Deena Marie Manzanares

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — Brandy Vega, Promise2Live founder, and Tony Parks, Salt Lake Bees announcer, drop by with big news. Brandy has been named winner of the national ASTA Community Compass Award, and this past Sunday she was also interviewed live on stage right before Music and the Spoken Word at the Conference Center. The two are on a mission, and it’s been a whirlwind week.

2 weeks ago | abc4.com | Deena Marie Manzanares

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — Nutritionist Trish Brimhall talks summer snacking, telling us that 90% of Americans eat at least one snack per day with the average adult consuming just under 500 calories per day in snacks. Without cutting out the joy of snack time or eliminating favorites, Trish gives us options to add along with the go-to’s. Put your focus on more than one food group, aiming for foods with fiber and protein to maximize the nutrition of snack time.

2 weeks ago | abc4.com | Deena Marie Manzanares

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — Caitlin Bognaski, VP of Development, National Ability Center tells us about their annual Barn Pary fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, June 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the NAC Ranch and Equestrian Center. This signature event highlights and celebrates all NAC participants, staff and volunteers of the Equestrian Program who have exceeded expectations and achieved tremendous success throughout the year.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — Grab your popcorn and silence your phones, because it’s time to dive into the latest flicks hitting the big screen. Film critic Tracy Mangum joined us to break down new releases you won’t want to miss. First up is Conan O’Brien Must Go, a series that follows beloved talk show host Conan around the world as he meets new friends, in real life. Expect cameos from the stars and hilarity. This one earns an A.

3 weeks ago | abc4.com | Deena Marie Manzanares

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) — Self care isn’t just a luxury, it’s a vital part of mental and emotional well-being. Marriage and family therapists Heather Holmgren and Andres Larios Brown from Simple Modern Therapy joined us to talk how their self-care challenge is helping people prioritize wellness in fun and meaningful ways. The two tell us self-care is all about having the ability to promote and maintain mental wellness while under stress in healthy and positive ways.