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Come meet Rob Santarsiero an Army and National Guard Veteran, he spent 7 years in the National Guard and 14.5 years Active Duty in the Army. Then he got into law and become part of Crime Stoppers an independent 501(c)3, non-profit corporation run by a volunteer citizen Board of Directors. We serve the citizens of Brazos County, Texas and work to prevent and solve crime in collaboration with the Brazos County citizens, media, Brazos County Sheriff's Office, Bryan Police Department, College Station Police Department, Texas A&M University Police Department as well as other Law Enforcement agencies to prevent and solve crime in Brazos County. BCCS works in cooperation with law enforcement and public schools and some charter schools in the county. Brazos County Crime Stoppers
In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with ADHD self-advocate, autism parent, author, and Board Certified Cognitive Specialist Bea Moise, MS, BCCS. Bea is a National Speaker, Neurodiversity Coach & Consultant for both individuals & businesses, a featured expert for NBC News, and the Neurodivergent Expert for Verizon. She is also a board member of Different Brains. Bea is trained Cognitive Specialist and Mental Health professional specializing in Behavior. She has written for Autism Parenting Magazine, Charlotte Parent Magazine, PBS-Kids, PsychBytes, PsychCentral, Scoop Charlotte, The EveryMom. Bea is also a contributing author to “Life After Lockdown” and “Southeast Psych's Guide for Imperfect Parents: A Book Written by Imperfect Therapists”. Her latest book is “Our Neurodivergent Journey: A Child Like Mine”. For more about Bea: https://beatricemoise.com/ For her YouTube channel U.N.I.Q.U.E Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK6j2wWGqMLQPxzijVsYjQ For more info about her book, "Our Neurodivergent Journey: A Child Like Mine”: https://a.co/d/1u3r6J3 A TRANSCRIPTION FOR THIS EPISODE CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.differentbrains.org/sharing-neurodiverse-journeys-with-bea-moise-spectrumly-speaking-ep-146/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Every other week, join our hosts Haley Moss (an autism self-advocate, attorney, artist, and author) and Dr. Lori Butts (a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, and licensed attorney) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
Join host Jon on an exhilarating episode of "Break the Board" as he recaps the Brewers' come-from-behind victory in a thrilling 8-6 win for the BCCS, discusses the heartbreaking losses experienced by the Giants and Cardinals, provides updates on Mike Trout's injury and its anticipated duration, and shares his fourth set of leans for the day, featuring the Yankees, Royals, Rays, Guardians, and Blue Jays. First, Jon delves into the exciting action of the BCCS, highlighting the Brewers' impressive comeback to secure an 8-6 victory. With the stakes high and the intensity palpable, Jon provides a detailed recap of the game, capturing the key moments and standout performances that led to the Brewers' triumph. It's a game that will surely go down in history. Shifting gears, Jon addresses the heartbreak experienced by the Giants and Cardinals in their respective matchups. With empathy and analysis, he examines the reasons behind their losses, shedding light on the implications for these teams and their playoff aspirations. Jon's insights add depth to the narrative, capturing the rollercoaster of emotions that baseball fans know all too well. Moving on to injury news, Jon provides an update on Mike Trout's condition and the anticipated duration of his absence from the game. With his expertise and access to the latest information, Jon shares valuable insights into Trout's injury and its potential impact on the Los Angeles Angels and the wider baseball landscape. In the MLB segment, Jon shares his fourth set of leans for the day, featuring the Yankees (-120), Royals (+160), Rays (-145), Guardians (+110), and Blue Jays (-125). With his expert analysis and consideration of the odds, Jon offers valuable guidance to inform your betting decisions and enhance your enjoyment of the games. Join Jon on "Break the Board" for a thrilling episode filled with baseball triumph, heartbreaking losses, injury updates, and Jon's fourth set of leans. Tune in for sports excitement, insightful analysis, and a touch of betting expertise on this action-packed episode of "Break the Board." 150 + games over 500 for 13 straight years! Want to learn how to be a professional sports better that actually wins? Give us a call or text at 615.492.8442
A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, “Increased expression of musashi 1 on breast cancer cells has implication to understand dormancy and survival in bone marrow.” Breast cancer (BC) stem cells (CSCs) resist treatment and can exist as dormant cells in tissues such as the bone marrow (BM). Years before clinical diagnosis, BC cells (BCCs) could migrate from the primary site where the BM niche cells facilitate dedifferentiation into CSCs. Additionally, dedifferentiation could occur by cell autonomous methods. In this new study, researchers George R. Nahas, Lauren S. Sherman, Garima Sinha, Markos H. El Far, Andrew Petryna, Steven M. Munoz, Kimberly A. Silverio, Maran Shaker, Pujan Neopane, Veronica Mariotti, and Pranela Rameshwar from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School studied the role of the RNA-binding protein, Musashi I (Msi 1). They also analyzed its relationship with the T-cell inhibitory molecule programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) in CSCs. “We validated the link between Msi 1 and PD-L1 in CSCs [cancer stem cells] based on significant reduction of CSCs following Msi 1 knockdown.” PD-L1 is expressed on triple negative BC and other cancers. Therefore, PD-L1 is an immune checkpoint that is a target in immune therapy for cancers. Msi 1 can support BCC growth through stabilization of oncogenic transcripts and modulation of stem cell-related gene expression. The researchers reported on a role for Msi 1 to maintain CSCs. They found that it seemed to occur by the differentiation of CSCs to more matured BCCs. This correlated with increased transition from cycling quiescence and reduced expression of stem cell-linked genes. CSCs co-expressed Msi 1 and PD-L1. Msi 1 knockdown led to a significant decrease in CSCs with undetectable PD-L1. “This study has implications for Msi 1 as a therapeutic target, in combination with [an] immune checkpoint inhibitor. Such treatment could also prevent dedifferentiation of breast cancer to CSCs, and to reverse tumor dormancy. The proposed combined treatment might be appropriate for other solid tumors.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.204620 Corresponding author - Pranela Rameshwar - rameshwa@njms.rutgers.edu Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article - https://aging.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Faging.204620 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Aging - https://www.aging-us.com/subscribe-to-toc-alerts Keywords - aging, cancer stem cell, breast cancer, musashi 1, bone marrow, dormancy About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM
Susan from the Berrien Community Foundation talks with Jonny about For Good Grants and one of the recent recipients of For Good Grants was Berrien County Cancer Service and Nancy from BCCS talks about the impact that
Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2022.12.16.520731v1?rss=1 Authors: Bartlome, S., Xiao, Y., Ross, E., Dalby, M. J., Berry, C. C. Abstract: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide and commonly metastasizes to the bone marrow, drastically reducing patient prognosis and survival. In the bone marrow niche, metastatic cells can enter into a dormant state, thereby evading immune surveillance and treatment, and can be reactivated to enter a proliferative state due to poorly understood cues. Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) maintain cells in this niche partly by secreting extracellular matrix and paracrine factors and by responding to regenerative cues. MSCs also produce extracellular vesicles (EVs) that carry a range of cargoes, some of which are implicated in cell signalling. Here, we investigate if the changing metabolic state of MSCs alters the cargoes they package into EVs, and how these changing cargoes act on dormant breast cancer cells (BCCs) using an in vitro BCC spheroid model and a scratch assay to create a regenerative demand on MSCs. Our findings show that EVs produced by standard MSCs contain glycolytic metabolites that maintain BCC dormancy. When MSCs are placed under a regenerative demand and increase their respiration to fuel differentiation, these metabolites disappear from the EV cargo and their absence encourages rapid growth in the BCC spheroids. This work implicates EVs in cancer cell dormancy in the bone marrow niche and indicates that pressures on the niche, such as regeneration, can be a driver of BCC activation. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC
ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares what she has learned from her neurodiverse household. Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS., is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, Parenting Coach, author of Our Neurodivergent Journey and National Speaker. She created A Child Like Mine to educate parents of children with unique atypical brains that have both behavior & learning needs, while giving them the tools they need to be successful at home. Bea has written for Autism Parenting Magazine, Charlotte Parent Magazine, Different Brains, Parents, PBS-Kids, The Everymom, and Verizon. She is a respected and trusted parenting coach and consultant in Charlotte, NC, and surrounding areas. Helping parents of children with Autism, ADHD and other behavioral challenges who are neurodivergent. Bea is frequently featured on WCNC Charlotte Parenting Today, and has been featured on Ballantyne Magazine, Mimosas with Moms, Peace & Parenting, People of Charlotte, & Scoop's Successful Charlotte Women providing tips for parents. Bea has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology; also, she also holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with a specialty of Applied Behavior Analysis. Bea and her husband have two children, Jacob, who is awesomely autistic, and Abby, who is simply marvelous! For more about Bea: https://beatricemoise.com/ Bea's book “Our Neurodivergent Journey” can be found on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Beatrice-Moise/e/B0B64MJMDK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/
To win in 2024, Republicans need to---heeding the lessons from Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and even Richard Nixon---appeal to Blue Collar Conservatives and build a multiracial working-class coalition. BCCs are lower- to middle-class voters in industrial and rural communities with generally conservative values, typically without a college degree, and who have been devastated by outsourcing and offshoring of jobs, bad corporate and union leadership, neglectful elected officials, and the ruling class that would rather virtue-signal than help them. They are swing voters in critical swing states in the Rust Belt---Pennsylvania, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The media has called them the "white working-class"---although they aren't defined strictly by their race and are made up of individuals of all races. They don't look to government for help, but believe in the social safety net.Globalization and automation in the manufacturing economy, the opioid crisis, and the breakdown of marriage and family are the leading causes of suffering in BCC communities. Republicans need to develop ideas and policies to help these Americans. Another tax cut and repeating the pieties of "growth" won't cut it. We need to restore the American Dream for workers. Republicans must be the party that fights so that each and every American can achieve their God-given potential.In the wake of the Great Depression, BCCs supported FDR's New Deal, and successful Republican Presidents who appealed to them, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and Donald Trump. They were "Democrats for Eisenhower" and the "Reagan Democrats." Many voted for Obama in 2008/2012, then voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020. Republicans have a long history of championing working Americans going back to Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt, the trust buster who improved working conditions.In this episode, we connect these dots, drawing on a historical perspective, and discuss what Republicans must do to appeal to BCCs, restore American greatness, and form a winning coalition in 2024 and beyond.Blue Collar Conservatives by Rick Santorum: https://amzn.to/3gu6LLUThe Working-Class Republican by Henry Olsen: https://amzn.to/3gtndvL Support the showAnd remember: No bias. No bull. No fear. Just hard truths.Substack: https://truthcaviar.substack.comTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/truthcaviarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthcaviarRumble: https://rumble.com/user/TruthCaviarYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNODTlmM_KykW1G6JTF6swBuy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/truthcaviarGoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-make-a-world-a-better-placeVadim's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/stat4realBrent's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bmeastwoodHumans, Machines, and Data: https://amzn.to/3dmrVdk
Creating an optimal environment for learning is essential in both the school and home setting. In this episode, parent coach Bea Moise shares tips and best practices for setting up a successful setting for homeschooling, homework time, or any at-home learning. These actionable strategies will be helpful with all types of learners. Bea shares valuable insights from her experience home-schooling her own children. Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS., is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, parenting coach, national speaker, and author of Our Neurodivergent Journey. Website: www.Beatrice Moise.com YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSK6j2wWGqMLQPxzijVsYjQ -------------- The Autism Helper Curriculum is already utilized by thousands of teachers all over the world. Now, we have created an option for schools to get access to the entire curriculum through our Curriculum Access Subscription. Find out more here: https://theautismhelper.com/tah-curriculum-access/ Find information about The Autism Helper Professional Development Membership & join the waitlist here: https://theautismhelper.com/membership/ Want more information about The Autism Helper Courses? Visit: https://theautismhelper.com/courses/ Looking for a specific product or resource? Find it in our new Autism Helper Store! https://shop.theautismhelper.com/ Or visit The Autism Helper store on TpT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Autism-Helper Stay up to date on all things Autism Helper by downloading our new, FREE app! Available on both the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-autism-helper/id1557724340 & Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mightybell.theautismhelper&hl=en_US&gl=US Get all updates from The Autism Helper Podcast by clicking subscribe above. Head over to theautismhelper.com for more info. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @theautismhelper.
In this latest podcast, Prof David Wilkinson (Chief Medical Officer of National Skin Cancer Centres) speaks with Dr Yevgeny (Gene) Filanovsky (a Family Physician with Cutaneous Surgery and Skin Cancer Focus at Skin Care West, Canada) about how he uses imiquimod in his practice for the treatment of BCC. Dr Filanovsky describes his work in cutaneous surgery at Skin Care West in Canada which utilises a team-based approach combining dermatologists and family physicians. This model is developing popularity in Australia too, due to a shortage of dermatologists and a high prevalence of skin cancer. Dr Filanovsky goes on to give a detailed explanation of how he uses the topical field treatment imiquimod in his practice, especially for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). He also speaks about the surgical options for treating BCCs, including excision guidelines and when the use of topical therapies is appropriate instead of surgical intervention. Dr Filanovsky discusses the sites, lesion types and patient groups for which he recommends imiquimod. He has made the following available for download: Cancer Council BCC recommendations NCCN guidelines for BBC Imiquimod for BCC: Reading list You can also visit his website here.
Does your child struggle with reading or spelling? Wondering what to do for a child with dyslexia? On this episode of Brainy Moms, Dr. Amy and Teri interview Reading and Dyslexia Specialist, Donesa Walker, M Ed, BCCS. Donesa tells us what's happening in the brain of struggling readers, how there are different types of dyslexia that show up in a variety of ways, what some warning signs are that parents should look out for, and what the most effective interventions should include. Donesa shares her journey from classroom teacher to board certified cognitive specialist and how brain training has changed so many lives of both kids and adults who struggle with reading. This episode is educational, inspirational, and carries a message of hope from a delightful and charming reading expert. Find us at BrainyMoms.co, on YouTube, and everywhere podcasts play. Show notes available on the website.
This week on the Mimosas with Moms Podcast, Abbey welcomes Beatrice Moise, M.S, BCCS. Bea is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, Parenting Coach, Writer, and National Speaker. She is a respected and trusted parenting coach and consultant helping individuals who are neurodiverse. In today's episode Bea shares with us both her professional and personal experience of supporting parents with a child on the autism spectrum. Bea opens up about her journey as a mother to two neurodiverse children, the emotions involved, and how all parents can better connect with their children. Are you wanting to better connect with your neurodiverse child? Let's talk about it, CHEERS! ——————————————— You can find Beatrice Moise, M.S, BCCS: Instagram: @achildlikemine Facebook: Bea Moise, MS, BCCS YouTube: U.N.I.Q.U.E. Parenting ——————————————— Instagram @mimosaswithmoms FB /mimosaswithmoms Email 2mimosamoms@gmail.com An ABC of Families by Abbey Williams - https://www.amazon.com/ABC-Families-Abbey-Williams/dp/0711256535 ———————————————— This episode is sponsored by: * Selfie Skin! An at-home IPL Laser Hair Removal Handset that gives you permanent results in 12 weeks! Check it out https://www.selfieskin.co/?rfsn=3891745.747f7b&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=3891745.747f7b and use code MIMOSASWITHMOMS for discount!
Unibrows – Dermoid cysts – Tadalafil for flap necrosis – Urticaria multiforme – Treat AD with your own bacteria – Watchful waiting for BCCs https://dermaspherepodcast.com/ Check out Luke and Michelle's other podcast, SkinCast! https://healthcare.utah.edu/dermatology/skincast/ Luke and Michelle report no conflicts of interest.
Becca describes life prior to her diagnosis of autism as living with one eye closed. It wasn't until a WebMD search, at the age of 36, that saved her from suicidal thoughts and she could finally begin to understand and name the things that made her different. In this episode she not only shares her pain and trauma over the years but how we can be better advocates and allies to those with invisible disabilities. A little bit more about Becca: BECCA LORY HECTOR, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; two weekly YouTube livestreams, and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. Becca has published multiple articles and books about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy. The creation of her international, grant-approved, virtual course for autistic adults, “Self Defined Living: A Path to a Quality Autistic Life”, is allowing her to help improve the lives of autistics in the now and on an almost daily basis. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. Sir Walter Underfoot travels, does woofing engagements, and has his very own Instagram to help share with the world his life as an ESA to an autistic adult. Stay connected to Becca: Website: www.beccalory.com Facebook: Becca Lory CAS Instagram: @beccaloryhector xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message
What is that growing on me -- could it be skin cancer? Have you asked yourself this question? During the pandemic I ignored a couple of what I thought were pimples because I was terrified to go inside a building. According to Wikipedia... Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is usually not life-threatening, though it can be aggressive. Although the nonmelanoma skin cancer basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is rarely life-threatening, it can be troublesome, especially because 80 percent of BCCs develop on highly visible areas of the head and neck. Mayo Clinic Apparently I have, or had, both. After a few biopsies, a topic chemotherapy treatment, and now Mohs surgery, I hope this closes a chapter. Yet it seems nearly inevitable that there will be a recurrence. And thus my education on this topic is in its genesis. A few takeaways from this experience -- don't leave the house without sunscreen protection and learn more to successfully advocate for myself. Here's an entry from a chronic illness blogger about her ordeal with skin cancer.
Guest: Danny Combs, M.A., BCCS, CAS Founder of TACT Tact stands for teaching the autism community trades. Danny is a dad of a child with autism; he discovered people with autism have a 90% unemployment rate across the nation. Tact teaches them skills in welding, auto mechanics, carpentry and cyber security and the build on the strengths of each individual. The weekend class fees are between $25-$50 and the career path they accept grants and scholarships for the students. October 8th they have a fundraiser when then will be auctioning off a 1956 GMC 100 truck that the students have been working on www.buildwithtact.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Often people ask me if Parenting without Punishments and using connection is for all children. In this episode Bea Moise and I reassure you that parenting this way is effective for kids who are neurodiverse and children who are neurotypical. Bea Moise a parent of a neurodiverse son and parenting expert who brings her experience and insight to put things into perspective around all different types of children. Episode Highlights: Bea’s story Her experience with parents of neurodiverse children The importance of connection Connect with Bea Moise: Bea Moise,M.S.,BCCS (achild-likemine.com) Facebook @BeaMoise.M.S Instagram @achildlikemine Twitter @AChildLikeMine How can we “shame proof” our parenting? There are ways we can eradicate shame from our everyday interactions with our children. Building in ways to address our children can promote resilience and self-esteem rather than jeopardizing these precious commodities for our children. Nobody wants to shame, but sometimes we need a little help figuring out what else we can do. Click here to download the FREE guide now - https://www.peaceandparentingla.com/shame-opt-in -- Want to support the Peace and Parenting Podcast by purchasing products through Hand in Hand parenting? Use my affiliate link https://bit.ly/3iUcGqg I highly recommend the: Listening to Children Booklet Set as an essential part of learning Connective Parenting. Are you ready to change your family dynamic through connective parenting? Work with me ONE on ONE and together we’ll hone in on the sources of discontent and chaos and find solutions that are specific to your family’s needs. It doesn’t matter if you are married or single, if you parent alone or you want to do this with your parenting partner. Sign up HERE https://www.peaceandparentingla.com/one-on-one-course for my one-on-one course today and change your parenting reality! Follow Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts
Greg Whittick shared 4 insights from Ezra 3 at a joint BCCs live stream:1. Primacy of worship2. Unity of God’s people3. Generational Differences4. Exile changes you (the future doesn’t look like the past)
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BCCs are one of the keratinocyte carcinomas, the other being SCC. These are cancers which arise from keratinocytes, the cells which make up a vast majority of the epidermis. BCCs are the most common type of skin cancer. In fact, BCCs are the most common type of cancer, period. To give you some perspective, in Australia, the incidence of keratinocyte carcinomas, BCCs and SCCs, is five times all other cancers combined.It is estimated that 70% of Australians will have at least one skin cancer by the time they reach age 70. Our guest specialist for this episode is Dr Michelle Goh, a consultant dermatologist at the Skin Health Institute, where she works in the Skin Cancer Assessment and Transplant Dermatology Clinics. Michelle is without a doubt one of the busiest and most experienced dermatologists in Melbourne. She is the current Victorian examiner for the Australasian College of Dermatologists and has consulting positions at several hospitals, including the Skin Health Institute, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, The Austin, The Alfred, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Her areas of interest are complex skin cancers especially in patients who are immunosuppressed, cutaneous adverse reactions to drugs including immunotherapy, and biologics therapy in inflammatory skin disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Episode 88 I am joined by Becca Hector.BECCA LORY HECTOR, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand,”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. Becca has published multiple articles and books about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy. She spent four years supporting the autism community in the non-profit sector in her work for grass-roots organizations that provide resources and services directly to individuals on the autism spectrum. Becca left non-profit to pursue dual certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), and to open her autism and neurodiversity consulting business. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. Sir Walter Underfoot travels, does woofing engagements, and has his very own Instagram to help share with the world his life as an ESA to an autistic adult.Social Media:Website: http://beccalory.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeccaLoryCAS/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccalorycas/Twitter: https://twitter.com/beccalorycasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaloryhector/Sir Walter Underfoot's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirwalterunderfoot/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaLoryHectorNeurodiversity Newsstand Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/groups/890889377743690/Neurodiversity Newsstand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12203400/Neurodiversity Newsstand YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npfFq5jB4bQ&list=PLcSuBw2O5_iKhpE-tGTJuqHDMSU8uXpW4Living Positively Autistic Blog: https://geekclubbooks.com/category/penfriend/positively-autistic/Published Writing Samples:Success: Creating a Life You Don't Need a Vacation Fromhttps://www.aane.org/success-creating-a-life-you-dont-need-a-vacation-from/ Autism Saved My Lifehttps://www.spectrumwomen.com/my-life/autism-saved-my-life-by-becca-lory-cas-bccs/ Happy Spectrumversaryhttps://geekclubbooks.com/2017/06/happy-spectrumversary/ The Big Sighhttps://www.spectrumwomen.com/wellbeing/the-big-sigh-by-becca-lory-cas-bccs/ Published Journal Articles:“For the Love of Science?”, Lory Hector, B., Autism in Adulthood, Vol. 1, No. 1, Nicolaidis, Mary Ann Leibert Pub, March 2018https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/aut.2018.0005?fbclid=IwAR1PRqIBvwLEYS0NeRC6pmHKQ5YEpm_Y8Hj1ojUZT4rOH7BBBVuUc3xB5MU“Emotional Support Animals in the United States: Emergent Guidelines for Mental Health Clinicians”, Hoy-Gerlach, J., Vincent, A. & Lory Hector, B., Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Volume 6, Issue 2, Springer, December 2019https://link.springer.com/epdf/10.1007/s40737-019-00146-8?author_access_token=2E1UG51hQ0YOZUGidTvoKve4RwlQNchNByi7wbcMAY4tnIcKleYXb7m-Uwd85xdC_Sj_vCU0R7ivZyNQkl_gvKj9nPWkj3DfovYOxk8YMUSS7H_sV3xSfGQ911wPxJpQ9xVNMhHS3c11lrFJ1XkP9g%3D%3DBooks:Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism, JKP, 2018https://www.amazon.com/Spectrum-Women-Walking-Beat-Autism/dp/1785924346 Autism: What Schools are Missing, Barboa & Bradshaw, Goldminds Publishing, 2018https://www.amazon.com/Autism-What-Schools-Missing-Voices/dp/1946504440 Want to be a guest on Authentic Talks 2.0Email: AuthenticShanta@gmail.comFollow Authentic talks on social MediaIG: @authentictalksTwitter: @authentictalks Subscribe to the show if you have not done yet and Please leave an awesome review
Lots to cover as Law Moreno and Pete empty the voicemail bag as swiftly and efficiently as three drunk idiots can. Moreno then subs out for Ammon and we begin the Horror Movie Tournament. $.5 hours later we crown a champion. There's heartbreak, laughs, deep unexpected insight, and farts. CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
A special live stream across the four BCCs churches where Phil Norris spoke a timely message from Colossians 2 encouraging us to ‘remember Jesus’.
How many times have you stigmatized autistic people, consciously or unconsciously? Maybe you are autistic yourself and you have to deal with the stigma associated with autism? The world would be a much better place if we could all view everyone as unique with or without conditions like autism since they do not define them. Becca Lory Hector is an autism activist, a consultant, an author and a speaker. She was diagnosed with autism at the age of 36 and has since understood and owned why she is different. She is a real ambassador for autism and now encourages other autistic people to share their stories. She went through half her life without a proper diagnosis and was treated for other mental conditions she didn't have. Listen in to learn the importance of being curious about autistic people while eliminating any pre-existing stereotype. You will also learn some important lessons for you to practice as an autistic child-parent. Key Takeaways: Learning how not to be angry when you find out you're different later in life; The lessons you learn through the journey of figuring out mental illness or disorder; How to control relationships and trust with people after they've been completely broken; How to educate people and create more information around autism; Creating awareness and allowing your child to grow with the knowledge of their autism condition. If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video show notes and SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST on Apple Podcasts. Episode Timeline: [0:42] Intro [6:00] She describes the first half of her life with different health and social struggles and how she self-diagnosed with autism. [13:18] The absurdity of getting diagnosed with autism as an adult- finding the missing part of life. [15:35] Why the medical system needs to be more informed on autism. [19:21] How lack of information damaged Becca to lose hope and trust in the entire human race [27:35] How to ‘normalize' autism by educating the community and moving away from the stigma. [32:30] Becca explains the growth she's looking for in eliminating autism stigma. [35:24] Why people need to stop being ignorant and be open to breaking the unhealthy stigma cycle. [40:06] How to normalize autism in your house as a parent with family and friends. [43:57] Why you need to expose yourself to autist adults as a parent to help in your child's growth. [50:21] Becca shares what she's doing to create autism awareness Standout Quotes: “We've got to be more curious about one another, differences are key.”- Cathleen Merkel [26:45] “There are decisions that you get to make when you have all the information. Why deprive your child of that information for an amount of time.” Becca Lory Hector [43:22] “Nobody comes out of the womb picture-perfect, that's a fallacy that we even think it.”- Becca Lory Hector [49:07] “When your life doesn't fit you and is not in alignment with who you are, you wake up every day and you just want to go on vacation.”- Becca Lory Hector [52:16] Connect: Find | Cathleen Merkel Website On Instagram On Facebook On LinkedIn Find | Becca Lory Hector Website On Twitter On Facebook On Instagram On LinkedIn Published Writing Samples: Success: Creating a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From Autism Saved My Life Happy Spectrumversary The Big Sigh Published Journal Articles: “For the Love of Science?”, Lory Hector, B., Autism in Adulthood, Vol. 1, No. 1, Nicolaidis, Mary Ann Leibert Pub, March 2018 “Emotional Support Animals in the United States: Emergent Guidelines for Mental Health Clinicians”, Hoy-Gerlach, J., Vincent, A. & Lory Hector, B., Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health, Volume 6, Issue 2, Springer, December 2019 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts. Do you want to learn more about how to become a Legendary Leader, then download my FREE Guide which shares 5 Proven Ways To Gain Confidence As An Inspirational Leader Without Overwhelm - Simply Click Here About Cathleen: As a Thought Leader in the Mindset & (Self-) Leadership space, Cathleen supports high achieving, but worn-out women create a more content & balanced life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. Following a simple 6 step framework, she helps you not only reconnect with your inner feminine side; Cathleen also supports you to rediscover your REAL YOU! Cathleen focuses on women who lost their sense of purpose, who feel they are running in a hamster wheel, trying to please everyone but themselves. She helps you to turn your careers, your social connections and personal life around so that you will start feeling fulfilled and excited again about the days to come. At the end of the process, Cathleen's clients will feel healthier, happier, energised and clear about their future. With over 15 years of leadership experience in Retail, Media & Broadcasting, Engineering and Property Investment, Cathleen has not only experienced the challenges and opportunities of a female leader herself, she has also been leading and supporting various leadership development initiatives within large, complex, multinational matrix organisations. Only by deeply experiencing her very personal life challenges – ‘hitting a wall experiences' –Cathleen was able to redefine her own purpose, deciding to bring ease and content to as many women as possible on the planet! Tune in here: https://apple.co/2CaSQ5K https://spoti.fi/2XzM4QJ About Becca Lory Hector BECCA LORY HECTOR, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become an active autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on autistic quality of life, her work includes autism/neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; and a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot.
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Pete, Moreno, and Law call on Jack and Matt to come bring some sanity to the final BCCS Movie Tournament. The GOATies brings together the top 8 films from each of our previous 6 decade tournaments to decide the greatest of the greats. CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
In this episode we spend some time talking about Self Defined Living. BECCA LORY HECTOR, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has sincebecome a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. Becca has published multiple articles and books about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy. She spent four years supporting the autism community in the non-profit sector in her work for grass-roots organizations that provide resources and services directly to individuals on the autism spectrum. Becca left non-profit to pursue dual certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), and to open her autism and neurodiversity consulting business. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal(ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. Sir Walter Underfoot travels, does woofing engagements, and has his very own Instagram to help share with the world his life as an ESA to an autistic adult.
What's a tournament look like when none of us saw a single one of these films in a theater, none of us were even born, and all of us are stupid-drunk? Exactly like this. Inside. Click it. CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Pete gets angry. Moreno gets pissy. Law gets enraged. This is all a result of the most ridiculous tournament yet. Upsets, surprise votes, and possible alcohol induced black-outs cause much friction and yelly yell yells. Join us and you can yell too. CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
The boys tackle a smaller field filled with top notch films for the BCCS 70s Tournament. Pete fakes seeing movies, Law misspells more words, and Moreno gets his maddest yet. It so groovy, man. Gross. CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
You'd think we'd be getting better at these things. Nope, Over five hours of Law, Moreno, and Pete screaming at each other in order to find the best film made between 2000 and 2009. Cheer for your favorites! Play along at home! Yell at Peter with me! Just go listen, what else do you have to do? CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
The boys are back to battle over the best movies the 90s have to offer. There's more fights, childish name calling, Cinderella stories, upsets all over the place, and drinks. Join Law, Moreno, and Pete for the next chapter of the BCCS! CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author with dual certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Cognitive Specialist (BCCS). With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly blog, “Live Positively Autistic”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand,”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. Becca and I discuss her path to self-determined decision making, with her ASD diagnosis as a jumping off point, and how it’s so critical that other autistics learn and practice this skill. She’s interested in quality of life, specifically creating quality of life assessments with autistic measures because these are typically created for the neurotypical person. “There are so many people telling autistic people what to do and that can be dangerous. It’s important for us to pursue the quality of life that we want.” - Becca Lory Hector AUTISM GROWN UP COMMUNITY: https://community.autismgrownup.com/ AUTISM GROWN UP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/autismgrownup/ AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/agupodcast/ AUTISM GROWN UP PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/autismgrownup
Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author with dual certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Cognitive Specialist (BCCS). With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly blog, “Live Positively Autistic”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand,”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. Becca and I discuss her path to self-determined decision making, with her ASD diagnosis as a jumping off point, and how it’s so critical that other autistics learn and practice this skill. She’s interested in quality of life, specifically creating quality of life assessments with autistic measures because these are typically created for the neurotypical person. “There are so many people telling autistic people what to do and that can be dangerous. It’s important for us to pursue the quality of life that we want.” - Becca Lory Hector AUTISM GROWN UP COMMUNITY: https://community.autismgrownup.com/ AUTISM GROWN UP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/autismgrownup/ AUTISM GROWN UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.autismgrownup.com/agupodcast/ AUTISM GROWN UP PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/autismgrownup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autism-grown-up-podcast/support
Some nights are just longer, funnier, stupider, and much more yelly than others. Welcome to the ultimate 80s movie tournament. 128 films. 3 drunk assholes. 1 winner. Find out what Moreno missed out on by skipping Big Trouble in Little China when he was a kid. Discover the exotic smell of Pete's bar. What films in the tournament have got Law in trouble this past month with their dirty breasts and masturbation monologues? So much knowledge in one show. Get your pencils out and play along. Gross. CLICK ABOVE TO LISTEN NOW!Subscribe to Binge Cast on iTunes
This week’s podcast is by special request from some of our listeners. We are in unprecedented times and one of the big questions is how to parent our kids when many of us are trying to sort things out ourselves. What signs to look for that indicate our kids are under stress? How to create routines? How to explain to our kids about what is going on around us during these challenging times?, etc… Our guest this week is Beatrice Moise (Bea). Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS., is a Board Certified Cognitive Specialist, Writer and National Speaker. She is the creator of A Child Like Mine,LL , a company created for educating parents of children with unique behavioral and learning needs, while giving them the tools they need to be successful at home. She is a respected and trusted parenting coach and consultant. She serves as a Board of Trustees Member at KidsWithPossAbilities, and The Lunch Project. She is a writer and has a monthly blog called “Thrive” in Charlotte Parent Magazine. Her writing is also featured in Autism Parenting Magazine, Carolina Parent , PsychBytes , ShrinkTank and she is a contributing author in Southeast Psych’s Guide for Imperfect Parents: A Book Written By Imperfect Therapists. She was featured in an inspiring documentary called Look to the Sky that takes a look at what is possible for the world and our own lives. Bea has worked as a Behavioral Consultant for years with extensive experience involving parents of children who have a variety of diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, & ADHD. She has assisted hundreds of families on Parent Management Training. She is providing parents with tools and practical techniques and teaching strategies. She is very passionate about children and believes that working with families is both rewarding and enjoyable. She loves facilitating the needs of children to feel successful in their learning, emotional and social well-being, academic success as well as have a positive self-esteem. The most rewarding part of her day is when she has equipped parents with the tools they need to parent effectively. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling with a specialty of Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University. We are very fortunate to have Bea as a guest on our podcast.
Hair dye and breast cancer commentary - Basosquamous cell carcinomas are BCCs with ARID1a mutations - Dupilumab for kids under 12 - Rifampicin-moxifloxacin-metronidazole (RMoM) works for HS - Nadolol-induced death in infantile hemangioma - Dermasphere clip show - episodes 11-20!
Join Tracy and her guest Linda Karanzalis, M.S., BCCS in Episode #56 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women. Linda is a board-certified cognitive specialist and parent/student coach who provides executive function training and social-emotional learning programs for people of all ages. Linda also just wrote an article for ADDitude magazine’s Winter 2020 issue on ADHD and Non-verbal Learning Disorder. Linda shares with us: Her symptoms in childhood Her ADHD diagnosis How she figured out that she had something more than just ADHD Her Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD) diagnosis What NVLD looks like What percentage of communication is verbal vs non-verbal and why that matters Why those with NVLD actually talk more, not less What it means to not understand the meaning behind words and take things literally How to tell the difference between ADHD and NVLD Why those with NVLD are often misdiagnosed with ADHD Why NVLD is still not recognized in the DSM even though they are both brain-based conditions What happens to those with NVLD who are left untreated Linda then shares the current treatment options for NVLD and explains why she believes they don’t work. She also shares what she has discovered does work. Resources: Addvantageslearningcenter.com Symptom test for adults, Could I have non-Verbal Learning Disorder? https://www.additudemag.com/screener-nonverbal-learning-disorder-symptoms-test-adults/ Article that appeared in Additude magazine on NVLD: https://addvantageslearningcenter.com/adhd-vs-nv Another article by Linda Karanzalis for ADDitude magazine. https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-nonverbal-learning-disorder-symptoms-and-diagnosis/ If you’d like to write a review for the podcast ADHD for Smart Ass Women, click on this link ON YOUR PHONE ONLY. Scroll down to the very bottom after all episodes to Ratings & Reviews. There you will find a link that states “Write a Review.” Thank you!
This article is part of the 2019 Oncology Special Issue of Natural Medicine Journal. Read the full issue here. Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO, interviews Shauna Birdsall, ND, FABNO, on what clinicians need to know about skin cancers. From preventing squamous cell carcinomas to recognizing melanoma, Birdsall details the essentials of cancer-related dermatology. This interview includes a broad review of what you can do to help patients prevent skin cancer. Do you remember the ABCDE’s of recognizing melanoma? Where do squamous and basal cell carcinomas usually occur? What is the ideal range for serum vitamin D? What other supplements have evidence for reducing the risk of squamous cell cancers? We cover all this and more in this in-depth discussion between integrative oncology experts. About the Expert Shauna M. Birdsall, ND, FABNO, is a naturopathic physician and fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. Birdsall graduated from National University of Natural Medicine in 2000. After completing a residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center in 2002, she provided patient care and supervised naturopathic medical students there until 2008. She took on a leadership role at Western Regional Medical Center at CTCA in Goodyear, AZ, in 2008 and was later elected vice chief of the medical staff there. She also chaired the Medical Executive Committee, Credentials Committee, Peer Review Committee, and served as the Medical Director of Integrative Oncology until 2018. Birdsall recently joined Avante Medical Center in Anchorage, AK. One of Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctors 2014-2018, Birdsall is strongly committed to providing individualized, compassionate, evidence-based care to empower and provide hope to cancer patients. Transcript Tina Kaczor, ND, FABNO: Hello. I'm Tina Kaczor, editor-in-chief here at the Natural Medicine Journal. I'm talking today with Dr. Shauna Birdsall about skin cancers, and Dr. Shauna Birdsall has graduated from the National College of Natural Medicine in the year 2000. After that, she went to Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and she has been a specialist in integrative oncology since graduation. She's most recently taken a position at Avante Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, where she'll be providing patient care in a hospital-based setting. Shauna, thanks so much for joining me. Shauna Birdsall, ND, FABNO: Oh, thank you for having me. Kaczor: Dr. Birdsall, you've recently worked closely with a lot of dermatologists in a dermatologist setting, and you and I got talking about that. I was intrigued by a lot of the things that you learned, and I would like you to elaborate a little bit on how working closely alongside these dermatologists maybe changed your perspective of oncology and skin cancer specifically. Birdsall: I have to say I was blown away, and this is a bit embarrassing. Working with patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for cancers like breast cancer and pancreatic cancer, I had always seen dermatology as more on the periphery. Working with dermatologists showed me how often dermatologists are diagnosing things like melanoma and really saving people's lives. It completely changed my perception around the integral nature of the specialty. Kaczor: Yeah. I think that's what struck me, because you and I have parallel universes in the idea of our professions. We both graduated in the same year, and we've both been doing integrative oncology. I have to say I haven't worked closely with dermatologists. I share your inclination to say, "Ah, yeah, skin, we can catch that. No problem. We always catch skin cancer," and, I mean, that's despite the fact that of course we've both worked with people with metastatic melanoma. We'll get to that and the importance of prevention, especially to prevent such tragedies as metastatic disease. I'd like you to give us a primer, and just give us a really basic overview for the clinicians out there on the types of skin cancers that there are, and who they most likely effect as well. Birdsall: Sure. First of all, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, and in the United States this year, more than 5 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancers. First and foremost, we like to talk about actinic keratoses. These are also known as AKs, and they are really precancerous lesions. You'll hear, the resounding themes of those that have sun exposure as being at risk for these cancers as I go on, but essentially actinic keratoses are often flaky or scaly patches of skin, and it's important that those are identified and treated, as sometimes they can lead to squamous cell carcinoma. The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma or BCC. This accounts for about 80% of skin cancers, and BCCs usually look like a flesh-colored pearl or bump, or a pinkish patch of skin. All of these skin cancers are going to be more prevalent in patients with fair skin, although patients with skin of all colors can develop these skin cancers. Then, as I mentioned we're going to repeatedly talk about risk with sun exposure, and that means that the areas of the body that are most frequently exposed to sun such as the face, head, chest, arms and legs are going to be the most prevalent areas that you can see these cancers. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most second type of skin cancer, and you're going to also see squamous cell cancers on areas like the rim of the ear. You really need to be able to make sure that those are identified, as those cancers can spread more deeply into tissues and cause additional damage, as well as metastasize elsewhere. Melanoma, as we talked about earlier, is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It's actually been on the rise for the last 50 years. Melanoma in situ annual incidents in the United States is 9.5%, and in the United States melanoma has become the fifth-most common cancer in men and women. Melanoma increases with age, and you do see again the sun exposure and fair skin as common risk factors. I think later on, we'll talk about more risk factors for melanoma. Kaczor: Yeah. That's an incredible statistic. Nearly 10% incidence for in situ melanoma. Wow. Birdsall: Yes. Which is why I really started waking up to the issues with skin cancer detection and prevention, working with dermatologists, because I just was blown away, as I mentioned, with how often they were diagnosing either melanoma in situ or melanomas. Kaczor: That's just checking. I mean, that's just skin checks, not coming in with that complaint. Birdsall: Yes. Kaczor: Most of our listeners are practitioners that are primary practitioners. Very few are going to be specialists in skincare, of course. I'd like us to maybe, if you could, go through how to recognize melanoma, and maybe making sure that when we are seeing our patients ... and this could be in a specific skin exam, or it could also just be an incidental finding on their arm or their face or whatever. What are we looking for with melanoma? Birdsall: Melanomas frequently develop in a mole or suddenly appears as a new dark spot on the skin. If you'll recall, we have the ABCDE warning signs, and I'm just going to go through those just for all of our review. A stands for asymmetry. B stands for border, either irregular, scalloped or poorly defined. C stands for color, varied really from one area to another in the same mole, and you can see shades of tan and brown, black, white, pink, red or blue. I think one of the most shocking melanomas that I saw was a melanoma inside the web of the toes in a patient that just looked like a little pink spot. D stands for diameter. While melanomas are usually greater than 6 millimeters in size, which is the size of a pencil eraser, when initially diagnosed they can be smaller. E stands for evolving, a mole or a skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color. What is important to know as well is that melanomas don't necessarily read the textbooks. As I mentioned, they can look like something that, for those of us who are not dermatologists, may not look like something of concern, which is why I became aware of the need for annual skin exams. Kaczor: Yeah. Yeah. It is remarkable that some of them don't look like much, and I think that erring on the side of caution, especially as our patients get older and older, because aging is a risk factor for all cancers, and I'm assuming skin cancer is included in there. Okay. Is there anything else? Last notes besides ABCD and E, and anything else that people should be looking for clinically before we close that discussion? Birdsall: An area that's itching, bleeding. An area that opens up and appears to heal over, and then opens up again. Anything like that also needs to be evaluated. Kaczor: Okay. Yeah. Referral to a dermatologist is simple enough that I think it's ... again, erring on the side of caution seems like a smart thing to do. We talked about melanoma, and experience shows us that of course it's the most likely to go somewhere. It's most likely to spread and become fatal for some patients, but I'm curious. Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, what is the risk of any local or metastatic disease with those? Birdsall: In the majority of patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma, the disease remains limited to the skin and with appropriate treatment is considered, "cured," which you and I both know we don't get to use that word very often in oncology. It's exciting that something can be cured with appropriate treatment. However, in 3 to 7% of patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, and rarely in individuals with basal cell carcinoma, local, regional or distant metastases can occur, which increases the risk for mortality or death. Kaczor: Do you happen to know, is this analogous to melanoma in that the depth of the lesion has anything to do with it? Do you know? Birdsall: Yes. For both basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, both the depth and the size can contribute to risk, which is why even though a patient might only have a small spot, why it's important that it be caught early and treated, because left to its own devices, the larger it gets, the more at risk a patient is. Kaczor: Okay. Well, that makes logical sense. As far as melanomas go, you mentioned in situ is nearly 10%. Are most of them still caught in the early stages, before they go anywhere? Birdsall: Yes. Yeah. About 85% of melanomas are caught when there's only localized disease, so Stage I or Stage II at presentation, which as you and I both know, that's when you see the best survival rates. At diagnosis, about 15% have regional nodal disease, and only about 2% have distant metastases at the time of diagnosis. We're getting better at diagnosing skin cancers and melanoma, and it's theorized that dermatologists are more likely to biopsy these days because of seeing a higher prevalence. Kaczor: I see. Okay. Can I ask one question? That is, in some states, including where I am in Oregon, naturopathic physicians can do minor surgery. The question I have ... I know my opinion on this, but I want to hear your opinion on this. It's not uncommon for shave biopsies to happen in-office. This is true of primary care physicians across the board, not just naturopaths. If someone suspects a melanoma, yea or nay on something like a biopsy of that, whether it's a punch biopsy or a shave biopsy? Birdsall: Nay, and the reason is that there is research that the sooner after initial diagnosis ... so the sooner after initial biopsy ... that patient is able to get definitive treatment for their melanoma, the better. One of the risks, if someone other than a dermatologist or another health professional biopsies melanoma, is that there's then a delay potentially in getting the patient in to the provider that's going to be able to provide definitive treatment for that melanoma. That's one of the risks. Really, you want to see the highest level of specialty if you suspect a melanoma. Kaczor: Okay. I think that needs to be reiterated time and again, because every once in a while you come across those patients, and your hair stands up when they tell you what first happened to their lesion, and you just hope that it didn't go anywhere. Okay. Let's talk about, again, we're talking to our audience is generally practitioners that are frontline folks, and which patient populations, which types of people, should there be particular vigilance for skin cancers, like higher levels of suspicion, and who exactly? Birdsall: Okay. I warned you that we'd keep going back to a couple of things. Fair-skinned individuals, particularly those with blonde hair, red hair, lighter-colored eyes, blue eyes, although again, the warning that skin cancers can occur in patients of any skin color, and then that hallmark UV, exposure to UV radiation. More sun exposure, more risk. Also, however, living in sunny climates or higher altitudes, again because you're getting more direct exposure to UV radiation, as well as lower latitudes. Moles, patients that have more than 50 moles are at higher risk, and patients that have had a history of dysplastic nevi nearby or abnormal moles. Patients with actinic keratoses are at higher risk. Patients with either a family history of skin cancer or a personal history of skin cancer, and immune suppression. I want to just take a moment to talk about immune suppression, because that can include a variety of different patient populations. That can include patients living with HIV or AIDS, or oncology patients that maybe are receiving chemotherapy or maybe their immune system hasn't recovered from prior chemotherapy, and it does include patients on immunosuppressive drugs such as for organ transplants. Patients who've had an organ transplant are at high risk for skin cancers because they're likely to have a lifetime of immune suppression because of those immunosuppressive drugs. Lastly, exposure to radiation. You and I think of patients that have been exposed to radiation like breast cancer patients, lung cancer patients, et cetera. However, sometimes patients are exposed to radiation for skin conditions like basal cell carcinoma or eczema or acne, just different types of radiation. Then, exposure to chemical substances like arsenic can also increase risk, and then age increases risk. We're just at higher risk, the longer that we're living a lifetime out, being exposed to the sun. Kaczor: Is it true that childhood exposures can have an effect decades later? Like someone who grew up down in San Diego, for example, but they live in Minnesota? Birdsall: Yes, especially to melanoma. I am a-fair skinned person and I had an unfortunate history of a couple of different blistering sunburns, and that history of childhood sunburns and history of blistering sunburns can increase risk, especially for melanoma. Kaczor: Okay. Yeah. That's good to have validated, because I've always heard that. Maybe in our patient intakes, it's something we should put on our intake forms. Not only where did you grow up, but did you get burned, sunburned? Birdsall: Yes. Kaczor: Back in the day, of course, there was a time when people intentionally went out there and called a burn halfway to a tan. Birdsall: That actually reminds me. I don't think of indoor tanning frequently these days, but exposure to indoor tanning and tanning beds. Maybe your patient is very responsible now as an adult, but maybe in their teenage years had a long history of exposure to tanning beds. Kaczor: Yeah, yeah. It's something that's easily overlooked in an intake. Maybe we should make sure that that's top of mind. Let's talk a little bit about screening and prevention, and how can we make sure that we do catch things early, especially melanoma. What are the current recommendations, even, for skin cancer prevention? Birdsall: It's interesting. As far as screening, it remains somewhat of a controversy, which surprised me. US Preventive Task Force is considered one of the authorities on screenings, and to date, the US Preventive Task Force hasn't found sufficient evidence either for or against skin screenings. What's interesting is there is a lot of debate amongst other experts in the field. The American Cancer Society actually recommends a cancer-related checkup every three years for patients between age 28 to 40, and then also encompassed in that cancer-related checkup is other kinds of screenings in addition to skin cancer screenings, and then every year for anyone over 40. Interestingly, the American Medical Association really sees it as individualized, and recommends that a patient should talk to their physician about frequency for skin cancer screenings, and those at moderate risk even should see their PCP or dermatologist annually. The American Academy of Dermatology issued a statement regarding their disappointment over the recommendation by the US Preventive Task Force, and felt that the public should know that that recommendation that was neither for nor against annual skin cancer screening did not apply to individuals with suspicious skin lesions or those with increased skin cancer risk, and does not apply to the practice of skin self-exams. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that patients really function as their own health advocate by regularly conducting skin self-exams and that if the patients see anything unusual, that they should see a dermatologist. Unfortunately, we all know that there's not always consistency with patients regarding advising for self-exam, and a patient can't necessarily see the back of their neck or their back, that may have had a lot of sun exposure. A number of dermatology providers still recommend annual skin exams, which after working with dermatologists, I'm definitely an advocate for as well. Kaczor: Yeah. Yeah, that makes sense. All it takes is a few cases. We're all a product of our experience, right? You see a few cases where it could have been prevented, and it seems and it is tragic. What can we do? I guess once we identify patients who are at higher risk, due to either childhood or exposure or fair skin or immune suppression, like what can we do to prevent skin cancers? Birdsall: Again, not to sound like a broken record, but decreasing sun exposure is the first thing. Interestingly enough, while I was just reviewing the research when I was preparing for our interview, I was looking at the Environmental Working Group and sunscreens, because there are definitely sunscreen ingredients these days that people have concerns about. For a patient that might be more holistically inclined, they might feel somewhat reluctant to put some of the ingredients that are in sunscreens on their skin, and so there's still a number of things that we can recommend. One is the physical sunscreens that are more of a barrier, and zinc oxide and titanium dioxide were considered generally safe and effective by the Environmental Working Group, and those are sunscreens with definitely friendlier ingredients that people may feel a lot more comfortable using and recommending. Secondly, wearing clothing shields our skin from sun exposure. There's some really interesting sun-protective clothing that is coming out as well if people are in the sun more frequently. Just trying to stay out of the sun during the peak periods or during high heat indexes is also something that patients can do as well. Then, doing annual skin exams. Because as you and I talked about, we may not feel concerned about a lesion that a dermatologist may instantly pick up on as something that may need to be further evaluated. Kaczor: Yeah. On that note, I don't remember when I read this, but years ago I remember reading they did surveys of lesions, and they had primary care physicians and dermatologists assess them and see who was most accurate. Nobody bats a thousand, but it was remarkable how much better the dermatologists were at visually assessing lesions correctly. Birdsall: Well, what was interesting working with dermatologists is I'd ask them why they were attracted to their field, why they went into dermatology, and they said because it's actually a field of medicine that you visually diagnose. You can visually see what's going on. Internal medicine, you might look at the results of a patient's lab work or a chest X-ray, but dermatology, you can actually see pathology and treat it. Kaczor: Yeah. How interesting. Yeah, so I guess you're good at that. Some people are better than others, I think. We are naturopaths, and so let's talk a little bit about diet and supplements and other things that we can do. What can we do from a supplement standpoint? Is there anything we can add or anything we should avoid, for that matter, that could lower the risk of developing cancer, skin cancer specifically? Birdsall: There was a really interesting Phase 3 randomized trial of nicotinamide for skin cancer prevention published in the New England Journal of Medicine in October of 2015, and in the study, 386 participants who had a history of at least 2 non-melanoma skin cancers ... again, that's basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma ... in the past 5 years were randomized to receive 500 milligrams of nicotinamide twice daily or placebo for 12 months. They were seen by dermatologists every 3 months. At the end of the study, the rate of new non-melanoma skin cancers was lowered by 23% in the nicotinamide group, and noteworthy was the fact that there was no benefit after the nicotinamide was discontinued. I would say about 70% of the dermatologists that I was working with recommended nicotinamide to their patients. That's actually compelling data from my perspective in regards to a supplement. There's another supplement that has less research but is something interesting to watch called polypodium leucotomos, which is a fern from Central and South America. It was actually shown in studies to prevent both UVA- and UVB-induced toxicity and DNA damage. There was a study showing that 240 milligrams of a supplement containing that ingredient twice daily suppressed sunburn, and was found to extend the time outdoors before skin started to tan, so that's another possibility. I think we know as naturopathic doctors that vitamin C, E, zinc, beta carotene, omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene and polyphenols, especially in things like green tea, do also help to prevent free radical damage, which is what the exposure to UV radiation causes as well. Kaczor: Okay. Yeah. Is there a specific role ... I don't I honestly don't remember where I have this idea from, so you can validate or invalidate my presumption ... about using vitamin A specifically for actinic keratosis? Birdsall: Sure. There was a study on high-dose vitamin A reducing the incidence of actinic keratosis converting to squamous cell carcinoma, and the study looked at doses ranging from 25,000 IU a day, 50,000 IU a day and 75,000 IU a day. They did indeed find that that did prevent those AKs from turning into SCCs pretty significantly. However, from my perspective, there'd need to be a risk/benefit weighing of that for any particular patient. Kaczor: Yeah. Because 25,000 to 75,000 IU daily for an extended period is ... Birdsall: Correct. I had some concern after looking at that. Kaczor: Yeah. Yeah. Recently, I mean, I generally wasn't too concerned with vitamin A levels as we gave them until ... because we would often use this dose for antiviral effects. Recently I came across a study that did suggest that high doses for prolonged periods actually can lead to or at least are correlated with fatty liver. I was a little surprised by that. I came upon it, of course, by way of patient care and doing a little due diligence. Anyways, that's just a little caveat Birdsall: Right. I just am looking at that study and thinking about the fact that you would need to be on that long-term. I just had some concerns about using that particular amount of time. Kaczor: Yeah, yeah. Not just the known, but the unknowns. Okay. Let's turn to vitamin D, because that whole "Do I'd get enough sun for vitamin D, am I getting so much sun that I'm increasing my risk of skin cancer," it seems to be a bit of a conundrum. On the same note and maybe in the context of this, is there a difference between sunburns and suntans and their link to skin cancer? Birdsall: Okay. I think that there's definitely good evidence to suggest that vitamin D production from sun exposure poses too much of a risk for skin cancer. That's probably not the way that we want to be getting enough vitamin D, and there is more risk with a sunburn. However, suntans, our concept of tanning as being something that adds to our attractiveness, which I think in this day and age has faded with all the concern and the risk. Tanning does pose a risk too. That is still damage to your skin. Actually, as I was reviewing the research and thinking about this interview ... I'm just going to throw this in now, even though it's a little tangential and random ... if you have patients that are worried about the anti-aging, about the appearance of their skin, really the very best thing that they could do is to avoid sun exposure, to apply sunscreen, et cetera, because even that tanning still actually represents damage. Kaczor: Okay. The vitamin D, what I hear you saying is it's best taken supplementally. Birdsall: Yes. Kaczor: Because we have access of doing labs for our patients and such, is there an ideal dose to give, or do we base it on laboratory values? What is your opinion on that? Birdsall: My opinion is that we need to base it on laboratory values, because there's so much individual variation on intake of vitamin D and the impact of that intake. One patient may consume a lot of dietary sources of vitamin D and actually be at perhaps not an optimal, optimal level, but not be deficient in vitamin D. Another patient may take some vitamin D supplements and actually get to pretty high levels of vitamin D pretty quickly. I think the only thing that we can do for our patients right now is to do lab testing. Having said that, there is a lot of controversy over what the right values are, what the right range is. Again, when I was doing research just to make sure that I was totally up to date before we talked, it looks like people are in agreement over the fact that a 25-hydroxy vitamin D level below 20 nanograms per milliliter is considered deficient and does need repletion. We have more concurrence over that value. What's still controversial is what is that optimal range? Is it between 30 and 40? Is it 50? What we do know is that vitamin D can reach toxic levels, and that that's not good either, and that there is more and more data on too high of a level of vitamin D posing risk. I think that that again argues for making sure that we're adequately testing our patients, because say they're deficient, we decide that they need repletion. It's still hard to monitor, without doing that testing, where they're at from a vitamin D level as you're doing repletion. Kaczor: Sure. Sure. Yeah, I totally agree. I think that laboratory values should be just part of a routine lab for most people, given the many ways that vitamin D adequacy protects us from so many diseases. My last question is having to do with those who know they have a family history of skin cancers, maybe even particularly melanoma, but skin cancers in general. Is it appropriate, I suppose, for certain patients with a strong family history to look at genetic predispositions and hereditary syndromes that include skin cancer? Birdsall: That's interesting, again still a little bit of a controversy. We can test for a couple of genetic mutations related to melanoma. People who have a mutation on a gene known as CDKN2A have a higher risk of developing melanoma, pancreatic cancer, or a tumor of the central nervous system. A mutation on the gene called BAP1 means a higher risk of getting melanoma, melanoma of the eye or mesothelioma, and kidney cancer. However, the challenge is that if a patient carries a mutation on one of those genes, their lifetime risk of getting melanoma ranges from 60% to 90%. However, only about 10% of the people who develop melanoma have one of these genes. What we do know is that we're still evolving our scientific knowledge of genetic mutations, and it's highly likely that there are additional genetic mutations that we just haven't found yet for melanoma. This is a really important conversation for a patient to have with their healthcare provider, or even ideally with a genetic counselor, who can counsel them on the risks and benefits of genetic testing overall. Kaczor: Yeah. Yeah. Genetic counselors are a great referral for us to have, because we don't need to figure everything out and they have it all either at their fingertips or in their minds, so they're they're great professionals to ally with. All right. Well, I think that that's a really good survey and a nice review of reminders of things we may know, and maybe some things that are definitely new to our listeners. I can't thank you enough for taking some time and sharing your expertise with us today. Thanks, Shauna. Birdsall: Thanks. Thanks for having me. Kaczor: Take care.
Black cultural centers (BCCs), primarily located at predominantly white colleges and universities, emerged in the 1960s and 1970s during the civil rights movement. BCCs provide students across the country with meaningful opportunities to grow as scholars and leaders in the African American community. For today’s episode we learn more about these important institutions by interviewing Ms. Renee A. Thomas, the director of the Purdue University Black Cultural Center. Renee Thomas has over 20 years of experience in higher education administration with expertise in program development, student services, and community engagement. During our conversation, we discuss the history of BCCs and social context for which they emerged (41:27) and the unique history of the Purdue University Black Cultural Center (44:35). We then have a conversation about the continued relevance and potential criticisms of race-specific cultural centers on college campuses (50:26), myths and misconceptions about BCCs (55:06), and BCCs as both safe spaces and educational institutions (1:02:00). We close by discussing the process of establishing new BCCs (1:06:50) and the impact of the Purdue University BCC on the broader community (1:09:15). Other Topics Include: 00:30 - Catch up with Ty and Daphne 4:45 - BhD “Oh Lawd” News 35:05 - Introduction of the Topic 39:05 - Learn More about Renee A. Thomas 57:18 - Purdue University BCC Programming 1:12:30 - Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview Resources: Purdue University Black Cultural Center - https://www.purdue.edu/bcc/ Purdue BCC Instagram - @purdue_bcc Ava DuVernay, Oprah, and Gayle Would Prefer Not to Be Called "Auntie," Thank You Very Much - https://www.oprahmag.com/life/a27727024/ava-duvernay-auntie/ Oprah Central Park Jogger Interview - https://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-the-central-park-jogger/all
Sheridan and Maxien are students class of 2021 at Brooklyn Center Middle & High School STEAM. A small suburban school district located on the northwest border of Minneapolis. In this episode, we hear from the student perspective on topics like testing, teacher relationships, and gender and racial equity. We met Sheridan and Maxien earlier this year as we partnered with BCCS on a project called Voices of Tomorrow. Like many districts in Minnesota, Brooklyn Center’s teaching staff does not reflect what its student body looks like. Voices of Tomorrow provides a framework for schools to enter into constructive conversations about diversity, inclusion, student engagement and achievement.
We are off this week, so please enjoy this episode from the archives! In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these and more. ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: twitter.com/diffbrains www.facebook.com/different.brains/ differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
(38 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss welcome Jodi Murphy. Jody is the founder and CEO of Geek Club Books, a charity focused on innovative autism storytelling to change perceptions and end the stigma of autism. She is one of the original co-founders of Zoom Autism Magazine and now takes on the role of publisher for Zoom’s new platform and direction. Her most important role and her life’s passion is being the mother of two adult children—one who is on the autism spectrum. Her dream is a world where those on the autism spectrum are valued and given every opportunity to shine using their talents and abilities. The three discuss Zoom’s genesis, its editorial process involving autism self-advocates, and the newest issue highlighting powerful women. For more about Zoom, visit: https://geekclubbooks.com/zoom-autism-magazine/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
(22 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss welcome Ada Hoffmann. Ada is the author of the upcoming book THE OUTSIDE, to be published by Angry Robot Books in June 2019, and MONSTERS IN MY MIND, published by NeuroQueer Books in October 2017, as well as over 60 published speculative short stories and poems. She also writes the Autistic Book Party review series. Ada is a Canadian computer scientist who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome at the age of 13. The three discuss autism’s role in speculative fiction, and look at how fictional role-models can be a positive inspiration. For more about Ada, visit: http://ada-hoffmann.com/ And look for her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xasymptote ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
Like it or not we are evaluated in business with almost every interaction we have, and that includes those daily and ubiquitous emails. Your emails are seen as a direct reflection of you and your business. So on this episode, Karen and Cadie dive deep into some of the best business email practices and etiquette you need to consider and maybe need to brush up on. Cadie shares her best tricks, techniques and pro tips for getting the most out of our online interactions and some email hacks to improve our work productivity and internal communications. Cadies Three C's of Business Email 1. Clarity Be clear and specific with your email message, subject line, attachment name, and watch out for pronouns when you could be using specific names in your text and instructions. 2. Correct Proofread, proofread, and proofread. Make sure that your language and tone matches the context and purpose of the message. 3. Courteous Think about the person receiving your email and learn to adjust your writing style for that person's communication preference. Again, be clear with your message, watch out for excessive attachments, and avoid multiple recipient messages with group replies and BCCs. Join the Domke Market Wine & Cheese Club Sponsors: Domke Market Payroll Vault Domke Market - Facebook Page ///////// Quotables and Tweetables Know who you're communicating with, and you do the same thing in person, you know, in real life. So it's carrying that over into the email world. - Cadie Gaut No more than two attachments per email because a lot of email systems are blocked emails if there are more than two attachments. - Cadie Gaut If you're asking a question, really be specific of who any question is directly referring to. - Cadie Gaut Be conscious of who you're sending the message to. Know your audience, your recipient, have a detailed subject line. Proofread the email and take a second look at your signature if you have excessive graphics or hyperlinks. - Cadie Gaut Your email is a direct reflection of you, so take a little extra time to work on that etiquette. - Cadie Gaut With email communication, you want to concentrate on it just like you would a professional in-person meeting. - Cadie Gaut Learn more about Karen Simmons & Cadie Gaut Karen C. Simmons, P.C. Payroll Vault - Mobile & Baldwin Counties
(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Kimberley Spire-Oh. Kimberley is an attorney in private practice, and received a J.D. from Hofstra School of Law and a B.S. in Industrial & Labor Relations from Cornell University. Her practice focuses on special education law and advocacy and disability law representing clients throughout Florida. Prior to starting her law practice, Ms. Spire-Oh was legal editor for LRP Publications’ reporters, bulletins and treatises involving disability law. She has also worked as a mediator, as a Congressional caseworker, as donor relations officer for the Harvard School of Public Health, and as a grant writer and consultant for numerous nonprofit organizations. Ms. Spire-Oh has first-hand knowledge of disabilities as an individual with seizure and autoimmune disorders, and as mother of a twice-exceptional child. The three discusses Kimberley’s experience raising a son with autism while dealing with epilepsy, highlights things people that are on the spectrum should know about the law, and discusses the use of restraints on neurodiverse students. For more about Kimberley, visit: https://www.ksolawfirm.com/ Kimberley passed not he following links for more information on the topics discussed: Disability Rights Florida: https://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org/ Link to the Florida Bill discussed: http://m.flsenate.gov/Bill/00062 COPAA Links: http://stophurtingkids.com/ https://edlabor.house.gov/hearings/classrooms-in-crisis-examining-the-inappropriate-use-of-seclusion-and-restraint-practices https://tcf.org/content/commentary/need-federal-legislation-seclusion-restraint/?session=1&session=1 https://www.king5.com/mobile/video/news/local/wa-special-ed-students-suffering-from-trauma-after-use-of-restraints-isolation/281-983040fd-7ada-4bd8-ab6c-c0361b88aa7f https://apnews.com/db27c46d572343f9b6ff305df8fc95b4 ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS go guest-less to answer the question: do we still need a month devoted to autism? ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory Hector, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
(18 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Swathi Chettipally from Designs By Siri. Designs By Siri is a jewelry company that highlights the work of Amy Chettipally, or “Siri” as she is fondly called by her family and friends. Siri was diagnosed with autism when she was three and has limited capacity for speech. However, her excellent motor skills led her mother Swathi to discover a talent for making jewelry, which has had a therapeutic effect on her and boosted her confidence. She continues to inspire others to become productive members of society. Swathi discusses how she discovered Siri’s gift for jewelry making, gives suggestions on how parents can highlight the talents of their children with autism, and discusses how she hoped to help others also find their passions. For more about Designs By Siri, visit: https://www.designsbysiri.com/ And for more about the Blue Bracelets project: https://www.bluebracelet.org/ ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/
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