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Caddy Frink and Cynthia Munguia, Executive Director of Minnesota Recovery Connection, share an exciting report from the Dominican Republic, where Cynthia introduced MRC’s peer recovery services to an international audience. They discuss the powerful need to share Minnesota’s “gold standard” recovery models globally, emphasizing that true wellness is a worldwide revolution. You’re also invited to join this mission by sharing your own stories and supporting MRC’s continued work as “global change agents.”

#recovery #globalrecovery #MinnesotaRecovery #peerrecovery #DominicanRepublic #MRC #addictionrecovery #globalchange

Metaphor, journaling, and storytelling can be highly effective processing strategies in therapy and are fundamental to the arena of poetry therapy. Wondering what this type of therapy is, what it looks like, and how you can integrate some of the basics into your own daily life? As a poetry therapy practitioner herself, Becky McNattin leads listeners on a journey through all things poetry as therapy! Join hosts Becky McNattin and Tara Martini as they explore together the topic of poetry therapy and how it is used by trained clinicians in mental healthcare.

Bruce Klopfleisch breaks down a week of significant defeats for the administration, beginning with the near-unanimous Congressional passage of the Epstein files release and the Department of Justice’s attempts to resist compliance. He analyzes the court losses in Texas, Indiana, and Kansas that threaten Republican efforts to gerrymander seats before the 2026 midterms. Finally, Bruce details the cruel politics behind the $186 billion cut to the SNAP program, which forces 42 million people to reapply to receive their meager six dollars a day.

#EpsteinFiles #SNAPCuts #RedistrictingBattle #BruceKlopfleisch #PoliticsMatters #Gerrymandering #DOJ #FoodStamps #TexasMaps #TrumpLosses

Hosts Andi Otto, Rina Heisel, and Kelsey Alto discuss the “wild” political climate, from the Supreme Court’s recent marriage equality decision to divisive online tactics. Andi shares an “Andi Talk” from a recent conference, sparking a deep conversation on what makes a space truly inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. They argue that true belonging requires marginalized people to “see themselves” represented and safe, and they conclude by highlighting upcoming Twin Cities Pride community events.

#TwinCitiesPride #LGBTQ #LGBTQCommunity #CommunitySpaces #Inclusivity #Belonging #MarriageEquality #TransSafety #RainbowWardrobe #Minneapolis

Paul Metsa interviewed two stalwarts of the Minneapolis music scene. First up is Edie Baumgart who just finished a great book called A Musicians Menu- a book of recipes from Minnesota musicians, industry folks, and scenesters. Then Paul has a great chat with bandleader Nate Dungan, whose band Trailer Trash is about to take their Trashy Little Christmas show around the state starting in Silver Bay. We also include snippets of songs by the artists. Paul also mentioned the upcoming Cats Under the Stars 50th Anniversary Show at the Parkway Theater on December 28, 2025.

We begin this Ellie’s Talking Head show by remembering President John F. Kennedy on the 62nd anniversary of his assignation and contrasting his leadership with that of Donald Trump. The first Big Story is about how the Trump administration is preventing transgender and nonbinary persons from obtaining passports that match their gender identities. Big Story No. 2 is about how a small telehealth that provides gender affirming care to trans kids/youth, Queer Docs, fought a DOJ subpoena for privileged information and won! In Random Acts, I share about being reminded that words written from my heart a decade and a half ago still resonate with a younger person.

#TheIllegalTransWoman #EllieKrug #TransRights #PassportDenial #StateDepartment #SCOTUS #QueerDocs #GenderAffirmingCare #WrittenWord #LegalResistance

Mandi Dickey dedicates this solo episode to exploring the daily habits that deplete our energy and lead to widespread burnout among employees and families. She breaks down common “drainers” like overworking, poor sleep, and chronic stress, linking mental strain to physical health ailments. The discussion concludes with practical, free methods for recharging the human battery through breathwork, green spaces, and intentional rest.

#HumanBattery #Recharge #BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #WorkLifeBalance #SleepHygiene #Mindfulness #ColdTherapy #MandiDickey #Wellness

Andy Johnson, Community Outreach Coordinator & Volunteer Recruiter, Mary Tiegan, Volunteer Dog Trainer, and Graduate Brian Bergson and his dog Vanek join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” radio show to talk about the life-changing role of assistance dogs from Helping Paws in Eden Prairie. Serving veterans and first responders with service-related PTSD and those with physical disabilities, Helping Paws trains and places assistance dogs across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. As one of only four Assistance Dogs International (ADI) accredited organizations in all of Minnesota, Helping Paws has been serving our community for almost 40 years! Tune in to learn how you can host a dog in training and help change a life today!

Robert Pilot and Bob Blake tackle some of the most pressing issues facing Native communities today, starting with the surprising threat that massive data centers pose to our energy grid and water supply. They follow this hard-hitting news with uplifting stories of Native entrepreneurship, giving a shout-out to celebrated chefs and young, innovative minds at St. Thomas. Tune in for critical updates on expiring home energy tax credits and Bob Blake’s candid analysis of Minnesota sports.

#NativeRootsRadio #BobBlake #SolarBear #DataCenters #NativeEntrepreneurship #EnergyGrid #SeanSherman #TaxCredits #TribalSovereignty #MinnesotaSports