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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can affect anyone who has witnessed, experienced, or even heard about a traumatic event. This often affects our war veterans. 20 veterans take their life every day in the United States.  This Memorial Day episode is dedicated not only to those who sacrificed their lives in the war physically, but also mentally. 
Trauma isn't something you can erase, but Bella Nacole Mental Health counselor, KiLynn Hainline, shares how we can recognize and get treatment for the symptoms to live healthy and happy lives. 

We also hear from war veteran, Russell Davies, his personal experiences and traumatic events in the battlefield and the obstacles he faced when he came home. He tells of how he has healed through outdoor extreme sports and created a nonprofit that help other war veterans do the same. 

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Parenting Coach and experienced Foster Dad, Bruce Eckman, walks us through techniques on how to parent kids with traumatic backgrounds. 
We also hear from a mom who had her child taken away from her. She shares how she utilized the foster care system to get back on her feet and improve her relationship with herself and her son. 

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What's stopping you from gardening? Maybe the thought of all the little critters, dealing with plant disease, having to weed, or perhaps not knowing where to start? Well we are curbing all of those fears with expert James Flemming from Town and Country Gardens who shares what pests might crop up, how to prevent bugs and weeds, and how to get your lawn picture perfect. 
Horticulturist, Emily Pope, also eases our gardening fears by sharing simple ways to start vegetable and herb gardens no matter how big or small your space or how warm or cold it is outside with container gardening 101 tips!

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We want to say thank you to all the mother figures out there. We all know not all of motherhood is bliss so this episode brings you real life challenges we may face. 
Rochelle Larsen, founder of Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome, shares how her idea of motherhood turned upside down when her only daughter was diagnosed with down syndrome. 

We are also joined by Dr. Luke O'Rourke from Monarch Healthcare about postpartum and peripartum mood disorders- how to recognize and find relief from the struggles that accompany pregnancy and parenthood. 

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One of the trickiest things about parenting can be discipline. How to you teach your kid boundaries and rules, yet know what is appropriate and effective? 
In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month we are talking with expert, Teena McBride, about how not to cross the lines of child abuse and how to recognize and report signs of abuse when we see them. 
We also have Parenting Instructor, Jenna Dayton, walk us through actual discipline techniques we can use with kids that are effective and positive as we reconstruct the notion of punishment.

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Did you know butterflies can only see certain colors? Did you know planting certain plants in your yard can help the migration of certain species and your local ecosystem? Did you know you shouldn't pour your unused medicine in the toilet or water your lawn during hot hours? 

Zoo Idaho Education Curator, Rachael Daniels, and Hydrogeologist, Flint Hall, tell us everyday habits we can form this spring to help the earth. Earth day can be every day and there's something in it for us, too! Not only do we get a nicer planet to live on, but saving energy means more money in our pockets!

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Have you ever wanted to go to an ivy league school but don't know how to stand out?
 Are you're terrified of graduation because you have no idea how to choose a college?
 Have you been thinking about getting a Master's degree but worried if it's worth it? 

Academic mentor, Gena Lestor, and former Yale professor,  Matt Riley,  give tips on how to choose the right college for you, what to start preparing now, options you have for the future, and what realistic expectations are. 

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Calvin Krainock joins us for sexual assault awareness month to tell his story of being publicly assaulted as a high schooler by his baseball team. He gives hope to trauma victims and advice for healing and advocacy for change, especially addressing male sexual assault victims. 

Police officer, Brad Troyer, also gives us self-defense techniques and strategies to avoid and fight back when we may be attacked by a stranger.

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We're celebrating International Women's Month with some powerful stories of powerful women. Kim Olsen, the brand co-founder of Jovi, talks about how she tragically lost her husband in a car crash and shares how she navigates single motherhood and also crushes it in the corporate world with a new product to help female discomfort. 
Shannele Tuitele tells about being a first generation American, finding her voice in the business world, and using it to uplift other women in the community.

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What do you do if you're caught in  a fire? What if you have to flee your home? What if gas prices get so high you can't afford to escape? WHAT DO YOU DO?

You don't have to fear if you prepare beforehand. Preparedness Store Owner, Rusty Kappel, tells us how to create a food storage and what things we should be collecting now in case of an emergency. Fire Fighter, Nick Magliocco, tells us how to prevent a home fire, what to do if we're caught in a fire, and how to create a fire safety plan. We also go step by step with items to put in a 72 hour kit!