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Silhouette of two people helping each other up a hill at sunrise, symbolizing courage, hope, and determination from If You Knew Suzy: Defying All the Odds by Jane Fischer.

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If You Knew Suzy: Defying All the Odds

💜 If You Knew Suzy tells the powerful story of how Jane Fischer’s daughter, born with severe brain abnormalities, overcame impossible odds. In this heartfelt Chatting with Betsy interview, Jane reveals Suzy’s courage, advocacy, and legacy of love that continues to inspire families…

How Foster Care Fails Too Many Kids’ text on deep blue background highlighting need for foster care reform

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How Foster Care Fails Too Many Kids

Betsy Wurzel explores how foster care fails too many kids with journalist Claudia Rowe, exposing the system’s harm—and paths toward change.

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Hamlin Fights To Put Defibrillators In Schools

Damar Hamlin’s a perfect example: he’s using a Terrible near-death experience to help pass legislation for kids whose heart health is endangered.

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Monkeys Escape, X-Outbreak, and Women’s Resistance

To end the program on a more uplifting note, the hosts will also explore the important topic of women’s rights and resistance in Iran, highlighting why it is crucial for these women to stand up against their oppressors.

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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating the Digital Landscape

In light of alarming research findings, it’s crucial to recognize the impact of screen time on teenagers’ mental health. Studies reveal a concerning correlation between excessive screen time and adverse mental health outcomes, including suicide-related thoughts.

Lest We Forget - hosted by Lillian Cauldwell, Lisa Skinner, Betsy Wurzel

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What parents should know about Synthetic drugs

These drugs appeared in brightly colored packages with M&M size drugs that elementary and middle school students have no idea how potent these synthetic drugs really are.

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Trauma affects us even in our adult lives

How trauma affects us even in our adult lives, the stigma surrounding mental healthcare issues, and why Gina started a Non-profit organization to help people be in a safe environment to discuss issues such as trauma, grieving, mindfulness, head and body connections, social…

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The Border Crisis is an on going problem

Sanctuary cities are having difficulty housing all the illegal immigrants.

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The challenges human trafficking victims face

Betsy Wurzel discussed how Abraham Lincoln wasn’t keen on African Americans mixing in with US Society and a plan to send the freed slaves to the Caribbean which failed.

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How predators go on the dark web for victims

Betsy also discussed safety tips and some stranger danger tips that you should teach your children.