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Sister advocates and best friends Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts co-host 'Real Talk' on AU4H Radio (Advocates United for Healing). Grab a cuppa and join them at the round table, as they discuss social issues including women's health, animal welfare, invisible disabilities, mental health, addiction recovery, child abuse, the missing, healing, and other relevant topics happening around the globe. AU4H Radio - Real Talk is owned, operated, and created by Donna M. Kshir and Lee 'Cougardawn' Roberts.

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August 9, 2026Episode 14 min

When I met Star Myers, she wasn't a headline

Donna M. Kshir, the author of Fallen Star: Author, Activist, Murderer, shares when she met Star Myers. 'When I met Star Myers, she wasn’t a headline. 'She wasn’t the woman the public would eventually come to know through court records and news reports. 'She was a mother. 'A veteran. 'An author. 'A volunteer in her children’s school. 'Star was a child rights activist who dedicated years of her life to helping abused women and children. 'Star was compassionate, intelligent, funny, and generous. She had a beautiful smile and contagious laugh. She touched countless lives and inspired many people—including me. 'When I learned she had been arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Richard Lee Bork, I felt disbelief unlike anything I had ever experienced. 'How could someone who spent years advocating for others become the person accused of taking a life? 'How does a marriage unravel so completely that it ends in violence? 'What happens between the person everyone admires and the person standing before a judge in a courtroom? 'Those questions refused to leave me. 'The headlines told people what happened, but they never explained how. 'As I searched for answers, I found myself looking far beyond one horrific night. I found a lifetime of trauma, addiction, deception, broken relationships, emotional manipulation, poor choices, and warning signs that were too impossible to ignore. 'None of those things excuse murder. 'Nothing ever could. 'Rick Bork lost his life. His family lost a son. A brother. A loved one. 'Justice matters. Accountability matters. Victims matter. 'But I also believe something else matters. 'Understanding how lives unravel before they become headlines.'

May 10, 2026Episode 16 min

10 Years Strong — The Movement Continues

For a decade, Advocates United for Humanity (AU4H) has stood boldly on the front lines — fighting for justice, protecting the vulnerable, and amplifying voices that refuse to be silenced. Now, as AU4H celebrates its 10th Anniversary, founders Lee Cougardawn Roberts and Donna Kshir are stepping into a powerful new chapter. In this special episode of AU4H Radio, Donna share exciting updates, major announcements, and the future vision for their expanding social media platforms, website, and global AU4H audience. From advocacy initiatives to community outreach, this is more than a celebration — it’s a declaration. Ten years of impact. Ten years of resilience. Ten years of unity. And we’re just getting started. Join Donna as she honors the journey, reveals what’s next, and reignite the mission that brought us here: standing together for humanity.

March 14, 202622 min

The Friendship That Ended In Murder

Donna Kshir shares details of her upcoming release, FALLEN STAR: Author, Activist, Murderer. She tells about who Star Myers was, their friendship, her turbulent life of abuse, bad relationships, drugs, and alcohol, and the senseless killing of Star’s husband, Richard Lee Bork, which still has Donna and co-author Lee Cougardawn Roberts in disbelief. The book/eBook is available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The official release date is June 8, 2026.

September 7, 2025Episode 19 min

PA HB849 Session 2025

PA HB849 Session 2025-2026 is on its way to the House of Representatives, sponsored by PA State Representative Aaron Bernstine. Donna Kshir shares a few words on the journey and gives thanks to those who supported her along the way.

June 6, 2025Episode 65 min

Zero Tolerance - No More Plea Deals

Would you support a law that forbids plea deals to child abusers, child killers or child rapists? We understand why plea deals are given. Even with strong evidence, a trial can be uncertain. A plea deal provides the prosecution with a "guaranteed" conviction but all too often child abusers, child killers and child rapists are getting a slap on the wrist. Our children deserve better. They deserve to be protected from these monsters. Child Rights Activist Donna Kshir is petitioning in Pennsylvania for and hopes to have a Zero Tolerance Law put into place to protect children. Donna shares with Laurie Ann Smith on a recent episode of the Women Like Me Podcast. Listen to a brief clip of their discussion.

April 19, 20251 hr 31 min

Women Like Me Podcast Part Two - Commemorating Donna Kshir's 30 Years in Advocacy April 09, 2025

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Please see the information below regarding this very special documentary! Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as an Advocate and how they got started in being a public voice for the those whose voices were silenced and in many cases are still being silenced. This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30 year Anniversary in the Advocacy world. - Laurie Ann Smith

April 19, 20252 hr 9 min

Women Like Me Podcast Part One - Commemorating Donna Kshir's 30 Years in Advocacy April 09, 2025

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir as they discuss their recent "Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary" that premiered on Tuesday, April 08, 2025. Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Doc... Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as an Advocate and how they got started in being a public voice for the those whose voices were silenced and in many cases are still being silenced. This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30-year Anniversary in the Advocacy world.

April 17, 20251 hr 22 min

Voices for the Voiceless Advocacy Documentary

Advocates Donna M. Kshir, Lee "Cougardawn" Roberts, Michael Skinner, and Laurie Ann Smith came together to speak about their experiences as advocates and how they got started in being a public voice for those whose voices were silenced and in many cases, are still being silenced. This Premiere coincides with Author, Advocate, Activist Donna M. Kshir's 30-year Anniversary in the Advocacy world. It is our hope that our voices will continue to be heard for years to come through our video and audio broadcasts, through our books, through our work to promote Child Abuse Prevention and many other causes as well as through our music. Please see our websites below for more information about what we do! Thank you for your support!! It truly means everything!! Laurie Ann Smith

April 1, 2025Episode 25 min

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna, Laurie and Lee for their dedication to protecting children

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir, Lee Roberts and Laurie Ann Smith for the years they spent fighting to protect children. Rep. Bernstine shares the email he received from Donna in August 2024 presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in prison for Conner's death. A month after being released from prison Ronald would abuse yet another child. It was then Donna thought if there was a public database like Megan's Law but for violent offenders convicted of child abuse -- it could be used as a tool to prevent child abuse. One could look it up to see if someone had ever been convicted of a violent crime against a child before getting involved with them, inviting them into their home or getting into a relationship with them. That information could be used protect children and ultimately save lives. Donna, Rep. Bernstine and Lee appeared on The Whole Issue hosted by Canadian - American radio personality Laurie Ann Smith on September 4, 2024. Currently, Rep. Bernstine created a bill known as PA HB 849 2025-2026 Regular Session.

April 1, 2025Episode 10 min

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for bringing the idea of a child abuse registry to him

PA State Rep Aaron Bernstine thanks Donna Kshir for presenting him with her idea of a public child abuse registry. Donna and best friend Lee Cougardawn Roberts spent 9 years petitioning for a public child abuse registry in Pennsylvania. The idea came to Donna as she was working on Conner's Law - Kentucky. Ronald Saunders ll tortured and killed 2 year old Conner Bachauss. He served 5.5 years in prison for Conner's death. A month after being released from prison Ronald would abuse yet another child. It was then Donna thought if there was a public database like Megan's Law but for violent offenders convicted of child abuse -- it could be used as a tool to prevent child abuse. One could look it up to see if someone had ever been convicted of a violent crime against a child before getting involved with them, inviting them into their home or getting into a relationship with them. That information could be used protect children and ultimately save lives. Currently, Rep. Bernstine created a bill known as PA HB 849 2025-2026 Regular Session. Donna, Rep. Bernstine and Lee appeared on The Whole Issue hosted by Canadian - American radio personality Laurie Ann Smith on September 4, 2024.