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Be The Connection

A deep dive into why connections matter for all of us, told through the inspiring, engaging and thought-provoking stories of guests ranging from community organizers to coaches to former inmates to authors to photographers and more. Their journeys and insights highlight the awesome impact of meaningful connections, barriers we face in developing community and what happens we do – and don’t – have it in our lives. Settle in, think, laugh and listen as we help you be the connection for your world.

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Be The Connection: Veteran journalist Brad Bournival,...

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2025/01/31

With 20-plus years covering high school sports and entrenched in the communities that support them, Brad Bournival brings an amazing, thoughtful perspective on what makes communities strong, successful and special (hint: it has a lot to do with the people). It's our second episode of our new "Community" series, so let's dig in for a conversation worth your while.Beacon Journal website: https://www.beaconjournal.com/ Brad on the X:

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00:34:20

Be The Connection: Olympian Deena Kastor, Mammoth...

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2025/01/24

Deena Kastor is a distance running legend, a former American marathon record holder and Olympic bronze medalist who's helped create an amazing community for everyday and elite runners in the mountains of California. She kicks off our Community series by sharing what's made MTC an amazing place to belong, lessons from her time in the running community and more, so let's dig in!

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00:33:45

Be The Connection: Kate Carney, More in Common...

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2025/01/16

More in Common works to help groups, organizations and communities better understand what unites (and divides us), how to promote community and cohesion and ways we can make the communities we belong to better. Kate Carney is the organization's U.S. chief of staff and checks in for a conversation about what gets in the way of connections, how to overcome those challenges and so much more.Website: https://www.moreincommon.com/ On X:

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00:28:10

Be The Connection: Dr. Alia Whitman, The Physician...

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2025/01/10

Alia Whitman decided to pivot from life as an emergency room doctor to one where she works as a partner with her patients to address their entire health picture, connecting with them to promote their overall well-being. Hear how this collaborative approach to medicine helps her patients be stronger, better versions of themselves for the spaces and communities they're part of each day!Dr. Alia Whitman's website: https://www.physicianwithin.com/ On IG: https://www.instagram.com/physician.within/# On

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Be The Connection: Exploring Community (Episode 41)

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2025/01/02

We're starting a new year with a purpose - focusing upcoming episodes on defining, understanding and building better communities in our lives in all the places and forms they exist. This is our kickoff for the series as we tackle a key part of understanding and establishing better connections in our lives. Getting after it to start 2025!

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00:29:16

Be The Connection: Smokejumper Kurt Rohrbach (Episode...

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2024/12/26

The iconic Smokejumpers parachute into dangerous fires to battle blazes consuming tens or hundred of acres, relying on their team connections, support and brotherhood as they risk their lives to save land and property. Active third-generation Smokejumper Kurt Rohrbach jumps into talk about the bonds that help his team succeed, protecting the lives and livelihoods of people he'll never meet and a whole lot more. Grab your chute and let's go.

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00:36:59

Be The Connection: Farm State of Mind Director...

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2024/12/19

The Farm State of Mind campaign helps farmers battling anxiety, challenges on their farms and the stress that comes with their demanding lifestyle by building connections and linking them to community and to resources to help keep them – and their farms – healthy. Director Jessica Cabrera joins to delve into how this program from the American Farm Bureau is empowering farmers to thrive against myriad challenges and build meaningful connections.

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00:24:11

Be The Connection: Pause and Refresh #4 (Episode 38)

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2024/12/12

Refreshing our memories on the insights and impactful stories of our guests from the last eight episodes so we don't forget their life-changing thoughts and can better apply them to our day-to-day. We want to internalize that wisdom and live it out, so let's dive into episodes 27-35!

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Be The Connection: Team Rubicon member Drew Hanna...

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2024/12/05

Team Rubicon connects veterans with those in need as they help with recovery and rebuilding efforts in communities devastated by disaster. Drew Hanna served in the 82nd Airborne and now applies those skills to assist victims of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and more. He joins us to share about the bonds within the military, within Team Rubicon and with those who receive help in their time of greatest need.

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00:36:06

Be The Connection: American Public Square Director...

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2024/11/29

American Public Square works to create civil, impactful conversations around issues where we find ourselves disagreeing and even fighting – and tries to empower progress and growth. Executive Director Claire Bishop joins us for a conversation about that work and how we can apply those same ideas to our daily lives to have a positive influence.

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00:37:31

Be The Connection: U.S. Rugby star Carlin Isles...

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2024/11/21

Carlin Isles started life in foster care and facing challenges, but has authored an amazing story as he's become a U.S. Rugby star, NFL player, mentor and community leader for kids in his hometown. Hear how he's using his story as a way to help troubled kids look beyond their present hardships, fight for a better future and develop good relationships.

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00:37:44

Be The Connection: Author/Activist Reenita Hora...

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2024/11/14

Reenita has seen families and relationships torn apart in her home country of India based simply on who a person chooses to love and has turned those realities into a novel that's part historical, part personal. She joins us to talk about all of it, along with her support of women entrepreneurs and what happens when they don't have access to the opportunities to pursue their dreams.

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Be The Connection: Akron RubberDucks GM Jim Pfander...

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2024/11/07

Connections are the lifeblood of minor league baseball – and in ways you might not even realize. Akron RubberDucks general manager Jim Pfander checks in to talk about the community aspect of MiLB, the bonds between team and community and how players can make a lasting impact with fans both on and off the field. Let's play ball!

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00:40:50

Be The Connection: American Addiction Recovery...

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2024/10/31

Once a high-powered political official and power player, addiction derailed Jeff Breedlove's life – but connecting with a famous college football coach in the same situation has renewed his sense of purpose and given him a new mission in life. Hear his story and how connections and community have lifted him to a powerful calling.

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00:41:57

Be The Connection: Pause and Refresh #3 (Episode 31)

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2024/10/24

Refreshing our memories on the wisdom and amazing stories of our awesome guests from the last eight episodes so we don't forget their life-changing thoughts. We want to internalize that goodness to help us apply it better, so let's dive into episodes 18-26!

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00:35:08

Be The Connection: Running 2B Well founder Keith...

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2024/10/17

Mental health and addiction issues impact us all, inspiring Running 2B well to bring people together in a community that moves, connects, supports and lifts one another up. Founder Keith Johnston dives into how the group began, the effect giving a pair of shoes to someone can have and how connection is hard-wired into our well-being.R2BW website: https://www.running2bwell.org/ R2BW on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/running2bwell/ R2BW on IG: https://www.instagram.com/running2bwell/

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Be The Connection: Retired professor Doug Hausknecht...

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2024/10/10

With 35 years spent mentoring, investing in and connecting with students during their college careers and in life past graduation, professor Doug Hausknecht has an amazing perspective to share. He dishes on life-changing stories with students he mentored, those who invested in him and how those bonds continue even into retirement.

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00:31:43

Be The Connection: New York Times best-selling author...

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2024/10/03

Scott has told epic true stories of heroes in the battle for racial equality in sports, the Tulsa Race Riots, the Civl War and more and he checks in with us to discuss how those stories can connect us and what we can learn about times of great division that can help in today's fractured America.Scott's literary catalog on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=scott+ellsworth+books&crid=X9472SSFK6TO&sprefix=scott+ells%2Caps%2C106&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10

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00:32:08

Be The Connection: Jenny Young, Meals on Wheels...

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2024/09/26

More than a meal. Meals on Wheels America provides not just regular meals for seniors in need, but a wealth of support and connection that benefits these older Americans in life-changing ways for both them and the volunteers who serve them. Chief of Staff Jenny Young joins us to share in-depth about the organization's mission and stories of those it helps on a daily basis across the country.

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00:31:16

Be The Connection: Longtime college basketball coach...

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2024/09/19

Keith Dambrot coached LeBron James, won more than 600 games across 40 years in coaching and recently retired after leading Duquesne to a massive NCAA Tournament upset. He digs into the lessons he's learned about relationships, togetherness and lasting connections with players and coaches across his four-plus decades in the game.

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