Health Episodes

The Gateway Outdoor Expo is back on April 1 and 2! This FREE event will showcase new outdoor gear, services, and resources. There will be interactive demos and experiential attractions in a festive and family-friendly environment. The Gateway Outdoor Expo will be held at America’s Center with over 200 exhibit booths and 10,000 attendees expected. Activities featured include: running, biking, hiking, camping, rock climbing, and paddling, as well as adventure travel, health and wellness, and more...

Dr. Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-St. Louis specializes in social sources of violent crime, crime control policy, and crime trends. He discusses the Ferguson Effect, gun violence, crime, policing, his current research on the Cure Violence program, and some thoughts on deterring crime. [01:18] Background [02:16] The Ferguson Effect [04:26] Further Research Crime and Justice Center Research [06:39] Influence of changes in policing, ...

The Doe Network is a 100% volunteer organization devoted to assisting investigating agencies in bringing closure to national and international cold cases concerning Missing & Unidentified Persons. Their mission is to give the nameless back their names and return the missing to their families. This is accomplished in three ways: by providing exposure to these cases on their website, by providing credible potential matches between missing and unidentified persons to investigating agencies, and ...

Directors Damien D. Smith and Alana Marie provide background and attention to important events in their respective films "Target: St. Louis Vol. I" and "The Kinloch Doc." The films are a part of the St. Louis International Film Festival and can be seen online. "Target: St. Louis Vol I," tells the story of the U.S. government’s secret Cold War-era dispersal of aerosolized radioactive material in Pruitt-Igoe and other North City locations with majority Black populations to gauge their effects. "Th...

On September 11, 2001, Kimberly Rex lost her father, Vincent Litto who was a senior vice-president at Cantor Fitzgerald. He worked on the 104th floor of Tower 1. Kimberly recently had two opinion pieces published: "When people say 'Never Forget' 9/11, this is what I hear" for CNN, and "My father was killed on 9/11. I still struggle to understand how he just disappeared" for the Washington Post. She graciously talked to Saint Louis In Tune and reflected on the loss and memories of her father and ...

Bill Cook, an agricultural entrepreneur and the current president of the Missouri Organic Association, and Brian Kurz, Founder and CEO of Renegade Research, LLC, share their insights and experiences in the realm of organic farming. With over 50 years in agriculture, Cook emphasizes the importance of a systems approach in agriculture, the need for quality over quantity, and the significant role women play in shaping the food system. Kurz shares the eye-opening experiences he’s had since venturing...

Tom Casey, the Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Ministry (CJM) discusses his career background, the importance of CJM's roles, and the various programs run by the organization for individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Moreover, he sheds light on the challenges faced by those who have been incarcerated regarding housing, employment, and ongoing discrimination. Tom also underscores CJM's need for financial contributions, volunteers, and policy transformations to enable mor...

Shima Rostami, Ed.D., Executive Director of Gateway Alliance Against Human Trafficking discusses the organization's efforts to educate communities and advocate for systemic changes to eradicate human trafficking in the Saint Louis area. Rostami highlights the vulnerabilities of certain groups to trafficking, the role of social media in exploitation, and the necessity for legal reforms to protect minors in the workforce. The episode emphasizes the importance of awareness, resources, and survivor ...

David Yoder, from BigYield.us and AgTeamPro, delves into the distinctions between organic and conventional farming. The conversation covers a variety of topics including the extensive processes involved in organic farming, the challenges surrounding weed control, complexities of soil health, the application of new technologies and practices like propane blasting and no-till farming, as well as the positive impact of specialty markets for organic produce. David presents an optimistic outlook for ...

The International Institute of St. Louis (IISTL) serves as the St. Louis community’s immigrant service and information hub. They connect new arrivals with essential economic and cultural integration services, including English classes, employment, orientation, and citizenship preparation. The International Institute hosts events and makes presentations to build inclusive and mutually respectful relationships between foreign-born newcomers and all community members. President and CEO, Arrey Obens...

Pat Bradley from Crisis Aid International, spoke with St. Louis In Tune to discuss local and international issues with human trafficking specifically sex trafficking. Later in the episode, we delve into the other lesser-known trafficking issues: forced labor, and debt bondage. The national human trafficking hotline is: 1-888-373-7888 ( TTY: 711) OR *Text HELP to BEFREE or 233733 This is Season 4! #humantrafficking #trafficking #sextrafficking #hotline #forcedlabor #debtbondage #stlouis #crisisai...

When the pain shatters us, it's the love & kindness that saves us. It is important to love big, laugh loud, lend others a helping hand, and spread kindness! BUZZING LOVE is a place for sharing random acts of kindness and stories of inspiration. Stories of love, loss, grief, and healing. Share hope, share love, share kindness in all of its forms! Everyone has a story, everyone has a struggle – let us help each other and be kind to one another. Find out what the BUZZ is ALL ABOUT! This is Season 4...

From the time the swampland was his playground, Michael Beran has had a love for animals. Today this swamp-raised, snake-wrangling animal lover now trains them and rescues them by providing professional wildlife control for both residential & commercial customers through Wildlife Command Center. If that wasn't enough, he is involved with the film and entertainment industry as a background actor and performer. Oh, I didn't mention this Pokemon Go player has developed CA$H QUEST with the winner re...

We were honored to have Dr. Delene Musielak (aka Dr. Mom from the Dr. Mom podcast) on recently. Dee is a mother, wife, physician, bestselling author, speaker, coach, and momtrepreneur who has a down to earth outlook on life, family, work, and the issues that go along with all of those. She has a regular podcast entitled The Dr. Mom Show and came into the studio so we all masked up for our interview which is why we sound muffled! [01:34] Introduction [02:36] Background of Dr. Mom [07:52] Paren...

When you hear post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) what comes to mind? War, soldiers, traumatic experiences, despair? How about HOPE and RECOVERY? Dr. Lauren Albinson, Dr. Megan Keyes, and Dr. Julie Mastnak provide hope for individuals with PTSD with solid treatments to improve quality of life. [00:37] Guest Intros [01:45] Evidenced-Based Treatment Definition [02:30] Brief History of PTSD [04:07] Stressors (General/Traumatic) [07:54] Responding/Reactions/Risk Factors [12:18] Process for E...

On a dark rain slick road, a car driving the wrong way met two motorcycles and changed the life and vocation of Chris Lee. What do you do when you cannot function in the profession you had trained in and worked for years? How do look beyond hardship of being in the hospital for one year to see a better future and the lessons of life. You need to listen to this episode to find out how Chris Lee has overcome adversity. https://www.facebook.com/saltandlightleather/

A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M and N. What do they mean, why so many letters, why so confusing? Dan Mangus, Vice President of Sales at Senior Marketing Specialists explains the details of Medicare letters, Original Medicare, Supplemental Insurance or Medi-gap, and Medicare Advantage. Senior Marketing Specialists is a field marketing organization which helps and equips independent agents in the Senior Insurance Market. https://www.smsteam.net/ https://www.facebook.com/SeniorMarketingSpecialists https...

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving prostate cancer research. Daniel Spratt, M.D. chairs the Genitourinary Clinical Research at the Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan and is a spokesperson for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. He has contributed to the research to improve outcomes for men with prostate cancer. https://www.pcf.org/ https://www.facebook.com/PCF.org/ https://www.pcf.org/blog/5-questio...

Bart Andrews is Chief Clinical Officer at Behavioral Health Response (BHR) in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Andrews started at BHR as a crisis intervention clinician in 1998, and has dedicated the last 17 years of his life to suicide and crisis intervention. He is a person in recovery and a suicide attempt survivor. Dr. Andrews believes that the path to suicide prevention must be framed within the context of relationships, community, and culture, and that suicide is a community health problem, which ...

Almost 120 years ago, this group was started and over time has not changed their mission but modified their methods on how to enhance services to those most in need. President and CEO Scott Walker discusses how LifeWise STL helps fulfill their mission of helping individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based programming and by addressing systemic barriers to their success. Please excuse differences in the audio quality due to technical difficult...

Since 1997, Fathers & Families Support Center has consistently provided a comprehensive program of services for men who want to learn to be a responsible father, committed to a strong family relationship. Founder and CEO Halbert Sullivan discusses the history of FFSC and the positive impact on the lives of nearly 17,000 fathers and the difference it has made for over 42,000 children. https://fatherssupportcenter.org/ https://www.facebook.com/FathersFamiliesSupportCenter/

Two school leaders discuss steps they have taken in planning for the opening of school. Dr. John Simpson, superintendent of the Webster Groves School District and Susan Moreno, executive director of Lafayette Preparatory Academy provide interesting insights in how learning may look during Covid-19 continuing to impact the St. Louis area. Dr. Sam Page, county executive provides a briefing on Covid. NOTE: since this broadcast, many schools have decided to start the school year completely online.

Rachel Ebeling discusses the power and healing of music therapy in the lives of survivors of sexual violence in the final part of the series on music therapy. https://www.angelbandproject.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AngelBandProject/

Bryan and Leslie Hunter provide insight into the history, research, practice, and growth of music therapy in Part II of the three part series on music therapy. https://www.musictherapy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AMTAInc/ https://www2.naz.edu/academics/music-therapy-degree-program https://www2.naz.edu/academics/grad/music-therapy-degree-program/