HyperLocal(s)

The following week, Blakely comes into the studio again, this time on mic and accompanied by her now husband, Kristian. This beautiful couple lays out their perspective of before, during and after those unforgettable two months where everything could have, and medically should have, gone horribly wrong.

 Listen as these locals talk about the American Heart Association, the importance of lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), navigating the future-son-in-law role during such a sensitive time, Team Blakely's round-the-clock support efforts, mistakes made in health care, bracing for the worst, hoping for the best, life's forever changed perspective, prioritizing health and self-care, shifting wedding plans, their future in parenthood and what that will look life for a medically challenged mama. "Take care of the ones you love." "Life is precious."
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Interviewing family is a funny thing. The words and stories feel precious and protected, sacred and special. This effervescent sparkler defines what it means to be a mom: devoted, selfless, caring and strong.

Michigan transplant, but to all that have the pleasure of knowing her, she is a townie, lover of friends and family and a great time. 

 Listen as Kris Harrington relives her young, seemingly healthy daughter's, fast and steep decline due to off-the-charts triglyceride levels/pancreatitis. Anything that could have gone wrong, did. How did Kris navigate the complicated twists and turns of Blakely's shocking illness and keep up communication with the worried community that rallied around the family? Kris outlines the hospital visits, complications and diagnosis that left her daughter hospitalized for over forty days. I am so incredibly thankful to have Kris be a part of this story. Only a mother can recall the details and emotional strain that a child's illness can have on a family. 

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A great laugh and a warm spirit resonates throughout this passionate self-taught chef. 

 Listen as this Urbana native talks growing up in the diversity of Urbana, the opposing demographics of the Broadlands, team sports, alternative schools, working in dozens of kitchens, the importance of culture and food, the misery of manual labor, the incomparable feeling when cooking for others, couch surfing, working 20-hours per day and finding a home at the VFW 630. There are so many lows in this story, Benny took a lot of hits. However, he kept finding himself returning to the kitchen to find direction and happiness. 

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A podcast listener reached out with the desire to tell her story and the impact her life has had on her profession. On such a sensitive and timely topic, I was happy to have an expert explain their relationship with immigration—both personally and professionally.

Listen as this New York born, Palestine rooted, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor talks living out the American Dream, making a family move to Palestine, dividing time and energy between cultures and teaching. What a joy to meet a listener turned guest. Thoughtful and understanding, Nadia has a caring disposition that makes her so easy to talk to. 

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He wanted to be the 200th episode. He has seen me through the trajectory of the podcast from beginning to now. Request granted.

 Listen as this St. Louis adjacent native talks about his education and interest in music, private and public barbering, timeliness, faith, grounding in nature, talk therapy in the barber chair, fishing for sport and relaxation, philanthropy and giving haircuts rooted in cultural traditions. Jake has heard and seen it all. During this interview we get a deeper look into Jake the friend, counselor and confidant. Jake is one of my absolute favorite conversationalists on and off record.

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Two early birds set up and execute a podcast in under eight hours! A record scheduling feat. Patient, soft spoken and flexible, Illinois muralist and window painter, Leslie, brought so much to the podcast table.

 Listen as this Peru, Indiana transplant talks about her strict religious upbringing, getting married young, having children young, planting a church, breaking away from her religious roots, teaching music, divorce, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), using art for therapy and beginning life again as a muralist and window painter. She is as vibrant and playful as her creations and a pleasure to interview. 

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I was delighted when Emergency Department Nurse, Sarah Bloomstrand, came on the podcast a year ago. Now, Sarah returns with husband and fellow ED professional, Dr. Kurt Bloomstrand, to talk life as a doctor in a high pressure, high stakes environment.

 Listen as this Loda transplant talks about growing up in a smaller town, developing a yearning and learning to help with medical needs at a young age, surviving medical school and the other educational benchmarks, working in Emergency Services and meeting Sarah, why Emergency medicine over other specialties and finally a passion project that comes to life this week, in the middle of flu season, FirstLine Urgent Care! Our community is so lucky to have these providers at the helm of a project sure to fill a need for availability to urgent, more convenient care. What a lovely pair full of heart, conviction and knowledge.

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My husband and I reflect on the completely unexpected responsibility given to us. This responsibility would become a gift that we will never forget or take for granted. With no family or children, my husband became the caretaker for a recently widowed man with a newly discovered dementia diagnosis.

 Listen as my husband and the "Tales From Two Townies" better half returns to talk about a years-in-the-making arrangement that came to fruition, spending each lunch hour with a heartbroken, rapidly aging former piano teacher with no kids or family to rely on, going from the position of student to caretaker, the last email from his ailing wife, navigating insurance, doctors appointments, the health care system and assisted living. After two years of daily visits and chats, Andrew takes time to reflect on how he will remember his childhood piano teacher ... and friend.

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Don't judge a book by its cover. This realtor that rocks was an open book. She shared vulnerabilities and insights that can only come with experience and reflection, successes and fails.

 Listen as this Danville native and former Burger Chef employee talks growing up in Danville, her high school temperament, parenting your kids over friending your kids, rock star Bret Michaels and the band family, speaking your mind, divorce, dating, unemployment, bankruptcy, real estate, giving back, sharing political views and fur babies. What a pleasure it was to get to know the interesting woman beyond the billboards!

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Previous guest, Cedar King, returns to talk about C-U At Home's largest fundraiser of the year, One Winter Night. Participants spend a night out in the elements to paint a poignant picture of what just a handful of hours can feel like for our local unhoused community. This episode Cedar brings a success story with him, Elizabeth Campbell, to share her story of growth, resilience and the comeback.

 Listen as Cedar, Michigan transplant and Liz Campbell, Bloomington-Normal transplant, talk all things trauma, family dynamics, addiction, mental health, manipulation and the consequences of this dangerous mix of behaviors and events; losing a marriage, a home, kids and yourself. Wait for the end to get to the happy ending of recovery, therapy and putting the pieces of life back together one relationship at a time. Looking to give back? The February 6 fundraiser, One Winter Night, can always use support. Visit p2p.onecause.com/own2025 for more information. 

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