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Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus

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Public Affairs program that airs on Sunday mornings.

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27:38

What the Salvation Army REALLY does, will AMAZE You!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/11/07

Like loaves and fishes, the Salvation Army takes the money you donate at Red Kettles, or online, and uses it to make a difference in the lives of THOUSANDS of local families. They help Nashville's unhoused population get off the streets, onto their feet, and into housing. The Salvation Army helps mothers and kids of domestic violence, get into a safe space, and into a home. And, they help thousands of families and senior citizens at Christmas-time find something under the tree. Hear from Area

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30:06

Another Story of Hope to Wrap Up Breast Cancer...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/30

Lori James is one of the American Cancer Society's Faces of Hope this year. She is a breast cancer survivor who doesn't sugar-coat what it's like to be diagnosed, treated for, and survive breast cancer. She says it doesn't end after the treatments have ended. Lori reminds us that for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, things are never the same. Hear her story, and what she hopes we can take away from hearing it. Get more information about breast cancer and all the wonderful programs and

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29:42

Do You Know the Warning Signs of Alzheimer's?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/24

In this interview, Dena Oneal, Executive Chair of the Rutherford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s gives us info about how to tell the difference between what happens during the normal aging process, and signs that may be symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's. You can find the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's HERE! Dena also tells how to get involved in a local Walk to End Alzheimer's, and gives info about the Rutherford County walk, on Saturday, October 28th. You can get more details HERE! The

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24:58

Make Strides Against Breast Cancer With Us THIS...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/19

Hear all about the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event happening THIS WEEKEND from the Senior Development Manager, Tara Shirer! Not only is she involved with this event as a manager, but she is also a breast cancer SURVIVOR!! Hear her journey and about how important the Making Strides walk - and the many other programs the American Cancer Society offers - are in this episode. Get more info about the American Cancer Society HERE! We hope you'll join us as at Making Strides of Nashville THIS

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26:28

These Men Wear Pink for Women AND Men With Breast...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/10

HERE is one of the reasons we KEEP working to increase awareness about breast cancer: Lance Edmiston. He had breast cancer, but didn't get it checked out sooner because he didn't realize it's not just a women's disease. Lance is one of this year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer's Faces of Hope survivors, and an ambassador for the 'Men Wear Pink' campaign. Then, Rashed Fakhruddin, also an ambassador for the 'Men Wear Pink' campaign, joins us to talk about the importance of fitness in preventing

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30:46

Was COVID a Setback to Breast Cancer Survival? Hear...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/10/03

What a team we have working to spread breast cancer awareness here in Middle Tennessee! In this interview, meet Dr. Richard Martin (yes, Ricky Martin), a Doctor of Hematology, Medical Oncology at Tennessee Oncology. He talks about new technologies to detect and fight breast cancer, he's part of the American Cancer Society's Men Wear Pink campaign, and he's spreading the word that the BEST outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, come from early detection. Dr. Martin also says that because of the

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28:22

This FUN fundraiser helps thousands of local kids!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/09/26

Thousands of students in Metro Nashville Public Schools are experiencing hardships, and for the past 18 years, the all-volunteer, non-profit Assistance League of Nashville has been working to help make their lives easier. In this interview, The Assistance League President Cindy Pramuk says their goal is to help take the burden of finding and buying school uniforms off the shoulders of these kids and their families. As The Assistance League of Nashville keeps growing its network to help more

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17:31

It's Pow Wow Time in Middle Tennessee!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/09/19

Experience the Pageantry and beauty of a Native American Pow Wow this weekend, September 23rd and 24th, at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon! In this interview Cindy Yahola, President and Organizer of the WilCo Pow Wow explains the meanings and origin of some of the traditions, including the dancers' Regalia and more. Everyone is welcome! Come enjoy Native American Food, Arts and Crafts! Get admission info and more details HERE!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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29:44

Suicide Prevention: Would YOU Know How to Help a Friend?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/09/14

Youth suicide is one of the LEADING causes of death of young people. Here in Tennessee Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for kids ages 10-14, and it's the THIRD leading cause of death for all people between 10 and 24 years old. The Jason Foundation believes that awareness and education are the first steps to suicide prevention. In this episode Clark Flatt, Founder and President of The Jason Foundation, tells his heartbreaking story of his son's suicide, which moved him to create the

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28:31

This group is Changing LIVES of kids! Hear how!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/09/04

Moves and Grooves is a non-profit focusing on enriching the lives of local youth by empowering them to discover their potential through academic achievement, support, and the arts. Emerald Mitchell, Founder and Executive Director of Moves and Grooves, says this month they're celebrating 20 YEARS of success with an Anniversary Gala, and a big announcement about a way to help even more children and community members! You're invited to attend the Anniversary Gala - get the details HERE! Get more info

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27:24

The BBB explains current SCAMS. You'll be glad you...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/09/01

School's back, and so are the scammers who target KIDS! In this interview Robyn Householder, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, gives tips to keep your kids safe from crooks who prey on them via technology. Householder also explains why you should never say, "Yes," when someone calls and asks, "Hi, is this (insert your name here)?" It's called the, "Say Yes" scam. Please listen and please SHARE this on your page and with your friends! It

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23:21

What Senior in Your Life Needs Meals-on-Wheels?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/08/31

Many of us experienced at least a measure of isolation during the recent Pandemic. But for some people, that isolation is every day. There are thousands of senior citizens across the state who can't get out, aren't physically able to drive, who've outlived their friends or family, or for some reason are just stuck at home, alone. There's no quick trip to the grocery store for them, and sometimes not enough money to buy groceries even if they could get out. That's where organizations such as

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30:36

Empowering Women in Audio

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/07/24

In this interview, our guest Fett from Azalea Music Group talks about the way the recording industry has changed, and why it's important to get more women into the business. He also talks about a women-only clinic this fall, called "Empowering Women in Audio". Here are some of the reasons he and his wife Nancy hold the clinics: The role of women in music production and the recording arts is changing very quickly.It used to be an almost exclusively “man’s game” — especially in the studio. Until a

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30:29

ShowerUp: It's Not Just a Shower, It's an Expression...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/06/21

ShowerUp provides those experiencing homelessness in Nashville, TN with mobile showers and personal hygiene necessities! Their mission is to build relationships, restore hope and dignity, and show the love of God with those in need by providing them with shower services and personal care. ShowerUp volunteers make people experiencing homelessness feel "seen" and "known". The non-profit started in Nashville, and has since spread to other cities. In this Focus Interview, ShowerUp's Executive Director,

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30:23

"Over 60% of Tennesseans Misuse Child Safety...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/06/09

Hear about the life-saving initiatives - like Slow Down Tennessee - and resources - like Child Passenger Safety Fitting Stations - being created and provided by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office from their Public Info Officer, Arriale Tabson! Get more info about the Tennessee Highway Safety Office and ways you can get involved with their campaigns HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:07

Add Beaman Park to Your Summer MUSTS!!!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/05/26

Beaman Park Nature Center is a hidden gem here in Middle Tennessee!! With over 15 miles of trails, beautiful wildflowers, and tons of birds to watch it's one of the best places to hike and have picnics! Hear about all the extraordinary wildlife and features Beaman Park has to offer from Director, Heather Gallagher! Also, hear more about the free programs they are offering at the Nature Center every Saturday this summer focusing on reptiles and amphibians (June) and bugs (July)! Get more info HERE

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30:47

Former Single Mom Hosts Fundraiser to Help Single Moms!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/05/19

Columbia, Tennessee residents Annie and Josh Belcher did something amazing, they won more than $100,000 on a game show. They then did another amazing thing, they started Annie Belcher's Foundation, and have been using the money to help single moms cover their expenses for a year! They're now holding fundraisers so they can help more women. At this year's fundraiser award-winning comedian Moody Molavi is the headline act! He's family-friendly and uses his comedy for HIS mission, of helping others. We

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31:07

Being Good to Your BODY, is Good for Your MIND!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/05/10

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we've called back one of our favorite mental health experts, Dr. Kathryn Sherrod, licensed Nashville psychologist, to give us some advice for good mental health. We've had to navigate through so many stressors the past few years, that we sometimes forget to do what we NEED to do to stay mentally healthy.Dr. Sherrod helps us lay out a plan of action that includes improving mental health by making sure we're working on physical health (getting enough sleep,

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31:00

MNPS Mental Health Update: Post-COVID

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/05/02

It's been an unusual few years for Metro Nashville Public Schools. In this interview, we check in with Dr. Joe Gordon, Coordinator of School Counseling, and Dr. Mary Crnobori, the Coordinator of Trauma-Informed Schools, to find out what challenges the students, families and educators of MNPS are facing, and what's being done to meet those challenges. For example, hear about the MNPS Advocacy Center - one of the resources being used to meet those needs! The Advocacy Center is a fully staffed

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29:28

BBB: Scammers are Smart, Be Smarter! Here's How!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/04/26

Over the past few years, almost EVERYTHING has become accessible online! More of us than ever before are clicking to make purchases, and the scammers know that... which puts us at a higher risk for online scams. Robyn Householder, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, lists some of the riskiest scams, tells how to identify them, and why you should NEVER click pop-up ads. Check out the BBB website to find BBB-approved businesses for the services you need, plus find a list of common scams

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