Celebrating 50 years of happier childhoods.  When we talk about child abuse it's more than physical, sexual or mental abuse.  It's also neglect.  The highest rate of child abuse in Iowa is neglect. 

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This week Annette Hacker with Food Bank Of Iowa walked us through what it's like on the daily for the children and parents who are facing food insecurities.  Meaning kids may only get meals when they are at school and do not have enough food to get them through the weekend.  It means parents going without meals. Plus school will soon be out for the summer for many.

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Terry is a beloved Iowan who has been a successful CEO and President for over 25 years.  From cable tv, the Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa Lottery where he lead the team that cracked the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history.  Hear his stories on this week's podcast.

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Suzanne Conrad with the Iowa Donor Network shares with us the amazing gratification  from being an organ donor.  Many people especially adults want to count themselves out but with medical technology things can be accomplished today that couldn't be done 30 years ago.  

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Not everyone is good at budgeting, saving and cutting expenses.  That's where Heather Kriener with the Iowa Department Of Insurance and Financial Services comes in.  This show is full of great advice and guidance on where you get it for FREE.

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This time of year can be hard on your mental health. Michelle Roling and Jeff Nelson are counselors at ISU talking this week about how to get help.  Is it just a funk or something more serious?  We also discussed help seeking behavior and how to start the conversation.  

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Margo Miller with Anawim Housing - Monarch Apartments addressing homelessness in Des Moines.  They are a housing first organization by putting roofs over heads before concerns of mental health or substance abuse to give people a first step for a better future. 

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This week's show is for both MEN and WOMEN.  January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. We discussed the importance of knowing and listening to your body as well as how to be proactive with your health and where to get help if needed.    

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Just when you thought it was safe to get back into the water.  We talked to the head shark of the nation's longest running synchronized swim club right here in Des Moines.

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Are you educated on the importance of Narcan?  It's important that we're ALL educated. Our guest this week is Ann Breeding who lost her son way to soon.  Have empathy be open minded and listen to this week's show. 

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