Is It Safe to Return to the Gym?

 Trey Mooney's military career is something straight from a Bradley Cooper movie. He's seen and experienced things that most people would not survive from. However, little did he know COVID-19 had other plans for him. In the latest episode of Hey Did You Know, listen how his 48-hour fight with the deadly virus changed his life forever. To learn more about Trey, check this link: https://invisiblewar.blog/2019/06/30/cosplay-a-mask-for-ptsd/

For three months, the television and film industry in Georgia stood still. No one worked and many had to find other means of employment to make ends meet. Through the joint development of the Unions and Guilds, as well as leading epidemiologists and experts, the creation of "The Safe Way Forward" established a detailed set of science-based protocols serving as a path for Employers to uphold their responsibility of providing safe workspaces. The Guidelines also served as a necessary element of a return to work for Unions and Guilds representing films and television casts and crews.

One of the things that evolved were the positions of a COVID-19 Compliance Officer, which is what I do. In this episode I discuss what exactly I do and why it's so important to have one on set. Take a listen and hear how you can protect your home by adding some of these techniques. 

In Florida, parents had to decide whether or not they would send their children back to a classroom or return to virtual education. This episode has two parents who elected to keep their children home and one who decided to send her child back to school. Although the interviews were anonymous, one can hear the frustration in their voices. 

What do you do when you're a teacher and a parent during a pandemic? Listen to how this one Georgia teacher experienced having to choose school options as well as options for her return to the classroom. 

Today's episode includes two teachers from the Central Florida area. Their identities will remain anonymous but their concerns speak loud and clear. They care about your children but they also fear returning to a brick and mortar environment will put too many lives at risk. #empathyforteachers 

August 2020 means back to school for Florida students. What exactly does that mean for teachers and parents? One Orange County mother and teacher explains why she feels that the emergency order is a mistake and what are teacher's options during this unprecedented time. If you are a parent, you'll want to listen to this episode. Full article on Medium.com  

Which guilty pleasures do you indulge in? Everyone has one or two, right? This week I step away from the serious headlines and indulge in a little bit of fun and food. Let's compare notes, maybe we have the same kinks! 😉 

Trigger Warning: This episode may trigger those who suffered sexual harassment or trauma. 

PFC Vanessa Guillen and PFC Yarimar Lewis were two young women who served at Ft Hood, Texas. One survived to tell her tale of military sexual harassment and the other did not.

If you or someone you know suffered from sexual harassment please contact:

On-call 24-7 Sexual Assault Response Hotline:
(410) 322-7154

Safe Helpline - Sexual Assault Support for the DoD Community:
(877) 995-5247
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Veteran's Crisis Line:
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Photo courtesy of https://sanangelolive.com/news/urban-texas/2020-07-02/gruesome-details-revealed-vanessa-guillens-murder

When it seemed like NASCAR’s situation could not get any more intense, a noose was found in Wallace’s garage stall at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway, hosting a Cup Series race. According to ABC News, NASCAR launched an investigation into the situation. NASCAR President Steve Phelps said Monday that those responsible would be “banned from this sport for life.” He adds, “There is no room for this at all,” he said at a news briefing. “We won’t tolerate it. They won’t be here. I don’t care who they are; they will not be here.”