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In Season Two, we introduce to our listeners 10 women who have had many struggles along their life’s paths. Despite their challenges, their protective factors have helped them soar and inspire others. We hope season two brings you as much hope and inspiration as it has for us. This season we are ex…

Pod Save the Rest of Us

  • Dec 11, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 49 EPISODES


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Solid ALLY: You Can Set Everyone Free

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 29:04


In today's episode, we discuss trauma, racism, and steps to set people free from the hateful heart of racism and the harmful pain it inflicts on people of color. References are made to Isabel Wilkerson's important book, "Caste. The Origins of Our Discontents." This episode takes a personal exploration into the American caste system. A plea is made for a collective beneficence throughout humanity, urging each of us to appreciate the beauty in the world and the steps we can take to set everyone free!

Solid ALLY Series: YOU Listen To Justice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 52:33


In this interview, ALLY Panelist, Justice Stanley, interviews our own Podcaster, Elizabeth Stanley, who also happens to be her mother. The two discuss ALLYSHIP, as they acknowledge that we all can and should do more to keep showing up for people in marginal spaces and we need to do more for one another. Learn where to start and how to find your why.

Solid ALLY You Series: Jill and Dan Are Champions!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 67:55


Time to bang the drum. Time to take a stand. Time to talk about racism. Time to demand change. With our voices - With difficult conversations - With conviction. Be the change! Be an ally. Be persistent, as we ALL demand fairness! We need to quit failing to imagine what opportunities could be. We hear these charges and so many more, as ALLY Panelist, Jill Veglahn talks with her activist mentor, Dan Seaver of ManifestWorks.

Solid ALLY LISTEN: To The Rameés

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 59:56


This Stanford University power couple discuss Lisa Moore Rameé’s books (Good Kind Of Trouble and Something to Say). They also discuss their personal experiences with racism. While discussing hope for a better America, strategies are offered to ensure that we see the vaue of the humaneness of one another.

Solid ALLY LISTEN: To Rodney

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 48:51


As part of the LISTEN portion of our Solid Ally series, please join us as we ride along with Rodney. Jump on board and listen as Rodney steers us through what it’s like to have grown up black in America and live as a black man in America today. If we all take the time to ride along to get a glimpse into the life of another, there is hope that we can spark a better understanding and remove some of the blind spots we have when we don’t share a lived experience.

Solid ALLY LISTEN: To Mony

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 59:20


Forged by the war in Cambodia, facing near starvation, and constant danger, Mony Nop at the the age of six, walked amid bombs and land mines from Cambodia to Thailand while more than two million of his fellow citizens were being slaughtered by the Pol Pot Regime during the Killing Fields of Cambodia. Mony and his family were devastated by war. Here is Mony Nop’s story and why he is running for Livermore’s Mayor.

Solid ALLY: Learn Series, Mike Nacimento: “Why Sports, Race & Social Mobility Matter.”

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 77:41


As a part of our Learn series, we had author, Mike Nacimento, join our host, Elizabeth Stanley. In this episode you will hear their discussion about Mike’s article and his life journey. For our audience, Mike then shares his article, titled: “Why Sports, Race & Social Mobility Matter.” Through his words, Mike gives us a history lesson on the useage of sports as a vehicle for change in American society, but also a vehicle for vital change in one’s own agency.

Solid ALLY: Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 59:04


LEARN The Origins of Racism. Coach Tony Green takes us in a learning journey. From this episode, we learn the origins of racism in America and how it is still plaguing its citizens today. This episode is both informative and interesting.

Solid ALLY: Acknowledge Systematic Racism

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 78:48


Today’s episode features Professor Kelly Musgrove a retired union City CA police Commander, who is now teaching at Central Oregon Community College. Hear why “There should be a reallocation of funding that moves the responsibility away from ‘law enforcement’ as responders to instances of mental illness, drug addiction, and homelessness

Solid ALLY: Accept

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 44:33


This is our ALLY - Accept Episode. In this episode you will hear Rodney talk with his friend - a lawyer and activist, Cherri Allison. Cherri has talked with, and learned from, some of the most revered world leaders, including The Dalai Lama, John Lewis and Angela Davis. Cherri used these great humanitarians’ guidance to carve out her career working in the judicial system. Her goal: CHANGE IT FROM WITHIN!

Meet the Panelists: Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 33:08


In this introduction, our panelist will share their story and what ally-ship means to them. You will hear each ALLY team member tell you why he/she/they needed to become a SOLID ALLY!

Meet the Panelists: Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 71:55


This episode is our first real conversation. We discuss timely racial justice topics and how we hope to bend justice in favor of truth and justice for all. This is our final introduction. No more talk, it is time to roll up the sleeves and do needed social justice work. We are finally off the sidelines now and officially in the SOLID ALLY GAME!

Solid Ally Series Trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 12:54


#12 – Megan: Holding On

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 107:28


The love Megan has for her Marine aids in our understanding that every life journey is filled with opportunities to learn and to love. In this episode, Megan shares some of her gained life lessons. Megan also expresses the love she has for her Marine. A love that keeps her holding on to the life she has built with David. We met David this season in Episodes 10 and 11. This episode features Megan and some of her thoughts about a family's life in the military.

#11 – David: A Soldier’s Fight to Find His way Back Home (Part Two)

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 71:25


Here is part two of our David Series. Of course, if you have not listened to part one, you should do so now and then come back and see how David managed to leave the battlefield behind and rebuild his life in the image of all that he values.

#10 – David: A Soldier’s Fight to Find His way Back Home (Part One)

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 68:12


This is David’s story of serving in the military and the impact it has on a family. David shares war details and how battle has left scars; many of which will never heal. This is David’s story of war, self-destruction, and finding his way back home.

#9 – Steven: Life on Wheels

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 40:43


As a young and adventurous teenager, Steven decided to go skateboarding and this one decision changed his life forever. We met Steven’s girlfriend in Season two, “Wheelchair Jedi.” You may recall, they are building a life together. In this interview, Steven shares this beautiful -though challenging- life with us We learn about Steven’s journey to find meaning and love in his life. This adventure-seeking young man only believes in the limits he sets for himself. This is Steven’s story of facing his life on wheels.

#8 – Brenda: Finding Light in Dark Spaces

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 57:17


From outgoing and energetic, to dark and contemplating suicide. This is Brenda’s story of finding light and love at the end of her very long dark journey. After too many concussions, this competitive athlete found herself suffering a deep and dark depressive state. So low was Brenda, that she feared she would never find her light that once shined brightly in her life. This is Brenda’s very honest discussion of her battle with depression, which does not stand a chance against her relentless beautiful spirit. Hear how Brenda finds light even in the very dark spaces of her mind.

#7 – EJ: A Basketball Family

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 56:00


Many athletes will find this story to be all too familiar. In this episode, EJ, a college basketball superstar, shares his journey from the hardwood to happiness. After his college career and all the accolades had faded, EJ was not so certain that he could find his next love. Finding joy beyond the basketball arena was trying, but the search brought him a family and work palace that he loves and anchors him.

#6 – Meredith and Natalie: The SHE TV Media Shining Stars

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 45:52


These two Los Angeles Film Industry Moguls dared to be the change they wanted to see in the Media Production World. As founders and owners of SHE TV Media, a production company, Meredith and Natalie are thriving in a very competitive industry and they are doing so on their own terms.

#5 – Vanessa: I Just Want to be Happy

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 67:09


In this story you will hear how Vanessa is able to take her tumultuous childhood and unfulfilled adult professional life and use these forces to help her manifest her own happiness. This is a story of spirituality and finding that we have enough strength to create our own contentment.

#4 – Edward: Everyone’s Best Friend

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 39:14


We have often wondered how someone, with an extraordinarily difficult life journey, can find so much to love. In Ed’s story, you will learn, that despite abandonment, loss, and many more life hardships, Ed still chooses joy and laughter over hate and despair.

#3 – Saint: A Mind, Body, and Spiritual Transformation

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 56:20


This is an inspirational story of Saint, who’s transformation helped him go from unsure to unwavering. Saint spent a lifetime feeling “off,” but now, at long last, he feels just right. it's our pleasure to introduce to you, Saint Hall.

#2 – Katie: Wife, Mother and Provider

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 43:05


In Episode One, we introduced Peter, the stay at home dad. In his interview, Peter stated that he was able to attain his dream job, because his Katie, wife, (“a Saint”) fully embraced his dream. In this episode, you are able to hear Katie’s side of the story, as she explains how marriage, truly, is a partnership.

#1 – Peter: The Stay at Home Dad

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 51:48


We open this season with a conversation I had with Peter, a man who decided he simply MUST leave the rat race and follow his dream. He grappled with quitting his lucrative job, to pursue his non-traditional job. In his noble pursuit to be happy, Peter became a stay at home dad.

Season Three Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 3:07


Given that we are all hunkered down - sheltered in place - it seems likely that most of us are taking stock in who and what we value. Once free, what do we really want to do with our precious time? Throughout Season Three, you will hear ten stories of individuals who, on their life’s path, realized that, maybe, just maybe, the road less traveled, was the difference their lives needed.Welcome to Season Three!

#10 – Elizabeth: Learning to Forgive

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 34:07


This is a story of loss of a brother, hope for lessons learned and forgiveness. This is also an understanding that grieving is a life-long process, which has no true end.

#9 – Leila: Never Too Young to Save the World

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 40:22


A mere 16 -year old, grapples with assault and the realities of gentrification in her urban City, while using the power of spoken words to reminds us me that even when we hurt, we still we still have power and that together we may cry, but we can triumph as well!

#8 – Stephanie: I am Strong

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2019 41:08


As research tells us, when a child sees violence, a child knows violence. Steph grew up in a violent household, but she beat the odds. Instead of violence, Steph helps people escape their life difficulties.

#7 – Jamie: Daughter Becomes the Mother

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 35:02


Jamie grew up knowing her parents were different and, as an only child, their care would someday be her responsibility. Growing up, Jamie wondered if she would be ready. When that day came, Jamie proved she was more than ready, but unprepared for how amazing this responsibility has been for her.

#6 – Kate: She’s Got Heart

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 41:21


Diabetes, heart problems, pregnancy complications, no problem. These are the thoughts of Kate. She takes her health complications in stride. She is living proof that life can be quite challenging, but they do not have to be life defining.

#5 – Michelle: Feel the Love

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 42:25


Michelle was a loving and giving member of the LDS church. Her whole identity was understood through this religious affiliation. Michelle cherished her Mormon community unconditionally, until she learned the church’s love was not the same.

#4 – Anonymous: A Survivor’s Tale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 42:04


This story sounds like a movie plot, a very dramatic movie plot. Unfortunately for this survivor, the contents are very real. Abuse and loss of a child; how can one cope? But this survivor does cope and she has managed to create a loving family along the way.

#3 – Chloe: Sparkle Runs Deep

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 37:52


Chloe was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome when she was nine-years old. Since then she has spent her time defying people’s expectations of her. She went from resource classes to UC Davis and she did so despite being told she couldn’t.

#2 – Jill : Champion of the Underdog

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 66:34


This is a story of a family’s loss and the trials and tribulations that ensued. More-over, this is story of how a family can gain so much from tragedy, especially an enduring love for one another; flaws and all.

#1 – Ashley: Wheelchair Jedi

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 44:27


While merely trying to navigate high school, Ashley and her family were in a fatal car accident. The tragedy forced Ashley and her family to adapt. Ashley not only adapted, she made sure to flourish.

Season Two Teaser: Resiliency

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2019 10:30


In Season Two, we introduce to our listeners 10 women who have had many struggles along their life’s paths. Despite their challenges, their protective factors have helped them soar and inspire others. We hope season two brings you as much hope and inspiration as it has for us.This season we are excited to introduce ten women who are continuously fighting the odds and manage to succeed anyway. These strong women seem to always thrive despite negative circumstances.So get ready, Listeners. As always, thank you for taking this journey with us!

Bonus Episode – Interview With Author, Maya Dusenbery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2018 50:45


Maya Dusenbery, in her book, “Doing Harm,” examines  the prevailing gender bias throughout the health and medical profession. As Dusenbery states, “The people making the key decisions about funding, where resources go, what gets taught to the next generation of doctors, and who is hired and promoted are still over-whelming white men.” This statement and many more are expressed in this extra special bonus episode.

#10 – Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2018 36:15


A befitting ending to a season dedicated to women’s issues and, in keeping in line with our theme, women who inspire us, our Engineer, Karyn Castro, turns the tables on our Podcaster, Coach Elizabeth Stanley. Learn how Coach has been an extraordinary role model to so many young ladies. In this episode you will realize the effect we can all have by being more open and welcoming to others.

#9 – Women’s Health Issues: Do No Harm

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2018 31:45


In 2018, the fight for quality women’s health care continues and it won’t be fully addressed UNTIL more women become voters. UNTIL women become Members of Congress and until women become medical professionals. In her book, “Doing Harm, Maya Dosenbery, valididates this claim. For this Women’s Health Episode, Dosenbery’s book is a backdrop to the realities of Women’s Health. We also turn to Dr. Flavia Bustero, the Assistant Director of General For Family, Women’s and Children’s Health Through the Life-Course, World Health Organization. Lastly, our episode offers sage advice and understandings from Dr. Lori Mancuso, a Whole Health Practitioner, working to bring women the health care they deserve.

#8 – Do a Solid

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2018 31:10


In sticking with the theme of inspirational women, we interviewed Tina Harris. Tina is the founder and owner of the company, Solid Lotion Bar. The risk she took to start Solid was what led us to start Pod Save the Rest of Us. Enjoy this conversation!

#7 – Give and you Shall Receive

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 45:05


In this episode we wanted to focus on people who unselfishly give to others and those, who, by their very own character, inspire us to do better. Those individuals who have earned our respect and model true success. We interviewed Kathy Brown, who is/has been a mentor to many, including our own podcaster, Elizabeth Stanley.

#6 – All Lives Matter

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 44:31


Episode 6 addresses police force, most specifically, when used against people of color. This episode examines the plight of black mothers, fearful of the systemic police bias against their family members. Through a series of interviews, we shed a light onto this issue. For Episode 6 you listen, we interviewed two black police officers and we learn from their training and experience. We also interviewed two mothers who have black children. You will hear their concerns and their hopes.

#5 – Gun Violence, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2018 40:57


This Part Two of our gun violence investigations. We speak with two veteran educators; one is a high school teacher and the other an elementary school principal. We further dive into this topic by interviewing two police officers offer their opinions regarding arming our teachers on school campuses. In this episode you will also hear from a YouTube employee express how she felt when she learned her friends were under attack.

#4 – Gun Violence, Part 1: Students' Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 34:53


Episode 4 examines our youth's ENOUGH IS A ENOUGH MOVEMENT. We speak to a community college Student Walk out Organizer and a high school student who participated in her school's student walk out on March 14th. For this episode we also attended a March for Our Lives Community event and learned first hand why adults were attending the March, but more importantly, why our children felt a strong need to let people know, they are energized and focused on ending gun violence in our schools and in our communities.

#3 – Title 9, Part 2: Sexual Assault on School Campuses

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018 58:08


Title Nine Part Two: Campus Assaults. Title Nine encompasses 37 words intended to keep our campus safe and fair, in order to ensure every child can equally access a quality education. Through two sexual assault survivors’ interviews, we reveal the sad reality: Too often our campuses are not safe!

#2 – Title 9, Part 1: Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 60:03


Title IX has been in the news lately when, in fall of 2017, Secretary of Education, Betsy Devos, turned back an Obama era guidance on how schools must handle sexual assault under the 1971 federal law, Title IX (nine). We revisit the initial implications of Title IX and how 37 words have change the lives of all female in the classrooms and in the sporting arenas. We interview professionals who reveal how their lives were personally impacted by the passing and implenting of the federal mandate, Title IX.

#1 – Women’s March

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 37:55


We head to the 2018 Women’s March to interview people on the ground. We visit with mother and nurse, Ann Marie, and get her take on why the March is important and why Ann Marie wanted her three children to participate. We also, interview Jay Marie, a political activist who feels the Women’s March, and subsequent movements, need to open up to include all people.

Season 1 Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 6:36


In season one, Pod Save the Rest of Us covers issues impacting women in today’s political environment. Each week we interview guests that tell the story of how everyday Americans are reacting to current events and how their individual lives have been effected. Additionally, we aim to tell the story of individuals that have felt excluded and forced to the periphery of these hot topics.

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