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In this very special (and delayed) anniversary episode of AUA Hope, Cherelle and Ricky talk about the power of the human touch, four rituals to create happiness and what one university is doing to offer free medical school to students. As if that wasn't enough, Cherelle's mom Jill joins us for the Ray of Hope segment, as we relive our favorite episodes and moments from the past year. Happy Hope-aversary! AUA HOPE Episode 9 1. INTRO   Rundown of the upcoming stories, what's the best thing that happened to you this week   MUSIC INTERLUDE - "Keep your head up" Andy Grammer   California university offers opportunity for free medical school   http://www.cbsnews.com/news/faced-with-too-few-physicians-california-offers-free-medicalschool/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=postplanner&utm_source=facebook.com   Cuddling Babies: Hospital Volunteers Show the Power of Human Touch   http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/03/cuddling-babies-hospital-volunteers-show-the-power-of-human-touch/   MUSIC INTERLUDE- Earth, Wind and Fire- "Keep your head to the sky"   Healing Our Personal Energy 4 rituals that will make you happier http://www.businessinsider.com/a-neuroscience-researcher-reveals-4-rituals-that-will-make-you-a-happier-person-2015-9   MUSIC INTERLUDE- "Heroes"- Alesso   Ray of Hope Story: Jill Kantey    Helping Our Prosperity Expand    Inspirational Quote of the Day and Exit "A positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible." -- Winston Churchill  Exit Music: Anniversary by Tony Toni Tone

On episode 8 of AUA HOPE, we discuss the shrinking budget deficit, therapy dogs in the courtroom and how to use meditation to improve your career. We also talk about how to be more confident if you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) and what being HSP means. In our Ray of Hope segment, we meet Black Lives Matter activist Leslie Mac and she tells us why she left her career to focus on her passion full time. We have all that and more so please check out this amazing new episode!  Intro- rundown of the upcoming stories Whats the best thing that's happened to you this week? News Stories: Budget Deficit to Reach Seven Year Lowhttp://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/budget-deficit-reach-seven-year-low Mediation Is No Fad-- it Could be your Career http://www.wired.com/2013/06/meditation-mindfulness-silicon-valley/ Dogs Providing Comfort in the Courtroom http://www.upworthy.com/testifying-in-front-of-your-attacker-in-court-is-terrifying-these-dogs-make-it-easier?c=uf Music: There's hope- India Arie Healing Our Personal Energy  Why Sensitive Souls Lack Confidence and How to Overcome it http://www.kimberleyjones.com/why-sensitive-souls-lack-confidenc/#sthash.H8PBUkX9.2YPFhjli.dpbs Music: Love Letter to the Beat by Lupe Fiasco Ray of Hope Segment: Leslie Mac Music: We Gon Be Alright - Kendrick Lamar Helping our Prosperity Expand -prosperity consciousness stories Inspirational Quote of the Day- "You are divine enough to ask, and important enough to receive." -- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Music: Living My Life Like its Golden by Jill Scott 

AUA HOPE Episode 7 On Episode 7 of AUA HOPE, we discuss a new drug making headway in the treatment of Alzheimer's, the inspiring action of Muslim groups to help rebuild Black churches, Oregon's new law to help increase voter registration and much more. We also cover the secrets behind crystal healing and Ricky shares his great prosperity news. In addition, we have a very special guest, one of Cherelle's spiritual mentors, Rev. Jim Webb of the Takoma Metaphysical Chapel in our Ray of Hope segment. Get ready to start feeling good, AUA HOPE starts right now! Introduction: Rundown of the upcoming stories Whats the best thing that's happened to you this week? News Stories: New Drug Makes Headway In Potential Treatment for Alzheimer’shttp://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-drug-makes-headway-in-potential-cure-for-alzheimers/ Potential new vaccine blocks every strain of HIV http://www.sciencealert.com/potential-new-vaccine-blocks-every-strain-of-hiv Muslim Groups Raise $59,000 And Counting To Rebuild Black Churches http://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/1234/Muslim-Groups-Raise-59-000-And-Counting-To-Rebuild-Black-Churches Under new Oregon law, all eligible voters are registered unless they opt out http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-oregon-automatic-voter-registration-20150317-story.html    MUSIC: “I don’t like it,  I love it” Flo Rida ft. Robin Thicke Healing Our Personal Energy Segment What Self-Love Means: 20+ Ways to be Good to Yourself http://expandedconsciousness.com/2015/01/02/self-love-means-20-ways-good/#Hy3GjPbugbjPpR60.99                    MUSIC:  “Optimistic” Sounds of Blackness Ray of Hope Segment: Rev. Jim Webb MUSIC: “Walking” Mary Mary Helping Our Prosperity Expand -Prosperity consciousness story and invitation to give Inspirational Quote of the Day and Exit “An empty lantern provides no light. Self-Care is the fuel that allows it to shine brightly, lighting the way for others.” -Unknown    MUSIC: “Beautiful” Mali Music

In Episode 6 of AUA HOPE, we discuss fascinating new breakthroughs in cancer treatments, the good things that came out of the Baltimore uprising as well as ways to increase serotonin levels. We have our first ever roundtable featuring activist podcasters Leslie Mac from "Interracial Jawn" and "the Ferguson Response Network and Molly Mac from "The Pennymon Doctrine." AUA HOPE Episode 6 outline Intro- rundown of the upcoming stories Whats the best thing that's happened to you this week? News Stories: 1. In Successful Cancer Trial, Therapy “Dissolves” Stage IV Tumor in 3 Weekshttp://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/new-cancer-therapy-dissolves-stage-iv-tumor-in-weeks/ 2. Baltimore Sees 3,000 Percent Increase In Mentorship Inquiries In 36 Hourshttp://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSnBw306433a+100+BSW20150430?irpc=932 Music: brand new pharrell3. Teen creates high-tech glasses to help his grandma seehttp://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/casey-eye/about-us/news/magniglass.cfm 4. Utah's Chronic Homelessness Rate Drops 91%http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/utahs-strategy-homeless-give-them-homes-n35296 5. Solar Solution: MIT Creates a cheaper Way to Make Salt Water Drinkablehttp://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solar-solution-mit-creates-way-make-salt-water-drinkable/ Music: paradise on earth  Healing our Personal Energy Ask guests what's the best thing that's happened to you this week? 10 Natural Ways to Raise Serotonin Levelshttp://organicsusana.hubpages.com/hub/Natural-Ways-to-Raise-Serotonin-Levels 25 Habits Of People Who Are Happy, Healthy & Successfulhttp://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9985/25-habits-of-people-who-are-happy-healthy-successful.html music interlude "the good life" by Kanye west Helping Our Prosperity Expand -Prosperity consciousness story and invitation to give-Uplifting Stories about the economy or ways to improve Inspirational Quote of the Day and Exit "The best way to predict the future is to create it." --anonymous  Music:  The worlds greatest by R. Kelly

AUA Hope PODCAST EPISODE 4   On Episode 4 of AUA HOPE, Cherelle and Ricky discuss the benefits of meditation in the classroom, exciting news about scientists making a breakthrough in AIDS research, how to practice self-kindness and much more. We also have a Ray of HOPE interview with Heather Macauley Noell, an intuitive counselor endorsed by Deepak Chopra and creator of The Giving Game, a daily audio program and a 60-day eCourse that teaches you how to create new neural pathways in your brain and assists you in recognizing and releasing emotional blocks. Get ready to start feeling good, AUA Hope   Episode 4 Show Notes   Intro- Rundown of the upcoming stories   Whats the best thing that's happened to you this week?   1. Power of Meditation in Schools  http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/san-francisco-schools-transformed-power-meditation-n276301   Musical interlude: Gust of Wind by Pharrell   2. Restaurant Bans Tips to pay workers $35k  http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/01/11/this-restaurant-just-banned-tips-so-they-could-pay-their-staff-35000-per-year/   3. Scientists Delete HIV virus from human DNA for the first time  http://www.temple.edu/medicine/temple_researchers_eliminate_hiv_virus_from_human_cells.htm   4. Dutch Scientists Harvesting Energy from Plants to Create Electricity  http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dutch-company-powers-streetlights-phones-with-living-plants/   Musical interlude: All the Above by Maino   Healing Our Personal Energy  40 ways to practice self-kindness:  http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5886794   Music Interlude: The Remedy by Jason Mraz   >> Ray of Hope Story: Interview with Heather Macauley   Music interlude: Go Get It by Mary Mary   Helping Our Prosperity Expand   -Prosperity consciousness story and invitation to give   Inspirational Quote of the Day:   "How wonderful is it that no one need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world," -- Anne Frank   Exit song:  "Remission" by Lupe Fiasco ft. Common and Jennifer Hudson Executive Produced by Cherelle Kay Edited by Ricky Hinds  

                                                     AUA HOPE Episode 3 Show Notes Intro- rundown of the upcoming stories What’s the best thing that's happened to you this week? 1. November has the best jobs numbers in years http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/upshot/jobs-numbers-offer-encouraging-signs-of-momentum.html?_r=0 2. Rachel Maddow: The public has no idea the deficit is shrinking http://on.msnbc.com/1wvnDnd 3. NFL Player With Former $37.5 Million Contract Leaves Career To Help Feed Needy Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/03/jason-brown-quits-nfl_n_6263288.html 4. Hugs Help Protect Against Stress and Infection, Say Carnegie Mellon Researchers http://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2014/december/december17_hugsprotect.html Music interlude Uptown funk Bruno Mars Healing our Personal Energy - Health and well tips//spiritual tools and wisdom Nine Ways to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/06/seasonal-affective-disorder_n_6255780.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063 music interlude lunatic Andy Grammer Helping Our People Engage Big National News Story- with positive spin and activism steps >>> Ray of Hope Story: Joshua Williams of Joshua’s Heart Find out more about Joshua’s Heart at http://joshuasheart.org/ Music Interlude Brand New by Pharrell Williams featuring Justin Timberlake Helping Our Prosperity Expand -Prosperity consciousness story and invitation to give -Uplifting Stories about the economy or ways to improve Inspirational Quote of the Day and Exit “In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.” Ann Frank Music:  Try by Colbie Caillat

AUA HOPE Episode 2 Show Notes In our second episode, we bring you a positive story about a paralyzed man who regains the ability to walk, another story about schools implementing bike riding to improve test scores and uplifting information about which stores are putting families before profits this holiday season. We also have our "Ray of Hope" interview with Dr. Rick Morris of the Morris Spinal Stenosis and Disc Center, as well as prosperity stories and our inspirational quote of the day. Get ready to start feeling good, AUA Hope starts right NOW. INTRO MUSIC- Flo Rida "Good Feeling" Mission Statement: Unity is the main idea behind the Americans United Again movement. We are about bringing people together to help find solutions for our country. One aspect of the movement is the idea of HOPE. The idea that each person has something to look forward to and to feel positive about. We are about uplifting people and healing our country on a Mind, Body and Soul Level. Rundown of the upcoming stories What’s the best thing that's happened to you this week? 2. Positive News Stories: Paralyzed Man walks after stem cell transplant: http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-walks-cell-transplant/ MUSIC INTERLUDE "I" by Kendrick Lamar School With Bikes Instead Of Desks Offers Better Way To Learn http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/read-and-ride-bikes-in-schools/ Family trumps profits at these stores closed on Thanksgiving - Money - TODAY.com http://www.today.com/money/family-trumps-profits-these-stores-closed-thanksgiving-1D80279939 MUSIC INTERLUDE: "Paradise on Earth" by Chris Cab 3. Healing Our Personal Energy 13 Ways to Successfully Move Through Difficult Transitions http://huff.to/1tnWHCD MUSIC INTERLUDE- "Don't You Worry Bout A Thing" by Stevie Wonder 4. Helping Our People Engage: Ray of Hope Story: Interview with Dr. Rick Morris You can contact Dr. Morris at http://www.spinalstenosisanddisc.com/ OR www.drrickmorris.com/ 5. Helping Our Prosperity Expand Prosperity consciousness story and invitation to send us your own 6. Inspirational Quote of the Day and Exit Inspirational Quote of the Day: "Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but the means by which we arrive at that goal."  -MLK, Jr. MUSIC: Secrets by Mary Lambert ft. B.o.B Executive Produced By Cherelle Kay Edited By Ricky Hinds & Cherelle Kay  

AUA HOPE Episode 1 Show Notes In our debut episode we talk about the purpose of AUA Hope, bring you positive and uplifting news followed by our ‘Ray of Hope” segment with Davie Celeste and share some of our prosperity stories with you. Get ready to start feeling good AUA Hope starts NOW! INTRO MUSIC- Flo Rida "Good Feeling" Mission Statement: Unity is the main idea behind the Americans United Again movement. We are about bringing people together to help find solutions for our country. One aspect of the movement is the idea of HOPE. The idea that each person has something to look forward to and to feel positive about. We are about uplifting people and healing our country on a Mind, Body and Soul Level. Rundown of the upcoming stories, what's the best thing that happened to you this week Music interlude- "Keep Your Head Up" Andy Grammer Consumer confidence up with gas prices being low Http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-seesaw-effect-as-gas-prices-fall-consumer-confidence-rises/ Veterans Affairs Dept. Improving http://www.navytimes.com/article/20140829/BENEFITS04/308290066/VA-wait-times-decreased-new-data-show Boy Invents Alzheimer's tool http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/making-a-difference/teen-invents-sensor-help-alzheimers-patients-n203231 http://www.examiner.com/article/teen-invents-wearable-gadget-to-track-alzheimer-patients?cid=rss How to help: donate to http://m.alz.org/donate.asp, join a walk, join a local Alzheimer's association chapter MUSIC INTERLUDE- Earth, Wind and Fire- "Keep Your Head to the Sky" Healing Our Personal Energy Positive People are Healthier http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5825212?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000051&ir=Religion 12 steps toward happiness http://www.purposefairy.com/7669/12-scientifically-proven-steps-to-happiness/ Ray of Hope Story: Davie Celeste http://davieceleste.com/ MUSIC INTERLUDE- Sia - "Chandelier” Helping Our Prosperity Expand Prosperity consciousness story and invitation to give Inspirational Quote of the Day and Exit MLK quote "those who love peace must learn to organize as effectively as those who love war" Exit music- Alesso – Heroes ft Tove Lo Executive Produced By Cherelle Kay Edited By Ricky Hinds & Cherelle Kay