Last month marked my one-year anniversary as associate producer of the “Sound of Ideas” here at Ideastream Public Media. And like any good anniversary, it’s made me reflect not just on the work we’ve done, but on the growth that’s come with it.

When I started, I didn’t picture myself producing segments about health. The field felt intimidating — heavy with jargon, packed with technical details and filled with experts who seemed to speak a different language. But that changed last November when I produced a segment on postpartum psychosis. It was one of the most difficult topics I’ve tackled and also the most rewarding.

That show went on to win a national Gracie Award as the best non-commercial talk show in the local radio category. It was a moment of deep pride not just for the recogniti

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