Daily Living Radio Show

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Paul Slack, a social justice advocate with Lutheran Social Service, shared some reflections about the Civil Rights leader who used nonviolence to dismantle racism, work for justice and create racial equity in our community.
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For many Minnesotans, it can be easy to feel down during our cold, dark winters.

But, when should we get help for our Winter Blues? Jan Haugrud with LSS Behavioral Health discussed ways to preserve our mental wellness during winter during a recent segment of Daily living on KBEM.

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Kate LePage with LSS serves as a regional navigator with Minnesota’s Safe Harbor initiative, legislation aiming to prevent sex trafficking survivors under the age of 18 from being charged or treated as juvenile delinquents.

She recently talked about her work on a segment of Daily Living.

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In this segment of KBEM Daily Living, Susan Fuchs-Hoeschen with LSS Behavioral Health discusses New Years resolutions and how to navigate challenges that come with change.

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Natasha Oreskovich is the senior program manager of StreetWorks, a collaborative of youth-serving nonprofits that have provided street-based outreach to youth experiencing homelessness in the Twin Cities area since 1994.

She was recently featured on KBEM Daily Living to discuss how StreetWorks reaches youth, new challenges with COVID-19 and how we as a community can help.

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For many of us, the holidays will look much different this year due Covid-19.

Karen Debaun with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Behavioral health offers tips for navigating holidays during the pandemic.

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Celebrating the holidays can sometimes lead to excessing spending, eating and drinking. Kay Kinkel from LSS Behavioral Health was featured on KBEM Daily Living to discuss strategies to find greater balance, health and fulfillment.  

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The holidays will be much different for many of us this year. But like other years, the season comes with financial pressure that might be exacerbated by the pandemic.

Elaina Johannessen with LSS Financial Counseling was featured on a segment of KBEM Daily Living to discuss how we can manage our spending this holiday season.

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By 2030, it is projected that there will be more older adults that school-aged children in the U.S.

Lisa Beardsley with LSS Caregiver and Companion services was featured on KBEM Daily Living to discuss the service’s work with the University of Minnesota to better meet the needs of older adults in our communities. The goal of the partnership is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact on person-centered care provided by volunteer companions.

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Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions many people make. Jenn Kostek with LSS Financial Counseling was featured on KBEM Daily Living to discuss how potential homebuyers can assess their financial situation, address barriers like credit and what resources are available to them.

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