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Donna Apidone

Contributor Donna Apidone

Donna Apidone writes and produces segments for America’s Heartland on PBS affiliates nationwide. She received a 2023 Artistic License Award from California Lawyers for the Arts. She hosted Morning Edition on CapRadio in Sacramento, California, for more than 20 years. Apidone’s interviews with authors/influencers are at DonnaApidone.com. She is the author of “Drive-Time Meditations” and “TransForMission.”

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An Innovative Journal Created by a Caregiver for Caregivers

This journal allows caregivers to vent frustrations and write and draw what they appreciate about the responsibility
January 18, 2024
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Woman Life Freedom

A new anthology presents voices and art from the women’s protests in Iran
November 14, 2023
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A Mindful Military, During and After Service

Beekeeping, martial arts and ancient Chinese philosophy have a common thread that can benefit active military and veterans
September 25, 2023
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Bringing Animals Into Care

Across the U.S., RedRover volunteers serve animals and communities in disasters and other times of need
August 23, 2023
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It’s Fire Season ... Still

Wildfires continue to menace rural areas favored by retirees despite above-average rain and snow last winter
July 12, 2023
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A Holocaust Survivor With a Mission

Irene Butter, a friend of Anne Frank, continues to tell her own story to highlight the importance of empathy and compassion
June 30, 2023
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The End of Life Debate

More states and countries are enacting laws to let terminally ill patients in great pain decide for themselves when to die
May 4, 2023
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Opting for End of Life

Ten states now permit Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) — why do patients request to end their lives early, and how do medical providers make sure they mean it?
May 4, 2023
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Judging Anxiety

A California judge brings awareness to mental health issues in the legal community
February 16, 2023
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Have Laptop, Will Travel

Digital nomads work remotely while traveling freely and sampling life around the world
January 12, 2023
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Writing Vietnam

The catharsis of writing their memoirs helped two Vietnam veterans heal
November 11, 2022
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Vietnam: 'Because Our Fathers Lied'

Craig McNamara remembers his famous, vilified father, a former Secretary of Defense
July 4, 2022
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