Spotlight with Laurie Hardie
Each week host Laurie Hardie brings you the issues affecting the Pacific Northwest and the people making a difference in our community and sometimes beyond. Expect compelling conversations with local leaders and influencers. Spotlight is dedicated to presenting you with issues that matter - including education, health, mental health, and the environment.
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Spotlighting Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund
When Dan Fine said yes to helping animals abandoned in Ukraine, he had no idea the layers of problems they would have to solve.
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Spotlighting Alzheimer's with Dr. Martin Levine
Approximately 10% of patients aged 65 or above have dementia, but almost half of all cases go undiagnosed.
25 min
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Spotlighting Please Touch
Please Touch is an art exhibit sponsored by Revision Art.
26 min
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Spotlighting Are You Ready with Death Doula Dr....
Death Doula Dr. Kimberly Harms tells us what is really important at end of life.
25 min
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Spotlighting Furniture Repair Bank
As the founder of Furniture Repair Bank Xenia saw the need to recycle furniture and set out to make it happen.
26 min
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Spotlighting Body Motion PT
Body Motion PT helps women through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and beyond.
27 min
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Spotlighting Youth Mental Health with Dr. Janzen
Youth suicide and mental health issues are on the rise.
24 min
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Spotlighting Pets are Family
Beyond grief, the narrative emphasizes the need to integrate pet loss into societal norms.
25 min
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Spotlighting Alzheimer's Speaks with Lori LeBay
Lori LeBay walked through an Alzheimer's diagnoses with her mom and wanted to help others navigate this journey by starting a podcast!
29 min
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Spotlighting Boo2Bullying
Dr. Purdy shares an acronym that can help make anti-bullying tips memorable - "H.E.A.R.T":
25 min
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Spotlighting WA 529 with Luke Minor
Exploring the types of college saving plans.
25 min
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Spotlighting Free Your Joy with Lisa McCourt
Lisa McCourt outlines her unique formula for sustainable happiness
27 min
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Spotlighting Strong Like Mom
Meghan and Marie with Strong Like Mom, talk about stigma, stereo type and dignity.
32 min
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Give Big Shattered Glass Project & Tahoma Bird ...
#GetThatGivingFeeling
27 min
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Spotlighting Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
27 min
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Spotlighting Secrets of the Octopus with Sy Mon...
Affectionally dubbed the “octopus whisperer”, acclaimed author SY MONTGOMERY, returns to the species she knows and loves, offering current and compassionate stories about the scientists on the front lines of octopus research and conservation.
28 min
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Spotlighting Give Big WA Reclaim, 501 Commons &...
It is that time of year again for GIVE BIG WA.
27 min
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Spotlighting Forgive Yourself with Brenda Reiss
25 min
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Spotlighting There is Another Way to Happiness
A rare blend of science, mindfulness and spirituality, the steps Dr. Ski used to overcome his own cycle of fear, anxiety and self-doubt.
25 min
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Spotlighting Washington Tax Credit
WFTC is a program administered by the Washington State Department of Revenue that helps low-to-moderate income workers and their families receive money b ack on sales taxes already paid.
25 min
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Spotlighting Rally to Read
Their Rally to Read program is wrapping up in March and it has been very successful.
26 min
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Spotlighting Skills inc
Skills Inc. stands as a role model for a more inclusive and innovative future in the Pacific Northwest.
25 min
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Spotlighting The Negative Space
Caregivers are so necessary and often feel invisible.
26 min
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Spotlighting Eagle Wings DisAbility Ministries
Kinder Smoots, the Executive Director of Eagle Wings Disability Ministries talks about all the fun events they have for people with disabilities.
26 min
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Spotlighting Broken Water with Barbara Lane
The incredible journey of 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system.
26 min