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At just 10-years old, Hope Rice co-authored a book with her mom called “The Worry Shark” after her own struggles with anxiety. She now speaks to other students about her experience to help them cope and to try to take the stigma out what so many students face in today’s world. Hope and Melissa join Ellen Kolodziej on the ECKO Effect for an important conversation about mental health issues and how adults can help children of all ages. #MentalHealthAwareness #TheWorryShark #HopeRice #AnxietySupport #MentalWellness #KidsMentalHealth #YouthEmpowerment #EllenKolodziej #ECKOEffect #BreakingTheStigma

The internet exploded with the Kiss Cam video from the Coldplay concert – you know the one. It went viral, and the fallout was swift and devastating for careers and families alike. But it also sparked a much deeper question: Why do people cheat? It's a complex question, with an even more complex answer. Flora Posteraro of Chick2Chick Uncut gets to the heart of the matter in this podcast, "Why Do People Cheat?"

National gambling experts leading the crusade to change public policy join the ECKO Effect to shed light on this growing crisis. Harry Levant and Mark Gottlieb, featured on 60 Minutes, CBS News and multiple media outlets sound the alarm about online gambling. They join Ellen Kolodziej to discuss the financial, emotional and physical toll betting takes on millions of Americans, particularly men 18 to 24 years old, and why they’re fighting what they call the predatory practices of the gambling industry.

We all hope our parents will live long, healthy lives but for many families, there's a role reversal. Adult children end up being caregivers for their elderly parents, forced to make tough decisions about their future. In partnership with AARP Pennsylvania, Flora Posteraro of Chick2Chick Uncut offers candid conversations, practical guidance and valuable resources in this podcast, "How to Care for a Loved One While Caring for Yourself." For more information, go to aarp.org/caregiving. #podcast #womensvoices #parents #elderly #caregiver #compassion #guidance #resources #honesty

No need to sugarcoat it: America has a serious weight issue. What if someone not only battled this but found the secret to lasting change? For Michelle Petties, a staggering 700 pounds gained and lost led to a turning point. Now, she's revealing her secrets to living a healthier life. Join Flora Posteraro on Chick2Chick Uncut as Michelle shares her journey in this podcast, "Leaving Large, Winning the Fight with Food.'" #podcast #realtalk #womensissues #large #weight #obesity #overweight #food #emotion #addict #foodstory

It’s an all boys Catholic High School where some JUNIORS are getting $70,000 job offers in high demand trades such as welding after graduating from their hands on Career Pathways Academy program. President Brian Patrick King joins Ellen Kolodziej to talk about how the program began and it’s unbelievable success! #CatholicHighSchool #CareerPathways #SkilledTrades #Welding #JobOffers #HandsOnLearning #VocationalTraining #HighSchoolSuccess #EducationReform #StudentSuccess

It's horrifying to think that sex trafficking is happening in Central Pennsylvania, or anywhere for that matter! Nikki was a victim of sex trafficking who managed to escape. She shares her story of courage and bravery with Flora Posteraro of Chick2Chick Uncut. She shines a light on this horrific crime and offers hope for others trapped in the darkness in this podcast, "A Victim of Sex Trafficking, Nikki's Story." Like and subscribe to our YouTube channel to get alerts for new podcast episodes. #podcast #womensvoices #realtalk #sextrafficking #humantrafficking #courage #hope #bravery

What's up with the passion for Pickleball? People are obsessed with the game and courts are popping up everywhere. How do you play? What are the rules and when do you have to stay out of the kitchen? Chick2Chick "chirps" with a Pickleball Fanatic in this podcast, "Pickleball, Anyone?" Podcast sponsored by MoneyLine Lending. #podcast #letschirp #realtalk #womensvoices #pickleball #fanatic #obsession