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Everything is Okay! - A MySafe:LA Podcast

Author: Cara Meyers, Jessica Svendsgaard, Allyn Pintal

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An upbeat and fun look at resilience in the greater Los Angeles community. Three talented and experienced MySafe:LA members and comedians discuss life safety issues, including COVID-19, wildfires, earthquakes, and how to prepare and survive.
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How are you holding up? This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica discuss COVID-19  reaching new highs in Los Angeles, and what that means for our immediate future. And Allyn gifts us all a wonderful quiz in which we try to place quarantine events on timeline (as if time is real anymore!) Send this episode to someone you know who could use a reminder to skip out on that holiday gathering! Learn more about the risks:www.mysafela.org/covid19-risks/
READY, SET, GOAre you ready if a wildfire comes? This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica cover MySafe:LA's READY, SET, GO program, including why LA has a nonstop fire season, how to prepare for evacuation, and what to have in your go bag. Send this episode to a loved one who needs to ready their home for an emergency! 
This week, Jessica, Allyn, and Cara talk about school safety, what will happen if schools reopen now, and how will that affect families in the greater Los Angeles area. 
This week special guest MADELINE BERNSTEIN, president of the SPCALA, tells Cara, Allyn, and Jessica how to prepare our beloved pets for emergency situations! We discuss how to care for your furry/feathered friends, what to know before fostering or adopting, and how to get your pet to safety in a natural disaster. Share today’s episode with someone who’s cat needs an escape plan!Learn more by visiting www.mysafela.org/pet-safety/MySafe:LA is a California non-profit, public benefit organization. All content ©2020 by The Safe Community Project. www.mysafela.org
We all miss a nice seven hour meal at Souplantation, but is it safe to eat at restaurants yet? This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica discuss the risks of dining out, what really goes on behind the scenes at bars and restaurants, and why a picnic in the park might be a better idea. Send this episode to someone who has been to La Poubelle one too many times lately!
The COVID-19 era has been about what you cannot do. Some of that is very important - everyone should wear a mask to prevent/reduce the spread of the virus. But what about fun stuff you CAN DO? Join Cara, Allyn, and Jessica as they discuss safe outdoor activities, fun indoor games, and plug the Twilight movies HARD. If you're in need of a pick-me-up, or need a list of things to do this coming weekend, in and out of the house, don't miss this episode. 
S3; E1: Heat Wave!

S3; E1: Heat Wave!

2020-09-1246:37

It’s boiling outside! This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica are joined by special guest CAPTAIN STACY GERLICH, who tells us why extreme heat messes with our body, how to recognize heat stroke, and gives a hearty endorsement for staying inside with a puzzle. SHARE this episode with family and friends who think they can still go hiking right now! 
S2; E6: Swim Safely!

S2; E6: Swim Safely!

2020-08-1842:27

Special guest CAMERON BARRETT joins Cara, Allyn, and Jessica to talk about how to cool off in the water without worrying about making it out alive! Cameron explains why you should talk to your lifeguard, if sharks are really worth thinking about, and how to help if you see someone in danger. Share this episode with friends before heading to the beach this weekend!
This week on Everything is Okay we’re talking about CAMPING which one of our hosts LOVES and the other two have LUKEWARM FEELINGS ABOUT! We discuss camping in the time of Coronavirus, what’s open and what’s not, and compete in a quiz about camping disaster situations!! Listen to Everything is Okay wherever you find podcasts. ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
Do you need to get tested? For COVID-19! This week, our three podcasters take a closer look at the latest information about testing, including explaining how, why, and where you go to get tested, and how to protect yourself from this crazy, crazy disease. Listen to the latest info including a special guest working on the front lines of COVID testing in Los Angeles. ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
The three thirstiest hosts in podcasting talk about their favorite drink: WATER! This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica cover hydration, discuss the risk of overhydration when partying, and get into a heated quiz showdown. Send this episode to someone you love to shame them into drinking more water!
Our hosts Jessica, Cara, and Allyn discuss the importance of protecting your skin from the number one cause of burns: the sun. It may feel good to lay on the beach or by the pool this summer, reading a book or gossiping about your neighbor on TikTok, but while you're having fun, the sun is eager to work its way into your skin with all the ingredients of a BBQ, except the sauce. So, if you want to avoid looking like your 70 years old, when in fact you're 34, this is the episode of "Everything is okay" that you cannot miss. Don't end up like these celebrities with sunburns - we're talking about:Christina Ricci. ... Sam Smith. ... Britney Spears. ... Simon Cowell. ... Miley Cyrus. ... Nicky Hilton. ... Heidi Klum. ... Derek Hough.Don't believe us? Check it out for yourself! ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
FIREWORKS are inescapable right now! Summer in the city always features some surprise fireworks shows, but this week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica explain why playing with fireworks is NEVER worth it and even give you a list of where you can still attend professional fireworks shows this summer! TV recommendations, history lessons, and laughs galore in this week's Everything is okay podcast. Remember, there are other ways to celebrate the 4th of July and the entire 2020 summer season. We won't bore you with the likes of what celebrities are doing, but you should consider an alternative to fireworks - 'cuz they're all against the freakin' law (in L.A.)!ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
Why are people dying in house fires? Is it because they fall asleep while smoking? Do they catch fire while cooking? Or, is it about having working smoke alarms? Come on... tell the truth - have you disconnected your smoke alarms? Do they bug you with false alarms? Learn how that's no longer an issue and why smoke alarms can save your life! Our three slightly crazy hosts, Cara, Allyn, and Jessica talk smoke and why fire burns but smoke kills and if you pay attention, EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY.ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
What are Disinfectants?  Seriously. Do you know the real difference between cleaning and disinfecting? What ratios make a proper bleach dilution? Can you dye your hair with formaldehyde? What about drinking the stuff? Ack!!!! It may all sound crazy, but our three funny hosts, Cara, Allyn, and Jessica explain the truth about disinfectants and how they may affect you. In the end, you'll understand that EVERYTHING IS OKAY.ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
Are you dirty? Are you covered in germs? You might be and not even know it. Germs are everywhere? What's the dirtiest room in your house? The bathroom? Bedroom? Or is it the Kitchen? Find out the truth about germs, if you're getting rid of them and beating COVID-19, and other hilarious truths with our fabulous hosts Cara, Allyn, and Jessica. In the end, you'll discover that EVERYTHING IS OKAY.ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.And, check out some of the links shared in the podcast:Do germs spread less in hot weather?https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20151016-the-real-reason-germs-spread-in-the-winterThis week’s quiz master: Allyn!https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/rm-quiz-myths-and-facts-about-spreading-germshttps://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=40&contentid=GermsQuiz2https://www.houseofwellness.com.au/lifestyle/healthy-living/10-facts-about-germshttps://www.geisinger.org/health-and-wellness/wellness-articles/2017/09/11/20/51/one-sneeze-spreads-germs-how-farJessica's guitar teacher: siegel.jd@gmail.com 
ABOUT SEASON 1, EPISODE 1:Welcome to "Everything is Okay." This new podcast from MySafe:LA will help guide you through important issues related to safety, disasters, and preparedness, with a bit of humor - no wait - with a lot of humor thrown in to make these topics a bit easier to deal with. Especially as we deal with bizarre times, it's important that we not get too down in the mud, unless you're into that sort of thing. So, sit back, relax, and listen to our three terrific hosts, Jessica Svendsgaard, Cara Meyers, and Allyn Pintal explain that EVERYTHiNG IS OKAY!This episode will delve into the world of fake news... how to spot it, avoid it, and learn what news is real, or as close to real as possible. Our hosts also share a bit about their week's activities (all three are members of MySafe:LA and are actively engaged in our public safety endeavors).ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.REFERENCE LINKS:FactCheck.orghttps://www.factcheck.org/2016/11/how-to-spot-fake-news/My 90s TVhttps://www.my90stv.com/Put Knowledge in Your Pocket:https://getpocket.comAnd for easy copy and pasting, all our socials:INSTA: @media_mysafe_laTWITTER: @mysafeLA + @mysafeCATIK TOK: @mysafeLAYOUTUBE: MySafe:LAFACEBOOK: media_mysafe_la
This week Cara, Allyn, and Jessica tell you about the many and surprising ways exercising for 30 minutes a day can change your life! Prevent cancer and learn to dance while exercising at any size, age, and ability. Even if you only do 28 minutes, everything is okay!ABOUT MYSAFE:LAMySafe:LA is a non-profit 501c3 public charity that specializes in fire and life safety. We teach students about home fire safety, older adults about staying safe and how to manage a disaster, high school students how to perform CPR, and all of the above to the general public. We also develop training materials for firefighters and first responders. MySafe:LA takes no funding from a fire department's general fund. We survive on grants and gifts. If you enjoyed listing to this episode of Everything is Okay, please consider a gift. Every dollar helps us. To learn more about supporting us, visit our donation page.
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