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	<description>This is a weekly podcast with nationally known motivational speaker Cathy Robinson Pickett.  It's her take on the tough topics!</description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category>Health</category>
		<ttl>1440</ttl>
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		<itunes:summary>This is a weekly podcast with nationally known motivational speaker Cathy Robinson Pickett.  It's her take on the tough topics.  Cathy has presented more than 7,000 presentations across the globe so she is a woman with something to say!  </itunes:summary>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
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			<itunes:name>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:name>
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		<title>Season 3: Organ Donations</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2012/04/22/season-3-organ-donations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:05:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for organ donations.  About 79 people each day receive transplants, but about 18 people each day die waiting on them.  If those numbers don&#8217;t drive the point home…one organ donor can save up to 8 lives.  Those numbers are staggering!  I am a proud supporter of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for organ donations.  About 79 people each day receive transplants, but about 18 people each day die waiting on them.  If those numbers don&#8217;t drive the point home…one organ donor can save up to 8 lives.  Those numbers are staggering!  I am a proud supporter of organ donations.  This episode is all about why donations are so important!<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://straighttalkwithcathy.com">http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</a></strong><strong></strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/straighttalkpod">http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</a> </strong>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for organ donations.  About 79 people each day receive transplants, but about 18 people each day ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for organ donations.  About 79 people each day receive transplants, but about 18 people each day die waiting on them.  If those numbers don't drive the point home…one organ donor can save up to 8 lives.  Those numbers are staggering!  I am a proud supporter of organ donations.  This episode is all about why donations are so important!

 

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

 

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		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:15:28</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 3: Suicide Awareness / Dealing with Crises</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2012/02/11/season-3-suicide-awareness-dealing-with-crises/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2012/02/11/season-3-suicide-awareness-dealing-with-crises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<category>Episodes</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, Sheila Hollowell joins us in studio for part two of a discussion about suicide awareness and dealing with crises.  Sheila shares her story about being raped and her experience counseling victims.  How do you overcome adversity and create a better life for yourself?
Sheila is the former director of community relations for Columbine [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Sheila Hollowell joins us in studio for part two of a discussion about suicide awareness and dealing with crises.  Sheila shares her story about being raped and her experience counseling victims.  How do you overcome adversity and create a better life for yourself?</p>
<p>Sheila is the former director of community relations for Columbine High School Recovery Program, the former executive director of Crisis Service for Fairbanks, Alaska, the former executive director of Crisis to Help in Kanehoe, Hawaii, facilitator of the Surgeon General&#8217;s National Strategy for Teen Suicide Prevention and facilitator for the National Suicide Help Line.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Sheila Hollowell joins us in studio for part two of a discussion about suicide awareness and dealing with crises.  Sheila shares her ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>In this episode, Sheila Hollowell joins us in studio for part two of a discussion about suicide awareness and dealing with crises.  Sheila shares her story about being raped and her experience counseling victims.  How do you overcome adversity and create a better life for yourself?

Sheila is the former director of community relations for Columbine High School Recovery Program, the former executive director of Crisis Service for Fairbanks, Alaska, the former executive director of Crisis to Help in Kanehoe, Hawaii, facilitator of the Surgeon General's National Strategy for Teen Suicide Prevention and facilitator for the National Suicide Help Line.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
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		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:19:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 3: Suicide Awareness</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2012/01/04/season-3-suicide-awareness/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2012/01/04/season-3-suicide-awareness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Season 3 of Straight Talk with Cathy is here with the New Year!
In this episode, Sheila Hollowell, joins us in studio to talk about suicide awareness.  From school kids being bullied to adults in the workplace, suicide is a serious topic that needs to be talked about.
Sheila has a wealth of experience in this health [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Season 3 of <em><strong>Straight Talk with Cathy</strong></em> is here with the New Year!</p>
<p>In this episode, Sheila Hollowell, joins us in studio to talk about suicide awareness.  From school kids being bullied to adults in the workplace, suicide is a serious topic that needs to be talked about.</p>
<p>Sheila has a wealth of experience in this health area.  She&#8217;s the former director of community relations for Columbine High School Recovery Program, the former executive director of Crisis Service for Fairbanks, Alaska, the former executive director of Crisis to Help in Kanehoe, Hawaii, facilitator of the Surgeon General&#8217;s National Strategy for Teen Suicide Prevention and facilitator for the National Suicide Help Line.</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Season 3 of Straight Talk with Cathy is here with the New Year!

In this episode, Sheila Hollowell, joins us in studio to talk about suicide ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Season 3 of Straight Talk with Cathy is here with the New Year!

In this episode, Sheila Hollowell, joins us in studio to talk about suicide awareness.  From school kids being bullied to adults in the workplace, suicide is a serious topic that needs to be talked about.

Sheila has a wealth of experience in this health area.  She's the former director of community relations for Columbine High School Recovery Program, the former executive director of Crisis Service for Fairbanks, Alaska, the former executive director of Crisis to Help in Kanehoe, Hawaii, facilitator of the Surgeon General's National Strategy for Teen Suicide Prevention and facilitator for the National Suicide Help Line.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, suicide, sheila hollowell,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:17:36</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: World AIDS Day</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/12/01/season-2-world-aids-day/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/12/01/season-2-world-aids-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<category>Episodes</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps the most powerful line we can put for in the description of this episode on Dec. 1st…
TODAY is World AIDS Day…What are YOU doing about it tomorrow?
This episode is dedicated to Debbie.  We miss you!
http://straighttalkwithcathy.com 
http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod 

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perhaps the most powerful line we can put for in the description of this episode on Dec. 1st…</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>TODAY is World AIDS Day…What are YOU doing about it tomorrow?</strong></span></p>
<p>This episode is dedicated to Debbie.  We miss you!</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com </strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Perhaps the most powerful line we can put for in the description of this episode on Dec. 1st…

TODAY is World AIDS Day…What are YOU doing ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Perhaps the most powerful line we can put for in the description of this episode on Dec. 1st…

TODAY is World AIDS Day…What are YOU doing about it tomorrow?

This episode is dedicated to Debbie.  We miss you!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com 

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>cathy robinson pickett, straight talk with cathy, world aids day, hiv, aids,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:16:20</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Take a Stand Against Bullying</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/10/20/season-2-take-a-stand-against-bullying/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/10/20/season-2-take-a-stand-against-bullying/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>straighttalkwithcathy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[October kicks off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Guess what &#8212; I want YOU involved! I am joined in this episode (recorded earlier in the month) with Pastor Lee Steele and with two guests who are going to talk about their coming out experiences and bullying.
Don&#8217;t be silent &#8212; take a stand!
http://straighttalkwithcathy.com
http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod 

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">October kicks off <strong>National Domestic Violence Awareness Month</strong>.<span> </span>Guess what &#8212; I want YOU involved!<span> </span>I am joined in this episode (recorded earlier in the month) with Pastor Lee Steele and with two guests who are going to talk about their coming out experiences and bullying.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Don&#8217;t be silent &#8212; take a stand!</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>October kicks off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Guess what -- I want YOU involved! I am joined in this episode (recorded earlier in the ...</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>October kicks off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Guess what -- I want YOU involved! I am joined in this episode (recorded earlier in the month) with Pastor Lee Steele and with two guests who are going to talk about their coming out experiences and bullying.
Don't be silent -- take a stand!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, bullying, gay, lesbian, lgbt,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:17:46</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Update on My Health</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/08/03/season-2-update-on-my-health/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/08/03/season-2-update-on-my-health/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>straighttalkwithcathy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Episodes</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’re back at Straight Talk with Cathy after a nice summer break!  In this episode, I am giving everyone an update on my health.  I wish I could say things are better than they are!  One thing is for sure, though; relaxation is key.  I had the good fortune of spending time in Daytona, a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’re back at Straight Talk with Cathy after a nice summer break!  In this episode, I am giving everyone an update on my health.  I wish I could say things are better than they are!  One thing is for sure, though; relaxation is key.  I had the good fortune of spending time in Daytona, a place that helps me reflect, rejuvenate and remember milestones of my life.</p>
<p><strong>Where do you go to remember your biggest moments of your life?</strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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		<title>Season 2: Reflecting on 30th Anniversary of First U.S. HIV/AIDS Diagnosis</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/06/05/season-2-reflecting-on-30th-anniversary-of-first-us-hivaids-diagnosis/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/06/05/season-2-reflecting-on-30th-anniversary-of-first-us-hivaids-diagnosis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>straighttalkwithcathy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, I am reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the first U.S. HIV/AIDS diagnosis.  Is HIV/AIDS still on the radar of Americans?  Are we making progress fighting this battle?  What ever happened to prevention?  This year marks my 27th anniversary living with AIDS, and I can say one thing with certainty.  I&#8217;m very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I am reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the first U.S. HIV/AIDS diagnosis.  Is HIV/AIDS still on the radar of Americans?  Are we making progress fighting this battle?  What ever happened to prevention?  This year marks my 27th anniversary living with AIDS, and I can say one thing with certainty.  I&#8217;m very grateful for all of the people in my life!</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I am reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the first U.S. HIV/AIDS diagnosis.  Is HIV/AIDS still on the radar of Americans?  Are ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>In this episode, I am reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the first U.S. HIV/AIDS diagnosis.  Is HIV/AIDS still on the radar of Americans?  Are we making progress fighting this battle?  What ever happened to prevention?  This year marks my 27th anniversary living with AIDS, and I can say one thing with certainty.  I'm very grateful for all of the people in my life!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, 30th anniversary hiv aids,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:25:57</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Serving Others - A Reflection of Love</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/05/23/season-2-serving-others-a-reflection-of-love/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/05/23/season-2-serving-others-a-reflection-of-love/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 00:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>straighttalkwithcathy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Episodes</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s episode is all about service to others.  Pastor Lee Steele joins me in studio to talk about what it means to care for others in AND outside Church.  What volunteer projects do you participate in and how do you care for your community?  What does your reflection of love look like?  Now more [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s episode is all about service to others.  Pastor Lee Steele joins me in studio to talk about what it means to care for others in AND outside Church.  What volunteer projects do you participate in and how do you care for your community?  What does your reflection of love look like?  Now more than ever, with all the recent weather disasters, we must step up to the plate and help our neighbors.</p>
<p><em><strong>Note:</strong></em> Joplin, Missouri is not mentioned in this episode (taped prior to 5/23).  My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people affected by this tornado and the ones in other areas this spring.</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>This week's episode is all about service to others.  Pastor Lee Steele joins me in studio to talk about what it means to care for ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week's episode is all about service to others.  Pastor Lee Steele joins me in studio to talk about what it means to care for others in AND outside Church.  What volunteer projects do you participate in and how do you care for your community?  What does your reflection of love look like?  Now more than ever, with all the recent weather disasters, we must step up to the plate and help our neighbors.

Note: Joplin, Missouri is not mentioned in this episode (taped prior to 5/23).  My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people affected by this tornado and the ones in other areas this spring.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>cathy robinson pickett, straight talk with cathy, volunteerism, service, weather,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:14:09</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Pill Drop</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/04/28/season-2-pill-drop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Folks, we have a great episode for you this week!  We&#8217;re talking about a very important topic &#8212; prescription pills.  The National Pill Take Back Initiative is taking place throughout the country this week, and we&#8217;re strongly encouraging YOU to participate.  Joining me in this show are Angie Ellison and Lakeland Police Department Detective Dan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Folks, we have a great episode for you this week!  We&#8217;re talking about a very important topic &#8212; prescription pills.  The National Pill Take Back Initiative is taking place throughout the country this week, and we&#8217;re strongly encouraging YOU to participate.  Joining me in this show are Angie Ellison and Lakeland Police Department Detective Dan Jonas.  We&#8217;re talking about ways to properly dispose expired pills and offering advice on how to keep your medicines safe and away from people who shouldn&#8217;t have access to them.</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Folks, we have a great episode for you this week!  We're talking about a very important topic -- prescription pills.  The National Pill Take Back ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Folks, we have a great episode for you this week!  We're talking about a very important topic -- prescription pills.  The National Pill Take Back Initiative is taking place throughout the country this week, and we're strongly encouraging YOU to participate.  Joining me in this show are Angie Ellison and Lakeland Police Department Detective Dan Jonas.  We're talking about ways to properly dispose expired pills and offering advice on how to keep your medicines safe and away from people who shouldn't have access to them.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, pill drop, prescriptions,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:14:03</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Alcohol Awareness Month</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/04/21/season-2-alcohol-awareness-month/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/04/21/season-2-alcohol-awareness-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:02:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[April is Alcohol Awareness Month &#8212; so we won&#8217;t be talking about runner&#8217;s knee this week!  Angie Ellison and Tom Evans from InnerAct Alliance join me this week to talk about what students, parents and families need to know about alcohol consumption.  Should parents treat it as a rite of passage or does the age [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>April is <strong>Alcohol Awareness Month</strong> &#8212; so we won&#8217;t be talking about runner&#8217;s knee this week!  Angie Ellison and Tom Evans from InnerAct Alliance join me this week to talk about what students, parents and families need to know about alcohol consumption.  Should parents treat it as a rite of passage or does the age 21 law exist for a reason?</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- so we won't be talking about runner's knee this week!  Angie Ellison and Tom Evans from InnerAct Alliance join ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- so we won't be talking about runner's knee this week!  Angie Ellison and Tom Evans from InnerAct Alliance join me this week to talk about what students, parents and families need to know about alcohol consumption.  Should parents treat it as a rite of passage or does the age 21 law exist for a reason?

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, alcohol awareness month, inneract,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:14:34</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Interview with Rick Bender - Tobacco Cessation</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/03/30/season-2-interview-with-rick-bender-tobacco-cessation/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/03/30/season-2-interview-with-rick-bender-tobacco-cessation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Straight Talk with Cathy lined up a great guest this week!  Rick Bender joins me in studio and shares his story about using tobacco.  Rick started using Spit Tobacco, otherwise known as Chewing Tobacco, at age 12.  By age 26, he was diagnosed with cancer and went through major surgeries.  Despite losing 1/3 of his [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Straight Talk with Cathy</strong> lined up a great guest this week!  Rick Bender joins me in studio and shares his story about using tobacco.  Rick started using Spit Tobacco, otherwise known as Chewing Tobacco, at age 12.  By age 26, he was diagnosed with cancer and went through major surgeries.  Despite losing 1/3 of his tongue, 1/2 his jaw and 25% use of his right arm, Rick took a negative situation and made it positive by devoting his life to educating others on the dangers of using tobacco.</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Straight Talk with Cathy lined up a great guest this week!  Rick Bender joins me in studio and shares his story about using tobacco.  Rick ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Straight Talk with Cathy lined up a great guest this week!  Rick Bender joins me in studio and shares his story about using tobacco.  Rick started using Spit Tobacco, otherwise known as Chewing Tobacco, at age 12.  By age 26, he was diagnosed with cancer and went through major surgeries.  Despite losing 1/3 of his tongue, 1/2 his jaw and 25% use of his right arm, Rick took a negative situation and made it positive by devoting his life to educating others on the dangers of using tobacco.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, rick bender, tobacco cessation,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:15:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Top 10 Spring Break Safety Tips</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/03/22/season-2-top-10-spring-break-safety-tips/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Michael McElveen and Tom Evans share their TOP 10 Spring Break Safety Tips with us.  You don&#8217;t want to miss this show!
http://straighttalkwithcathy.com
http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod 

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Michael McElveen and Tom Evans share their TOP 10 Spring Break Safety Tips with us.  You don&#8217;t want to miss this show!<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>This week's episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Michael McElveen and Tom Evans share their TOP 10 Spring Break Safety Tips with ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week's episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Michael McElveen and Tom Evans share their TOP 10 Spring Break Safety Tips with us.  You don't want to miss this show!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, spring break, safety tips,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:15:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Spring Break Safety with Guest Michael McElveen</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/03/08/season-2-spring-break-safety-with-guest-michael-mcelveen/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/03/08/season-2-spring-break-safety-with-guest-michael-mcelveen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:48:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week&#8217;s episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Returning guest, Michael McElveen, joins me to talk about alcohol and nutrition.  College students will definitely want to tune in for the 411 on how to have fun and be safe during Spring Break 2011!
http://straighttalkwithcathy.com
http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod 

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week&#8217;s episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Returning guest, Michael McElveen, joins me to talk about alcohol and nutrition.  College students will definitely want to tune in for the 411 on how to have fun and be safe during Spring Break 2011!</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>This week's episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Returning guest, Michael McElveen, joins me to talk about alcohol and nutrition.  College students ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>This week's episode is all about staying safe during spring break!  Returning guest, Michael McElveen, joins me to talk about alcohol and nutrition.  College students will definitely want to tune in for the 411 on how to have fun and be safe during Spring Break 2011!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, michael mcelveen, spring break,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:16:19</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Helping Haiti with Guest Grant Nieddu</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/02/23/season-2-helping-haiti-with-guest-grant-nieddu/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/02/23/season-2-helping-haiti-with-guest-grant-nieddu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am excited to have an awesome guest on this week&#8217;s show!  Grant Nieddu is a great example of someone who has thought outside of himself and is creating change in our world!  Grant&#8217;s a volunteer assistant with Community Partnership International (CPI Haiti) and is sharing his story about his volunteer efforts in Haiti and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am excited to have an awesome guest on this week&#8217;s show!  Grant Nieddu is a great example of someone who has thought outside of himself and is creating change in our world!  Grant&#8217;s a volunteer assistant with Community Partnership International (CPI Haiti) and is sharing his story about his volunteer efforts in Haiti and talks about why community service is important.</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>I am excited to have an awesome guest on this week's show!  Grant Nieddu is a great example of someone who has thought outside of ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>I am excited to have an awesome guest on this week's show!  Grant Nieddu is a great example of someone who has thought outside of himself and is creating change in our world!  Grant's a volunteer assistant with Community Partnership International (CPI Haiti) and is sharing his story about his volunteer efforts in Haiti and talks about why community service is important.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, haiti, grant nieddu,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:15:47</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Sexual Responsibility Week</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/02/17/season-2-sexual-responsibility-week/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/02/17/season-2-sexual-responsibility-week/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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	<category>Episodes</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Valentine&#8217;s Day is this week and Cupid may have brought some love into your life.  Before you possibly enter into a sexual relationship though, have you taken care of your whole self?  I&#8217;m talking about Pap smear tests, self breast exams, self testicular exams, condoms, birth control, emotional baggage, etc.  Listen to this week&#8217;s show [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong>Valentine&#8217;s Day is this week and Cupid may have brought some love into your life.  Before you possibly enter into a sexual relationship though, have you taken care of your whole self?  I&#8217;m talking about Pap smear tests, self breast exams, self testicular exams, condoms, birth control, emotional baggage, etc.  Listen to this week&#8217;s show and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding sexual responsibility.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>Valentine's Day is this week and Cupid may have brought some love into your life.  Before you possibly enter into a sexual relationship though, have ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>Valentine's Day is this week and Cupid may have brought some love into your life.  Before you possibly enter into a sexual relationship though, have you taken care of your whole self?  I'm talking about Pap smear tests, self breast exams, self testicular exams, condoms, birth control, emotional baggage, etc.  Listen to this week's show and feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding sexual responsibility.

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, sexual responsibility, health,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:13:33</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Civic Duty</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/02/02/season-2-civic-duty/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/02/02/season-2-civic-duty/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 01:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 2, 2011
This week&#8217;s episode is about civic duty.  The tragedy in Tucson really got me thinking about what an honor it is to be a part of the political and social process in our country.  Nine-year-old Christina&#8217;s story should and can be used to inspire youth and adults to be engaged citizens of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>February 2, 2011</strong></p>
<p>This week&#8217;s episode is about civic duty.  The tragedy in Tucson really got me thinking about what an honor it is to be a part of the political and social process in our country.  Nine-year-old Christina&#8217;s story should and can be used to inspire youth and adults to be engaged citizens of the world!</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>February 2, 2011

This week's episode is about civic duty.  The tragedy in Tucson really got me thinking about what an honor it is to be ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>February 2, 2011

This week's episode is about civic duty.  The tragedy in Tucson really got me thinking about what an honor it is to be a part of the political and social process in our country.  Nine-year-old Christina's story should and can be used to inspire youth and adults to be engaged citizens of the world!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, tragedy, tucson, christina, civic,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:13:46</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Meditation &#038; Vision Boards</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/01/20/season-2-meditation-vision-boards/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/01/20/season-2-meditation-vision-boards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:43:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 20, 2011
This week&#8217;s episode is all about taking care of yourself and achieving your dreams.  I have a terrific update to share with you all on my Quit! smoking cessation classes and then talk about the ways you can practice meditation.  Many college students know my love for vision or dream boards.  They are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>January 20, 2011</strong></p>
<p>This week&#8217;s episode is all about taking care of yourself and achieving your dreams.  I have a terrific update to share with you all on my Quit! smoking cessation classes and then talk about the ways you can practice meditation.  Many college students know my love for vision or dream boards.  They are easy to make and really help in creating goals and sticking with them.  Tune in this week and let me know what your dream board looks like <img src="http://www.podbean.com/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" /> </p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>January 20, 2011

This week's episode is all about taking care of yourself and achieving your dreams.  I have a terrific update to share with you ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>January 20, 2011

This week's episode is all about taking care of yourself and achieving your dreams.  I have a terrific update to share with you all on my Quit! smoking cessation classes and then talk about the ways you can practice meditation.  Many college students know my love for vision or dream boards.  They are easy to make and really help in creating goals and sticking with them.  Tune in this week and let me know what your dream board looks like :)

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, meditation, vision boards,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:13:36</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Tucson Tragedy &#038; Creating Solutions</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/01/12/season-2-tucson-tragedy-creating-solutions/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 12, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to all the families associated with the tragedy in Tucson.  This sad day in our nation&#8217;s history must not be forgotten.  In this week&#8217;s episode, I share my thoughts on the tragedy and ask you, my listeners, how we overcome negativity in our country.  How do we [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>January 12, 2010</strong></p>
<p>My heart and prayers go out to all the families associated with the tragedy in Tucson.  This sad day in our nation&#8217;s history must not be forgotten.  In this week&#8217;s episode, I share my thoughts on the tragedy and ask you, my listeners, how we overcome negativity in our country.  How do we come together and solve the issues of this decade in positive and productive ways?</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
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				<itunes:subtitle>January 12, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to all the families associated with the tragedy in Tucson.  This sad day in our nation's history ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>January 12, 2010

My heart and prayers go out to all the families associated with the tragedy in Tucson.  This sad day in our nation's history must not be forgotten.  In this week's episode, I share my thoughts on the tragedy and ask you, my listeners, how we overcome negativity in our country.  How do we come together and solve the issues of this decade in positive and productive ways?

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, tragedy, tucson, positive, solution,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:12:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Happy New Year!!</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/01/04/season-2-happy-new-year/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2011/01/04/season-2-happy-new-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>straighttalkwithcathy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[January 3, 2010
A number of podcast listeners have been asking me what I&#8217;m up to these days.  You&#8217;ll have to tune in to hear about some exciting updates.  I&#8217;m also talking about future podcast episodes.  Lastly, I&#8217;m spending some time discussing resolutions.  I have one major one this year, and I&#8217;m excited for you to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>January 3, 2010</strong></p>
<p>A number of podcast listeners have been asking me what I&#8217;m up to these days.  You&#8217;ll have to tune in to hear about some exciting updates.  I&#8217;m also talking about future podcast episodes.  Lastly, I&#8217;m spending some time discussing resolutions.  I have one major one this year, and I&#8217;m excited for you to share your resolutions with me!</p>
<p>Happy New Year!!</p>
<p><em>Topics:</em></p>
<p>* Updates in my life</p>
<p>* Future podcast topics &amp; guests</p>
<p>* My resolution: &#8220;Choose Happy&#8221;</p>
<p>* Thank You</p>
<p>* New Facebook Fan Page</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com</strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>January 3, 2010

A number of podcast listeners have been asking me what I'm up to these days.  You'll have to tune in to hear about ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>January 3, 2010

A number of podcast listeners have been asking me what I'm up to these days.  You'll have to tune in to hear about some exciting updates.  I'm also talking about future podcast episodes.  Lastly, I'm spending some time discussing resolutions.  I have one major one this year, and I'm excited for you to share your resolutions with me!

Happy New Year!!

Topics:

* Updates in my life

* Future podcast topics &#x38; guests

* My resolution: "Choose Happy"

* Thank You

* New Facebook Fan Page

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>straight talk with cathy, cathy robinson pickett, new year, podcast,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:11:03</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Season 2: Dealing with Holiday Stress</title>
		<link>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2010/12/16/season-2-dealing-with-holiday-stress/</link>
		<comments>http://straighttalkwithcathy.podbean.com/2010/12/16/season-2-dealing-with-holiday-stress/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>straighttalkwithcathy</dc:creator>
		
	<category>Episodes</category>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 16, 2010
This week&#8217;s episode is all about dealing with holiday stress.  Don&#8217;t let the holidays bog you down this year.  Fix yourself a glass of egg nog or apple cider and enjoy the show!
http://straighttalkwithcathy.com 
http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod 

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>December 16, 2010</strong></p>
<p>This week&#8217;s episode is all about dealing with holiday stress.  Don&#8217;t let the holidays bog you down this year.  Fix yourself a glass of egg nog or apple cider and enjoy the show!</p>
<p><strong>http://straighttalkwithcathy.com </strong></p>
<p><strong>http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod </strong>
</p>
]]></content:encoded>
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				<itunes:subtitle>December 16, 2010

This week's episode is all about dealing with holiday stress.  Don't let the holidays bog you down this year.  Fix yourself a glass ..</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary>December 16, 2010

This week's episode is all about dealing with holiday stress.  Don't let the holidays bog you down this year.  Fix yourself a glass of egg nog or apple cider and enjoy the show!

http://straighttalkwithcathy.com 

http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod</itunes:summary>
				<itunes:keywords>cathy robinson pickett, straight talk with cathy, holiday stress,</itunes:keywords>
		<itunes:author>Cathy Robinson Pickett</itunes:author>
		<itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
		<itunes:block>No</itunes:block>
		<itunes:duration>00:14:19</itunes:duration>
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