Fresh Take

Season 1

Rebecca Cressman gets a fresh take on topics that will improve everyday lives and relationships. Conversational and inspirational, she finds information that will help people see and be the good in the world.

Where to Watch Fresh Take • Season 1

26 Episodes

  • Start with Why with Simon Sinek
    E1
    Start with Why with Simon SinekSimon Sinek teaches that people should live a more inspired and fulfilling life by employing his philosophy "Start with Why," that is, having one central purpose in everything they say and do. Simon believes that there is a disconnect between what most people do and why they do it, and that if people find their 'why,' and employ that 'why' in everything they do, they will be more united and joyful as people.
  • Families on the Home Front
    E2
    Families on the Home FrontThis episode of Fresh Take tells the stories of families at varying stages of military deployment, helping others empathize and better support families in the home front.
  • Bullying
    E3
    BullyingDorothy Espelage, a psychologist and a leading researcher from Illinois University will be in studio to disprove common myths about bullying, and discuss how alpha moms can prevent bullying in schools. On Skype, Mary Gordon, an internationally recognized educator, best selling author, and parenting expert shares insights on Roots of Empathy, a program designed to teach children empathy that has show great success in preventing bullying through increased capacities for empathy.
  • Charitable Organizations
    E4
    Charitable OrganizationsAn informative report/conversation with a Fresh Take correspondent who discusses with Rebecca the pros and cons of 10 charitable organizations she has researched based on the recommendations from charitable watchdog organizations and affinity groups.
  • Helping Public Schools
    E5
    Helping Public SchoolsLearn the importance of parent involvement in public schools. Meet National PTA President Chuck Saylors and hear his perspective on practical ways to get involved.
  • Mommy Blogging
    E6
    Mommy BloggingMeet some of the most influential writers in the blogosphere and learn how and why they got their start.
  • The Jets
    E7
    The Jets1980s, Grammy-nominated, family pop group, The Jets, discuss the ups and downs of being a family music group and their 25th anniversary tour, and sing their biggest hits, "You Got It All", "Crush on You", "Rocket 2 U," and "Make it Real."
  • Inspiring Stories 2
    E8
    Inspiring Stories 2This episode looks to inspire audiences to turn their seemingly tragic experiences into triumph by sharing the stories of Kevin Bardsley, Ginger Johnson, and Kelle Hampton.
  • Pornography: Start a Conversation
    E9
    Pornography: Start a ConversationMeet three women who learned to deal with their husbands' pornography addictions and learn how to start a productive and therapeutic conversation about the issue.
  • Movie Night
    E10
    Movie NightThis episode of Fresh Take celebrates short story by inviting special guests and Fresh Take team members to gather and enjoy non-fiction short films.
  • Collaborative Consumption
    E11
    Collaborative ConsumptionLearn three systems of collaborative consumption and the pros and cons of each: producer service systems, redistribution markets, and collaborative lifestyles.
  • 5 Love Languages
    E12
    5 Love LanguagesRebecca learns to identify her love language and the love languages of the ones she loves.
  • Slow Food Feast
    E13
    Slow Food FeastRebecca celebrates the personal and community benefits of eating in-season, locally grown food. At a local orchard, she chats with a group of Utah's most influential foodies about the impact and importance of the Slow Food Movement.
  • Inner Amazing: Breast Cancer
    E14
    Inner Amazing: Breast CancerExplore two mothers' experiences with breast cancer and their resulting struggles to recover a healthy sense of identity. Darcy Howard highlights the ways these survivors have reached out to other victims of breast cancer.
  • Biz Kids
    E15
    Biz KidsExplore the dramatic potential of early financial literacy with the founders and beneficiaries of Biz Kid$. Learn the philosophies that drove the organization into existence and meet several children who have started their own businesses.
  • Dare to Dream
    E16
    Dare to DreamCarpe diem with Whitney Johnson, a life coach who helps women overcome their own misgivings to achieve their dreams. Johnson talk to three ambitious but hesitant women about ways they can step forward and grasp what they've always wanted.
  • Men Preventing Violence
    E17
    Men Preventing ViolenceRebecca Cressman sits down with the national organization A Call to Men, Men Stopping Violence as they lead a discussion on society's need for healthy, non-violent relationships.
  • Do Your Own Generations Project
    E18
    Do Your Own Generations ProjectRebecca visits "The Generations Project" studio and host Lise Simms to discuss how connecting with our ancestors can bring insight into our lives' journeys.
  • Inspiring Stories 1
    E19
    Inspiring Stories 1Rebecca Cressman listens the inspiring stories of four women who turned outward when faced with tragedy instead of turning inward.
  • Momnificent
    E21
    MomnificentRebecca watches as mom-coach Lori Radun shows moms how to create "momnificence" in all areas of their lives.
  • The Life Story
    E22
    The Life StoryRebecca discover what it means to find her own life story-what someone tells others about who one is and how one fits into the world-through the examples of others.
  • Food Awareness
    E23
    Food AwarenessTwo women are on a journey to discover healthy food options and set priorities when selecting foods and staying on budget.
  • Edible Schoolyard with Alice Waters
    E24
    Edible Schoolyard with Alice WatersRebecca meets a world-renowned cook and food advocate who started a program to reconnect students with nature and the food cycle.
  • Chocolate
    E25
    ChocolateRebecca takes her taste buds on a tantalizing journey of discovery through the history and delights of fine chocolate.
  • True Men True Strength
    E26
    True Men True StrengthRebecca meets men who are using their influence in their communities to change what it means to be a strong man and improve the dynamic between genders.
  • Inner Amazing: Self Esteem
    E27
    Inner Amazing: Self EsteemRenowned life coach Darci Howard explains to Rebecca how she helps women find increased self-worth and personal empowerment after drastic life changes.

 

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