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AU4H Radio - Real Talk
by Donna M. Kshir - Lee Cougardawn Roberts
Sister advocates and best friends Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts co-host 'Real Talk' on AU4H Radio (Advocates United for Healing). Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table, as they discuss social issues including women's health, animal welfare, invisible disabilities, mental health, addiction recovery, child abuse, the missing, healing, and other relevant topics happening around the globe. AU4H Radio - Real Talk is owned, operated, and created by Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts.
Episodes
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When I met Star Myers, she wasn't a headline
Donna M. Kshir, the author of Fallen Star: Author, Activist, Murderer, shares when she met Star Myers. 'When I met Star Myers, she wasn’t a headline. 'She wasn’t the woman the public would eventually come to know through court records and news reports. 'She was a mother. 'A veteran. 'An author.…
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10 Years Strong — The Movement Continues
For a decade, Advocates United for Humanity (AU4H) has stood boldly on the front lines — fighting for justice, protecting the vulnerable, and amplifying voices that refuse to be silenced. Now, as AU4H celebrates its 10th Anniversary, founders Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir are stepping…
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Half-Truths and Full Conquences
Eighteen years ago, Donna Kshir was hired as a freelance writer to tell the life story of an MMA fighter with a violent and turbulent past. She signed a contract. She did her job. She wrote the story she was given. What she didn’t know was that the story wasn’t true. He refused to use a...
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The Friendship That Ended In Murder
Donna Kshir shares details of her upcoming release, FALLEN STAR: Author, Activist, Murderer. She tells about who Star Myers was, their friendship, her turbulent life of abuse, bad relationships, drugs, and alcohol, and the senseless killing of Star’s husband, Richard Lee Bork, which still has…
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PA HB849 Session 2025
PA HB849 Session 2025-2026 is on its way to the House of Representatives, sponsored by PA State Representative Aaron Bernstine. Donna Kshir shares a few words on the journey and gives thanks to those who supported her along the way.
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Zero Tolerance - No More Plea Deals
Would you support a law that forbids plea deals to child abusers, child killers or child rapists? We understand why plea deals are given. Even with strong evidence, a trial can be uncertain. A plea deal provides the prosecution with a "guaranteed" conviction but all too often child abusers, child...
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Women Like Me Podcast Part Two - Commemorating Donna Kshir's 30 Years in Advocacy April 09, 2025
Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Please see the information below regarding this very special documentary! Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael…
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Women Like Me Podcast Part One - Commemorating Donna Kshir's 30 Years in Advocacy April 09, 2025
Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Doc... Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came...
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Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary
Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner, and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as advocates and how they got started in being a public voice for those whose voices were silenced and in many cases, are still being silenced. This Premiere...
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PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna, Laurie and Lee for their dedication to protecting children
PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts and Laurie Ann Smith for the years they spent fighting to protect children. Rep. Bernstine shares the email he received from Donna in August 2024 presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee...
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PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for bringing the idea of a child abuse registry to him
PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law -...
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Rep. Aaron Bernstine Supports Child Abuse Registry Bill
PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, Donna M. Kshir, and Lee Cougardawn Roberts sit down with Laurie Ann Smith, on The Whole Issue, to discuss opening the Pennsylvania Central Registry to the public to help protect children and save children's lives. Aaron Bernstine serves in the Pennsylvania House of...
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No One Protects Your Child Like YOU Do
On a recent guest appearance on The Whole Issue podcast, PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine shares with radio personality Laurie Ann Smith, sister advocates, and best friends Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna M. Kshir that no one protects your child like you do. Lee and Donna are working with Rep....
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It Takes a Village to Protect Children
On a recent guest appearance on The Whole Issue podcast, Lee Cougardawn Roberts shares with PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine, radio personality Laurie Ann Smith, and sister advocate and best friend Donna M. Kshir that it takes a village to raise children and a village to protect them. Lee and Donna...
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And We Have a Sponsor
Donna M. Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts have spent 9 years petitioning to open the PA Central Registry. On August 8, 2024, Donna emailed PA State Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R) Butler, and they now have a sponsor. Donna shares that news.
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Lee and Donna are LIVE in Detroit
Join hosts Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir in Detroit for an exclusive update on The Central Registry and a surprise announcement on a special project they have in the works. Taped 7/5/24 -- Uploaded 7/8/24
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The Backstory of A Story of Survival
Donna Kshir shares the inspiration behind, A Story of Survival, and she hopes to create public awareness for child abuse in the foster care system. A Story of Survival is available on Amazon and Lulu.
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Creating awareness for child abuse in the foster care system
Donna Kshir discusses the re-release of her January 2011 release, A Story of Survival, and how she hopes to create awareness for child abuse in the foster care system.
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Abuse exists in foster care
Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.
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A Story of Survival tackles abuse in the foster care system
Donna Kshir discusses abuse in the foster care system and how she hopes her new book A Story of Survival will create public awareness.
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Real Talk hosts exclusive interview with Jenn Schoonover
Lee Cougardawn Roberts sits down with Jenn Schoonover to discuss her daughter featured in a new release titled Addison by Lee and Donna Kshir. Addison had a short but valiant battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. The book features raw, unedited poems, quotes, letters, and stories by friends,...
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The holidays, mental health and self-care
Hosts Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir continue the conversation on mental health and self-care during the holidays. The holidays can be overwhelming for many people and it often takes a great toll on our mental health, which in turn affects our physical health. We struggle to accommodate...
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Holidays, Mental Health and Self Care
Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss the sensitive topic of mental health and self-care during the holiday season. The holidays can be overwhelming for many people and it often takes a great toll on our mental health, which in turn affects our physical health. We struggle to accommodate...
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Donna discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio.
Donna Kshir discusses the meaning behind AU4H Radio and what she and Lee Cougardawn Roberts hope to accomplish.
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A follow-up to last nights show
Donna shares a few words as a follow-up to last night's show about personal safety and using dating and meetup apps.
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Real Talk hosts discuss personal safety using dating apps and meetup apps
Donna Kshir and Lee Cougardawn Roberts discuss personal safety concerns for those using dating and meetup apps. From meeting in a public setting, making sure at least one person knows where you will be and never getting in a vehicle other than your own the hosts talk about personal safety and...
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Real Talk hosts an exclusive interview with Lee Cougardawn Roberts
Donna Kshir hosts an exclusive interview with Lee Cougardawn Roberts. Lee was 1 of the 9 women featured in the recently published photobook by Kshir and Roberts, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent, stronger…
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Food Insecurity and Hunger in the United States
Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir discuss rising food costs and the growing food insecurity in the United States. As food prices continue to increase the number of families and individuals going hungry is also rising. Food pantries and churches are stretched as they work to help feed their...
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Crestview Animal Service Adoption Event
Lee Cougardawn Roberts invites you to visit the Crestview Animal Services adoption event at the American Legion Post 75 in Crestview, Flordia.
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Summer Safety Awareness with Lee and Donna
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors wherever you are but, without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. This is true whether you enjoy little-known areas in your area or travel to explore new places. With extreme temps in many parts of the world, it can become more...
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Brittany Nelen
Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Brittany Nelen. Brittany was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent,...
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Michele Whitney
Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Michele Whitney. Michele was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent,...
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Cynthia Harkinson
Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Harkinson. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent,...
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Real Talk Hosts Exclusive Interview with Cynthia Probst
Lee Cougardawn Roberts hosts an exclusive interview with Cynthia Probst. Cynthia was 1 of the 9 women featured in Roberts and best friend Donna Kshir's new photobook, You Are Enough. The book features women who have faced adversity in their lifetime and have overcome to become independent,...
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Clip: It's time to be honest. Let's talk!
In a short clip, Donna shares her own struggles with anxiety and why it was important to her and Lee to create a platform where they could sit down and have honest conservation with their listeners without judgment or fear.
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Thank you for your support
Thank you for your support. Donna and Lee will be back for Season 3 early next year.
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Let's Talk Anxiety
It's okay not to be okay. Let's talk anxiety.
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The Central Registry
Today's show shares information on Donna and Lee's fight to open the Pennsylvania Central Registry.
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Words Hurt. I know.
Today's show talks about bullying and how words hurt.
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End of season two recap with hosts Donna Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts
Join Real Talk hosts Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts and Donna Kshir as they recap seasons one and two in this end-of-season two show. They will share their thoughts on the different platforms tested, their struggles, what didn't work, and ultimately what worked best for them to reach their audience.
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Summer Safety
Summer is a great time to travel and enjoy the great outdoors but without taking safety measures it can be dangerous. Donna and Lee discuss the importance of summer safety.
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Clip: Donna Shares an In-depth Look at Anxiety
A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares an in-depth look at anxiety and the effect it has on one's life.
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Clip: Donna Talks about Anxiety
A clip from an upcoming episode of 'Real Talk' where host Donna Kshir shares her own personal journey of anxiety.
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Mental Health Awareness
Join hosts Lee ‘Cougardawn’ Roberts and Donna Kshir as they weigh in on Mental Illness and the importance of checking in with others who are living with mental health struggles. Many individuals who live with mental health diagnoses also struggle with addiction. It is critical to have a support...
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News on WSQV 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM / May 9, 2022
We got some hometown love from WSQV (WVSQ) 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM / Communications. A special thanks to Mark the Shark for sharing this broadcast with us. You guys rock!! WSQV (WVSQ) 92.1 FM & 106.9 FM WBPZ 96.9 FM & AM 1230 WQCK 105.9 - QWiK Rock WBLF 106.3 FM & AM 970
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Donna and Lee discuss opening the Central Registry
Sister advocates and best friends Donna Kshir and Lee Roberts are back on the air hosting AU4H Radio's Real Talk. Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table. On today's show, Donna and Lee discuss their goal to open the Central Registry and how they believe it will reduce the number of…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Summer Safety Tips with Lee, Donna and Laurie
Join Lee, Donna and Laurie as they discuss some important Summer Safety Tips for the whole family. We all look forward to summer-time activities and safety is something that tends to get overlooked. Pull up a chair, get comfy and join in the conversation. Join us in the chatroom and we will…
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk-Every Child Matters-Institutional/Residential School Abuse Awareness
Join Lee, Donna and Laurie as they discuss the importance of being aware of the historical facts of the sad reality for so many children who were sent to Residential Schools or Institutions and died. Many were murdered, and many died from abuse. Families were often told that their child had run...
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Mental Health Awareness Q&A with Donna, Lee and Laurie
Join Donna, Lee and Laurie as Donna interviews Lee and Laurie about Mental Health Awareness and the importance of reaching out and getting the help we all deserve to have in order to live a healthy, positive lifestyle. We all struggle at times and many people do not reach out for help due to the...
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AU4H Radio-Real Talk Wellness Wednesday with Donna, Lee and Laurie May 12, 2021
Join us for our monthly Wellness Wednesday live stream. We will share on many health and wellness topics including mental health, depression, anxiety, coping skills, and what we know works to help in times of stress. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected so many people world-wide and we can all get...
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Sister advocates and best friends Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts co-host 'Real Talk' on AU4H Radio (Advocates United for Healing). Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table, as they discuss social issues including women's health, animal welfare, invisible disabilities, mental health, addiction recovery, child abuse, the missing, healing, and other relevant topics happening around the globe. AU4H Radio - Real Talk is owned, operated, and created by Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts.
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Sister advocates and best friends Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts co-host 'Real Talk' on AU4H Radio (Advocates United for Healing). Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table, as they discuss social issues including women's health, animal welfare, invisible disabilities, mental...
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