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May 12, 2025

Don't Get Catfished: The Real Talk on Dating Scams with Patsy Roach

Dating scams are the sneaky little ninjas of the online world, and today we're getting into the emotional and financial chaos they can cause. Our guest, Patsy Roach, is here to share her insights as the “Pink Lady Against Scammers.” With a mix of personal stories and expert tips, she helps us navig…

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Jan. 21, 2025

From Victims to Victors: A Creative Approach to Mental Health Awarene…

Representatives Emeara Burns and Houston Himes, discuss Story Stitchers mental health campaign to destigmatize mental health care among African-American youth. The campaign utilizes public service announcements (PSAs), poetry, music, and community engagements to foster awareness and healing. Emear…

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Nov. 7, 2024

From Rock Walls to Canoes: Exciting Adventures at the Gateway Outdoor…

Brad Kovach, Deputy Director of River City Foundation and publisher of Terrain Magazine details the evolution and upcoming events of the Gateway Outdoor Expo, emphasizing activities like rock climbing, photo ops with Santa, and fly casting demos. The episode also delves into Brad’s background, the …

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Oct. 18, 2024

Healing Through Trauma: EMDR Therapy for Survivors of Sex Trafficking

Saint Louis In Tune has an in-depth discussion of trauma therapy and healing strategies, focusing on the experiences of human trafficking, abuse, and exploitation survivors. Featuring experts from the Healing Action Network, the conversation explores the principles and applications of EMDR (Eye Mov…

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April 18, 2024

Trafficking & Sexual Exploitation: Hope Amidst Adversity

Katie Rhodes of Healing Action, a survivor and the organization's founder, shares her journey and the services provided to survivors. The conversation emphasizes the need for community and governmental interventions in combating trafficking while highlighting the upcoming event during National Crim…

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Oct. 13, 2020

Suicide Prevention

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 suic...

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Aug. 31, 2020

Fathers & Families Support Center: Improving the Lives of Children & …

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 Hal...

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June 4, 2020

Displaced by Domestic Violence? We Help Women and Children

Lizzie Harrison knows firsthand about domestic violence. She now assists others who struggle in the grip of this abuse. Important information in a time when stress and life is taking a toll. https://harrisonsreferralservice...

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May 26, 2020

Moving from Crisis to Resiliency: Crime Victim Center

The Crime Victim Center gives victims a voice and helps them move from crisis to resiliency. Marti Kelly, executive director of the Crime Victim Center discusses the work of the center and how they are able to assist victims...

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May 12, 2020

Helping Women Involved in Domestic Violence-The Women's Safehouse

Domestic violence knows no boundary. It occurs to individuals in all walks of life. Sylvia Jackson, executive director of the Women's Safe House in St. Louis gives us an update on their work and how abuse has been rising du...

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May 4, 2020

Personal Safety Tips to Help Keep You Safe

What should you do at your home, work, or other places to keep yourself safe? Former police officer Jenn Jackson describes some simple yet effective things to help each of us keep safe. https://childhood101.com/35-ways-to-ke...

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Feb. 8, 2020

Life Outside of Violence: Helping Those Harmed By Violence Find Alter…

Kateri Chapman-Kramer, Project Coordinator and Melik Coffey, Program Mentor describe Life Outside of Violence (LOV), which is the short name for the St. Louis Area Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. The program hel...

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Feb. 5, 2020

Radon: Protect Your Health and Test Your Home

Radon is a colorless, odorless naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in the earth's crust. It is the number one cause of lung cancer in non smokers, second only to the number of lung...

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June 24, 2019

Bicycle History, Stories, and More

What do you remember about your first bicycle? Do you still ride? Listen in for a little history of bicycles along with some guidelines, humor, and experiences of bike riding. Don't forget to listen to the Pedego Electric ...

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June 23, 2019

Biking with the Electric Pedego Bicycle

If you are someone who loves to ride bicycles or used to ride bicycles and for some reason you stopped, then this is for you. Whatever may be inhibiting you from riding now or in the future, Pedego electric bicycles are wort...

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May 8, 2019

Let's Go Fly a Kite

Whether you are young or old, kite flying can be fun, competitive, and downright engaging . Mitch Cordover from the Gateway Kite Club provides a packed interview of kite history, various styles of kites, making a kite, kite ...

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Nov. 6, 2018

Generational Poverty: Transitioning to Self-Sufficiency

All Among Us: Helping to transition from generational poverty to self-sufficiency through Advocacy, Relationships, and Community is what All Among Us strives to do. allamong.us/

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Oct. 24, 2018

Fire Prevention Month Tips

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH: Chief Kevin Halloran from the Rock Hill FIre Department provides valuable information about staying safe and fire prevention. http://www.rockhillmo.net/Fire.aspx https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Ca...

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Oct. 1, 2018

Domestic Violence: Support from The Women's Safe House

Domestic violence will impact the lives of 1 out of every 3 women at some point within their lifetime. When it does, it can leave victims feeling helpless and lost. The Women’s Safe House offers the support services needed to...

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Sept. 13, 2018

Office of Emergency Management: Are You Ready for Any Disaster?

Director Mark Diedrich from the Office of Emergency Management for St. Louis County provides valuable information on how the county is ready when emergencies, disasters, floods, hazards, or any other scenario occurs. Learn w...

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Aug. 22, 2018

Abuse, Violence, and Sexual Assault: Safe Connections Found Here

ABUSE takes many different forms and can leave scars that last a lifetime. Are there certain signs and symptoms of abuse? Can abuse be prevented? How much abuse is happening in the St. Louis area and what kinds of abuse are...

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June 12, 2018

Artist Helen Berggruen and Just Moms-STL on Radioactive Material in S…

Artist Helen Berggruen creates scenes that span countries, households, and time. Listen to what she sees in the land and cities she captures in her paintings as well as her love for music. http://www.helenberggruen.com/ Kare...

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May 30, 2018

Hurricane Recovery and An Artist Extraordinaire

How is St. Croix, USVI doing in their recovery since Hurricane Maria? Find out in the interview with Qiyamah Rahman and Sneferu Hotep from Neighbor 2 Neighbor (N2N) in St. Croix, USVI. N2N is a Nonprofit Organization in Kin...

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