Lessons From A Pandemic: Dr. Karin Byers On The Past And Future Of Infectious Disease.
Release Date: 06/09/2025
Grateful for the Journey: 100+ Episodes and Counting
Alter Eagle
In this brief update, Laura reflects on the growth of Alter Eagle and The Eye on Sports Podcast, marking 100+ episodes for both shows. She shares recent honors—including Keystone Media Awards recognition, multiple Golden Quill finalist nods, and national acknowledgment from APSE and offers a preview of upcoming spring projects, including a collaboration with the symphony and new developments in sports coverage. Sponsors: Follow & Subscribe to get episodes automatically as they drop every Wednesday. Audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Audible, and Deezer,...
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Just Hold Her: A Foster Mother’s Story of Care, Faith, and Letting Go
Alter Eagle
This episode contains discussion of medical complexity, end-of-life care, and child loss. Listener discretion is advised. When Judy Wright received the call, the request was not to save a life, but to care for one. In this episode, Wright discusses her memoir Just Hold Her, which documents her experience fostering a medically fragile infant with complex and life-limiting conditions. The child, Jayden, was two months old and weighed four pounds at placement, with 27 medical diagnoses and no clear treatment path. Drawing from detailed notes kept during a two-year period of...
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Evan’s Monumental Gifts: In Memory, In Stone, With Love.
Alter Eagle
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child loss, depression and deep grief. There is also conversation surrounding child loss through stillbirth. Listener discretion is advised. What does it mean to remember a life that was gone too soon? In this episode, we share the story behind Evan’s Monumental Gifts, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring children who have passed by ensuring their names are never forgotten. Funded primarily through donations and fundraising, the organization provides families with a personalized memorial stone, or support toward a custom...
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Part II- Creating Something Beautiful: Inside All About Reclaimed with Jeff Double
Alter Eagle
In Part Two, we step inside All About Reclaimed and it’s every bit as inspiring as you’d imagine. Surrounded by beautiful décor and creative energy, Jeff Double walks us through the process of building one of his signature arrangements, sharing the thought, detail, and vision behind each piece. From lush greenery to elegant lilies, it all comes together in a way that feels both intentional and effortless. This episode is relaxed, fun, and full of personality as we spend time in the shop talking, laughing, and creating. And if you’re listening, you may want to check out the video for...
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Part I- The Heart Behind the Craft of All About Reclaimed: Mr. Jeff Double
Alter Eagle
In Part One of this two-part conversation, we sit down with Jeff Double of All About Reclaimed, a creator, storyteller, and community member whose energy is as genuine as it is inspiring. Jeff shares how his upbringing and the lessons he learned from his parents shaped not only his craft, but the way he approaches life, family, and business. From early memories to present-day purpose, this conversation dives into the heart behind his work and the values that guide him. More than just reclaimed materials, Jeff is creating connection, meaning, and something truly personal in...
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Rooted in Care: Ashlynn’s Work in Hospice, Grief & Making Outside a Priority
Alter Eagle
At just 32 years old, Ashlynn has built a career walking alongside individuals and families during some of life’s most vulnerable seasons. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in gerontology, the study of aging, Ashlynn has worked across hospice, home health, and programs designed to help older adults remain in their homes despite chronic illness, poverty, and mental health challenges. Her professional focus includes death and dying, grief and loss, and helping families navigate those deeply emotional transitions with dignity. After earning her Bachelor’s in Social...
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From Butler to Europe: Learning German, Building Museums & Finding Home (Part Two)
Alter Eagle
What happens when travel becomes home? In this episode of Alter Eagle, Vicky and Kristin share what it really means to live in another language, but by being immersed. From learning German alongside your children in Switzerland, to designing world-class museums across Europe, this conversation explores identity, belonging, and the humility that comes with becoming “the other.” We talk about: • Learning a new language as an adult • Raising globally fluent kids • Building museums that shape cultural storytelling • The difference between traveling and truly living abroad...
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Marc Fogel Is Home: Anne Fogel Reflects One Year After His Russian Prison Release.
Alter Eagle
One year after Marc Fogel’s release from a Russian prison, his family is still processing what they lived through and what it means to finally have him home. In this episode, Anne Fogel reflects on the one-year anniversary of her brother Marc Fogel’s release after spending years imprisoned in Russia following his 2021 arrest and 2022 sentencing. What began as a headline became a life-altering fight for freedom, not just for Marc, but for his entire family and the community that refused to let his name be forgotten. We talk about what those years were really like, the power of advocacy,...
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Stepping Into Curiosity: Friendship, Distance, and How the World Shapes Us (Part 1)
Alter Eagle
In part one of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Kristin and Vicky, two women I’ve known since high school whose lives have taken them overseas in very different ways. We talk about family, travel, living abroad, and how stepping outside the U.S. can deepen your appreciation for home. This conversation is also about female friendship, how it evolves over time, strengthens across distance, and becomes an anchor as life changes. This episode is rooted in curiosity: what draws us outward, what challenges us, and how the world shapes us when we’re willing to say yes to it. ...
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Love Letters: Bringing Words To Life On Stage
Alter Eagle
In this episode of Alter Eagle, we’re spotlighting Butler Little Theatre’s production of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney, a romantic, funny, and poignant story told entirely through decades of correspondence between two lifelong friends. Love Letters explores love and longing, privilege and pressure, success and failure and the choices we make as we walk the path of life. With two alternating casts bringing this story to life, the production highlights the power of simple storytelling and human connection. Melissa is portrayed by Nedra Casey and Katy Wayne, with Andrew played by...
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Karen Byers, an infectious disease specialist, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of infectious disease. From the historical impact of vaccinations to the lessons learned from global pandemics, Dr. Byers shares expert insights on how science, public health, and society intersect in times of crisis — and how we can better prepare for what’s ahead.
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