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Direct with Dana

Direct with Dana

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Direct w/ Dana is a weekly talk show and podcast hosted by Dana Brooks. Each episode features candid conversations with the people making a real difference across North Florida.



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  • 20 Years of Weightloss with Glenda Cato
    Oct 12 2026

    Is Ozempic changing weight loss forever? And what happens to your body, confidence, and relationships when the pounds come off?

    After 20 years in the weight loss business, Glenda Cato has seen it all — and she's sharing what most people never talk about.


    On this episode of Direct with Dana, host Dana Brooks sits down with Glenda Cato, owner of Fit Weight Loss in Tallahassee, to discuss the evolution of weight loss, GLP-1 medications, aging, nutrition, and the emotional side of transforming your health.


    From traditional diet pills to today's popular weight loss injections, Glenda shares her experiences working with clients and explains why she believes lasting change requires more than medication alone.

    In this episode:

    • How weight loss treatments have changed over 20 years
    • Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, and potential side effects
    • Why protein and maintaining muscle matter as we age
    • The emotional and relationship changes that can follow weight loss
    • Why accountability and support make a difference
    • How Fit Weight Loss approaches new clients
    • Glenda's passion for Springtime Tallahassee and community leadership

    Plus, hear Glenda's perspective on staying active, aging with purpose, and why she has no plans to slow down.

    Whether you're considering medical weight loss, struggling with stubborn pounds, or simply interested in healthier aging, this conversation offers personal stories, practical perspectives, and plenty of straight talk.


    Subscribe to Direct with Dana for more conversations with the people making a difference in our community.

    Learn more about Fit Weight Loss and follow Direct with Dana for future episodes.

    This conversation includes personal experiences and opinions about medical treatments and nutrition. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

    #DirectWithDana #WeightLoss #Ozempic #GLP1 #HealthyAging #MedicalWeightLoss #Tallahassee #DanaBrooks #GlendaCato

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    44 Min.
  • Why Good People Get Chewed Up in Politics w/ Quincee Messersmith
    Oct 5 2026

    What really happens when a community-minded person steps into local politics? Wakulla County Commissioner Quincee Messersmith opens up about the criticism, pressure, growth battles, and political games that come with public service.


    Dana Brooks sits down with Quincee for a candid conversation about going from longtime volunteer and political insider to elected county commissioner. Quincee discusses why she refused to become a traditional politician, what happens when supporters expect something in return, how social media has changed local government, and why leaders can’t make decisions based on whoever is shouting the loudest.


    They also tackle some of Wakulla County’s biggest issues: economic development, new jobs, infrastructure, internet access, environmental protection, population growth, and the tension between preserving a community and preparing it for the future.


    Quincee reflects on losing political support without losing herself—and hints that her next chapter in public service may be bigger than local government.

    Topics include: local politics, Wakulla County, county government, leadership, economic development, community growth, public service, social media, political campaigns, Florida politics, infrastructure, environmental protection, and running for office.


    Subscribe to Direct with Dana for more candid conversations with the people shaping North Florida, and follow Fasig Brooks for more from Dana and the show.

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    44 Min.
  • Childhood Trauma Changes Everything
    Sep 28 2026
    Childhood trauma doesn’t always stay in childhood. But it also doesn’t have to determine the rest of your life. Dana Brooks sits down with Dr. Mimi Graham, Director of the FSU Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy, for a powerful conversation about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment, trauma, resilience, foster care, early intervention, and the adults who can completely change a child’s trajectory. Dr. Graham explains how early experiences can affect brain development and behavior, why repeatedly moving children between caregivers can cause additional harm, and how trauma-informed courts and early-childhood programs can make better decisions for vulnerable families. Dana also shares deeply personal experiences from her own childhood and explains why experiencing adversity doesn’t automatically determine someone’s future. The conversation explores the importance of teachers, coaches, mentors, fathers, and other stable adults—and why sometimes one person believing in a child can make an enormous difference. Topics include childhood trauma, ACEs, attachment, foster care, resilience, early childhood development, parenting, fatherhood, mentorship, juvenile justice, Head Start, trauma-informed courts, and breaking generational cycles. Subscribe to Direct with Dana for more candid conversations with the people working to strengthen families and communities, and follow Fasig Brooks for more from the show.

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    45 Min.
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