In this episode, we sit down with Katlyn Willoughby of Parkview Healthcare to explore how the organization helps individuals recovering from addiction rebuild their lives—and then empowers them to give back. From peer mentorship to community reinvestment, hear how recovery becomes a full-circle journey of healing and hope.
In this episode, we sit down with Danny Ramos of Uncornered KC, who shares his journey from incarceration to community transformation. Learn how Danny now helps former gang members build new lives through mentorship, opportunity, and hope—and why second chances matter more than ever.
Guest host Danyiel Barber speaks with Buck Reist about his band, Sloppy But Lucky, and how they got on a path of playing music for local animal shelters. 100% of the band's proceeds go to countless local shelters, collectively raising almost $40,000 to date!
In the second half of Dawn’s interview with Clay County Sheriff Will Akin, we delve into how lived experiences and trauma shape law enforcement perspectives—and why fresh, innovative approaches to care and education are more crucial than ever.
Dawn speaks with guest, Clay County Sheriff Will Akin about his journey across dozens of states, and three countries to land as one of Clay County's most respected leaders. Stay tuned for Part 2 in a special drop episode next week!
Danyiel Barber speaks with J. Berry about his role at Imagine That KC and the impact that social arts programs have on the community.
Dawn speaks with End of Life Doula, Niki Staab on her dual roles in the nonprofit sector developing Rings of Care, and End of Life KC about the respective goals of these organizations and the impact they make in caring for people in our families and communities.
Dawn speaks with guest Theresa Hubbard, LMFT about her therapeutic practice utilizing neurofeedback loops to work with clients suffering from complex trauma, and the ways our brains store trauma within the body.
Dawn speaks with Robyn Neuerburg about her incredible humanitarian project, Isaac's Dream, and how many lives it is changing every day.
Dawn speaks with M.A.R.C.H. staff, Stephanie Bloom-Levy & Danyiel Barber about what M.A.R.C.H. is all about, and how wheels turn behind the scenes to provide services for families across Missouri.
Dawn Kuhlman talks with guest Dionne King about mediation as a tool for conflict resolution, and how our own experiences inform the way we come to the table.
Dawn speaks with Sherri Jacobs, an art therapist and former TEDx organizer out of Overland Park, about the community-building collaborative concept of open sourcing creative ideas. Learn more about Sherri and her incredible work at HeartlandArtTherapy.com
Dawn speaks with guest, Paemon Aramjoo about a community collaboration project that helped a family get out of a predatory loan situation and allowed them the room they needed to get back on their feet. A story of many parts and players, and how small acts combine to make a big impact.
Dawn Kuhlman introduces helping humankind, a podcast and community brought to you by M.A.R.C.H. Inc.
We'll talk about what to expect from the podcast this year, the ways we're hoping to do good in the world, and how you can get involved as a Shameless Do-Gooder.
A snippet of our background track, written by Chris Aytes.