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Dan Kostka
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Freelance journalist and editor with Deep Stance Media. Author of Escape to Slovakia: Five Journeys from the Ukrainian Border. Host of the podcasts Profiles in Purpose and Calgary In Depth.
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Bow River Books is launching Books for Hope, an initiative that allows authors to donate books to orphans and other vulnerable children in Tanzania. Please follow on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?...
Exciting to see that Jebb Fink's new memoir about stand-up comedy, addiction, and working in TV is currently #1 on Amazon in the TV Biographies category. Was proud to work on it with him!
October 23, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Greatly enjoyed this recent conversation with @ambermurray.bsky.social
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Episode 6: Advocating for a Better Approach to Land and Water Use
YouTube video by Deep Stance Media
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May 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This Calgary senior's speech about the current state of politics has nearly 1,000 views since being posted 4 days ago. @ctvnewscalgary.bsky.social @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social @coltonpraill.bsky.social
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A Drop in the Ocean: Elbows Up, Canada!
YouTube video by Deep Stance Media
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April 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This is a great rant about the current state of politics:

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#CanadaPolitics #Never51
A Drop in the Ocean: Elbows Up, Canada!
YouTube video by Deep Stance Media
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April 7, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Reposted by Dan Kostka
As children's author @zoilathezebra explains, it's truly a win-win to donate books to the Books for Hope campaign for @risinghopetanzania.bsky.social, which helps vulnerable students in Tanzania.
April 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The latest episode of the Profiles in Purpose Podcast features a powerful conversation with someone who spent decades helping homeless youth. youtu.be/ilVFnPqiKsg
#homelessness #inspiring #podcast #offthestreets
Episode 3: The Power of Listening to Change Lives
YouTube video by Deep Stance Media
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March 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Check out the latest episode of Calgary In Depth for a great chat with comedian Jebb Fink. youtu.be/Vtk6r5YNnp0?...
Episode 16: "I Fit in Here and People Liked Me" – A Candid Chat with Comedian Jebb Fink
YouTube video by Deep Stance Media
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March 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I greatly enjoyed doing this interview to raise awareness of Books for Hope. I also discuss my memoir about assisting refugees, Escape to Slovakia: Five Journeys from the Ukrainian Border @booksforhope.bsky.social @risinghopetanzania.bsky.social
Books For Hope - A conversation with Dan Kostka.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Bow River Books is launching Books for Hope, an initiative that allows authors to donate books to orphans and other vulnerable children in Tanzania. Please follow on Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?...
February 1, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It was a pleasure to visit the Centre for Newcomers in Calgary yesterday to donate copies of the Ukrainian editions of In the Heart of the Forest, along with a few other titles from Bow River Books. We hope the 40 books brighten the holidays for newcomer families.
December 21, 2024 at 5:29 PM
So happy to have raised $720 for orphans and vulnerable children. Thank you to the generous donors. Rising Hope Tanzania Organization does amazing work. You can learn more about them here: www.risinghopetanzania.org
December 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Excited to release a Ukrainian translation of In the Heart of the Forest. All proceeds go to non-profits that assist newcomers.
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December 5, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Reposted by Dan Kostka
I'm Dave and this my introduction
Not sure if anyone will see it.
Age 20-43
Blew up to 392lbs
Drinking five nights a week
Severe PTSD
Faked being ok
Felt Worthless

Age 49
Lost 175lbs
Workout five days a week
99% good mental health days
Found my purpose
www.intheheartoftheforest.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:30 PM
A powerful book. The responses from first responders and veterans have been especially touching.
New Children's Book Bridges the Gap Between PTSD and Young Minds

English Version mybook.to/qgsA
Spanish Version mybook.to/XxdDzk

Www.intheheartoftheforest.com
November 13, 2024 at 1:22 AM
When you write a memoir, you hope for reviews like this: "Well-written personal story of the author's journeys to help people fleeing war. It was interesting to follow the author along the journeys, reading the voice notes and seeing his changing perspective. A good read!"
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November 13, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Dave Murphy, author of In the Heart of the Forest, has launched an initiative called You Are Not Alone, to help parents and others suffering from PTSD. Check out www.intheheartoftheforest.com for more information.
In the heart of the forest
I wrote this book with the hopes of helping anyone out there battling PTSD or trauma and have children in their life to be able to have them relate to what it’s like fighting a silent battle. In 1994 ...
www.intheheartoftheforest.com
November 12, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Join author/illustrator Verne Luchinski at his first-ever book signing this Thursday, Nov. 14th in Calgary! #booksigning
November 12, 2024 at 8:30 PM