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The Jacy Good Interview Jul 05, 2019

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In this episode we interview Jacy Good, founder of Hang Up and Drive who shares her tragic and compelling story how she came to be a leading advocate for keeping our roads safe from distracted drivers. Jacy has appeared on Oprah Winfrey, has spoken at the United Nations, and has shared her message over 1100 times in 39 states and 3 countries on this important life changing subject. She is a strong woman and I am honored she took time to speak to me on this podcast.

The Lines of Freedom Jul 03, 2019

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Positive Alternatives 5 Minute Thoughts - Freedom Of Choice is a key component of being a free country. It's the lines we draw regarding the freedom of a particular issue, or choice, that creates tough discussions and, at times, conflict.

First Burn, Then Tan? Jun 28, 2019

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In this episode I take some time to share how past mistakes have impacted me at this later stage of life. Take it from me. Mistakes can come back to bite you in the back side. Pretty sure it will leave a bruise.

Grow With Care Jun 26, 2019

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In this episode of Positive Alternatives 5 Minute Thoughts, I relate how my fondness for gardening helps me to stop and think through my relationships with those young folks I seek to help.

The Rocket Doc Fuels The Pot Discussion Jun 21, 2019

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Our Interview with Dr. Charles "Chuck" Nozicka, Division Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Advocate Children's Hospital. We go deep diving into the upcoming challenges teens will face with the state by state legalization of marijuana. The good doctor also shares his learned understanding of how alcohol and drugs negatively impact the still developing teen brain.

14 Years Later - A Time to Reflect Jun 19, 2019

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In this Positive Alternative 5 Minute Thoughts I share some thoughts about the very successful Jonathan Petit Collaborative Community Sticker Shock Campaign and wrap things up with some of the good and the not so good relationship with the local media.

The Mom Who Fights Back Jun 14, 2019

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Our Interview with Amy Voss, a Buffalo Grove Illinois mom who knows what it is to get knocked down but not out. After her son, Jared, lost a long battle to addiction Amy decided no more. It is a hard battle for this Graceful Warrior but she is a determined Mom and I can think of no stronger weapon than a parent who fights for their, and our, children.

2019 Collaborative Community Sticker Shock Campaign Jun 12, 2019

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Eight Drug Free Coalitions, 5 Chicago Area Counties, and One Cause. Working together to remind Parents during the always problematic Graduation Party Season that Adult Supervised Underage Drinking is Not Safe Underage Drinking.

The Fun Is In The Build Jun 07, 2019

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Year number two of a growing and important endeavor, a statewide Sticker Shock Campaign. Has it been done before? Yes. But it did not sustain. It's always the sustain of the process that is the big roadblock to continued success. This Dad is on the prowl.

Taken Into Custody Jun 05, 2019

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Too often we repeat the name of the offender, I choose not to with "this guy". After violating terms of his probation his bond was increased and he is back in jail trying to figure out his next steps.

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