straighttalkwithcathy

Cathy Robinson Pickett
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This is a podcast with nationally known motivational speaker Cathy Robinson Pickett. It's her take on tough health topics!

  1. 11/21/2015

    Upcoming World AIDS Week & Addressing Misinformation About HIV/AIDS From Charlie Sheen News Coverage

    World AIDS Week is fast approaching, and I'd like to cover some key points regarding HIV/AIDS. There has been a lot of misinformation about HIV with all the news coverage of Charlie Sheen's announcement, and it's important people know the facts. * How does a person get HIV/AIDS? * What are the treatment methods? * How do sexually active people avoid getting HIV/AIDS and STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)? Respect. Yourself. Enough. To. Protect. Yourself. Get tested this World AIDS Week! There are hundreds of free testing sites throughout the U.S. https://locator.aids.gov Additional Resource Links: www.CDC.gov (HIV/AIDS, STIs) www.ProjectInform.org www.TheAIDSInstitute.org

    19 min

  2. 11/23/2014

    (Season 6) A Plea for Gun Control After the Recent FSU Shooting and While Country Waits for Ferguson, Missouri Grand Jury Decision

    Did you know the recent FSU shooting was the 91st school shooting since Newtown? INCOMPREHENSIBLE. It's time for our country to make a change -- NOW! We NEED Congress to pass major gun control legislation, and we (particularly young people and parents) need to demand that from them. In this episode, I'm sharing with you my plea for effective gun control. What do I think about hunting guns/small-caliber handguns vs. assault weapons? Listen to this episode to find out what this "woman with something to say" has to say. I'm also bringing up the important topic of mental health counseling. Lastly, I'll be talking about the pending grand jury decision in Ferguson, Missouri. I am sincerely concerned for the safety of people in Ferguson and across our country. We need to have honest conversations with our friends & family and stress they need to be safe in the coming weeks.  http://straighttalkwithcathy.com http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    14 min

  3. 11/17/2014

    (Season 6) Saying Goodbye to Tobacco & Nicotine

    The Great American Smokeout is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 20. Do YOU currently use tobacco, and are YOU ready to quit? Whether you smoke, dip, chew, or vape, there's no better time to start making the commitment to yourself, your family and friends. According to the American Cancer Society, tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the U.S. Discussion:  * Tons of quit programs & resources (many are FREE) - One great resource is 1-877-U-CAN-NOW * The addiction to nicotine * Typical process for quitting * Jessica's remarkable quit experience (one year out)   http://straighttalkwithcathy.com http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    19 min

  4. 10/05/2014

    (Season 6) Friends-Together Relaunches!

    Get pumped about episode 2 of Straight Talk with Cathy... We're enthusiastically talking about the relaunch of Friends-Together! Joining me for the first time on the show is my son, Garrett Robinson. Topics: - History of Friends-Together (how it formed, who came together in the early years, strong focus on HIV/AIDS) - What Friends-Together has recently been up to  - Our Future -- Creating a "Better Tomorrow" -- expanding our mission to cover more social justice issues. Educating and providing safe spaces for open and informed conversations on topics such as HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, domestic health, bullying and sexual orientation.  - Climb For A Cause -- Returning to Africa! - Our Need for Donations & Volunteers  Learn more about Friends-Together and check out the new site at www.friendstogether.org. http://straighttalkwithcathy.com http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    18 min

  5. 09/30/2014

    (Season 6) Domestic Violence Scandals Plaguing Professional & Collegiate Sports - Stopping the Patterns of Bad Behavior/Abuse

    Welcome to Season 6 of Straight Talk with Cathy! It's been hard turning on the news in the last several weeks and hearing all of the updates surrounding the recent domestic violence scandals plaguing the NFL and other sports. What will the punishments of the players ultimately be? What's fair, and whether it comes to an athlete or an everyday person, how do we tackle this issue?   What we all need to know is domestic violence knows no boundaries. It doesn't matter what your socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity, or religion is when it comes to this topic. In this episode, we're talking about: - The recent news coverage & penalties/consequences - My domestic violence experience -- why I stayed - History of domestic violence -- when did it start?  - Stopping the "pattern of bad behavior" -- example, quarterback at Florida State - The different types of domestic violence (physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, economic, self-imposed) -- sharing examples and true stories http://straighttalkwithcathy.com  http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    20 min

  6. 12/01/2013

    (Season 5) World AIDS Day 2013 -- No Shame About Being HIV+

    TODAY is WORLD AIDS DAY...What are you doing about it tomorrow? I'm proud to say I'm as fired up and passionate about this topic as I was 21 years ago at the first event I attended publicly. I'm pleased and optimistic about the numerous HIV/AIDS campaigns going around the world. There's a lot of great people out there doing great work. I am troubled, however, with some activists out there who don't feel like they are getting enough individual attention. My wish is they focus more on the message and less about receiving praise. Let's not forget -- our work is NOT done. New infections occur every day in your neighborhoods and communities. We need to stay committed to the cause. I have NO SHAME about being HIV+ and am thankful for all of the opportunities I've had to educate the young and old and to stand up against discrimination. My hope is that folks use WORLD AIDS DAY as a reminder that this disease doesn't just affect people one day of the year!   http://straighttalkwithcathy.com http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    16 min

  7. 10/07/2013

    (Season 5) Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness -- It's About Power & Control

    In this episode, we're talking about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sexual Assaults. As we post this podcast online, we're right in the heat of the government shutdown in the U.S. Two of the major reasons for this shutdown have to do with power and control. Our elected officials (Democrats and Republicans) are letting us down and abusing the power they have in their positions. Transitioning to our show topic, abuse and control issues are significant parts of domestic violence and sexual assaults. This October, we're asked to TAKE BACK THE NIGHT. Let's do that very thing by helping victims take back the control in their lives and by educating one another that physical abuse is a big part of domestic violence but that there are many other types of domestic violence that occur EVERY DAY that we all need to know about. Take a stand against domestic violence! Tune in this show to learn about the different types domestic violence and what and your loved ones can do if you find yourself in troubling situations and need help.   http://straighttalkwithcathy.com http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    28 min

  8. 08/17/2013

    (Season 5) Successfully Saying 'NO LONGER' to Tobacco

    In this episode, we're talking about tobacco. You CAN quit, and I should add, successfully quit! Whether it's smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, spitting tobacco, smoking a hookah, using and snoozing -- it doesn't matter. It's all tobacco and none of it is good for us. I haven't forgotten about e-cigarettes either! Tune into this show and you'll learn about the harmful effects of using tobacco, but more importantly, I'll share some of the key steps to help you kick this dangerous habit. Deciding to quit using tobacco products is a big decision. If you're making this life change, I am there with you and will do my best to help you succeed! http://straighttalkwithcathy.com http://twitter.com/straighttalkpod

    17 min
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This is a podcast with nationally known motivational speaker Cathy Robinson Pickett. It's her take on tough health topics!

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  • Creator
    Cathy Robinson Pickett
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2015
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2014 Cathy Robinson Pickett. All rights reserved.
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    straighttalkwithcathy