The On-Air Advocate

The On-Air Advocate

By Tammy Flynn: podcaster, author, speaker, patient & special needs advocate aMedicineHealth & FitnessParentingKids & Family
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The On-Air Advocate episodes

  • The Good Side Project w/ Abbie Miller

    As we continue our Mental Health Awareness Series, I am excited welcome, Abbie Miller, Professional Photographer and Founder of The Good Side Project. Abbie is the owner of Stories Framed Photography based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her specialty is portrait photography for families, kids, high school seniors and businesses. While running a successful business for eight years, there was something else she was drawn to do. Between a lot of contemplation, personal experience and listening to people talk, The Good Side Project was born. This is a passion project focusing on starting the conversation about mental health. Abbie photographs people who volunteer to share their stories, their struggles and their wins. Their REAL STORIES. The goal of the project is to simply start an open dialog about real life with mental health. Listen in as Abbie shares all about The Good Side Project and the journey that lead her to it❤️ Resources: The Good Side Project Stories Framed Photography

    16 min
  • Amanda's journey with Skin Cancer
    As we SPOTLIGHT Skin Care Awareness Month, I am so excited to welcome, Amanda Cummins, wife, proud mother of 5 and owner of Functional Fitness LLC. Listen in as Amanda shares her personal journey with Skin Cancer! Resources: The Skin Cancer Foundation National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention American Cancer Society #skincancer
    18 min
  • Black Mental Health Matters w/ Dr. Joanne Frederick-Leiva
    As we continue our Minority Mental Health Awareness Series, I am so excited to welcome, Dr. Joanne Frederick-Leiva, licensed professional counselor, speaker, mental health activist and advocate.  Listen in as Dr. JoAnne discusses why Black/Minority Mental Health Matters and is needed now more than ever.  Resources: NAMI American Foundation for Suicide Prevention jflcounseling
    37 min
  • Minority Mental Health Month w/ Adrienne Terry

    As we kick of our National Minority Mental Health Awareness Series, I am so excited to welcome, Adrienne Terry Mental health Counselor, Advocate and Evangelist. Listen in as Adrienne & I discuss National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, self care during COVID, multiple resources for individuals and our communities.

    38 min
  • Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
    As we continue our Mental Health Awareness Series, I am excited to welcome, Tammi King, Licensed Psychotherapist & Trauma Strategist. Utilizing proven, practical strategies coupled with biblical principles, Tammi helps Christian women in healthcare professions confront and heal hidden emotional wounds, so they won't show up in other areas of their lives. Tammi founded TK Wellness Solutions, an agency dedicated to empowering Christian women in healthcare to take care of their OWN emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Tammi is skilled in guiding her clients step-by-step to confront and heal emotional wounds, replace maladaptive coping strategies, and identify and leverage your innate strengths to catapult them into the balanced, healthy, and happy life they deserve. Listen in as Tammi shares the importance of Self-Care for healthcare professionals.
    19 min
  • The Impact of Covid 19 on Professional Women
    As we continue our month long focus on Mental Health/ Mental Wellness, I am so excited to welcome, Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key (AKA Dr. Key) , Associate Professor/ Published Researcher/ Diversity Expert. Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key is a passionate speaker, an mental wellness advocate, diversity and inclusion expert and a researcher of vulnerable populations. She currently serves as an Associate Professor of Human Services and Academic Affairs Director of Faculty Diversity and Retention at Old Dominion University. Her research focus is geared towards further defining the professional identity of human services practitioners and delineating practice with diverse populations. She holds the HS-BCP (Human Services Board Certified Practitioner) designation and certificates in global health and college teaching. Dr. Sparkman-Key has been recognized for her accomplishments by a number of community organizations like the Urban League and YWCA. More recently she was recognized for her international community impact by the University of West Indies. Dr. Sparkman-Key supports and builds the capacity of women through community efforts, coaching and her recent podcast, Making It Plain available on Spotify, iHeart and GooglePlay. Listen in as Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key shares the Impact of COVID 19 on professional women and their mental health, career implications & more! Visit Dr. Key at: Website: www.thedrkey.com Facebook : Dr. Narketta Sparkman-Key
    27 min
  • The Virtual World of Charitable Fundraising w/ Pan Can
    As we turn our focus to this very Special Edition, I am so excited to welcome, Jennifer Rebollo - Community Relationship Manager, Steve Lipshetz - Media Chair and Holly Ignatowski- Co-Affiliate Chair for the Milwaukee Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 💜 Listen in as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network team discusses their upcoming virtual event and exploring all of the new ways of doing charity events in the virtual world.  Fundraising from home 🏡 Resource: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
    21 min

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The On-Air Advocate podcast provides education, advocacy and support for special needs parents, caregivers, those with disabilities and complex medical conditions.