This Show is All About You

Episode 128: Transitions: Episode 7- Going On Hiatus, Never Goodbye" In this final episode of This Show Is All About You before an open-ended hiatus, JDK reflects on the roots of the show, its progress over the past few years, what he learned along the way, and what he is doing next. Throughout it all, it is the importance of other people in his life - and around the world - who have inspired him on the show and on his next steps. Be sure to take a listen to hear where you can continue to follow JDK's journey! Special thanks to Julia Cannell and Airway Science for Kids (airsci.org) for their longstanding, enthusiastic sponsorship of this show - it would never have happened without you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 127: "Transitions, Chapter 6: Standing Our Ground" JDK takes an episode to discuss the feedback - and occasional blowback - he received after his previous episode discussing the crisis in Israel. Did the responses he received change any of his thinking? What does he think about the dominant narratives emerging about the situation that seek to assign blame on one side or the other? In the end, see what JDK has to say about the importance of his - and our individual and collective - values in this situation, and why starting (and sticking) with them in times like these is so vital. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 126: "Transitions, Chapter 5: The Urgency of Israel and Palestine"  JDK dedicates this episode to providing some historical context for the current crisis in the Middle East, in an effort to highlight all the problematic elements of history, myth, bigotry, and fear-based beliefs that exist on many sides of the seemingly perpetual conflict. What can be done to shift away from the crisis, without needlessly demonizing everyone in either Israel or Palestine in the process? JDK calls for getting comfortable with the discomfort of historical truths as a starting point - something that can help us pause and consider before engaging in (or supporting) activities that may make suffering even worse for everyone involved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 125: "Transitions, Chapter Four: From Old to New Seasons" In honor of his favorite baseball team's season ending without making the playoffs, JDK discusses how we frame and respond to things ending - these go a long way to helping us better start our new season. How much say do we have in how we feel about things ending? What do we need to have better new seasons? What do we often put in our own way? See what you think of JDK's answers and suggestions about these and more....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 124: "Transitions, Chapter Three: Oh, Canada!" Just back from his annual sports-week trip with his buddy, Seth, JDK shares about the lessons he learned from the people he met in places like Detroit, Michigan and Toronto, Canada. These got him thinking - why do we choose to be as we are? Why do some of us choose kindness and courtesy and others the opposite? What is it about our friendships that teach us so much about ourselves and about human nature vs nurture? Take a listen and hear why a sports trip can be about so much more than sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 123: “Transitions, Chapter Two - The Big 5-0” This week, JDK turns 50 and takes a look back at all the reasons why he is grateful fire all he’s learned and experienced so far in life, and why he’s excited for what’s next!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 122: "Transitions, Chapter One"  With so many autumn transitions underway or approaching, JDK asks listeners to step back for a minute and examine two things - how they respond to the changes that are constant, and what values they identify as key to holding onto as navigation through change. We can learn alot about ourselves - and others - in such self-examination. In the end, isn't this really so much of what life is really about? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 121: "Projecting about 'Socialism' - Just Stop It Already" Following up on the feedback he received from last week, JDK digs into all the ways in which commentators on all sides of the political spectrum misunderstand the idea of Socialism, and how they erroneously use the term as both a slur and as a target for emulation or condemnation. Bringing us back to the core focus of respecting the integrity and value of every human being, JDK posits a full-throated call to a decidedly different focus, no matter where we stand on the political and social spectrums.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 120: "Methinks Doth Projects Too Much" In a hard hitting episode about history, JDK lays out an energetic defense of why and how the recent indictments of former president Trump are not anywhere close to resembling the judiciary systems in Nazi Germany or the Soviet Union. Along the way, he also lays out why using such comparisons is corrosive and harmful to our individual and collective connections to reality and to ourselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 119: "Reframing Wellness - A Conversation with Jill Beck" JDK welcomes a special guest to this week's show - Jill Beck, founder and CEO of "Go Long", a Wellness Concierge service. Jill focuses on the "Sandwich Generation" of people (40s / 50s), who often are taking care of kids and parents and putting their own health last in their lists of "to do's" Jill helps cut through that by helping people connect with what truly matters in their day-to-day lives, what they want to be doing in the future, and finds them the idea people and professionals with which to work to reach their goals. After listening to this stimulating conversation, be sure to reach out to Jill using the links below. And, if you mention that you found about her on this show, she will give you a 20% off discount!  http://golong.me/ http://golong.substack.com/ [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 118: "Whose Side Are You On, Anyway?" JDK focuses this week on a story about Nancy Cunard, an early-twentieth century European intellectual and writer who challenged her fellow writers to take a stand by openly stating their "side" in the Spanish Civil War (1937-39), which pitted a democratically elected left-wing government against the fascist-driven Nationalist movement led by Francisco Franco. For Cunard, it was vital for leading thinkers then to take sides in the larger ideological struggle epitomized by the Spanish Civil War. How applicable is that question to us today in the midst of the political and ideological battles going on in the US, and the literal battles being fought in Ukraine and being threatened in Asia? JDK explores where history can and cannot guide us on this question, and asks us to take a good look at ourselves before we "take a side" on these - and any other - important matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 117: "When Square Scrubbers Don't Work"  This week, JDK asks us to consider why we tend to unify with one another over news-breaking tragedies rather than over the day-in-day-out gifts and commonalities of life. Why do we lose our sense of unity with others so quickly after a tragedy? What would it look like if we recalibrated our perceptions of - and approaches to - those with whom we disagree? Using a story from a famous near-tragedy, JDK challenges us to take a better look at ourselves and our capacity for connection and change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JDK relays a story about his recent road trip through rural America, where he found himself in conversations and situations that illuminated a lot about how some define freedom, how others practice it, and how we all understand it for ourselves and for others. In light of the recent Supreme Court rulings, such an examination of what we all mean by "freedom" can tell us a lot about ourselves and, perhaps, about how we want to be going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 115: "A Future Needs a Past"  On this Juneteenth, JDK explores the story of Opal Lee, an activist who led the charge to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Her story is one of overcoming racism and violence, and one of patient - if urgent - advocacy and perseverance. In short, it is a decidedly human story that we can all connect with, should we so choose.  Remember to visit and contribute to our show sponsor, Airway Science for Kids, at airsci.org For ways to continue providing assistance, please consider contributing your money, time, and / or talents to uaws.org and supportukrainenow.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 114: "One Man in a Great Crusade" With the anniversary of D-Day this week, JDK tells the unique story of one man - Norwood Thomas - who fought that day and went on to live a remarkably "normal" life, punctuated by a number of memorable moments later in life. It's a very human story from start to finish, and a way to connect with the humanity of those who lived - and fought - in circumstances quite different from our own. To see Norwood for yourself (and someone else you might recognize), check out this link via show sponsor, Airway Science for Kids:  https://youtu.be/ekIa7RP9WRQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 113: "Four of a Kind"For the week preceding Memorial Day, JDK tells the story of four young men who served with distinction as fighter pilots in World War II. Each of them achieved the distinction of "Ace" - meaning they shot down at least five enemy aircraft in combat. While each of these men survived the war, their comrades who did not survive remained close to their hearts and minds for the rest of their long lives in peacetime. For these men - as for us - the sacrifices of the men who died serving their country meant far more than any distinctions received by those who came home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 112: "Friends For Fifty" This week, JDK tells the story of three lifelong friends - Matt, Sean, and Jay - whose lives have taken them all in very different directions, yet somehow have nevertheless remained connected across time, space, and life circumstances. It is a story about childhood, growing up, and reflecting back on all facets of life with gratitude first, and everything else second. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How many profound changes in our individual and community lives happen without anyone knowing about them? Or are we so besotted with being noticed that no positive change can go unseen or unpunished by someone? Have we moved away permanently from seeing the positive potential in others - particularly our leaders? In this episode, JDK tells a true story from history that offers the possibility of answering a resounding "NO" to those questions, and instead offers up a lesson we can all embrace as the best way to move forward in our own lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 110: "The Power of Potential: A Story About Beth and Ben"JDK provides some exciting updates on the future of the show, then tells a story of someone quite famous that illustrates something we all have in common - working towards whatever we each define as our potential. Illustrating that Potential is something we can all connect within ourselves and with each other, JDK begins anew his show's discussion of what connects us all as human beings in this often confusing, but also beautiful, world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 109: "Parallel Lives to Wartime China and Back" JDK recounts the stories of two men who fought in World War II, who at the time had no idea that their lives ran on parallel tracks that would take them across the Pacific and back as part of one of the most daring missions of the entire war. But their remarkable lives were not defined by that event, but how they applied it to their perspectives on life once the war was over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 108: "My Body of Work, Play, and Everything In Between"Fresh off an epic spin class over the holiday weekend, JDK reflects back on his athletic experiences in life, focusing on the learning experience of what these provided him in terms of his integrated awareness today. Along the way, he asks us to consider and identify the activities we each have that bring together our minds, bodies, and spirits to move us forward in healthier directions. What mind his story tell you about YOU? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 107: "Every Day Can Be Opening Day"JDK welcomes his longtime friend, Seth Moorman, back to the show to talk about the challenges involved in the "expectations" we mistakenly put on ourselves and others. Using the lens of the new baseball season as a starting point, they discuss and reflect on stories of connection, loss, magical memories, and what it means to be truly human living among other humans. Share the episode with any of your longtime friends to see if you can relate! And be sure to check out Seth's sports podcast, "Athletica Obscura" wherever you get your podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 106: The Four Eric/ks In what he calls "a story of common threads", JDK focuses on what he learned about himself from four people with one common name - Eric (or with a 'k'), from early childhood through to today. Four different people, four different experiences (and a couple of them not-so-good) that ended up being uncommon sources of inspiration, humility, and growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 105: "The True Legend of 'Goat Butt'"JDK relays a deeply personal story about one of the most important experiences in his life, one that - unbeknownst to him at the time - prepared him to face the biggest crises he's ever faced. Yet, it also prepared him to accept so much more good in his life than he once thought possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 104: "Painting A Larger Historical Picture"With March being Women's History month, JDK takes a look at the "democratization" of historical narratives over the past half-century, and why these efforts are still necessary and why they need not be seen as threatening to anyone. He also explores why these stories receive so much pushback from some quarters, and how they can push each of us - no matter who we are - to grow and learn to live with discomfort AND better connection with others.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 103: "One Year Later"JDK reflects on the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine by examining how the war has directly impacted the realities inside three towns outside the combat zone. Within each are stories of heartbreak, difficulty, and hope, and - perhaps - some ideas of how to move forward together.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 102: "The Way(s) to Love"With Valentine's Day nearing, JDK casts a wide net around the concepts and experiences of love in all its forms, viewed through three distinct stories of love that illustrate a larger truth: that genuine Love of any kind (disconnected from attachment, control, and outcome) starts first and foremost with the interplay of Freedom and Connection. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 101: "Remembering to Be Where My Feet Are"JDK weaves together three stories about Remembrance focused around International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Astronaut Remembrance Day, and his own personal history - all of which have important landmark dates this past week. How do we balance honoring the past without being shackled by it in the present? Take a listen and see if JDK's thoughts about it resonate with you....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 100: "How I Count(ed) to One Hundred" JDK commemorates the hundredth (!) episode of the show by taking listeners down memory lane on how he got started in podcasting and why. The story is one of taking new steps and risks, learning from past mistakes, and learning better how to connect with himself and others through emotional vulnerability and staying in the present moment. Here is to (at least) 100 more episodes to come!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 99: “The Day I Met Lester” JDK takes this MLK holiday episode to talk about the powerful day he had years ago in Washington, D.C., when a chance meeting with a stranger named Lester became a lifelong bond - and a foundational life lesson - in just a few hours.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the first episode of 2023, JDK rings in the new year with some adjustments to the show format, with a new emphasis on storytelling, various goings-on in his own life, and listener feedback. Check it out for yourself and see how his and other people's stories might just, in some way, be a part of your own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 97: "The 2022 Human Spirit Episode" JDK wraps up the show's run through 2022 by taking a unique look back on the biggest stories in the news - both good and bad - and reflecting on what it can all mean for each of us, depending on how we see ourselves and act in the here and now. Underneath it all are some big and inspiring things that unite us all as humans, and can bring forward all the positives we choose to prioritize. Happy Holidays to all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 96: "One Man's Show" JDK begins a multi-episode look back on 2022 by sharing with listeners what his past year has looked and felt like, with a number of updates on things like his writing projects, his efforts to publish his book, and how his day-in-day-out relationships with himself and others have grown and shifted over the past year. It's a decidedly personal episode that, he bets, will resonate with you in some way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 95: "This World Cup Runneth Over and it's Making A Mess" JDK takes a close look at the controversies surrounding the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, and uses it as a lens to examine how and why we as sports fans make the choices we do to support events, sports, and leagues that don't often match up to the ethical standards we so often demand of ourselves and others. While no clear answer exists, just sitting with the tensions involved can be instructive in helping us see the why of what we do. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 94: “Innies and Outies” Inspired in equal measure by last week’s launch of the Artemis I rocket to the Moon and the approaching Thanksgiving holiday in America, JDK discusses the connections we have between exploring outer space(s) and our inner spaces of spirit, emotion, and intuition. What emerges is yet more exploration and discovery that can - if we choose - improve our own inner landscapes and then transform outer ones. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 93: "Predictions Are Stupid" The midterm elections surprised us all - but why?? It's the question JDK asks us all to consider in this episode as we figure out why the forecasted "red wave" made only a splash. Could it be that our own focus on trying to control outcomes - predictions - could be a major problem for us? Are there better ways to frame and understand how elections work? To what degree is the history of elections helpful or harmful in ascertaining where the country is at any given moment? Take a listen and hear JDK's suggestions while you consider some of your own. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 92: "And That Is An Encouraging Thought" With the midterm elections imminent, JDK builds on his thoughts from last week's episode to discuss how we can each show up for ourselves and others in these uncertain, stressful times. Using a heartfelt favorite book / film series that has a bunch of Hobbits and wizards in it, he talks about what lessons we can draw from its characters - moving forward in any circumstances, allowing outside externals to do as they will, and developing perseverance rooted in the hope and faith that things can work out for better in the long (maybe longer or longest) run. It's what he means every week when he signs off with, "Chins Up, Everyone!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 91: “Our Internals > Those Externals” With the US midterm elections looming and fear and angst on the increase, JDK asks us all to step within and connect with our own feelings and life compass first. Why? And how can that possibly help us? Listen to find out, then pay close attention to how you feel after what he says, and you’ll experience what he means. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 91: “Just Another Day? Yes, and No Way” JDK talks about all the remarkable events - some well known, others not-so-much, really - that have happened on this date in history. It’s a fun way to learn more about the past, yes, but also about ourselves when we look at the history of ANY day of a given year. Take a listen and give it a try in your own life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 90: “‘Success’ is Really Like a Good Beef Stew” Fresh off the disheartening season-ending defeat of his beloved hometown baseball team, JDK brings in his friend and co-host of the “Breaking Up With Our BS” podcast, Tawny Sanabria, to talk about how we envision, define, and pursue ‘success’ in our lives and what unnecessary hurdles we can inadvertently put in our own way. If success matters to you, this is a can’t miss episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 89: "Tony Soprano Was Wrong, And That Doesn't Have to be a Problem" On this year's Indigenous People's Day and Columbus Day, JDK examines the historical roots of each and challenges us all to take a good look and why and how we infuse holidays with meaning in the first place. Perhaps we need to become more comfortable with the paradoxes we face when it comes to honoring history, individuals, and groups and ask ourselves why we want every conversation about them to be easy and free of discomfort. Any changes we want to see out in the world, after all, probably need to start inside us to have any chance of happening. So why not start here? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 88: "Dipping Into the Mailbag" JDK addresses recent questions he's received from listeners all over the world (yes, the world!) about everything from the war in Ukraine to the upcoming midterm elections to the recent excitement surrounding his favorite baseball team (hint: the Drought is Over!!). Be sure to send in your questions for future mailbag episodes! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spurred by some recent experiences and realizations about himself, along with some big global developments in regards to women's rights, JDK dedicates this episode to addressing other men directly about how and why they view women the way they do - however that might be. Asking tough questions alongside sharing his own challenges, he asks men to consider taking a far closer look at themselves when it comes to women. From there, contributing to a more equitable environment for women becomes possible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 86: “Meet the Originals” In honor of Girls in Aviation Day (September 24th), JDK welcomes esteemed historian Sarah Byrn Rickman to the show to discuss the WAFS - Women’s Auxiliary Ferry Squadron. These were first female pilots employed by the US Army during WWII to ferry new combat aircraft from manufacturing centers to training airfields and shipping docks for transfer to war zones. These women - along with the WASP that followed them - paved the way for women to eventually be given the chance to fly in the military in all roles, though getting there took decades. Be sure to share this episode with any young women you know for inspiration! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 85: "The Give and Take of Transitions" Upon requests from listeners, JDK takes an episode to discuss two major transitions in the world this past week - the sudden, successful Ukrainian offensive against Russian invasion forces in Eastern Ukraine, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. What do these important transitions mean for each of us, or for the world at large? What are the key questions to ask about them? Take a listen to hear JDK's take, as well as some other thoughts that might be worth considering. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 84: “Talk About the Passion” JDK welcomes back Julia Cannell, Executive Director of Airway Science for Kids, to the show to talk about passion — whatever that might be, in whatever areas of life give us meaning. Whether it’s in helping kids discover their passion and potential, or adults reengage with it, Passion and possibility often go hand-in-hand. And, with that, often comes a desire for us to push past our old ideas, fears, and self-imposed limits. What, then, can result? It could be a life with even more meaning then we once thought possible…. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

?Episode 83: “We Are Like Baseball, And That’s A Good Thing, I Swear” JDK basks in the summer sunshine this week to talk about his favorite game and why it teaches him so much about what makes life so great - and so real. Baseball and life have so much in common, even in their rough parts. If it isn’t baseball for you, what is it that illustrates life to you so well? Whatever your answer, maybe it’s time ti reconnect with it and share it with someone new. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

JDK goes solo this week to discuss the ramifications of last week's FBI search for and removal of classified documents - including top secret documents about nuclear weapons - from former president Trump's home in Mar-A-Lago, Florida. In particular, JDK looks at what the anti-law enforcement rhetoric that resulted from some quarters indicates about where we stand as a country and what options we may be able to find to reduce the growing danger we fear is threatening the country. As with so much of life, those answers start with the questions we ask ourselves, no matter where we stand politically, and who we stand alongside or against. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 81: "Yes, I Can Help Ukraine" - Part II JDK welcomes Tanya Zayka back to the show for a continued conversation about her work with the Ukrainian Association of Washington State to provide relief to displaced refugees inside Ukraine. Listen to firsthand accounts of amazing stories of how one person's work can literally end up helping thousands more, and get specific ideas and information on how you, too, can help similarly. Be sure to visit the UAWS by visiting www.uaws.org to find out more about how you can help, whether you live in the state or not. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 80: "Yes, I Can Help Ukraine" - Part I JDK welcomes a special guest to the show, Tanya Zayka of the Ukrainian Association of Washington State, for a heartfelt and powerful discussion about the extensive relief efforts that are still underway to help the people of Ukraine as they continue to resist the brutal Russian invasion of their country. Tanya shares about growing up in Ukraine, her country's history, her relief projects and those of many other individuals. These include shipping winter clothing, medical supplies, and even NICU machines for newborns to war torn areas. It is both a sobering and inspiring series of stories, and Tanya also provides clear advice on how each of us can take simple steps that will literally save lives. Such action is urgent, as the need for aid in Ukraine is only growing.... Be sure to catch Part II of this important conversation with Tanya in next week's episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.