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The Current is celebrating its 20th birthday this week. Since the station launched at 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 24, 2005, it has connected Minnesota to all kinds of music — old and new, popular and underrated, local and otherwise. It's also helped boost the careers of Minnesota artists. The Current's morning host Jill Riley, who's been with the Current since day one, joined Minnesota Now to take a trip down memory lane and talk about the station's success.

This was a great interview with Singer-Songwriter Jill Riley! Make sure to check out her new record Common Ground! For more info on this episode make sure and visit www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/episodes PLEASE SUPPORT THE TROUBADOUR ON PATREON NEEDING GEAR?  BE SURE TO USE OUR SWEETWATER AFFILIATE LINK PLEASE LEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE & SPOTIFY PODCASTS WEBSITE / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / PATREON / YOUTUBE Email: pete@thetroubadourpodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/contact-us-advertise/ Advertising Inquiries: https://www.thetroubadourpodcast.com/contact-us-advertise/

Discover the untold story that led Jill Riley on an extraordinary journey, transforming her family's history and inspiring generations to come. As she delves into the depths of her cattle ranching lineage, a surprising twist unravels, unveiling a truth that will forever change the way we see our own familial roots.Jill Riley is a passionate musician who has embarked on a unique endeavor to strengthen family connections and preserve ancestral stories. With a deep love for her wild and wonderful cattle ranching family, Jill has written a twelve-song story album that spans four generations. Through her album, Common Ground, Jill not only shares the incredible stories of her family but also explores the importance of bridging family division and returning to love. By delving into the stories of our own families, Jill believes we can find common ground and ultimately strengthen the bonds that unite us all.In this episode, you will learn how to:Discover the power of storytelling to strengthen family connections and create lasting bonds.Learn how returning to love and empathy can transform relationships and foster understanding within your family.Unlock the secrets to capturing and preserving the unique life stories of your loved ones, ensuring their legacy lives on.Understand the importance of family stories and how they can provide a sense of identity, belonging, and connection across generations.Explore the universal nature of human experiences through the rich tapestry of your family's stories, finding common ground and shared understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jill Riley is a 4th generation member of a Texas cattle ranching family - and long time songwriter - musician. Her life long career, and her latest CD project, Common Ground, are the topics of conversation for this episode of Americana Music Profiles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Pastors William Mack and E Jill Riley share a converation around our identity as God's beloved and how often find our identity in other things like where we serve and what we do. A condensed version of this interview was shared at the Refresh23 event in Kokomo, Indiana. Special thanks to Pastor E Jill Riley and Kokomo Huddle! rootedministries.co

On the twelfth day of Christmas, I chose E. Jill Riley. Just a great connection and a great human being who shared her personal story. She was on episode 59 on the podcast. She was also on episode 9 on YouTube. Her podcast is The Post-Traumatic Faith podcast, available on all platforms.All links above are clickable. 

Did you miss an episode this season? Did you skip an episode at some point? I review briefly every single episode so that you can go back and listen to it? Was there an episode that you were not sure? Listen to this review to figure out if you want to give it a chance. I seriously enjoyed this season so much. Between returning guests like Pat Rice, Cara Tirrell, Jay Ball, Bill Dwinnells, Lisa Dennis, Katelyn Dehey and newer guests like Stephanie Simpson, Susan Roggendorf, Jill Riley, Carolina Gutierrez, Rachel Fletcher, without forgetting about Catherine Demonte, I feel it was the richest season so far!  

In this episode, I speak to E.Jill Riley. Jill is born in Korea and raised in North Idaho. She went to college in Seattle and met her husband and then moved to Montana. She was a pastor in 3 different churches for 30 years. She shares her story of her adoptive families and how her adoptive mother abandoned her and was a victim of sexual and physical abuse, as well as neglect. She shares her experiences with the mental health system after having a breakdown 7 years ago. She discusses attachment, mental health accessibility, as well as how she searched for safety and a way to express her difficult journey in the mental health system.Jill's podcast, Post Traumatic Faith, can be found here.You can also reach her, via her website here.

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Jill has over 30 years of experience as a minister. She has served as both lead pastor and staff pastor over the years as well as been a part of planting three churches. She now works with the Evangelical Covenant Church. As a business consultant and leadership coach, Jill has worked extensively in the areas of leadership development and strategic planning. Jill has first-hand knowledge of issues concerning mental health as she has struggled with mental illness for the majority of her life. She has Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and dissociative disorder. A published author and editor, Jill is now a full-time blogger, journalist, and podcaster. She is working and writing to break the stigmas around mental illness and open conversation about mental health in the Church. Her podcast is Post Traumatic Faith. You can find out what she is all about at www.jillriley.com Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fostercarenation/

It's the month of February: Valentine's Day is on the way. Whether or not you think it's one of those Hallmark card holidays, it's a good opportunity to talk about love and healthy relationships. Have you heard the term “love bombing”? Emily Jordan Jensen is a University of Minnesota lecturer in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies program in behavioral health and addictions counseling. She's also a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in couples therapy. Jill Riley: What does “love bombing” mean? It sounds cute and nice…but it is anything but? Emily Jordan Jensen: Right? It sounds like it should be really fun. The idea of love bombing is that it's this behavioral pattern where you see a series of grand gestures - maybe gift giving, excessive focus, attention - kind of in one direction. So from one partner in a dating relationship to another…and in the beginning, it can feel really flattering. But in the love bombing situation there kind of tend to be some strings attached to that behavior. So the partner who is doting and providing all this additional attention may knowingly or unknowingly be sort of creating a power imbalance in the relationship. Attempting to be someone's world can really create the illusion that the other person doesn't need anyone else. What the signs that you could be with a love bomb? What are the personality traits? I don't want to create a sense of skepticism around every nice thing that someone does for you. I think many of us have trouble opening up at all in the beginning of a relationship and, and so some people would connect this pattern of love bombing with narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder. So you know, it doesn't necessarily mean that trouble is afoot if there's grand gestures in your relationship, but one thing that you might want to start keying into is: are those gestures kind of creating an atmosphere in your relationship where you're feeling a little cut off from some of your other people and other things that bring you joy? Isolation is certainly a red flag, and something that we'd be more concerned about. It really sounds like it could be dangerous to be in that kind of relationship. The concern is that this pattern of imbalance and control can set the stage for intimate partner violence or emotional abuse in a relationship. That's the worst case scenario…but I think even in a less severe situation, if you're in a situation where you're being cut off from family, friends, social supports, it puts an immense amount of pressure on the relationship itself. It's a lot to be somebody's everything, and quite frankly, I think relationships that don't have that outside support tend to collapse under the waiters themselves. Yeah. And during a pandemic, during a time of such isolation, maybe it can be hard to to pick up on what actually is going on, since you're kind of used to being isolated with this person. Oh, absolutely. Yeah, I think the conditions that we're in now can make it even harder to kind of make that distinction. And maybe you're in a bubble with this other person that you're dating, and they're like, the only person you see, because of safety concerns. I do think that's been a real challenge in light of what's been going on recently. There's healthy love, and there's unhealthy love. What are some some signs that this is healthy, this is going in the right direction? The love bombing thing really sounds like it can spell disaster. For sure. Yeah, you know, when you're just starting a relationship, I think one of the most important things you can tune into is looking at the other relationships in that person's life. Psychologists love to say like that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior. If you're hiring someone for a position, you're going to look at their references or ask for people to vouch for them. I think about dating as sort of an extended interview process: you know, if you are going to be the person who's most important In my life, I should do a pretty thorough job in vetting who you are. I think looking at other friendships that someone has in their life can be a great indicator of how they might be in relationship with you - and their family as well. If someone says “I'm cut off from my family” or “I don't have any friends”…you know, that is not necessarily a death knell for the relationship. But it's certainly something that I would want to be curious about and learn more about why that is. Let's say you're a family member or a friend of somebody who may be caught in a relationship with some some real red flags. How can somebody, as an outsider, approach that? Because there can be a lot of denial. Definitely, definitely. There's all this brain chemistry when you're falling in love, right? That makes it really hard to be objective. And I think that's why it is so important to stay connected to your other people. But that doesn't always happen. And, right, how difficult when when you are that other person in someone's life? I think sometimes in Minnesota, we like to be conflict avoidant. We think, “Oh, I'm sure it's fine.” If you have a sense that there's something off, “I'm concerned about this person that I care about,” you know, I think a gentle approach is really helpful. “I'm just getting curious,” you know, ask them questions about how the relationship is going. If you lead with this kind of accusatory tone, they're going to be on the defensive about their relationship, of course; but if you can ask gently and kind of express that you care, that's important, too. I think that friend might be really leaning into their relationship, maybe they're not spending as much time with you as they once did. Some of that's kind of typical, but don't give up on them. Keep reaching out and keep asking them to do things with you too. It's the dead of winter, and times are tough for people. Times are tough for relationships. What are some common problems that you're seeing as a professional as a couples therapist right now? Right? We're all so tired, aren't we? Continuing on this theme of social support for relationships, I think a lot of what I've been seeing in practice is that many of our couples, they're cut off from those outside supports. You know, they're not seeing friends like they used to. Maybe their gym is closed and they're not able to work out like they used to. Maybe they would normally travel to see family this time of year, and they haven't been able to travel. I think all of that is it putting a lot of pressure on a primary relationship: it's like, “Okay, you have to be my everything.” Some of that's just by default, because of the world that we're living in. That, again, is a lot of pressure and our stressors are up too, so it can be really easy to look to your partner and say, “Well, you're my only other person in this. If you're not holding up your end of the line, I think we're gonna collapse.” It really drives a lot more conflict than you might normally experience. For anybody listening right now that maybe that's kind of clicking with them, what's a good way to approach that with your partner? A lot of couples therapists feel like we get people when they're really far down the line. I think part of our cultural narrative around couples therapy is that it's a last-ditch effort; like, you only go there if your relationship feels like it's tanking. And honestly, you can do so much more work in a preventative place. So: “Hey, we're just not feeling exactly like we used to,” or, “I'm noticing a little more conflict, maybe we should reach out and get some more tools or, you know, just have a checkup on how we're doing because this is such a stressful time.” Searching online is a great way to look for providers. Psychology Today has a great website that you can go to: you can put in if your insurance provider if you have one, your location, a couple other search filters and try to find clinicians who might be open to taking you on as a client. At the beginning of our conversation, we were talking about this term “love bombing.” If anyone is listening right now that's thinking, “You know, I'm feeling really cut off. What I thought were gestures of love may be something else.” I can understand and see how there may be some fear around ending the relationship or leaving. How about for someone like that? What kind of advice would you give? Oh, sure. That's really tough to be, a tough place to begin. I think reaching out to whoever is in your network and getting honest about what you've been experiencing is a great first step. You know, we're stronger together, and if you're in a position like that, likely you've been made to feel like you don't have a lot of power or maybe you're feeling kind of small or frightened. Pulling other people who can who can be a support to you can be really important. It can provide perspective into your situation, it can embolden you to speak out for what you need. I think that's a great first step, and often when you're in a position like that you might feel a sense of shame or like, “I don't want to talk about this experience.” But as much as you can, to be really honest about what you've been experiencing with other people you trust, I think, is a really good move. I was thinking as you were talking about, past behavior can predict future behavior…I've been married for so long that it just kind of sparked this thought. You know, if I was ever out there again, like, would I hesitate to ask for references? I wonder if anybody else is thinking that right now. Yes. You don't need to call them references, necessarily, but it's, “You know, hey, let's, let's do something with your friends,” or “I would love to meet your friends,” you know, or, “We're gonna go out and is there anyone who could join us?” I think that's a really good thing. When I met my spouse, he was in his 30s, and he was still really good friends with these people from middle school. And they're just these goofy friends who had these memories of him, you know, for decades since he was this goofy teenager, and I just found that to be very attractive and reassuring. You know, “Okay. There's somebody who they can really vouch for this guy.” Like, they've seen him through life. I think that can be really something to look out for when you're dating. Every Wednesday morning at 8:30 CST, Jill Riley connects with experts and local personalities for some real talk about keeping our minds and bodies healthy — from staying safe in the music scene, to exercising during a pandemic, to voting and civic engagement. Looking for more resources and support? Visit our friends at Call to Mind, MPR's initiative to foster new conversations about mental health. Subscribe to Wellness Wednesday as a podcast on Spotify, Apple, RSS, Radio Public, Stitcher, or Amazon Music. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song "F.B. One Number 2" by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. This week's photo is by Sherwood411 (CC BY-NC 2.0). The image was altered: it was cropped, filtered to greyscale, and supplemented with a logo.

Whether Dry January is a way to address a serious drinking problem or simply a break from booze after a season of overindulgence, there are myriad benefits to abstaining from alcohol. Addiction psychiatrist Kristen Schmidt joins Jill Riley to discuss. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

The omicron variant of Covid-19 has arrived in force. What should we be doing to protect ourselves? Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health joins Jill Riley to shed some light. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

As we approach the middle of a second winter of extra at-home time, spending some time to pick up and clean out can pay dividends for our mental health. Mayo Clinic psychologist Lisa Hardesty shares tips with Jill Riley. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Now is the time of year to talk about seasonal affective disorder. Craig Sawchuk is a clinical psychologist and co-chair of Mayo Clinic's Division of Integrated Behavioral Health. This valuable conversation was previously featured on Wellness Wednesday in January 2021. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

The holidays are a time of joy - but they can also be a difficult time, charged with anxiety. University of Minnesota wellness expert Mary Jo Kreitzer tells Jill Riley why this is, and shares some tips for maintaining mental health during the holiday season. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Jellybean Johnson is Minneapolis music royalty. The drummer for the Time also leads the Jellybean Johnson Experience. Plus, he played with Prince, and co-produced the hit song “Black Cat” with Janet Jackson. Now, he's the co-founder of the Minneapolis Sound Museum. "The Minneapolis sound is Prince," Johnson tells The Current's Jill Riley. "But [it's] also those of us who grew up with him and played with him and pushed him and one another to be great." For more information about the Minneapolis Sound Museum, visit mplssoundmuseum.com.

With Covid-19 vaccines now available for kids five and up, Jill Riley turns to immunologist Azza Gadir to speak to questions and concerns that parents might have. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

With the Omicron variant having officially arrived in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health's Kris Ehresmann joined Jill Riley to talk about what the latest twist in the Covid-19 pandemic means with holiday gatherings ahead. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

A Red Cross expert tells Jill Riley the need for blood donations is more urgent right now than it's been in decades. Learn why, and how you can help. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Taking time to feel and express gratitude is important for our hearts, minds, and relationships. Psychiatrist Lidia Zylowska shares some tips on making gratitude a habit. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

“I am committed to looking at faith and mental health in not just Evangelical Christian aspect. There are people who find their faith and belief in all different aspects of life.”– Jill RileyWelcome to The Jimbo Paris Show #55- Strengthening Faith and Managing Mental Health (Jill Riley)This episode will lead us to enlightenments concerning faith and mental health challenges. Jill Riley, an adopted Korean American, was raised in North Idaho during the height of the white supremacy movement of the 1980s. She met her husband, a Montana native, while in college in Seattle, Washington. After completing her education, she and her husband moved to Billings, Montana to raise their family. Her love of telling stories, blended with humor and passion for people allows us unique insight into the life of a survivor of abuse, serial abandonment and neglect. Jill's faith has overcome an authoritative, over a religious home to become strong and resilient and more grace filled than she ever could have imagined.Her work has included more than twenty years as a minister, serving as both pastor and consultant in many different denominations. Her entrepreneurial spirit and pastor's heart led her to start 3 churches in Washington and Montana. She is also a business consultant specializing in strategic planning and organizational development.Jill Riley is an excellent communicator both in person and in print. A popular speaker/teacher she shares stories that speak with honesty and raw vulnerability on the topics of faith, mental illness, parenting and life as a broken woman in need of grace.Connect and know more about her at jillriley.com►Watch Our Previous Episodes:Jimbo Paris Show #22- Holding on to your Passion. (Georgia Woodbine)Jimbo Paris Show #37- Acceptance, Self-discovery and Soul Healing. (Fatima Oliver)Learn a lot on meeting new people! Gain new coaches and new networks, SUPPORT ME AND MY TV SHOW ON PATREON!https://www.patreon.com/JimboParisOfficial Website: https://jimboparis.com/Contact Us: jimboparis1999@gmail.comCONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimboParis1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjimboparis/#TheJimboParisShow #Podcast #Podcasting#PodcastShow #PodcastLife #JillRiley#Christianity #Christianitypodcast #Faith#Posttraumaticfaith #mentalhealthinchurch #mentalhealthmatters#TransformationTuesday #TuesdayMotivation #NewReleaseTuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giving to others is an important part of our own well-being, and the need is great. Ahead of Minnesota's annual Give to the Max Day, Jill Riley spoke with Allison O'Toole of Second Harvest Heartland, a nonprofit working to feed the hungry. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Naps take practice. That's just one of the helpful hits that neurologist Michael Howell shares with Jill Riley as we move forward from falling back. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

“Hygge” isn't just a buzzword, it describes a pattern of habits that can help us stay healthy and contented during the long Minnesota winter. Theresa Nutt, an expert on integrative health and well-being, gets cozy with Jill Riley as they discuss how to make hygge work for you. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month…but what exactly should we be aware of? Oncologist Todd Tuttle tells Jill Riley what scientists are learning about breast cancer and what steps can help make you safer. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When will Covid-19 vaccines be approved for children under 12? How do we know they will be safe? Pediatrician Jill Foster tells Jill Riley how the approval process works, and what the expected timeline looks like right now. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

ADHD is often associated with children, which makes it all the more important to understand the symptoms and treatment options for the many adults who also experience challenges with attention and executive functioning. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

After realizing that some music fans with invisible disabilities weren't able to attend concerts, singer-songwriter Jason Isbell became involved with an organization called KultureCity, which works to accommodate different sensory needs in public spaces. He joined Jill Riley to talk about what that means, and why it's important. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Even as we fight to end the Covid-19 pandemic, an ongoing pandemic of violence against women continues around the world. Cheryl Thomas, of Global Rights for Women, joins Jill Riley to share some perspective and advice. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Dr. Mustafa al'Absi tells Jill Riley that he expects the cumulative effects of the stress we've all experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic to be serious and long-lasting. There are steps we can take, though, to reduce those effects. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, just before the 20th anniversary of 9/11, has been hard for many veterans to watch. Eric Wittenberg, an Army veteran and suicide prevention coordinator with the Minneapolis VA, tells Jill Riley about resources that are available to help with veterans' mental health. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day, Jill Riley spoke with psychiatrist Kaz Nelson about what we can do to help prevent suicide - and where help is available. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When First Avenue announced in early August that vaccination would be required for entry to all shows, it was in the forefront of what has become an industry trend. Jill Riley talked with First Avenue's marketing director Ashley Ryan about how the policy's working in practice. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Much as we hoped it would be different, students from preschoolers to collegiates are returning to in-person learning with a pandemic that continues to rage. How can we support our students and be mindful of their mental as well as physical health? Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into a second fall, many people who have been vaccinated are feeling anger and frustration toward those who've chosen not to get the shot. Jill Riley talks with psychiatrist Sophia Albott about how people can process their feelings in ways that don't do more harm than good. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

In addressing the obesity epidemic, physicians and researchers today focus on obesity as a chronic disease - not as a personal trait. Dr. Megan Bensignor of the University of Minnesota joins Sean McPherson to explain this new approach. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley (with, this week, guest host Sean McPherson); and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Just when it looked like life was starting to get back to normal, the rapidly-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 has forced a return to some formerly abandoned pandemic precautions. Kris Ehresmann of the Minnesota Department of Health explains what the variant's rise means moving into the fall. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Why is it so hard to stop reading bad news, and how can you break the habit of obsessively checking your phone? NYU psychologist Ariane Ling joins Jill Riley to share some perspective. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

When Alicia Bognanno of Bully posted on Twitter asking for tips on touring sober, Jill Riley decided to call Johnny Solomon: an Alaska-via-Minnesota musician and therapist who's been open about his own experiences as a touring musician in recovery. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Christy Taylor and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Episode #87. The faith series has been a wonderful time of getting to connect to people that love Jesus but have also struggled. It is important for Christians to have this discussion. Very grateful for this conversation with Jill Riley. Jill BIO: Jill has over 30 years experience as a minister. She has served as both  lead pastor and staff pastor over the years as well as been a part of  planting three churches. She now works with the Evangelical Covenant  Church.  As a business consultant and leadership coach Jill has worked extensively in the areas of leadership development and strategic planning.  Jill has first-hand knowledge of issues concerning mental health as she has struggled with mental illness for the majority of her life. She has Complex PTSD, depression, anxiety and a dissociative disorder.  A published author and editor, Jill is now a full-time blogger, journalist, and podcaster. She is working and writing to break the stigmas around mental illness and open conversation about mental health in the Church.  She also has a podcast: POST TRAUMATIC FAITH  This podcast gives hope to those who are struggling with trauma or mental illness in their life by discussing with guests what has given them hope and faith through extraordinary circumstances. If you would like to appear as a guest on the podcast go to jillriley.com Please visit her website: http://jillriley.com/ You can also follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillriley.author/ Other information: Nami.org for resources on mental illness and support groups. Also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255  Or visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  

A visit to the doctor can be intimidating for anyone, but the challenges are multiplied for members of the LGBTQ community: too few medical professionals are properly trained to meet their distinct needs. Jessica Halem, of the Tegan and Sara Foundation, shares strategies that can help. Wellness Wednesday is hosted by Jill Riley; and produced by Anna Weggel and Jay Gabler. Our theme music is a portion of the song 'F.B. One Number 2' by Christian Bjoerklund under the Non Commercial Share Alike 3.0 International License. Head to thecurrent.org for more wellness content and great music.

Tricotar e crochetar é uma atividade criativa que oferece uma série de benefícios para a saúde mental e o nosso bem estar. Combinar essa prática com técnicas meditativas pode ser uma forma diferente de se conectar com o agora e consigo mesmo.Mais recentemente pesquisas têm surgido explorando as conexões entre fazer tricô e saúde mental.Cito a pesquisa The Benefits of Knitting for Personal Wellbeing in Adulthood: Findings from an International Survey, dos autores Jill Riley, Betsan Corkhill, Clare Morris. Publicada no British Journal of Occupational Therapy em 2013.Estamos atravessando uma pandemia já faz um tempo e poder contar com uma diversidade maior de recursos e estratégias de enfrentamento pode contribuir muito para o lidar com as dificuldades, perdas e desafios desses tempos que estamos vivendo.Se você está morando em Londres, venha se juntar a nós na Roda de Tricô e Crochê que vamos fazer no parque. Detalhes abaixo:Local: Eel Brooke Common, em Hammersmith and FulhamDia: 27 de junho, domingoHora: 11am até 12:30Dúvidas sobre como chegar lá...é só enviar um email para vitalkompass@gmail.com que te oriento:-) Música e edição: Alê Pradewww.vitalkompass.comInsta: @vitalkompass

Knitting and crocheting is a creative activity that offers a series of benefits regarding mental health and wellbeing in general. the combination of meditation techniques with knitting can be a different way to connect with yourself and with your present moment.More recently researches have been exploring the connections between knitting and mental health.I cite the research  The Benefits of Knitting for Personal Wellbeing in Adulthood: Findings from an International Survey, by Jill Riley, Betsan Corkhill, Clare Morris. Published in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy in 2013.We are journeying through pandemic times for some time now. It seems important to be able to develop different coping strategies so to better deal with the difficulties, losses and challenges of this time.If you are in London, come join us in a Knitting and Crochet Circle at the park:Local: Eel Brooke Common, in Hammersmith and FulhamDate: 27 of June, SundayTime: 11am to 12:30pmAny questions about material to bring or how to get to the park, just email me at vitalkompass@gmail.com Music and editing: Alê Pradewww.vitalkompass.comInsta: @vitalkompass

This episode features the triumphant return of Jill Riley, Morning Show host at 89.3 The Current. She and I talk about the return of live music, her recent dalliance with THE Emilio Estevez and Jill pulls a couple of great new musical picks. The best. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Most casual Prince fans know Purple Rain was partially filmed at First Avenue. But did you know the title song is a live recording, taped at First Ave a few months before filming started? In this episode, we meet Prince and the Revolution at a benefit show for Minnesota Dance Theatre, where they debuted "Purple Rain" in support of dance and community. This is the fourth episode of The Current Rewind's "10 Pivotal Days at First Avenue" season. If you missed the first three episodes, catch up below. • April 3, 1970 (The day it all began)• Nov. 28-29, 1979 (The days that told the future)• Sept. 27, 1982 (Bad Brains/Sweet Taste of Afrika/Hüsker Dü) Transcript of The Current Rewind season 2, episode 4: "Aug. 3, 1983" ["Purple Rain" chords, but trembly and slowed-down. After several seconds, the music snaps into the original version, and we hear the lyrics, "I never meant to cause you any sorrow/ I never meant to cause you any pain."] Mark Wheat VO: After three episodes and 13 years of First Avenue's history, we've arrived at the song. The song that evokes an artist, a movie, and to some, a period of mourning: "Purple Rain." ["Purple rain, purple rain" fades into "Hive Sound" by Icetep] Mark Wheat VO: [over theme] I'm Mark Wheat. This is The Current Rewind, the show putting music's unsung stories on the map. For our second season, we're exploring the history of First Avenue, the downtown Minneapolis venue that has become one of the Twin Cities' – and the country's – greatest clubs. Most casual Prince fans know that scenes from the 1984 movie Purple Rain were filmed at First Avenue. The version of "Purple Rain" that you hear in the movie and the soundtrack was recorded live at First Avenue, but not at the same time the movie was filmed. Just a few months before the cameras rolled, Prince hadn't yet written the song. He first performed it on August 3, 1983 at First Avenue, during a benefit show for the Minnesota Dance Theatre. He had the show recorded, and when we listen to "Purple Rain" today, we're hearing him and the Revolution play it live for the very first time. In this episode, we'll explore the story of that song and that amazingly unique one-off performance, along with Prince's relationship to Minnesota Dance Theatre – a tale that captures Prince's ethos as a musician and a community member. So far this season, guest hosts have lent their voices to each episode of Rewind. But by this point, the coronavirus pandemic has complicated our production. So we here at The Current will step in to host a few episodes, including this one, which I was quite fond of from the beginning. It takes place when I had just moved to the United States, for good, in 1983. [rewind noise] Mark Wheat VO: The early 1980s were a transition moment in Minnesota music. Artists from two different local scenes were breaking out. On the indie rock side, the Replacements and Hüsker Dü were stirring up mosh pits all across the country. And Prince had just become a national star through the success of his fifth album, 1999. David Z: I mean, it was exciting, because Prince was our local star, and he had the beginning of success before this. I mean, he did do Dirty Mind. Mark Wheat VO: This is David Z, Prince's longtime producer – and brother of The Revolution drummer Bobby Z. David Z: So I mean, he wasn't a nobody, but he wasn't internationally famous at all. It was kind of a local thing, and we were all happy because we always wanted somebody from Minneapolis to make it. Mark Wheat VO: And before the world knew Prince's music – along with his slides, splits, spins and pelvic thrusts, he studied ballet with Minnesota Dance Theatre. [audio of a Minnesota Dance Theatre rehearsal] Mark Wheat VO: Renowned choreographer Loyce Houlton founded Minnesota Dance Theatre in 1962. They still teach classical and contemporary dance, and over the last 50 years, they've presented one of the best-attended performances of The Nutcracker in the country. In the '70s, the theater participated in Minneapolis Public Schools' Urban Arts Program, which Prince joined as a high school student. After Loyce's passing in 1995, her daughter Lise Houlton took over as artistic director. Lise Houlton: My mother and Wally Kennedy were developing this program in the Twin Cities for those us of who didn't fit in the traditional academic life. That's how my mother met Prince, through the urban arts program. And I think that she saw immediately that he had a special spark, that there was something – she used to talk about the combination of this insatiable appetite and this sadness that came together in some sort of combustion of energy, and I think because she had a similar quality that they had this common ground. Mark Wheat VO: You can catch the dance moves he mastered in Minnesota in some of his music videos. Lise Houlton: In the ballet world there's a step that's challenging and that we all have to do, and it's called an entrechat six, and it's where you do three beats in the air. You jump up, you do three beats and you land. Prince could do an entrechat six, and you learn that in a ballet class. That's not an instinctive move, because you do it with turnout, which is unnatural to the human body. He did tour en l'airs, where you jump in the air. Tour en l'airs. He did pirouettes with excellent placement, and that was combined with his jazz aesthetic and already his own personal grind. Mark Wheat VO: A few years after Prince graduated, Minnesota Dance Theatre needed financial help, and Loyce decided to get back in touch. As the Star Tribune reported at the time, she found out where Prince was staying in town and stood outside, waiting to ask if he could do a benefit show. Lise Houlton: But that was her style. If she believed in somebody, if she wanted to have a connection with an extraordinary talent, she did that sort of thing. That was her reputation as being a little bit crazy. But I think once again, that's where Prince and my mother saw their connection. Mark Wheat VO: Prince said yes, and First Avenue hosted the concert. Right after Prince played "Little Red Corvette," his biggest hit to date, Loyce Houlton took the mic to thank him for his support. It was guitarist Wendy Melvoin's first time on stage with Prince – and therefore, the first time the Revolution's classic line-up performed together, even though they weren't billed as such. Along with Prince and Wendy, there was drummer Bobby Z, bassist Brown Mark, keyboardists Lisa Coleman and Matt Fink, aka Dr. Fink. It was also the night Prince recorded "Baby I'm A Star," "I Would Die 4 U," and "Purple Rain" – right there at First Avenue, live. David Z: And you'll see that there's not very much added or changed to the original performance, especially with the song "Purple Rain." Mark Wheat VO: It was normal for Prince to have David record his performances, so no one expected anything unusual to happen. David Z: Nobody really knew there was a movie coming out. We just thought it was gonna be a live record, or whatever. Mark Wheat VO: And as Dr. Fink recalls, it wasn't the most comfortable environment. Matt Fink: We all knew it was a hot, muggy summer night and that First Avenue would be packed, and it would be very uncomfortable for older people to be standing in there. And we were right, 'cause we were all drenched with sweat within two minutes of taking the stage, because that's how hot it was in there. The air conditioning wasn't keeping up. It was back when people smoked cigarettes in clubs. So not only did you have [Dr. Fink laughs] all the heat and humidity and bodies and cigarette smoke, but it was just very difficult to be comfortable. Mark Wheat VO: According to First Avenue's records, about 1200 people bought tickets to the show. On an average night in 1983, a Mainroom show would run about five bucks, but tickets to this benefit were $25 – the equivalent of about $60 today. Including staff and an extensive guest list, about 1,500 people were in the club that night. First Avenue manager Steve McClellan was just trying not to overpack the place. Steve McClellan: I had to go and tell people, except for the really important VIP list, it's not good for you tonight. Because my goal was to keep my list under 100, Prince's was supposed to be under 100, Minnesota Dance Theatre was supposed to be under 100. That night that all went blowin' in the wind. The guest lists poured in, and that's why that night, everybody says, "Well, why didn't you watch the show?" I remember between having to get the numbers together – because I thought I would have to pay the Minnesota Dance Theatre that night, so I had to get all my costs together. Because it was a $25 ticket. We'd never done a $25 ticket before. And so I knew that the money was gonna be big. Mark Wheat VO: When we had Steve and veteran doorperson Richard Luka in for an interview, we asked Richard what he was up to that night. Richard Luka: I was at the back door, and I could see everything from behind. "Why isn't he playing anything familiar here? What the hell's this stuff?" And but then there also this people going in and out through the garage to this truck that was out there. Turns out they were recording everything. Nobody knew that there was gonna be a movie within a year or so of that. None of us knew. That's why when you come back to a night like that – well, you know, it had sort of a cultural impact further down the line. But when you're in those moments you don't know that. So it's like, "This jerk just wants to get inside right now." No. You're Prince's cousin. Aren't we all. No, you can't come in. And we're dealing with things on an interpersonal level like that, whereas up there they're doing this thing that's gonna be here, and then it's gonna go out all over the world later. Steve McClellan: I do remember hearing "When Doves Cry" the first time. There were certain times when I was able to stand and go, "Oh, pretty good." But, you know, life goes on. Mark Wheat VO: Maybe Steve and Richard didn't get to experience the full show, but Prince fan Heidi Vader couldn't tear herself away. Heidi Vader: It was so hot, so hot and so crowded. Mark Wheat VO: When the band played "Purple Rain," the crowd didn't know what to make of it. Heidi Vader: The song seemed to go on forever. So the audience was – you know – listening. They were paying attention, but nobody was freaking out and excited. And it was nothing like the movie, and nobody had all their costumes on, like in the movie. [Heidi laughs] Mark Wheat VO: According to Dr. Fink, Prince and his band had just started practicing "Purple Rain" a couple of weeks before the show. Matt Fink: Prince didn't write that one 'til the very end, which is more about like mid-to-late July of '83. He brought that song to the group. He hadn't finished the lyrics. He hadn't finished the melody. All he had was the chord structure and he came to us and said, "Ok, let's try this; let's just start jamming on this chord progression I've got for this song." And then we all coalesced into what you hear live. And even at that live show, he improvised his guitar solo somewhat. [about 10 seconds of the "Purple Rain" guitar solo] Matt Fink: He wasn't playing it exactly like he did it every time at rehearsal. Nor was I playing my piano parts exactly the same at rehearsal that evening. It just did what it did. Mark Wheat VO: Kevin Cole, a former First Avenue DJ who now hosts the afternoon show at KEXP in Seattle, remembers there being cameras that night. Kevin Cole: At that point in time, we were experimenting with filming sessions, or, filming performances at the club, that we would then give to the band. So there's footage floating around out there of that very first performance from a different perspective. [cheers from the live bootleg fade up] Kevin Cole: One of the cameras is to the left of the stage and above the stage, looking down, kinda right where Prince was playing from. And it's remarkable, but you're also seeing the audience. People are just stunned watching that song. Mark Wheat VO: In fact, the crowd was so quiet, David Z had to tweak the recording. David Z: When it came time for the movie, I cheated and put a crowd from the Minnesota Vikings in the audience track. Mark Wheat VO: Because technology at the time couldn't record wireless bass well, Prince added in some bass overdubs. Heidi remembers the song being long because it was. Prince cut five minutes and still ended up with a nine-minute song. David Z recorded the show in a truck from the New York-based Record Plant, which was considered the best in the industry at the time. Meanwhile, director Albert Magnoli was working with Prince on the early stages of a movie, which didn't have a name yet. He and Prince had gone through about a hundred songs that could go into the movie, but Magnoli felt they were still missing a piece. Al Magnoli: Interestingly enough, there was no "Purple Rain" in that 100 songs. Mark Wheat VO: During a recent trip to Minnesota, he elaborated in an interview with The Current host Jill Riley. Al Magnoli: So I went to him, after I lined up what I thought was the storyline and lined up the songs...and said, we're missing the song – that catalyst, in all of this journey – that song that releases you finally to become the person you should become. And he said, ok, I got another song to write. Mark Wheat VO: The director came to town to scout out locations for the movie and hear new songs from the band that night. When he heard "Purple Rain," he knew it was the one song he needed. Our producer Jackie Renzetti called him up and asked him why "Purple Rain" worked. Al Magnoli: Well, it had the right pacing and it had the right lyric content. It had the right soulfulness and emotion. And it wasn't like anything he had done before. To me, it was a unique sounding piece, and that's what I was looking for. He obviously knew he had that song when I said we didn't have the song. So he didn't immediately say, "Oh, I've got a song that would fit the bill." He didn't say that. He performed it, not realizing that I would approach and then say that could be the song. I said, "What's it called," and he says, "'Purple Rain,'" and then there's a pause, and he says, "Could we call the movie Purple Rain?" and I go, "Yes." Mark Wheat VO: By the end of the night, Prince had raised $23,000 for Minnesota Dance Theatre. That's the equivalent of about $60,000 today. Although Prince would go on to perform dozens of philanthropic acts – giving to music education and coding programs; buying houses for his band members; and paying medical bills for loved ones – few of them would be so public. David Z: He would give money to people without trying to use it as publicity. Nothing! And then he would do charity, but in his own way of the true meaning of charity, which is not get all these people recognizing you for it. He just did it and didn't want the recognition. He just wanted to do a good thing and pay it back. Mark Wheat VO: Our producer, Cecilia Johnson, asked The Current host and Prince expert Andrea Swensson to put his giving in perspective. Andrea Swensson: Prince was raised in a really pivotal time just in history, during the civil rights movement and during the political uprising that was happening in North Minneapolis in the 1960s. His mother was a social worker. He was also partly raised by Bernadette Anderson, who was a huge community figure. [She] worked at the YWCA and was just really admired as a leader. I mean, Prince's philanthropy goes back to the very beginning of his career. I remember his bandmates telling me stories of, even on their first couple of tours, they would squeeze in shows to play at community centers or play for the Deaf or do something out of their way to give back to the community. It was clearly something that Prince really valued. And that went all the way up until the end of his life, when he was funding projects like Yes We Code, and sending money to Baltimore, and honoring Freddie Gray in his music. He just had that spirit in him. I think it really goes back to coming up in North Minneapolis and being so involved in the community there and being raised by community leaders like Bernadette Anderson and like his mother, Mattie Shaw. It was just part of who he was. Cecilia Johnson:: So what else was going on in the early '80s when Prince was starting to have this huge rise, in terms of philanthropy or giving or like celebrity? Andrea Swensson: Yeah, well there's "We Are The World," which was a huge moment culturally, as all of these stars came together to record this song. There was Live Aid. U2 coming up – that was something that they really preached, and I think it just became part of the pop music culture, that in order to be, like, a good citizen, that if you were successful, that you should use some of your power and your money to give back. But also, Prince was very discreet about his generosity. He did not do it for his own name or reputation or personal brand. It was just something that he valued, and especially later on as he became more religious, explicitly, with converting to Jehovah's Witness, it was a huge part of his faith as well, that that was not something that you were supposed to advertise. That's not why you give. That's not why you give money or help people in the community. You do it because it's important and because you value it. Mark Wheat VO: We might not ever really know who all Prince helped. But we know he donated to a lot of programs centered on youth and community. At the Circle of Discipline in South Minneapolis, Sankara Frazier wrote a letter to Prince asking for funding to help keep his community boxing program going. Prince ended up making multiple contributions over the years. Our producer Jackie visited Circle of Discipline to ask how Sankara felt when he got the checks. Sankara Frazier: I wasn't surprised. I wasn't surprised. Prince helped a lot of people. He saw what we were doing, with all of the young people and our older people. We have – you know, the community comes in here. And he saw what we were doing, community-wise, we're putting a lot of people together, people that wouldn't be together, you know? This right here, the boxing, was something that they grew up around. He didn't box – as far as I know, he didn't didn't box – but they know the importance, and how it develops a lot of the youth into better people. Worthy cause. We're working with the community. Mark Wheat VO: Sankara was part of Prince's community from a young age. As kids, he lived with Prince and André Cymone, one of Prince's best friends and earliest bandmates. Speaking with Jackie, Sankara used the phrase "behind the scenes" to describe Prince as a community member. But although his actions may have been discreet, they were full of love for his cities. Sankara Frazier: Oh, Prince was, he was down for Minneapolis. He was down. All of the people that had opportunities and stuff that were with him, they got him here. You know, so he decided to put this on the map. That's why, you know, even making Purple Rain, he's putting Minnesota on the map. Yeah, I give him credit for that. Mark Wheat VO: To Lise, Prince's support of Minnesota Dance Theatre has been about more than just the money. Lise Houlton: He's continuing to have an impact on Minnesota Dance Theatre, because every time this subject is brought up, Minnesota Dance Theatre is right there in the story, and once again, for me, having been so surprised with this event that happened in the '80s when I was far away, to feel those repercussions still is such a gift. Mark Wheat VO: His legacy continues to inspire community work, especially among his longtime fans. Heidi Vader, who saw the August '83 show, told Cecilia that she sensed a vacuum in the fan community after Prince's death. She wanted to unite people behind something healing. So in 2017, she started a music education program called Purple Playground. Each summer, Purple Playground runs a two-week music camp where young students write their own music and record it. They also hear from guest speakers about Prince's legacy and what it's like to be a professional musician. [Purple Playground's song "Purple Playground" plays for several seconds] Heidi Vader: They write, like, five or eight songs, and then we record them. And we put them out, and they're on our website. And we ended up with these inspiring songs about supporting each other and loving yourself and believing in yourself, and all this stuff. That's what we were hoping but we didn't know it would happen – you know. They come in, these kids who – a couple of them knew each other, but a lot of them don't know each other. And then they're, immediately, like within an hour, they're like "Let's do this," back and forth, and yeah. So some of the songs will make you cry. ["Purple Rain" "twinkling" arpeggios and cymbal washes from the end of the song, with cheers from the audience. Prince tells the crowd, "We love you very, very much. Good night!" "Hive Sound" by Icetep fades up and plays under the credits.] Cecilia Johnson VO: And there you have it. Mark Wheat's final contribution to The Current and The Current Rewind. This episode of The Current Rewind was hosted by Mark Wheat. It was produced by me, Cecilia Johnson, and Jackie Renzetti. Marisa Morseth is our research assistant, and Jay Gabler is our editor. Our theme music is "Hive Sound" by Icetep. This episode was mixed by Johnny Vince Evans. Thanks to Brett Baldwin, Rick Carlson, Shelby Sachs, and David Safar for additional support. If you liked this episode, check out the series Prince: Official Podcast, which is produced by The Current and the Prince Estate. It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and beyond. We work really hard on all these music history podcasts, and if you'd like to give back or say thanks, we'd really appreciate reviews on Apple Podcasts or a donation via support.mpr.org. If you have any comments or stories you'd like to share directly with us, send them to rewind@thecurrent.org. The Current Rewind is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. It is a production of Minnesota Public Radio's The Current. The Current Rewind goes to First Avenue

Listen to host Lori Windfeldt as she reminisces with three of her roommates from "rehab" (inpatient treatment) in Fall 2015. No stone left unturned while telling four completely different women's stories that you are sure to relate with in some way. These brave women not only sought help to heal themselves from a lifetime of battle wounds, but they continue to pave the way, inspiring other women to tell their stories, making recovery a normal conversation.  Hear the laughter and the whacky antics they experienced, along with the tears of fear and hope while they continue to heal. These gals dish out the gossip and spill the tea about operations, other patients/guests, accommodations AND what it was like to room with your host, Lori Windfeldt.  During the most vulnerable time in these women's lives, they found each other. They found themselves. Forever bonded. Forever healing.  Visit The Recovery Hour website here.  Listen to guest Jill Riley's podcast Post Traumatic Faith and blog here. 

As states and districts begin this trickling process of making final announcements about the school year, many closing -at least physically – for the remainder of the school year, I’ve seen heartbreak reflected over and over in educators around the country.  These feelings of loss.  Over the progress we were making.  Over the plans we’d set out.  Over the routine we loved – a hundred little precious things that happened every day.  Over the work we love, and most of all, over these children we love.  There’s a collective mourning over the school year we thought we’d have.   Jill Riley talks with me about how to acknowledge and process our grief and why we need to do that in order to get "unstuck" and move forward. Find show notes at: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode33

Damn. This episode we are joined by one of my all time favorite people. Former colleague, stalwart ally and my genuine friend, Jill Riley, stops by to talk about rural Minnesota, roller derby and her brilliant radio career. She's one of the very best.

Welcome to "Post Traumatic Faith" where Jill Riley shares stories of living a life of faith and mental illness. Jill is a popular speaker, pastor and author who speaks from her experience living with complex PTSD, a major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder and a dissociative identity disorder.

Mental health is a true stigma, especially within many X-tian spaces and churches. This has to end! So, this week, in keeping with season 3's theme, I talk with Jill Riley who breaks down the stigma, shares some deep parts of her story, and the...

Mental health is a true stigma, especially within many X-tian spaces and churches. This has to end! So, this week, in keeping with season 3's theme, I talk with Jill Riley who breaks down the stigma, shares some deep parts of her story, and the...

Mayte Garcia was married to Prince from 1996 to 2000. She spoke with The Current's Jill Riley and Brian Oake about her new memoir, 'The Most Beautiful: My Life With Prince.'

Adam Scher, senior curator at the Minnesota Historical Society, joined Current Morning Show hosts Jill Riley and Brian Oake to talk Prince memorabilia -- including Prince's suit from the 1984 movie 'Purple Rain.' The Minnesota History Center in St. Paul put the suit on display the same day the news broke that Prince had died.

Adam Scher, senior curator at the Minnesota Historical Society, joined Current Morning Show hosts Jill Riley and Brian Oake to talk Prince memorabilia -- including Prince's suit from the 1984 movie 'Purple Rain.' The Minnesota History Center in St. Paul put the suit on display the same day the news broke that Prince had died.

The Current's music reporter and Local Show host, Andrea Swensson, covered Prince in the last few years of his life. She talked with Current Morning Show hosts Jill Riley and Brian Oake about one of her first interactions with Prince.

Peter Greenlund is chair of the live sound and show production department at the Institute of Production and Recording -- IPR College of Creative Arts in Minneapolis. Outside his academic career, Peter is involved in live show production, and he's worked with such well-known artists as Phil Collins and Willie Nelson. Peter talked with Current Morning Show hosts Jill Riley and Brian Oake about the nine years he spent touring with Prince and producing his live concerts.

In Jill's interview you will learn: How to use her lesson plans to come up a week's worth of educational and fun activities for your little one How to teach your children responsibility and make your life easier at the same time (who doesn't want that, right??) Her favorite games for younger children and other ways to create a family connection What out of the ordinary craft supplies she recommends having on hand for imaginative creative play How to use knock-knock jokes (her free gift!) creatively to make the day run smoother A creative activity to get your kids to wash their hands properly Outdoor activities for all seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall!

Jill Riley dropped in for the Musicast. We talked about long awaited album from The Shins! They are playing in San Francisco in August! Headlines: Rilo Kiley splits up, Weezer set sail...literally! and They Might Be Giants are back with a new album! Their 15th album is called Join Us! The Muppets are back in action with the Green Album, featuring a ton of artists you've heard on The Current.