Podcasts about building capacity

Behind every habit you can't shake is a belief you didn't know you had—our guest for this episode shows you how to find it.Our guest in this episode, Sara Raymond, invites us into the subtle, powerful world of hypnotherapy, where transformation starts beneath the surface. From her evolution from movement teacher to trauma-informed coach, she shares how subconscious beliefs silently shape our choices, confidence, and health. Her autoimmune struggles coupled with anxiety and addiction has empowered Sara to learn and share how personalized, gentle hypnotherapy can open a door to deep, sustainable healing. You'll also hear why healing too fast can backfire and why safety and self-compassion matter more than ever.Listen in and discover what might be possible when you stop trying to fix yourself—and start listening instead.Episode Timeline: 0:00 – Episode Overview1:04 – Podcast Intro1:36 – Meet Sara Raymond3:23 – Breaking Free from Overachieving5:06 – How Hypnotherapy Heals5:29 – Unlocking the Subconscious6:45 – Change Only Works If You Want It9:14 – What Brings People to Hypnotherapy9:35 – The Truth Behind Habits and Addiction10:35 – Healing Starts with Your Own Voice11:39 – Approach on Thyroid Healing12:44 – Reclaiming Your Worth Daily14:24 – What Your Thyroid Might Be Saying15:52 – Why You Heal Better at Home18:47 – How Sessions Work with Sara20:00 – Healing Looks Different for Everyone21:55 – Daily Practice After Hypnotherapy22:29 – Why Consistency Matters More Than Length23:21 – Who Might Not Be a Good Fit24:14 – A Gentle Approach to Deep Trauma25:28 – You Set the Pace of Your Healing27:00 – Building Capacity for Stress27:53 – How Self-Awareness Changed Everything29:24 – Tools for Managing Stress31:19 – The Power of Feeling Safe32:03 – The Whole Point of Sara's Book33:01 – Where to Find Sara's Book33:33 – Sara's Resources35:25 – Final Thank You35:35 – Podcast Outro35:55 – Final Conclusion and Key TakeawaysAbout Sara Raymond: Sara Raymond is a trained hypnotherapist, pilates, yoga, and meditation teacher. As Founder of The Mindful Movement, she has become an oasis for those looking to tap into their inner calm, develop a positive mindset and heal from the stress that is blocking fulfillment. Sara has discovered that knowing what you want isn't enough and she has committed her life to help others break free from the inner turmoil that is keeping them stuck.Connect with Sara Raymond: Sara Raymond's Website Sara Raymond's PodcastSara Raymond's YoutubeSara Raymond's InstagramFree resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto'sHave you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroi Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Explore what sets thriving teams apart from dysfunctional ones; and how project leaders can build a culture of energy, engagement, and sustainable success. Hear about a capacity-building framework: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and emotional, and how strengthening these four dimensions drives performance and boosts team productivity.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI).The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.How can districts create a strong foundation for social studies instruction while ensuring meaningful student engagement? In this edWeb podcast, district leaders from Florida and Illinois share their strategies for strengthening instruction, fostering collaboration, and increasing student engagement in social studies classrooms.Listeners gain insights into:Effective professional development approaches to support teachersStrategies for integrating inquiry-based learning and active student participationBest practices for collaboration across schools to ensure consistency and impactJoin us for this engaging conversation to hear real-world experiences, challenges, and solutions from district leaders who are shaping the future of social studies education. A live Q&A provides the opportunity to ask questions and connect with fellow administrators. This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI)Get students moving, thinking, and asking big questions with social studies and science resources.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Hey Friends~  Sometimes it is helpful to hear success stories!  We know that raising kids is a marathon not a sprint, and that means that success stories occur millions of times while raising our kids.  Sometimes- when challenges are significant, we need to dig even deeper to find wins along the way.   Today's guest tells her story of raising a child with Cerebral Palsy.  She learned to celebrate along the way, listen to the therapists, and follow the lead of her heart as well as listen to her son.  In doing so, they found success!  Non -verbal to verbal to even speaking on a podcast!   Remember parents, life is a journey.  Always remember to celebrate!  The little wins are important - and they add up!  I know you will feel so encouraged and enlightened by this conversation. Grab a cup of coffee and relax if you are able.   CORRECTION!!  In the show I said Marsh earned a PhD.  I was wrong.  She earned a DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) Thank you, Marsh, for calling this mistake to my attention!  And Readers, please join me in congratulating Marsh!   Always cheering you on!  Dinalynn CONTACT the Host, Dinalynn:  hello@thelanguageofplay.com   ABOUT THE GUEST:   Marsh Naidoo is a physical therapist and parent to Kellan a 12 year old teen with cerebral palsy. She founded a nonprofit digital platform to empower, connect and educate parents raising children with disabilities. She hosts Raising Kellan Podcast and two self-published books. CONTACT THE GUEST:   Www.raisingkellan@gmail.com Raising Kellan Podcast  https://open.spotify.com/show/1BwWELnlV4wWlsE35JBA0X For Kellan's episode 113 : https://open.spotify.com/show/1BwWELnlV4wWlsE35JBA0X Episode 2 on the Raising Kellan Podcast: What parents need to know when language and speech development is delayed!  Angie Brasher , SLP  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-2-what-parents-need-to-know-when-language-and/id1480164076?i=1000458440281   YOUR NEXT STEPS: FREEBIES:    Sign up for the Newsletter:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/newsletter-optin 5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Listen Better: https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/7ca5ce43-d436ea91 21 Days of Encouragement:  https://dinalynnr.systeme.io/1-21signup To discuss how we can work together:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/strategy-session   Love this podcast?  Leave a Review:  https://lovethepodcast.com/play Follow & subscribe in 1-Click: https://followthepodcast.com/play Leave a Voice Message:  https://castfeedback.com/play   For Workshops, Speaking Events, or Partnerships:  https://calendly.com/hello-play/discovery-session ** For Speaking Engagements, Workshops, or Parent Coaching (virtual or live), contact me at hello@thelanguageofplay.com   IF YOU LIKED THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL WANT TO LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES: 160 Michael Hingston: Develop Your Child's Gifts! Whether Or Not A Disability Is Present 197 Michelle Choiary: Our Speech Therapist Became Family. Help for Complex Kids 199 Krista Melanson: Do I Wait or Get Help? My child's speech is “different.”

In this feature segment of asPERusual, guest listener and patient partner Kathy Smith offers a short recap and her key takeaways from last week's episode of asPERusual focused on patient engagement within the Can-SOLVE CKD Network -- a Canada-wide network of patients, scientists, and health care professionals devoted to creating innovative kidney care solutions. Tune in to this short (~10 minute) episode, regardless of whether you want to compare reflections or get the Coles notes of the full Can-SOLVE CKD Network episode.Episode Transcript:Anna:Hi everyone! Welcome to onePERspective - a bi-weekly segment in which patient partner Kathy Smith shares a synopsis and key reflections from the previous episode of asPERusual -- a podcast for practical patient engagement. My name is Anna Chudyk and I am asPERusual's host. In today's episode, Kathy will be commenting on S3E2 of asPERusual. In that episode, I sat down with Melanie Talson and Cathy Woods to learn all about patient engagement within the Can-SOLVE CKD Network, which is a Canada-wide network of patients, scientists, and health care professionals devoted to creating innovative kidney care solutions. Alright Kathy, lets turn it over to you and your onePERspective. Kathy Smith:Thank you, Anna and hello, everyone. I am speaking to you from the centre of Canada along the shores of Lake Superior, or Gitchigumi, the largest, deepest, coldest and cleanest freshwater lake in the world. I wish to acknowledge that my City of Thunder Bay is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe peoples, including the Ojibwa of Fort William First Nation, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. I thank our ancestral land keepers for centuries of sustainable stewardship of this beautiful area and for kindly sharing the bounties of this rich land with everyone. I also wish to express my appreciation for the significant contribution of the Metis nation. I am sorry for the mistakes made and mistreatment of Indigenous peoples by colonists in the past and I am committed to working together for truth and reconciliation. Miigwetch.If ever there was an award for a solid and sustainable engagement strategy, today's Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Px engagement platform would certainly be a strong contender. I am most impressed with how they have integrated the Indigenous voice and with their capacity-building training modules, including bi-directional Capacity Bridging.Melanie Talson & Cathy Woods from Can-SOLVE CKD: Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease describe their network as a national partnership of lived experience patients; learned experience researchers; laboured experience health care workers and clinicians; and leaders – the managers and policy makers. The four “Ls” work together to transform treatment and care and improve the outcome for those living with debilitating chronic kidney disease.Can-SOLVE's tagline is “the right treatment for the right person at the right time and place.” No small task when you consider CKD affects a disproportionate number of Indigenous people many of whom live in remote, even fly-in, communities. That is why I am so impressed to see that this group has a strategy for addressing that barrier to care. Can-SOLVE has an Indigenous-led partner group, IPERC -Indigenous Peoples Engagement and Research Council. IPERC's focus is on Indigenous kidney care challenges unique to this harder to reach, often underserved, group. Cathy, of the Bear Clan, is a member of Naicatchewenin First Nation in Northwestern Ontario, is the patient partner and a lead researcher of the Kidney Check Research Project which seeks to screen, triage and treat Indigenous people living in rural and remote communities in the three western provinces and British Columbia. Patient partners within both groups prioritize and co-lead research projects like this one, ensuring meaningful and relevant engagement at every stage. Furthermore, there is a Patient Governance Council – a leadership team made up of representatives of both interest groups who decide on plans and policies that affect the entire CKD community.Our speakers have done a great job describing each of the 6 Rs upon which they built their engagement platform: Respect, Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relevance, Relationships and Realness. Realness is a term I had not heard of in engagement platforms before. But I do understand and appreciate its inclusion. We need to fit our hats to the task as I like to call it. Our real life has given each of us many hats, but which shall we wear to best meet the asks of the task? Patients and providers work best when they find common ground, common interests and common language with lived experience input “as is”. Bring your real, authentic self to the table. Respect for individual differences and perspectives sees real-world impacts.Equally impactful is how patient partners like Cathy describes her involvement in CANSOLVE as healing, empowering, and deeply purposeful – creating a space for ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. As the famous anthropologist, Margaret Mead, phrased it; never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. It's the only thing that ever has.”Finally, I'd like to acknowledge CANSOLVE's Bridging Capacity. Building capacity is an integral component of patient engagement strategies. Training modules are co-designed to buildup the knowledge and provide the necessary tools for patients to engage in a research project. These helps are unidirectional in scope. So how does Bridging Capacity differ from Building Capacity? Bridging Capacity is bi-directional. Patients and providers both learn from each other. I cant think of a better tool for bridging the power differential and creating strong work relationships!All in all, CANSOLVE and IPERC have really empowered patients to enhance research relevance to better the outcome for all with chronic kidney disease.PERsonally SpeakingMy three take-aways:Could this Indigenous Partnership (IPERC) model be used to incorporate the voice of many other underserved populations – the remote; the homeless; the new Canadians? These groups are surely concerned about their health, but they do not want to, or cannot, come to our Table. So, meet them where they are at with separate interest groups run by their own leaders and their own peers. Then the leaders of the various interest groups could come together to form an overarching Senior Team. This makes for a much more inclusive and diverse Patient Engagement Platform!Capacity Bridging This was a term I had not heard of before but I very much like it for the added emphasis it brings to an engagement platform. This bridging is a bi-directional sharing of knowledge between the lived experience experts and the learned experience experts. It stresses the importance of respecting that all members of the team bring unique experiences and skill sets. This concept guides mentorship, training, and peer review practices across the network. Patient partners are highly valued for their different hats they bring to a task on the TEAM: Together Everyone Accomplishes More. Together is better!Relationship Building is at the heart and soul of every Patient Engagement Platform. It takes a patience of time and a whole lot of money. It must be accounted for in research budgets and run by a paid, highly trained and skilled multi-tasker manager. Anything less jeopardizes the success of the engagement platform and perhaps the relevance and value of the research itself.At this time, I would like to thank everyone for the privilege and the opportunity of speaking to you on these podcasts. In particular, I want to do a huge shout out to my heroine, Anna, for including me and asking me to do these podcasts. As Anna is moving forward with the pediatric and youth groups, I want a fresh voice to help her with these podcasts. But in any case, I wish Anna all the best as she goes forward with this labor of love. I can't tell you how much time and effort Anna has shown and the passion that she has dedicated to helping all patients engage meaningfully and relevantly with academic partners in research. Thank you. And happy trails, Anna. Anna:Thanks Kathy for this, and all of the other onePERspective's to date. As you know, your encouraging emails summarizing all you learned from the release of this podcast's initial episodes were the impetus for creating the onePERspective segment. I've really enjoyed hearing your reflections and collaborating with you on the creation of these episodes. Even with all your engagement related jet setting, I could also count on you to come through on your episode… and somehow find the time for it. Big hugs to you and I'm glad we have research we're collaborating on together so it's not actually a good bye. Moving forward this season, I'm going to continue with onePERspective but it's taking a different twist. A big reason why I have chosen to focus the remainder of season 3's episodes on engaging children, youth, and families is for my own learning as I expand my research program to focus on these populations. I am currently moving in this direction through a pharmacogenetics study I am collaborating on with my colleague Abdullah Maruf, as well as work I am doing with colleagues to redesign pediatric-to-adult transition care services for youth and families living with congenital heart disease. Sasha Kullman is a talented PhD trainee working under my supervision on the congenital heart disease project. Given her passion and penchant for patient engagement and knowledge translation, I thought that it would be a great opportunity for her to take over onePERspective this season, and offer a trainee perspective on her take-aways from the episodes. She's very brilliant and I can't wait to hear her episode takeaways as her insights always make me think.In the next full episode of asPERusual, I kick off the rest of this season's focus on how to meaningfully engage children, youth, and families in health research. Guests Brianna Hunt, Onalee Garcia-Alecio, and Michelle Roy, will share their experience with engaging in the iCARE study—Canada's largest cohort of youth with type 2 diabetes. We'll also discuss what makes engagement meaningful over time, the value of lived experience, and practical tips for involving youth and families in ways that are inclusive, trauma-informed, and fun. The episode is going to drop on April 28th so be sure to check it out by visiting our website asperusual.substack.com or wherever it is that you download your other podcast episodes from. If you do visit the website, be sure to check out the interactive transcript from this, and other episodes, as well as to subscribe to the podcast's newsletter! As always, you can reach me by emailing anna.asperusual@gmail.com or by adding me to LinkedIn by searching Anna M. Chudyk – CHUDYK.Until next time, thanks again for tuning in and let's keep working together to make patient engagement the standard, or asPERusual. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

Building Capacity to Lead Effectively is key to Impact in Life and Ministry. In this teaching at Ministers and Leaders Refuel Conference, Rev. David Olusegun, the Senior Pastor of Excellence Christian Centre Abuja powerfully shares what the ability to Lead Effectively entails.

Kilah Walters-Clinton, Director of Race, Equity, and Community Engagement for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in Rhode Island, explains how ASTHO's Building Capacity to Advance Health Certificate Program has helped dozens across the country; Dr. Christine Muganda, Data and Analytics Team Leader at County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, details a new 2025 Model of Health; and the Navigating AI-Enabled Community Inclusive Preparedness webinar will occur on Thursday, April 17th at 2 p.m. E.T. ASTHO Web Page: Building Capacity to Advance Health Certificate Program County Health Ranking & Roadmaps Web Page: Explore health topics ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness – Navigating AI-Enabled Community-Inclusive Preparedness ASTHO Web Page: Subscribe  

Tune in and receive a strong word from our spiritual father, Apostle Felix Okoh, as he teaches on the importance of building capacity to carry all that God has for us in 2025. Be blessed as you listen and share this sermon!To sow a seed, please send it to the details below:HOUSE OF TREASURES MINISTRIESNEDBANKACCOUNT NUMBER 1017 4490 31BRANCH CODE 138 537 (THE GLEN)TEL: 011 943 6102SWIFT CODE: NEDSZAJJZELLE: info@houseoftreasuresministries.com

Episode Summary:Do you ever find yourself holding back from feeling hope—because deep down, you're afraid of being disappointed, let down, or even embarrassed? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore how learning to build emotional capacity for hope is essential to living a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with who you really are.You'll learn why hope isn't just a feel-good emotion—it's a vital ingredient for mental and emotional wellbeing. If you're sensitive, neurodivergent, or simply someone who's been hurt before, hope can feel risky. But avoiding it? That leads to a life that gets smaller and less satisfying over time. This episode will show you a new way.We'll walk through a clear 3-step process for expanding your emotional capacity so that you can open yourself back up to dreaming, desiring, and pursuing the things that actually matter to you. You'll leave with practical tools, journaling prompts, and a challenge to help you reconnect with possibility—on your own terms.⏱️ Timestamps & What You'll Learn:[0:00 - 3:00] – Why This Matters More Than EverA powerful reminder of what's possible when you allow yourself to feel hope—and what's at stake when you don't.[3:01 - 6:50] – Why Hope Feels Unsafe for So Many WomenUnderstand the hidden ways you've been taught to shut down your dreams and why hope can feel like a risk rather than a resource.[6:51 - 10:00] – The “Realism” Trap & How It Shrinks Your LifeExplore how being “realistic” often becomes code for “settling”—and how to know if you've fallen into that trap.[10:01 - 14:15] – What Happens When You Avoid HopeDiscover the quiet cost of choosing safety over possibility and how it shows up in your relationships, career, and self-worth.[14:16 - 18:30] – The Behaviors That Numb Hope—and Why They Don't WorkFrom resentment to numbing to self-sabotage, we unpack the habits that develop when you shut out hope—and how to shift them.[18:31 - 22:00] – What Emotional Capacity Really Is (And Why You Need It)Learn what it means to actually build your emotional capacity—not just tolerate more stress—and how this changes everything.[22:01 - 27:00] – The 3-Step Framework for Building Capacity for HopeRegulate your nervous systemAllow emotions (instead of avoiding them)Shift your thought patterns with powerful questionsYou'll get concrete tools and journaling prompts to start implementing today.[27:01 - 29:00] – How Avoiding Pain Also Blocks JoyUnderstand how protecting yourself from difficult emotions is also limiting your ability to feel joy, connection, and satisfaction.[29:01 - End] – Your Next Step: Practice Hope, On PurposeTake on a simple challenge to practice hopeful thinking in the next 24 hours—and learn how you can get deeper support, totally free, through the Love Yourself No Matter What Membership. Head to joinamanda.ca to try it out with no strings attached.Let me know if you'd like this turned into a blog post, an email, or a caption too—I've got you.

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In this conversation, Courtni Allison and Renee Marie explore the concepts of quantum leaping and personal development, emphasizing the importance of identity shifts, somatic practices, and the internal work necessary for achieving significant growth. They discuss the challenges of stepping into leadership, the necessity of surrendering to the process, and the importance of building capacity to handle discomfort. The dialogue highlights that true transformation comes from understanding and integrating the mind-body connection, allowing individuals to embrace their authentic selves and achieve their goals.Takeaways:Quantum leaps require an internal shift before external results.Identity shifts are crucial for personal and professional growth.Somatics play a vital role in processing change and discomfort.Leadership involves stepping into visibility and owning your power.Surrendering to the process allows for natural growth and unfolding.Building capacity to handle discomfort is essential for success.Your identity is shaped by your beliefs, not just your job title.Self-awareness is key to recognizing and overcoming limiting patterns.Embracing the messy middle is part of the journey to success.True growth happens when you integrate body awareness with mindset shifts.Unlocking Quantum Leaps: The Inner Work RequiredThe Power of Identity Shifts in Personal Growth"What comes before the quantum leap?""Can you hold the discomfort of leaping?""Your identity is not your job title."Sound Bites Chapters:00:00 The Truth Behind Quantum Leaps02:34 Identity Shifts and Personal Growth10:43 The Role of Somatics in Transformation19:47 Stepping into Leadership25:33 Embracing Discomfort for Growth31:25 Building Capacity for Success37:22 The Power of Self-Awareness

What happens when a rock musician battling addiction discovers mindfulness at 18?Dave Smith shares his raw journey from personal tragedy and self-destruction to the clarity of 90-day meditation retreats. We break down common misconceptions about meditation, the power of emotional intelligence, and the challenge of confronting our inner selves. Dave opens up about his struggles with self-loathing, the path to sobriety, and how mindfulness helped him navigate suffering and self-discovery. Whether you're new to meditation or deepening your practice, this conversation offers powerful insights on finding peace within.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Virtual Meditation Course Announcement02:27 - Grounding Practice03:12 - Dave's First Experience with Meditation07:08 - The Awakening Moment12:04 - Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness17:06 - Cultivating a Meaningful Life21:13 - Understanding Dharma23:56 - Mindfulness Beyond Buddhism26:03 - Mindfulness as a Tool29:10 - Overcoming the Fear of Meditation30:56 - The Challenge of Inner Awareness39:17 - Faith and Trust in the Process40:56 - Building Capacity for Presence43:33 - The Risks of Deep Meditation

Our story today comes from our friend Paul, who illustrates the need to grow our capacity before working toward healing on some of the really tough things in our life. If we don't have the capacity to stay ourselves and connected to God when facing hard memories or traumas, we need to grow some more! Chris shares about why this is and some resources to help.

Ever wonder why you or your child struggle with stress, meltdowns, or big emotions? It all comes down to the nervous system—the control center for how we think, feel, and react.In this episode of Enlightening Motherhood, neurodivergent parent coach Emily Hamblin sits down with nervous system coach Leah Davidson to explore how our nervous system influences parenting, kids' behavior, and emotional regulation—especially in neurodivergent families.Understanding how the nervous system works can transform your parenting journey—helping you feel calmer, more connected, and more in control.

In this feature segment of asPERusual, guest listener and patient partner Kathy Smith offers a short recap and her key takeaways from last week's episode of asPERusual focused on Building capacity with the SPOR IMAGINE Network. Tune in to this short (~10 minute) episode, regardless of whether you want to compare reflections or get the Coles notes of the full SPOR IMAGINE Network episode.Episode Transcript:Anna:Hi everyone! Welcome to Season 3's first episode of onePERspective. As a reminder, this is a tri-weekly segment in which patient partner Kathy Smith shares a synopsis and key reflections from the previous week's episode of asPERusual -- a podcast for practical patient engagement. My name is Anna Chudyk and I am asPERusual's host. Before I turn things over to Kathy to provide a recap of Season 3 Episode 1, I want to do a huge shout out to her. Kathy, you faced huge tech related barriers that would have made most other people peace out on making this episode a reality. But you kept trying all week and persevering and here we finally are. Something you kept saying was, I don't want to let you down. But the thing is, I don't think you could ever let me down if you tried. Our long-standing bond grew out of and transcends or working relationship, and that's what patient engagement is all about. So thank you so much, Kathy, for loving this labor of love of a podcast as much as I do. And now let me turn it over to you for your onePERspective.Kathy Smith:Thank you Anna and hello everyone. First off, I would like to gratefully acknowledge the ancestral keepers of the beautiful and bountiful land upon which my city of Thunder Bay was built about a quarter of a century ago. We are at the epicenter of Canada, at the head of the greatest, deepest and cleanest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior, the mighty Gitche Gumee. This area is the traditional territory and homeland of the Anishinaabe People, which includes the Ojibwa/Chippewa of Fort William First Nation, signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. My father's family migrated from Sweden to Turtle Island (Canada) in the late 1800s. They all settled in Minnesota, but only my grandfather preferred to live and work in Canada as a lumberjack. My mother's family also first migrated to America way back in the early 1700s. A family joke is that they told the Mayflower where to land. They moved first up to New Brunswick, as United Empire Loyalists, with some settling here to work in the forest building and serving the railway. Both families chose to live and thrive here in pristine northwestern Ontario, and they gratefully spoke often of the huge debt we owed to its original land keepers. Whether as a child in the family car on a Sunday drive to nowhere, or as a mom camping everywhere with my own four children, or now just meandering with my hubby along the majestic woodland trails, I am in awe of the breathtaking, balance, and restoring beauty of our natural surroundings. I respect the ancestral stewards for their profound spiritual connection to Mother Earth and all the living things that guided them to practice reverence, humility and reciprocity with her gifts of pure air, clean water, mineral rich soil, and abundant flora and fauna. I am very grateful also for the significant contributions made by the Metis Peoples, both past and present. Miigwech!Thank you to our Building Capacity with SPOR IMAGINE guests Aida Fernandes (executive director), along with Dr. Deborah Marshall and Sandra Zelinsky, co-leads of the Patient Engagement Subcommittee. You all wear different hats with your lived and work experience backgrounds, but you are all laser focused on partnering to better manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Your IMAGINE network is shedding some much needed light on these puzzling and troubling chronic disorders. I have seen a close friend's partner struggle and stumble with Crohn's disease, one of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Needing to be hyper vigilant with what he eats and ever mindful of maintaining a work life balance is difficult. And he pretty much had to learn by trial and error. He recently passed away from pancreatic cancer, but I know he would be extremely delighted to see that the Mind And Gut Interactions Cohort (MAGIC) Study focuses on more proactive and preventative strategies than on reactive treatment regimes. WOWZA! Almost 8000 subjects were recruited into the pan-Canadian MAGIC study by the IMAGINE network. Participants were retained in the study in high numbers even though they had to submit quarterly blood, stool, and urine samples. How did IMAGINE accomplish this incredible feat? With the aid of a very strong, very engaged, very well trained and supported patient partner group. 40 patient peer-to-peer mentors conducted face-to-face and/or online virtual contacts with the participants in the study to encourage and support them. The patients engaged as partners in the research had flexibility in how and when they could contribute to the study. The IMAGINE network met patient partners where they were at and what they were comfortable with contributing. Anna compared this to Roger Stoddard's choosing patient engagement tasks from a menu analogy, because appetites are all different when it comes to the amount of engagement one can or will want to do. Patient engagement was kept strong by relying on this flexibility, plus good support, plus capacity building and first and foremost, once again, respectful relationship building. The unique but equally valuable voices and perspectives of the 4 Ls that Linxi Mytkolli told us about in asPERusual's Diabetes Action Canada podcast delivers the lived, the lovers, the learners (so the academic leads) and the laborers (all the clinicians) blended together to make this one strong, patient centric study. Patients and providers also had access to tools necessary to support their preferred level and type of engagement. Anna has posted a really good list of these resources recommended by today's guests. In particular, they highlighted the free online patient and community engagement research (PaCER) program, a one year certificated course from the University of Calgary. It teaches patient research partners how to create, conduct, and even lead a research project. In fact, that's the requirement for the certificate. Another way patient engagement was supported reached beyond taking part in the research study process. IMAGINE empowered patients to share their lived experience stories. Having just completed this task myself, I sure wish I had access to that training with the help from patient mentors like Sandra. Storytelling is harder than it looks. All in all, this is a very strong study with a very strong network of networks and a very strong method of patient engagement. I wish the team much success. Miigwech. PERsonally SpeakingMy three big takeaways will sound pretty familiar. The secret sauce to any successful patient engagement in research platform is to overcommunicate at the start. Make friends. Take all the time at the start to develop the bidirectional relationships needed to build a strong team of friends. Teamwork makes the dream work. Know the end game goal. List the tasks needed to get there, and then collaborate as a team to “match the hat to the task.” Impressed IMAGINE seems to have no power differential barrier at play. Regular feedback and ongoing evaluation can help maintain a productive and respectful partnership. If we focus research funding on lived experience patient priorities like MAGIC's mind-gut biome connection study, it not only enriches the research process, but also ensures that the outcomes are more relevant and beneficial to those who need them the most. Patients are the alpha and the omega of health care. Thank you to SPOR Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research for all your resource allocation for studies that bridge the gap between science and experience. Working together, maybe we will get more proactive strategies to better self-manage many chronic diseases. I'm very optimistic MAGIC will make some magic happen for patients with IBD and IBS.Anna:Thanks so much Kathy for sharing your onePERspective. I think this is my favorite one yet. Something that really also stood out for me about IMAGINE was the pivotal role that patient research partners play in shaping research within the network and throughout the research cycle. The MAGIC study is such an impressive undertaking, having enrolled almost 8000 patients in a Pan-Canadian longitudinal venture. To see meaningful and active engagement interwoven into it is beyond heartening and definitely something we can all stand to learn from. If you haven't checked the original episode out, it is Season 3 Episode 1 of asPERusual and can be accessed through visiting our website asperusual.substack.com or wherever it is that you download your other podcast episodes from. If you do visit the website, be sure to check out the interactive transcript from this, and other episodes, as well as to subscribe to the podcast's newsletter! As always, you can reach me by emailing anna.asperusual@gmail.com or by adding me to LinkedIn by searching Anna M. Chudyk – CHUDYK.In two weeks I'll be releasing Season 3 Episode 2 of asPERusual, where I sit down with Melanie Talson and Cathy Woods from the Canadians Seeking Solutions and Innovations to Overcome Chronic Kidney Disease (Can-SOLVE CKD) network. Be sure to tune in if you want to learn about their systemic approach to patient engagement, including ways in which the six R's ( Respect, Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relevance, Relationships, and being Real) permeate all aspects of the network's work, and the role of the network's Indigenous Peoples' Engagement and Research Council (IPERC) in shaping engagement and care for Indigenous Peoples and communities across Canada.Until next time, thanks again for tuning in and let's keep working together to make patient engagement the standard, or asPERusual. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

Send us a textAre you constantly making to-do lists but still feeling overwhelmed? True leadership isn't about managing more tasks—it's about managing your capacity. In this episode, we break down the 3 dimensions of leadership capacity—physical, mental, and technical—and how understanding them can revolutionize your decision-making, prevent burnout, and help you lead with clarity and confidence.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why prioritization without capacity awareness leads to stress and burnout The game-changing mindset shift from task management to sustainable leadership How assessing your physical, mental, and technical capacity helps you make better decisions Practical strategies to increase self-awareness and lead with energy and purposeIf you're ready to stop drowning in priorities and start leading with intention, sustainability, and ease, this episode is for you.Want to go deeper?Visit kemerlinrich.com/podcast to access detailed show notes, connect with our growing community of SheLeaders, and schedule an authentic chat to ignite your leadership journey here https://calendly.com/kemerlinrrich/30min?month=2024-04. 

In this episode, the host Angel Au (UCL) speaks with Professor Roz Shafran (UCL) about her extensive research on perfectionism and her work in expanding access to evidence-based psychological interventions. This episode covers: 1. How perfectionism affects mental health and how cognitive behavioural therapy can address it. 2. The Lucy Project and its role in improving mental health support for young people. 3. How Bespoke Mental Health offers low-cost training for professionals. Transcription link: https://resiliencerg.wixsite.com/mysite/podcasts Date of episode recording: 2025-02-25T00:00:00Z Duration: 00:42:08 Language of episode: English Presenter:Angel Au Guests: Roz Shafran Producer: Jennifer McGowan

OverviewWe're baaaaaaaaaack! In the season 3 premiere of asPERusual – a podcast for practical patient engagement, host Anna Chudyk sits down with Aida Fernandes, Sandra Zelinsky, and Deborah Marshall from the IMAGINE Network—a national initiative focused on understanding the brain-gut connection in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).This episode explores the pivotal role of patient research partners in shaping research, from study design to recruitment, data analysis/synthesis and mobilization. Learn how IMAGINE's flagship MAGIC study and its 30+ sub-studies benefit from patient-led insights and discover how the Patient and Community Engagement Research (PaCER) program empowers individuals to lead research projects themselves. The guests also share insights on building collaborative relationships, their innovative approach to studying the impacts of engagement, and using digital storytelling to amplify patient voices.Tune in to hear how IMAGINE is transforming research by placing patients at the heart of discovery. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit asperusual.substack.com

Check out an upcoming live session series from Inspire Citizens on Building Capacity to Face Climate Change Link for more informationIf you have enjoyed the podcast please take a moment to subscribe, and also please leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. The way the algorithm works, this helps our podcast reach more listeners. Thanks from IC for your support. Unfortunately, the Climate Journal Project no longer has a working website. It's too bad, it was a really cool resource.For more information or to register for the Inspire Citizens Global Citizenship Certificate click hereYou can book a discovery call with Inspire Citizens at this linkShare on Social Media using #EmpathytoImpactEpisode Summary Erika is a doctoral candidate and research associate at the Center for Sustainable Futures at Teachers College, Columbia University, and a research fellow at Columbia's Climate School. Her dissertation focuses on youth climate activism and youth agency in social movements. On this episode she joins me to discuss her work empowering youth activists, and programs like Youth At The Center and how this leads to community engagement for students and opportunities for collaboration and action.Discover a transformative podcast on education and learning from a student perspective and student voice, exploring media, media literacy, and media production to inspire citizens in schools through a media lab focused on 21st-century learning, empathy to impact, Global citizenship, collaboration, systems thinking, service learning, PBL, CAS, MYP, PYP, DP, Service as Action, futures thinking, project-based learning, sustainability, well-being, harmony with nature, community engagement, experiential learning, and the role of teachers and teaching in fostering well-being and a better future.

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Dan and Stephanie start their discussion with the book Building Bounce: How to Grow in Emotional Resilience by Warner & Hinman.For more resources on this, go to www.christianneurodiversemarriage.com Group Resources—Bounce. We have put together a video for every chapter of Bounce.The key elements of building resilience are knowing your weight, not breaking under that weight, and building capacity. You can do this through key practices: quitting, appreciation/joy, beliefs and expectations, and growing connection with God and people. Each chapter gives you a joy workout to start your journey toward individual resilience and reliance on God. Your marriage and life situation may not change, so how will you carry that weight without breaking or allowing the situation to transform you versus being transformed and renewed? Then Dan and Stephanie talk about their practices for quieting, joy, and connecting to God and how they connect through Coursey & Coursey's 30 Days of Joy for Busy Married Couples!

These days, the call for leaders to be adaptable, agile, flexible, clear, focused, and calm could lead many to think it's not okay to feel or that you need to be a robot.We minimize our feelings and put on a brave face until we can no longer fake it, sometimes in the name of being “regulated.”When there's a trend in language or an approach to healing, it can sometimes be reductive in how it's taught, explained, or understood. Concepts drawn from Polyvagal Theory, like regulation and activation, are no exception.How some talk about regulation and dysregulation can create pressure to diminish our humanity so that we don't emote, and cause us to criticize someone if they're upset.In reality, Polyvagal Theory offers a powerful addition to your toolbox for leading yourself and others well while staying aligned with your values. When we work towards helping our nervous systems become more agile and adaptable by putting in the reps and working to understand our systems and our stories, we can offer those we love and lead a greater sense of curiosity, compassion, and connection. And we will have enough boundaries and guardrails to know when to tap out, take a break, and ask for help.Today's guest teaches and discusses these topics so that we can learn to regulate our nervous systems better and connect better with others. Deb Dana, LCSW, is a clinician, consultant, author, and international lecturer on polyvagal theory-informed work with trauma survivors and is the leading translator of this scientific work to the public and mental health professionals. She's a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and creator of the signature Rhythm of Regulation® clinical training series.Deb's work shows us how understanding polyvagal theory applies across the board to relationships, mental health, and trauma. She delves into the intricacies of how we can all use and understand the organizing principles of polyvagal theory to change the ways we navigate our daily lives. Listen to the full episode to hear:Why regulation is not a static state but an ongoing dynamic experience How understanding the subconscious survival responses of the nervous system under stress can help us learn to regulate and repairWhy we can't discount or dismiss the messages our survival responses are trying to give usHow even micro-moments of responding to our nervous systems' needs can create changeHow building capacity to resourcing regulation increases our capacity to sit with discomfort and struggle in our lives and in the worldHow leaders can use Polyvagal Theory concepts to create connected, collaborative environments for themselves and those they leadLearn more about Deb Dana:Rhythm of RegulationLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Stephen PorgesThe Nightingale, Kristin HannahBlue: The History of a Color, Michel PastoureauCéline Dion, Andrea Bocelli - The PrayerHalloween Baking ChampionshipHoliday Baking ChampionshipThe Great British Baking Show

Courtney Anderson, a Director with ASTHO's Environmental Health Team, discusses a blog article on Alpha-Gal Syndrome that was one of ASTHO's most popular resources of 2024; Catherine Murphy, a Government Affairs Analyst for ASTHO, uses past examples to see how key players in the 119th Congress might prioritize public health; an ASTHO webinar today focuses on the Building Capacity to Advance Health program; on January 29th, STRETCH will host its 4th national meeting; and the CDC has issued a Health Alert Network Health Advisory for clinicians and laboratories to accelerate the subtyping of influenza A-positive patients. ASTHO Blog Article: What Health Officials Should Know About Alpha-Gal Syndrome ASTHO Blog Article: ASTHO's Most Popular Resources of 2024 ASTHO Blog Article: Key Players and Health Policy Insights for 119th Congress ASTHO Webinar: Centering Community-Led Strategies to Sustainable Public Health Financing ASTHO Webinar: BCAH Informational Session CDC Web Page: Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients  

Natasha Harper Levy, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ASTHO, tells us the importance of racial healing as we get ready to celebrate the National Day of Racial Healing; an ASTHO blog article dives into how you can integrate race and ethnicity data into public health; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, tells us what the new administration might aim to do early on; and on January 22nd an ASTHO webinar will help you learn how the Building Capacity to Advance Health program can elevate your leadership skills in governmental public health. National Racial Day of Healing Web Page ASTHO Blog Article: Integrating Race and Ethnicity Data in Public Health: Local, State, and Territorial Insights ASTHO Webinar: BCAH Informational Session  

Tune in as hosts Robin and Al sit down with Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, the trailblazing CEO of Canadian Women & Sport. Alison takes us on a compelling journey through her path to sports leadership, sharing candid insights into the triumphs and challenges of advancing gender equity in a traditionally male-dominated field. From breaking down systemic barriers to fostering inclusive environments, Alison's vision and determination are paving the way for a more equitable future in sports. She offers a fresh perspective on redefining leadership success, the power of continuous learning and unlearning, and the critical role men play in championing gender equity.This episode isn't just about sports—it's about creating lasting impact and reshaping the future for women in Canada and beyond. Whether you're a leader, an ally, or someone passionate about inclusion, this conversation will leave you inspired and motivated to make a difference."Sport is the vehicle, but the goal is women's empowerment." ~ Alison Sandmeyer-GravesTakeaways:Empowerment through Sports: Alison's journey reflects a commitment to justice, with sports serving as a platform for women's empowerment and a means to challenge systemic barriers in leadership.Redefining Leadership: Success and leadership are non-linear, requiring continuous learning, unlearning, and challenging traditional norms to create inclusive environments.Building Capacity for Equity: For sports systems to fulfill their promise of equity, building organizational capacity and addressing systemic barriers are essential.Shaping the Future: The future of women's sports is evolving, with raising boys to respect women playing a vital role in driving progress and achieving lasting change.Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group

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How do we grow our capacity so that we can find our peace and return to joy even when things are tough? Everyone needs a little more energy to deal with the stress and anxiety of life, and that is something we can practice to grow in! This week's episode, Kailey shares hope and some practical ways to do this.

EP 129 - Tracy Schreifels, Healing Prenatal TraumasThe thinking for infants and mental health had always been that they were too young to remember any potentially traumatic events. Upon further research, we've come to realize that although infants don't store the memories in the same way, these events are stored in the body and can affect us later on in life. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What all the letters behind Tracy's name mean and why they're thereWhat exactly is Infant Mental Health and what it all entailsWhy infants aren't too young to remember traumas and how they store themHow Tracy can help people who have experienced scary things at a young ageWhy it's never too early or too late to intervene if there is possible past traumaHow your body stores and holds onto physical traumas over timeWhy Tracy always works with children with their caregiver in the roomTracy's book recommendations for those looking to learn moreHow Brain Spotting uses a “Happy Place” for you to retreat to in your brainFAVORITE QUOTE: “If your parents are still around, maybe even asking them, ‘Did something happen when I was young that I would have had this memory or that this feeling comes up?'”Tracy SchreifelsCONNECT WITH TRACYTRACY SCHREIFELS    MS, LMFT, IMH-E (III)Holding onto hope while on the journey to healing is part of my role as your therapist. I use a developmental approach to help clients gain an understanding of their past in order to make choices about their future. Whether you are seeking therapy to heal past wounds or address current issues, my approach is a collaborative one, building upon your personal strengths and resilience. I provide individual, family, parent-child, and/or couples therapy to address a variety of mental health symptoms, behavioral disorders, and relationship problems. My approach addresses trauma, relationship ruptures, and finding the strengths that developed as a result of the journey to guide clients in achieving their goals. I specialize in working with young children (birth-age 5) and their caregivers as well as with adults of all ages. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, endorsed in Infant Mental health and have training in in Theraplay, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and Circle of Security Parenting.www.ellisoncenter.orgCONNECT with Lori: Lori Jewett Unscripted is a podcast that uncovers the transformative power of unearthing your inner superpowers.  We're here to explore the incredible benefits that come from digging deep within ourselves.  Uncover hidden strengths and untapped abilities that lie within each and every one of us.  Whether you're seeking personal growth or looking to make a lasting impact on the world, this podcast is your guide to unleashing your inner superhero.  Be sure to catch this and other profound episodes of Lori Jewett Unscripted in Apple Podcasts.

Brian Mcintosh is Associate Professor of Integrated Water Management at Griffith University and Education Director at the International Water Centre. In this chat, Brian describes his journey from being a straight edge punk in Scotland to being a leader (and developing future leaders) in the water industry in Australia. We also discuss what exactly is Integrated Water Management, and how it can protect our waterways and water resources in South-East Queensland and beyond. Useful links:Brian on LinkedIn (here)International Water Centre (here) For further information about Ocean Protect, check us out at www.oceanprotect.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peggy Okelly began her career in San Francisco as a CPA with KPMG Peat Marwick. In 1990 with two young girls in tow she moved back to my hometown in the Napa Valley and founded St. Helena Olive Oil Co. After 25 years of growing the business, Peggy suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury rendering her a stranger to herself.Having little access to her executive functioning, Peggy listened to the cues of her body leading her on a path of mind/body/spirit connection. Along the way she gathered teachings from healers of all medicines. Peggy's most profound healer continues to be Roxy, a Warmblood Mare, who she met while recovering in the Eastern Sierras of California. Their mutual struggle with disregulated nervous systems created an immediate and powerful connection. With no specific intention other than to share insights from her healing journey with Roxy,  Peggy found herself delving into a profound exploration of the human-horse connection. Together, they learned to befriend and tend to their biology leading to deeper healing and connection.In gratitude, Peggy created Congruence Tucson, a place to share and hold the space for other human and horse awakenings to the healing power of their true nature.Connect with Peggy Okelly:CongruenceTucson.comInstagrampeggy@congruencetucson.comSend us a message. We'd love to hear from you.Music provided by Justin Tamminga

Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are foundational to a child's healthy development and well-being.  Listen as Dr. Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman and Dr. Binny Chokshi discuss promoting PCEs and how the Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences (HOPE) model supports strengthening families.   This podcast is made possible by generous funding from the Ramstein Officers' Spouses' Club. To learn more, visit  https://www.ramsteinosc.org/.   Audio mixing by Concentus Media, Inc., Temple, Texas.   Show Notes: Resources:   MCEC Global Training Summit Don't miss Dr. Hisle-Gorman and Dr. Chokshi's presentation at the Global Training Summit. Virtual Session, Thursday, August 1, 2024 Promoting Positive Childhood Experiences in Military Connected Children and Youth Promoting healthy child development necessitates a focus on positive childhood experiences (PCEs).  Though military life can provide children with a bounty of resources and opportunities, military children also routinely experiences the stressors associated with military life, such as parental separation and frequent moves.  Promoting PCEs in military children can help to buffer the impact of the unique challenges for military connected children and adolescents and can support their academic and future success.  This interactive workshop will first review the connection between adversity, positivity, and wellbeing, then discuss the four building blocks of the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) model, and conclude with an opportunity for participants to discuss PCEs as they relate to military children, including a discussion of relevant community and advocacy organizations, whose programs promote PCEs in military children and adolescents. https://www.militarychild.org/event/gts/gts-register/   Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences (HOPE) https://positiveexperience.org/   Hidden Heroes- Elizabeth Dole Foundation https://hiddenheroes.org/   Operation Purple Camp- National Military Family Association https://www.militaryfamily.org/programs/operation-purple/operation-purple-camp/   The Military Child Well-being Toolkit https://www.militarychild.org/resource/wellbeing-toolkit/   Military OneSource https://www.militaryonesource.mil/non-medical-counseling/   Bio: Dr. Hisle-Gorman is Director of the Military Family Research Division and Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics. She began her career as a social worker working in neighborhood development efforts in Washington, DC to support and strengthen families to prevent family violence and overcome hardship. However, a move to a military town with her active-duty military spouse, re-focused her on work with military families. She served as a Child Protective Services officer in Onslow County, North Carolina and worked extensively with military families. After completing her Ph.D. in Social Work at the University of Maryland, Dr. Hisle-Gorman taught and worked in community development and was the senior author on one of the first articles to document the clinical effects of military deployment on children. She subsequently moved to USUHS to expand its research portfolio exploring the effects of military life on children. Her research interests are focused the impact of past military deployment on military children, effects of parental injury and family violence on pediatric health and mental health, and healthcare usage trends in military pediatrics. However, she has also worked on projects examining autism in children, indicators of immunization completion, neonatal health, care for transgender individuals, healthcare disparities, and the effects of medications on children. Dr. Hisle-Gorman has significant experience working with the Military Health System Data Repository and conducting retrospective research studies about military-connected children using the MDR. Dr. Hisle-Gorman most enjoys mentoring medical students, residents, and junior faculty on research projects, and teaching them the research process on an individual basis.   Dr. Binny Chokshi is a general pediatrician, with a focus on adolescents and young adults. Dr. Chokshi's research and education interests are focused on understanding the impact of early life stressors on health across the life course. To mitigate the effects of trauma and stress on children, Dr. Chokshi advocates for a trauma-informed approach to healthcare. She has developed web-based e-modules to train outpatient pediatricians in responding to childhood adversity with a trauma-informed care approach and has also trained medical students and residents at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. In a prior role at Children's National Hospital, she also worked with hospital leadership to develop hospital wide trauma-informed practices. In her current role at USUHS, Dr. Chokshi examines how military specific factors may impact child and and family health, with a current focus on how social determinants of health such as food security impact military child health.  Dr. Chokshi is also passionate on promoting positive childhood experiences, to foster healthy development in children and counter the impacts of stressful experiences.  Dr. Chokshi has a vested interest in medical education and completed Masters in Education at the George Washington University School of Education and Human Development. On a national level, Dr. Chokshi serves on the Expert Leadership Team for the American Academy of Pediatrics project “Building Capacity for Trauma-Informed Pediatric Care”. 

Anne-Marie Maw is an educator who has worked in schools for over 25 years as a classroom teacher and school leader across a range of schools in Australia. Currently, she is the principal of St. Agatha's Primary School in the northeast suburbs of Brisbane which is the capital city of the state of Queensland in […] The post PMP405: Building Capacity in Your Leadership with Anne-Marie Maw appeared first on Principal Matters.

In this episode, Rachel Brooks talks with Deb Blum, founder of The Whole Soul Way, about empowering women to reconnect with their true selves. Deb shares her journey from a health coach to a transformational coach, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, forgiveness, and the process of moving from feeling fragmented to becoming whole. They discuss the challenges of breaking generational cycles, dealing with past traumas, and finding the courage to live authentically. Deb provides insights into her 12-month program designed to help women unhook from past conditioning and reclaim their inner wholeness. Listen to uncover practical steps and compassionate guidance for leading a fulfilling life.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to The Confident Woman Podcast00:23 Introducing Deb Blum and The Whole Soul Way01:15 Deb's Journey: From Health Coach to Transformational Guide01:42 The Power of Group Coaching and Community02:23 Unhooking from Conditioning and Finding Wholeness05:01 The Sacred Second Half of Life09:39 The Impact of Childhood Conditioning12:16 The Journey to Self-Compassion and Healing15:03 Navigating the Overwhelm of Self-Improvement19:39 The Importance of Authenticity and Awareness29:01 The Three Key Pieces to Sustainable Healing31:31 Building Capacity for Sustainable Change32:27 Healing Deep Emotional Wounds38:42 Reparenting Your Inner Child43:04 The Power of Self-Compassion and Forgiveness46:35 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysCommunity, Resources & Links:Join us inside The Confident Woman Community.We would LOVE to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages RIGHT HERESign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTERConnect with Deb Blum:Website: thewholeselfway.com & thewholeselfway.com/triggers & thewholeselfway.com/quizTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deb.blum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebBlumOfficialConnect with Rachel:Website: iamrachelbrooks.comBook: "Chasing Perfection: A Journey to Healing, Fitness, & Self-Love"Social Media:InstagramLinkedIn

Tiffany is an artist whose work is centered on liberation. Through her painting, writing, and music, she leads with so much love for humanity. She reminds us that hope is a discipline, no different to the discipline and practice that goes into any creative process. We talk about what it means to truly be in community, and how challenging this can be while we are beholden to existing in oppressive systems. Tiffany challenges the model minority myth (and even made a T-shirt!) and how this separation of marginalized identities creates and upholds harm.  Our conversation also dives into lots of feelings, from collective horror as we bear witness to what is happening in Palestine, Congo, Sudan, and elsewhere in the world to the impact of unhealed trauma to how we imagine and create a more sustainable world. Tiffany talks about the importance of building the capacity to hold our heartbreaks alongside our hope — together. Tiffany's IG Tiffany's More Liberation Shop Leah's IG

Dr. Jorge Petit, Founder and CEO of Quality Healthcare Solutions, discusses his article in Forbes where he advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusivity; Jeffrey Ekoma, ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, helps us navigate appropriation season in D.C.; an ASTHO blog article outlines efforts to reduce maternal mortality; and you can apply for the Building Capacity to Advance Health program to address health equity in your everyday work. Forbes Article: Championing Change – Healthcare Initiatives And Policies For LGBTQ+ Inclusivity ASTHO Webpage: Summary of FY25 House Appropriations Bill ASTHO Blog Article: Reducing Maternal Mortality, a Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicator ASTHO Webpage: Building Capacity to Advance Health  

In part 3 of 3 of this podcast series, I talk about building capacity for the future by taking action and seizing opportunities. Often, we hesitate to act or wait for the perfect moment, but it's essential not to delay in sowing our seeds of potential. We have to embrace uncertainty and trust the process, and most importantly trust God. By trying and learning from each experience, we gain valuable knowledge that can lead to growth and success. However, it's crucial to be discerning and not chase after opportunities that are not meant for us. Trust in divine guidance from God to direct you on the path. Where to Purchase “necessary.”Available as a paperback worldwide via Amazon.Also available as an audiobook exclusively on UnlockingGreatness.comJoin My Text. Text "Ready" to: (+1) 847-648-9118Where to Find Me:Mentorship: UnlockingGreatness.comWebsite: https://www.ZenjaGlass.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zenjaglassInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ZenjaGlassFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenjaglass.fb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zenjaglassTwitter: https://twitter.com/zenjaglass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ZenjaGlassPinsListen to Unlocking Greatness Podcast with Zenja Glass on your favorite streaming platform! Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, and More. Much love,Z. Unlocking Greatness Podcast with Zenja GlassVisit https://www.UnlockingGreatness.com and receive full access to the 12-week “necessary. Retreat” Much love,Z.

In part 2 of 3 of this podcast series,  I talk about the importance of building capacity for the present moment. Time is a precious resource, and the only time we truly have authority over is the time between now and our last breath. I want you to start making the most of your present time and learn how to navigate challenges when things aren't going as planned. I read from Isaiah 61, which has always helped me reflect and put things into perspective.  Use your experiences to not only build your own capacity but also to help and serve others. It is truly a gift being able to relate to others as they go through hardships because now you can help them as they build their capacity. Where to Purchase “necessary.”Available as a paperback worldwide via Amazon.Also available as an audiobook exclusively on UnlockingGreatness.comJoin My Text. Text "Ready" to: (+1) 847-648-9118Where to Find Me:Mentorship: UnlockingGreatness.comWebsite: https://www.ZenjaGlass.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zenjaglassInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ZenjaGlassFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zenjaglass.fb YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/zenjaglassTwitter: https://twitter.com/zenjaglass Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ZenjaGlassPinsListen to Unlocking Greatness Podcast with Zenja Glass on your favorite streaming platform! Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music/Audible, and More. Much love,Z. Unlocking Greatness Podcast with Zenja GlassVisit https://www.UnlockingGreatness.com and receive full access to the 12-week “necessary. Retreat” Much love,Z.

Today our guest is Dr. Andre Stout, Principal at Truman Middle School in Tacoma, WA. We talk with Dr. Stout about building capacity rather than seeking buy-in to implement social & emotional learning with fidelity. He explains the distinction between capacity and buy-in, emphasizing the importance of staff truly possessing the capacity to effectively implement. Dr. Stout also shares how the use of student community circles has significantly improved the environment at Truman Middle School. These circles have fostered a sense of community and connection among students, contributing to the overall success at the school.   Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Join us at the 2024 CharacterStrong National Conference Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Attend our next live product preview Visit the CharacterStrong Website   Dr. Andre Stout is the principal at Truman Middle School in Tacoma Washington. He has over 20 years of experience in education and the last 15 serving as an administrator.

Yetta Myrick is the mother of a young adult son diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. She is the Founder and President of DC Autism Parents (DCAP), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the District of Columbia. Ms. Myrick has served as the CDC's Act Early Ambassador to the District of Columbia since 2016, led the DC COVID-19 Response Team from 2020-2022, and is currently leading the DC Act Early Team. In 2022, she co-authored and self-published, "Mr. Marshall's Block Party". Ms. Myrick leads the DC Autism Collaborative's Developmental Monitoring, Screening, and Evaluation Subgroup, co-leads the Family Advisory Group, Outreach and Education Subgroup, and the Community Resources and Support Subgroup. She serves as the Parent Educator/Advocate on the ECHO Autism HUB Team at Children's National Hospital. Ms. Myrick co-leads the “Family Voices United to End Racism Against CYSHCN and Families” Project and served as the Co-Investigator for the “Building Capacity in the African American ASD Community for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research” Project funded through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award. In 2021, she was appointed to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee by Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, J.D. Additionally, Ms. Myrick is a member of the DC Developmental Disabilities Council and was awarded the 2024 Advocate in Equity Award by the DC Developmental Disability Awareness Month Planning Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from The Catholic University of America.In this special episode, we discuss:PracticeTaking care of yourself to know yourselfBenefits of restResting practicesYoga off the matSelf-studyBoth/AndPurposeSystems of marginalizationNormalizing disabilityConnect with Yetta on her nonprofit's website and download the Rest to Create Change Toolkit.Podcast music by Charles Kurtz+ Read transcript

Welcome to this week's episode of the Mastin Kipp Podcast!In this episode, you'll learn about:The physical and emotional components associated with each nervous system state.The importance of discovering triggers and the emotions that hold you back.Creating a positive self-image and reducing reliance on others for regulation.And much more! Click here to get my best-selling book Claim Your Power and dissolve the hidden blocks that keep you stuck and finally thrive in your life's unique purpose.

253: Building Capacity as a Nonprofit Leader (Witnie Martinez)SUMMARYAre you ready to take your nonprofit organization to the next level of impact and sustainability? In episode 253 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Witnie Martinez, founder of Absolute Impact Consulting, explores the critical elements of capacity building and strategic leadership in the nonprofit sector. From defining capacity building beyond just finances and fundraising to the importance of strategic collaboration and mindset, Witnie shares invaluable insights drawn from her extensive experience working with nonprofits of all sizes. We delve into practical strategies for fostering alignment, cultivating resilience, and driving organizational success. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit leader or just starting out on your path, this conversation offers actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of nonprofit management.ABOUT WITNIEWitnie Martinez is the Founder & CEO of Absolute Impact Consulting—a social impact advisory firm that helps nonprofits maximize their impact through expert consultation and professional development opportunities led by industry experts. Witnie thrives at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and leadership. For over a decade, her career has focused on expanding & diversifying revenue streams, increasing organizational impact, building systems, and driving brand awareness for nonprofits across the country. Witnie has collectively helped organizations generate over $78M in revenue for annual budget needs and campaigns alike. Through these experiences, she saw a need to shift how philanthropic and educational resources are distributed throughout the nonprofit ecosystem. She speaks about and leads a variety of professional development opportunities focused on increasing effectiveness for organizations, teams, and individuals. Witnie was born in Haiti and is a first-generation college graduate. She holds an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and a M.S. in Psychology—both from Nova Southeastern University; a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University; a B.A. in Theatre and a B.S in Health Sciences both from Florida International University. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck Learn more about Witnie hereReady for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!Have you gotten Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector Check out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com!

What is the REAL reason you have not reached your fullest potential?   Join Kelly Roach, in today's episode of The Kelly Roach show, as she delves into the profound barriers that are holding you back from achieving your fullest potential. In this second part of her series on capacity building, Kelly explores the number one obstacle to capacity expansion: being tethered to our past experiences. Discover how to release these bonds and open yourself to exponential growth, readiness for more, and the creation of a brighter future.   What You'll Learn: How to identify and dismantle the emotional barriers rooted in past experiences. Strategies for expanding your personal and professional capacity by releasing the hold of the past. The significance of emotional control in achieving your goals and dreams. The impact of faith and letting go on your ability to welcome more joy, success, and fulfillment into your life.   Do NOT Miss The Chance To Join Us For The Kairos Live Experience: https://thekellyroach.com/kairosmarch   Kelly also has a new guide: The 5 Essential Internal Shifts to Soar From 7-8 Figures; download it here! https://thekellyroach.com/shift Stay Connected With Kelly Roach:  Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook | Youtube 

As believers, our greatest challenge can be where to get answers and direction through life's journey.   This message by the Archbishop highlights the resources God's made available to empower the body of Christ during the different seasons of our life and outlines the need for us to draw wisdom, confidence, patience and trust in God's Word. Discover the key to power, by looking solely unto Jesus to develop spiritual capacity!   Become an Archbishop Nick Podcast Supporter today by visiting: https://patron.podbean.com/archbishopnick  

From the bustling streets of New York City to the serene beauty of Victoria, BC, Jill Payne's journey took unexpected turns. Her candid account of navigating single motherhood and managing her emotions and energy during the pandemic and beyond sheds light on the transformative impact of self-regulation on mood and energy. You'll love Jill's update on how to "Be a Freaking Dime" even when life is messy! In This Episode, You'll Discover How To... Master energy management and emotion regulation - even when life is messy. Elevate your parenting through effective mood and energy management. Use your body to shift your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Understand the relationship among personality, energy, and frequency. Handle detail-negative energy. Attract high-frequency people into your life. Embrace contrast and cultivate new desires for personal growth.   "Contrast inspires a new desire. When you have something you don't like, be grateful because it's showing you what you don't want so you can better formulate what you do want." - Jill Payne   Key Moments: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Managing Energy 00:01:11 - Challenges of Energy Management as a New Mother 00:08:27 - The Realities of Parenting and Energy Management 00:11:35 - Understanding Energy Levels and Capacity 00:13:44 - Managing Emotions and Energy 00:16:22 - Building Capacity for Better Responses 00:19:28 - The Power of Movement and Morning Routine 00:22:53 - Importance of Body in Shifting Thoughts and Actions 00:25:27 - Getting Into What's in Front of You 00:27:08 - Understanding Personality and Energy Management 00:36:24 - Handling Detail Negative Energy 00:39:25 - Establishing Boundaries 00:41:01 - The Phenomenon of Resonance 00:41:50 - Attracting Similar Energy 00:44:12 - Choosing Focus and Vision 00:47:45 - Shifting Focus and Managing Grief 00:54:58 - Embracing Change and Taking Risks 00:55:08 - Using Contrast to Inspire Desire   "What I see for you is holding up the possibility for what you think could be possible for your kids, your spouse. What I see for you is happiness and joy." - Jill Payne   Resources and Next Steps: Get the book Be a Dime by Jill Payne to access exclusive QR code content in the back of the book and use the QR code to access an online dashboard with weekly videos, daily audios, a full workbook, and a journal, typically available only to Jill's one-on-one coaching clients. Connect with Jill Payne on her website or through Instagram. Join Vibrant Soul, a community to heal, transform, and expand your soul with like-minded friends at jenriday.com/vibrantsoul. Apply the principle "What I see for you" to create a vision for your loved ones and inspire positive change. Embrace the concept that contrast inspires a new desire, allowing you to focus on what you do want rather than what you don't want.