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Fresh Take Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

26 Episodes 2011 - 2011

Episode 1

Start with Why with Simon Sinek

Thu, May 12, 2011

Simon Sinek teaches that people should live a more inspired and fulfilling life by employing his philosophy "Start with Why," that is, having one central purpose in everything they say and do. Simon believes that there is a disconnect between what most people do and why they do it, and that if people find their 'why,' and employ that 'why' in everything they do, they will be more united and joyful as people.

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Episode 2

Families on the Home Front

Thu, May 19, 2011

This episode of Fresh Take tells the stories of families at varying stages of military deployment, helping others empathize and better support families in the home front.

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Episode 3

Bullying

Sat, Apr 2, 2011

Dorothy Espelage, a psychologist and a leading researcher from Illinois University will be in studio to disprove common myths about bullying, and discuss how alpha moms can prevent bullying in schools. On Skype, Mary Gordon, an internationally recognized educator, best selling author, and parenting expert shares insights on Roots of Empathy, a program designed to teach children empathy that has show great success in preventing bullying through increased capacities for empathy.

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Episode 4

Charitable Organizations

Thu, Jun 2, 2011

An informative report/conversation with a Fresh Take correspondent who discusses with Rebecca the pros and cons of 10 charitable organizations she has researched based on the recommendations from charitable watchdog organizations and affinity groups.

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Episode 5

Helping Public Schools

Thu, Jun 9, 2011

Learn the importance of parent involvement in public schools. Meet National PTA President Chuck Saylors and hear his perspective on practical ways to get involved.

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Episode 6

Mommy Blogging

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Meet some of the most influential writers in the blogosphere and learn how and why they got their start.

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Episode 7

The Jets

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

1980s, Grammy-nominated, family pop group, The Jets, discuss the ups and downs of being a family music group and their 25th anniversary tour, and sing their biggest hits, "You Got It All", "Crush on You", "Rocket 2 U," and "Make it Real."

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Episode 8

Inspiring Stories 2

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

This episode looks to inspire audiences to turn their seemingly tragic experiences into triumph by sharing the stories of Kevin Bardsley, Ginger Johnson, and Kelle Hampton.

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Episode 9

Pornography: Start a Conversation

Thu, Jul 7, 2011

Meet three women who learned to deal with their husbands' pornography addictions and learn how to start a productive and therapeutic conversation about the issue.

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Episode 10

Movie Night

Thu, Jul 14, 2011

This episode of Fresh Take celebrates short story by inviting special guests and Fresh Take team members to gather and enjoy non-fiction short films.

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Episode 11

Collaborative Consumption

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Learn three systems of collaborative consumption and the pros and cons of each: producer service systems, redistribution markets, and collaborative lifestyles.

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Episode 12

5 Love Languages

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Rebecca learns to identify her love language and the love languages of the ones she loves.

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Episode 13

Slow Food Feast

Thu, Aug 4, 2011

Rebecca celebrates the personal and community benefits of eating in-season, locally grown food. At a local orchard, she chats with a group of Utah's most influential foodies about the impact and importance of the Slow Food Movement.

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Episode 14

Inner Amazing: Breast Cancer

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Explore two mothers' experiences with breast cancer and their resulting struggles to recover a healthy sense of identity. Darcy Howard highlights the ways these survivors have reached out to other victims of breast cancer.

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Episode 15

Biz Kids

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Explore the dramatic potential of early financial literacy with the founders and beneficiaries of Biz Kid$. Learn the philosophies that drove the organization into existence and meet several children who have started their own businesses.

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Episode 16

Dare to Dream

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Carpe diem with Whitney Johnson, a life coach who helps women overcome their own misgivings to achieve their dreams. Johnson talk to three ambitious but hesitant women about ways they can step forward and grasp what they've always wanted.

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Episode 17

Men Preventing Violence

Thu, Sep 1, 2011

Rebecca Cressman sits down with the national organization A Call to Men, Men Stopping Violence as they lead a discussion on society's need for healthy, non-violent relationships.

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Episode 18

Do Your Own Generations Project

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Rebecca visits "The Generations Project" studio and host Lise Simms to discuss how connecting with our ancestors can bring insight into our lives' journeys.

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Episode 19

Inspiring Stories 1

Thu, Sep 8, 2011

Rebecca Cressman listens the inspiring stories of four women who turned outward when faced with tragedy instead of turning inward.

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Episode 21

Momnificent

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Rebecca watches as mom-coach Lori Radun shows moms how to create "momnificence" in all areas of their lives.

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Episode 22

The Life Story

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Rebecca discover what it means to find her own life story-what someone tells others about who one is and how one fits into the world-through the examples of others.

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Episode 23

Food Awareness

Thu, Oct 13, 2011

Two women are on a journey to discover healthy food options and set priorities when selecting foods and staying on budget.

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Episode 24

Edible Schoolyard with Alice Waters

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Rebecca meets a world-renowned cook and food advocate who started a program to reconnect students with nature and the food cycle.

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Episode 25

Chocolate

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Rebecca takes her taste buds on a tantalizing journey of discovery through the history and delights of fine chocolate.

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Episode 26

True Men True Strength

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Rebecca meets men who are using their influence in their communities to change what it means to be a strong man and improve the dynamic between genders.

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Episode 27

Inner Amazing: Self Esteem

Thu, Nov 3, 2011

Renowned life coach Darci Howard explains to Rebecca how she helps women find increased self-worth and personal empowerment after drastic life changes.

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