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Damar Hamlin- From a Survivor to an Advocate
The podcast episode 'At the Heart of it' with Nancy Brown features "Damar Hamlin- From being a survivor to Advocate". It focuses on damar Hamlin's remarkable journey after a life-threatening cardiac arrest on the football field.
Hamlin talks about how his heart stopped during a Monday Night Football game, how he survived due to the fast action by medical assistant, and the ways in which his experience changed him personally and professionally.
Damar himself is using his own platforms to raise awareness to people about heart health, the importance of CPR and cardiovascular prevention.
This is a 20 min video, let us know what you think!
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Disaster Preparedness; Flooding in San Diego
Check out this KPBS Midday Edition podcast featuring former National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist, Alex Tardy, as the conversation examines San Diego’s ability to withstand a major flooding event. The episode explores the region’s flood-risk landscape, early warning systems, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and looks into what communities can do to strengthen their preparedness for future storms. This is a 20-minute podcast.
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What did you find more surprising — the gaps identified in San Diego’s current flood-preparedness systems or the steps being taken to improve early warning and community resilience? Let us know what you think!
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Climate Justice & Indigenous Knowledge
November is Native American/Indigenous Heritage Month! 🌍🧍♂️🧍♀️
Listen to this student-led podcast featuring author Dina Gilio-Whitaker from CSU San Marcos discuss climate change and indigenous knowledge. This is a 52-minute podcast.
The podcast highlights how Indigenous knowledge can inform responses to climate change. What examples stood out to you, and why? Let us know what you think!
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Homeless in San Diego
Point-In-Time Count in San Diego 💬🧍♀️🧍♂️
Listen to this podcast from Interfaith Community Services featuring Tamera Kohler, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Task Force on Homelessness (RTFH), discuss insights into the complex landscape of homelessness in our region and delve into the upcoming Point-in-Time Count. This crucial count provides a snapshot of homelessness in our community and informs critical resource allocation and policy decisions. This is a 46-minute podcast.
What stood out to you more in the podcast — the progress in reducing veteran homelessness or the ongoing challenges in finding lasting housing solutions? Let us know what you think!
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Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month! 💗📈👟
Listen to this podcast featuring Roberto Velasquez & Martha Ranon from Southern Caregiver Resource Center and UCSD reveals the impact of lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise on our overall brain health, including blood flow, brain structure, and memory. This is a 22-minute podcast.
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National Grief Awareness
August is National Grief Awareness Month. 💙💚💛🫶
Listen to this podcast featuring Ellie Mental Health discussing the complexities of helping children cope with grief and loss. This is a 39-minute podcast.
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Rural Transit & Careers
July is Rural Transit Day! 🌲🛣️🏫
Listen to this podcast "The Future Starts with You" with San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) interview Eryn Barker from Bonsall High School, an Early College/CTE Coordinator, discuss everything from counseling, building career ready opportunities for students, and providing access to transportation in rural communities. This is an 18-minute podcast.
The Future Starts in Bonsall Podcast Link
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Alzheimer's & Brain Health Awareness
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month! 🧠💭
Listen to this podcast "Experiences in Caregiving" with partnership from Alzheimer Association San Diego Chapter discuss how caregivers can 'prepare themselves for the more advanced phases of their caregiving journey, how to communicate next steps with family and support systems, and how to take care of yourself throughout this process. This is a 59-minute podcast.
Preparing Yourself as a Caregiver Podcast Link
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Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month! 🗣️🎒🏈🏐
Listen to this podcast "At the Edge of It All: The Athletics Edge" with Kimya Massey, Athletic Director of the University of San Diego, about the mental health challenges student-athletes face. Massey discusses the pressures of balancing academics, sports, and personal life, the importance of support systems, and how athletic departments are evolving to prioritize mental well-being. This is a 21-minute podcast.
Let us know what you think!
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Public Health Week
April is Public Health Week, and April 14 is World Chagas Day! 🌎❤️🩹
Listen to this podcast featuring Dr. Paula Stigler Granados, an environmental health expert from SDSU's School of Public Health discuss her research on Chagas disease - an emerging public health threat in the United States that is typically transmitted by blood-sucking insects nicknamed kissing bugs. In addition, she discusses the Tijuana River contamination crisis near the Mexico-US border. This is a 43-minute podcast.
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