Conversations and Connections

149. A Conversation About Healthy Masculinity with Will Windham - Conversations and Connections

In this episode Stuart walks with Will Windham, the agency's Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program about healthy masculinity... what it is, and how men can learn to start practicing it in their lives. 

148. A Conversation with Counselor Carrel King on Talking to Kids about Tragedy and Grief - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Family Crisis Center counselor Carrel King talks to Stuart about how to talk to children about tragedy and coping with grief.

147. A Conversation with Child Advocate Sadarria Christian About the Agency School Supply Drive - Conversations and Connections

Stuart talks with child advocate Sadarria Christian about the Family Crisis Center Back to School Supply Drive!

146. A Conversation with the Pride Alliance of Lufkin - Conversations and Connections

June is Pride Month and in this episode we sit down with Diju Fritzy with the Lufkin Pride Alliance.  We talk with Diju about the need for organizations like PAL in Deep East Texas and the challenges the LGBTQ community face in rural areas like ours.

145. A Conversation with Ashley Cook about the Influence Artificial Intelligence has on Child Sexual Abuse

Artificial Intelligence has been gaining in popularity over the recent past.  And while the technology has its benefits, there's also a darker side.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Ashley Cook with Harold's House about how AI is being used to create not only child porn, but is also being used as a means to lure kids to the unsavory side of the web.  THIS EPISODE MAY CONTAIN TOPICS SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND DISTURBING.

144. A Conversation with Mallory Harris about the Blueberry Cupcake Battle - Conversations and Connections

It's that time again!  Stuart talks with agency Marketing and Communications Coordinator Mallory Harris about the upcoming Blueberry Cupcake Battle at the Texas Blueberry Festival!

143. A Conversation with Rebecca Reid, Executive Director of the Mosaic Center - Conversations and Connections

In this episode, Stuart talks with Mosaic Center Executive Director Rebecca Reid.  Rebecca talks about the Mosaic Center's mission to help women make better lives for themselves, and their partnership with the Family Crisis Center.

142. A Conversation with Melissa Russell and Kyla Skelton with ADAC about Vaping - Conversations and Connections

Vape shops are everywhere in East Texas, and vaping is becoming increasingly more popular among teens.  In this episode, we talk with Melissa Russell and Kyla Skelton with the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Counsel about the dangers of vaping and what their organization is doing about this issue.

141. A Conversation with SANE Nurse Kim Riddle on Teen Dating Violence - Conversations and Connections

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Kim Riddle, the agency's SANE nurse about what teen dating violence looks like, and how teens and parents can deal with it.

140. A Conversation with Life the Change Maker's Women's Resilience Summit - Conversations and Connections

We talk with area Life Coach Michelle Cox about the upcoming Change Maker's Women's Resilience Summit!