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BIO: Sandra Van OpstalEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF CHASING JUSTICESandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Chasing Justice, a movement led by people of color to mobilize a lifestyle of faith and justice . She is an international speaker, author, and activist, recognized for her courageous work in pursuing justice and disrupting oppressive systems within the church. As a global prophetic voice and an active community member on the west-side of Chicago, Sandra's initiatives in holistic justice equip communities around the world to practice biblical solidarity and mutuality within various social and cultural locations.https://chasingjustice.com/sandra-van-opstal/ Giving in Chicago: https://newlifecenters.org/ Ordg to follow in chicagohttps://www.icirr.org/ Tshirt https://secure.qgiv.com/for/peoplearenotillegalt-shirt/Danielle (00:09):good afternoon, y'all. I have a second video coming to you from my dear friend and colleague in Chicago, Humboldt Park area, a faith leader there that collaborates with the different faith communities in the area. And she's going to talk about some ways she's personally affected by what's happening by the invasion there and how you can think about things, how you might get involved. I hope you'll join me in this conversation and honor yourself. Stay curious, honor, humanity, get involved. Take collective action. Talk to your own neighbor. Let's start caring really well for one another.Oh wow. Sandra, you know me. This is Jenny McGrath. This is my colleague. She's a bible nut. She wrote out the Bible How many times?Like scripture nut and a researcher, a therapist and purity culture, kind of like Survivor, but did a lot of work with women around that. And we talk a lot about race and current events. And I restarted my podcast and I asked Jenny if she'd want to join me. She has a great love for justice and humans and making a difference. So that's kind of how Jenny joined up with me. Right. Anything else you want to say?Sandra, I saw your post on social media and I was like, I could do that. I could contribute to that. And so that's what I'm here to do. Want to hear about your experience. What does resilience look like for you all over there? What do you need from us? How can we be a part of what's happening in Chicago from wherever we are? And if there's practical needs or things you want to share here, we can also send those out.Yeah. Can you tell us a little bit about who you are, what you do, where you're located in Chicago, and just a little bit even about your family, if you're willing?Sandra (01:40):Yeah, sure. So it's great to be with you guys. I'm Sandra Van Opal and I'm here on the west side of Chicago in a neighborhood called Humble Park. It's if you see in the news with all that's happening, it's the humble Hermosa, Avondale kind of zone of the ice crackdown. Well, let's not call it a crackdown. The ice invasion(02:06):Here in Chicago. I am the daughter of immigrants, so my mom is from Columbia. My father was from Argentina. They came to live in Chicago when they were in their twenties and thirties. They met in English class, so they were taking TOEFL exams, which is an exam you take in order to enter into college and schooling here in the US to show your language proficiency. And so they met learning English and the rest is history. I grew up here. I've lived here my whole life. I'm raising my family here. I'm married. I have two kids that just turned 11, so they're in fifth grade and sixth grade. And the school that they go to is a primarily immigrant school immersion, Spanish immersion. So it's a school where you take classes basically 90% in Spanish when you start and you move every year a little bit more English until you graduate when you're 50 50.(03:03):And so the school context they've been in has been receiving a lot of new neighbors, a lot of new classmates. And for that reason, actually most of their classes are still almost fully in Spanish, so they should probably be 60 40 right now. But I think a lot of their curriculum is still in Spanish, or the children have the option of having the math book in Spanish or English if they want it. If they're supposed to be English Spanish, or sorry, English math this year, then they might choose to have a Spanish book even if the instruction is in English. So that's the context I live in. I am here. I live in a home. I have chickens and a garden, and I love to be outside watching my neighbors and connecting with people. And we have a black club in our community, so a lot of our information that we're sharing with each other is through our email list and our signal group. Yeah. Oh, also what I do, I run an organization called Chasing Justice, which is focused on the intersection of faith and making the world a better place. And I am a local pastor and author on issues of worship and justice. So that's my function in this world.Danielle (04:31):I think we talk about what's happening in one sense, it seems like social media and other ways like Zoom, we're on a screen with Zoom and we're all in three different locations right now. We think of ourselves as really connected. But then when tragedy strikes or trauma or an invasion, for instance, strikes, we're connected, but it seems like we're also disconnected from one another and the practical needs and storytelling on the ground, and what does resilience look like for one person versus another? Or what does survival versus thriving look like for one person versus another? And how do we kind of join together and form a collective bond in that? I've been thinking a lot about that after I read your post Sandra on Instagram and what does that mean for me? And just as I'm talking, what does that mean for you or what are thoughts that come to mind for you?Sandra (05:27):Yeah, I am think I remember what posts you're referring to, but I think part of it is whenever something happens in our world, I believe that because of the highly digitally connected world that we're in, it feels like we are all supposed to say something. That's how we respond. Something happens and we all go, that's not right, which I think is good, we should say that, but I think the frustration, I'm sure people in LA and DC felt that, but it's like something is happening in your real life every day to your neighbors and everybody all around the country is commenting on it and commenting with such confidence and commenting with such expertise, and you're like, wait a minute. That's not how I would say that. And I think the reason that maybe that post came up for me as a kind of, it was less frustration and more sorrow, I think it felt more, more sorrow that the people that are most impacted by the issues are not the ones that are given the voice to talk about how those systems of oppression are impacting them. And I think the reason I think about things like that is I remember when I first started pastoring locally here. I mean, I had been working for a parachurch organization doing national and international work. I really felt like it was time for me to become a local pastor to understand, hey, if I'm going to be writing to pastors and speaking to pastors and challenging pastors, I should probably know what it's like to be one. And so I was supposed to be a five year stint, which ended up being 12 years pastoring locally.(07:08):And in my discussions with my staff team, I would often have one of them very respectfully, I was the executive pastors in a community with hierarchy. So they would very respectfully say, Hey, your friends that are out there blogging and writing articles and books, they're talking about stuff in ways we would never talk about it. They're talking about it in a tone that we would never use to talk about our situation and with words we would never use to describe our situation. And it's not that my friends maybe didn't have a perspective, it's that it didn't reflect their perspective. And so I think I became very sensitive to that, paying attention to, oh, how do expert justice people talk about issues of justice versus the people that are most impacted by those issues of injustice? Or how do people from within a community express their journey in ways that maybe even have a different tone than mostly anger that was coming out from the justice space?(08:10):And they're like, we wouldn't say it that way. We wouldn't talk about it that way. So I think because of that, it's really important when something happens in a local space and it is impacting us all nationally, national news, that we ask the question, how can I hear the voices of the people that this is most impacting? And so that's why I think I wrote that post. I was like, A lot of y'all have a lot to say about Chicago who don't live here and thank you, but no thank you. Invite us to talk for ourselves, invite us to speak for ourselves because there are local pastors and priests and imams and mental health providers who are experiencing this in a very real way that they probably could shed some light on what would be helpful to us. I called a bunch of friends in Los Angeles when things were happening there, and I was like, oh, how are you guys doing?(09:05):What's really happening? How can we help? If you don't have time to reply back, just know that I'm here praying for you, and I'm like with you and I'm sending money to the orgs. I see you posting and don't know what else to do. Obviously, the ice raids are impacting all of us across the country, but they're impacting each city in very different ways. Each city is a very different city with a very different ethos and a way of handling things. And as you guys know, Chicago is the best. I'm so proud of us right now. I'm so proud of us. We're like, no, you can't talk to us like that. No, you can't have our streets. But it also gets us into trouble because it's rooted in our philosophy of community organizing, though the linsky method, which is agitation, agitation, agitation. So we have stuff to learn too. But that's what you're seeing in Chicago is a lot of agitation. But yeah, that's why I wrote it. I wrote it like, I know 20 community leaders you could talk to here in Chicago that would give you a good idea of what we're experiencing and what would be best for us if you wanted to come alongside of us and help in prayer. So yeah.Jenny (10:27):Yeah, I think just a sense of wanting to hear more, whatever you feel. Well, and whatever feels safe to share in this podcast setting of just what it has been like for you to be on the ground in the community that you're in, in the roles that you're in with the family you're in. I just find myself curious about your experience.Sandra (10:52):Yeah. Okay. So I think about this in three different areas. One is, how is this impacting me as a parent, the other in my family and connected to family members. The other one is how is this impacting me as a neighbor? And then the other is, how is this impacting me as a civic leader, as a faith leader here? And so the hardest one has actually been, as a parent, if I could be honest with you, it's really been hard. Those of us that have raised kids, especially younger children or well all children, they each have their own season of development. But raising kids and being a village for children right now I think is really hard. They've gone through lockdown, George Floyd protests, watching multiple genocides, a war in Ukraine, and now this locally. And I believe in talking to your kids about what's happening and talking to them about it in ways that is appropriate for their age. So that has changed for me since my children were five when the pandemic started and now they're 11. That has changed for me what that looks like.(12:32):But there are many families, dozens of families in their school that have not returned since the ice raids have started. Their friends are missing from class. Ice has repeatedly been around their school. Ice has been on our corner where we grocery shop, get tacos, go to therapy. My son asked me the other day, will they throw me on the ground? If they see me, will they throw me on the ground? And this is one of my sons already struggles a lot with anxiety and he has anxiety, and he's also a black child. And so he's already been processing being black in the context of law enforcement in our city and what's happened. And so I think he kind of went through that season and he's like, so will they throw me on the ground if they see me? And I'm like, no, buddy. They're not going to. Hopefully there's enough cameras around that they'll throw you on the ground.(13:42):And so I think trying to figure out how to answer those kinds of questions. How can we think about our friends? How can we pray for our friends? We've done a lot more prayer in the 15 minute commutes to and from school, I think just for very specific needs that our neighbors are going through. And neighbor that I live in close proximity to the other day was running an errand and was detained by ice and was let go on the spot in the parking lot of the Home Depot, but its someone our kids know really well and helping them to process that. Their friend, a neighbor has gone through this, I think requires a different set of parenting skills and I believe are in most parenting books.(14:48):And so I find myself almost, man, I wish there was a resource for that man. I wish there was a place to talk about that. Let me talk to my neighbor about how they talk to their kids about that. And for those of us that come from Latino cultures, we don't really talk about hard things a lot. We're not really taught to talk about them. It's like we endure them and we go through them, but we don't give them space for processing. And so both of my children are in therapy. I don't know what they talk about in therapy, probably girls and love interests and bullying and all the rest of the things that kids talk about, but I think they probably unpack some of what they're going through with their friends. They are also wanting to make a difference. So we're trying to figure out what does that look for them to make things good in the community they live in.(15:42):So that's the first area is parenting. I don't know if you guys have anything to add advice to give me on that, but I think the hardest thing for me is what do we do with our children? What do we do with a generation that is growing up, watching their government step over so many boundaries, doing things that are completely illegal or unethical or dangerous for our society and feeling like, Hey, we're living in a time, I know a lot of people posted the quote from Ann Frank talking about what was happening in their streets. And I'm like, yeah, my kids are watching that. And I don't know how they're processing it or where they see their faith in the midst of that. I mean, luckily we have an amazing church. We talk about stuff like that all the time. So I mean, yeah, the mayor goes to our church and the pastor's an amazing person, and we have lots of civic leaders and law enforcement in our church. So I think they're watching, they're able to have some mentorship in that area, I think because spoken about from the pulpit, but man, being little must be really hard right now.Danielle (17:09):Maybe we don't need to press too fast, even though we're in a podcast right now. I think it bears the weight of just a little bit of space to just hang with that comment. I have older kids than you. As recently, I told my 20-year-old son who we are not suffering yet, the street raids. For some reason, Seattle hasn't been the focus point yet, but he did lose his federal aid and his Pell grants and everything for college this year. And so him and a lot of other kids had a significant do have a significant college tuition to make up. And we were talking about it and I was like, well, this will be the normal for you. This will be what's normal. This will be what's normal for our family. And my husband actually stepped in and said to me in a moment of despair and lament, because my son wants to be a music teacher.(18:21):He said to me, he's like, but you always tell me nothing's impossible. We can figure it out. And I was like, yeah, I do say that, but I don't believe it right now. He is like, well, he's like, I believe it right now. So I don't know what it looks like to come up with an extra for us. It's an extra $6,000, so we don't have the money yet, but what does it look like? But I think it goes back to that sense of finding some balance with our kids of what's real, what's not giving. What I hear for you, Sandra, and I'm kind of fumbling through my words, so maybe Jenny can step in, but offering our kids the validation of their reality that's so important in age appropriate and the different steps we're in the validation of reality. But I also find myself searching and grasping for where's the hope? Where are the strands of faith for our family? Where are the strands of hope searching for? Like you said, what are the practical actions your boys can do that also kind of I think plant seeds and generate hope in their hearts when we can step out and do actions?Sandra (19:43):Yeah. No, I think the hard part is I can't promise them things will get better. I can't promise them there's going to be an end to genocide in Palestine. I can't promise them. I keep telling everyone, when we pray at night and we talk about our days and stuff, and I just tell 'em, we, my husband and I tell 'em, and the only thing we can promise you is that God is with us. And I think the reality is when you've had proximity to our global siblings, that suffering didn't just start two Octobers ago or even for our own families. The suffering as my African brother once told me at a conference, he said, what do you mean when we suffer? Life is suffering and suffering is life. Or if we suffer, someone said, yeah, if we suffer, it's like some pretty from the west if we suffer.(20:35):It's like no, life is suffering and suffering is life. So I think part of it is we have within our story as people who follow the Jesus way, we have a story of people who have really always suffered. The story of scripture is a story of marginalized, persecuted, displaced people that are wandering in a land looking for home. And in those stories, you find God's presence with them. You find the worship of their creator. You find moments of joy, rhythms of feasting and fasting. You find all the traditions we do now that come out of the story of the people. So I can tell them, baby, I can only promise you that God is with us the same way that God was with, we go through the stories and the same way that God has always been with the black church in America, the same way that God has always been with our Latino community, the same way that God is with our siblings in Gaza, God is with us.(21:35):And so it doesn't take the pain away, but we can know that God is there. I try to teach my kids, lemme tell you, this is so bad parenting. Sorry, you can cut this out if you need to. But the other day we were praying for our country and I said, God, I just pray. Pray for Trump. I pray God, either you would change his heart or you would help him to go to sleep and just not wake up tomorrow. And then my son was like, I can't believe you prayed that prayer. Mom, I can't believe you said that. That's such a bad prayer. I was like, have you read the Psalms?(22:12):I was like, tonight, let's read a psalm. I'm going to read to you what David prayed for his enemies. And just because the Bible calls us to love our enemies and to see them as human does not mean we cannot pray that they will fall asleep. And so I said, I'm not saying I'm going to do anything bad. I know my phone's listening to me right now. I'm not saying I'm going to take matters into my own hands. I'm just saying I wouldn't be sad. That's all. And he's like, he just could not get over it because, and he just kept digging. Papa, Papa would never pray a prayer like that. He would never, I said, Papa hasn't read the Psalms. I read the Psalms. I know exactly what the Psalms say. And I was like, and the thing is because God is for good, because God is against evil and because God knows my heart, he knows God knows how much I love him, and I'm asking him to please take this evil away from our neighborhood.(23:04):Please take this evil away from our country. Please take this evil away. We're living in evil times, Terry. These are bad times. And this is not only a bad person. This is somebody that's raising up all of the badness to be allowed. And so I'm going to pray that prayer every day. And I know that you think it's not good, and I'm so sorry, but tonight we'll read the Psalms. Then that night we read some Psalms. I was like, see what David prays for his enemy. I said, and the thing is, God is there with us in our prayers. He's not like, what? I can't believe she cussed. I can't believe she said that bad. I can't believe she want to be friends with this guy that's too evil. And so I think part of it's processing faith with them. It's like, I don't know what kind of, let's just talk about Jesus and what he said. Let's talk about what the Bible models for us and prayer. Let's talk about It's okay to be mad. It's okay. It's okay to want evil to end. It doesn't mean we take things into our own hands, but it's okay to want the evil to end. And so those are the kinds of conversations where I go home, I'm like, okay, let me just look at my stuff. Is that wrong? Is that theologically correct? I called my husband. Do you think this is theologically okay? Am I mal forming our children? But I feel like it's an okay prayer, isn't it an okay prayer? Those are the kinds of things that are happening. I don't know,Jenny (24:37):I mean, I am not a theologian, but I think it's an okay prayer to pray. And I'm just thinking about, I've had two thoughts going through my mind, and one of course I couldn't and wouldn't want to put on some type of silver lining and be like, kids are going to be fine. They're resilient. And something that we say in the somatic trauma world a lot is that trauma isn't about an event. It's often about not having a safe place to go in the midst of or after an event. And what I just keep hearing is you making yourself available to be a safe place for your kids to process and reimagine what moving through this moment looks like. And also holding that in families that are being torn apart, that don't have those safe places to go in this moment. And I think part of what we're experiencing is this term, the boomerang of imperialism, as you said, these are not new things happening to families all over the world. And the ricochet of how we are now experiencing that in the heart of the empire, where I find my sense of hope is that that is the sign that the snake is eating its head and it will collapse. And I believe in rebirth and regrowth and hope that we can create a world that is different than a world that builds empires that do this to families. And as where my mind goes.Sandra (26:39):Yeah. And I think for ourselves, for our children, for in the work that I do with chasing justice with activists, it's like the only thing I can do, I'm not going to be able to change the world. The only thing I can do is change the little world that I'm in. So what can I do to make a difference and make things good in the world that I'm in? And so it boils down to very, very practical, tangible, embodied unfancy. Things like calling your neighbors and checking in on them to see if they need you to take their kids to school, finding out if everybody got home, okay. When there was a raid in a particular area, asking, or not even asking, but dropping food off for people and saying, Hey, we made a grocery room. We just thought we'd pick up some essentials for everybody.(27:27):Because part of it too is how do you do that without asking your, how do you help your neighbor without asking your neighbor their status? And that's not appropriate. And how do you help your neighbor without assuming they don't have money or making them feel like some kind of project? And so I think part of it is figuring out how to practice mutual aid in ways that are communal that just says, Hey, we picked up this. We figured this week we'd drop it off to five different families, and next week we'll do five other families. Who knows if they need it or not, but at least they know you're thinking of them. I think something you said about trauma, which I think is really important when you work in communities where you have communal, collective, complex generational trauma, which is we're just always living in this.(28:19):I have status, so I don't worry about leaving my home. I also am white. I'm a white Latina, so I'm not like, well, maybe they'll pull me over. Well, I don't know. But I know if I was browner my other family members that would definitely be like, please carry a copy of your passport and your ID at all times. But now I don't leave the house without, I used to leave the house with my keys and my phone, maybe a wallet. I don't know where a wallet is. Now I'm like, oh, I better have my ID on me(28:48):Mostly because if I intervene, I'm afraid if I get arrested, I won't have ID on me. But I think about all the ways that you have to leave the house differently now. And this is for people that they already felt vulnerable in their TPS, in their temporary protective status status or in their undocumented status or in their green card holder status or whatever status they had, that they already felt vulnerable in some way. And now if they don't go to work, their family doesn't eat, so they leave the house. But how do they leave the house? If you go to school every day and you're wondering if your parents are going to pick you up because now you're aware you have this emergency family plan, what does that feel like day in and day out, decade after decade to feel vulnerable? That kind of trauma is something I don't understand in my body, though I understand it as a concept.(29:47):It's the trauma of feeling vulnerable at all times of sending your kids out into the world. And because our US Supreme Court and because our government has decided it's okay to racially profile people, so I keep telling my mom, you better not be speaking Spanish at Target. She's bilingual. I'm like, please do not speak Spanish at Target. Do not open your mouth. And I would never have said that ever in the past, super proud of being a Latina and being bilingual, but I'm scared for my mom. And so I'm checking in on family members who have vulnerable status. I'm trying to find out if everybody's okay. So I think there are, it's like I told my husband the other day, and the car was like, can you imagine having this kind of fear day in and day out for decades at a time in a country and building a life?(30:44):And all of a sudden, many of our DACA recipients or young undocumented folks that are in college, all of a sudden they're not going to finish their degree. They're now in a country they don't even know. They didn't grow up there in a language they don't understand or their spouse is missing. And now they don't know if they're in Swatee, they don't know if they're in Mexico. They don't know where they are. And so I think that, I don't know that I fully understand what to do about that as a neighbor or as a pastor, but to say there must be something within the community like some gift or strength or accessing that helps them endure that kind of trauma when they cannot reach out for help.(31:44):My brother also told me the other day, he's an ER doctor. He's like, man, the county ER is so empty right now because people go to the county hospital for services when they don't have insurance. And many, many of them are Asian, south Asian, Latino, and African immigrants, and now they're not going or Ukrainian or Russian or whatever. So now it's emptiness and churches. Some of our churches are used to be 300 people now. There's like 40 people on a Sunday. So the reporting that I'm hearing from, whether it's the hospitals or just the stores, if you drive down our street, it's like empty nest. It is never empty. There's always people walking around on the street, whole family is going grocery shopping now. There's just nobody out. It's like a ghost town. Nobody's leaving unless they have to leave. And so it changes the feel of a community. It changes the environment. People that need access to healthcare aren't going for their follow-up appointments or their treatments because they're afraid to go to the hospital. People that would normally go to law enforcement if there's domestic violence or something happening, which already would feel very, very difficult to do, are unwilling to do it because they're afraid to leave and afraid to report to any law enforcement. Even in a sanctuary city.(33:18):I don't know what's happening to these families that aren't going to school. I'm assuming that the school has some kind of e-learning doing for them or some kind of packets they're making for the kids in the meantime while they're missing school. But there's all these things that daily rhythms of life that aren't happening. And so for many of us are like, I don't feel like going to church today. Oh, well, I feel like I'm many Sundays. I don't feel like going to church for other people, the privilege of attending worship in a congregational setting is something they'd love to have that they just can't access anymore. And so there's all these things that have changed about our daily reality that I don't know if we're going to fully understand how that's impacted us until years from now. We just don't see an end to it. We're not sure when this is going to end.Danielle (34:13):I have a flurry of thoughts going through my mind as you're speaking. One is when I did a consult with my analyst that I consult with, and we were talking about anxiety around different things with clients, and she was like, well, that's not anxiety, that's terror. And this person should feel terror because that's the reality.(34:45):That's not a pathology. So that's number one just in the therapy world, we don't want to pathologize people for feeling this terror in their bodies when that's actually the appropriate response. When immigration is sitting outside on your street, you should feel terror. Your body's giving you the appropriate warning signal. So I think about just even the shortcomings of Western psychological frameworks to address what's happening. We can't pathologize. It's not about prescribing enough medication. It's not about that. I do think you're right. I think there's some sense of, I've even felt it in my own body as you talk, a sense of, I'm going to engage what Sandra's saying and I'm also going to separate myself just enough in case that happens in Seattle so I can be just distant enough. So I got to get up, I got to eat. I got to feed my kids, I got to make sure everything's happening, got to go to work.(35:40):So I can almost feel it happening. As you describe it, we call it dissociation in psychology world, but in my analyst world, she would call it a psychic retreat, which I really like. Your psyche is kind of in a battle. You might come back from the front line to preserve yourself. And that's kind of how I think of the collective mentality a bit come back from the front lines in certain ways. So you could preserve, I need to eat, I need to sleep, I need to drink some water. I need to breathe air. So that's one thing I'm thinking about that's maybe collectively happening on multiple levels. The other thing I'm thinking about is if you're listening to this and you're in a body, even mine, a same as you, like a light-skinned Latina, white Latina, and our family has a lot of mixed identities and statuses, but if you're not in one of these situations, you can help mental health by going out and getting shit done.Sandra (36:50):Yes, absolutely. Get it done, get it done, get it done. It's like show up, put yourself. I think that's half the battle is how do we show up in spaces? I think white folks have to ask themselves. That's why all the protests, it's like, yes, it's diverse, but it's a whole lot of white people.The reason is because a lot of black folks, brown folks, vulnerable folks, we're not going to put ourselves in a position where we can have an encounter with law enforcement. So one of the things I have to say, talking about church, one of the things our pastor said the Sunday before, not the No Kings, but the immigration protest, it was like maybe a month ago, he said, listen, some of us should not be at that protest because we have a record, because we are prone to be maybe, what is it called? Oh my gosh, we're prone to be singled out by the police. We should not be there. We should pray. We should stay at home. We should host people when they come back and feed them. We should not be there. Others of us, we should be there. And you know who you are.(37:55):And so I think that's part of the discernment, which I think that's literally, it's half the conversations I'm having with people is should my children go to this protest? I fully intended to go to the No Kings protest with my full family, all of us. And I also saw these amazing alternatives like a rally for families and children. And so all these parks all over the city of Chicago, which again, were an amazing city, they had all these alternatives for if your child, someone in your family does not do crowds well, right? You're immunocompromised or you have anxiety, or I thought about, oh, maybe we shouldn't take my son to this protest. Maybe he's going to actually get an anxiety attack. Maybe we should go to this. So we had all those options till the very last minute we're decided to go to Kids Rally, but there were options for us to show up.(38:43):So when you can show up, show up if your neighborhood, there's a ton of activities in, I hope other cities are doing this too, but they're packing these little zines and these little whistles and they're telling people what to do. It's like, okay, now there's this Instagram blast about, oh, the ice is over here, and everyone shows up in their cars and they all honk their horn. You can show up in a neighborhood, honk your horn, you can blow a whistle. And we're fully intending to give away free whistles for every person that buys. The people are not a legal t-shirt for chasing justice. We're like, have a whistle. Get ready. If anything, even if you never blow that whistle, no ice in your town, you're trying to show people that I'm prepared. I'm prepared to raise my voice for you. I'm prepared to show up for you.(39:34):And so it ends up being maybe an artifact or a symbol of our willingness to ally if the time should come. But yeah, some of us, we have more privilege and showing up because I definitely have two lawyers in my speed dial right now because my husband knows that I'm prone to show up in spaces and say things that maybe will get me in trouble. So we had a meeting with a lawyer three weeks ago. He's like, please tell me what to do if my wife gets arrested or if something happens to a neighbor or he's just prepared our community block club emails and texts and signal threads. We have rapid response ready things that are rapid response. So it's like, Hey, where do you see something? I see this is the license plate. Here's a video. I saw just even informing people and praying alongside of one another.(40:29):So we have this group of pastors we gather called Pastors Rabbis and Imams called Faith Over Fear. And so in this group, someone posted like, look at Ice was heavily in our neighborhood. They said arrests that were made or the people that were detained. This is the situation, let people know. So we're just letting people know this is what's happening. Teaching people to use their phones to record everything and anything they can always being ready to show up. So I'm the type of neighbor that would anyway, if I would see law enforcement pulling over a young black or brown man, I would pull the car over and I would get out of my car and I would say, hi, I am Reverend Sandra and I'm here. I live down the street. I'm wondering if everything's okay. Here is everything. And the reason is just to show them that I'm watching. They said, no, everything's fine. I said, okay, I'm just going to sit in my car. Let me know if you need something because I'm letting them know that I'm watching.(41:37):And so I think part of it is the accountability of a community. And I love to see the walking school buses, the ride shares that parents are doing the grocery dropoffs because you can't stand in the food pantry line anymore. The GoFundMe's for particular legal fees, the trying to utilize your networks to find out if you can figure out what district or what holding location you, your loved one would be in offering mental health services. Like, Hey, here are the three organizations that do group therapy or circles or there's going to be a meditation and yoga thing offered at this center. A lot of them have a lot of embodied practices too. So I think those things are great. But yeah, we still have to, we're still living life. We're still submitting book reports for school, we're still having birthday parties and christenings, we're we still black and brown communities have been living through trauma for so long, they can't stop living.(42:53):So the question is how do we invite one another to more wholeness in our living, within our own communities, and then how do we help one another? This is affecting everybody. It's affecting not only Latino communities and not only Asian immigrant communities, but it's also affecting black communities because there's more enforcement and they're not more law enforcement and they're not necessarily targeting black communities, but where there are brown communities, sometimes there are black folks also. And so it's impacting them in just the militarization of our city. I mean, everywhere you go, there's just people marching with weapons and it could be Michigan Avenue in the shopping area downtown near the Bean, or it could be in our communities. And so I think how people are trying to, I think a city like Chicago, because it's got such a rich tradition of community organizing and community development and advocacy, I think it's very set up for what can I do in my world for my neighbors?(44:08):And then for those of you that aren't in Chicago, I think knowing which organizations are doing fantastic things, I think that's really helpful. Within the faith and justice space, I think organizations like New Life Centers that are kind of spearheading some of the new neighbors initiatives already, but they're doing this whole care system for, they're already new neighbors from Venezuela, Ecuador, and Central America who are now more vulnerable. And so they have systems in place for that. There are organizations live free Illinois who are doing more of the advocacy, raising awareness stuff. I can give you a couple, I can put in the show notes, but I think there's organizations that are doing fantastic work. Some people are just, I have a friend who's in Houston who's just like, there's a refugee family who's vulnerable right now and I need to take them groceries. Who wants to give Venmo?(45:06):Me? I think you have to trust your friends aren't going to go out for a nice rooftop beverage and 300, $400 later. Then there's groceries for this. So it's like you may not know anyone, but you may know someone who knows someone who's vulnerable. And so maybe you just are giving money to, or maybe you, I've had people send me money and be like, Hey, maybe someone who needs something. And I'm like, great. And we little, we put it cash and we put it in our car and when we need it, we help a neighbor who's in need. I think I'm calling our friends to, another one I thought of was calling our friend, inviting our friends to action. So sometimes I don't think it's that we don't want to do anything or that we're unwilling to do something. It's that we just feel so stunned. So that news that came out this week in Houston about the 15-year-old autistic boy who was taken by ICE and who has the capacity of a 4-year-old, and I was thinking about him all day long. So I just started pinging all of my friends in Houston and Austin and Dallas. I was like, anybody in Texas? I have a lot of friends in Texas. I'm like, not just, Hey Texas, do something directly. Sending it to them and saying, what have you done?(46:28):Is there a number you can call? Can you gather your small group? They're always asking, I don't know what to do. I don't know what to, I'm like, so I was like, I have something for you to do, and it's in Texas. I'm like, do you know what's happened to this kid? Is he back at home? Can you do something? Is there a GoFundMe for the parents? So I think when we're activated in small things, we develop the discipline of just being activated in general. So it's like if there's a thing that somebody invites you to give to and you give to it, then you get into the practice of giving.(47:06):If you don't start well, then where is it going to happen? So we're thinking right now, I dunno about you guys, but there's nothing in me that wants to do anything fancy right now. I rest for sure. We went to Michigan, we walked around, we took hikes. It was great. It was super free because we stayed with a friend. But there's nothing in me that's like, let me just plan a fancy vacation right now. It's not in me. And I think part of it is, it's almost like a detoxing from an American consumeristic way of seeing celebration and rests. I don't need fancy things to have rest. I don't need, doesn't have to be expensive. I don't know who came up with this. And I think it's a sensibility in us right now, and I've talked to a couple of friends about it, but it's like it's a sensibility in us that feels like it's really tone deaf to start spending a whole lot of money right now when there are so many needs in the world. And no, we can't give away our whole salaries, but we might be able to give more. For example, I don't think our friend should be saying, Hey, my son can't go to college this year. He needs $6,000. I think somebody in our friend groups could be like, actually, I am getting a bonus of $12,000. I'm going to give you three. We should be able to do that for those of us that have access.(48:27):And there are many people who have access, many other people who think they don't have money, but they do. And I think if we invite each other to say, Hey, I want to give to this person's legal fees, or I want to give to this person's college fund, or I want to give to will you give with me? And we are practicing then the kind of mutual aid that's collective that I know our grandparents did for the Latino culture, it's like the RIA system where y'all put the money in every month and every Monday the month. So it's like Koreans do it too. It's like everybody gives a hundred dollars a month and all goes into this pile and every month that pile of money moves around. So it's like our way of providing, I think there's a lot more we could be doing with our money that would give integrity to our voice. And I see a lot of talking and not a lot of sharing.Danielle (49:34):It's so true. It's a lot of talking and it's like, I think we have to get over that old white supremacy norm. If you see somebody on the street, you got to buy them food. You can't ever give them cash. That story rings through my mind as a child and just sometimes you just got to load up the cash, send someone cash for dinner and send someone cash for, I don't know, whatever they need, a bus fare or an airplane ticket or find the miles in your community if someone needs to fly somewhere. Just all these things you're talking about, we kind of have to just get over the hump and just say, Hey, people need help. Let's just go help.Sandra (50:12):And for some of us, I think it's particularly of those of us within our community that are no longer congregating at a local church. I don't know. Did you think the tithe justI think the call to generosity is still there. Whether you want to call your church a local formal traditional church or not, I would hate, I would've hated in our season that we were churchless to have stopped giving out would've been a significant amount of money that would've stopped going out. We still got salaries that year. Well, at least Carl did. Carl got a salary. So I'm like that invitation to generosity, at least at the bare minimum, at the bare minimum, 10% at the bare minimum that should be going out. And so the question is, what did all of us that left churches do with our 10% not to be legalistic because really we should be giving more. The question is, what am I allowed to keep? And for people making six figures, you need to be asking yourselves, why do you need six figures if you don't? Because most of the people, even in places like Seattle and Chicago, are living off of $50,000 a year. So I think as much as we need to ask our government to do well and be integrous in their budget, I think we need to think about that as a place of, and I say that not because I think it's going to solve the problems in Chicago, but I think that money does actually sharing does actually help some people. They haven't eaten.(52:06):They just haven't eaten. We know families whose kids don't eat.Jenny (52:19):Just thank you. It's been really important and meaningful to have your voice and your call to action and to community. I don't take lightly sharing your story and how it's specifically showing up in your community and in your own body and in your own mothering. So thank you for speaking to how you are practicing resilience and how we can think more about how to practice that collectively. It's been really, really good to be here. I am sorry I have to jump off, but thank you Danielle. I'll see you all soon.Sandra (53:23):Yeah, I mean even if you were to think about, you may not be able to provide for anyone, but is there someone in your ecosystem, in your friend group that could really use four sessions of therapy that doesn't have the finances to do so? Or that could really use sessions of acupuncture or massage therapy that doesn't have the money for it, it doesn't have insurance, and of someone who's willing to work with you on that as far as providing that for them. So I think even at that level, it's like if we had to put ourselves in someone else's shoes and say, well, what I want for someone, how would I want for someone to help me without me asking them? I think that is the biggest thing is we cannot, I don't believe we can rely on a person's ability to say what they need.(54:27):I mean, you've had stuff happen in your life. I've had health issues in my own family and problems with my family, and when people are like, oh, how can I help? I'm like, I can't think about that right now. But if a plant shows up at my house that is bringing me joy. Someone just sent me a prayer plant the other day. It's literally called a red prayer plant or something. I was like, yes, I love this. Or if someone buys dinner for my family so I don't have to cook for them, I can't stand up right now. Or if someone said, looks in on me and says, Hey, I know you guys can't be out and about much, so I just wanted to give you some funding for a streaming service. Here you go. Whatever they use it for, that's up to them. But I think to let someone know that you're thinking about them, I think is easy to do with baking something for them, sharing something with them, taking their kids for a few hours.(55:31):Because what if they just need a break from their children and maybe you could just watch their kids for a little bit, pick them up, take them to your house, watch them for a little bit. So I think there are ways that we can practically help each other that again, will make a world of difference to the person that's there next to you. And as always, calling your senators, writing letters, joining in on different campaigns that organizations are doing for around advocacy, checking in with your local city officials and your parent teacher and your schools, and figuring out what are we doing for the kids in our school even to be informed as a neighbor, what is it that our school's doing to protect our families and children? I think those are all good questions that we should always be doing and praying for people and praying specifically. We do that as a family. I think sometimes I don't know what else to do, but to say God to help.Danielle (56:35):Yeah, I mean, I have to go now, but I do think that's kind of key is not that God isn't going to intervene at some point practically, I think we are that active prayer answer for other people we're that answer. I'm not saying we're God, but we're the right. Yeah. Yeah. And just to step into that, be that answer, step into loving when it says, love your neighbor actually doing it and actually showing up and maybe loving your neighbor isn't bringing them dinner. Maybe it's just sitting down and listening to how their day went. Maybe you're not a therapist, maybe you're just a friend. Maybe you're just a community member, but you can sit in and you can hear how rough it was for that day and not take up your own space emotionally, but just be there to listen and then give them a hug and hang or leave. There's a lot of ways to show up and yeah, I'm challenged and want to do this more, so thank you. You'reSandra (57:36):Welcome. Thanks for having me.  Well, first I guess I would have to believe that there was or is an actual political dialogue taking place that I could potentially be a part of. And honestly, I'm not sure that I believe that.

Send us a textIn our first English/Spanish bilingual episode we talk international science communication with agronomist Dr. Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola.  Malu is equally comfortable giving lectures in university classroom or (out standing) in the middle of a wheat field.Note: We switch from English to Spanish at 20:20.Dr. Maria Luz "Malu" Zapiola earned her Master's in Crop Science and Genetics, as well as her Doctorate in Agronomy and Crop Science at Oregon State University.  She has worked as an agronomist for companies including Barenbrug Palaversich and Monsanto industry, focusing on forage trials and crop protection.  She has also worked as a professor at the Catholic University of Argentina, where she taught courses on crop protection and biotechnology, and directed a molecular biology lab.  She now works at Argenbio, conducting "train the trainer" programs and managing the Infoalimentos website, which is designed to combat misinformation and promote sustainable, science-based decision making. She hosts the Presentaciones Fructiferas podcasts, which focuses on improving science communication, the topic of this podcast.  Got a questions for us? Email us at wolfingdownfoodscience@gmail.comPlease take a minute to help others find our podcast by leaving a rating and comment on your podcasting app!

Today's podcast kicks off a new series, running through November 3rd, and concludes with Dr. Karl Lehman. This 6-week series focuses on identity, attachment, wounds, lament, and securing our attachment in Christ, not your marriage.In this episode of Neurodiverse Christian Couples, hosts Dan and Stephanie welcome back neurotheologian Dr. Jim Wilder for a deep dive into identity formation, attachment, and the brain, especially as it relates to neurodiverse individuals and marriages. Dr. Wilder explains how our identity develops from infancy through adolescence, highlighting key brain regions (like the orbital prefrontal cortex, corpus callosum, and mirror neuron system) and how they contribute to our sense of self and our ability to connect with others. He discusses what happens when these developmental processes are disrupted or different — as is often the case in autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences — and how this affects relationships, emotional regulation, and group belonging. The conversation explores: How attachment and caregiver attunement in infancy shape emotional identity.Why the adolescent brain shifts focus from Who am I? to Who are my people? — and how failing to find a “herd” can impact identity.The biological and neurological reasons why change (especially in neurodiverse individuals) takes time, encouragement, and community rather than just “trying harder.”Why accountability in the traditional sense often fails, and how a supportive group offering healthy correction is much more effective for growth and transformation.How autism impacts the identity center of the brain and its implications for marital relationships  This episode sets the stage for a series on identity and attachment, touching on grief, resilience, and sacred attachment, with upcoming guests offering complementary perspectives. If you're curious about how brain development, faith, and neurodiversity intersect — especially within marriage and community — this episode provides both insight and encouragement. About Our Guest Dr. Jim Wilder:Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim grew up in South America and is bilingual (English/Spanish). He is the author of nineteen books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. Dr. Wilder has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary, and elsewhere.  Dr. Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of theology and brain science. Life Model Works builds on the fifty-year legacy of Shepherd's House, which began in the 1970s as a ministry to street kids in Van Nuys, California. In those early days, Jim worked with the team of volunteer counselors and Fuller Seminary faculty to build a counseling center to help broken people recover from negative habits, addictions, abuse, and trauma. By the 1990s, Jim was Assistant Director and later Executive Director of Shepherd's House, helping hundreds of pastors and churches with their toughest counseling cases. Jim was intimately involved in 1987 when Shepherd's House conducted a careful review of why some people with the same level of trauma and treatment recovered, but others did not. The results of this case-by-case study became The Life Model, a new recovery model. The Life Model study findings were published in Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You. Other podcasts we referenced:Escaping Enemy Mode Podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/episode/escaping-enemy-mode-with-dr-jim-wilder--52449734 What is LifeModel?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOcc2QJ0tTg Fear Bonds and Love Bonds with Dr. Wilderhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-bonds-love-bonds-and-q-a-with-dr-jim-wilder--57526192 Dr. Wilder's Books for 2026 CoursesLife Passages of MenGrowing a More Human Community  

Mitchell Frederick - Sangre y Sombra (Original Mix) www.nocturnalradio.live // www.mitchellfrederick.com English: In the shadows… I wait for you. Español: En la sangre… te siento. English: Touch me here… never let go. Español: Susurra mi nombre… lento. English: Fire inside, body control, Español: Dame tu alma, dame tu voz, English: Heat in my veins, darkness divine, Español: Noche prohibida… you are mine. English: Every move… temptation calls, Español: Cada paso… romper las paredes, English: Skin on skin, we lose the time, Español: Esta pasión… nunca muere. Eyes like danger, lips like sin, Your breath pulls me deeper in, English + Spanish tangled tight, Love and madness burn tonight. English: Faster… harder… deeper… darker… Español: Rápido… más fuerte… sin miedo… más bajo… English: Fire inside, body control, Español: Dame tu alma, dame tu voz, English: Heat in my veins, darkness divine, Español: Noche prohibida… you are mine. English: Breathe… Español: Respira… English: Touch… Español: Siente… English: Give me more… Español: No pares nunca… English: Bound in rhythm, no escape, Español: Cuerpos juntos… fuego en la piel, English: Chains of desire, shadows awake, Español: Esta noche… nada es real. Every scream becomes a prayer, Every drop is ours to share, English + Spanish, flesh and flame, Burning fast, we lose our names. English: Fire inside, body control, Español: Dame tu alma, dame tu voz, English: Heat in my veins, darkness divine, Español: Noche prohibida… you are mine. #Techno #DarkTechno #DeepTech #TechnoMusic #DeepHouse #TechnoVibes #DarkTech #ElectronicMusic #UndergroundTechno #TechnoLovers #VocalTechno #MelodicTechno #TechnoDJ #TechnoCommunity #DeepTechno #TechnoMix #TechnoTracks #VocalHouse #TechnoFamily #TechnoCulture #TechnoLife #DarkHouse #TechnoAddict #DeepVibes #TechnoScene #VocalElectronic #TechnoParty #TechnoSound #TechnoArtists #DeepTechVibes

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What happens when one executive combines legal expertise with human resources leadership? Joshua Horenstein, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer & Corporate Secretary at Innophos, reveals the powerful advantages of his dual role in this fascinating conversation.Leading both legal and HR departments for a global phosphate company with 1,500 employees worldwide, Joshua leverages his unique position to provide comprehensive solutions that traditional, siloed departments often miss. "Running both departments has made me better at both functions," he explains. "It made me a better lawyer, a better executive, a better leader overall."Throughout his 15-year tenure at InnoFOS, Joshua has navigated significant corporate transitions, including a $1 billion public-private sale. His cross-functional perspective proved invaluable during these pivotal moments, allowing him to address both the structural aspects of transactions and their human impacts simultaneously. "CEOs and boards like just having one person to talk to," he notes, highlighting how his multifaceted role streamlines executive communication.Beyond his formal responsibilities, Joshua also leads the company's ESG initiatives with a practical approach that balances environmental and social objectives with business performance. "I refuse to believe you can't be a good environmental steward and also make money," he asserts, though he acknowledges this equilibrium requires thoughtful effort rather than pursuing ESG initiatives for their own sake.Mentorship represents another cornerstone of Joshua's leadership philosophy. Drawing from mentors who shaped his own career, he's implemented innovative programs at InnoFOS, including an English-Spanish buddy system connecting employees across different regions—strengthening both language skills and cross-cultural collaboration.For professionals navigating their own system transformations, Joshua offers this wisdom: "Plan...but part of that humility is recognizing it's never going to go 100 percent to plan." This balanced perspective—thorough preparation paired with adaptive flexibility—defines his approach to leadership challenges in today's complex corporate landscape.Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn to continue the conversation about cross-functional leadership and how breaking down departmental silos can create more effective executive leadership.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Ready to take the next step in your customer service career? Here's what top employers are really looking for—and what you should expect in return.More information is available at https://www.ttecjobs.com/en/job/malta/bilingual-customer-service-representative-spanish-english/44028/79803912672 TTEC City: Austin Address: 100 Congress Avenue Website: https://www.ttecjobs.com/en

Expert Panel: Amy Hobek, PhD, CCC-SLP, Fé González Murray, EdD, CCC-SLP, Vishnu KK Nair, Archie Soelaeman, Betty Yu and Reem KhamisTake ACTION HERE: Changes to 2020 certification standards feedback. Survey. (n.d.). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020_Cert_ChangesThis episode will be available for 0.1 ASHA CEU on July 2Correction Note from Dr. Betty: “During the recording I referred to the executive order targeting associations with assets of $500 million or more. I thought ASHA met that criteria but actually ASHA's net assets are around $174 million.”In this episode, Michelle and Erin host an all start line up of colleagues from across the globe to discuss ASHA's Proposed Changes to the “2020 Certification Standards” and the long-term ramifications that these changes could have for our profession. This conversation is timely in that there are only a matter of days, roughly 3 weeks or less, for audiologists and speech-language pathologists (including students) to write in and advocate to ASHA on whether the proposed changes to the 2020 Certification Standards should be accepted… changes that remove key words and language that were hard fought to obtain. Be informed that this conversation does address political rationale behind the changes and offer a plethora of resources for individuals to grow their knowledge regarding the long-term ramifications of these proposed changes… but it ends with resources on how to make your voice heard! So, come join the ladies of “First Bite” and ADVOCATE!About the Panel: Amy Hobek, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati. Her teaching and scholarship focus on equity and inclusion, with an emphasis on valuing and legitimizing cultural and linguistic variations in these areas within individuals, families, and communities. She is also a licensed speech language pathologist providing clinic supervision of graduate students in a culturally and linguistically diverse preschool setting on UC's campus. She is a co-chair of the Cultural Humility Task Force of the National Black Association of Speech Language and Hearing. She is a topic co-chair of Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural-Linguistic Diversity for the ASHA 2025 Convention. Professor Reem Khamis (also known as Reem Khamis-Dakwar) is Professor Emerita at Adelphi University and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn. Her expertise centers on language development, processing, and clinical services within the sociolinguistic context of diglossia and diverse populations. Dr. Khamis is co-founder of the Journal of the Critical Study of Communication and Disability (JCSCD) and a co-founding member of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Scientists Equity Action Collective. She currently serves as Language Section Editor for the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR). She received the Excellence in Diversity Award in 2020 from the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD). Fé González Murray, EdD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northern Arizona University. Prior to joining the NAU faculty, she worked for 25 years as an English/Spanish bilingual speech-language pathologist in various settings, most notably in public schools serving Indigenous American, migrant, and immigrant populations. In addition to teaching and supervising clinical rotations, she facilitates workshops nationally and internationally on topics related to responsive practice with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and their families, including multilingualism and collaboration with interpreters. Vishnu KK Nair is a lecturer in the School of...

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: Award-winning Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak reveals why the most innovative school leaders aren't just adding new programs—they're actively tearing down outdated practices to make room for transformational student experiences. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Dr. Nick Polyak is the proud superintendent of the award-winning Leyden Community High School District 212. He earned his undergraduate degree from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, his Masters from Governors State University, and his Ed.D. from Loyola University Chicago. Nick has been a classroom teacher and coach, a building and district level administrator, a School Board member, and a superintendent in both central Illinois and suburban Chicago. Nick earned an IASA School of Advanced Leadership Fellowship and he also graduated from the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program. He teaches for both the Illinois and National Aspiring Superintendent Academies and has co-authored four books on school leadership. Breaking Down the Old Rules

Jenny Hughes, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and PTSD. As the founder of  The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, Jenny helps trauma therapists be human again as they learn how to manage vicarious trauma and enhance vicarious resilience together. Clinically, she practices Brainspotting, EMDR, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Jenny is the author of The PTSD Recovery Workbook and Triggers to Glimmers: A Vicarious Resilience Journal and Workbook.Cesilia is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Brainspotting Consultant and Trainer. She was recently named the first Bilingual (Spanish) Latinx Brainspotting Trainer in the USA. She hosts and facilitates a quarterly free Brainspotting support group for bilingual clinicians nationwide. Her clinical specialties include working with trauma, performance, kids, group therapy, and the Latinx community. In addition to Brainspotting, Cesilia's trainings include IFS, EMDR, and Theraplay. As a private practice clinician, she offers bilingual (English/Spanish) and bi-cultural psychotherapy and consultation. In This EpisodeLearn more about Cesilia at growingmindfulpsychotherapy.comLearn more about Jenny and BRAVE at braveproviders.com---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

A faithful Christian marriage doesn't happen by accident. In this special 250th episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow share candid stories and biblical truths about protecting your marriage from temptation, emotional affairs, and pornography. Adultery doesn't start with a moment—it starts with a drift. Learn how to guard your heart, invest in your spouse, and pursue God-honoring intimacy in today's culture. Marriage isn't just about avoiding disaster. It's about building joy, unity, and strength over time. Discover practical wisdom on social media boundaries, how fantasy shapes emotional detachment, and why investing in your spouse's needs protects both hearts. If your marriage feels stuck or threatened, this episode is for you. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - How emotional affairs begin and how to guard against them - Why pornography doesn't disappear after marriage - The connection between temptation, fantasy, and dissatisfaction - How to talk to your kids about protecting marriage in a digital age - Hope and biblical encouragement for couples struggling with betrayal or disconnection Featured Resources: Visionary Family Conference — Join us for a weekend that strengthens your faith and family. Upcoming events in Iowa, Michigan, and Wyoming. Learn more: https://visionaryfam.com/events Visionary Family Community — Connect with families around the world committed to passing faith to the next generation. Join us here: https://visionaryfam.com/community Jesus the Reigning King — A family devotional to help your household grow in faith after Easter. Available on Amazon and in English/Spanish: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1497471818/  Love this episode? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts or prayer requests to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Be sure to subscribe to Family Vision on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube and leave a review to help others discover the show. Next Episode Preview: Join us as we continue our conversation on the 7th commandment and how it applies to our kids and families. 

Pastor Chapman "Seven Signs I'm Getting Up" English/Spanish

AARP Friendly Voice Center Program was established in April 2023 emphasizing volunteer engagement and community support. The volunteers are vetted for the program and selected after a two-week mentorship period with one of our Friendly Voice leadership team members. There are English/Spanish speaking volunteers and scripts that provide a list of conversation starters, i.e., hobbies, travel, work, family and fun questions. The conversations help to strengthen compassion while maintaining firm boundaries and adhering to AARP policies.

Struggling with life's challenges? We all do. But today we're discovering how hardships shouldn't surprise us — even as God's Kingdom people! We're diving into Acts 14, where Paul reveals a surprising truth: “We must go through many hardships to enter the Kingdom of God.” Far from a setback, hardship is the doorway to a vibrant faith and God's unshakable culture. You'll learn: • Why trials are the path to spiritual maturity • How Jesus walks with you through every storm • Practical steps to prepare for life's battles Bonus! Here are some movies about historical figures — followers of Jesus — who went through incredible hardship in order to establish God's Kingdom. Hit pause on Netflix and watch these to be encouraged on your own journey: Corrie ten Boom: The Hiding Place / El refugio or El escondite Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy / Pastor, espía, asesino Elisabeth Elliot: End of the Spear / El fin de la lanza Richard Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ / Torturado por Cristo William Tyndale: God's Outlaw / El forajido de Dios Harriet Tubman: Harriet / Harriet: En busca de la libertad Martin Luther: Luther / Lutero William Wilberforce: Amazing Grace / Gracia asombrosa   Join our English-Spanish congregation as we worship boldly and serve our city and world. Watch now to uncover how God's Kingdom culture can reshape your heart and home!

Hello to you Michelle, friend, world traveler, and storyteller listening in Victoria, BC, Canadalands!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories from Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Maybe like me you've been hearing how this country of ours is miserably divided in ways we have never been before. It's true. We have our divisions born of misunderstanding, ignorance, lack of compassion, and precious few opportunities to enjoy a neighborhood potluck with good food and stories because if ever there was a way to heal division we bring out food and stories to connect us.And! Music! Here's a favorite song by folksinger Lorre Wyatt  called Somos el Barco (We Are the Boat). Listen to the original recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwPA6WdfJ0YAnother version was recorded by The UU Congregation of Phoenix Video Choir. Click HERE to listen and spread the music all over like grape jelly on a toddler!Click HERE to access English & Spanish lyrics so you can sing along  CTA: Be the first on your block to host a potluck, eat good food, tell some stories, sing some songs, and get us all back on track!"Be well, do good work, keep in touch!" You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. 

Dominic Ledesma, Board President of Nuestro Mundo, and Joshua Forehand, Principal of Nuestro Mundo Community School talk with Jan about the 4K-5th grade English-Spanish immersion school. The post Nuestro Mundo Community School — English/Spanish Immersion appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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¿Sabías que aún si crees que no hablas inglés, lo más seguro es que hablaste inglés hoy en algún momento? En las últimas semanas hemos aprendido bastante de palabras prestadas de otros idiomas, las que se llaman “loan words.” Hoy vamos a cerrar este tema, por el momento, con la historia compartida entre el inglés y otro idioma muy importante, que ha influenciado mucho al inglés actual. Si pensaste en el inglés y el español, ¡felicitaciones!  Desde los tiempos de piratas hasta vaqueros, los dos idiomas se han prestado muchas palabras entre sí. Hoy en día, con el internet y la popularidad de las comidas latinas, tenemos más loan words que nunca. ¿Estás listo o lista para aprender sobre las palabras prestadas más comunes entre el español y el inglés? ¡Entonces vamos a comenzar! Then, let's begin!Recuerda que todos los recursos para este episodio, incluyendo la transcripción, la tabla de vocabulario y ejercicios para repasar el aprendizaje están disponibles en nuestro sitio web. Haz clic en este enlace para ver todos los recursos para este episodio:  https://www.inglesdesdecero.ca/187Dale “me gusta” a nuestra página en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inglesdesde0/Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingles.desde.cero/Aprende inglés con nativos que se formaron en su enseñanza. ¡Visita nuestro sitio web, https://www.inglesdesdecero.ca/ para inscribirte y seguir todas nuestras lecciones! __No dejes pasar esta oportunidad con Shopify y regístrate para un período de prueba por solo un dólar al mes en shopify.mx/desdecero

In this episode, I sit down with multi-lingual (English/Spanish) coaching teammate and life-long learner Lydia Carpenter. Lydia is a first-generation farmer with a fascinating background in climate science and meteorology and a passion for people in agriculture. Together we explore the difference between "complicated" and "complex" systems, particularly as they apply to farm transition and family dynamics. Through the lens of complexity theory, we discuss why cookie-cutter checklists often fall short and how embracing complexity can actually be empowering for farm families. Access the full show notes for this episode at elainefroese.com. Discover more about our guest: Lydia Carpenter Elaine Froese Resources: Watch this episode on YouTube. SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach MEMBERSHIP - become at Farm Family Harmony Member RESOURCES - download for FREE   CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition  BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here for Elaine or her coaches Timestamps 0:00:30 Introduction to Lydia Carpenter and complexity theory 0:03:55 Complicated is not the same as complex  0:07:00 The three circles: family, management, and ownership 0:09:15 Why checklists aren't always the answer 0:10:38 Key characteristics of complex systems 0:13:02 The importance of internal and external stories 0:15:37 Creating space for meaningful dialogue 0:18:33 Self-awareness and situational awareness 0:21:41 Working with patterns and making changes 0:25:05 The power of diverse voices and perspectives 0:28:18 Moving forward despite uncertainty 0:30:34 Taking the next steps and creating healthy patterns 0:32:45 Embracing complexity in farm transition 0:34:50 The importance of ongoing dialogue and communication

In this episode, veteran judiciary interpreter Janis Palma and our host Maria Ceballos-Wallis, delve into the evolving ethics of judiciary interpreting. They explore the foundational impact of the Court Interpreters Act of 1978, the influence of early conference interpreting standards, and the challenges interpreters face in maintaining ethical practices while ensuring fair due process. They also touch on how technology and collaboration are reshaping the field and the necessity of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to enhance communication for limited English proficient individuals.About this week's guest:Janis Palma has been a federally-certified judiciary interpreter since 1981. She is also certified by NAJIT (the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators) as an English-Spanish interpreter and translator, and by the State of Texas as a Master Licensed Court Interpreter.She holds a Ph.D. in Language Studies, a Master's in Legal Studies, and a Master's in Puerto Rican and Caribbean History and Literature. She is now enrolled in the Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design Ph.D. program at Clemson University.She has been teaching judiciary interpreting through professional associations, private organizations, higher education institutions, and government agencies since 1986. As an independent researcher her interest is focused right now on the intersections between judiciary interpreting theory and practice, law and legal language, but is also starting to explore the rhetoric of justice for language minorities in the U.S.Her most recent published work includes “Literary metaphors in legal English and their conveyance to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals in the context of U.S. courts.” (Oct. 2024) International Journal for the Semiotics of Law.; “When interpreting does not remove the language barrier: interpreter ethics at odds with due process rights in U.S. courts.” Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy, U. of Texas at Austin Law School, Vol. 29, Spring 2023. (pp. 25-45).; The Legal Duty of Care: What is it and how does it impact the role of the judiciary interpreter? (Available at The ATA Chronicle. Vol 52)

I regularly hear from therapists who ask me questions about how to evaluate language in a way that gives detailed, meaningful, and accurate information.Most people know standardized tests only show a small fraction of what we need to know when it comes to language and cognition, yet many clinicians still don't consistently utilize a complete portfolio evaluation. A lot barriers get in the way, including:

Ser libre era bueno: Dos narrativas de esclavos del Caribe angloparlante – Bilingue inglés/español (Being free was good: Two slave narratives from the English-speaking Caribbean – Bilingual version English- Spanish) trae a la vida las historias de Mary Prince y Ashton Warner, dos personas esclavizadas del Caribe angloparlante que dictaron sus testimonios a la autora británica Susan Strickland. Prince fue la primera mujer esclavizada del Caribe en emprender tal esfuerzo. Este texto bilingüe, con una introducción en español, no solo es un recurso valioso para investigadores y estudiantes de literatura, sino que también es accesible y atractivo para otros adultos, adolescentes y jóvenes. Ofrece una perspectiva única sobre las experiencias de las personas esclavizadas en el Caribe y su lucha por la libertad. Biografía de la autora La Dra. Carmen J. Jiménez nació y se crió en Puerto Rico. Obtuvo su doctorado en la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, especializándose en Literatura Afro-Hispánica. Hace trece años, trabajó como traductora independiente para una prestigiosa empresa multinacional, donde descubrió su profunda pasión por la traducción. Ahora ha logrado combinar con éxito estos dos intereses. Los intereses de investigación de la Dra. Jiménez se centran en el examen crítico de las representaciones de raza y género en relación con personas negras y afro-hispánicas en la poesía y la narrativa. Además, la Dra. Jiménez se especializa en la traducción de narrativas de esclavos al idioma español. Como miembro de la comunidad afro-hispánica, utiliza su amplio conocimiento y experiencia para educar y arrojar luz sobre las valiosas contribuciones de este grupo, a menudo olvidado, tanto en el aula como a través de sus artículos publicados. Presenta Irene Benavides, Assistant Editor, Vernon Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ser libre era bueno: Dos narrativas de esclavos del Caribe angloparlante – Bilingue inglés/español (Being free was good: Two slave narratives from the English-speaking Caribbean – Bilingual version English- Spanish) trae a la vida las historias de Mary Prince y Ashton Warner, dos personas esclavizadas del Caribe angloparlante que dictaron sus testimonios a la autora británica Susan Strickland. Prince fue la primera mujer esclavizada del Caribe en emprender tal esfuerzo. Este texto bilingüe, con una introducción en español, no solo es un recurso valioso para investigadores y estudiantes de literatura, sino que también es accesible y atractivo para otros adultos, adolescentes y jóvenes. Ofrece una perspectiva única sobre las experiencias de las personas esclavizadas en el Caribe y su lucha por la libertad. Biografía de la autora La Dra. Carmen J. Jiménez nació y se crió en Puerto Rico. Obtuvo su doctorado en la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania, especializándose en Literatura Afro-Hispánica. Hace trece años, trabajó como traductora independiente para una prestigiosa empresa multinacional, donde descubrió su profunda pasión por la traducción. Ahora ha logrado combinar con éxito estos dos intereses. Los intereses de investigación de la Dra. Jiménez se centran en el examen crítico de las representaciones de raza y género en relación con personas negras y afro-hispánicas en la poesía y la narrativa. Además, la Dra. Jiménez se especializa en la traducción de narrativas de esclavos al idioma español. Como miembro de la comunidad afro-hispánica, utiliza su amplio conocimiento y experiencia para educar y arrojar luz sobre las valiosas contribuciones de este grupo, a menudo olvidado, tanto en el aula como a través de sus artículos publicados. Presenta Irene Benavides, Assistant Editor, Vernon Press Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¿Sabías que hay palabras en inglés que ya conoces, aunque nunca las hayas estudiado? No, no es magia, son cognados: palabras que suenan y se escriben casi igual en español e inglés, ¡y que además significan lo mismo!Pero aquí está el truco: aunque estos 'amigos' del vocabulario te faciliten el aprendizaje, la pronunciación puede ser diferente. Con unos pequeños ajustes en cómo suenan, podrás aprovechar estas palabras familiares y hablar inglés con más confianza. ¡Vamos a descubrir cómo!Recuerda que todos los recursos para este episodio, incluyendo la transcripción, la tabla de vocabulario y ejercicios para repasar el aprendizaje están disponibles en nuestro sitio web. Haz clic en este enlace para ver todos los recursos para este episodio:  https://www.inglesdesdecero.ca/176Dale “me gusta” a nuestra página en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inglesdesde0/Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingles.desde.cero/Aprende inglés con nativos que se formaron en su enseñanza. ¡Visita nuestro sitio web, https://www.inglesdesdecero.ca/ para inscribirte y seguir todas nuestras lecciones!

Annie Droege, Regional Director, Western Ohio of the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio talks with Lorena Mora-Mowry about the new bilingual English/ Spanish book collection now available to families in Ohio. "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio mails children one age-appropriate book each month until the child's fifth birthday. All children between the ages of birth and five years old in Ohio can sign up to receive a free monthly book delivery" explains Annie. Books included in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library are selected by the Dollywood Foundation's Blue Ribbon Book Selection Committee, a specifically selected panel of early childhood literacy experts. Each book is age-appropriate for the child receiving it, and arrives in the mail at no cost to families.  In Ohio, 409,075 children are currently receiving a monthly book delivery from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Ohio. This totals to 61% of the state's eligible population.  To learn more, visit OhioImaginationLibrary.org.

AM with Dr. Joey Peyton "The Second Commandment / El segundo mandamiento !"English / Spanish www.charlesgrobinette.comHelp us Equip Millions 2 Reach Billions by liking & subscribing to our AM podcast & YouTube channels! Please leave a review on the podcast channel.Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../apostolic.../id1570904065Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@charlesgrobinetteJoin Our Monthly Giving family:https://www.globalmissions.com/giving/enroll-as-pim.aspxHelp fund Holy Ghost Crusades:By TEXT 2 GIVE:“Please text the name ROBINETTE to the number 71777, tap the link that you receive and choose Crusades on the dropdown menu. For TEXT 2 GIVE, please take note of the section towards the bottom of the form and be sure to select the option to cover the payment processing fee. Grab your AUDIO copy of Radically Apostolic!Paperback and kindle available in Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and English: https://a.co/d/3kgNbjxSend us a Text Message. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1639030158?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_VZBSV9T4GT4AMRWEWXJE&skipTwisterOG=1 Support the Show.https://www.youtube.com/@charlesgrobinette ... https://www.instagram.com/charles.g.robinette/

Today's guest is Deborah Charnes, a former international corporate marketing communication strategist turned yoga therapist and author of the book From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram. Deborah shares her journey of overcoming chronic back pain and digestive disorders and leaving a high-pressure corporate job to transform her mental health and well-being through mindfulness, self-care, meditation, and yoga.   In this episode, they talk about: Deborah's experience with chronic pain and digestive disorders and how her book offers holistic approaches to managing these issues Tips and tricks for incorporating a healthy routine into daily life for busy people Helping people with extreme stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression How can health professionals make people feel more comfortable addressing mental health issues How has stress taken over modern lifestyles, and how does this differ across generations The differences between Ayurvedic medicine and Western allopathic medicine The importance of getting specialized advice from yoga therapists to ensure safe and appropriate practices when doing yoga   Memorable Quotes   “The people that need to meditate the most are the ones that don't have time to meditate.”   “The vast majority of our health problems are aggravated or caused by stress or by lifestyle.”   “We have to take time out and nourish ourselves...find some time to disconnect.” BIO: For two decades, Deborah managed hundreds of news conferences, editorial board meetings, press briefings, and one-on-one interviews. She worked with security, communications, and advance teams for John McCain, Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, then-Vice President Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Bernie Sanders, megastar Jennifer Lopez, and the Vice President of El Salvador. To balance the chaotic scales directing major league campaigns, it was essential for her to soothe the stress and 24/7 schedule with body, mind, and soul lifesavers. In 2011, Deborah left the high-pressure demands as an international corporate marketing communications strategist. Moving forward, she dedicated that same energy to positive transformation—of herself and others. She vowed to never stop learning—or sharing. Already a certified yoga teacher, she added training in Ayurvedic massage therapy, nutrition, and cooking. She received certification in multiple holistic modalities and after an additional 800 hours of specialized training became one of the first bilingual (English/Spanish) certified yoga therapists in Texas. Coaching people with many challenges, she seeks to boost the body, mind, and spirit through simple techniques. To that end, she has created a dozen signature therapeutic workshops. A travel blogger since the early WordPress days, she has published 500 mind/body and lifestyle articles. Her deep commitment to helping others achieve maximum well-being led her to write her award-winning book, “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram.”   Listen To Episode 268 Below: Mentioned In This Episode: From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram book: deborahcharnes.com/book Deborah's Website: deborahcharnes.com Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast

Welcome to Episode 181 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: Kristin McGee has announced that she is leaving Peloton. A statement from Peloton attributes Ross, Kristin, and Kendall all leaving due to contract negotiations. Peloton has added a new feature where they will email video clips of your shoutouts in class to you. You can now filter by device type when looking for replacement parts for your Bike or Tread. Andy Speer has a new Total Strength: Density Training 2 program that uses a weight bench. There is a new Strength for Golfers in German program with Irene Kaymer in addition to Selena's program. Peloton has made the entire Lindsey Stirling x Becs Gentry tread class available for free on YouTube. Peloton had several special classes in honor of Juneteenth this week. Peloton also celebrated Father's Day last weekend with special classes in English & Spanish. “This Week At Peloton” highlights the first live DJ classes from the UK & more. This month's outdoor group run from Peloton Studios London is pride themed. Mayla Wedekind will hold a book reading as part of the London Calling weekend. There is a sale on Peloton hardware in Australia through June 30th. Happy Birthday to Selena Samuela. Alex Toussaint had a book event last week. Hannah Corbin hosted the CMA awards. Cody Rigsby is starting a podcast. Several instructors were at Cannes Lions. Jess King teases she may start a podcast. Jess King & DJ John Michael will DJ together at an event. Camila Ramon has a new partnership with the NY Nature Conservancy. John Mills was on the Kelly Clarkson show. Christine D'Ercole is holding another Wordshop event in November. Christine D'Ercole was on the “Just Getting Better” podcast. Cody Rigsby showed off his Disney Monsters at Work character. Emma Lovewell shares her postpartum plans. Peloton held a TikTok event at PSL. Peloton hosted a “Workforce Well-Being” Panel. Chris & Jamie share their, and the community's, class picks of the week. Enjoy the show? Become a Pelo Buddy TV Supporter!  Find details here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can find links to full articles on each of these topics from the episode page here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/pelo-buddy-tv-episode-181/ The show is also available via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeloBuddy This episode is hosted by Chris Lewis (#PeloBuddy) & Jamie Brooks (#Pedal_To_Paris).

About Ronel AboutAboutRonel Schodt - Co-Founder and Vice President of Growth and Sales at Kai's Education."Empowering the Next Generation of Learners and Educators"As Co-Founder and Vice President of Sales at Kai's Education, I have dedicated my career to transforming how young minds engage with education.My journey began with a vision to merge play with learning, creating an environment where students are not just taught but are truly engaged and inspired.My commitment is to democratize advanced technology education, making it accessible and enjoyable for all.In my dual role, I focus on:Visionary Leadership: As a founding member, I've played a pivotal role in shaping our mission, strategy, and culture, always aiming to impact education globally.Strategic Sales Initiatives: I lead our sales strategy, focusing on expanding our reach and ensuring that educators and institutions worldwide can access our innovative learning solutions.Partnership Development: Building strong relationships with educational bodies, technology partners, and communities Some info about Kai's Education Kai's on X KaiBot K8 Screen-free coding Hybris with an iPad companion app, Kainundrum Lite that has a non-reader mode, English/Spanish text-to-speech, projects, and full accessibility mode Kainundrum.com - a game-based platform with physical and virtual robots SWIFT Playgrounds K5 Uniqueness  a. Fully inclusive for neuro-diverse and unlock coding for blind b. Physical robots in a virtual world as puzzles, mazes, and escape rooms c. Bug detection and autonomous charging d. Curriculum-aligned lesson plans - focus on core subjects, Maths, Literary, STEAM e. Free onboarding and PD STEAM toolbox with 100+ project-based standard-aligned lessons AR/VR mats, launching new mat at ISTE, Water Cycle with a lesson plan for grades 6-8 Collaborative coding, including design avatars in Tinkercad and Minecraft Physical robots in a virtual world as puzzles, mazes, and escape rooms Free onboarding and PDKai's Clan Grade 5+

Guest: Gary Plooster | Julian Gibb interviews Gary Plooster of the Neighborhood Christian Clinic. Are you bi-lingual, English/Spanish? They need volunteers. Learn how you may be able to help with a wholistic mission. The Neighborhood Christian Clinic provides faith based medical/dental care in the name of Jesus, for those who are uninsured an, or underserved. https://thechristianclinic.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Katie Oshita and Gina Nigro discuss lactation support and tongue tie in both the US and Spain.  In both locations, there are a lot of differences in the care available, and many similarities.  Both parts of the world have many confusing options when trying to find a "breastfeeding expert".  Listen as Katie and Gina discuss ways to support clients, encourage community and educate providers about the importance of expert lactation support.Podcast Guest: Gina Nigro is a bilingual (English/Spanish) lactation consultant (IBCLC) that has been assisting breastfeeding mothers for over 25 years, and now through telehealth all over the world.Like many new mothers, when Gina had her first baby, she was overwhelmed by conflicting information: at the hospital, at the pediatrician, and from well-meaning friends and family.Gina's realization that she would have missed out on experiencing breastfeeding had it not been for the quality support she finally received, led her to want to “pay it forward” and help others. She first trained as a volunteer breastfeeding counselor in Houston, Texas, then as a birth doula in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and finally sat for the exam to become an IBCLC in Seville, Spain. She is currently living in Oropesa del Mar in Spain.Gina believes that all mothers deserve quality emotional and educational support so they can have a fulfilling experience breastfeeding their babies. It shouldn't be just a matter of good luck. She's dedicated to giving mothers effective guidance and caring support with real results. Her greatest satisfaction is the joy of seeing that look on both mothers' and babies' faces that says: Just what I always wanted.Podcast host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 22 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  Katie is a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com 

Erica Joins some amazing mental health professionals to have an honest discussion about infertility, family building and mental health. The emotions you go through trying to build a familyStigma of infertility in cultural communities.Navigating family building with fertility support awarenessDealing with the expectations of motherhoodStaying positive during the fertility processLaudy Burgos, LCSW-R, PMH-C is a bilingual English/Spanish licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of experience in the area of perinatal mood disorders; and family and children's services.Dr. Claudia Marchetti is a Psychotherapist and New York State licensed Social Worker specializing in couples navigating IVF and sexual dysfunction. In particular, Claudia focuses on the possible anxiety, embarrassment, and stress that couples are faced with throughout these processes.Luisa Lopez currently serves as President at the Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund and Director of Social Services and Communications at the Urban Outreach Center of NYC. At the Latino Social Work Coalition, she passionately emphasizes the crucial need for culturally and linguistically competent social workers, highlighting their indispensable role in enhancing public life and civic participation.Follow LatinX in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

While you can easily hear many languages in Middle Tennessee, Spanish is the second-most spoken language here after English. For anyone who is not fully bilingual, communicating across a language barrier can be at times humorous, but more often than not frustrating, discouraging, if not high stakes when it comes to situations involving medical care, education or basic services. So how can we better connect? Today, we're talking with the people behind companies and organizations that offer local Spanish and English language classes as well as resources available for English Learning students and families in the Metro Nashville Public Schools. Aunque puede que escuche muchos idiomas en el área central de Tennessee, el español es el 2° idioma más hablado después del inglés. Para todos aquellos que no son completamente bilingües, la comunicación que se da cuando existe una barrera en el lenguaje a veces puede ser graciosa, pero con más frecuencia es frustrante, desalentadora, y hasta puede llegar a representar un alto riesgo cuando se presentan situaciones que involucran el cuidado médico, educación o servicios básicos. Entonces, ¿como podemos conectarnos de mejor manera? Hoy estaremos hablando con algunos representantes de compañías y organizaciones que ofrecen clases de inglés y español, además de compartir recursos disponibles para estudiantes y familias que están aprendiendo inglés en las Escuelas Públicas de Metro. Guests: Beatriz Ordaz Ramírez,  Voces de Nashville Becca Blank, Voces de Nashville  Joleen Radnoti, Read to Succeed (Rutherford County, 615-738-7323) Maria Paula Zapata, Conexión Americás (615-270-9252) Vanessa Lazón,  Metro Nashville Public Schools English Learners (615-259-4636) Manny Díaz de León,  Metro Nashville Public Schools English Learners Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys. El episodio de hoy fue producido por Katherine Ceicys.

A new year brings new opportunities and a new perspective. We want our outlook to be on Looking Up. In our text today Joshua has a new leadership responsibility to lead Israel into Canaan. We examine how he responds when he meets an unexpected visitor. Scripture text: Joshua 5:13-15 Questions? Email:  hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 331

Jesus was born into a difficult time in the history of Israel. John put it like this, “In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not.” Simeon, an elderly man in Jerusalem at the temple called Jesus a “light” who would be revealed to the gentiles. Christmas truly brings a message of hope and light to a dark and weary world!  Scripture: Luke 1, 2.Questions? Email:  hello@citylifechurch.nycFor more information visit: https://citylifechurch.nycFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylifechurchnyc?locale=eo_EOAll Music Licensed through CCLI - https://us.ccli.com/CCLI Streaming Plus License # 21120922Episode 330

How to do a pelvic exam in Spanish, in a setting like the ED or urgent care where you won't do a pap smear, and you may not have foot rests or stirrups on your gurney.The ALL-SPANISH version starts at 11:47  

Bio: SCOTT HIGHTOWER is the author of four books of poetry in the US. He has published two bilingual collections in Spain. He is also the editor of the bi-lingual (English/Spanish) poetry anthology 2012 Women Rowing: Mujeres A Los Remos, Mantis Editores, Guadalajara, Mexico. Hightower's awards include a Hayden Carruth Book Award and a Barnstone Translation Prize. Originally from Texas, he has itinerantly sojourned in India, Italy, Spain, and now lives in Manhattan where he teaches at NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Scott will have his seventh book of poetry, Imperative to Spare, published by Rebel Satori Press in November of this year. It is a stunning portrait of grief prompted by the loss of his partner of over 40 years. It is his best collection yet and a remarkable contribution to contemporary American and LGBT poetry. Fellow poet and author of instead, it is dark Cynthia Hogue praised: “By turns poignantly honest and sardonically defiant, Hightower chronicles with rare brio the harrowing challenges of navigating the daily after his ‘worst fear' has happened…This necessary volume blazes a trail through despair to wisdom.” Email: shightower@nyc.rr.com Social Media https://wInstagram.com/shightower2018 https://www.facebook.com/es.torrealta https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Hightower

Parents have to have many uncomfortable conversations with children at different ages and maturity stages.  For example, explaining to a child why some relatives are not welcome into your home, explaining to them what to do if a police officer pulls them over, or having to tell them how to be safe to prevent sexual abuse or human trafficking.  The list goes on. There are many conversations that we must have with kids that no one prepares us for. I believe that we are in an era where these conversations are becoming more public.  To help you learn how you can have the conversation of body consent, boundaries and safety, I invited Veronica Del Pino, a  bilingual (ENG/SPAN) licensed clinical social worker to share with you everything you need to know about working with a professional to help you learn how to have these hard conversations and manage your own trauma. We talk about: 

In this week's show we discuss the topic that is on many people's minds due to the political climate. Julia M. Ponce-Vega Director of Immigrant Services at Mercy Center in Bronx, NY shares her expertise on the subject.  We discuss the asylum crisis, immigration process and reprieve for people under political persecution, affected by social upheaval or who have experienced domestic violence that arrive at our borders. This topic was discussed by Bill Maher and his guests Fareed Zakaria, and Ian Bremmer on 11/03/23 in his show Real Time, getting everything wrong on the subject. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-time-with-bill-maher/id98746009?i=1000633654016Mystic-Skeptic Radio produces programs such as Uncensored & Raiders of the Unknown. Some of the ongoing series are: Jesus The Israelite, Anti-Semitism Rising & Paul's Legacy (all available on our YouTube channels). In the past 8 years we have featured academics (Amy Jill Levine) , presidential candidates( Howie Hawkins), Commentators (Jay Michaelson) , Advocates (Vanessa Guillen), Scholars(John Dominic Crossan) and Holistic Healers (Rosemary Gladstar). We have taken deep dives on the topics of human trafficking, ancient civilizations, demonology and the occult, social movements, controversial topics and many of the current affairs affecting our society. Join us as as we explore the mystic-skeptic mind space…

Dan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd and Jan 16th of 2023. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's podcast on escaping enemy mode. We took questions from our listeners and those in our coaching courses based on Wilder's work.Some questions that came in:How is attachment and hesed related?How is attachment related to enemy mode?What is a fear bond, and if you have PTSD or have been damaged by a relationship, can you achieve a love bond?What parts of the brain have neuroplasticity? What can be learned for those on the spectrum?More questions answered!NDCCs are easily dragged into enemy mode- simple enemy mode, stupid enemy mode, and intellectual enemy mode. Our brains can unite or divide us. Join us for this discussion with Dr. Jim Wilder.You will want to go back and hear our podcast "Are you in your right mind?" which sets the stage for this conversation.Today we will talk about how those on the autism spectrum, due to neurological wiring, are more easily dragged into enemy mode. But we will also talk about JOY and how to escape enemy mode to re-friend and rebuild attachment/joy.About Dr. Wilder:Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim grew up in South America and is bilingual (English/Spanish). He is the author of nineteen books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. Dr. Wilder has served as a guest lecturer at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary, and elsewhere.Dr. Jim Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of theology and brain science. Life Model Works builds on the fifty-year legacy of Shepherd's House, which began in the 1970s as a ministry to street kids in Van Nuys, California.In those early days, Jim worked with the team of volunteer counselors and Fuller Seminary faculty to build a counseling center to help broken people recover from negative habits, addictions, abuse, and trauma. By the 1990s, Jim was Assistant Director and later Executive Director of Shepherd's House, helping hundreds of pastors and churches with their toughest counseling cases.Jim was intimately involved in 1987 when Shepherd's House conducted a careful review of why some people with the same level of trauma and treatment recovered, but others did not. The results of this case-by-case study became The Life Model, a new recovery model. The Life Model study findings were published in Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You.

Bianca Solorzano is a Montessori guide and consultant for Baby Tour Guide. In the past Bianca has run her own Montessori Infant Classroom, otherwise known as a Nido, and has also held roles in Admissions and School Administration. She now supports parents and educators through her Montessori Babies Podcast, the Montessori Babies Course, and on her Instagram account, @babytourguide. In our conversation, we talk about what Bianca loves about working with babies and their parents, and what it has been like raising her own son in their bilingual English-Spanish household. We also discuss how parents can support their babies by incorporating Montessori into their parenting, and we discuss the question Bianca is asked most often about raising Montessori babies. Hint: it has to do with the floor bed! Use code MULTILINGUALMONTESSORI for 30% off the Montessori Babies Course! Follow Baby Tour Guide: Website Instagram Podcast Follow Multilingual Montessori:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Consultations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support the Podcast⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/multilingual-montessori/support

About three-quarters of Latinos in the U.S. speak at least some Spanish. Marketing experts have caught on. We’ll talk to a few about how they strike an English-Spanish balance in ads geared toward the growing demographic. Plus, Amazon is already aggressively hiring for the holidays, Japan might prop up the yen again, and the Federal Reserve didn’t raise rates — this time.

About three-quarters of Latinos in the U.S. speak at least some Spanish. Marketing experts have caught on. We’ll talk to a few about how they strike an English-Spanish balance in ads geared toward the growing demographic. Plus, Amazon is already aggressively hiring for the holidays, Japan might prop up the yen again, and the Federal Reserve didn’t raise rates — this time.

In the United States, nearly 68 million people speak a language other than English at home. That number has virtually tripled over the last three decades. As our country continues to experience this soaring growth, qualified medical interpreters are becoming more essential to improving health outcomes and achieving health equity goals. Patients with hearing loss or limited health literacy may also require interpretation services. “Effective communication through interpreter utilization is one of the most important things we can do to help our patients with that,” Anna Ruman, MD, says.     Dr. Ruman is one of our guests on today's episode. She is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a hospitalist at Children's Hospital Colorado. Her passion for this work started before attending medical school. After minoring in Spanish in college, she lived and worked in Mexico. From there, she made her way to Chicago to work as an English-Spanish health educator. She is joined by Nancy Casillas, a medical interpreter and program coordinator for the Medical Interpretation and Translation Department here at Children's Colorado. Casillas, a first-generation Mexican American, has been with Children's Colorado for 16 years and understands the challenges of having English as a second language. “I feel that through this work, I'm helping those families who may be newly arrived immigrants to the country, and they may feel a little lost, and with my skills I'm helping them feel not so lost in this country,” Casillas says.    These experts explain how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has specifically identified language access as one of the five priority areas for the next year, aligning with the shared goal to reduce or eliminate healthcare disparities.   Some highlights from this episode include: How medical interpreters enhance health equity Advantages and disadvantages of different types of interpreting Qualifications for interpretation practice versus being bilingual Advancements happening at Children's Colorado   For more information on Children's Colorado, visit: childrenscolorado.org    

Dr. Anna Wilson Joins the Show and tells her story of being a Cosmetic Dentist in Kansas City, Serving both English and Spanish speaking patients, and carrying on the entrepreneurial spirit her parents passed down to her. She talks about overcoming fear, working with dental labs, and has an inspiring story that always sees her runs toward her dreams. Don't miss this episode! Connect with Dr. Wilson on instagram: @doctoranna_wilson and email her at dr.anna@sevilledentalaesthetics.com Follow KJ & NuArt on Instagram: @kjeichstaedt & @lifeatnuartdental Learn more about the lab at nuartdental.com Subscribe today and tell a friend :)

Former President Clinton speechwriter/ poet premieres his new book of poems: "Question Marks" (bilingual, English/Spanish).

Why is it so hard to be in therapy as a therapist?Why is it so hard sometimes to be a therapist for other therapists? What happens when we sit down and try to play this game we play with each other?I've been wanting to do an episode on therapists as clients since I conceived of this show, so I'm excited to share my conversation with Dr. Elena Herrera today.Dr. Herrera specializes in working with therapists as clients, and shares some unique insights about challenges and patterns she has noticed in her work, as well as frequent themes of shame and embarrassment and fear of judgment that come up when therapists seek therapy.We also dug into the broader issues of therapists feeling that they need to have achieved “well-adjustedness” in order to be good therapists, what it is that makes seeking therapy as a therapist feel so very vulnerable, and what happens when our work comes with us into the room.Dr. Elena Herrera is a bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking psychologist with over 15 years of experience treating adults, youth, and families. She has worked in college counseling centers, children's crisis clinics, and community mental health clinics helping clients from various ethnic, cultural, and economic backgrounds. She has experience working with a range of populations, from people facing extreme emotional crises, to college students adjusting to life away from home, and engineers and techies experiencing burn out and fatigue. Dr. Herrera is also a clinical supervisor, training and mentoring future psychologists. Currently, her practice focuses on treating men and women in tech and engineering, couples, and other therapists.Listen to the full episode to hear: The challenges of maintaining professional boundaries and distance when working with someone whose experiences may be so similar to your own Why seeking therapy evokes so much shame for therapists The layered fear of judgment, personally and professionally, that often comes up for therapists in therapy Why letting go of the therapist identity feels so vulnerable What happens when therapists bring their work with them into therapy Why it's vital for therapists to put aside rigid rules and listen when a client reveals boundary or ethical violations Learn more about Dr. Elena Herrera: Herrera Psychological Services https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-herrera-psy-d-9737024/ Facebook: @DrElenita Learn more about Riva Stoudt: Into the Woods Counseling Instagram

Join Sarah for an exciting conversation with Dr. María Paz Moreno, PhD, who is a poet, literary critic, food writer and professor at the University of Cincinnati. Together, they explore the food we eat and its intersection with culture, community and health. Listen to the end for some recipe inspiration, and browse the show notes if you're hungry for more information!  María Paz's personal webpage: http://mariapazmoreno.com/ UC Research Directory page: https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/morenom My Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00DX029DK?ingress=0&visitId=1d0f3ad2-608a-4ef1-bbf8-dc576fb26bc6&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr My book on the Culinary History of Madrid (in English): https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781442266414/Madrid-A-Culinary-History An Anthology of my poetry (English/Spanish), recently published in the US: http://valparaisoeditions.us/poetry/629-the-belly-of-an-iguana.html UC Honors Course on “Chocolate and Power”: https://www.uc.edu/campus-life/honors/students/experiences/seminars/seminar-spotlights/rall3080.html Contact: María Paz Moreno, PhDProfessor of SpanishDepartment of Romance and Arabic Languages & LiteraturesUniversity of CincinnatiCincinnati, Ohio 45221Phone: (513) 556-1834morenom@uc.eduhttps://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/morenomPhoto credit: University of Cincinnati

We had the pleasure of interviewing Printz Board of Parker Lane over Zoom video!Parker Lane has released their new full-length album, Kaleidoscope, out today via Beets & Produce. The 13-track LP, co-produced by front man Printz Board along with Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy, Zach Bryan), was written during the pandemic when Printz opened his soul and examined the moments that shaped him into the person he is today. The result is a collection of folk pop anthems highlighting this journey of self-realization that everyone can relate to.Kaleidoscope incorporates all of Printz' talents from spotlighting his beguiling vocals to sharing his multi-instrumental abilities, indulging listeners into the world of Parker Lane for a sonic experience that will refresh and invigorate their soul. The album opens with the jaunty, foot-tapping “Have We Met Before,” an infectious tune about the instant connection you feel with others. The inspiring acoustic-driven “Brave” is an anthem for the underdogs, those chasing the confidence within while the piano-laden offering “How You Feel” acts as a confessional exploring hope, forgiveness, and second chances. Newest single “Magic” erupts into a plethora of hand claps, drum kicks, and layered harmonies as it speaks to individuals with loved ones out of reach, reassuring them they will be together soon. Elsewhere on the album is "Fire" which was inspired by the people who unexpectedly come into our lives and make us better versions of ourselves and the stunning English/Spanish duet "Excusas" featuring Debi Nova which is a response to those who question the decision to stay in a relationship full of ups and downs. Full track listing below.With this album, it's clear that Parker Lane's twist on classic Americana uplifted by 21st century soul and pop boundlessness continues to set them apart from the rest. This is even more evident in Kaleidoscope's recording process which featured all live instrumentation, from drums and piano to strings and guitar, in an effort to establish an authentic atmosphere. Mixed by Ryan Hadlock, recorded between Los Angeles at Gold Diggers and Seattle at Bear Creek Studios, and mastered by Dave Kutch (Alicia Keys, FINNEAS, Lizzy McAlpine), Kaleidoscope is the first full-length from Parker Lane since the release of their 2018 acoustic album P.L.A.Y. and coinciding EP, REPLAY, which featured the stunning duet “3 A.M.” with Lucy Graves and breezy love song “Speechless.” ABOUT PRINTZ BOARDWhile Parker Lane speaks to his soul directly, for nearly two decades Printz Board has quietly impacted pop music and culture from behind the scenes, creating a string of recognizable and renowned hits. The Ohio-born and Los Angeles-based two-time GRAMMY® Award winner and multiple BMI Award-winner is most notably known as a co-writer and producer for Black Eyed Peas (“Where Is The Love?,” “Don't Phunk With My Heart,” “My Humps,” “Meet Me Halfway”) in addition to his work with artists including Selena Gomez, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Macy Gray, Mark Ronson, and most recently BTS on their #1 song “My Time.” Printz Board has also collaborated with the Los Angeles Lakers, penning a new theme song for their 2021-22 season in collaboration with Pepsi, as well as other efforts with the Obama family, Andra Day, and Hyundai, among others.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ParkerLane #PrintzBoard #Kaleidoscope #NewMusic #Zoom #NewMusicListen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter!https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod