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A weekly podcast where hope, healing, and humanity come together. Each week, The Hope Table welcomes guests from all walks of life — from mental health and medical professionals to entrepreneurs and changemakers, all sharing stories that inspire growth, compassion, and purpose. Through honest conversations and uplifting insights, this podcast invites listeners to sit down, listen in, and rediscover the power of hope in everyday life. Themes include: Mental health and emotional well-being Personal and professional resilience Stories of innovation and impact Building communities of care and kindness Pull up a chair, there’s always room for hope at the table. Shows are aired in the San Bernardino through the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California on X95.7 on Sundays at 9:00 AM. The Making Hope Happen Radio Show remains in this feed to listen to and enjoy.

Recent Episodes

Back-to-School Reset: Sleep, Screens, and Stress-Free Routines

On this episode of The Hope Table – Back-to-School Health with Dr. Marla Law Abrolat, we dig into what kids really need to start the school year strong: better sleep, predictable routines, healthier screen habits, and realistic expectations about grades and activities. Dr. Abrolat, a Kaiser Permanente pediatrician and medical school professor, shares practical tips on sleep hygiene, energy drinks, nutrition, anxiety, and why boredom and unstructured time are actually good for kids. Send us co...

57 MIN

Staying Safe and Strong in the Summer Heat with Dr. Alex McDonald

On this episode of The Hope Table, Erin Brinker welcomes back Dr. Alex McDonald, sports and family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente and former professional triathlete, for a practical conversation about staying healthy, active, and safe in the summer heat. They break down how to prevent heat exhaustion and heat stroke, why hydration and electrolytes are highly individual, and why everyone—regardless of skin tone—needs sunscreen. Dr. McDonald shares accessible guidance on summer nutriti...

50 MIN

From Battlefield Signals to Youth Robotics: How Derrick Kreimann Is Preparing Kids for an AI Future

In this episode of The Hope Table, Erin Brinker sits down with Derrick Kreimann, U.S. Army veteran and founder/CEO of the U.S. Engineering League, to explore how a career in military signal intelligence evolved into a nationwide youth robotics movement. Derek shares powerful stories from Iraq, the life-changing moment that inspired his mission to serve students, and how competitive robotics and AI are opening doors for kids from all backgrounds. Discover why reading is still the ultimate supe...

63 MIN

Beyond the Test: AI, AVID, and the Evolution of Learning

What does it take to lead a modern high school while paving the way for the next generation of educators? In this episode of The Hope Table, host Erin Brinker sits down with Yvette Roman, the dynamic principal of Bloomington High School in Southern California. Roman shares insights into how Bloomington High—a PBIS Platinum and AVID National Demonstration School—is fostering an inclusive, safe, and academically rigorous environment for its 1,700 students through specialized pathways like busin...

36 MIN

The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids, Aging Parents, and Yourself

In this episode of The Hope Table, host Erin Brinker talks with psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Zucker of Kaiser Permanente Southern California about the emotional realities of the sandwich generation—adults caring for both their children and aging parents. They explore the shifting parent–child roles when an elder moves in, common emotions like anxiety, guilt, resentment, and grief, and how cultural expectations can intensify pressure on caregivers. Dr. Zucker shares how these changes affect teens i...

57 MIN