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Today's guest is Twila Brase, RN, PHN, co-founder and president of Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF), a national patient- centered, privacy-focused, free-market, 501(c)3 health freedom policy organization launched in 1998 to protect patient and doctor freedom.Twila and I spoke about Real ID and what you can do to protect yourself.In Sept. 2024, at her direction, CCHF launched a campaign against the proposed REAL ID “progressive enforcement” rule, which over three weeks lead to an additional 31,701 public comments by the end of a 30-day comment deadline.To reach Twila and see all that she has done and is doing, go to: cchfreedom.orgDownload the forms on the homepage Twila referred to in our discussion. BIOFor 15 years, Twila has been producing the “Health Freedom Minute” program heard weekdays by more than 5 million listeners on approximately 870 radio stations in 47 states. She provides testimony at state legislatures, meets with members of Congress and health care policymakers, conducts original research, speaks around the country, and has been featured or quoted by CNN, Forbes, Fox News, Fox Business, Nature, NBC Today, Politico, Science, Star Tribune,THE HILL, The Epoch Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more.She is author of the eight-time award-winning book Big Brother in the Exam Room: The Dangerous Truth about Electronic Health Records (Beaver's Pond Press, 2018), which is now in its fourth printing:www.BigBrotherInTheExamRoom.com. Twila's efforts led to a 2014 temporary federal law requiring parental consent for research using "Baby DNA,” the first-ever parent “Baby DNA” lawsuit, and a decades-long campaign exposing HIPAA as a data-sharing rule. She is founder of a national online directory of direct-pay practices known as The Wedge of Health Freedom® (JoinTheWedge.com). She also launched the Patient Toolbox (PatientToolbox.org), an easy-to-use tool to help patients understand their options in coercive situations and to maintain control over their treatment decisions. During the Covid crisis, she initiated CCHF's Face Freedom campaign (FaceFreedom.org) and a “Don't Be Bullied: Make an Informed Choice” billboard campaign (RealRisks.org) to stop face mask and vaccination mandates.Go to cchfreedom.org to read the rest of her bio and to learn how you can reclaim your sovereigntyAbout Rev. WendyRev. Wendy Silvers is on a mission to help soul-centered, high-aspiring moms activate their fullest potential, raise empowered, healthy children, and leave a legacy that transcends generations. As a Minister, Intuitive, and Spiritual Midwife, Rev. Wendy guides successful and soulful women toward alignment and fulfillment in their personal and professional lives. She provides guidance and clarity when they feel stagnant, unfulfilled, or unclear on their next steps. Rev. Wendy helps them end sabotage and honor their intuition so they stand in their spiritual power and change their world from the inside out!Follow Rev WendyW: www.wendysilvers.comIg: https://instagram.com/revwendysilvers X: https://x.com/wendysilversFb: https://facebook.com /mamawendysilvers

A crowd of bystanders watched helplessly as a Minneapolis police officer took George Floyd's life in Minneapolis in 2020. One of those watching was just 9 years old, Judeah Reynolds. Now an 11-year-old sixth grader, Judeah has released a children's book called “A Walk to the Store.” It documents the effect Floyd's murder had on her and how she's continuing to move forward. "I'm too little to walk alone to the store,” Judeah reads to a rapt audience of elementary school students in north Minneapolis Friday. “So I ask everybody in the house, "Will you walk me to the store?" Her cousin Darnella Frazier agreed to walk Judeah, with her $3 for candy, to Cup Foods at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. That's where Judeah watched as George Floyd lost consciousness and stopped moving under Derek Chauvin's knee. Her cousin recorded the video of Floyd's murder that went viral. "We watch a man get killed,” Judeah reads. “We cannot stop it from happening. All we can do is tell what happened." Stephen Maturen for MPR News Judeah Reynolds reads from her book before an audience of young children at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School. Judeah was the youngest bystander at the scene. Her presence was noted repeatedly by judges and attorneys as four ex-cops stood trial in state and federal court in Floyd's killing. All four former officers are currently serving federal prison sentences. Two of the former officers, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, are set to go on trial later this month in Hennepin County District Court on charges of aiding and abetting Floyd's murder. As told to Sheletta Brundidge and Lily Coyle, Judeah's story was inspired by a book by Brundidge's daughter that Judeah read called “Cameron Goes to School'' in the Urban Ventures reading program. Brundidge said Judeah's book purposely doesn't dwell on the horrific details of Floyd's murder. There are no images of Derek Chauvin or of Floyd pinned to the ground. "I didn't want to relive that trauma for Judeah,” said Brundidge, who has authored three other children's books. “George Floyd died but the world moved. We moved in the right direction with racial equity and breaking down barriers and systemic things that have been in place for generations. We all moved. I didn't want her stuck in that spot." Stephen Maturen for MPR News A copy of the book “A Walk to the Store” sits on a table during an assembly at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School on Friday in Minneapolis. Instead, Judeah's story follows her path, from sadness to starting to understand the power she had as a witness of this event. That's why Brundidge felt it was important for the book to also include a list of ways that parents can help kids through trauma. "As parents we're having to explain school shootings [at] football games, and why we've got to be careful or what we've got to look out for. These kids are going through a lot of trauma,” Brundidge said. “This little girl who people were wondering about, who was in the video, 'I wonder how she's doing? I think about her all the time.' Well, she's doing fine." The drawings by Darcy Bell-Myers of Stillwater show Judeah and her family in bright colors. Judeah wears a blue shirt that says “Love.” Judeah's book release was held at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School in north Minneapolis. It's named for the pioneering Minnesota civil rights advocate, active since the 1950s, who helped pass anti-discrimination laws in the state. Painting symbolized a movement Bringing the ‘Icon of a Revolution' to George Floyd Square A movement memorialized Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display Johnson said it broke her heart when she heard Judeah witnessed Floyd's killing. But she was hopeful seeing Judeah read to a gym full of children. “To see her today be able to say she saw and she's still alive and awake as to what's going on, and to feel safe and secure, is what our struggle as Black adults is all about,” Johnson said. Judeah's father Ronnie Reynolds remembers some hard days after Floyd's killing. She couldn't sleep, she was crying all the time. The family moved to Chicago to get some distance. The book release was the first time they'd been back. "Me and my family left Minneapolis because the tragedy was too much for my little daughter to bear. She didn't want to go to school, she was scared of police and stuff,” Reynolds said. “And I was like, ‘OK, it's time to just move away for a while.'" Stephen Maturen for MPR News A balloon honoring the 49th birthday of George Floyd is prepared for release. But Reynolds has watched his daughter grow, get better and gain strength. When he read her book, he said it brought tears to his eyes to see how far she'd come. Judeah's book was released on what would have been George Floyd's 49th birthday. After hearing the book, dozens of children tramped into the parking lot behind the school. They sang "happy birthday," shouted George Floyd's name, and released a big red balloon. Brundidge told the kids it would float all the way to Floyd in heaven. Judeah said most kids she went to school with don't understand all that happened to her. She wants to share her story with other kids to help make positive change. “I'm too little to walk alone to the store,” Judeah's story closes. “But I'm big enough and brave enough to make things better in a very big way.” The book is published by Beaver's Pond Press and is available at AWalkToTheStore.com.  Stephen Maturen for MPR News Students watch as a balloon honoring the 49th birthday of George Floyd is released during an assembly to celebrate the book “A Walk to the Store” at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School on Friday in Minneapolis.

A crowd of bystanders watched helplessly as a Minneapolis police officer took George Floyd's life in Minneapolis in 2020. One of those watching was just 9 years old, Judeah Reynolds. Now an 11-year-old sixth grader, Judeah has released a children's book called “A Walk to the Store.” It documents the effect Floyd's murder had on her and how she's continuing to move forward. "I'm too little to walk alone to the store,” Judeah reads to a rapt audience of elementary school students in north Minneapolis Friday. “So I ask everybody in the house, "Will you walk me to the store?" Her cousin Darnella Frazier agreed to walk Judeah, with her $3 for candy, to Cup Foods at the corner of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue. That's where Judeah watched as George Floyd lost consciousness and stopped moving under Derek Chauvin's knee. Her cousin recorded the video of Floyd's murder that went viral. "We watch a man get killed,” Judeah reads. “We cannot stop it from happening. All we can do is tell what happened." Stephen Maturen for MPR News Judeah Reynolds reads from her book before an audience of young children at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School. Judeah was the youngest bystander at the scene. Her presence was noted repeatedly by judges and attorneys as four ex-cops stood trial in state and federal court in Floyd's killing. All four former officers are currently serving federal prison sentences. Two of the former officers, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng, are set to go on trial later this month in Hennepin County District Court on charges of aiding and abetting Floyd's murder. As told to Sheletta Brundidge and Lily Coyle, Judeah's story was inspired by a book by Brundidge's daughter that Judeah read called “Cameron Goes to School'' in the Urban Ventures reading program. Brundidge said Judeah's book purposely doesn't dwell on the horrific details of Floyd's murder. There are no images of Derek Chauvin or of Floyd pinned to the ground. "I didn't want to relive that trauma for Judeah,” said Brundidge, who has authored three other children's books. “George Floyd died but the world moved. We moved in the right direction with racial equity and breaking down barriers and systemic things that have been in place for generations. We all moved. I didn't want her stuck in that spot." Stephen Maturen for MPR News A copy of the book “A Walk to the Store” sits on a table during an assembly at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School on Friday in Minneapolis. Instead, Judeah's story follows her path, from sadness to starting to understand the power she had as a witness of this event. That's why Brundidge felt it was important for the book to also include a list of ways that parents can help kids through trauma. "As parents we're having to explain school shootings [at] football games, and why we've got to be careful or what we've got to look out for. These kids are going through a lot of trauma,” Brundidge said. “This little girl who people were wondering about, who was in the video, 'I wonder how she's doing? I think about her all the time.' Well, she's doing fine." The drawings by Darcy Bell-Myers of Stillwater show Judeah and her family in bright colors. Judeah wears a blue shirt that says “Love.” Judeah's book release was held at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School in north Minneapolis. It's named for the pioneering Minnesota civil rights advocate, active since the 1950s, who helped pass anti-discrimination laws in the state. Painting symbolized a movement Bringing the ‘Icon of a Revolution' to George Floyd Square A movement memorialized Plywood art honoring George Floyd goes on display Johnson said it broke her heart when she heard Judeah witnessed Floyd's killing. But she was hopeful seeing Judeah read to a gym full of children. “To see her today be able to say she saw and she's still alive and awake as to what's going on, and to feel safe and secure, is what our struggle as Black adults is all about,” Johnson said. Judeah's father Ronnie Reynolds remembers some hard days after Floyd's killing. She couldn't sleep, she was crying all the time. The family moved to Chicago to get some distance. The book release was the first time they'd been back. "Me and my family left Minneapolis because the tragedy was too much for my little daughter to bear. She didn't want to go to school, she was scared of police and stuff,” Reynolds said. “And I was like, ‘OK, it's time to just move away for a while.'" Stephen Maturen for MPR News A balloon honoring the 49th birthday of George Floyd is prepared for release. But Reynolds has watched his daughter grow, get better and gain strength. When he read her book, he said it brought tears to his eyes to see how far she'd come. Judeah's book was released on what would have been George Floyd's 49th birthday. After hearing the book, dozens of children tramped into the parking lot behind the school. They sang "happy birthday," shouted George Floyd's name, and released a big red balloon. Brundidge told the kids it would float all the way to Floyd in heaven. Judeah said most kids she went to school with don't understand all that happened to her. She wants to share her story with other kids to help make positive change. “I'm too little to walk alone to the store,” Judeah's story closes. “But I'm big enough and brave enough to make things better in a very big way.” The book is published by Beaver's Pond Press and is available at AWalkToTheStore.com.  Stephen Maturen for MPR News Students watch as a balloon honoring the 49th birthday of George Floyd is released during an assembly to celebrate the book “A Walk to the Store” at Legacy of Dr. Josie R. Johnson Montessori School on Friday in Minneapolis.

Sheletta laughs it up with her publisher Lily Coyle from Beaver's Pond Press about their friendship and finding the groove that led to them writing two best selling children's books together.

Sheletta Brundidge begins the hour speaking with Lily Coyle of Beaver's Pond Press about the strenuous process of publishing and selling a book and how it's difficult for even the most famous to write a book that actually sells. Later, Sheletta speaks with Eydie Shypulski of Bethel University about a program within their social work department aimed at training students to understand and undo systemic oppression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why can't famous people like Billie Eilish and Ilhan Omar find success selling books about their lives? Sheletta Brundidge spoke with Lily Coyle of Beaver's Pond Press about the publishing process and why it takes to get a reader to buy your book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first half of our premiere episode, we discuss the 1960 novel Joy in the Morning by Betty Smith. Then we discuss its 1965 film adaptation. The following sources were consulted for this episode:Chamberlain, Richard. Shattered Love. HarperEntertainment, 2003. Noel, Chris. Filming Joy in the Morning. CreateSpace, 2014. Yow, Valerie Raleigh. Betty Smith: A Life of the Author of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Wolf's Pond Press, 2008.IMDb Check out our review on GoodReads.Email us at fadeoutbooks@protonmail.comSound editing by C. Hulse Audio.Our theme song is "Original Rags" by Scott Joplin.

Sheletta is trying to get her daughter's book Cameron Goes To School ready in April for autism awareness month. Lily Coyle, publisher of Beaver's Pond Press, says NO WAY. But Sheletta has a trick up her sleeve: the illustrator, Darcy Bell-Meyers, just finished the all photos. Can these three ladies pull it off and get the books on the store shelves in just a couple months? We'll see...

Sheletta is outraged when her daughter Cameron can't find a book to read about a black girl with autism. But instead of calling her friends to complain, she calls Lily Coyle, the owner of Beaver's Pond Press, to find out how to write a children's book with a diverse character like her child, who has special needs.

Andrew Zimmern has eaten a smorgasbord of local specialties-from coral worms in Samoa to horse-rib-and-rectum sausage in Kazakhstan-over his 12 seasons as host of Bizarre Foods on the Travel Channel. Entertaining? Always! Stomach-churning? Sometimes. But above all, the 4-time James Beard Award-winning television personality, chef, entrepreneur, teacher, author...and dad...is on a mission to promote cultural acceptance, tolerance and understanding through food. In AZ AND THE LOST CITY OF OPHIR: Alliance of World Explorers, Volume One (Beaver's Pond Press; February 5, 2019; 978-1-64343-986-0; $15.95 Hardcover), written by Andrew Zimmern and H. E. McElhatton, with full-color illustrations by Lisa Troutman, Zimmern draws young readers into a whirlwind adventure, packed with intrigue, danger, magic, and culinary curiosities. In his first work of fiction, Zimmern introduces a 12-year-old hero who shares his taste for intrepid eating. Proud of his "iron stomach," young AZ will eat anything-sautéed grasshoppers, squashed worms, even cafeteria meatloaf lurking in the school dumpster-no matter how strange, stinky, slimy, gritty, grimy, or gross. When the novel opens, AZ is excited to spend the summer with his archeologist parents on a dig in the Siberian tundra. Sadly, his dreams are dashed by a bad report card. Instead of exploring, he'll be stuck in summer school and grounded at the home of his odd Uncle Arthur. Resigned to two months of math drills and bland food, AZ is thrilled when Uncle Arthur reveals his covert mission with the Alliance of World Explorers (AWE) and whisks him along. At the introductory reception, AZ meets two kids his age, Edward (an egghead) and Lux(a staunch vegetarian). After a time-traveling mishap, AZ and his new friends wind up in Ophir, the Lost City of Secrets, fabled for its endless supply of gold. Filled with wonder, this ancient Egyptian city also has a dark side. Relying on his friends and his gut, AZ sets out to unravel Ophir's mysteries-and find a way back home. But first, he must brave cursed tombs, blood-thirsty crocodiles, one repulsive villain, and a feast-fried tarantulas, chocolate-coated caterpillars, and more-to challenge even his stomach.

The Hidden South–Come Home (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2016) is the result of an ongoing project that documents intimate stories of people who are often overlooked in society. Photographer and author Brent Walker traveled around the southern United States meeting and interacting with people of different backgrounds and experiences. Many of his subjects live with addiction and struggle daily with their survival. Started in September 2014, The Hidden South Come Home soon developed a large online presence and subsequent following, and in 2015, the project followers supported the funding the book. After almost a year in production, the book was published in early 2016. Since the release of the book, Brent spends his time speaking, teaching, and working on a second book, which he considers a second phase of the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hidden South–Come Home (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2016) is the result of an ongoing project that documents intimate stories of people who are often overlooked in society. Photographer and author Brent Walker traveled around the southern United States meeting and interacting with people of different backgrounds and experiences. Many of his subjects live with addiction and struggle daily with their survival. Started in September 2014, The Hidden South Come Home soon developed a large online presence and subsequent following, and in 2015, the project followers supported the funding the book. After almost a year in production, the book was published in early 2016. Since the release of the book, Brent spends his time speaking, teaching, and working on a second book, which he considers a second phase of the project.

The Hidden South–Come Home (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2016) is the result of an ongoing project that documents intimate stories of people who are often overlooked in society. Photographer and author Brent Walker traveled around the southern United States meeting and interacting with people of different backgrounds and experiences. Many of his subjects live with addiction and struggle daily with their survival. Started in September 2014, The Hidden South Come Home soon developed a large online presence and subsequent following, and in 2015, the project followers supported the funding the book. After almost a year in production, the book was published in early 2016. Since the release of the book, Brent spends his time speaking, teaching, and working on a second book, which he considers a second phase of the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hidden South–Come Home (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2016) is the result of an ongoing project that documents intimate stories of people who are often overlooked in society. Photographer and author Brent Walker traveled around the southern United States meeting and interacting with people of different backgrounds and experiences. Many of his subjects live with addiction and struggle daily with their survival. Started in September 2014, The Hidden South Come Home soon developed a large online presence and subsequent following, and in 2015, the project followers supported the funding the book. After almost a year in production, the book was published in early 2016. Since the release of the book, Brent spends his time speaking, teaching, and working on a second book, which he considers a second phase of the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hidden South–Come Home (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2016) is the result of an ongoing project that documents intimate stories of people who are often overlooked in society. Photographer and author Brent Walker traveled around the southern United States meeting and interacting with people of different backgrounds and experiences. Many of his subjects live with addiction and struggle daily with their survival. Started in September 2014, The Hidden South Come Home soon developed a large online presence and subsequent following, and in 2015, the project followers supported the funding the book. After almost a year in production, the book was published in early 2016. Since the release of the book, Brent spends his time speaking, teaching, and working on a second book, which he considers a second phase of the project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices