Dave Berlin, a Marine Corps veteran, has dedicated his life to serving those who served. As one of three Las Vegas ambassadors for Bunker Labs, an organization committed to helping veterans and their spouses start and grow businesses, Dave has made it his mission to give back to the community. In addition to donating his time as a community organizer in Las Vegas, where he coordinates over 20 events each month, Dave also enjoys the spotlight as a public speaker, taking the stage at events like TedX and disruptHR. And if that wasn't enough, Dave has also entertained more than 500 weddings across the United States as a disc jockey, proving that he is a true jack-of-all-trades. For more information on Bunker Labs and Dave's work, visit www.bunkerlabs.org.

The Biden administration will end most federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week, rolling back a vast assertion of government power that helped bring an end to the worst public health threat in 100 years. Idaho Matters takes a look at what this means moving forward.

Dean Walter Fitzgerald welcomes new professor Solomon Tadesse to the show. They discuss Solomon's experience in the field, including drug discovery within Oncology.

Nate Bailey was a Lieutenant in the Army and served as a platoon leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In his leadership position, Nate closely monitored the instruction and safety of 42 soldiers as they served in Kuwait. Nate sees himself as a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to reach an audience in an impactful way. He is a bestselling author with three books including the 100 Mile Mindset. Nate is an entrepreneur at heart, having built multiple successful businesses in the areas of insurance and real estate. He recently sold his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a professional career coach. His philosophy on life is simple, “Live what you teach.” Nate leads by example, pushing himself one step beyond. You can learn more about Nate by visiting www.natebailey.com

A recent survey asks how Idaho's abortion laws are affecting the state’s maternal healthcare doctors and the results are concerning.

Maggie Mann, district director for Southeastern Idaho Public Health joins Dean Teresa Conner for a discussion on the social aspects that can influence a person’s health such as education, socioeconomic status, and access to transportation, among others.

Psychologists Cameron Staley and Jennifer Miesch discuss suicide and how to help those who are in crisis receive the help they need.

Mike Hooper is a U.S. Army Veteran who served in Cuba and the Department of Homeland Security during Operation Enduring Freedom. Today, Mike is SMART Recovery’s Regional Outreach Director for the Southeastern United States. He is also a facilitator and conducts meetings for veterans and first responders. In his role, Mike works to bring the message of SMART Recovery to as many people as possible. The message is simple, each of us has the power within ourselves to address our struggle with substance use disorders and live a balanced, healthy, purposeful, and meaningful life. Mike finds value in the SMART Recovery program seeing how practicing the principles improved his relationship with himself and others. He is also developing a network to impact the recovery community with methods to accomplish sustainable lifestyle changes and mentor new meeting facilitators. In his own words, Mike Hooper says, “I’ve lived through hell, but I decided to keep fighting. I used SMART support groups and excellent tools to change, and I’m excited to help others do the same.” Find out more about SMART Recovery by visiting: www.smartrecovery.org

R. Featherstone (they/them) is a United States' Army veteran who served as a 31B, Military Police Officer, and medically retired in 2010. After struggling with postpartum depression and a difficult birth while on active duty, Featherstone went on to pursue two nurse practitioner programs. They founded Eucalyptus Health in 2020, to offer psychiatric and sexual healthcare via telehealth to teens, parents, and adults in Idaho. They currently serve on the board of the Idaho Sexual Health Professionals, as well as the Advisory Board for Postpartum Support International, which focuses on the mental health of parents. Their passion is at the intersection of gender, mental health, and sexuality.

Lacey Marie is a survivor of breast implants gone wrong. While fighting for her life, she also discovered her spouse was having an affair. In a very short period, Lacey seemingly lost it all, her identity, marriage, religious beliefs, and her business. This led to her active approach to mental health and well-being as the founder of boobless.life, where she advocates for women with similar circumstances. Lacey believes self-love is her greatest work. Through a new life perspective, Lacey has redefined her role as a mother of four children and remains vulnerable to sharing her story to help inspire and uplift those struggling with trauma. Her greatest hope is to encourage others to discover their own freedom.