Charity Spotlights • Conversations with Leaders • Event Previews
Charity Spotlights • Conversations with Leaders • Event Previews
the DMF podcast
Powerful, positive, life-changing content from
encouraging and hope-building people
Powerful, positive,
life-changing content from
encouraging and hope-building people
Dakota Medical Foundation
Welcome to the DMF Podcast,
Episode 11
Helping Kids See a Brighter Future
Monday, August 5th, 2024 • 33 minutes
featuring
Dr. Jason Schaff, O.D.
Optometrist at Valley Vision Clinic
Dr. Jason Schaff has been practicing as an optometrist at Valley Vision Clinic since graduating in 2008 with his Doctor of Optometry degree. He has a special interest in ocular disease, children’s vision and contact lenses and is committed to providing comprehensive eye care to patients of all ages using the latest technology in contact lenses and diagnostic testing.
In this episode, Optometrist Dr. Jason Schaff shared:
- The opportunity for kids ages 4-7 to receive free eye exams with Vision Start
- The importance of early vision detection among children
- Why eye health is a vital part to our overall well-being
Episode 10
Defining Your Fight
Monday, July 8th, 2024 • 33 minutes
featuring
Mariah Prussia
Founder of Define the Fight
In this episode of the DMF Podcast our host Whitney Isaacson sat down Mariah Prussia. Mariah is the founder of Define the Fight, a nonprofit empowering youth to lead from within through a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Mariah shared how we can help our children define their fight and build resiliency in a world with so many factors against us. As well as how to teach kids to tackle life like an MMA fighter!
Episode 09
The Nurtured Heart® Approach
Monday, July 8th, 2024 • 29 minutes
featuring
Jana Bruhschwein & Kellie Knodel
of the Peace Academy
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Jana Bruhschwein, Executive Director and founder of Peace Academy, and Kellie Knodel, assistant director and teacher at Peace Academy. Together, the two of them they have 45 years of experience in early childhood education.
Jana and Kellie are both advanced trainers in the Nurtured Heart Approach® and in this conversation they share all about what the Nurtured Heart Approach is and why it’s important in early childcare. This approach to early childhood education focuses on creating connected relationships, emphasizing positive behavior, and transforming difficult emotions into abundant Inner Wealth.
Episode 08
Soul Solutions "Friendraising"
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 • 1 hour 3 minutes
featuring
Gerri Leach
Soul Solutions Development Director & "Friendraiser"
This month, we welcomed Soul Solutions Development Director Gerri Leach, who talked about:
- The unique family-centered approach that Soul Solutions takes to addiction treatment and recovery
- Impact stories about how lives are being transformed through Soul Solutions’ work
- How important it was to build a dedicated fundraising team to maximize their impact
Episode 07
Preventing Addiction From Stealing Lives
Monday, January 22nd, 2024 • 33 minUtes
featuring
Mary Beth and Mike Traynor
Founders of the Matto Foundation
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, spoke with Mary Beth and Mike Traynor, Founders of the Matto Foundation. The Matto Foundation is working to end addiction through community-fueled awareness and education. The Foundation educates kids and families to Delay, Decrease, and Defeat substance abuse and addiction.
Episode 06
Inspiration and Encouragement
Monday, January 22nd, 2024 • 50 minUtes
featuring
Coach Erv Inniger
Nonprofit Coach and Former Basketball Coach
Pat Traynor sits down with Erv Inniger to discuss attitude, simple fundraising tips, and positive leadership. Erv is a former NBA basketball player and is best known for his leadership as the head coach of the North Dakota State University men’s basketball team. He led the team to countless victories, including a 1981 North Central Conference title. He has also been key in numerous fundraising efforts, including successful capital campaigns. Coach Erv exhibits the same tenacious enthusiasm he had in his role as a basketball coach with local charities!
Episode 05
Are Phone Bans in Schools Beneficial?
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 • 32 minUtes
featuring
Father Kyle Metzger
Shanley High School Principal
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Father Kyle Metzger. Father Metzger is the Fargo Shanley High School Principal, and he gets to help kids learn, grow, and delight in learning. Father Metzger shares how Shanley High School has adopted a new phone policy that bans phone use anytime during the school day. Father Metzger explains how Shanley High School is combating digital addiction in this way and the positive response they have gotten from students and parents on this policy.
Episode 04
Building Emotional Intelligence
Friday, December 1st, 2023 • 34 minUtes
featuring
Naomi Erkenbrack
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host Whitney Isaacson sat down with Naomi Erkenbrack. Naomi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Valley Christian Counseling and she provides support for patients in their development and relationships. Naomi dives into how trauma and attachment affect our emotional intelligence and shares with us the model for emotional intelligence.
Episode 03
Lend A Hand Up
Friday, December 1st, 2023 • 18 minUtes
featuring
Jeana Peinovich
Executive Director, Lend A Hand Up
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Jeana Peinovich. Jeana is the Director of Lend A Hand Up. Lend A Hand Up helps families burdened by health issues and other trauma raise funds and rally community support. Jeana explains the importance of having crisis-relief programs like Lend A Hand Up and how you can help a family in need at LendAHandUp.org.
Episode 02
Why We Should Embrace Discomfort
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 • 31 minUtes
featuring
Lexi Kahnk
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Lexi Kahnk. Lexi is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Valley Christian Counseling. Lexi highlights in this conversation how easy it is for us to reach for technology to soothe ourselves when anything feels hard or uncomfortable, instead of dealing with our uncomfortable situations. Take a listen and hear about why we should all embrace discomfort.
Episode 01
We All Need to Take Digital Addiction Seriously
Thursday, October 12th, 2023 • 17 minUtes
featuring
Crystal Dunham
Licensed Clinical Counselor
In this episode of the DMF Podcast, our host, Whitney Isaacson, sat down with Crystal Dunhum. Crystal is a Licensed Clinical Counselor at Valley Christian Counseling. She gets to help her patients find wholeness in their mental health. Crystal shares the dangers of digital addiction and how digital addiction is impacting us today.