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Ep. 25 Nurturers – LIVE – with guests Ann Reed, Mary Jo Pehl & Jennifer Baldwin Peden

May 31, 2022 01:10:58

In this powerful show, iconic singer Ann Reed honors the original Mother’s Day and our heroes. Comedian Mary Jo Pehl reads from her new memoir, out now, “Dumb, Dumb, Dumb, My Mother’s Book Reviews.” Performer Jennifer Baldwin Peden advocates for her sons, one with Down Syndrome. Brittany Delaney sees her mother in herself. Zippy Laske…

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Ep. 24 In Real Time – LIVE – with guests Dr. Artika Tyner & Rachel Kurtz

April 30, 2022 01:07:40

Guest Dr. Artika Tyner, civil rights lawyer, educator and founder of Planting People Growing Justice talks about making a difference in real time for future leaders of color. Powerhouse singer Rachel Kurtz, encourages young women and LGBTQ kids to live strong! Dae Yang, with help from Zippy Laske, finds herself through her name. Silvia Pontaza…

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Ep. 23 Courage – LIVE – with guests Cheryl Thomas & Natalie Nowytski

March 31, 2022 1:04:45

We are Standing with Ukraine via musical guest Natalie Nowytski! Founder of Global Rights for Women, Cheryl Thomas, helps us think legally about violence against women. Brittany Delaney unpacks a metaphor and becomes a warrior. + Sue Scott and Zippy Laske thank Bill Penzey and his “every kind of very kind people!” Episode Details Island of Discarded…

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Ep. 22 Divine Interventions – LIVE – with guest Carolyn Holbrook

February 28, 2022 01:04:03

It’s our February episode! Special guest Carolyn shares with Sue her journey from incarcerated teen to celebrated literary arts advocate. Brittany offers up a mistaken door that led to healing. Silvia recounts a phone number that changed her life. And musical guest Ivory Doublette sings the original “We Are One” with Zippy Laske and Tim…

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Ep. 21 Grateful – LIVE – with guests Cathy Wurzer and Jennifer Grimm

January 4, 2022 01:07:45

It’s our December episode! Special guest, broadcast journalist Cathy Wurzer, shares her joy-filled, inspiring work. Musical guest Jennifer Grimm, with husband Joe Cruz, brings us a little holiday. Guest Carole Jean Anderson is grateful to be creative again. Zippy Laske aspires to be somebody’s somebody, + Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza & Sue Scott. Episode Details…

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Ep. 20 Figuring It Out – LIVE – with guests Melissa Olson and Kat Perkins

November 30, 2021 1:06:41

Special guest and Documentarian, Melissa Olson, shares her journey of discovering the truth. Musical guest Kat Perkins asks us to live fearlessly! Cast members Shanan Custer, Dae Yang, Silvia Pontaza and Sue Scott tell stories that make sense…now. And Zippy Laske wants us to shine like the moon! Episode Details Island of Discarded Women Episode…

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Ep. 19 LIVE AGAIN! – with guest Betty Folliard

October 30, 2021 1:08:52

We are live again! Guest Betty Folliard, founder of ERAMN, enlightens us on her tireless fight for equal rights for women. Brittany Delaney delivers a stirring poem about Justice. Zippy Laske asks us to make peace with our shadows. Musical guest Nora Montanez Patterson performs her original tribute to the activist Dolores Huerta from the…

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Ep. 18 Remembering – with special guest Jearlyn Steele

June 14, 2021 00:58:20

We are remembering, honoring and paying attention. Jearlyn Steele, shares family joys and tragedies and ultimately decides to keep on singing. Candace Barrett Birk remembers the father she never knew. And Sue wonders about the racial history we didn’t learn in the 5th grade. Plus, a shout out to our newest graduate, Dae Yang! EPISODE…

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Ep. 17 Healing the Silence – with special guest Jennifer, a survivor

April 5, 2021 01:04:26

Jennifer had stayed silent for decades, but when she finally revealed to her family that she had been sexually abused as a child by a family member, she was silenced all over again. She shares her ongoing journey towards breaking the silence. Plus, Holly, a licensed psychologist, provides insight into child sexual abuse within the…

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Ep. 16 Grace – with Pastor Ingrid Rasmussen, Rabbi Shosh Dworsky & Sister Jane McDonald

January 31, 2021 01:05:17

Searching for Grace, Hope and Gratitude during these unsettling times. Sue talks with 3 women of faith. Regina delivers a powerful poem by Brittany Delaney, Shanan mourns virtually and Miri, the Lava Lamp, masks up! EPISODE DETAILS Island of Discarded Women Episode #16 was directed and produced by Sue Scott Written by Brittany Delaney, Shanan…

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