The holidays are a good time to talk about memories and traditions — from ornaments to trains to ravioli. We also look at some other interesting people, places and events in the state.

Navigating the logistics of mental health care can be difficult. Today's guest sheds light on how to receive quality care for yourself or a loved one.

We learn how to recognize and respond to mental illness in children. Our guest teaches us common signs and causes of mental illness in children.

Cancer is not just a human condition, it affects our pets as well. We talk with a veterinarian who specializes in pet oncology about signs of cancer and what treatments are available.

How do we as a society talk about the choice to not have kids? We investigate the “childfree" choice and learn about the history and growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood.

What do you do when you retire from 28 years as a decorated Milwaukee firefighter? You write about it. We get a firsthand account of life as a firefighter through the eyes of a rookie who finds himself in the city after growing up on a farm.

Orchids bring a bit of the tropics into our homes. Learn how to choose and care for an orchid with our guests from Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Then, we preview holiday light displays happening throughout a few Wisconsin gardens in this month's Timeout Wisconsin .

Looking for new pie flavors? How about strawberry-margarita pie with a salted rim? Or bubbling butterbeer or chocolate-covered cherry? Our guests have a cookbook out that takes pie to a whole new level with inventive flavors and new techniques.

How do you enjoy Wisconsin's great outdoors throughout all seasons? We talk with a clinical psychologist who says we don’t spend enough time in nature and it can affect our health. We'll also talk about ways to make getting outside a priority.

Do you know what to do if you come face to face with a coyote? What about a rat? Our guest is the author of a humorous and helpful guide that explains what to do if you encounter one of our more feared animals. From bears, skunks or cockroaches, she has advice for survival.