varostreamSeattle Voice is hosted by Jessamyn McIntyre as she connects with people who are making positive impacts and changes in Seattle and surrounding communities. Guests range from sports, various charities, public health and more.
Episodes
Josette Sullins, Deep Integrated Care and Don Riling, Olympic Hot Tub for Step up to Swim
Josette Sullins, Deep Integrative Care joins Jessamyn t World Mental Health Day, accessibility to treatment and more. Don Riling, Olympic Hot Tub for Step into Swim discusses the importance of learning how to swim at a young age, as well as the accessibility to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Steve Hobbs, WA Secretary of State and Lisa Booth, CureWise VP of Operations and Cofounder
Steve Hobbs, Secretary of State for Washington joins Jessamyn to discuss the voting process as we approach election season. He provides insight on the accessibility to ballot boxes as well as information on the mail-in process. Lisa Booth of CureWise also joins Jessamyn in studio to talk about navigating the cancer process and how her organization helps those through the process. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00John Eaton and Dr. Jenni Stoltenberg, Wounded Warrior Project and Optum Health, Sue Evans and Andrew Westfall, Paws for Purple Hearts
John Eaton, Wounded Warrior Project with Dr. Jenni Stoltenberg, Optum Behavioral Care and Air Force Veteran join Jessamyn to discuss suicide prevention month and how Wounded Warrior Project has helped and continue to do so. Dr, Stoltenberg also delves into the partnership between WWP and Optum Health. Sue Evans and Andrew Westfall, Paws for Purple Hearts discuss this local canine therapeutic organization that works with veterans and active-duty members on a daily basis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Jill Slabey, Senior Director of Product Management for Amazon and Mike Watkins, Team Rubicon
Jill Slabey, Senior Director of Product Management for Amazon for Good discusses how Amazon helped with food insecurity for families, especially over the summer months when children were out of school. Jill discusses how they're curtailing that need. Mike Watkins, Team Rubicon informs us on disaster preparedness and how we can and should be ready for various situations we might not foresee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Doug Baldwin, Vault 89 and Seahawks SB Champion, Jilyne Jarvis, ZGiRLS and former Olympic Skier
Doug and Jilyne join Jessamyn in studio for an in-depth conversation about serving the community from various standpoints. Both have three young children, and they share the ways adults can impact their lives from an early age. Jilyne discusses her foundation and Doug, as the father of three young girls, relates very well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Garry Gilliam, former Seahawk and Chris Curtin, USAA Chief Marketing Officer
Garry Gilliam, former Seahawk joins Jessamyn to talk about "A Crucial Catch" and early cancer detection, as well as why he got involved. Jessamyn is also joined at Lumen Field by Chris Curtin, USAA Chief Marketing Officer, who tells us why it's so important to give back to those that serve this country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:17Dr. Marc Penn, Quest Diagnostics and Dave Grosby, APDA Advocate
Dr. Marc Penn of Quest Diagnostics educates us on specific markers for heart health, misinformation that exists and how you can advocate for yourself. He also tells us how we can learn more about our own health. Dave Grosby, Seattle legend and friend of Jessamyn joins to talk about his battle with Parkinsons Disease and what he is doing to further research and treatment. YOU can help Groz here: APDA 2026 Seattle Optimism Walk for Parkinson's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:56Paul Coussan, VP of Government Relations at the National Park Foundation and Dr. David Schwartz, Medical Director of Eleanor Health
Paul Coussan joins Jessamyn to discuss the importance of National Park preservation and why it means to much to so many people. Dr. Davis Schwartz provides insight on the opioid epidemic we've seen sweeping across the country and why it's so prevalent in our state here in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Jim Cooper, United Ways PNW and Betsy Robertson, Red Cross NW
Jim Cooper and Betsy Robertson join Jessamyn to talk about the ways YOU can help with the wildfire relief and recovery as we are witnessing the devastation in Spokane and surrounding areas. LINKS: http://uwpnw.org/donate_disaster_recovery https://innovia.org/wildfire-response/ https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/washington-wildfires-2026.html/?alloy_redirect=eyJ2IjoxLCJhZCI6IjY3NDQyNToxOjB8MCw2NzQ0MjU6MTowfDIsNjc0NDI1OjE6MHwxLDY1NzEwMjoxOjB8MCw2NTcxMDI6MTowfDIsNjU3MTAyOjE6MHwxIn0%3D See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:56Vanessa Kirk-Riley, Director of Ronald Mcdonald House in Seattle
Vanessa Kirk-Riley explain what Ronald McDonald House does for families in need while experiencing medical emergencies and necessary care. She also talks about the special experience of having RHM featured at Seafair on the Hydros this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Russ Johnson, Erik Cardenes and Ryan Floden
Russ Johnson explains how music can bring people together in dividing times. He also discusses a very special upcoming event where those can experience it. Erik and Ryan join Jessamyn to discuss 'healthcare deserts', where they are and how they affect people. Where can people go and what can they do? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Dr. Tsao, Stan Brock and Dr. Chang
Dr. Calvin Tsao tells us about in-home care for older patients, while Stan Brock and Dr. Eugene Chang tell us about their new innovations in heart health, as well as their own experiences. For more information visit www.heartflow.com/football See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Alyssa Grigg, Evergreen Goodwill, Jordan Morris Foundation and Anders Hirst
Alyssa Grigg of Evergreen Goodwill gives us some insight on how the World Cup coming to Seattle is affecting the foot traffic they're seeing in their local stores. She also gives us a broader look at what Goodwill does as an organization, which is well beyond a thrift store. Jordan Morris joined Ian Furness to discuss his foundation, his battle with Type-1 diabetes and why he wants to help young people afflicted with it. Anders Hirst, a former soccer coach, discusses the importance of coaching in youth sports and how it affects young athletes on and off the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Marcus Trufant and Julie Wukelic, "Believe in Me" and The Trufant Family Foundation
Marcus Trufant, former Coug and Seahawk, alongside Julie discuss funding scholarship programs for underprivileged students for post-secondary education. They talk about partnering together to make a better future for all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Best Buddies! Sheri Dean, Reagan Rebstock and Austin Landon
Sheri and Reagan discuss pairing mentors with those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to empower them to live life to the fullest, give them leadership skills and a best friend for life. Austin tells us about his firsthand experience with Best Buddies and his own bestie he made throughout his time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Robert Gallery, NFL Veteran and Former Seahawk
Robert joins Jessamyn to discuss his mental health journey and his mission to help others through their struggles. Through his own trials and tribulations, he finds love and strength in his family and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00Michelle McDaniel with Crisis Connections and Bonnie Bernstein, ESPN and CBS Sports broacaster
Michelle joins Jessamyn to talk about Crisis Connections and the resources that are available to those experiencing mental health issues. Bonnie talks to Jessamyn about the positive impacts sports has on women throughout their lives and the new show she just premiered called "The Champion's Edge" on ABC, which celebrates powerful women across all industries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Laura Genovese, Karime and Gustavo
Laura explains the difficulties that accompany arthritis, while also telling us how and why it can affect people at different ages. Karime and Gustavio discuss their international travels and entrepreneurships that led them to Seattle, as well as why they should continue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Ian Adair, Seattle Police Foundation
Ian Adair joins Jessamyn to discuss all the things we might not know about the Seattle Police Foundation, including how the volunteer force is the backbone behind it. He tells us how he got involved and why. And if you want to get involved, he tells you how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00Dr. Sara Worden, Don Riling and Ben Powell
Doctor Sara Worden joins Jessamyn to discuss colorectal cancer awareness and how to adjust lifestyles to prevent the disease. In addition, Don Riling with Olympic Hot Tub explains his passion for giving back to the community. Ben Powell of King County Search and Rescue Association tells us about the partnership with Olympic and gives us precise details on what the organization does for all of our local communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Bettina Stix, Director for Global Community Impact at Amazon
Bettina joins Jessamyn to talk about the ongoing efforts to support those impacted by the devastating floods we witnessed in Washington State. She also gives us more insight on what Amazon does for our local communites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Heidi Hayward, Ok CIA and Janice Palm, Roanoke Park Counseling
Heidi Hayward shares her own experience with a loved one dealing with mental illness and homelessness, as well as why that inspired her new short film. Janice Palm of Roanoke Park Counseling tells us why it's important to talk about child sexual abuse, to seek counseling if one experiences it and how it affects people once they open up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00Dr. Harry Teicher, Gastroenterologist, Swedish
During Colorectal Awareness Month, Dr. Teicher takes us through the importance of awareness when it comes to CRC, symptoms to look for, preventative treatment and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Dave Grosby, Kirsten Richards, Katie Bolton and Rich Brown
Dave Grosby discusses his experience with Parkinson's Disease, as he's been dealing with his diagnosis for 9+ years. Kirsten Richards is with APDA and tells us more about the disease, what to look for and how to manage after diagnosis. Katie Bolton with Blood Cancer United tells us the various blood cancers we see in so many and Rich Brown, lead Ambassador for the Firefighter Stair Climb tells us all how we can help in the fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Dr. Brett Daniel discusses the effects sleep can have on heart health
Dr. Brett Daniel joins Jessamyn to take a deep dive into the ways sleep can impact heart health. He also provides us advice on improving sleep to help the heart. Dr. Daniel shares his own story, in which his heart stopped and due to his wife's education as a physician, she was able to keep him with us today. Dr. Daniel is a champion of CPR education and tells YOU what you can do in an emergency situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Jessamyn McIntyre, Brittany Parks and Jodi Brothers
Jessamyn shares her own story of an upcoming examination for potential CRC and revisits stories with CRC survivors, Brittany Parks and Jodi Brothers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58David Zapolsky, Amazon CGA & Legal Counsel and Jim Cooper, United Ways PNW President and CEO
David explains the various ways Amazon is getting involved with relief efforts in response to the flooding we're seeing in Washington State. Jim discusses how the partnership with Amazon assists in United Ways' efforts to help those impacted by the floods, as well as the logistics involved in aiding those who are affected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Dr. Zsolt Lorant, Optum Washington and Betsy Robertson, Red Cross PNW
Dr. Lorant tells you how to keep safe during this holiday season, focusing on mental health as this can be a stressful time of year. Betsy Robertson gives us the latest updates on the floods that are consuming Washington State, as well as what the Red Cross has to offer to those that need assistance. She also gives advice on how to prepare for potential evacuation and for those who want to help, how to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Dr. Yuan Po-Tu, Mayor Birney and Garry Gilliam
Dr. Yuan Po-Tu gives us an inside take on protecting yourself from infectious diseases as the weather continues to keep us cold and indoors, as well as looking ahead to travel and gathering. Redmond Mayor Birney talks about the Toys for Tots drive she attended, and Garry Gilliam, who was also in attendance tells Jessamyn what empowers him to continue giving back to the Seattle community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Uchenna Nwosu, Randall Morris and Eddie McMillan
Uchenna, Randall and Eddie join to discuss their foundations, the communities they support and what drives them to do so. They also talk about the December 2nd Toys for Tots drive coming up in Redmond and how YOU can help out your local community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:02Jessica Sparks and Brett Coraline, Cleats vs. Cancer
Jessica Sparks lost her husband, former Cougar football player and PLU coach, Derrick Sparks to cancer, following his daughter's own battle with the disease. Derrick was inspired by his daughters battle and defeat of the disease to start a game "Cleats vs. Cancer". The game not only raises money for those struggling with the disease, but also gives high school football players one more game to play and showcase. Brett Coraline serves on the board and both describe how you can get involved and why the game means so much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Shannon Walker, Northwest Battle Buddies
Shannon Walker, a professional dog trainer discusses her mission with Northwest Battle Buddies, in pairing Veterans with service dogs who guide them through PSTD and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Jilyne Jarvis, ZGiRls Co-Founder and Executive Director
Jilyne Jarvis joins Jessamyn to discuss the importance of building confidence in young women and why it's so important early in life, as well as why it wanes at such a young age. Under Jilyne’s leadership, ZGiRLS has transitioned from a pilot project in 2014 to a nationally-recognized foundation today, raising over $2.5 million in support and delivering more than 57,000 mentorship hours to more than 4,500 middle school girls. Seattle sports stars including Sue Bird, Val Whiting, and Lauren Barnes, have volunteered as mentors over the years. In 2023, more than 72% of participants accessed ZGiRLS programs for free, reflecting the organization's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. ZGiRLS also celebrated the milestone of serving over 1,300 girls ages 11-14 in a single year, signaling a successful pivot from in-person events to fully online programs in 2020. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Danny O'Neil on loss and grief
Danny O'Neil joins Jessamyn to talk about loss of our loved ones and navigating grief throughout uncharted waters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Luke Falk, Mental Strength Coach
Luke Falk, former WSU and NFL quarterback joins Jessamyn to talk about his efforts in helping athletes focus on what's outside the hashmarks - mental strength. He delves into the importance of it through his own experience, and tells us why he's helping more people beyond the field. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Cliff Avril, former Seahawk and Comedian and Actor, Tom Arnold
Cliff Avril discusses his Family Foundation and their upcoming event here in Seattle: Dining to Make a Difference. He also discusses 'Cliff's Crew' and the way it benefits the youth in our area. Tom Arnold discusses his career, upcoming tour and the way he was inspired to give back to various communities over the years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00Shauna Chernicoff and Julie Harders
Shauna and Julie share their respective experiences with Colorectal Cancer, Shauna as a caretaker and Julie as a survivor. They also discuss the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Hosts Walk Event in Seattle to Drive Screening Awareness, and how important it is to advocate for your own health, including getting screened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Sarah Weller, International Coastal Cleanup and Tanya Balaji, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
Sarah and Tanya discuss the importance of clean waterways on both a national and local level. Plus, the world's largest beach cleanup and how you can help right here in Washington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Chris Rhodes and Jack Pham, Community Carrot
Chris Rhodes, Executive Director of Community Carrot explains what the organization does, how it was founded and who it helps in our local communities. Jack Pham, a graduate of the program and local entrepreneur, tells us how Community Carrot has impacted his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Evan McMullen and Ian Furness
Evan McMullen of Cosmopolitan Motors discusses the charitable endeavors the company contributes to with the LeMay Family Collection and all of the wonderful things they do for the community. Ian Furness joins to talk about the release of the Mayor IPA, of which every cent goes to the Jordan Morris Foundation, Avery Huffman Beat DIPG Foundation and Hilinski's Hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Christian Bove, Rob Braggs and Bill White, USAA and Dan Quinn, Commanders HC
Christian Bove of USAA takes us inside the event the Seahawks are hosting for veterans in the Seattle area, plus we revisit some fantastic conversations with Rob Braggs and Bill White of USAA, and get some insight from Commanders HC, Dan Quinn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00Kathryn Swyngle, Virginia Mason and Mark Coleman, Food Lifeline
Kathryn Swyngle, Virginia Mason tells us what to expect throughout a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the care that's available and symptoms to look for. Mark Coleman educates us on food insecurity within Washington State, resources available through Food Lifeline and how you can help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Emma Croston, Cate Slade, Austin Landon of Best Buddies and Gregg Bell, West Point, Army Veteran
Jessamyn is rejoined by Emma Croston and introduces Cate Slade, both of whom work with Best Buddies - we are also joined by Austin Landon who shares his own experiences with Best Buddies. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Jessamyn talks to her friend and colleague, Gregg Bell. Gregg is a West Point graduate and an Army veteran and he shares with us what serving our country means to him, as well as the bonds he's made throughout his service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:00Emma Croston, Sheri Dean, Drew and Evan Long: Best Buddies
Emma Croston, State Director of Best Buddies and Sheri Dean, Director of Jobs and Transition and Best Buddies tell Jessamyn about offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Washington. Drew and Evan Long, Father and Son who are involved in Best Buddies, tell Jessamyn what the program has done for their family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Edgar Masmela, Doneka Lang and Angel: Friends of the Children
Edgar Masmela, Doneka Lang and Angel discuss their respective roles and experiences with Friends of the Children in Seattle, in an extremely inspiring conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Don Riling and Ian Coon: Honoring Heroes
Don Riling, President of Olympic Hot Tub discusses why he and his company put their efforts into positively impacting the local community, most recenty with 'Honoring Heroes'. Ian Coon, Director of the Alliance for Education shares the positives impacts the partnership has had on a micro and macro level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:59Anderson Hirst on the power of positive coaching
Anderson Hirst joins Jessamyn to talk about youth coaching and the positive impacts it can make on young athletes throughout their sport and their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:58Brittany Parks and Jodi Brothers: CRC Awareness
It's CRC Awareness month and Jessamyn speaks to brave, phenomenal survivors in Brittany and Jodi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29:52CRC Survivors: Jonathan Shaw, Shannon Davidson and Brianna Mercker
CRC Survivors speak: Jonathan Shaw, Shannon Davidson and Brianna Mercker all share their stories of battling and surviving colorectal cancer - which continues to grow as a leading cause of cancer deaths in our country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30:03Dr. Harry Teicher and Dave Mahler
Gastroenterologist, Doctor Harry Teicher and patient Dave "Softy" Mahler join Jessamyn to give more information from two different perspectives on the importance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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