culture SHIFT with Anne Taylor Hartzell

In this episode Anne shares:What life has been like at home with her own family during the stay at home orderLessons she has learned about slowing down and being present What butterflies taught them about patience and hope when they needed it mostWhy change and uncertainty can be a call for new opportunityHow we can all use this time to reflect on what matters most and think about what shifts we want to make as we return slowly to our daily lives.

Craig Romano is an award-winning guidebook author of more than 20 books. A prolific outdoors writer and an award winning author of more than 20 books; his Columbia Highlands, Exploring Washington's Last Frontier; was recognized in 2010 by Washington Secretary of State, Sam Reed and State Librarian, Jan Walsh as a Washington Reads book for its contribution to Washington's cultural heritage. Craig also writes for numerous publications, outdoors and tourism websites, and Hikeoftheweek.com.In this episode you will learn:What Pacific Northwest parks are opening back up and what we can expect nextWhere to find trails that are less crowded to maintain social distancing Proper trail etiquette and what to bring with you (and most importantly pack out!)Why getting outside in nature is even more important now for our mental health.When not hiking, running and writing, he can be found napping with his wife Heather, son Giovanni, and cat, Giuseppe, at his home in Skagit County. Get his Urban Hiking series and Day Trip guide books on Amazon, Visit him at http://CraigRomano.com and on Facebook at Craig Romano Guidebook Author for the latest updates and news about trail openings around the Pacific Northwest.

Stefan Weitz is the co-founder of Jetson, the first seasonal probiotics company to help make it simpler for people to get healthier.  In this episode you will learn:How his own battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) led him to transforming his own health and founding JetsonThe role probiotics play in gut health and why gut health is important to overall immune healthWhat seasonal probiotics are and how they workWhat sites and sources of information Stefan and his team of doctors at Jetson rely on for reliable health news including:Ars TechnicaWorld Health Organization (WHO) MythbustersJournal of NatureJetson is a new probiotic company enabling Americans to lead a healthier life through honest, high-quality, affordable, and scientifically proven-to-be-effective probiotic products tailored to the human body's specific needs each season of the year. For more information on Jetson and to sign up for the Jetson newsletter go to wearejetson.com.Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider for any questions. 

In this episode you will learn:What daily life is like in Italy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisisHow this small business owner is navigating this unprecedented crisis in the travel industryWhat we can learn from what happened in Italy to make changes here in the USThe signs of hope they are seeing - from singing flash mobs, to making pizza in their homes  to experiencing the beauty of humanity and  simple pleasures and celebrations of traditional cultural values that are emerging from this crisisHow to keep dreaming together until the world returns to travelAngelo Carotenuto is the co-founder of LivItaly Tours, a family owned company, dedicated to helping you live and love Italy through private and small group tours of Rome, Florence, Venice & more. LivItaly is a beloved tour partner of Ciao Bambino, a full service luxury travel agency for families where Anne serves as VP of Marketing. 

Dr. Amy Mezulis is a Seattle based licensed clinical psychologist and Chair of Seattle Pacific University's Clinical Psychology Department. Dr. Mezulis specializes in adolescents, including mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, suicidality and self-injury, trauma, substance use, and adolescent development.  In this episode you will learn:How to help your teen create structure, meaning and purpose for their days at homeWhat are the important conversations to have with our teens right nowHow to honor and acknowledge the disappointments, while helping them see the good in difficult situationsHow to be a good role model accurate information  and teach them where to find trusted news sourcesHow to coach your teen to to identify and reach out to other teen friends who may be at riskTips and tools available to help teens cope with social distancing.Subscribe to the cultureSHIFTing community and get the free "How to help teens cope with social distancing" PDF from Amy's new teletherapy startup, Uplift here.Encourage your teen to start a gratitude journal to help rechannel anxiety with apps such as Happyfeed and 5 minutes of Gratitude.About UpLift and Dr. Amy MezulisUpLift is a new teletherapy service that Amy and colleagues, including Michelle Kuhn, are building to deliver quality mental health care to teens and their families.  They are now accepting teletherapy clients. Families can find out more at www.upliftnavigator.com or email Amy: drmezulis [at] mezulispsychologicial.com.For more from Dr. Amy Mezulis listen to culture SHIFT Episode #2 "Our Teens Mental Health Crisis." Learn more about her work at Seattle Pacific University and her private practice at Eastside Psychological Associates.Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only. If you or your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help from a licensed medical professional.  

Part two with Mike Tholfsen, Microsoft. In this episode you will learn:What is an "inclusive classroom?" What free, mainstream, non-stigmatizing tools are already built into the digital programs  teachers and students use everyday  How these tools are leveling the playing field for students with diverse learning needs such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and other accessibility needsWhy as a parent taking the time to learn these tools will help you be a better advocate for your student and educate your own schoolWhat is Made By Dyslexia and how Microsoft is partnering to change perception and empower dyslexic awareness and training How we SHIFT how we think about accessibility  tools to empower EVERY student on the planet to achieve and do moreMicrosoft Inclusive Classroom Interactive Resources: Microsoft accessibility webinar with Mike Tholfsen What is the Inclusive Classroom? Inclusive Reading Demo Inclusive Writing DemoInclusive Math DemoInclusive Communication Demo: What is Immersive Reader? Immersive Reader partners: Dyslexia Awareness Course 

Part one of two Interviews with Mike Tholfsen, Microsoft Education. In this episode you will learn to:What remote learning is and why it is not newTools Microsoft Education provides for free across all platforms for educators and studentsThe resources and training available to transition to a digital classroomHow you as a parent can learn these tools and be an advocate for your child and schoolMicrosoft's new Remote Learning Community  for educators, administrators and school leadersWhy it is critical that educators, students and parents SHIFT to a "growth mindset" and rapidly implement remote teaching nowConnect with Mike Tholfsen on Linked In or Twitter @mtholfsenLink to his Remote Teaching and Learning Resources Wakelet listMicrosoft Educations NEW Remote Learning Resource CenterMicrosoft EDU Remote Learning blogMicrosoft EDU Remote Learning support guide Enabling Remote Learning Community: Microsoft education has recently created a new Remote Learning global community to connect Microsoft product teams with educators, administrators and school leaders who are looking to collaborate, learn, and support with implementing remote learning. Sign up for the Remote Learning Community here. 

In this episode Anne shares from the heart her own experience on what it has been like living in "ground zero" of the US outbreak of novel coronavirus in Seattle, and how she and her husband are navigating their own family, small businesses and community through this uncharted territory. The freeways and streets are eerily empty, the grocery store shelves are bare, families are at home together with no planned activities, and everyone is anxious. While there is still so much uncertainty and everything is changing daily, learn how these changes are creating a massive forced culture SHIFT for all of us, and how Anne is shifting her upcoming episodes to support listeners to learn:How we can all play an active leadership role in our families and communities to lead with calm and compassionate action to help others Best practices, tools and tips  for online learning from experts for remote learningMental health strategies to support our kidsConsciously limiting our own access to 24/7 news cycles and social media for our own mental healthCreative ideas from sports clubs, communities and parents to keep kids engaged  and create a sense of "normalcy" during this timeHow we can support our local community small businesses who are greatly impactedWhat she's learned from 15 - (actually just counted and it is 17 years!) working from home and how to juggle everything from time management, sharing an office with your spouse, to conference calls and kidsHer theory behind the TP hoardingWe will get through this and get out and explore the world again together. When the time is right, we will return to talk about travel, the impact on the industry, and have conversations with trusted experts to share why now more than ever it is critical to have a trusted travel advisor to stay on top of ever-changing travel logistics.We are in this together. Please share with me what you are learning or  topics you would like to learn more about by sending me an email at anne [at] hiptravelmama.com or DM me at @cultureshiftpodcast  or @hiptravelmamaBe well, friends. - AnneNOTE: Please visit the World Health Organization or CDC website to stay informed on the latest on COVID-19 information and your local health and state authorities in your area.

Nicole Smith is the founder and CEO of Flytographer and a mom of two boys based in Victoria, B.C. Inspired by the photographs from her own trip and recognizing the trend of travelers seeking authentic local experiences, Nicole found her true calling and launched Flytographer in March 2013. Now six years later, Flytographer has more than 550 photographers in 300+ destinations around the world and has helped over 10,000 happy customers capture priceless vacation memories.In this episode you will learn:How Nicole identified a gap in the market for vacation photographyHow a trip to Paris with her bestie  planted the seed of a simple idea that would change the course of her career as an entrepreneur and CEOHow "work-life integration" is her mantra juggling her busy life as an entrepreneur and mom raising two boysThe advice she has for other moms who think their dream is too big to chaseHow her company is working hard to capture priceless memories for people, while helping shift the culture of 'doing it for the 'gram' in popular tourist destinations around the world.Get some serious wanderlust following Flytographer on Instagram or book a session with a Flytographer photographer at Flytographer.com.  

Kavita Varma-White is a senior editor for TODAY Parents and TODAY.com, the digital site of NBC's TODAY show. Her journalism career spans 20 + years, in which she has been a reporter and editor for newspapers, magazines and blogs. As a parenting editor for the past 10 years, Kavita has had a front row seat, raising two kids, now ages 20 and 17. She anticipates the next phase - the Empty Nest - with equal parts anticipation and trepidation!In this episode you will learn:Kavita's personal experience as a mom raising and launching two teensHer earliest travel memories growing up in a small town in Oklahoma and traveling back and forth to India with her familyHow sports parenting can take on a life of its ownWhat perennial topics on TODAY Parents connect us allWhy "This too shall pass" has been her mantra for parentingHow we can make small SHIFTS to embrace the different seasons of parentingFind Kavita's work on TODAY.com ParentsIf you like this episode, please be sure to subscribe to the culture SHIFT podcast here or on cultureshiftpodcast.com.Follow Anne's perfectly imperfect posting on Instagram on @cutureshiftpodcast and @hiptravelmama 

Award-winning Executive Chef Bobby Moore with the Barking Frog restaurant at Willows Lodge in Woodinville Wine Country sits down with Anne to talk about his experience raising two teenage boys with his wife while juggling an incredible career as a chef and their family's shared love of food and travel.In this episode you will learn:Bobby's story growing up living in Hawaii, Texas and GermanyHow he became a chef and their family's shared passion for food and travelWhy family time around the dinner table is so important to their familyHow to  make a SHIFT to create space for shared meals togetherWhat he would tell his younger self as a new parent Check out @seattlcakesandbakes on Instagram

Tom Kersting is a licensed psychotherapist, school counselor, best-selling author, owner of his own private practice and a father of two teenagers. His first book, Disconnected: How to reconnect our digitally distracted kids, cemented him as an expert on digital dependency, and since its publication, he has become a nationally renowned authority on the topic, lecturing to thousands of parents across the country. Tom is a regular contributor on Tucker Carlson Tonight, Fox & Friends and The Today Show, and he has hosted programs on A&E Network, Food Network and National Geographic Channel. His second book, Disconnected: How to Protect Your Child from the Dangers of Device Dependency, is set to hit shelves in 2020.In this episode you will learn:How screen time is one important factor in the rise of anxiety and depression in teensWhy it is critical that we do the hard work of setting screen time limitsPractical tips for managing screen time for the whole familyHow to set real boundaries for screen time and SHIFT the culture of constant device use in our homes. 

According to the US Travel Association, a total of 768 million US Vacation days went unused in 2018, a 9% increase from 2017. How can we reclaim our precious family breaks and prioritize travel in 2020? It starts by planning ahead and staying committed. Anne has teamed up with Ciao Bambino! to share A School Year's Worth of Travel in 6 Easy Steps.In this episode you will learn how to:Plan your entire school year of travelSet a travel budget and stick to itSet airfare alerts to track flight prices for your tripsDecide when to use a travel advisor to book your tripHow to SHIFT and set boundaries with competing time commitments to make travel a priority in 2020.Have a question you'd like to ask Anne, or a guest or topic you'd like to see covered on culture SHIFT? Hit us up on Instagram at @cultureshiftpodcast or via email at anne [at] cultureshiftpodcast.com. Full disclosure: Anne recently joined the freelance team and runs marketing at Ciao Bambino! a luxury family travel planning agency specializing in empowering families to enjoy meaningful experiences and collect lasting memories. This means that you now have a way to take action and book all the incredible trips I talk about with a team of trusted advisors. Learn more at CiaoBambino.com 

In this episode you will learn how to:Identify learning differences early to find the right school environment for your childRecognize signs of learning challenges + strengths with ADHD, Dyslexia, AutismAdvocate for your child's learning style in their current school environmentSupport your child's social, emotional health and confidence with "Neurowellness"SHIFT the culture of a "one size fits all" approach to learning in your own school communityLearn more about pediatric neurospsychology and Dr. Daniela Ferdico at Cogwheel Clinic for Neurodevelopment.

In this episode you will learn how to:Recognize the warning signs of depression and anxiety in our own kidsLearn the gender differences in boys v. girls and whyIdentify when stress and resources are out of balanceSHIFT this cultural trend and improve the mental health and resiliency of our kidsLearn more about Amy Mezulis' work at Seattle Pacific University and her private practice at Eastside Psychological Associates.Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only. If you or your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help from a licensed medical professional.

In this episode you will learn how to:Identify where you are holding on to perfectionism that is not serving youLearn to recognize these same self-defeating patterns in our kidsKick your inner mean girl to the curbMake small steps to SHIFT the culture of perfectionism in your own familySubscribe Sam's podcast at Imperfection Wins on iTunes and learn more great tips at her website SamWilling.com. 

For nearly 16 years, Anne has been fighting the good fight juggling a passion for travel with motherhood, marriage, and leading a successful freelance business. It has been anything but "Insta-perfect." Filled with windy paths, setbacks and tradeoffs, raising strong, confident kids in today's modern "always on and arms race to college" culture is a marathon, not a sprint. Like a night in with your close friends and a glass of wine, each episode will tackle the real issues keeping you up at night as a parent with interviews and advice from doctors, educators, authors and other parents like you in the trenches. And, of course, we'll start every episode talking travel and offer tips for maximizing the 18 summers we have with our kids. I hope you find this podcast helpful and know you are not alone. Together we can create real SHIFTS in our families, our lives, and our culture. Thanks for subscribing, telling your friends and leaving a review.