Best Jesse Ulrich Podcasts (2025)

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#48 - Inside Unity Point: Leah Glasgo on Patient Care, Growth, and Community Impact 49:09

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Leah Glasgo is the CEO of Unity Point Health in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss recent improvements made at Unity Point, upcoming developments, the impacts of Unity Point on our community, partnering with Iowa Central Community College and Fort Dodge Community School District, and more! 🔗 Follow Unity Point: Website: https://www.unitypoint.org Faceboo…

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Capturing Media Attention for Your Book with Leah Paulos 38:16

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Leah Paulos, the founder and leader of Press Shop PR, who for more than 25 years has helped promote top titles from major publishers. Note: Because the team was on the road, the sound quality of…

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#17 - Shelby Fleming | Building a Career and Community at Koch 22:53

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Shelby Fleming is the Administrative Assistant at Koch Fertilizer. We discuss the operations at Koch, opportunities for interns, how Koch impacts the local community, and more! 🔗 Follow Koch: Website: https://kochfertilizer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KochFertilizer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KochFertilizerFortDodge/ LinkedIn: h…

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Thrillers Come Home with Courtney Psak 33:40

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars)and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Courtney Psak, author of the new thriller The Tutor. 0:00 Opening Thoughts The Crew talk about recent travels and debate whether Bill is tragically unhip. 4:23 News The All-Lawsuit Edition! 1) Ju…

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#47 - From Computers to Motorcycles: Doug Smith's Dual Passions 41:04

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Doug Smith is a computer specialist and ABATE of Iowa Rally Committee Member. We discuss how he got involved with computers, interesting things he sees while working on computers, his involvement with ABATE of Iowa over the years, his love of the Fort Dodge community, and more! 🔗 Follow DKS Computer Specialist: Website: http://www.dks-computer.com …

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#16 - Vickie Reeck & Paige Wheeler | Fort Dodge Housing Progress 30:09

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Vickie Reeck and Paige Wheeler join us this week to discuss the City of Fort Dodge's recent housing progress, upcoming items on the agenda, how people can help out, and more! 🔗 Follow The City of Fort Dodge: Website: https://www.fortdodgeiowa.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortdodgeiowa/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortdodgeia X: h…

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SciFi Doubles with Kuwal & Miller 40:48

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sam J Miller and Mary Robinette Kuwal, both award-winning authors of one-half of a new science fiction "Saga Double." 0:00 Opening Thoughts How are you celebrating Halloween? 05:03 News 1) Lawsu…

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Special Episode: Bodies, Borders & Breakthroughs with Dr. Jaswant Guzder 22:10

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In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jaswant Guzder, an internationally renowned transcultural psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist. Our conversation will touch on her work at the intersection of child psychiatry, culture, and community-based mental health, drawing from her leadership roles in Montreal and Victoria, as well…

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Special Episode: Bodies, Borders & Breakthroughs with Dr. Jesse Bump 19:34

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In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jesse Bump, whose research brings a historical and political economy lens to some of the most pressing challenges in global health. Drawing on history, social science, and policy analysis, Dr. Bump’s research spans local and global scales, offering insight into how societies understand and manage …

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Special Episode: Bodies, Borders & Breakthroughs with Dr. Jennifer Cleland 21:09

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In this episode, we’ll be delving into the work of Professor Jennifer Cleland, a global leader whose work continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of healthcare education. Her work crosses boundaries in numerous ways, across fields (Health Economics, Medical Statistics, Language and Linguistics and Business), methodologies (big data sets an…

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Special Episode: Bodies, Borders & Breakthroughs with Dr. Ahmed Rashid 22:23

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Summary of Podcast Episode: In this episode we delve into Professor Ahmed's research and work at the intersection of medicine, global health, and education policy. Our conversation will focus on the role of power, politics, and inequities in shaping these fields. Together, we’ll explore how critical, and often uncomfortable, conversations can be fo…

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Special Episode: Bodies, Borders & Breakthroughs with Dr. Rashmi Kusurkar 19:59

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In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Rashmi Kusurkar, a leading scholar in health professions education whose research centers on the question: how do we develop “students for life”? Her work exists at the intersection of motivation theory, equity, and professional identity, spanning borders, disciplines, and cultures — from advancin…

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#46 - Fort Dodge Bond Referendum Discussion with Jesse Ulrich and Josh Porter 53:54

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Jesse Ulrich, President of Iowa Central Community College, and Josh Porter, Superintendent of the Fort Dodge Community School District, stop by this week to discuss the upcoming bond referendum vote on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. 🔗 Iowa Central Community College Bond Information: Website: https://www.iowacentral.edu/bond/ 🔗 Fort Dodge Community Sc…

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Christmas in October with Shanna Hatfield 32:58

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Bestselling authors William Bernhardt (The Superman Wars) and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Shanna Hatfiled, the author of more than one hundred novels about her new Christmas novel, The Bridge. 0:00 Opening Thoughts Welcome to Season Five of the WriterCon Podcast! We're going to reach…

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#15 - Jean Bral & Laura Todd | BVU Brings Strategic Partnerships to Fort Dodge 26:48

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Jean Bral and Laura Todd from Buena Vista University join Astra and Katy this week to discuss how BVU is involved in the Fort Dodge area and beyond. They discuss updates to the BVU campus, strategic partnerships with businesses, local companies participating in BVU's programs, and more! 🔗 Follow Buena Vista University: Website: https://www.bvu.edu …

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#45 - What's Next for Fort Dodge? Economic Growth & Opportunity 49:02

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Jefferson Fosbender is the Economic Development Director for the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. We discuss his backstory, how he came back to Fort Dodge to work, why he loves Fort Dodge, his position at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, how his work impacts those in Fort Dodge, and more! 🔗 Follow Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance: Websi…

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LIVE from WriterCon 2025: The Joy of Writing 31:41

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This episode was recorded LIVE at WriterCon 2025 on August 31, 2025. Our fifth season will begin next week. See you there! Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Laurie L Dove (Mask of the Deer Woman) and Nova McBee (Calculated), the keynote speakers for WriterCo…

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#14 - Dr. Jesse Ulrich & Brady O'Brien | The Future of Learning at Iowa Central 25:30

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Astra and Katy sit down with Dr. Jesse Ulrich and Brady O'Brien from Iowa Central Community College. They discuss upcoming events at Decker Auditorium, how ICCC shapes the Fort Dodge community, the upcoming November 4th vote, and more! 🔗 Follow Iowa Central Community College: Website: https://www.iowacentral.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/i…

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#44 - Casey Johnson on Building Business & Community in Fort Dodge 55:45

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Casey Johnson stops by to discuss how Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota has evolved over the years, the activism the Johnson family has provided for the community, including Meals on Wheels and Thanksgiving meals, among other initiatives. 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota: Website: https://www.fortdodgeford.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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The science of sex differences: Building smarter biomaterials 19:09

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In this episode, Dr. Brian Aguado discusses the importance of incorporating sex differences research in cardiovascular science, emphasizing how biological variables influence disease progression and treatment outcomes. He highlights that recognizing these differences is key to designing biomaterials with improved performance and inclusivity, ultima…

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#13 - Corey Jansen | Building in Fort Dodge: Baker Group Arrives 21:41

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Katy sits down with Corey Jansen this week to discuss the arrival of Baker Group to Fort Dodge, their upcoming ribbon cutting, their involvement with GFDGA, and more! 🔗 Follow The Baker Group: Website: https://www.thebakergroup.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakergroup63/ Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/baker-group X: https://ww…

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#43 - Looking Back, Moving Forward: Building Fort Dodge's Tomorrow 46:23

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Dennis Plautz is the retired CEO of the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. We discuss Dennis's journey to working in Fort Dodge, how Fort Dodge has changed in the last 20+ years, the benefits the community is seeing from improvements that were made, and more! 🔗 Follow the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance: Website: https://www.greaterfortdodge.co…

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#12 - Matt Johnson & Todd McCubbin | Inside the Better Way Project 44:05

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Matt Johnson and Todd McCubbin of the Better Way Project stop by to discuss what the Better Way Project is, how it formed, how it aims to help our community, and much more! 🔗 Follow The Better Way Project: Website: https://www.betterwayproject.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBetterWayProject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheBetterW…

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#42 - 100+ Episodes of Celebrating Fort Dodge 20:41

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Todd and Jeremiah sit down alone this week to discuss the Downtown Country Jam, upcoming projects in the area, recently opened businesses, and to celebrate over 100 episodes of Talk Fort Dodge! 🔗 Follow Talk Fort Dodge: Listen: https://www.kestersonrealtyfortdodge.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkfortdodge YouTube: https://www.y…

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"Have a Fulfilling LIfe—Then Write About It" with Candace Kade 27:54

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Candace Kade, the author of The Hybrid series, a YA sci-fi trilogy. 00:00 Opening Thoughts LAST CALL for WriterCon 2025 at the Skirvin Hilton in OKC over Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1. Over 60 speakers and over 10…

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#11 - Matt Johnson | Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Golf Outing 2025 25:31

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Matt Johnson joins Astra and Kamisha to discuss the 2025 Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Golf Outing, how the event has changed over the years, the networking opportunities available, fun games to play, prizes to be won, and more! 🛑 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Buena Vista University - https://www.bvu.edu 🗓️ Check Out the GFDGA Community Cale…

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Analyzing Characters with Sydney Pruett 32:08

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Sydney Pruett, a therapist who helps authors make their characters (fiction and nonfiction) psychologically compelling and consistent. 00:00 Opening Thoughts WriterCon is almost here! Come join the best writers conference in…

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#41 - More Than a Shelter: Brian Bidleman on the Mission of Beacon of Hope 55:16

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Brian Bidleman is the director of Beacon of Hope in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He joins Talk Fort Dodge to discuss his journey, give the history of how the Beacon of Hope was founded, dispel myths about the Beacon of Hope, educate us on homelessness facts, and more! 🔗 Follow Beacon of Hope: Website: https://beaconofhopeshelter.com Facebook: https://www.face…

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Romantasy & Fairy Tales with Abigail O'Bryan 34:53

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Abigail O'Bryan, who recently released her first novel, Iron Rose—a dark YA reimagining of Beauty & the Beast meets Hunger Games. 0:00 Opening Thoughts You are cordially invited to WriterCon, our annual writers conference, t…

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#10 - Craig Schlienz | Downtown Country Jam 2025 30:35

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Craig Schlienz sits on the Shellabration board that organizes the annual Downtown Country Jam. We discuss how the first Downtown Country Jam came to be, the HUGE response for this year's concert, possible upcoming changes to the Downtown Country Jam, and more! 🗓️ Downtown Country Jam - Saturday, August 9th, 2025: Event: https://www.facebook.com/eve…

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#40 - Creating Ownership in Fort Dodge: The Mission Behind Better Way 50:31

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Matt Johnson stops by to discuss the Better Way Project, how it was started, what its purpose is, how it can help Fort Dodge create local ownership, how it can instill pride in the community, how you can help out, and more! 🔗 Follow The Better Way Project: Website: https://www.betterwayproject.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBetterWayProj…

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Math and Mysterious Moments with Nova McBee 35:06

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Nove McBee, author of a young adult action-adventure series called Calculated—and a keynote speaker at this year's WriterCon! Opening Thoughts Bill announces his new book scheduled for release in 2026: The Superman Wars: The…

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IDEAS across perspectives: Researchers, patients & clinicians with Dr. Stephen Lewis 14:01

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Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective e…

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IDEAS across perspectives: Researchers, patients & clinicians with Dr. Nicolas Alessandroni 8:46

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Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective e…

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IDEAS across perspectives: Researchers, patients & clinicians with Dr. Ulrich Aivodji 8:46

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Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective e…

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IDEAS across perspectives: Researchers, patients & clinicians with Dr. Carla Rice 11:30

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Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective e…

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IDEAS across perspectives: Researchers, patients & clinicians with Dr. May Griffith 6:28

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Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective e…

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IDEAS across perspectives: Researchers, patients & clinicians with Dr. Nafissa Ismail 9:27

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Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective e…

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#39 - Wired for Growth: The Rise of Baker Electric 51:57

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Todd Baker from Baker Electric joins us this episode to discuss how Baker Electric started from a side job and grew into a full-time job, how Fort Dodge is a great business hub, changes in the industry over the years, and his goals for the future. 🔗 Follow Baker Electric: Website: https://www.bakerelectricoffd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com…

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#9 - Leah Glasgo | Healthcare Leadership and Community Impact 25:58

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Leah Glasgo is the President and CEO of UnityPoint in Fort Dodge, Iowa. We discuss her journey to becoming the President and CEO of UnityPoint, the services UnityPoint provides, being one of the region's largest employers, how UnityPoint stays up-to-date with changes in healthcare, and more! 🔗 Follow UnityPoint: Website: https://www.facebook.com/Un…

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Managing Heart Health: The influence of hormones and lipids 13:21

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In this episode, Dr. Erin Mulvihill discusses the advancements in metabolism research that broadens our understanding of the mechanisms behind diabetes and heart health. Through models of both diseases, it is hypothesized that similar hormones and lipids can act as drug targets to improve patient outcomes. Learn more: https://www.ottawaheart.ca/pro…

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"Your Dream Will Arrive" with Bestselling Debut Novelist Laurie L. Dove 39:08

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Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news from the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Laurie L. Dove, WriterCon keynote speaker and bestelling author who scored a huge success earlier this year with her debut novel, Mask of the Deer Woman, a thriller set on a Native America reservation with indigenous charact…

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Reinventing Romance with Lauren Smith 38:45

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Note: This episode was delayed for technical reasons, so some may be confused by the opening when William teases his latest book sale. If you follow him on social media, you've already seen The Big Reveal. And if not—check out the next episode. Also, that is indeed William and Lara's dog, Baxter, expressing his enthusiasm for the new Amazon Kindle …

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#38 - Jenny Condon on Healthcare, St. Edmond Schools, & Lifelong Learning 50:07

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Jenny Condon works in the Pulmonology Department at Unity Point. She discusses her lifelong love of learning, what it's like to work in pulmonology, her experience writing her book, her passion St Edmond Schools, and more! 📔 Buy Jenny's Book "Your Confidence Footprint: How to Leave a Lasting Impression on the World": Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/…

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#8 - Debi Durham | The Vision Behind Iowa's Economic Momentum 34:05

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Debi Durham, Iowa's Director of Economic Development Authority and Iowa's Finance Authority, stops by to discuss her journey, how Fort Dodge was recently named a Thriving Community, workforce attraction, targeted industries, and more! 🔗 Follow Iowa's Economic Development Authority: Website: https://opportunityiowa.gov/about/iowa-economic-developmen…

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#37 - The Sky's the Limit: Fort Dodge's Gateway to the World 57:11

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Rhonda Chambers and Sarah Rustvold join us from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport to discuss the importance of having a local airport, commercial air service, essential air service, why people travel to Fort Dodge to fly around the world, and more! 🔗 Follow Fort Dodge Regional Airport: Website: https://fortdodgeregionalairport.com Facebook: https://w…

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#7 - Julie Thorson & Jen Lane | Inside Friendship Haven: Senior Living with Heart in Fort Dodge 25:06

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Julie Thorson (President/CEO) and Jen Lane (Director of Engagement) work at Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy sit down with them to discuss the history of Friendship Haven, the upcoming "Legacy Week", celebrating 75 years in our community, and more! 🔗 Follow Friendship Haven: Website: https://www.friendshiphaven.org Facebook: htt…

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#36 - Connecting Iowans and Veterans to Opportunities 56:24

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George Koslowski and Chris Weiland join us from Iowa Workforce Development to discuss providing workforce opportunities to veterans through IowaWORKS. 🔗 Follow IowaWORKS Fort Dodge: Website: https://workforce.iowa.gov/locations/iowaworks-fort-dodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IowaWorksFortDodge/ 🔗 Follow Iowa Workforce Development: Website: …

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#6 - George Berger | Built to Move: Inside the World of Force America 22:51

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George Berger works at Force America in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Astra and Katy discuss how Force America came to be, how it has changed over the years, their upcoming relocation in Fort Dodge, being employee-owned, and much more! 🔗 Follow Force America: Website: https://forceamerica.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forceamerica YouTube: https://www…

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#35 - Athletics, Education & Community: Charles Clayton's Mission with AFES 54:20

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Charles Clayton, the founder of AFES (Athletics For Education & Success), joins us to discuss how AFES formed, the positive impact it has had on the youth in Fort Dodge, starting work with the SBDC, and much more! 🔗 Follow AFES (Athletics For Education & Success): Website: https://afes4kids.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000…