Healthy and happy - those are two things parents and grandparents want for young people, but one more thing to add to that list is "mentally strong." We talk with a guest psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker about the value in raising children with mental muscle so they can grow into healthy strong adults and get suggestions on how adults can become mental strength trainers for young people.

We talk with our physical therapists about joint hypermobility syndrome in adolescents, a genetic syndrome characterized by excessive range of motion to joints. People with this are sometimes called double-jointed.

Gardeners like to keep their gardens growing for as long as possible. We talk to our guest about how to extent the growing season and get some tips on planting garlic and bulbs.

Head, heart, hands and health – since 1902 this has meant 4-H for many. We talk to two representatives from Wisconsin’s 4-H program about what’s new in the organization.

We take a look at what can happen when people struggling with chronic, autoimmune illnesses, look at complementary or alternative strategies. The author of a new book talks about her son’s medical problems and others who have also looked to different treatments.

Our guest from the International Crane Foundation talks about how our Wisconsin cranes are preparing for the winter. We also hear an update on how young whooping cranes bred in captivity are surviving in the wild.

There are nearly 50 Land Trusts in Wisconsin, they work to conserve natural resources. We talk to two organizers about what trusts are, their purpose and how they can be formed.

Whether you have years to go before you retire or its right around the corner, financial planning is important. We talk with an investment advisor about financial strategies that will serve your retirement.

What is the difference between small towns where you want to live and small towns where you want to leave? We talk about what it takes to build a successful community with the author of a new book that looks at towns across America.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank joins the program to talk about the latest news from the university, including the impact of a new state budget, new campus climate measures, and the launch of a program aimed at providing free tuition for first-generation college students transferring to UW from a two-year school or technical college.