Mental Health, Holidays & Depression

In this Podcast, Dr. Joseph Sharpe, Chief Medical Officer at Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital talks types of depression. He discusses some of the things that contribute to the condition and some ways to build a strategy to support your mental health. He talks about the links to phy…

Nashville Parent Magazine

Anna speaks with Michael Aldrich, Managing Editor of Nashville Parent Magazine. Nashville Parent is a free monthly print magazine, and daily-updated online resource. Michael discusses the information that Nashville Parent offers parents, through every stage of parenthood. Those resources include t…

People Loving Nashville

Anna Marie talks with Ryan Lampa, CEO of People Loving Nashville. He talks about the non-profit that serves the unhoused and vulnerable of Nashville. They host a meal every Monday night on the Gay Street Connector, and add other items that people who are unhoused may need. With the meal and suppli…

Steered Straight

Anna talks with Darla DeLeon, the CEO and co-founder of Steered Straight, a local non-profit that offers student assembly messages to educate kids about the substances they're encountering (and using), what it does to their bodies, and how to stop if they're already using.  They speak extensively a…

DSAMT

Anna Marie talks with Alecia Talbot, Executive Director of DSAMT  (Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee.) Alecia gives details about their work with schools to help teachers improve outcomes of their Down students.     They discuss the support that DSAMT provides to families, schools and …

The Contributor

Anna Marie talks with Holly Bowman, Director of Development and Communication, for The Contributor, a newspaper produced here in Nashville and sold by homeless individuals.  By selling the paper, they learn about work and begin to make an income for themselves. Holly discusses how The Contributor …

YEAH (Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Humanities)

Anna Maria talks with Mariela Moscoso, Executive Director of YEAH (Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Humanities).  She discusses how the organization uses music as a tool to strengthen individuals and build community.  They hope to empower youth to improve the culture of the community through the …

Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Anna speaks with Amy Cozzi, Senior Manager of Innovations and programs Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.  They discuss the programs they offer, which include children’s feeding programs, seniors feeding programs, mobile pantry and home delivery services. One in 6 children in the Nashvil…

Beaman Park Nature Center Celebrates 20 Years

The guest is Heather Gallager of the Beaman Park Nature Center. She talks with Anna about the center's upcoming 20th anniversary celebration in late October. They also talk about the property, primarily an old forest which has been saved, the birds that reside there, creeks where visitors can swim,…

Safe Haven Family Shelter

Anna talks with Rachael Wilkins, chief development officer of Safe Haven Family Shelter.  The organization serves over 300 families annually  experiencing homelessness.  Unlike most shelters, they allow the family to stay intact as a unit. Safe Haven provides assistance in obtaining and maintaining…