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Healing starts when we give kids the words to express what's in their hearts. Vladimir Sainte's journey—from a childhood where emotions were silenced to becoming a powerful voice for emotional literacy—is a testament to the impact of breaking generational cycles with compassion and intention. Through his work as a therapist and children's book author, he's helping families create space for real conversations, teaching young minds that their feelings are valid and their voices matter. His story is a moving reminder that when we lead with connection, community, and care, we not only raise resilient kids—we change the future. Key Takeaways: Emotional literacy begins at home—using simple check-ins and daily conversations builds trust and awareness. Storytelling is a powerful tool for helping kids feel seen, heard, and understood, especially during difficult times. Parents and caregivers can shift behavior patterns by choosing connection before correction. Busy doesn't always mean better—intentional time and boundaries support healthier, happier families. Supporting children's mental health starts with adults doing their own healing and showing up with grace.   About Vladimir Sainte: Vladimir Sainte was born and raised in Queens, New York, to Haitian immigrant parents. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience and has significantly contributed to the Kansas City community as a child therapist and children's book author. In 2022, Mr. Sainte won Best Local Author from The Pitch magazine for his efforts to promote emotional literacy among young children. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Drawing on his experience, he now writes and illustrates children's books that convey messages of resilience and hope. His first book, “Just Like a Hero,” was featured in a video by KCPT – Kansas City PBS, and he has conducted numerous author visits at schools throughout the area. He hopes to share his stories with children nationwide. vladimirsainte.com    Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.  

Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Free Class II Masterclass - Click Here to Join Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Drew McDonald, DDS, MS Dr. Drew McDonald is a board-certified orthodontic specialist based in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is renowned for his expertise in airway and temporomandibular joint-focused treatment planning, surgically facilitated orthodontic therapy, and complex interdisciplinary care. Dr. McDonald lectures internationally and has contributed to literature and textbooks in these areas.  Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. McDonald's passion for baseball led him to the University of New Mexico, where he played as a catcher for the Lobos and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. He pursued dental education at Creighton University, graduating cum laude and receiving honors including induction into Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Alpha Sigma Nu. He then completed a rigorous orthodontic residency at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, earning both his certificate in orthodontics and a master's degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences.  Outside the clinic, Dr. McDonald enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, grilling, and playing golf.

Join Professor Peter Nash from the Griffith University in Brisbane, and Dr Saqr Alsakarneh, Internal Medicine Resident at University of Missouri–Kansas City in the US, as they discuss ‘Risk of De Novo Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Treated with IL-17A Inhibitors: A Population-Based Study'.

Guest Tamara A. Veit received her J.D. from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2004. In 2004, she began working for McElligott Ewan & Hall PC as an associate attorney. She practices primarily in the area of family law. She is currently a member of a number of legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, and the Association of Women's Lawyers. Tamara has served on numerous boards and committees for these organizations. She is currently on the Board of Directors as Vice President for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF) and President of the Child Abuse Prevention Association(CAPA). She is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts(AFCC). She has planned several conferences, including the KCMBF's Domestic Violence Alliance and the MO Bar Annual Family Law Conference. Throughout her career as an attorney, she has served as a Guardian Ad Litem to the Court, advocating children's rights. Tamara has served on the community board for her church and school committees.Advocating Justice: The Legal BattleWelcome to Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House. In the series Advocating Justice: The Legal Battle, we dive into the legal battles that shape the fight for domestic violence survivors. In each episode, we bring you powerful conversations with the legal teams, court advocates, and changemakers working tirelessly to bring justice, protection, and hope to survivors of domestic violence.From the courtroom to policy changes, from survivor rights to legal strategies, we uncover the critical role the justice system plays in breaking cycles of abuse. Whether you're a survivor, advocate, or someone passionate about justice, this podcast series will empower and inform you."Justice isn't just about the law—it's about giving survivors a voice, protection, and a future.Hosts: MaryAnne Metheny, Ilene Shehan and Tina JohnsonIf you are in an emergency, call or text 9-1-1.For information about our services and how Hope House can help, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 816-461-HOPE (4673) or the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233.hopehouse.net

In part two of our five-part series on the recent National Security Crossroads event, we cover how academia plays a critical role in the defense ecosystem. The defense industry depends on connections and partnerships with high-performing academic institutions to produce their desired workforce. It's these partnerships that lay the groundwork for additional business attraction and economic growth. To discuss this further are Dr. Anthony Caruso with the University of Missouri – Kansas City, Mike Denning with the University of Kansas, Courtney Swoboda with the University of Central Missouri, Pierre Harter with Wichita State University. This panel is moderated by Sal Nodjomian with the Matrix Design Group.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mark Funkhouser, President of Funkhouser & Associates.   A candid conversation about the relationship of policy and process. ·       And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-funkhouser/ https://bsky.app/profile/mayorfunk.bsky.social ·       www.AmazingCities.org ·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About    As the President of Funkhouser & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in government operations and public finance, I have many years of experience in helping public officials and their private sector partners create better, more fiscally sustainable communities. I have a Ph.D. in Public Administration and Urban Sociology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and I am an expert in performance auditing, municipal finance, process improvement, and analytical skills. My mission is to use my relationships and my expertise to connect local leaders to information, ideas, and allies they can use to better meet their challenges and achieve their priorities. As publisher of Governing Magazine, I shared my insights and opinions on effective governance through a regular column in Governing.com and Governing Magazine, and now through Forbes, Route Fifty and my monthly newsletter. I am passionate about promoting honest, competent, and trustworthy government, and I have received multiple honors and awards for my contributions to the field.   About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·       The Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments through Entrepreneurial Thinking:   https://www.amazingcities.org/copy-of-the-amazing-city   ·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·       Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·       “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net

An informative discussion with Dr. James Sturgeon, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Univerity of Missouri-Kansas City, on his new book Institutional Economics: Theory and Pratice. We talk about how institutional economics, which can be traced to prominent American economists such as Thorstein Veblen, John R. Commons, and John Kenneth Galbraith, is an alternative way of doing economic analysis and problem solving when contrasted with what passes for mainstream economics today.

Kansas City's streetcar system has transformed downtown with $4 billion in development since opening in 2016, and now two major extensions will nearly triple the system's reach to the university district and riverfront.• 2.2-mile downtown streetcar line has carried over 14 million passengers since 2016• Extensions will add 3.5 miles south to University of Missouri-Kansas City and 0.7 miles north to the riverfront• Fleet expanding from 6 to 14 streetcars to maintain 10-12 minute service frequencies• Comprehensive infrastructure improvements include new water/sewer lines, sidewalks, and green spaces• Downtown residential population has grown to approximately 36,000 people• Maintenance facility tour revealed specialized equipment for streetcar upkeep• Ridership profile expected to diversify with more students and recreational users• Mixed-traffic operations require ongoing adaptations including some parking removal• Some sections of the extensions will feature dedicated transit lanesCheck out the Kansas City Streetcar at kcstreetcar.org or find them on all social media platforms at @kcstreetcar to keep up with their progress.Send us a textSupport the show

**PTSF Fam! Check out this special "Reflash" episode! This one was originally released on 24 March 2023 and is one of our favorite conversations.** **TRIGGER WARNING** Depending on your life experiences, this episode may contain topics that emotionally affect you. We didn't get too deep into details, but some of the conversations in this episode deal with domestic violence, abuse, and mental health conditions. Listen at your discretion.   About Our Guest: Charles “Chip” Huth is a retired executive commander of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department with 30 years of law enforcement experience. He led an internationally-recognized Tactical Enforcement Team for a decade and has planned, coordinated and executed over 2500 high-risk tactical operations. He is a licensed national defensive tactics trainer, a court-certified police practices expert, and the state of Missouri's defensive tactics subject matter expert.   Chip currently serves a senior consultant for The Arbinger Institute.  He is an adjunct professor for the University of Missouri—Kansas City and serves as a consultant for the Missouri Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission and the Missouri Attorney General's Office. He was recognized as the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association's Trainer of the Year in 2020, and is a member of the National Tactical Officers Association.   Chip is the President and CEO of CDH Consulting L.L.C., serving international law enforcement, military, and corporate clients. He is the past-president of the National Law Enforcement Training Center, a not-for-profit corporation delivering effective training to the international law enforcement, corrections, security and military communities.   Chip has 35-years of experience in the martial arts, with a background in competitive judo and kickboxing. He is an accomplished author and co-wrote “Unleashing the Power of Unconditional Respect-Transforming Law Enforcement and Police Training,” a text book used in promotional processes and graduate programs. Chip is a veteran of the United States Army.   About This Episode:   Damon, Damo, and Tisha talk with Chip about his turbulent childhood and how he went from sleeping is station-wagons to becoming a senior consultant for The Arbinger Institute, a recognized world-leader in improving organizational culture, conflict transformation, and changing mindset. Our most personal episode to date; everyone shares stories about their past, forgiveness, and dealing with issues with fathers. Chip discusses how the “Outward Mindset” changed his life and how it affects everything from professional to personal relationships. These topics and more are covered in this episode. Remember to follow the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast on TikTok, Facebook, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe on YouTube.     Links and more from this episode:   To Keep up with “Chip” and find out more about the Arbinger institute: Arbinger's Website: www.arbinger.com Chip's Email: Chuth@arbinger.com. Chip's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chip_Huth For the Book: Unleashing the Power of Unconditional Respect: Transforming Law Enforcement and Police Training (Jack Cowell / Charles “Chip” Huth): https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Power-Unconditional-Respect-Transforming/dp/0367864487/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=UpRys&content-id=amzn1.sym.22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_p=22f5776b-4878-4918-9222-7bb79ff649f4&pf_rd_r=141-8466750-3997215&pd_rd_wg=HOzkr&pd_rd_r=3354873b-e6c3-414d-8373-a2253d24e4a3&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk “The Importance of Mindset in Policing” | Chip Huth | Tedx Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_29TS6jjsA&t=26s&ab_channel=TEDxTalks   Keep up with the ‘Permission to Speak Freely' podcast:   Our social media and Youtube - https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Additional Credits: PTSF “Theme Music” (Produced by Lim0)        

Steve's guest is noted economist L. Randall Wray, one of the early developers of modern money theory. As many times as this podcast has talked about MMT, it's always topical. In fact, just last week, Elon Musk discovered 14 magic money computers in government agencies! So, Trump had to hire the richest man in the world who hired who knows how many hundreds of young tech kids to discover what we've been saying for 30 years, which is that Congress appropriates money, and then the computers keystroke it into people's accounts. There's no mystery about this at all, but they think they've discovered not only something that people didn't know, but something that's, oh, it's so scary. It's nefarious that the government uses computers to increase the size of people's accounts. Well, that's spending. That's the way it's done. Clearly, this is a good time to revisit the valuable insights of MMT and look at the implications for building a society that serves its people. This episode dives deep into the fundamentals, debunking misconceptions about government spending, the role of taxes, and the myth that the US government can run out of money, like a household. Randy and Steve talk about changes in the economy due to financialization, and the difference between budget constraints and inflation constraints. Randy explains why we need to look at the history of debt in order to understand money. He talks about banking, including transactions between the Federal Reserve and the Treasury. The conversation breaks down complex concepts into relatable terms, sometimes with a touch of humor. Illustrating the creation of currency, Randy describes an imaginary scenario in which the fictional characters Robinson Crusoe and Friday devise a currency to facilitate barter. Randy: So, they come up with the idea of, ‘hey, we can use seashells as a medium of exchange.' And this is where money came from. It was Robinson Crusoe and Friday. Okay, think about this a little bit. It's pretty bizarre. We've got Crusoe and Friday marooned on a desert island. I can think of two much more likely scenarios. Okay, one, Crusoe came from Europe. What do Europeans do when they come across native people? Steve: Kill them. Anyone with an interest in how the economy truly operates will learn something from this episode. L. Randall Wray is a Professor of Economics at the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College, and Emeritus Professor at University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is one of the developers of Modern Money Theory and his newest book on the topic is Understanding Modern Money Theory: Money and Credit in Capitalist Economies (Elgar), forthcoming in spring 2025. Recent books on MMT include Making Money Work for Us (Polity, November 2022), a companion illustrated guide, Money For Beginners (Polity, May 2023, with Levy Institute graduate Heske Van Doornen), and the third edition of Modern Money Theory: A Primer on Macroeconomics for Sovereign Monetary Systems (Springer, 2024). He is also the author of Why Minsky Matters (Princeton, 2015) as well as the author, co-author, and editor of many other books. Find more of his work at levyinstitute.org

For more tips on supporting your child's health, check out The Holistic RX for Kids: Parenting Healthy Brains and Bodies in a Changing World. Learn more here: https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Rx-Kids-Parenting-Changing/dp/1538152150/   Episode Timestamps [00:00] - Intro [01:11] - Getting to Know Dr. Cassie Smith [03:26] - 10 Basic Steps to Better Health [09:11] - Why Hormone Imbalances Are Increasing  [18:07] - Why Acne Happens and Foods that Make it Better or Worse [22:35] - Smart Habits to Boost Hormone Health [27:58] - Episode Recap [30:15] - Outro   Help your hormones work with you, not against you!   Becoming a teen brings lots of changes, and it can sometimes feel like your brain, body, and emotions are all over the place. Hormones are a big reason why, and when they're out of balance, things can feel even more overwhelming. In this episode, The Holistic Kids and Dr. Cassie Smith explore hormones in kids—why they matter, what affects them, and how simple daily habits can help keep them in balance.   Dr. Cassie Smith, MD, is a highly respected endocrinologist and the founder of Modern Endocrine. With dual board certifications in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and internal medicine, she brings a deep understanding of hormonal health to her practice. She earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Missouri Kansas City and was recognized for her leadership as Chief Resident during her residency.   Learn more about Dr. Cassie Smith at https://www.modern-endocrine.com, or follow her on social media @ModernEndocrine   —   Watch for The Holistic Kids' upcoming book, The Teen Health Revolution!   Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD  

Dr. Gwynette speaks with Dr. Jessica Hellings, recipient of the 2024 APA George Tarjan Award for Contributions in Developmental Disabilities. Dr. Hellings is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She earned her medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Hellings has developed specialty services for individuals with developmental disabilities at institutions like the University of Kansas Medical Center and The Ohio State Nisonger Center. With over 40 years of clinical and research experience, her work has focused on severe challenging behaviors in children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), addressing issues such as aggression, self-injury, and property destruction. Dr. Hellings has co-authored a book on the gut-brain axis, celiac disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity in neuropsychiatric illness. She also works to improve psychiatry training programs on ASD/IDD and serves on the Missouri board of ECHO Developmental Disabilities.

On November 20, 2006, 19-year-old Jesse Warren Ross called his mother and told her about the incredible time he was having in Chicago at the Model UN Conference. He and several classmates from the University of Missouri–Kansas City had made the trip just days earlier. But Jesse never made it home. At around 2:00 a.m. on November 21, a select group of students, including Jesse, were called in for a late-night crisis simulation at the Sheraton on East North Water Street, where the conference was being held. The simulation was expected to last for hours. But at around 2:30 a.m., Jesse stood up, said he needed a break, and walked out of the hotel. He was never seen again. It has now been more than eighteen years since Jesse disappeared, leaving his friends and family still searching, and still wondering—what happened to Jesse Ross that night? 19-year-old Jesse Warren Ross was attending a Model UN conference in November 2006 in Chicago. On the night of the 20th, he returned to his hotel, the Four Points Sheraton on North Rush Street, with his classmates. After drinking for a few hours, they decided to attend the conference dance at the Sheraton on East North Water Street. Surveillance footage captured Jesse walking from his hotel to the conference hotel at around 12:45 a.m. on what was now November 21st. He was wearing a white t-shirt, a green hoodie, blue jeans, and black sneakers. The last confirmed sighting of him was at 2:30 a.m., when cameras recorded him leaving the conference hotel. He has not been seen since. At the time of his disappearance, Jesse was 5'10” and weighed 140 pounds. He had short red hair, blue eyes, and freckles, and often went by the nickname "Opie." He also wore glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-745-5206 or the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-877-3452. Editor: Shannon Keirce Research/Writing: Polly SUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. https://www.JoinDeleteMe.com - Text DETECTIVE to 64000 for 20% off! 2. https://www.Acorns.com/Detective - Download the Acorns app today!

Near the start of this episode, Yeva Nersisyan talks with Steve about leftist economists who are still wedded to the belief that government spending relies on taxpayer money. She says if an academic on the left uses the ‘taxpayer dollar' framing, then you cannot be surprised when the right uses it too – to say they're saving taxpayer money, cutting wastefulness, cutting inefficiency. It's why being consistent is so important. If one side can use it, the other side can too.“It leads to the Elon Musks of the world using this taxpayer money trope to basically take a sledgehammer or a chainsaw to the public sector.” Yeva and Steve revisit some basics of MMT, including the understanding that a government is not like a household. Our own spending doesn't really affect our own income. We'll still get our wages, we will still have that, and then we will continue consuming, but consuming less and therefore end up with more savings. But it doesn't work for the economy as a whole. Because for the economy as a whole, if spending goes down, that means there is now less income, and less income means someone somewhere is earning less and therefore they have to cut their consumption and they also have to cut their saving. And it becomes this cycle where, okay, someone cut their consumption, now someone else is earning less or the grocery store is earning less, right? And now they have to fire their workers. Now their workers don't have income and they are spending less, and so on and so forth. Yeva and Steve go into other insights of MMT, including sectoral balances and the reality of the so-called national debt. They unravel the absurd dynamics of current economic policy and look at the implications of proposed spending cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Fallout from the government's ruthless abandonment of social programs will be disastrous. Yeva Nersisyan is an associate professor of economics at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. She received her B.A. in economics from Yerevan State University in Armenia, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in economics and mathematics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a macroeconomist working in the Modern Money Theory, Post-Keynesian, and Institutionalist traditions. Her research interests include banking and financial instability, and fiscal and monetary theory and policy. She has published a number of papers on the topics of shadow banking, fiscal policy, government deficits and debt, and the Green New Deal. Nersisyan is currently coediting the Elgar Companion to Modern Money Theory with L. Randall Wray. Find her work at levyinstitute.org/publications/yeva-nersisyan

Mauli Agrawal is the chancellor of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He joined KCUR's Up To Date for the series "5 Questions" to discuss music, books and the state of Kansas City.

One of the greatest griefs a person can experience is losing a loved one to suicide. Studies indicate that 85% of people in the United States will personally know someone who has committed suicide during their lifetimes. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students. How can we pray through the pain of a loved one committing suicide?In this episode, FOCUS staff Travis Todd and Levi Rash join Jessica to talk about surviving a loved one's suicide. Travis, Levi, and Jess discuss:Travis and Levi's own personal experiences of living through a family member's suicideCommon struggles people experience after a loved one's suicide, including wondering if they could have done more to prevent itChurch teaching regarding suicideWhat helped Travis and Levi to pray during the painful time after the suicideTravis and Levi's advice for those who are grieving a loved one's suicideYou can purchase Fr. Chris Alar's book, "After Suicide: There's Hope for Them and For You" here.Travis ToddTravis Todd is a convert to Catholicism and has worked for FOCUS for 18 years. Travis served 9 years as a campus missionary and team director before accepting a role at the FOCUS Denver Support Center. He currently serves as Sr. Director of Formation. Travis resides in Arvada, Colorado, with his wife, Rebecca, and 7 children.Check out other He Leadeth Me episodes featuring Travis here:Conversion and the Drama of Family RelationshipsFinding God in Daily Work: What's It Like to Work at the DSC?Levi RashLevi Rash graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and joined FOCUS in 2011. He served as a campus missionary, Team Director, and is currently a Senior Regional Director serving the West Area. This is his 14th year with FOCUS as a staff member. Levi has been married to Stef, a FOCUS alum, for over 8 years and they have 3 daughters. Levi's family resides in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

The century-old, 54-room mansion has sat vacant for more than a decade. Now there are plans to transform the historic building, on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus, into a boutique hotel and spa.

Friday, December 6, 2024  Hoover Institution | Stanford University The Hoover Institution held a conversation with President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Mary C. Daly and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow, John H. Cochrane on Emerging Technology and the Economy on Friday, December 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the Shultz Auditorium, George P. Shultz Building.​ About the Speakers Mary C. Daly is President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, where she contributes to shaping U.S. monetary policy as part of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). A labor and public policy economist, Daly is devoted to research and to ensuring that it is translated into practices that improve the lives of everyone. In addition to her work with the Federal Reserve, Daly has served as a visiting professor at Cornell University and UC Davis, and has been an advisor to the Congressional Budget Office, the Library of Congress, and the Social Security Administration. Daly is known for her ability to communicate and is a frequent speaker in the U.S. and internationally. She also hosts an award-winning podcast, Zip Code Economies. Daly holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, a master's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Ph.D. in economics from Syracuse University, and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Northwestern University. John H. Cochrane is the Rose-Marie and Jack Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is also a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and an adjunct scholar of the CATO Institute. Before joining Hoover, Cochrane was a Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, and earlier at its Economics Department. He was a junior staff economist on the Council of Economic Advisers (1982–83). His most recent book is The Fiscal Theory of the Price Level. Cochrane frequently contributes editorial opinion essays to the Wall Street Journal. He maintains the Grumpy Economist blog. Cochrane earned a bachelor's degree in physics at MIT and his PhD in economics at the University of California at Berkeley. 

In 2012, just two days before her 16th birthday, Sunnie Carney lost her father to homicide. Through her personal journey of grief, mental health struggles, and ultimately healing, she discovered a critical gap in support services - one that affected countless children in similar situations. This revelation led her to found Children of Homicide Victims (COHV) in Kansas City, an organization dedicated to restoring hope, love, and faith to children who have lost parents to violence. COHV serves children from infancy through age 17, with a particular focus on ages 8-16 - a developmental period already complicated by natural growth and change. These children often face misdiagnosis in school settings, where their trauma responses are mistaken for behavioral disorders. Through COHV's comprehensive support system, they receive academic assistance, mental health resources, and perhaps most importantly, a community of others who truly understand their experience. What sets COHV apart is its team - 75% of staff members are themselves children of homicide victims. This shared experience creates an authentic connection with the children they serve, showing them living proof that their circumstances don't define their future. The organization's name, abbreviated as COVE, reflects its mission to be a protected harbor for these young souls navigating unimaginable loss. In this powerful conversation, Sunnie shares success stories of transformation, discusses the unique challenges faced by grandparents suddenly thrust into primary caregiver roles, and explains how COHV is working to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Her work reminds us that while we cannot prevent every tragedy, we can create communities of support that help children not just survive their loss, but emerge as future leaders and agents of positive change. About Sunnie Carney: Founder, Executive Director Sunnie was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2017, where she was awarded a bachelor's degree in Communications, and she is currently attending the University of Missouri-St. Louis to obtain her Masters degree in Education. Sunnie has a huge heart for children. She identifies as a child of a homicide victim. Aside from COHV, she is also a member at The Refuge KC, the Youth Director of Refuge Little League Youth Ministry. Sunnie's goal is to be the voice and the light that leads people to change and the help that transforms a wounded child's heart and mind.  Links from this episode: https://www.cohvkc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cohvkc https://www.facebook.com/cohvkc https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnie-carney-700779183/ 

In this episode, Bridget Haney and Zack Palitzsch, co-curators of "Covering the Bases: The Evolution of Baseball in Missouri," discuss the exhibit's creation, their favorite sections, and oral history clips in the SHSMO collections from baseball legends. Episode Image: Jenkins Sons baseball team, date unknown [Irene Whitley Marcus Collection (K0452), SHSMO] About the Guests: Bridget Haney is a historian for the State Historical Society of Missouri. She earned a PhD from the University of Missouri-Columbia. For her dissertation, she focused on Black girlhood in Kansas City in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Bridget completed her master's degree in history at the University of Central Missouri with an emphasis on 20th-century African American history. She also received a bachelor's degree in history and English literature at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Zack Palitzsch is an archivist at the State Historical Society of Missouri's St. Louis Research Center. He grew up in St. Charles County, and received a bachelor's degree majoring in English literature at Missouri State University as well as a master's degree in library and information science from Indiana University. 

In a stunning reversal, the Democrat Party has announced plans to reconnect with its New Deal roots in hopes of regaining the trust of the working class. Haha just kidding! This week, Yeva Nersisyan joins Steve to cut through the cacophony of phony punditry trying to explain the 2024 election results. Spoiler alert: it's economics. It's always economics. Yeva points to the stark realities of inflation, highlighting the persistent rise in food and housing costs. She points out that while inflation is often cited as a primary concern, the real issue lies in how US economic policies have consistently failed to address the needs of the people, especially those at the lower end of the income scale. Voters are not dazzled by Wall Street's success. The conversation goes into the failures of past administrations and takes a look at mistakes made during and after the height of the Covid pandemic. Promising policies were on the table, yet the monies were often spent in ways least helpful to the majority. As an MMT economist, Yeva has worked on comprehensive economic proposals that demonstrate the affordability of providing a green new deal, healthcare, and a job guarantee. The episode continually reinforces the necessity of a class perspective when looking at the failure of neoliberalism. Yeva Nersisyan is an associate professor of economics at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. She received her B.A. in economics from Yerevan State University in Armenia, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in economics and mathematics from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She is a macroeconomist working in the Modern Money Theory, Post-Keynesian, and Institutionalist traditions. Her research interests include banking and financial instability, and fiscal and monetary theory and policy. She has published a number of papers on the topics of shadow banking, fiscal policy, government deficits and debt, and the Green New Deal. Nersisyan is currently coediting the Elgar Companion to Modern Money Theory with L. Randall Wray. Find her work at levyinstitute.org/publications/yeva-nersisyan

Meet Maria Meyers, founder of Sourcelink, a resource navigator assisting entrepreneurs and innovators. She also serves as Vice Chancellor for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Maria is a leading authority on building entrepreneurial communities, particularly for main street businesses and first-time founders. Her work emphasizes the importance of data-driven insights for understanding the health of entrepreneurial ecosystems.  To learn more about Sourcelink, visit https://joinsourcelink.com To learn more about Sparkyard, visit https://sparkyard.co To learn more about Startup Grind, visit https://startupgrind.com To learn more about HSC Next, visit https://hscnext.com

Join this special Write Out edition of The Write Time! Born in Louisville, Mississippi, Jermaine Thompson learned language from big-armed women who greased their skillets with gossip and from full-bellied men who cursed and prayed with the same fervor. Jermaine earned his MFA in poetry from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2018, and he currently teaches 9th–12th grade Humanities at Build Up Community School in Birmingham, AL.Jermaine will be interviewed by Connecticut teacher and Writing Project teacher-leader, Rich Novack.More about Write Out...

Born in Louisville, Mississippi, Jermaine Thompson learned language from big-armed women who greased their skillets with gossip and from full-bellied men who cursed and prayed with the same fervor. Jermaine earned his MFA in poetry from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2018, and he currently teaches 9th–12th grade Humanities at Build Up Community School in Birmingham, AL. Jermaine is interviewed by Connecticut teacher and Writing Project teacher-leader, Rich Novack.

Marck de Lautour graduated with a Masters Degree in International Business Management, from University of Missouri – Kansas City. He is Founder and CEO of SBD Housing Solutions, a Real Estate Investment firm based in the Kansas City area. He has been investing in real estate since 2002 and has successfully flipped over 2,000 homes in the United States of America. His property management firm now manages over 700 rental homes.Marck's investment firm specializes in delivering quality rental investment opportunities to passive investors looking to deploy their capital outside of the stock market into alternative investments. The SBD team's mission is to help investors deploy $1 billion into Real Estate by 2030.He also loves to invest in multifamily apartment complexes and has successfully raised over $10mill to deploy into assets through the Midwest.In this episode:Residential Real Estate Preferences and Market EfficiencyTechnology and Scaling in Real Estate BusinessSBD Housing Solutions and Business DivisionsCollective Genius and Mastermind CommunitiesThe importance of education and continuous learning Real Estate InvestorsThe biggest impact of Collective Genius on Marck's careerAdvice for New Real Estate InvestorsI Suvived Real Estate is on October 25, 2024To purchase an individual ticket please Click HERE!More info HEREThe Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show

Let us know what you think!Join us as we sit down with Sofia Stewart, a remarkable intern from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Sofia's journey began in a Russian orphanage and led her to Arkansas, where her deep-seated passion for sociology and understanding societal dynamics took root. Through her work at Tracing Ancestors, backed by the Mellon Grant program, Sofia channels her background into grant writing and creatively designing promotional content, all while unveiling the profound importance of genealogy in shaping our stories.Ever wondered about the hidden narratives within your family tree? This episode promises a captivating exploration of Romani ancestry and the complexities of adoption. Sophia shares personal and historical insights, from the deportation of Romani people to Siberia to the traditional Russian naming patterns that link her to her roots. We dive into her family history, including the lives of her parents, Alex and Faina, and the significance of DNA in uncovering close relatives and piecing together her adoption story. Tune in for a rich tapestry of identity, history, and the power of storytelling in genealogy.Be sure to bookmark linktr.ee/hittinthebricks for your one stop access to Kathleen Brandt, the host of Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen. And, visit us on YouTube: Off the Wall with Kathleen John and Chewey video recorded specials. Hittin' the Bricks is produced through the not-for-profit, 501c3 TracingAncestors.org. Thanks to MyHeritage for their generous support to Hittin' the Bricks with Kathleen! Follow us on social media and subscribe to HTB with Kathleen in order to enter your name in our monthly MyHeritage Complete Package giveaway starting Jan 2024!

Marck de Lautour graduated with a Masters Degree in International Business Management, from University of Missouri – Kansas City. He is Founder and CEO of SBD Housing Solutions, a Real Estate Investment firm based in the Kansas City area. He has been investing in real estate since 2002 and has successfully flipped over 2,000 homes in the United States of America. His property management firm now manages over 700 rental homes.Marck's investment firm specializes in delivering quality rental investment opportunities to passive investors looking to deploy their capital outside of the stock market into alternative investments. The SBD team's mission is to help investors deploy $1 billion into Real Estate by 2030.He also loves to invest in multifamily apartment complexes and has successfully raised over $10mill to deploy into assets through the Midwest.In this episode:Craig welcomes Marck de Latour, expert in turnkey real estate investments Mark's Journey to the U.S. and Early LifeFamily Influence and Early AchievementsTransition to Real Estate and Early ChallengesBuilding SBD Housing SolutionsPivoting to Direct-to-Seller MarketingThe Role of Accountability and Process in BusinessI Suvived Real Estate is on October 25, 2024To purchase an individual ticket please Click HERE!More info HEREThe Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669.  For more information on hard money lending, go www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.Video LinkRadio Show

Assistant head coach of the University of Missouri-Kansas City basketball team and former coach for the UNLV Rebels, Joe Esposito joins Cofield & Co. to talk about Kansas City as a sports town, building up the KC Roos' roster, and talks about Dan Hurley's impact on college basketball after winning back-to-back championships with UCONN. Former UNLV Rebel QB, Caleb Herring joins Cofield & Co. to talk Deion Sanders and the Colorado band drama, Tyreek Hill's altercation with Miami law enforcement, and to review the debut of Chicago Bears' QB Caleb Williams. Sports betting best picks for Thursday Night Football between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills  

Experts discuss victim-centered policing. How can it lead to better outcomes for crime victims and investigators, and how police departments can implement the practice. Guest Biographies Nicole Carroll is the Director of the Victim Services Unit at the Louisville Metro Police Department, where she ensures the rights and needs of crime victims and witnesses are met through quality programs and services, exercising supervision of subordinate personnel, and overseeing advocacy and service provision for victims involved in the criminal justice system of Jefferson County. Lindsey Clancey is a Research Scientist with CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in crime, justice, and victimology. Before joining CNA, Clancey was an associate teaching professor with the University of Missouri - Kansas City, where she served as the assistant undergraduate director for the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. Valerie Schmitt is a Research Scientist with CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation and an expert in domestic human trafficking responses, law enforcement training, and victim advocacy. She specializes in trauma-informed law enforcement responses to crime victims, mental health crises, and community engagement.

Today on the Young Conductors Podcast, we welcome Dr. Jennifer Sengin (from the University of Missouri-Kansas City) to share her background and some tips for recruiting and retaining musicians in performing ensembles. We hope you'll take away as much as we did from this conversation.Follow us on Instagram @young.conductors - we'd love to hear from you!

Christie Hodgen is the author of four books of fiction, most recently the novel Boy Meets Girl, which won the 2020 AWP Award for the Novel. Her short fiction and essays have been included in dozens of literary journals and have won two Pushcart Prizes. She teaches in the MFA program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is the editor of New Letters. A sense of place looms large in the first essay discussed in this episode, “Disintegration” by Karen Fisher. Her job in the hinterlands of east New Orleans involves recycling, hogs that wander around and a boss who is equally beastly as he threatens to fire her. Wrestling for control of her circumstances is tough for the author, in a place that writes “off neglect as charm.” In “On Emptiness” by Joyde Dehli, a poetic sensibility shines. Fear is in the air, as Dehli notes that in response one can flee, fight, freeze or faint, to which might be added a fifth option: fawning, which the author does beautifully over a world that defies definition. In “Right Now, I'm a Chauffeur” by Bud Jennings get ready for sharp-tongued discourse. The narrator's mom drops line like “Dullards like that should only be allowed cockroaches as pets,” and the essay goes from there in exploring what it's like to come home to care for your mom versus the lively, coming-out life you led in New York City. Finally, in “A Little Slice of the Moon” by Summer Hammond we encounter a young girl from a Jehovah's Witnesses family that finds a door into a wider world through, of all things, a job at McDonalds. You'll find yourself rooting for her to find romance and more. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of ten books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit this site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Christie Hodgen is the author of four books of fiction, most recently the novel Boy Meets Girl, which won the 2020 AWP Award for the Novel. Her short fiction and essays have been included in dozens of literary journals and have won two Pushcart Prizes. She teaches in the MFA program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is the editor of New Letters. A sense of place looms large in the first essay discussed in this episode, “Disintegration” by Karen Fisher. Her job in the hinterlands of east New Orleans involves recycling, hogs that wander around and a boss who is equally beastly as he threatens to fire her. Wrestling for control of her circumstances is tough for the author, in a place that writes “off neglect as charm.” In “On Emptiness” by Joyde Dehli, a poetic sensibility shines. Fear is in the air, as Dehli notes that in response one can flee, fight, freeze or faint, to which might be added a fifth option: fawning, which the author does beautifully over a world that defies definition. In “Right Now, I'm a Chauffeur” by Bud Jennings get ready for sharp-tongued discourse. The narrator's mom drops line like “Dullards like that should only be allowed cockroaches as pets,” and the essay goes from there in exploring what it's like to come home to care for your mom versus the lively, coming-out life you led in New York City. Finally, in “A Little Slice of the Moon” by Summer Hammond we encounter a young girl from a Jehovah's Witnesses family that finds a door into a wider world through, of all things, a job at McDonalds. You'll find yourself rooting for her to find romance and more. Dan Hill, PhD, is the author of ten books and leads Sensory Logic, Inc. To check out his related “Dan Hill's EQ Spotlight” blog, visit this site. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

“My goal is that no child will leave my classroom thinking they can't sing. If I have a coworker say, ‘I can't sing,' I'm like, ‘no, no. First, give me 15 minutes and a piano and I will show you that you can. Second, you can't say that because if you say that, then the kids think it's okay to say that.' I'm really fighting all day to prove to them that yes, they can sing, and it's cool, so do it. That foundational skill is just confidence and belief in their instrument.”Bethany Main is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Conservatory of Music and Dance, where she received her Master's and Bachelor's of Music Education. She teaches general music in Kansas City. She also directs the 6th-9th grade choir, Intermezzo, with the Youth Chorus of Kansas City.In addition to teaching, Bethany is a composer and author. She has written her first children's book titled “Our First Day of Music,” featuring an original song. Her piece, “Becoming You,” was selected for the JW Pepper's Editor's Choice distinction, as was her piece, "Be Who You Are," written in collaboration with Ryan Main.Bethany is an active presenter and honor choir clinician, and has presented at numerous conferences and led various honor choirs. She is a two-time Olathe School District finalist for Teacher of the Year, and the recipient of East Central KMEA's “Outstanding Young Educator” award in 2021. Previously, she taught music and directed the Special Chorus at Manchester Park Elementary in the Olathe School district, serving students in grades K-5. During her tenure at Manchester Park, her students performed with distinction at the Kansas Music Educators Association state conference. Bethany is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Kansas Music Educators Association. When Bethany isn't teaching music, she can be found running, cross stitching, or snuggling on the couch with her husband Ryan and their two dogs, Pippa and Missy.To get in touch with Bethany, you can find her on Instagram (@mrsmainsmusicians) or TeachersPayTeachers (@mrsmainsmusicians) or visit her website: mrsmainsmusicians.com.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

Competitive primaries are driving the onslaught of negative political ads — particularly among Missouri Republicans. University of Missouri-Kansas City political scientist Dr. Beth Vonnahme analyzes the rhetoric this campaign season.

I'm very excited to share that Dr. Alberto Villamandos joined me for Episode No. 129, and we talked a little bit about life as Associate Chair and Associate Professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages & Cultures at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Go, Roos!We also talked about him being the recipient of the 2024 Chancellor's Award for Community Engagement.Dr. Villamandos was kind enough to share a portion of his evening with me amidst busy end-of-semester pressures, travel plans, and the many other things that keep his plate full, so I must extend some heartfelt gratitude for his generosity.We touched on his undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate studies, as well as growing up in Pamplona, Spain. And of course we had a peek at a few of his favorite albums, which were these:Radio Futura's La Ley del Desierto (1984)Enemigos de lo Ajeno (1986), El Último de la FilaPixies' Doolittle (1989)Galore (1997), The CureThe Best of Depeche Mode, vol. 1 (2006)You can find Dr. Villamandos' book, El Discreto Encanto de la Subversión: Una Crítica Cultural de la Gauche Divine on Amazon or you can check it out at the UMKC library. Oh, and shouts out to the Dr.'s honorable mentions, Trainspotting: Music from the Motion Picture as well as Bram Stoker's Dracula: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.Thanks to any and all that support the show.Cheers.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio clips contained within this episode. They are snippets from a Talking Heads tune called, "Two Note Swivel," from their 1983 release, Speaking in Tongues (c/o Sire Records (manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Group - A Warner Music Group Co.)).

Hey DTP listeners! I'm sharing an episode of Historians at the Movies, a podcast by Jason Herbert, in which I was the guest historian! If you like what Jason is doing, check out historiansatthemovies.com.  Historians At The Movies features historians from around the world talking about your favorite movies and the history behind them. This isn't rivet-counting; this is fun. Eventually, we'll steal the Declaration of Independence. This week Kate Carpenter drops in to talk about the new film Twisters along with her research on the history of modern-day storm chasing. We get into what they got right, what liberties they took, the role of climate change in the spread of tornado alley, and exactly how crazy are tornado chasers anyway. If you feel it, ride it.  About our guest: Kate Carpenter is a doctoral candidate in the History of Science at Princeton University. Before that, she earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master of Arts in History (with an emphasis in public history) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In between, she has been a writer, copy editor, designer, screenprinter, farmers' market volunteer and communications officer, and occasional history consultant. When she's not hosting and producing Drafting the Past, she is working on a dissertation about the history of tornado science and storm chasing in the second half of the twentieth century.

This week Kate Carpenter drops in to talk about the new film Twisters along with her research on the history of modern-day storm chasing. We get into what they got right, what liberties they took, the role of climate change in the spread of tornado alley, and exactly how crazy are tornado chasers anyway. If you feel it, ride it. About our guest:Kate Carpenter is a doctoral candidate in the History of Science at Princeton University. Before that, she earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Master of Arts in History (with an emphasis in public history) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. In between, she has been a writer, copy editor, designer, screenprinter, farmers' market volunteer and communications officer, and occasional history consultant. When she's not hosting and producing Drafting the Past, she is working on a dissertation about the history of tornado science and storm chasing in the second half of the twentieth century.

Illuminating Hope, a podcast of Hope House brings you Voices of Justice, a series of podcasts where law enforcement officials, judges, and advocates come together to unravel the entangled web of domestic violence. Join us as we dive into the complex challenges faced by those on the front lines of justice, exploring real-life stories, legal nuances, and the human side of these cases. In each episode, our guests share their experiences, insights, and perspectives, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of domestic violence. Tune in for a compelling journey into the criminal justice system, where compassion meets the pursuit of truth, and where professionals strive to bring justice to those affected by the cycle of abuse.Chief Stacey Graves, a lifelong Kansas Citian, began her career at KCPD in 1997 as a civilian records clerk. After joining the police academy in December of 1997, she held multiple assignments as a police officer including Central Patrol Division, East Patrol Division, the Drug Enforcement Unit and the Career Criminal Section. Graves was promoted to Sergeant in 2007. During her tenure as a Sergeant, she was assigned to Patrol, the Media Unit as a Public Information Officer and she was an Operations Sergeant in the Chief's Office serving under Chief Darryl Forté. Promoted to Captain in 2014, Graves was assigned to Internal Affairs, returned to the Media Unit and Patrol. In 2018, she was promoted to Major. As Major, Graves was the Commander of Shoal Creek Division, Human Resources and served as the Executive Officer in the Patrol Bureau Office.On December 15, 2022, twenty-five years after starting the police academy, Graves was selected to be the chief. At 48 years of age, Graves became the 48th Police Chief in KCPD's 148-year history, and also became the first woman to serve as permanent chief.Graves obtained her Associates Degree from Penn Valley. Graves went on to earn a B.A. in Administration of Justice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and an Executive Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Leadership from Benedictine College.We are also joined by Operations Sergeant Maurice Oatis of the Kansas City Police Department. The mission of the KCPD is to protect and serve with professionalism, honor and integrity.

The 50-minute experimental auditory production includes original pieces played from more than 80 speakers mounted on every wall and even the floor of a dark room. The Sound Mandala runs through July 27 at the Olson Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri-Kansas City campus.

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special Patricia McGuire, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2024 issue: “A 9-Year Review of Ethics Complaints to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons” Makar, Bajaj, Park, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/9yrASPSEthics Special guest, Dr. Patricia McGuire, completed her undergraduate and medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City followed by general and plastic surgery training at Washington University, St. Louis and is currently in private practice in St. Louis. Her clinical interests focus on cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring, and she is the current President-Elect of ASERF and well-known for her ongoing research on breast implant illness. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCJuly24Collection

Send us a Text Message.On today's episode we have Coach Marsha Frese. Marsha has experience as an assistant coach, or associate head coach, and / or recruiting coordinator at Ball State, the University of Minnesota, the University of Maryland, Northern Illinois University, South Dakota State University, and the University of Illinois. She has experience as a head coach at the University of Missouri Kansas City. She is currently an assistant coach at Loyola University Chicago.On this episode we discuss:The mantra - Head, heart, guts - strength up the middleThe progression of skillsThe importance of knowing who you are on the basketball courtMoving through the “funnel” of the recruiting processWhat separates a student-athlete who gets recruited vs getting an offerThe importance of consistency and adaptabilityAnd much more!Coach Frese "X" AccountUniversity of Loyola Chicago WBB "X"University of Loyola Chicago WBB InstagramUniversity of Loyola Chicago WBB Recruiting QuestionnaireIf you're feeling overwhelmed with the recruiting process, let's have a conversation - sign up for a free Consultation Today!Check out Hoops Through Life on: Hoops Through Life WebsiteXInstagramFacebookIf you have any questions for me or our future guests email el@hoopsthroughlife.com

Episode 149: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dylan Carmody chats to Dan Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, LAT, CSCS. s the director of sports medicine at Lawrence Memorial Hospital/OrthoKS in Lawrence, KS. He has served as a rehabilitation consultant for numerous local sports teams, including Sporting Kansas City, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Mavericks, and also many local colleges, including MidAmerica Nazarene University and University of Missouri-Kansas City. In this episode Dylan and Dan discuss Individualized Treatment Approaches in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training.    - Topics Discussed    Implementing Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Mechanisms and Benefits of BFR Training Training to Failure in BFR Safety Considerations and Best Practices for BFR Individualized Treatment Approaches in BFR     -  Where you can find Dan Linkedin X (Twitter) - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training. -  TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:   Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special Patricia McGuire, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2024 issue: “Surgical Management of Textured Breast Implants: Assessing Risk and Analyzing Patient-Reported Outcomes” by Plotsker, Stern, Graziano, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/TextBreastImplantMgmt Special guest, Dr. Patricia McGuire, completed her undergraduate and medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City followed by general and plastic surgery training at Washington University, St. Louis and is currently in private practice in St. Louis. Her clinical interests focus on cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring, and she is the current President-Elect of ASERF and well-known for her ongoing research on breast implant illness. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCJuly24Collection

Erica Kratofil is Co-Executive Director for The Giving Grove, where she helps lead a national network of urban community orchard and food forest programs. As a social worker, Erica is passionate about community vitality and the many ways that urban orchards benefit both people and the planet.   Erica is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and has a master's in social work and nonprofit management from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked previously in education, food security initiatives, and community-based housing programs. She also served as a social work field instructor for the University of Kansas and the University of Missouri-Kansas City.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantatrilliontrees/support

In this episode of the Award-winning PRS Journal Club Podcast, 2024 Resident Ambassadors to the PRS Editorial Board – Rami Kantar, Yoshi Toyoda, and Amanda Sergesketter- and special Patricia McGuire, MD, discuss the following articles from the July 2024 issue:  “Topical Tranexamic Acid Does Not Reduce the Incidence of Hematoma in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial” by Yao, Wang, Benacquista, et al. Read the article for FREE: https://bit.ly/TXAHematomaRedxn Special guest, Dr. Patricia McGuire, completed her undergraduate and medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City followed by general and plastic surgery training at Washington University, St. Louis and is currently in private practice in St. Louis. Her clinical interests focus on cosmetic breast surgery and body contouring, and she is the current President-Elect of ASERF and well-known for her ongoing research on breast implant illness. READ the articles discussed in this podcast as well as free related content: https://bit.ly/JCJuly24Collection

As the beat goes on, I found myself lucky enough to sit down with Brian McCarty, and visit with him about his life and his journey as a musician. It's Episode No. 123, and this one was a treat. Please join me and Brian as we talk about his roles in The Matchsellers, Greg Blake & Hometown, plus his duo setup. We also poked around at family and growing up, the pursuit of dreams, happiness, and the appropriate life path to walk. We also took a peek at a few of his favorite records, which were these:Black Sabbath's Paranoid (1970)Newgrass Revival (s/t), (1972)Dead Milkmen's Big Lizard in My Backyard (1985)Del & the Boys (2001), Del McCoury Band I feel very grateful to have had this conversation with Brian, and to have gotten this podcast to the place it has come to live. Thank you to those of you that support it, and best of luck to Brian in his future endeavors. Note: Apologies to Bob Stewart; the name of the University of Missouri-Kansas City publication is New Letters and its radio-companion piece is New Letters on the Air. Letters, not voices.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio clips contained in the intro/outro/promo portions of this episode. They are snippets from a tune called, "Madison," which comes from Drugdealer's 2022 album, Hiding in Plain Sight, c/o Mexican Summer.

In this week's episode of Promising Young Surgeon, we delve into the hidden curriculum of medical training with Dr. Joanne Loethen. The hidden curriculum encompasses the informal lessons imparted through respect, language, demeanor, and attitude towards colleagues, team members, and patients. Dr. Loethen, an assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Missouri Kansas City, shares her insights on how these unspoken rules shape the professional environment in hospitals and medical schools.Dr. Loethen also talks about her non-traditional path to medicine, the importance of maintaining fitness and nutrition during medical training, and practical advice for residents on optimizing their well-being. She emphasizes the significance of professional skills, empathy, and teamwork in medical practice, and how these elements are often part of the hidden curriculum that residents learn through observation and experience.00:00 – Cold Open08:27 – Introduction to Joanne10:43 – Relationship to Residents21:42 – The Hidden Curriculum27:00 – Impactful Books39:44 – Specialty Disrespect51:47 – Do you Believe in Karma?Interact with the podcast! Email me at pys@heyinfluent.com to ask questions. We would love to hear from the Promising Young Surgeon audience.Promising Young Surgeon is sponsored by Pattern. Discover why more than 20,000 doctors trust Pattern to shop for disability insurance. Request free quotes in 5 minutes. Compare policies with an expert. Buy with confidence. LINK: https://www.patternlife.com/promising-young-surgeon?campid=349433Subscribe, tune in, and join the conversation as Dr. Hardin and her guests tackle the pressing issues facing today's medical professionals and ponder how to nurture a more compassionate and sustainable healthcare environment.Connect with Frances Mei:https://linktr.ee/francesmei.md https://rethinkingresidency.com/about/Audio Episode Description and Series Description Tags: Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.comFollow the Influent Network on Social Media:LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this special episode of Royals Weekly, eleven students from the Roo Honors Academy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City provide insight into how sports shape society and the people in it. Utilizing their own personal experiences and thoughts on what they've seen from sports and sports culture, each provides thoughts on topics ranging from sports' role in creating community, to the pressure to constantly improve, to how comparison impacts the growth and motivation of athletes.

In an examination room, an ultrasound technician moves a wand over a patient's belly. The patient is 20 weeks pregnant. Usually, these appointments bring good news, but the news this day is devastating: the baby's bones are broken and bowed. Despite this, the baby is born and does well. After testing, all signs point to hypophosphatasia for Dr. Eric Rush, a clinical geneticist at Children's Mercy Hospital and the University of Kansas Medical Center, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, who shares this patient's story. And thanks to the life-changing treatment of enzyme replacement therapy, today, this child and many others with this rare bone disease are living happy, healthy lives.

Since childhood, Clancy Martin has been preoccupied with, and even addicted to, the idea of suicide. A survivor of more than ten suicide attempts. Clancy has spent his life wrestling with questions like: where do these impulses come from? Why am I haunted by them? Why do I feel so much guilt? Can I be helped?Clancy is a professor of philosophy at the University of Missouri — Kansas City, where he teaches existentialism, moral psychology, philosophy of the mind, and ethics. He is a Guggenheim Fellow and the author of more than ten books, most recently 2023's How Not to Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind, in which he chronicles his struggles with suffering, substance use, and an obsession with self-destruction. At the same time, the book is a prescription of hope and an eloquent reminder of the interconnectedness of our lives. These are the issues we grapple with in this episode. Content warning: Due to the sensitive nature of the topic of suicide, this episode might be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, in the United States, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by texting or calling 988, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For our international listeners, please refer to local resources in your country for support. In this episode, we discuss: 3:53 - The importance of “speaking honorably” about suicide and removing the taboo surrounding the topic9:23 - Applying the biopsychosocial model of illness to suicide 13:29 - Clancy's lifelong experience with suicidal ideation 22:58 - Moving past our tendency to see suicidal ideation as a personal sin or failure. 27:07 - Understanding the different reasons why a person would consider suicide 35:54 - In Clancy's view, what lies on the other side when one moves beyond a suicidal mindset 44:42 - Clancy's advice for how to cope if you are currently vulnerable to suicidal thoughts Clancy Martin is the author of How Not to Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind (2023).In this episode, We discuss Clancy's 2018 essay, I'm Still Here. Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2023