Everyone experiences the pain of loss of someone they care about at some point in their life. The older we get, the more familiar that loss becomes, but the grief that comes with it can manifest in many different ways and how or if we seek support can make a big difference in how we move forward. On this Line One, Lori Townsend guest hosts a discussion on how to understand and move through grief, with the aim of helping them find a path forward that brings them to a place of peace, acceptance and a future that has joy.

Author, inventor, and entrepreneur Jane Marie Chen has a long list of accomplishments, but when her life’s work fell apart, she went into a tailspin of anxiety, self doubt, and failed relationships. But that failure set her on a quest to heal herself, and confront her childhood trauma. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton speaks with Chen about her journey of self-acceptance detailed in her new memoir, Like a Wave we Break.

Pedestrian deaths in Anchorage and around the nation have increased dramatically in recent years. On this Line One, reporter Hannah Flor and her guests look at the factors that make those numbers so high. How does it change the way people move around the city, and what affects does that have on our wellbeing? And, what can be done to decrease the number of people who die every year on urban streets and roadways?

Host Justin Clark and his guests explore explore what the latest science tells us about how spine pain develops, why it can linger and what treatment options—from medical interventions to lifestyle approaches—are showing real

promise.

It can be hard to make health decisions with so much contradictory information coming at us every day. What is true? Who can you trust? How do you know what health information is good science and what isn't? On this Line One, guest host Dr. Jay Butler and his guest, Dr. Francis Collins, discuss truth, science, faith, and trust, and the way these concepts intersect.

When people think of domestic violence, they usually think of physical violence. But there are other forms of abuse that are often subtle and harder to recognize. These mostly non-physical behaviors are used to control, isolate, or frighten. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss how to recognize signs of abuse and the resources and pathways for those who experience it.

Stuttering is a lifelong difference and for many it carries a heavy weight: social stigma, misunderstanding and pressure to “speak normally.”

Loneliness is defined by absence. It’s the lack of social and emotional connections and relationships with friends and loved ones. In Alaska, the harsh terrain, difficult travel, and long, dark and cold winter months can all come together to make people feel incredibly isolated. On this Line One, guest host, Dr. Monique Andrews and her guests discuss how to stave off loneliness and build relationships.

Menopause is a time of significant change in a woman’s life, and symptoms of menopause can vary widely. Over the years, misleading health information and initiatives have muddled information around the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. On this Line One, host Dr Justin Clark and his guest discuss hormone optimization in women and its impacts on health and menopause.

Trying to determine the best path for your child’s health can feel like an impossible task these days. Conflicting information about vaccines, medications, health conditions, and procedures can overwhelm and paralyze the average parent just trying to help their kids live a healthy life. On this Line One, host Dr. Anne Zink and her guest discuss the relationship between pediatricians and parents to make the next generation as healthy as possible.