Around The County

Around the County w Josh McClure Executive Director at Pregnancy Care Clinic

www.unplannedparenthood.org/ [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/] TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE  [https://www.supportpcc.com/blog/] At Pregnancy Care Clinic An unplanned pregnancy can be scary. Pregnancy Care Clinic offers a safe place to turn to where you can find the answers to your questions. We recognize that women have a right to make decisions about the outcome of their pregnancy and sexual health. We are here to help women and their partners make informed and thoughtful decisions. Information contained on this website is not intended to diagnose any condition or pregnancy. It should not take the place of a medical practitioner. Free Pregnancy Testing and Other Services We Offer: * Free Urine Pregnancy Testing [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/confidential-pregnancy-testing] * Ultrasound Exams [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/ultrasound-exams] * STI Testing [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/sti-testing]  (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, and Trichomonas) * Health Provider Consultation [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/health-care-consultation] * Medical Referrals [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/pregnancy-referrals] * Natural Family Planning Information [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/free-natural-family-planning] * Peer Counseling & Education * Emotional Support * Maternity Clothes * Lactation Consultation [https://www.unplannedparenthood.org/lactation-consultation] – by appointment only See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Around the County w Wendi Rees author of The Christian's Guide to Psychedelics: Finding Hope and Healing Through God's Creation

wendirees.com [https://wendirees.com/] Link to Amazon: Christians Guide Psychedelics [https://www.amazon.com/Christians-Guide-Psychedelics-Finding-Creation/dp/B0FQLY14H9] Wendi Rees spent years silently battling darkness, including trauma, depression, suicidal despair, and a traumatic brain injury. Everything changed when God met her in the most unexpected way the night before she planned to end her life. What followed was a journey of rescue and restoration that included a therapeutic Ibogaine experience that God used as a catalyst for profound healing. Wendi writes for those who feel unseen in their suffering and for Christians who are afraid to speak honestly about their pain. Her work carries a steady message of compassion and courage, reminding readers that God still heals and still meets His children in places they never expected. She is the author of Journey to the Father’s Heart and The Christian’s Guide to Psychedelics, and she is the creator of The 22:2 Journey, a Christ centered retreat model designed for emotional and spiritual renewal.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Around the County Politics and Health w Psychotherapist Cecille Ahrens

PURCHASE HER BOOK TWO SUITCASES AND A DREAM [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GFFHT64Z] Cecille Maria Ahrens, LCSW, CEAP, is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and organizations through issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and relationship challenges. She is a Certified EMDR Therapist and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, recognized for her commitment to high‑quality, evidence‑based mental health care. She is the owner and president of Transform Therapy where she provides psychotherapy, coaching, and organizational consulting. Beyond her clinical work, Cecille is the creator and host of the mental‑health podcast “Get Mental,” which aims to normalize conversations around emotional well‑being. As well as the Author of "Two Suitcases and a Dream" See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

AROUND THE COUNTY w Coach Mateo Founder and Owner of San Marcos Basketball Nonprofit 501c3 Thunder Teams

https://www.smbball.org/ [https://www.smbball.org/] This organization is a 501c3 non-profit corporation; our coaches and staff do not get paid, and fees are used for the gym and tournament/league fees. "We are a competitive basketball AAU club with a European and American approach to develop players in a positive environment. Our players who join our competitive and developmental youth teams get to play AAU tournaments and league games in San Marcos. We practice 2 times per week, and we play year-round for long-term development and a family culture approach. We keep our teams small with 8-9 players per team to allow our players to get maximized playing time." Mission and Goals Our mission as coaches is to give back to our community and the City of San Marcos by forming teams that play in our middle and local high schools. Our goal is to develop starter players for our middle and high school basketball teams in San Marcos/Carlsbad/Vista/Encinitas/Escondido. We are dedicated to helping our players reach and maximize their highest potential while developing a lifelong passion for the game of basketball.   Philosophy At San Marcos Basketball, we believe that the value of youth sports goes beyond the court. We’re dedicated to promoting a culture of community and strive to offer young athletes the opportunity to build lasting relationships, develop essential social skills, and become part of a supportive community that they may not find elsewhere. Being part of our team means playing together and adopting a non-selfish approach to the game. We’re all about the European style of basketball, characterized by disciplined defense and structured offenses that emphasize ball movement and team play. In the spirit of our basketball style, our defense employs a man-to-man strategy, pairing every defensive player with an offensive counterpart to guard. We center our practices around adaptability in the game, where players learn to react and adapt to specific game situations, thereby becoming skilled team members. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

AROUND THE COUNTY w Vita Oyler author of Got Pain? Now What?

Vita Oyler, M.S., is a rehabilitation counselor, author, and chronic pain advocate who has thrived despite living with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and other chronic conditions for over 35 years. She authored "Got Pain? Now What? Navigating Through a Journey of Pain [https://www.google.com/search?q=Got+Pain%3F+Now+What%3F+Navigating+Through+a+Journey+of+Pain&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1185US1185&oq=vita+oyler&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MggIARBFGCcYOzINCAIQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAMQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAQQABiGAxiABBiKBTIHCAUQABjvBTIHCAYQABjvBTIHCAcQABjvBTIKCAgQABiABBiiBNIBCTMyMzhqMGoxNagCCLACAfEF-R-t-wef2KY&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfChjnWVR5eaVWoe23El201fQnwfpbqrb0t9E_LzQjkaDpzb1l2hE3nWNd1JZnqHE-Tu9ga29_mRwVkVGCn98MNikWTpUUENIfhiG_vVi33SmQGFpp3PLRqmOoEjhbV9-TqPR494WMptrtw5VSfYTSXDcYT98OgmE7SBlWaCUbb2QzY&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwiv9r3v_q6TAxUhJ0QIHWzmAKcQgK4QegQIARAE] Do you suffer from a chronic painful condition? Are you confused about what to do? Do you want to take your life back in spite of pain? There are about 1.5 billion people worldwide living with chronic pain. Pain is not picky. There are no boundaries. Pain affects men, women, and children, and is not necessarily age-related. One can develop pain from accidents, illnesses, traumas, and other events. So how does one live with pain? Vita Oyler has been living with a painful condition known as RSD for over thirty-five years. Besides the RSD, she has developed other painful conditions such as as fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and other conditions.. She has learned to focus on goals, family, hobbies, laughter, animals, alternatives, and other strategies which have led her to living a happy and good quality of life. Vita wrote this book to help others that either suffer chronic pain or have family members or friends that do. Vita intends readers to gain some understanding of how pain interacts with daily life and how to find ways to live with pain that actually work for her. She explains how she has lived her life to her fullest in spite of pain. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.