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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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30:17

What TN Weather is Doing to your Trees, and How to...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/03/08

Late freezing temperatures, torrential rains, thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts this winter have been destroying local trees, and leaving yards without shade, and with dead trees to take out and replace. That's a lot of expense! In this interview Rob Kraker of Davey Tree of Southeast Nashville tells how to give your trees their best fighting chance, how to tell if they're gone or may come back this season, and what kinds of trees do best in our area. He also tells you how to get a free inspection

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29:03

Out - DESIGNATED Driver, In - SOBER Driver

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/02/10

Graduation time is just around the corner and Tennessee Highway Patrol Lt. Bill Miller says parents who host graduation parties where there's alcohol and underage drinkers need to know they're also responsible if something bad happens.Lt. Miller also says with all the options available, there's NO excuse to drink and drive, or to ride with someone who has been drinking. In this episode hear the LEADING contributing factor for most crashes and how law enforcement officers can tell if you're on the

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27:57

Who's REALLY helping our Unhoused neighbors?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2023/02/03

This is a group you probably have never HEARD about, but that you will definitely want to TELL SOMEONE about. From the free S.A.L.T program for people 50-and-over, to the free "Dial-Down Diabetes" program, they're doing great things in our community! In this interview, hear more about the services Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center provides and how you can access them! Get more info here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:37

Who's talking to Your Kid about drugs?

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/12/12

If YOU'RE not talking with your child about drugs, and helping them make good choices about vaping, smoking or drinking, they're probably getting that information from other kids. Darla DeLeon is the Co-founder and CEO of non-profit Steered Straight Inc. In this interview she talks about Steered Straight school assembly programs that aim to steer youth straight, by giving them information about what substances really do to their bodies, and a learning experience about the reality of substance

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27:39

EASY Ways to Get Your Family Emergency-Ready!!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/12/09

When you think of the American Red Cross, you may imagine volunteers on the ground, helping with food, shelter, even physical and mental health needs. But many of the disasters they deal with are EVERYDAY disasters, including Home Fires! In this interview with Sherri McKinney, hear how to get a free smoke detector and how to get it installed, as well as other safety tips, and information about putting together your disaster kits. Also hear how you can help by giving blood, or donating your time,

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23:05

Nashville's Plan to Reduce Veteran Homelessness

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/11/04

Nashville's unhoused population includes close to 200 veterans. City leaders and a group of nonprofits are working to help get them into housing. One way they're doing this is with the recent purchase of Glastonbury Woods Apartments in Nashville that'll eventually house 72 veterans. The plan leaves the other 72 apartments for middle-income renters having a hard time finding affordable housing. In this Focus episode, hear more about their plans and get more information HERE! See

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28:03

Here's Why We Walk! Another Cancer Survivor!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/10/13

When we ask you to join us at the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, THIS is one of the many people we're gathering to support! Meet Debbie Mitchell, one of this year's Nashville Making Strides Faces of Hope! This year, she's celebrating her 10-year Cancer-free Anniversary! Making Strides gives us all a chance to CELEBRATE the survivors, support and encourage cancer patients and their families, and fund the American Cancer Society's research to find a cure. They're

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30:33

Join the 3rd Annual Fitness Crawl to fight breast...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/10/12

Rashed Fakhruddin talks about the importance of the work the American Cancer Society does, including research, advocacy, education and support for breast cancer patients and families, and why he got involved. He added to his jobs of being an Engineering supervisor at Nashville Electric Service, and the Director of Community partnerships at Islamic Center of Nashville, the role of Ambassador in the Real Men Wear Pink initiative. Rashed says after having open heart surgery four-and-a-half years ago,

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31:22

"It's NOT Your Job to Control Everything!"

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/09/02

Nashville Psychologist Dr. Kathryn Sherrod says we create a lot of unnecessary stress in our lives by thinking (mistakenly) that we can control things that are just NOT in our power to control. She says we can do our best, but often the outcome is not in our hands. In this interview, hear more insight and tips to lower stress and have a more peaceful outlook! You can get more info about Dr. Sherrod or reach out to her here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:01

Places Even Nashville Natives Don't Know About!!!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/08/31

Nashville is more than honky-tonks and neon lights (not that there is anything wrong with that). Travel author Margaret Littman tells us there are dozens of unique experiences we've probably never heard of that we HAVE to check out (and some of them are absolutely FREE)! In this Focus episode, hear about cool things to do in and around the city; day trips and weekend getaways; arts and culture; locations for foodies; history; and sights and hikes! Find out more about Margaret here and check out her

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29:59

Think you know what Second Harvest is? Think again!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/08/17

In the past few years, Tennessee families have been hit hard by several things: a tornado, the pandemic and Covid. Second Harvest Food Bank - which serves 46 counties in Tennessee - had to find ways to help distribute thousands of pounds more food! Hear how the non-profit has changed over the past few years to meet the need, and why the food boxes are not the "Rice, beans and tuna" you might think. Courtney Blaise, the Second Harvest of Middle TN Director of Community Engagement, says there are

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25:11

Back to School Struggles Most Kids Won't Talk About...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/08/11

Thousands of students in Metro Nashville Public Schools are experiencing homelessness. There are some local groups who are working hard to at least take the burden of finding and buying school uniforms off the shoulders of these kids and their families. The Assistance League of Nashville is an all-volunteer, non-profit dedicated to getting new clothes and other items to local students. Now, they've teamed up with The Homeless Education Resource Office (HERO) AND UniCycle (School Uniform Recycling)

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29:03

How YOUR Actions Impact Your Child's Education

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/07/29

Every time you go to the polls to elect School Board members, you're making big decisions about your child's education. So, here's a little education about what School Board members do, how the system works, and why it's important that you get involved. You'll also hear how the County Commission works with the school board and other city officials to get things into the budget, and into reality! Our guests this episode are Frances Rosales and Corey Sippola.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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28:54

Local Nonprofit Helps Women Reclaim Their Lives

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/07/26

You wonder why the Metro courthouse and local icons were lit up in Pink and Purple this week? It's in honor of Women Touched by Addiction Day. Mending Hearts is spearheading the effort to let every state know about - and support - Women Touched by Addiction day (started here in Nashville).In this interview hear Mending Hearts Founder, President, and CEO Trina Frierson tell how Mending Hearts started small, and now has served more than 5,000 women. The program addresses addiction, but also offers

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31:25

Feel Overwhelmed as a Parent? Here's Your Help!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/06/23

Nurtured children grow into resilient, capable adults. Nurture the Next helps Tennessee families build the skills and confidence to create a caring environment needed for the healthy development of their children. Nurture the Next does this through in-home services, parent mentorship, educational classes and crisis support. Hear Jen Vaida, Chief Program Officer of Nurture the Next, tell how these free, confidential services for families work! Get more information about all Nurture the Next has to

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29:55

Bet You Didn't Know About This Invaluable Mental...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/06/16

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is on a nationwide tour to educate us about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We had the honor of interviewing one of their featured speakers who shared information about difficult behaviors related to dementias. Caregiver Support Coordinator Lynn Wood was also able to tell us how to get help and resources for any mental issue. You have more help available than you may have realized! Please listen to this interview with Lynn Wood from Mental

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29:19

FLEX (our fundraising muscles) FOR A CAUSE (to fund a...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/06/07

Muscular Dystrophy weakens the muscles and eventually leads to weakening of the muscles that sustain life. That's why Tom Bell, the Founder of Flex for a Cause, says it's so important for the rest of us to flex our FUNDRAISING muscles, and help fund treatment, and a CURE for Muscular Dystrophy.Tom schedules events throughout the year to raise money for research, a summer camp for kids with M.D., as well as to give people in our community a resource for free help, advice, and just a place to start a

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29:03

Hear Surprising Facts About Arthritis

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/06/01

In this interview Arthritis Foundation Board Chair Paul Karp answers your questions about arthritis. How do you know if you have it? Can you prevent arthritis? Is there a cure? And, Paul tells you how to get help, or give help to support the Foundation's efforts. You'll also meet this year's Junior Honoree, Brooklyn, and her mom, Jessica! Get more info about Arthritis Foundation here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Walk to Cure Arthritis THIS WEEKEND in Nashville!!!

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/05/20

Join Mix 92.9 at the Arthritis Foundation's "Walk to Cure Arthritis" THIS SUNDAY (5/22) at Bicentennial Capitol State Park in Nashville! Together, let’s blaze new trails to a lifetime of Yes! Yes, instead of the No's we encounter. Yes, to finding solutions, better treatments and a cure. Be part of honoring the 54 million Americans battling arthritis. Whether you’re an arthritis warrior yourself or care about someone who is, sign up and raise funds for WALK to CURE Arthritis! Get more

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28:40

What You Should Know About Alive Hospice Before You...

Anna Marie"s Sunday Focus ·

2022/05/13

You may realize that Alive Hospice is where you can go to get personalized end-of-life care for someone in your family. But Alive Hospice, the only non-profit hospice in Middle Tennessee, is also your source for Grief Support. It's available for caregivers and families coping with a life limiting illness, and children or adults who are bereaved. No one is turned away, regardless of ability to pay. Hear how Alive Hospice can help your family, and how you can help Alive Hospice continue its

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