Podcasts about Polson

Montana State Senator Greg Hertz is a veteran of 7 legislative sessions, and serves Senate District 7 from Polson to Noxon in western Montana. Senator Hertz was a leading proponent in helping to bring resolution on a conflict over whether […] The post Shooting the Session Breeze, with Senator Greg Hertz first appeared on Voices of Montana.

You might recognise them from their Welsh humour skits across social media, but the Polson twins are pretty handy when it comes to keeping fit!We caught up with the boys and spoke about their journey into the running and fitness World, looking at future plans, and their brand Strive.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I sit down with Shannon Huffman Polson to talk about grit. Shannon is the founder of The Grit Institute and the author of The Grit Factor…a skill she honed by, among other things, being one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army! Shannon shares her incredible journey from a shy Alaskan kid to breaking barriers in some of the world's toughest environments, including the military, leading line units on three continents, and corporate leadership. We get real about what it takes to find true grit when life gets hard, the power of purpose and owning your story. If you're ready to push your own limits while still honoring your well-being, you're in exactly the right place. Tune in for inspiration and actionable takeaways to fuel your next bold move! Show Highlights: The power of cultivating discipline in early adversity and success in paradoxes. [04:21] What is it like to become a female Apache pilot? [11:15] Challenges faced by pioneering women in military aviation. [14:29] The double crucible “firsts” in insular fields face while representing change. [18:30] Insights on heeding the inner call for a career shift and higher purpose. [23:38] How a corporate bridge from tragedy to purpose birthed the Grit Institute. [25:46] Discover the Grit Institute's focus and world-class programs. [28:10] Explore the healthy limits of grit with the “Grit Triad.” [30:25] The essential key to strength and renewal in rest. [37:05] The Grit Institute's work for high school and college students. [40:58] To find Shannon's work, visit thegritinstitute.com. To buy Shannon's book The Grit Factor, visit: https://a.co/d/d77Au8q Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA: A love letter to Montana, shot in Polson — a town Marc's great uncle help found. And thus Marc and our guest this week, Matt Drago, find a lot more in common than could have ever been expected… it is a small world! Our guest, Matt, is a kind creative, primarily as […]

Hi everyone, welcome back to TV Reload! I truly appreciate you tuning in for today’s episode, featuring two powerhouse content creators at the top of their game in scripted drama—John Polson and Bruna Papandrea. They join me to discuss their latest project, The Last Anniversary. Bruna Papandrea is an acclaimed Australian film and television producer and the founder of Made Up Stories. Before that, she co-founded Pacific Standard with Reese Witherspoon. Her impressive resume speaks for itself, with hits like Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers etc. The list goes on. Plus the feature film, The Dry, and the sequel to that, Force of Nature. It’s an absolute honour to have her here to discuss this exciting new TV series, now streaming on Binge and Foxtel. Joining her is John Polson, the director of The Last Anniversary. I’ve been a huge fan of his work since the ’90s, ever since I saw him in The Sum of Us alongside Russell Crowe. Over the years, John has made a remarkable transition behind the camera, working out of New York and making a significant impact in film and television. He’s also the creative force behind Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, which has supported countless emerging filmmakers. In this episode: • Bruna shares her favourite Liane Moriarty book and the three key elements she looks for when choosing a story. • John explains how directing a TV series differs from filmmaking and what unique challenges come with signing onto a project like this. • We uncover some fascinating behind-the-scenes details—Did Liane Moriarty want a role in the series? Has Bruna ever considered acting herself? • Plus, we’ll discuss the stellar cast, including Miranda Richardson, why this series has a broader appeal than some of Bruna’s past projects, and an update on Big Little Lies Season 3 (which Liane just finished writing this week!). There’s so much to dive into, with plenty of exclusive insights. So sit back, relax, and enjoy as we explore the incredible world of The Last Anniversary, streaming weekly on Binge and Foxtel!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the implications of recent clashes with loyalists to the Assad regime?The Sisters of Charity ran Ward 17 at St Vincent's Hospital, where they nursed hundreds of HIV AIDS patients. Sister Nolan remembers David Polson and the prejudice he and other patients encountered.And why  does the pope's message about poverty and climate change resound loudly in the global south?

The Catholic nuns ran Ward 17 at St Vincent's Hospital, where they nursed hundreds of HIV AIDS patients. Sister Nolan remembers David Polson and the prejudice he and other patients encountered.

Tod's animation work includes the projects: The Pumpkin Of Nyefar, El Tigre, The Secret Of Kells, Howl, Escape Of The Gingerbread Man, The Book Of Life, The Prodigal, and more recently The 21, which honored the 21 Coptic men martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015. Tod also wrote the book The Noble Approach: Maurice Noble and the Zen Of Animation Design, a look at the life and animation philosophy of the Background Artist and Layout Designer legend. 

In this episode, Tom and Tony interview a true “artist's artist”, Tod Polson, master animation designer and director.  We discuss Tod's amazing book about Maurice Noble and what he learned from Chuck Jones's main layout artist at Warner Brothers Studios.  We then dive into discussing his newest short film, “The 21” a powerful and stylized film that tells the true story of martyred men of faith in the 90s. This is an amazing, Oscar-worthy short!

David Polson AM is an advocate and educator for HIV awareness. Just 29 in 1984 when he was diagnosed in HIV himself, David is currently celebrating his 70th birthday.In 2023, he founded Qtopia, a museum in Sydney dedicated to the commemoration and celebration of LGBTQIA+ resilience. To mark his milestone birthday and contributions to HIV advocacy, the museum will open a memorial garden, dedicated to all queer Australians lost to HIV/AIDS. In this live, in-person conversation, we discuss music by Edith Piaf, Ricky May, and Maria Callas. Learn more about David here, and Qtopia here.Thank you to Forbes Street Studios for hosting this conversation.The other bits:Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy GottListen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlistYou can email me with your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at tracksofourqueers@gmail.comOur beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke TribeSend us a textSupport the showTo celebrate our fiftieth episode, I want to hear your queer tracks. Send me a voice note of a song, album, or artist that has resonated with your life, and I'll include it in Episode 50. Email me your voicenote at tracksofourqueers@gmail.com. Help keep Tracks of Our Queers ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here. Thank you for your support.

Dr. Lonnie Polson is Professor of Communications and Chairman of the Division of Communications at Bob Jones University. He's taught numerous communication classes in speech, acting, performing literation, advanced stage directing and more. He has acted in or directed over 50 stage productions including the film discussed on this broadcast. He also serves as a pastor in Greenville, South Carolina.There are many Christians today, including pastors, who are denying the Lord, maybe not in word, but in their actions as they compromise with this world.This kind of activity is portrayed in the powerful production of the remastered film from 1990 called, The Printing. This movie is based upon real life experiences of people in the former Soviet Union in the early 1980's.The Printing dramatically demonstrates the risk taken by Christians, not to merely smuggle Bibles into the Soviet Union, but to print the Scriptures there. Hear the excerpts that Jim presents while Dr. Polson follows up with his comments. Dr. Polson also discusses his acting role in the movie as a KGB officer, how the movie impacted him and how important the theme of this movie is to our current generation.

Dr. Lonnie Polson is Professor of Communications and Chairman of the Division of Communications at Bob Jones University. He's taught numerous communication classes in speech, acting, performing literation, advanced stage directing and more. He has acted in or directed over 50 stage productions including the film discussed on this broadcast. He also serves as a pastor in Greenville, South Carolina.There are many Christians today, including pastors, who are denying the Lord, maybe not in word, but in their actions as they compromise with this world.This kind of activity is portrayed in the powerful production of the remastered film from 1990 called, The Printing. This movie is based upon real life experiences of people in the former Soviet Union in the early 1980's.The Printing dramatically demonstrates the risk taken by Christians, not to merely smuggle Bibles into the Soviet Union, but to print the Scriptures there. Hear the excerpts that Jim presents while Dr. Polson follows up with his comments. Dr. Polson also discusses his acting role in the movie as a KGB officer, how the movie impacted him and how important the theme of this movie is to our current generation.

The boys sit down with the one and only Ben Polson – Oz's first Ninja Warrior champion and a true content legend! Known for his insane athletic skills and wild challenges, Ben's built a unique space for himself as a fitness creator and music producer. From conquering Mt. Midoriyama to racking up half a million YouTube subscribers, Ben shares his intense training routine, journey to the top, and the highs and lows along the way. This one's raw, real, and packed with inspiration—don't miss it!

In this episode of News Now, we dive into the heated political battle between Democratic congressional hopeful Monica Tranel and GOP U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke over alleged illegal vacation rentals in Whitefish. We also cover the overlap of Montana's deer and elk archery season with youth hunting days, highlighting safety concerns and traditions. Additionally, we discuss the U.S. Department of Education's investigation into discrimination complaints in Kalispell, Whitefish, and Polson school districts. Read more from this week's stories: Rental highlighted in Tranel attack ad is legal, Whitefish officials sayCaution advised as youth rifle hunt overlaps with archery season U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opens investigations in Kalispell, Whitefish and PolsonRead more local and state coverage: Sampling shows treatment of forever chemicals at Grandview Wells site workingMontana Land Board to vote on large conservation easement west of KalispellLack of progress at former Outlaw Inn property leaves eyesore for south KalispellPresentation looks at peculiar attractions along Montana's highwaysKeep up with local election coverage ahead of Nov. 5 at dailyinterlake.com/news/local-elections/  A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

We've heard from the proponents on CI-126, and CI-127, constitutional amendment proposals to change Montana's election laws, now let's hear from those who take a different view.  State Senator Greg Hertz, the long-time Polson lawmaker, joins us to discuss why […] The post CI-126, CI-127: The Resistance, with State Senator Greg Hertz first appeared on Voices of Montana.

In this week's headlines, we cover three major stories making waves in northwest Montana. A grizzly bear encounter on the Highline Trail left one hiker injured but prepared hikers fought back with bear spray. Next, we dive into the recovery of Flathead Lake's water levels after last year's drastic lows. Finally, we discuss the recent error in Montana's overseas voting system that briefly omitted Kamala Harris' name from ballots. Read more from this week's show: Glacier hikers use bear spray to fend off grizzly attackMore rain, slower snowmelt kept Flathead Lake at full pool, officials sayKamala Harris back on Montana's overseas ballotRead more local and state coverage:  Glacier High School plans increased police presence following threat Polson murder suspect upset after estate left to victim, court docs say Court upholds finding that Montana clinic submitted false asbestos claims UM launches Montana's first public occupational therapy program Kalispell Council questions use of city funds for lead line replacement A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

In this episode of ALPS In Brief, our Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with Attorney Ann Moderie to talk about a suicide that should have never happened. — Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Hello, I'm Mark Bassingthwaighte. Welcome to ALPS in Brief, the podcast that comes to you from the Historic Florence Building in beautiful downtown Missoula, Montana. And it's a smoky day out there today, but it's good to be back in the office in terms of the home office for a little while.  And I have a guest that is... I'm very excited to share... have her share her story with you, but it's just you want to talk about a compelling, just difficult, I don't even know how to say it. I mean, I'm still swallowing what I've just heard in terms of a detailed presentation on what she's doing. So my guest is Ann Moderie... Modera.   Ann Moderie:  Moderie.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Moderie. I'm so sorry, Ann.   Ann Moderie:  It's okay.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Bassingthwaighte gets mixed up. Yes. So, but Ann, can you... before we jump into your story, can you just share a little bit about yourself and what you do?   Ann Moderie:  Sure. And thank you for having me, Mark. I am a Montana attorney. I have been practicing for about 25 years. I have practiced out of Polson, Montana, which is on Flathead Lake for that entire time.  I practiced with my father for 14 years, and when he became district court judge, I went out on my own, and I've been out on my own since that time. I have handled primarily civil cases, mostly litigation, over the years. I recently have inherited a lawyer's practice who passed away who did a lot of estate planning and probate.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Wow. Okay.   Ann Moderie:  So I'm transitioning a little bit in the last couple of years, not as much litigation, but always on the plaintiff's side. I have tried to dedicate myself to helping victims, whether it's an unfortunate accident or intentional conduct, but I think there's a real need for attorneys that are willing to get in the fight.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yes. And you have fought an incredible battle. I just finished hearing a presentation that Ann gave that really focused on a first case.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  And it's not your first, or is this your...   Ann Moderie:  Oh gosh, no.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  I've been practicing since 1999.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  And this case came into our firm in 2005.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  But it's the first case of an interesting story. So, Ann, I just invite you, have at it, share what happened and what this is all about.   Ann Moderie:  Well, and I will tell the story, but I think it's important to point out that I was one attorney in a team that tackled-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yes.   Ann Moderie:  ... this issue and these type of cases. So I don't mean to stand out as anyone that handled them by myself. But how I first became introduced to the troubled teen industry, and these are specialty boarding schools for, quote, troubled teens, and sometimes they're called tough love schools. They're a type of school that has its own behavior modification model that is kind of almost like a military-type setting. It's very rigid, very strict. And I didn't even know these schools existed.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  I didn't either until today.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  I mean, this is...   Ann Moderie:  It's under the radar.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  But back in 2005, a case came into our office related to the suicide of a 16-year-old girl at one of these specialty boarding schools. And the school was located in Thompson Falls, Montana, which is in Sanders County, which is a nearby county.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yes.   Ann Moderie:  These... I had no idea this was in our backyard. But the school was a boarding school, mostly for out-of-state students. They are placed there because they are struggling at home, whether it's drugs, alcohol, running away, getting in trouble. Parents would send them to this school as kind of an answer really to the struggles they're having or their concern about their children's safety. And these schools represent to the parents that they are the answer that they are going to change your kids' lives. They're going to turn them around.  And the mother contacted us because her daughter committed suicide at this school called Spring Creek Lodge. And we didn't morally... Suicide cases are difficult, so we really wanted to get the records and study them before we agreed to take it. The mother had access to all of her school records. So the mother got them, presented them to us, and we were mortified with what we saw. The notice that the staff had of this young woman hurting herself was unbelievable. We found 152 instances over six months-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  That is just crazy.   Ann Moderie:  ... where there was clear intent to kill herself-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  ... including statements that, "I want to die." She was cutting. She was crying. She was begging for help. She was acting out physically to staff. She tried running away. She tried hanging herself from her bunk. This was a girl who was struggling, and we felt comfortable with the records that we had that we should pursue this. And these people that ran this should be held accountable.  And it's important to understand this girl's history. She was adopted at birth. Her adopted dad died when she was just a toddler. And then it was just her and her mom against the world. They were close. They had a great... They were very connected with their lives. The mother ran a furniture store. She had her desk, and then she had a little tiny desk next to her where her daughter-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Oh, my gosh. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  ... would work with her. It's pretty neat story actually because they had each other and that's about it. And when this girl got into her teenage years, she started acting out. She started sneaking out. She wasn't involved in hard drugs, but she started experimenting with substances. The mother was very scared.  She didn't know how to rein her in. She didn't want her to rebel more. She was scared where this could go. And I think you have to step back and look at the people who send their kids there. These schools cost anywhere from 3,500 a month to 5,000 a month. So they are parents who can afford-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right. Yes.   Ann Moderie:  ... this kind of care for their children. And if you look at that type of family, boarding schools are not considered a bad thing. I mean, they're very actually elite.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yes.   Ann Moderie:  If you can afford to send your child to a boarding school, my goodness, that is a wonderful opportunity.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  So sending a girl to a boarding school, while some, it rubs them the wrong way, in other ways, it's not unusual for this family from their world.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  So she goes to... Oh, and one more thing about Karlye is she had a learning disability. It was diagnosed. She attended a school specifically designed for people with learning issues, but she was doing real good in school. That wasn't actually a problem in the program that she was in.  The mother went to an educational consultant with her concerns. What should she do? And it was encouraged or advised that she send her to a specialty boarding school where she could be monitored, kept safe while still addressing her learning disability. And she was referred to a New Mexico boarding school. The mother looked into it. She talked to everyone. It seemed to be a good fit.  They had a special education program. She sent her there. And within a short period, this girl ran away and took pills. And the school said, "We are not designed for the care for someone with these concerns or issues." And they sent her home. I mean, the school did the right thing.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right, exactly.   Ann Moderie:  "We're not designed." So she goes home, and the mother's frantic at this point. She doesn't know if she's going to hurt herself if she's going to sneak out and get hurt. She goes back to an educational consultant, and they refer her to what is called Teen Help. It's represented to be a nonprofit referral resource for parents whose children are exhibiting certain types of behavior.  And Teen Help has telemarketers really, when you call in that have a script. We got the scripts that have... They say certain things to pique the parents' fear. "It sounds like you're... you need immediate help. The child, the longer you let it go, the further they're going to go away." One script we found partway through the script, it says to the telemarketer, "MAXIMIZE PROBLEMS" in all caps. They are designed, this company is designed to prey on the fears of parents.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Exactly. Yes. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  So she listens-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  It's social engineering is what I'm hearing.   Ann Moderie:  Oh, yeah. It's very smart, actually. And they give her all these statistics. "Within 24 hours, this many children will commit... will try to commit suicide." I mean, they're just talking to exactly what she's fearful of. And they say, "We're a non-profit. We don't get anything by these referrals. We don't have any connection to these schools.  But we think we have found just the school for your daughter. It's Spring Creek Lodge in Montana, and here are the pictures." It's a beautiful mountain setting. Well-maintained lodges. It looks gorgeous. They have pictures of kids boating and hiking, horseback riding. They show kids at computers. They represented that they have a special education program, 24-hour monitoring, therapy for the kids.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  This sounds like a prayer...   Ann Moderie:  Oh, [inaudible 00:10:29]-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  ... an answer to a prayer for a parent.   Ann Moderie:  Oh, absolutely.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  It sounds... And especially a parent, we've all been there. We have kids who are struggling. I get it.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  I do too.   Ann Moderie:  So it sounds like a perfect fit for her. And the program, though, requires a commitment letter to be written and signed by the mother committing to this program. They also ask the parent to prepare honesty reports about the child. "Has this child ever been dishonest? Have they ever been manipulative?" Well, what teenager hasn't?  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  But they keep that in the child's file, and they tell the parent that, "It's going to be strict. They're going to want to come home. They're going to want to manipulate you but stick to the program. We have a record of success. 15,000 students... children, we have been successfully turned their life around."  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  It sounds great. So the mother does everything that they ask for. She signs a contract. She's going to pay $3,500 a month. She writes a report about her daughter. She agrees to go to seminars. There are seminars that parents have to fly to and attend-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Oh, okay. Yes.   Ann Moderie:  ... that are kind of a educational this is how you be a better parent type of thing. She agrees to it all, and she sends her daughter off. And the conditions at the school are not like the pictures.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  At the time this young woman was going there, there were approximately 500 kids going to this school.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Oh my gosh.   Ann Moderie:  There were kids sleeping on mattresses on the floor because they didn't have the room for them.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  But we later found out that this school is part of a network of worldwide schools. And some of those schools were getting closed down by government agencies and they were taking the overflow. So that's why it was overcrowded. Lice was rampant. Kids would've complained they didn't have enough food. And they told the family that, "This is a level system. You start at level one with zero points.  And as you do good things and accomplish certain tasks, you gain points. And if you gain enough points, you go to level two through level six. And at level six, you can graduate." And average time it takes to graduate is a year that these kids are in these programs. On level one, you can't talk, you can't make eye contact, you can't look out the window, you can't talk to your parents. You are completely isolated socially because... until you get to level two.  Well, another part of getting past level one is you have to succeed in their educational program. Their educational program turns out to be completely self-taught. There are no teachers teaching. They put a kid on a wooden box at a wooden carrel, and they give them a workbook. They have to go through the workbook and then take a quiz at the end. And if you pass that quiz, you move on to the next subject. Well, someone with a learning disability-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Exactly.   Ann Moderie:  ... is not...  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  They're not going to be able to do that.   Ann Moderie:  No.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  Of course not. Which showed right from the start, it was obvious she couldn't get past one subject. She was... And you would... there's a window above the carrels where the student sat. And if you looked out the window, you lost points. Very quickly, things dissolved. It was not good. She could not get off level one. She could not speak to her mother.  And she already went in depressed and having some suicidal ideation. And under this point system, suicide attempts or suicide talk, you lose all your points. You're punished. They also have what they call intervention rooms, which is solitary confinement. And that is a punishment for being suicidal. They put you into solitary confinement, and you can be in there for days at a time.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  It blows me away that the consequences... You have somebody who's suicidal, and then what they do is going to make her more suicidal.   Ann Moderie:  And that's exactly what happened, Mark.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. [inaudible 00:14:51] gosh.   Ann Moderie:  It was painfully obvious in the record. It was just snowballing. She starts cutting. She starts trying to hang herself. It was just daily. And their response was to just keep putting her in intervention. That was their response and to take points away.  And what's most concerning too is that the mother wasn't being told about this. Her only communication came from staff. And the staff was telling her this entire time that she's being manipulative. "She's trying to work us. Don't fall for it."  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  So these are the honesty statements. They have information now that they can...   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Gotcha.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Gotcha.   Ann Moderie:  In fact, these honesty reports come not only up in that scenario, but if children in these schools allege abuse or mistreatment, the staff will pull out the honesty reports. And they say, "Look, even their own families say they're dishonest. How can you believe this?"  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right.   Ann Moderie:  They're used against the kids. But at one point, Karlye's begging for therapy. And Spring Creek Lodge, interestingly, is very open to that. Come to find out, they do have a mental health facility on campus, but it's co-owned by the director of Spring Creek Lodge.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Of course, it is.   Ann Moderie:  Of course, it is. So they're all over that.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. Yep.   Ann Moderie:  They say... They contact the mother, and they say, "She's asking for therapy. We can provide it at $150 an hour. We're happy to do that." And the mother, of course, being a wonderful, loving mother, says, "Of course, I will do..."  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Well, yes, you want to do the right thing.   Ann Moderie:  "... I will do anything to help her. Absolutely. No, any cost." And so they set her up with therapy, and she starts going to a therapist. Come to find out later, the only degree the therapist had at that time was a high school diploma. And he was charging $150 an hour to this mother.  And the therapy clinic did not have access to the school records, so that they didn't even know she was suicidal. She was going through therapy with this guy, and he was talking to her about her friends back home. And the loss of father, I mean, he didn't even know she was suicidal at that point-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Wow.   Ann Moderie:  ... when he was giving therapy. But when... Another thing that happens when children are suicidal at this school, they not only punish them, but they put them on what's called high risk, which is more supervised.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right. Gotcha.   Ann Moderie:  More supervision by parents. Every half hour, the staff has to actually sign something saying they've checked on her, which is a good thing. That part is good.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  That is a good thing.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  You can get off of high-risk status if a panel of seven staff members vote you off, none of whom have mental health training, none of whom have training in suicide risk assessment. So she was on and off high risk. They voted her off. I remember asking one staff member, "So why did you vote her off?" She was voted off high risk, I think, four days before she killed herself.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  And the staff member said, "Well, I saw her on campus, across campus, and she looked like she was smiling, and she looked happy." And it turns out she's legally blind.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Oh, my...   Ann Moderie:  It just gets...  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  You can't make this stuff up.   Ann Moderie:  You can't make this up. I know.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  It just... Oh my God.   Ann Moderie:  So this is in 2004. Up to the day she kills herself, she's threatening suicide. They lose track of her for an hour. She goes into a bathroom stall, and she hangs herself. And two staff members found her, panicked, and ran. They brought other staff members back. They took her down, and she was still breathing-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  [inaudible 00:18:32].   Ann Moderie:  ... but no one had CPR training. They didn't know how to help her. And she died in the helicopter on the way-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Oh, my gosh.   Ann Moderie:  ... to the hospital.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  This is a crazy story.   Ann Moderie:  It's painful to hear. It's painful to tell.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  So that's how we got involved in trying to hold this school and the directors accountable. But what we found in this case is that this is a small part of a major operation. There is what is called the World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools. It's called WWASP.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Okay.   Ann Moderie:  And it's a network of schools... Well, they call them schools. They're programs across the whole world. They have them worldwide. And you start looking at how they all follow the same model, behavior modification model. All the schools have to enter into contracts with the same companies. These companies take a third of the profit off the top. So this is millions that these companies are making.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  And if you dig through all of these companies, the layers and layers of ownership, it seems to all flow down to the same group of individuals who are located in Utah and who are the founders of this network of schools. And that's who we concentrated on at the end is because that's where the money was going.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  So it resulted in settlements with some of the defendants early on. It resulted in a three-week trial. It was... And that led to other cases against this same school or being... There were other schools in Montana. I think I recently heard that there's, I think, 72 schools right now in Montana of this... Not WWASP schools, but just specialty boarding schools.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Okay.   Ann Moderie:  I think that that's what I heard.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  All right.   Ann Moderie:  But they have largely been unregulated. There's no federal regulation of these schools. It's left to the states. And in Montana, there was no regulation, or true regulation, until 2019. And in 2019, a law was passed that provided for these schools to be under the regulation of the Montana Department of Health and Human Services after there was a lot of press about these schools, and that has had some positive effects.  There has been some closures, investigations, and I'm grateful that we're inching towards that. But for those of us that work in this school, they... in this field, that we know that there needs to be much more done because the people that were running Spring Creek Lodge, they're involved in these other schools in Montana. There's been allegations of abuse or misconduct. The problem is still there. A little bit of regulations are not enough. What we want is federal regulation. That's our goal.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  The ultimate goal. Okay.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah. And the more we talk about it, the closer we can get to that goal.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Right. Right.   Ann Moderie:  And that is where this Netflix documentary called The Program comes in is a former student of one of these schools did a documentary. She is a filmmaker out of LA, former student. And she put together this documentary on these schools and specifically WWASP and did an amazing job. She very talented young woman.  Took a lot of courage because she's been taking the heat since then. But I was asked to participate in this program... the program, this documentary, which I did, and I was happy to do so. And we are hoping that this will have some positive effect. And just getting the word out is something.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  I want to make sure, folks, that you are clear. So there is, as a result of this case, other people have become aware. And this... A past student at one of these schools has filmed that they've created this series on Netflix, and it is called The Program, right.   Ann Moderie:  Yes.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  So if that's a show, it's a show I got to go look at.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  I just... Again, I've had no idea. But I want to make sure all of you listening are aware of what to look for as well. Why... You got involved in this, I guess. And you've had some success changing the law here in Montana. Have you been involved in any other matters with any of these schools? Is this a practice area that you continue in-   Ann Moderie:  Well...  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  ... to some degree?   Ann Moderie:  Yes. I've had... I've been personally involved in two other cases. The other one was a case against... another case against Spring Creek Lodge.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Okay.   Ann Moderie:  I was involved in another case against another facility. And then I have been acted as a consultant on several other cases that are dealing with these same entities or their same individuals. The school, Spring Creek Lodge, closed in 2009.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  As a result of these legal [inaudible 00:23:53]-   Ann Moderie:  Well, I think they were in legal trouble. They were having these issues and bad press. But I think the economy at that time might have had something to do with the two because this was the recession.  And to be honest, I think that the recession had a lot to do with these closures. And WWASP is no longer in effect. But as I understand it, the people involved in these companies are still involved in the field but just under different names or under different capacities.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  They kind of just disappear but regrow somewhere else in a different name. But everything... They're still going full bore, is what I'm hearing.   Ann Moderie:  That's my understanding.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah, unfortunately.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Why do you like... Why is it important to you to talk about this?   Ann Moderie:  I feel like the more we talk about it, the closer we are to change.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Okay.   Ann Moderie:  Because the lawsuits haven't necessarily stopped them.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  Bad press. They know how to handle bad press. They're skilled media. They have media point consultants... professional consultants. I feel like the stories are what captures people. And that's why the documentary, I think, is so well done.  And she interviews and has [inaudible 00:25:20] former students participate and say what their experience was like and then what effect it's had on their lives. And I feel like I didn't even know about it. I didn't even know this existed. But we're making some headway. People are starting to learn about it. And even if it doesn't result in a successful lawsuit, if it prevents one parent from sending a child-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yes, of course.   Ann Moderie:  ... I've done my job.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. Yeah. Are there things that you think others, primarily all of us in the legal profession, could do here?   Ann Moderie:  I think being open to cases when they come into your office. I think at least taking a close look at these cases, even if it's not something that you generally handle, hearing these kids out and being open to it. I know that I have been contacted since this documentary came out by many past students, but we have statute of limitations issues. The school closed in 2009.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Okay. Right.   Ann Moderie:  The kids... Statute of limitations starts running when they turn 18 unless there was some kind of... they didn't realize there was a problem, and it was tied to the school. But that's very rare with the records they have in the school.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. Yeah.   Ann Moderie:  So I hope that as a legal community, we open ourselves up to these stories. And even if you don't end up taking it, trying to give the family the support they need. There are organizations out there that help survivors of these schools that they've got a hotline you can call and get help. So the more awareness we can do as attorneys, I think, is the best.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Okay. And I absolutely agree with you. If you would like, you are welcome to share contact information if anyone in the audience happens to stumble onto something like this. If you would rather not, that is fine. I will share mine. And I assure you folk and mine's widely available, and I can pass things on, but...   Ann Moderie:  Well, I don't want to use this as a means-  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  It's okay.   Ann Moderie:  ... of getting cases either, though. I don't want it to seem like that.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Well, no, no. That's not... It's maybe they have a case, and how did you handle it?   Ann Moderie:  Okay. Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  I'm not trying to help drum up business for you.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  It's, are you able to, or if you would like to have someone reach out so that they can help spread the word, they can understand what to do.   Ann Moderie:  Sure. Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  If not, I'll just share my information. How about we leave it at that?   Ann Moderie:  Well, I have a website, Moderie Law, and my contact information is on there. I'm always happy I to visit with survivors, and if I can help, help. If I can't, try to refer them to an organization or individuals that can. I'm always in any capacity, whether it's this field... this area of law, or not, I think that we need to do that as attorneys.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Yeah. [inaudible 00:28:30].   Ann Moderie:  [inaudible 00:28:30] job.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Well, I really appreciate you taking the time to share this story again. And I'm glad that we have an opportunity to continue to try to spread the message.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  This is... I just am still, I wouldn't say, shock. I had no idea. And it's troubling to me. That's the word I'm looking for.   Ann Moderie:  Yeah.  Mark Bassingthwaighte:  Well, folks, I'm going to wrap with that. I encourage you to if you have any interest, and take a look at the Netflix series. Again, it's The Program. And if you have questions, concerns on risk management issues, ethics, insurance coverage, and all the things that I tend to do, I'm not the risk manager for ALPS. I'm hired by ALPS to be the risk manager for the bar at large.  And you are free to reach out to me at any time if there's anything I can do. My email is mbass, M-B-A-S-S@alpsinsurance.com. A-L-P-Sinsurance, one word.com. And I can also, if you ever want to reach out to Ann and have trouble locating her, reach out to me, and I can pass information along [inaudible 00:29:43] happy to do that. So that's it. Thanks for listening. Have a good [inaudible 00:29:47]. Bye-bye.   

https://skool.com/dripjobs https://dripjobs.com Jedediah Poulsen of Innovative Custom Coatings wants to scale his business to leave a legacy for his family. He specializes in high-end custom finishes, including faux finishes and epoxy floors. Currently, he takes on any job that comes his way to stay busy, but he wants to be able to pick and choose his projects. Tanner Mullen advises Jedediah to focus on scaling his epoxy flooring services, as they are more profitable and easier to teach others. Tanner also emphasizes the importance of learning to say no and implementing predictable marketing strategies to attract the right customers. Jedediah is open to hiring a marketing agency and recognizes the need to delegate tasks to his team members. The goal is to create a scalable and profitable business that allows Jedediah to focus on his artistic skills. In this conversation, Jedediah and Tanner discuss the importance of focusing on a specific service, such as epoxy, to maximize efficiency and profitability. They also talk about the benefits of presenting quotes in person and the need for sales training to improve closing ratios. Tanner emphasizes the importance of hiring a marketing agency with a proven track record and the need for lead nurturing and effective sales techniques. They discuss the potential for growth and the opportunity to build a successful business that can be passed on to future generations.

As August winds down, it's the perfect time to savor those final summer moments while preparing for the busy season ahead. Join us as we navigate the bustling farmer's markets across the Flathead Valley, from Whitefish to Polson, gathering the best local produce—especially those coveted Dixon melons. Whether it's enjoying live music at The Raven or celebrating community at events like the Whitefish Trail Hootenanny, there's no shortage of activities to keep your summer spirit alive. Let's soak up every last bit of summer together!Check out all our events: dailyinterlake.com/events Links to events in this episode:Columbia Falls Community Market (on Thursday) Columbia Falls Farmers Market (on Sunday) Bigfork Monday MarketWhitefish Farmers Market Kalispell Farmers MarketPolson Farmers Market Full Moon Party at The Raven! August 19th Live music at The Raven- Paul Cataldo! August 21st Live music at The Raven- Miller Campbell! Saturday, August 24th Farm Dinner with Land to Hand MT Whitefish Trail Hootenanny 2024 Summer S.N.O.W. Bus Brewfest A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us

Every summer during our Equipping Classes, we feature "Christians You Should Know." This year, Tara and Pastor Sam delve into the life and legacy of Irenaeus, often hailed as "The Father of Theology." They explore his profound contributions to theological thought and its impact on our understanding today. They also reflect on the significance of learning from the lives of Christians who have paved the way before us.

Starting August 4, 2024, West Park will implement new service times! In today's episode, Tara discusses these changes with Pastor Sam and Jake Bishop, exploring their implications across various ministries. They also highlight the introduction of new Equipping Classes aimed at fostering deeper spiritual growth and congregation engagement.

We continue our conversation with Polson, Montana city manager Ed Meece in Part 2 of our interview series.  In this episode, Ed talks about: ✅ a new state association for Montana city managers that is not affiliated with the ICMA, ✅ a conversation he had with ICMA CEO Marc Ott and Ray Baray, his chief of staff, and ✅ why he is so excited about the new American Association of Municipal Executives   SHOW NOTES: Ed Meece's LinkedIn page SUBMIT JOB POSTING: Do you have an executive or senior level vacancy in your organization? Use this form/link to submit your job listing in my weekly newsletter for just $100: https://forms.gle/ceMzWqeLwiRFRAGj9 SUPPORT THE PODCAST: Subscribe to my FREE weekly report of city and county manager resignations, terminations, and retirements (RTRs) at this link: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/city-manager-rtrs-job-board-7164683251112992768/ If you would like to support the podcast by making a donation, please use the "Buy Me A Coffee" link. Please rate and review the podcast on Apple or your preferred platform if you enjoy the show. It helps tremendously. But more importantly, refer your friends and peers to podcast through personal conversations and posts on your social media platforms. Joe Turner's LinkedIn Page City Manager Unfiltered YouTube Page - Subscribe Today! Note: Page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  

Join us while we discuss the murder of Joel Polson and the kidnapping of Margaret Harritt. We'll discuss their lives leading up to their trek on the Appalachian Trail, what happened, as well as the investigation.Join our Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/449439969638764A special thank you to our jam thief, Mary Quiton!https://www.patreon.com/truecreepshttps://www.truecreeps.com/shopwww.truecreeps.comHave an episode idea or a question about a case? Submit them here: https://www.truecreeps.com/ideasandquestionsTwitter @truecreepsInstagram @truecreepspodFacebook.com/truecreepspodEmail us at truecreepspod@gmail.comNational Park ServiceAppalachian Trail Histories | Early Thru Hikers · HikersAppalachian Trail ConservancyMargaret's statementRalph InterviewInvestigative SummaryLow Gap ShelterA List of Hostels on the Appalachian Trail - The TrekHike to Low GapJoel Polson AutopsyShelters | Appalachian Trail ConservancyThe First Recorded Murder on the Appalachian TrailThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

“There's much more to learn and a lot of research happening on what a healthy gut actually is. What it's starting to show us is that if your gut is healthy, then your overall well-being your overall health is pretty good.” Stephanie Polson Top Five Tips To Improve Your Gut Health 1.        Increasing fibre consumption and how to do this in a way that makes you feel good2.        Get your liquids right (stay hydrated and what about alcohol?) 3.        Prebiotic fibre & resistant starch - two components of food you need to prioritise4.        What you need to know about probiotics & fermented foods5.        Mix it up! Get variety with your food TIME STAMP SUMMARY 01:28 Why gut health is so important05:10 Increasing your fibre consumption is crucial for gut health13:22 Prebiotic are a great way to increasing good bacteria 23:24 Food diversity is the key to good gut health Where to find Stephanie?Website                   https://linktr.ee/up_statuss LinkedIn                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-polson-upstatuss  Stephanie Polson Bio Steph Polson is the Director and Lead Nutrition Consultant at up_statuss, a contemporary nutrition consultancy. Steph is a Registered Nutritionist in Australia and New Zealand and prior to up_statuss worked in Sanitarium's nutrition department for 5+ years. She is a professional speaker being a full member of the professional speakers association NZ and associate member in Australia. Steph helps individuals with their health & nutrition, speaks at corporates, hosts the up_statuss podcast, advises food companies on their nutrition marketing, plus more! A highlight of her career so far has been helping ex-All Blacks on the television show “Match Fit” get their health back. 

Katie Polson-McCannon from the "Down the Alley" high school lacrosse podcast joins the show to talk to Logan about some of the top teams in the State on the girls side of the game! Among other topics, the duo discuss Lakeville South's recent triumph against Prior Lake, Benilde-St. Maragaret's hot start to the season as they defend their State title, and other top contenders that could stir up this Spring's State Tourney! Logan and Katie also discuss the challenges the weather presents the girls game this time of year.

How can you make discomfort work for, rather than against you?On today's episode of Potent, Steven Lawson and Shannon Huffman Polson, founder of The Grit Institute, explore the transformational power of grit, and how you can build grit in your own life to live into a deeper potential through moving towards rather than away from discomfort, change, and difficulty. Uncover how discomfort, service, and challenging experiences pave the way for transformation and a more purposeful existence.About Today's GuestShannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage,Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, as well as the memoir North of Hope. She is the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to whole leader development, and host of The Grit Factor podcast. Polson also teaches on the faculty of the Tuck School's Leadership and Strategic Initiative Executive Education Program.As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership, grit, purpose and story to address the needs of her clients in the face of challenge and change with world-class keynotes and executive education.After serving for a decade in the armed services, Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth, and later her MFA. She went on to lead outstanding teams in the corporate world in the medical device industry and atMicrosoft. As a community leader, Polson successfully envisioned, founded and led the completion of a $6.5M new library and civic center.Polson has a decade of experience speaking to companies and organizations around the world, and is consistently the highest rated speaker at her events. Polson lives with her husband and two children in Washington State.https://shannonpolson.com/https://www.thegritinstitute.com/podcasts/Show Notes02:00 The Grit Factor03:20 Why grit?04:16 The double crucible05:50 What to do when the cards are against you?10:19 Encounters with death13:23 Courageously engaging death/life16:52 Danger to be consumed with purpose18:32 Trusting oneself19:42 Connect with inner compass22:36 A holistic approach24:29 Raising kids with grit 27:55 Belonging and significance29:55 Doomsday news32:32 Can't make friends?33:54 Comfortable with uncomfortable38:13 Outgrowing the box analogy39:13 how you navigate growing42:24 What does great look like46:14 Trust the process/love the work47:50 Mary Poppins50:27 Gratitude changes you52:36 Look for ways to serveThis podcast is brought to you by the Monk Manual. The monk manual is dedicated to providing best-in-class tools for helping you build a more potent life, and experience peaceful being and purposeful doing on a daily basis. If you'd like to be more intentional with your time and energy - please visit monkmanual.com. The Potent Podcast is produced and edited by Justin Sinclair, who also composed the the theme music. Additional editing support and mixing by Aaron Feeney. Design by Kristin Bural of Soulbeam Studios.

In this episode, host Larry Conley and his guests honor the life of St. Louis (MO) Firefighter Ben Polson, who died in the line of duty while responding to a house fire on January 13, 2022. Larry speaks with special guest April Cayce, the founder of Rebound 911, members of Engine House 13, and Colonel Kyle Taylor to talk about the healing process and honor Ben's life. Brought to you by MagneGrip and IFSTA.  

Stephen Turner's life story embodies the spirit of true entrepreneurship, adventure, and community engagement. Stephen founded, owns, and operates Brother's Construction Inc. in Polson, Montana, and shares his insights into the world of entrepreneurship, and evolving business models as the world around us shifts, especially during the challenging times of COVID-19. In addition to his construction experience, Stephen has nearly three decades of flying as a licensed commercial pilot, offering a rare glimpse into the aviation world, including time spent as a pilot for the Montana Federal Reserve. Outside of his aviation career, Stephen has been a hunting guide in the breathtaking landscapes of Montana for over 27 years. Come along on a journey through the highs and lows of his multifaceted life. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an aviation enthusiast, an outdoor lover, or someone who cherishes community involvement, this episode has something for you. The Speed of War Comic Series: https://www.thespeedofwar.com/ Check out the newest Cleared Hot Gear here: https://shop.clearedhotpodcast.com/  

Tara sits down with Jack Underwood, Lisa Newsome and Pastor Sam Polson to talk about the formation of CedarBrook Outreach and how it has grown over the past several years. Also, Jack and Lisa share the vision for the surrounding community and how CedarBrook partners with West Park to accomplish their goals. Resources www.westparkbaptist.org/cedarbrookoutreach

Throwback Trivia Takedown takes trivia back to the glory days from the late 20th century to the early 2000's. Two challengers go head to head in a duel of the decades where the one with the most nostalgic knowledge of pop culture comes out victorious.  Do you know your nostalgia?  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bfopnetwork.com⁠⁠

In this awe-inspiring episode, Hilary welcomes the extraordinary Shannon Huffman Polson, a beacon of strength, resilience, and unyielding determination. ⁣ ⁣ Shannon's life story reads like an epic novel, filled with triumphs over adversity. During this episode of HIListically Speaking,  she shares the invaluable wisdom behind her grit and leadership.⁣ ⁣From her groundbreaking achievements as one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army to her remarkable journey through grief and loss, Shannon's experiences are a testament to the human spirit's capacity to rise above even the darkest moments.⁣ ⁣ Tune in as she imparts powerful insights on how to harness resilience, embrace challenges, and emerge stronger than ever before.⁣ Through her compelling narratives and profound wisdom, Shannon will inspire you to unlock your own reservoirs of inner strength and leadership.⁣ ⁣ This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone facing adversity, reminding us that within every challenge lies an opportunity for growth and transformation. ⁣ ⁣ Prepare to be moved, uplifted, and inspired to rise, just as Shannon has done time and time again.⁣ ⁣ Grab a copy and download Shannon's Grit Factor Manifesto for FREE. https://training.thegritinstitute.com/the-grit-factor-manifesto⁣ ⁣ Connect with Shannon on social media at @shannonhpolson. Check out the Grit Institute on YouTube: @thegritinstitute Learn more about The Grit Institute by visiting thegritinstitute.com. You can also check out her books at The Grit Factor and North of Hope at shannonpolson.com⁣ ⁣ Share your voice of gratitude on the HIListically Speaking Podcast. Visit speakpipe.com/hilisticallyspeaking and press record. Your message will be shared in an upcoming episode. ⁣ Want to know how you can turn your own traumas into triumphs? Book a free session with me today and HUG it Out for your health.  https://hilaryrusso.as.me/hugitout⁣   ⁣ Connect with Hilary @hilaryrusso⁣ HUG it Out Collective on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/hugitoutcollective Instagram:⁣ https://www.instagram.com/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ YouTube:⁣ https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso⁣ ⁣ Facebook:⁣ https://www.facebook.com/hilisticallyspeaking⁣ ⁣ Twitter:⁣ https://twitter.com/HilaryRusso⁣ ⁣ TikTok:⁣ https://www.tiktok.com/@hilisticallyspeaking⁣ ⁣ Website:⁣ https://www.hilaryrusso.com/podcast⁣  ⁣

In this episode of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, Shannon Huffman Polson, founder of The Grit Institute, delves into the essence of grit, resilience, and purpose. Drawing from her diverse experiences in the military, academia, and corporate world, Shannon introduces practical exercises to cultivate grit, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on life's events to shape one's future narrative. Discussing resilience, she underscores the significance of commitment, embracing failures, and fostering a growth mindset. Additionally, Shannon accentuates the role of adaptability, active listening, and understanding one's purpose in negotiations and organizational success.

In this Veteran's Day special edition of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, Shannon Huffman Polson, a former U.S. Army Apache helicopter pilot and author of “The Grit Factor,” discusses her unexpected journey into the military through ROTC at Duke University. She highlights the invaluable ‘make-it-happen' mindset she acquired during her military tenure and how it bolstered her pursuits in academia, the corporate world, and nonprofit sectors. Additionally, Shannon delves into her definition of ‘grit' as “dogged determination in difficult circumstances” and shares personal stories emphasizing its significance. The podcast touches upon challenges faced by women in male-dominated fields and the importance of genuine inclusivity in leadership roles.

In this newest addition of Press Play we have Tin Finley playing! Included after the performance is a interview the members of Tin Finley, so stay tuned until the very end! A little info on Tin Finley"The band Tin Finley can trace its beginnings to the Tin Angel restaurant in Nashville.Members of the band say a seed was planted there that later cultivated in Montana, where the trio now blends harmonies and creative passions for music.Whitefish musician Annette Strean was pursuing her career and working at the Tin Angel when she met her future husband, Kirk Cornelius, during his meet-up with a friend at the local haunt. Years later, Kati O'Toole, who grew up in Polson, would be living in Nashville and working at the Tin Angel too, when she was introduced to Strean by a mutual friend.“But I also went to her show. She played at the Mercury Lounge and I was in the audience. I just thought she was so cool up there on stage. So yeah, that's the first time I really saw her,” O'Toole said.The two probably couldn't have predicted back then that more than a decade later they would be harmonizing in a treehouse back home in Montana."Taylor Inman (Daily Inter Lake)You can find Tin Finley on,https://tinfinley.comhttps://www.instagram.com/tinfinleyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0br3tifvPcNbG09ekTolQv?si=lnMNCezKS1eGg7NnhmJEQg&nd=1https://www.youtube.com/@tinfinley6728 Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Shannon (Shay) Huffman Polson - Founder, The Grit Institute, Leadership Speaker and Author  Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP.  www.CavnessHR.com CavnessHR Crowdfunding Campaign We are doing an equity crowdfunding campaign for CavnessHR. You can become an owner in CavnessHR by taking part in our campaign. Learn more here. https://wefunder.com/cavnesshr Shannon's Bio Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, and the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to whole leader development and a focus on grit and resilience. As one of the first women to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army, leading line units on three continents, Polson combines her passion and firsthand experience in and study of leadership and grit to deliver world-class keynotes and training to companies and organizations on leadership and grit. After serving for a decade in the armed services, Polson earned her MBA at the Tuck School at Dartmouth.  She went on to lead outstanding teams in the corporate world at Guidant Corporation (later Boston Scientific) and Microsoft Corporation. Shannon lives in Washington State. We talked about the following and other items Her appearance on NBC Today  Can women have it all What makes someone a leader  Becoming one of the first females to fly the Apache helicopter in the U.S. Army  How do you influence other women to tell their story  Embracing failure Embracing success  The Grit Factor  Living in France Advice to anyone who is the only blank in the room Shannon's Social Media Shannon's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonhpolson/ Shannon's Website: https://shannonpolson.com/ Shannon's YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcpleeDo9xXWkqau90yLHog Shannon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonhpolson/ Shannon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABorderLife The Grit Institute: https://www.thegritinstitute.com/ Shannon's Book - The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World  https://www.amazon.com/Grit-Factor-Resilience-Male-Dominated-Organization/dp/1633697266/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=the+grit+factor&qid=1579913022&sr=8-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=shannonhpolso-20&linkId=de37c60b756365aead07d9006a9c0c08&language=en_US

Shannon Huffman Polson, one of the first female Apache Helicopter Pilots in the US Army, author, and founder of The Grit Institute shares how to find your grit through identifying your purpose, which is the core of your story.

The Montana Grizzlies look to bounce back from a tough loss to open Big Sky Play and the Montana State Bobcats look to keep the train rolling after a dominant 40-0 win over Weber State in a battle of top 10 FCS teams. On the local side we recap crosstown flag football and crosstown soccer between our Kalispell schools Glacier and Flathead. Plus, a look at the Western AA and Western A Golf Divisional that saw Polson take home a title and Glacier have a strong showing. Last but not least we roll through the Prep Football Roundup featuring Glacier, Flathead, Columbia Falls, Whitefish and more! Hosted/Produced by Josh Duganhttps://twitter.com/jdugan406#Montana #flatheadvalley #football #summer #collegefootball #grizzlies #bobcats #2023_______________________________________________________________________Special thanks to Nomad GCS and Hagadone Media Group Montana for their support.https://nomadgcs.com/Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Ed is the City Manager at City of Polson in Montana. Ed and i chat about his journey from Kentucky to what led him to the wonderful state of Montana. We also cover topics like what its like to work with Native American Tribal government and also finding talent in such a small pool of potential resources. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.

It's a juicy monster of an episode this week on Monster Kid Radio! In addition to Mark Matzke's Beta Capsule Review (for all your Ultraman needs) and Kenny's Look at Famous Monsters of Filmland, Derek is joined by Willow Polson to discuss , a series following up one of Derek's favorite films. There's an active push to build up their , and Willow tells us why. Plus, horror host Lord Blood-Rah returns to the podcast for a high-level history of horror hosting - the traditions, the icons, and why we're living in a new golden age of horror hosting. Team Deth YouTube Channel -  Voicemail: (360) 524-2484‬ Email: Monster Kid Radio's Discord Server - Monster Kid Radio on Reddit - Monster Kid Radio on Twitch! - - Monster Kid Radio on YouTube - Follow Lord Blood-Rah Lord Blood-Rah - Lord Blood-Rah on YouTube - Follow Willow Polson and The Manos ChroniclesThe Manos Chronicles on Patreon - The Manos Chronicles on Facebook - Follow Mark MatzkeMonster Fest 2024 - Monsteropolis - Monster Study Group - Small Town Monsters - Monster Fest - Small Town Monsters YouTube Channel (Home of SasWatch) - Monster Kid Radio Amazon Wishlist -     Monster Kid Radio on TeePublic -  Next time on Monster Kid Radio: 1932's The Mask of Fu Manchu (dir. Charles Brabin, Charles Vidor) with Scott Glancy The opening and closing song Tope Suicida () provided courtesy of  - All original content of Monster Kid Radio by is licensed under a .

Helena product "Suga" Sean O'Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling to take home the UFC Bantamweight Title. Former Griz star linebacker and Glacier High product Patrick O'Connell is making waves with the Seattle Seahawks in preseason and received high praise from Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll. With prep football getting underway this week Josh runs through the football schedules for Glacier and Flathead this season and takes a look at some of the biggest games involving other valley teams week one including Whitefish, Bigfork, Polson, and Columbia Falls. Plus, a prep recruiting update as Cody Schweikert of Columbia Falls + Henry Sellards and Issac Keim of Glacier all announced their collegiate commitments recently. We close things out with some exciting Glacier Range Riders news as the valley's pro baseball team made national headlines as Glacier Bank Park won the Ballpark Digest fan vote for best MLB partner stadium in the country with over 70,000 casting votes. Hosted/Produced by Josh Dugan https://twitter.com/jdugan406#Montana #flatheadvalley #football #summer #collegefootball #grizzlies #bobcats #2023 _______________________________________________________________________Special thanks to Nomad GCS and Hagadone Media Group Montana for their support. https://nomadgcs.com/https://www.hagadonemediagroup.com/montanaVisit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Bone dry conditions, powerful winds and multiple new wildfire starts kept ground and air firefighting resources busy in recent days. Evacuation orders are in effect northwest of Polson due to the Nirada Fire.

Bone dry conditions, powerful winds and multiple new wildfire starts kept ground and air firefighting resources busy in recent days. Evacuation orders are in effect northwest of Polson due to the Nirada Fire.

James and Matthew sit down with Sue and Coleen to discuss how they see God working in them today and through the different stages of their lives.  

He was one of the busiest, and most effective legislators at the 68th Montana legislative session. State Senator Greg Hertz of Polson carried around 60 bills, 33 of which were passed into law.  From housing to tax rebates, healthcare to […]

Today's guest is an incredible man that took a leap from Wall Street to campground ownership. He shares what to do and see in and around Yellowstone National Park. Chase Becker and his business partner Jim Omstrom worked on Wall Street and decided that the stress and not being able to spend time with their kids was not what they wanted to do. They decided to buy a campground then ended up buying 4 of them. A family-friendly RV park and campground located 45 minutes from the heart of DallasConsistently one of the top-rated Motorcoach Parks of America and No. 1 rated in MontanaRed Rock RV Park is conveniently located only 22 miles from the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park and less than a two-hour drive to Jackson Hole, WY, and Bozeman, MT. Red Rock is one of the highest-rated RV parks in the area and has 155 full-hookup RV sites. The park offers an abundance of amenities including, a retail store, individual fire pits, a playground, and pickleball courts.The first thing you'll notice when you arrive at the Polson, Montana KOA is the breathtaking panoramic views of the Mission Mountains rising behind the massive blue gem of Flathead Lake.Today's Episode Information & Links Open Road Resorts 10% Discount on any new Open Road Resorts reservations Just mention the RV LIFE Podcast 20% extension discount for Red Rock and Dallas NE campgroundsAny reservation made prior 5/3/2023 and you want to extend your stay.Episodes sponsors    • MotorHome Tires    • Liquid Rubber • Wholesale Warranties • National Indoor RV Centers • RV Trip Wizard   The best RV Safe GPS   Use Code: RVLIFEPodcast for 25% off your first year Episodes Sponsors & Discounts: • RV Trip Wizard Code: RVLIFEPodcast for 25% off • Harvest Hosts Code: HUNT20 for 20% off • Open Road Resorts Mention RV LIFE Podcast for discounts • Boondockers Welcome Code: HUNT20 for 20% off • Kracken Adventure Bikes - Code: Hunt for $400 off • AirSkits Use Discount Code: RVPOD • Liquid Rubber Code: RVLIFEPOD for 15% off • Wholesale Warranties • National Indoor RV Centers • MotorHome Tires Follow, Leave Comments, or Message Us On Social Media: Facebook Instagram Linktree Check Out Dan & Patti's RV Lifestyle Youtube Channel

Being able to bounce back from adversity is a critical skill in being successful in business and in living a healthy, fulfilled life. In general, resilient people have better mental and physical health, are more productive, have a greater sense of purpose, and experience greater success. In this episode, Shannon Huffman Polson discusses the challenges she faced as a pioneer in military aviation. Shannon also shares what she has learned about developing resilience that anyone can apply in the face of disappointment, defeat, and adversity. Shannon was one of the first women to pilot an Apache attack helicopter in the United States Army. She is also the author of the book “The Grit Factor” which helps people find their history and core purpose, gather and practice the skills to develop grit, and own their uniqueness while leading in difficult times. At age 19, Shannon became the youngest woman ever to climb Denali, the highest mountain in North America. She went on to reach the summits of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilimanjaro. She is the founder of The Grit Institute, a leadership institute committed to whole leader development, and host of The Grit Factor podcast. She also teaches on the faculty of the Tuck School's Leadership and Strategic Initiative Executive Education Program.

Today we're joined by our friend Sam and we're pretty sure by the end of the episode, he will be your friend Sam too. Join us as Sam shares his story of how he learned even if we meet in separate buildings on Sunday morning, we're all the body of Christ.  Sam Polson is the pastor at West Park Baptist Church. He is married to Susan, had 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren.  Email Rick at rickdunn61@gmail.com or find him on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Email Lauren at laurengmorgan@gmail.com or find her on Instagram.

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Today, I'm joined by Shannon Huffman Polson. Shannon is a leadership speaker, author, and founder of the Grit Institute. She is a U.S. Army veteran who became one of the first women to fly Apache helicopters. She is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World. I'm excited to have her on the show to talk about how to harness grit to transform your own life and career. Show resources: The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World. Shannon Huffman Polson website Sponsors: Jeremy Clevenger Fitness The Sasquatch Flag Company The Fraternity of Excellence ____ Order my latest bestselling book, You Have the Watch: A Guided Journal to Become a Leader Worth Following Order my bestselling leadership book, All in the Same Boat - Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner Order my bestselling leadership book, I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube The Experience of Leadership book   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices