In this Focus interview, Brittany Lee, Nurse Manager for the Maternal/Newborn Center at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, joins Anna to give expectant moms and parents info on what to expect when they deliver. The Maternal/ Newborn Center focuses on the baby and the mother, as well as education and guidance after they're released to go home.
Ascension Saint Thomas calls itself The Baby Hospital, because of its focus on babies, MOMS, and families before, during and after childbirth. If you're expecting, please listen to this interview, and then get to the Baby Fair. It's set for Saturday, April 18th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown. There will be free "baby bump" photos, games, prizes and free seminars, birthing suite tours and free classes. This year's "Baby Fair" is Nashville and Middle Tennessee’s longest-running FREE annual event for new and expectant parents.

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Anna talks again with Paris Jackson, a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, to discuss essential tax credits and deductions to keep in mind before filing. A number of changes have been made to the 2026 tax laws, including the fact that tips are no longer taxable. Paris also outlines exactly which documents you should have ready or updated to ensure a fresh financial start this spring. Additionally, she shares advice on how to get help with budgeting and how to better secure your family’s future.

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For most of our lives, there's been stigma and misinformation about women's pelvic floor disorders. It is common, but not NORMAL for a woman to experience leakage, pain and other issues. But if no one talks about it, it can't be treated. Dr. Lisa Jambusaria, MD, FACOG, is an urogynecologist with Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville and Murfreesboro and she's our guest today. She's board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and talks about pelvic floor disorders that affect 1 in 3 women. Dr. Jambusaria shares signs and symptoms that women often ignore or are embarrassed to talk about, as well as non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical treatments that are now available to you, locally. You'll want to listen and share this one with every woman you know.

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Anna talks with Brandon Dyce, President & CEO of the Pet Community Center in Nashville. With so many animal shelters experiencing an emergency overflow of unwanted pets, Pet Community Center's mission is to work on PREVENTIVE care for pets, including low-cost spay and neuter, vet services, vaccines and more... but work on a sliding scale. You can get your pets vaccinated there, and pay probably less than you are now. Even if you pay full price, you're supporting someone else who can't afford it, but needs to be able to take care of their pets.

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ShowerUp provides healthful, clean opportunities for those experiencing homelessness in Nashville, TN with mobile showers and personal hygiene necessities. Their mission is to build relationships, restore hope and dignity, to those in those in need in our city by providing them with shower services and personal care. ShowerUp volunteers make people experiencing homelessness feel "seen" and "known".

The non-profit started in Nashville, and has since spread to other cities.
In this Focus Interview, ShowerUp's Executive Director, Paul Schmitz, says they're grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve in Middle TN!

Click HERE to find out how to help, and to stay updated you can follow their ShowerUp Facebook and Instagram pages!

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Kimberly Fielding, founder of Kicks and Flutters Mobile Ultrasound, discusses her service. They allow Nashville-area residents the flexibility to choose where to have your ultrasound, and who to invite. The At-Home Pregnancy Ultrasound Boutique offers 4D, 3D, & 2D technology, progress packages, live ultrasound gender reveal parties and live ultrasound baby showers. All services are in-home or at-venue and are provided by a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with extensive experience in high-risk pregnancy and MFM ultrasound.

Also, Kimberly will be Sat this year's Baby Fair in April at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown.
Read more at their website https://kicksandfluttersultrasound.com

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Anna talks with Gabe Horton, Executive Director of Pawster, which is a pet fostering non-profit for pets whose person is in a crisis situation. He discusses the reasons one might find themselves unable to care for their pets, including loss of housing, leaving a domestic violence situation, or health crisis. Listeners also learn how they can support Pawster, either financially or as a foster pet parent. It turns out, you don't have to have intense training or be at home all day to foster a pet. Get more details here: https://pawsternashville.org/

Please enjoy some heartwarming Pawster reunions here:

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Dean Miller has developed a powerful and revolutionary new approach to dog training. His teaching methods begin to show results in the first few minutes. In fact, in one hour, most dog owners find they have changed their relationship with their dog for the better! In this podcast, hear how that works!

In Dean's book "A Dogs Way," he helps you discover how dogs think, what motivates them, and how they express their feelings. Once you understand your dog's language, you can better communicate what behaviors you want.

Dean also offers private instruction in obedience, behavior problems, aggression and various other dog and owner related issues.

Get more info at thedogcounselor.com

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