Podcast appearances and mentions of gray matter

On the anniversary of his young son's death, a man is forced to confront his grief.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Grief, Child Death, Body Horror & Transformation, Emotional Strife, Child Endangerment, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Jonathan Inbody, Alyssa Grace Adams, Mark Bogumil, Brandon Machajewski, Sam Hunt, and Andy Rich.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

In a world filled with noise, speed, and constant distractions, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and disconnected. But what if the answer to our modern crisis isn't something new—but something ancient? In this episode of The Science of Self-Healing, we explore how meditation—once seen as a spiritual ritual—is now backed by science as a powerful tool for mental, emotional, and physical transformation. You'll discover what meditation really is, how it affects the brain and body, and why even just a few minutes a day can lead to deeper healing, clarity, and peace. Whether you're a skeptic, a beginner, or someone looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers insights and inspiration for anyone ready to reconnect with themselves and reclaim calm in the chaos.

Two private detectives investigate the disappearance of an entire suburban family.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Existential Terror, Paranoia, Panic, Family Strife, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Mark Bogumil and Paul McGinnis.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

As a global pandemic looms in March of 2020, an epidemiologist travels to a remote seaside town in search of a possible treatment.  Adapted from "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" by H.P. Lovecraft.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Infectious Disease, Body Horror & Transformation, Disability & Disfigurement, Grief, Social Alienation, Paranoia, Cosmic Horror, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Justin Pope, Charleston Harvey, Andy Rich, and Jonathan Inbody.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

A woman with a missing husband is taunted by a mysterious bird.  Adapted from "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Animal Attacks, Alienation, Grief, Depression, Psychological Trauma, Abuse, and Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Charleston Harvey, Andrea Inbody, Alyssa Grace Adams, and Samantha Hunt.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Many authors find the inspiration to create meaningful stories out of personal pain and transformative growth! Join Deborah as she chats with Avery Volz about transforming life experiences into powerful tales of love and breaking mental health stigma. Avery shares how her challenges shaped relatable characters and authentic storytelling. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation on the power of connection through stories! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Avery's journey as a young author and mental health advocate.How Avery overcame self-doubt about her writing abilities.How does the book inspire hope or provide insight into navigating mental health journeys?Some tips and strategies to manage anxiety and panic attacks.And much more! About Avery:Avery Volz, author of Gray Matter, is a proud Penn State York senior, mental health advocate, and avid reader. She writes to shed light on mental health struggles in an effort to end the stigma surrounding them. Connect with Avery Volz!Website: https://www.averyvolz.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avery-volz-79531a262/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyvolzistyping Books by Avery Volz:Gray Matter To The One I Love (Book 1) To Now and Forever (Book 2)  Book Recommendations: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily HenryThe King James Bible (specifically the Book of James)   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

Returning home after a hospital stay, a young couple find themselves caught in a bizarre struggle for their future.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Cancer, Body Horror, Medical Trauma, Emotional Strife, Family Death, Depression & Suicidal Ideation.    Starring Brandon Machajewski and Alyssa Grace Adams.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

In this episode of Hello Uglies, Joe and Lauri recap the grand finale of Dragula Season 6. They discuss the performances of the final contestants, Asia Consent, Gray Matter, and Auntie Heroine, reflecting on their looks, the season's arc, and personal stories shared by the queens. The hosts provide insights into the performances categorized under 'filth' and share their opinions on who deserved to win, culminating in a lively discussion about the season's highlights and disappointments. In this episode, Joe and Lauri dissect the latest season of Dragula, focusing on the various categories including horror and glamour. They discuss the performances of contestants like Asia Consent and Grey Matter, sharing their thoughts on the effectiveness of each look and the overall themes of the season. The conversation touches on personal connections to the performances, critiques of the production, and reflections on the season's predictability and entertainment value. Voicemail: speakpipe.com/afterthoughtmedia Email: hellouglies@afterthought.media Patreon: patreon.com/afterthoughtmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An overworked nurse struggling to decide whether or not to save the life of the man she hit with her car begins to suspect he may not be human at all.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Traumatic Bodily Harm, Body Horror, Disfigurement & Disability, Guilt, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Samantha Hunt and Justin Pope.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Jumpscare! Jon pops into the feed for a couple of updates and a reading of H.P. Lovecraft's classic story ‘From Beyond.'    Gray Matter Patreon (Creative Commentaries #1-3 available now FREE!) - https://www.patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Gray Matter Youtube Channel - https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror  Gray Matter Teepublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror    Swords of Calebra (Fantasy Anthology Jon wrote a story for) - https://books2read.com/u/49Rnwd  I is For Investigate: Shambler from the Stars RSS Feed (Lovecraftian Mystery Podcast Jon voice-acted for) - https://feeds.libsyn.com/501263/rss   

A broadcast news reporter is recruited by a reclusive millionaire to document an attempt to metaphysically prolong his death... and discover what waits on the other side.  Adapted from "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" by Edgar Allan Poe.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Chronic Illness, Drug Use & Abuse, Psychological Trauma, Medical Malpractice, Mass Suicide, and Death.    Starring Jonathan Inbody, Mark Bogumil, Justin Pope, Charleston Harvey, Andy Rich, and Jeff Lavin.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

The news to look out for this week: Why did Sue Gray have to go and what will her departure mean for Starmer and his government? And the Tory leadership contest rolls on… should we care? Plus, is there any end in sight to conflict in the Middle East, one year on from October 7th? Ros Taylor and Gavin Esler discuss the stories to pay attention to in the week ahead.  • “Running a political campaign is not the same as running a government.” • “The Tory leadership contest is performative politics at its worst… the membership do not represent the 68 million of us.”  • “The situation in Gaza is one of the greatest human catastrophes of our time.” We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/bunker for £100 sponsored credit. www.patreon.com/bunkercast     Written and presented by Ros Taylor with Gavin Esler. Audio production: Tom Taylor. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How and why was Sue Gray ousted from Downing Street, and what does it tell us about Keir Starmer's government?Times columnists Patrick Maguire and Hadley Freeman join Hugo Rifkind to discuss the inside story of the reshuffle at No 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Sed talk MSU vs OSU with Gray Matter Exchange Founder Michael Gray

The invasion ends. High above the ruins of Horse Hill, West Virginia, two mine workers map the future of the human race.  Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic Horror, Mental Illness & Post Traumatic Stress, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Jonathan Inbody, Samantha Hunt, Andy Rich, Sean C. Sanders, Eric Miller, and Justin Pope.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Tripod SFX by Jonathan Inbody & Samantha Hunt.  Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

The townsfolk of Horse Hill become their best and worst selves as the invasion continues.  Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic Horror, Aging & End-of-Life Care, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Andrea Inbody, Justin Pope, Dean Puleo, Sean C. Sanders, Kimberly Lewis, and Sam Hunt.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Tripod SFX by Jonathan Inbody & Samantha Hunt.  Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

The inhabitants of a small mountain town in West Virginia are thrown into the middle of an alien invasion.  Adapted from "The War of the Worlds" by H.G. Wells.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Apocalyptic Events, Body Horror, Cosmic Horror, Existential Dread, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Samantha Hunt, Dean Puleo, Andrea Inbody, Justin Pope, and Mark Bogumil.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Tripod SFX by Jonathan Inbody & Samantha Hunt.  Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

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Two philosophy students find themselves stuck in a stairwell that doesn't lead anywhere.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Body Horror, Existential Terror & Cosmic Indifference, Potential Violence and Death.    Starring Oriana Quinn and Jonathan Inbody.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Passion is an understatement when it comes to tech futurist, evangelist, creator of famous Silicon Valley blog Scobleizer, author of six prescient books, podcaster, video journalist, and former Microsoft strategist Robert Scoble. Host Michael Krasny gets down to business, exploring a mind-bending array of topics that will define our technological future: Get Ready for the Driverless Revolution: Scoble dives deep into the world of autonomous vehicles, discussing how they will transform transportation and the impact they'll have on our roads. Robots: Roommates or Revolutionaries?: The conversation delves into the rise of humanoid robots, exploring their potential to become helpful companions in our homes and workplaces, while also examining the possible societal shifts they might bring. AI Ethics: Navigating the Maze: Scoble tackles the crucial yet complex issue of artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, prompting discussion on responsible development and the need for safeguards in a world increasingly reliant on AI. Smart Cities: The Tech-Powered Metropolis of Tomorrow: The future of urban planning takes center stage as Scoble explores how cities will adapt and evolve to integrate seamlessly with new technologies. Beyond the Bits: Quantum Computing Leaps Forward: Unpack the potential of quantum computing with Scoble as he explains its mind-boggling capabilities and the groundbreaking applications that lie ahead. Privacy Paradox: Can We Have Our Tech Cake and Eat It Too?: The episode tackles the ever-present challenge of privacy in a world where technology is constantly evolving. Scoble explores the delicate balance between innovation and safeguarding our personal data. Beyond the Headliners: This episode goes beyond the usual tech buzzwords. Scoble explores these additional fascinating themes: Merging Realities: Augmented Reality, Spatial Computing, and the Metaverse: Scoble examines how these emerging technologies will blur the lines between our physical and digital worlds, and the potential impact they'll have on everything from entertainment to work. Jobs, the New GI Bill, and a "New American Dream": The conversation takes a turn towards the future of work. Scoble explores how technology will reshape the job market and proposes ideas like a "New American Dream" initiative to equip individuals with the skills needed to thrive in a tech-driven economy. Brain Gain: The Rise of Neural Links: Scoble dives into the world of neural links, exploring the potential for a direct interface between the human brain and computers, and the ethical considerations surrounding this groundbreaking technology. Pixels and Progress: The Future of Photography: Scoble examines how advancements in AI and machine learning will transform the way we capture and interact with photographs. Tech and the Political Landscape: The episode concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of technology and politics. Scoble explores the potential impact of technology on political discourse, elections, and governance. Whether you're a self-proclaimed tech enthusiast or simply curious about the world to come, this Gray Matter podcast episode with Robert Scoble is a must-listen. Prepare to have your mind stretched and your imagination ignited as you embark on this captivating exploration of the future.

TIM BLAKE NELSON - Actor, writer, director, and producer Tim Blake Nelson has appeared in over ninety feature films, including Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, Ang Lee's Billy Lynne's Long Halftime Walk, Louis Letterier's The Incredible Hulk, Jay Roach's Meet the Fockers, Steven Gaghan's Syriana, Miguel Arteta's The Good Girl, Steven Spielberg's Minority Report, Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line, Andrew Davis' Holes, and the Coen Brothers' O Brother Where Art Thou? Nelson also starred as the title character in Netflix's The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, written and directed by the Coen Brothers. He next appears in Marvel's Captain America: New World Order, reprising his role as “Samuel Sterns” from The Incredible Hulk. Andrew Liner - Andrew Liner can most recently be seen starring in Peacock's VAMPIRE ACADEMY from Executive Producer Julie Plec and can currently be seen in HBO Max's original film, GRAY MATTER. Next up, he will be shooting a lead role in Destry Spielberg's directorial debut, PLEASE DON'T FEED THE CHILDREN opposite Michelle Dockery. Vincent Grashaw - Director/Editor And Then I Go with Melanie Lynskey, Justin Long, and newcomers Arman Darbo and Sawyer Barth. Also, What Josaiah Saw and Coldwater. Synopsis: Retired pugilist Bernard “Bang Bang” Rozyski (Tim Blake Nelson) is inspired to try his hand at training once he reconnects with his estranged grandson. While their training brings Bang Bang out of the hole he's been living in, everyone questions his motivations, including an ex-girlfriend from decades ago, who was privy to Bang Bang's meteoric rise in the sport in the 80s as well as the rivalry with his former opponent, her cousin and Detroit's Mayoral candidate Darnell Washington. Is Bang Bang merely passing down inherited rage, or is there true altruism behind his tutelage? Questions: Vincent Grashaw - How did he come across this script from Will Janowitz? Why he chose to edit the entire film and taking a month? How did editing inform your directing? How did his background inform what he wanted to say about boxing? Tim - How did this script come to you? What went into the preparation for this film? Andrew - What was the audition like? How did you guys do the droopy eye and why was that important to include? Host: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more like this, try TRIBECA: Lisa Edelstein and Gina Torres discuss "THE EVERYTHING POT" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support

The overnight crew of a failing newspaper stumble across the story of a lifetime.  Adapted from "The Night Wire" by H.F. Arnold.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Cosmic Horror, Disaster-Related Trauma, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Andrea Inbody, Samantha Hunt, and Jonathan Inbody, with Oriana Quinn and Eric Miller.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Hey everyone! On this episode of NOON, I'm thrilled to introduce Chris, a flight paramedic with an incredible 37 years in medicine. Throughout her career, Chris has seen firsthand the importance of financial stability and decided to become a financial coach to help others manage their finances better. Join us as we dive into her journey, from saving lives in the air to guiding people towards financial health. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Don't forget to like, follow, and turn on notifications so that you don't miss this or any other episode of Nine One One Nonsense! Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1vAokfqG5aifoRBKk9MAUh?si=T8DipSBCQzWfOeiBW3h-Vw⁠ FB Page: https://m.facebook.com/groups/nineoneonenonsense/?ref=share Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/911nonsense/⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/911Nonsense⁠ Bonfire Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/nine-one-one-nonsense/?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=store_page_share&utm_campaign=nine-one-one-nonsense&utm_content=default Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about death, including graphic and potentially triggering details. Listener discretion is advised. The episode also covers sensitive topics and may not be suitable for all audiences. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues, please seek help immediately. You can contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S.  #PodcastInterview #flight #warning #OldSchoolEMS #UniquePerspective #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #samspursuit #nineoneonenonsense #ems #paramedic #medicine #medic #medical #nurse #emt #awesome #NOONPodcast #fun #sad #truth #ptsd #trigger #triggered #hospital #subscribe #spotifypodcast #spotify #applepodcasts #iheartradio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samspursuit/support

On this week's episode of CMDA Matters, Dr. Mike Chupp is joined by Dr. David Levy, a neurosurgeon who details the dramatic intersection of medicine and faith in his book Gray Matter. Dr. Levy shares about the importance of praying with patients, plus he shares about a couple new episodes of Faith Prescriptions.  RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Give to CMDA Email CMDA Matters CMDA Bookstore CMDA Learning Center Faith Prescriptions Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer by Dr. David Levy Dr. Levy's Website

Jon drops by the feed to present a 15-minute preview of our Patreon-exclusive 'Creative Commentaries' series, featuring editor Jeffrey Lavin and actor Mark Bogumil talking with Jon about the inspirations and production of Gray Matter episode ten - 'The Man in the Mustard Suit.'   Join the Gray Matter Patreon for just $5 a month to listen to all ten Creative Commentaries now! https://www.patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter shirts and magnets at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror  And leave us a 5-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gray-matter-an-acid-horror-anthology-podcast/id1650159608    www.graymatterhorror.com 

A woman under anesthesia for dental surgery is forced to confront an abusive specter from her past.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Psychological Horror, Body Trauma, Eating Disorders, Medical Anxiety, Depression & Suicidal Ideation, Familial Abuse & Alienation, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Samantha Hunt, Charleston Harvey, Andrea Inbody, and Oriana Quinn.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Two academics discussing a difficult student find themselves drawn into a strange web of occultism, small-town myth, and eldritch beings from outside our dimension.  Adapted from "The Dunwich Horror," by H.P. Lovecraft.  For my brother Joel.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Cosmic Horror, Body Horror & Transformation, Social Discrimination, Mob Violence & Vigilante Justice, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Charleston Harvey, Mark Bogumil, Oriana Quinn, Sean C. Sanders, and Eric Miller.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Check out the latest QuadCast where we highlight the results of the NATALEE trial, long term CONVERT results for SCLC, Gray Matter changes after SRS for Trigeminal Neuralgia, and more. Check out the website and subscribe to the newsletter! www.quadshotnews.com Founders & Lead Authors: Laura Dover & Caleb Dulaney Podcast Host: Sam Marcrom

We start our reviews of Creepshow with "Gray Matter" (Starring Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, Tobin Bell, Christopher Nathan & directed by Greg Nicotero) & "The House of The Head" (Starring Cailey Fleming & directed by John Harrison) Follow Dads From the Crypt! Threads: @dadsfromthecrypt Twitter: @cryptdads Instagram: @dadsfromthecrypt Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DadsFromTheCrypt

After discovering a strange animal in his flooded basement, a man must find a way to satisfy the creature's growing hunger.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Alcoholism, Addictive Behaviors, Mental Illness, Animal Attacks & Animal Death, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Jonathan Inbody, Samantha Hunt, Sean C. Sanders, and Andrea Inbody.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Jon introduces the trailer for a new podcast he did some voiceacting in - "I is for Investigate: The Shambler From the Stars!" Based on a story by Lovecraft's friend and contemporary Robert Bloch, 'Shambler' follows a team of paranormal researchers investigating the mysterious death of author Phillip Truelove. Listen to the first four episodes now!    I is for Investigate: The Shambler From the Stars RSS Feed - https://feeds.libsyn.com/501263/rss  I is for Investigate Website - https://www.i-is-for-investigate.com/    Fast Food Horror - The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe (narrated by Jon) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-food-horror-classics-the-cask-of-amontillado/id1650986190?i=1000639666225    Gray Matter Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Gray Matter Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

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Interviewer info Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care partners. She owns an LPAA-focused private practice and specializes in working with people with aphasia, dysarthria, and other neurogenic conditions. She has worked in acute hospital, skilled nursing, and continuum of care settings. Prior to becoming an SLP, Lyssa was a public radio journalist, editor, and podcast producer. In this episode, Lyssa Rome interviews Teresa Gray about creating equitable services for people with aphasia who are bilingual, non-English speaking, and historically marginalized groups.   Guest info Dr. Teresa Gray is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Francisco State University, where she directors the Gray Matter Lab. Teresa's research aims to improve aphasia health care outcomes for historically marginalized populations. Her research interests include bilingual aphasia, the mechanisms of language control in aphasia, and the role of language rehabilitation and its short-term and long-term effects on functional communication. Her team is working to develop evidence-based treatment methods for non-English speaking persons with aphasia, as well as bilingual persons with aphasia. In addition, the Gray Matter Lab hosts identity-based conversation clubs. The goal of these groups is to increase quality of life for the participants, and the lab is starting to examine why these groups are so meaningful to the participants.   Listener Take-aways In today's episode you will: Understand why careful listening is important when working with bilingual and non-English-speaking people with aphasia and their families. Describe how speech-language pathologists can tailor their treatment to meet the needs of bilingual people with aphasia. Learn about identity-based aphasia groups. Edited transcript Lyssa Rome  Welcome to the Aphasia Access Aphasia Conversations Podcast. I'm Lyssa Rome. I'm a speech language pathologist on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, and I see clients with aphasia and other neurogenic communication conditions in my LPAA-focused private practice. I'm also a member of the Aphasia Access Podcast Working Group.   Aphasia Access strives to provide members with information, inspiration, and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resources. I'm today's host for an episode that will feature Dr. Teresa Gray, who was selected as a 2023 Tavistock trust for aphasia Distinguished Scholar, USA and Canada. In this episode, we'll be discussing Dr. Gray's research on aphasia treatment for bilingual and non-English speakers with aphasia, as well as identity-based aphasia conversation groups.   Dr. Teresa Gray is an associate professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Francisco State University, where she directs the Gray Matter Lab. Teresa's research aims to improve aphasia health care outcomes for historically marginalized populations. Her research interests include bilingual aphasia, the mechanisms of language control and aphasia, and the role of language rehabilitation and its short-term and long-term effects on functional communication. Her team is working to develop evidence-based treatment methods for non-English-speaking persons with aphasia, as well as bilingual persons with aphasia. In addition, the Gray Matter lab hosts identity-based conversation clubs. The goal of these groups is to increase quality of life for the participants. The lab is starting to examine why these groups are so meaningful to the participants. Theresa Gray, welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm really glad to be talking with you.   Teresa Gray Thanks so much, Lyssa. It's great to be here today.   Lyssa Rome So I wanted to start by asking you what led you to study bilingualism and aphasia?   Teresa Gray Sure, that's a great question. So, you know, really it was about curiosity. And so when, when I finished my master's in speech language pathology, I was working in Los Angeles at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. And I was working alongside a phenomenal group of speech language pathologists and a rehabilitation team, and it was just a wonderful experience. And a lot of our patients were bilingual. Some people were monolingual, non-English speakers. And it was just a situation where I was learning more and more about how to treat this population that may not speak English, even though a lot of our aphasia materials are based on English speakers. And in addition to that, I was curious to know more how does language present after stroke? If someone is a simultaneous bilingual versus a sequential bilingual, does that affect life after stroke? What about proficiency? What about language dominance? What about age of acquisition, all of these issues that go into language presentation—I was very curious about, and there wasn't a lot of research out there. And so, of course, as SLPs, we read the literature, and we really want to know, what is best practice.   So when I decided to go back for my PhD, I decided I wanted to go study with Swathi Kiran, who is a leader in the field working with bilingual adults with aphasia. And so I had that opportunity. And I moved from Los Angeles to Boston to go study with Swathi. That's when I really dove into learning more about cognitive control and what that looks like as far as like language control, and how that interacts with cognitive control and how that's represented in the brain, and what that means for our patients.   Lyssa Rome    And since then, I know you've moved into treatment. Can you say a little bit more about that?   Teresa Gray    Yeah, absolutely. So after it, yeah. So after Boston, I accepted a faculty position at San Francisco State University. And I continued with the cognitive control work. But that's when I realized, yeah, that's fascinating work. Because it's really better. It's getting to know it's learning more about the brain. And I think that's so important. It's so fascinating.   But I think what's also important with our patients is how does the rubber hit the road? How are these people, our patients and their families and caregivers, and the stakeholders, how are they affected by the aphasia? And what does that look like? And so that's when I started, I expanded my research agenda and the program, and I teamed up with Chaleece Sandberg. She was already working on ABSANT, which is abstract semantic associative network training. And that's a treatment that if you train concrete words, they get better. But if you train abstract words, they get better, they improve, but we also see generalization to the untrained concrete words.   So when she and I started talking about it, and you know, I bring the bilingual piece. And so we really wanted to develop a bilingual version of ABSANT. And the idea here is that when you treat the dominant language, it improves. But if you treat the non-dominant language, it improves, but you also see cross-language generalization to the untrained dominant language. And as we progressed through these this work, we really we started to realize that it's not just spreading activation that supports the cross-language generalization. There's this level of cognitive control.   So to achieve the cross language generalization, we're seeing that not only do you treat the non-dominant language, but patients also need to have intact cognitive control mechanisms at play. So the direction we're moving in is that if we have patients that come to the lab for bilingual ABSANT, we also make sure that we administer some of the nonverbal cognitive control tasks to get a sense of how they're processing that information, because that informs how we interpret the ABSANT performance.   Lyssa Rome It sounds like really interesting and important work. And we we've interviewed Chaleece Sandberg on this podcast. I'll put that link in the show notes. Can you can you say more about bilingual ABSANT and what you've learned?   Teresa Gray Yeah, sure. So what we've learned, like one aspect that we've come across is that just like, one size doesn't fit all is the same with therapy. And it wasn't before too long that we realized that this bilingual therapy isn't a great fit for all patients. And I'll tell you what I mean, like most bilingual therapies, we're treating patients within monolingual contexts. So you'll treat English and then you treat Spanish.   In my lab, one of our goals is we're really trying to be as inclusive as we can. And if a patient comes to us and speaks a language combination, let's say Russian and English, we think about do we have resources? I mean, do I have students available to administer the intervention? Can we norm the stimuli and I've been fortunate enough to have many bilingual students who speak a variety of language combinations. And being in California, most of my students speak English and Spanish, but I've also had Polish-English combinations Chinese-English, Russian-English and a few others.   What I'm getting to is that a few years back we had a Tagalog-English English speaking patient, and a very motivated student who wanted to administer bilingual ABSANT. And what we found was that during the English phase, it went as usual but during the Tagalog phase, both patient and clinician reported that it was just, you know, quite frankly, it was weird not to code switch, and it felt constrained and unnatural. And so really the logical next step was to think about, well, really to question, why are we delivering a bilingual therapy in a monolingual context, we shouldn't be doing something where it's more of a code switching based therapy that really fosters the communication that the patient needs.   So this was a few years ago, and at the time, we didn't have the bandwidth or resources to address this. And unfortunately, that's how research functions—it's really about capacity and resources. But now here we are, and last summer in 2023, we did start norming our Tagalog data set, and to really move forward with this, a truly code switching, or as some folks are calling it translanguaging, like this new, another phase. So we can actually look at what is most beneficial for these patients who are code switching in their natural environments. And so thus far, we have run one patient who has who has gone through this translanguaging experience. And we're quite fortunate to have two more patients on deck. And so we're pretty excited about this.   Lyssa Rome  Yeah, that's really exciting. And I think on this podcast, we talk a lot about life participation, the life participation approach is about making therapy as real to life as possible, and I think what you're describing is targeting therapy to the way that people actually use language. Whether you call it code switching, or translanguaging, the way we deliver therapy to people who are bilingual or multilingual should mirror in some way, their experience of speaking more than one language. Am I getting that right?   Teresa Gray  Yeah, absolutely. And I think it also touches on you know, I think it's important that we listen to our patients, other clinicians, family members, and if you're working with students, listen to your students. For quite some time, my students have been asking about non-English interventions for aphasia. And we all know that the majority of aphasia interventions are based on English speakers. But the thing is, if we're simply adapting English aphasia interventions for non-English languages, does that create treatment resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate?   Now, regarding the cultural piece, oftentimes you can choose stimuli to be culturally appropriate. But what about the linguistic aspects when you take a treatment and simply adapt it to another language? And I think it's important that we stop and think about this issue. And I'm in a situation where my students are thinking about social justice issues within the field of speech pathology, and we're thinking about patient access to services, and what those services are, and are they equitable across diverse linguistic populations?   Lyssa Rome It seems like you're talking about really listening to and understanding and asking the right questions of all of the stakeholders—the students, the clinicians, and, of course, the people with aphasia. And, as we were preparing for this podcast, you talked with me a little bit, and I was really interested in what you had to say about, the importance of understanding client's language history and how they use language. And you had some ideas for how to elicit more information about that. Would you mind sharing that for a moment?   Teresa Gray Well, one thing I've learned to ask, and I learned this from Maria Muñoz, who's down in Los Angeles. One thing I think it's really important is how we ask questions to our patients and their families. And so rather than asking someone if they're bilingual, which can be a loaded question, and people interpret it in different ways, because some folks think, well, to be bilingual, you need to be highly proficient in both languages. But really, that's not the case, right? Like, we want to know if people have exposure or if they use a language other than English. And so rather than asking you, if someone's bilingual, you can say, “Do you speak another language other than English?” Or “Do you understand another language?” And then people really start to open up.   Another important way to ask questions is, you know, who are you directing your question to? Are you asking the person with aphasia about their needs and what they want to do, versus the families? Sometimes families will say, “Our 24/7, caregiver is speaking Tagalog.” Let's say you're Spanish, so they really need to speak Spanish, but maybe the patient wants to get back to their, you know, a club or something, you know, some social group that they're a part of, and they want to practice a different language.   So again, you know, the language history, the way we ask questions, I think it's quite important when we're gathering information so that we can develop, you know, these rehabilitation programs for patients.   One way that we're addressing equitable services in my lab is that we've thought with my students and I we've thought about going back to the original ABSANT. So original ABSANT was developed for English monolinguals. And we decided to push ahead with a Spanish monolingual version. And this is quite important in the United States. This population, Spanish speakers, are growing, especially in certain areas, of course, in California. We really wanted to see we're assuming that ABSANT can be adapted to various languages. And theoretically, it should make sense. But I think it's important that we have the data that shows it. And so we've in this past year, we've started collecting data to actually show that yes, it is effective, because I think as conscientious clinicians, and in our profession, we talk about best practice. It's important that we show it. And so, moving forward, this is what we're doing and we're quite thrilled that we have the resources and the opportunity to move forward with this type of a project.   Lyssa Rome It sounds like you're describing how equitable services starts with research that's more inclusive and is itself more equitable.   Teresa Gray Absolutely. And I think it also it reminds me of how do we capture improvement? How do you measure success? Because right now, when we're doing research, or right now, when we're doing research, and also clinicians out there in the field, we talk about data collection, right? How are you measuring improvement? And for us in the lab, we're looking at effect sizes, but sometimes these effects sizes aren't significant. However, the patient reports that they feel more comfortable, and they're more confident at family gatherings, or out in the community, and that maybe they won't ask for help at the grocery store, but if they need to, they're not scared. And I think that is so I mean, that's invaluable. But how do you measure that? And how do we incorporate that into our data collection? And how we report improvement to the funding sources? Right? Because all of us I, you know, you can't get very far when without talking about insurance dollars and how we measure improvement to get more services for our patients.   Lyssa Rome I think that that's, that's absolutely true. And I think we have to measure what's important to the person that we're that we're working with. I, I also wanted to talk with you about the identity-based conversation clubs that you have been working on at San Francisco State. Can you say a little bit more about those?   Dr. Teresa Gray Yeah, sure. So we do have a few different groups, conversation groups, through my lab. And one group, it started out as just a service to the community. And so we started an English-speaking group. And at first a few years back, we were in person, but we transitioned to Zoom once COVID hit, I was very impressed with my team, because here in California, when things shut down in mid-March, within three weeks, the group was online.   Around that time, maybe a few years ago, we started talking about a Spanish-speaking group, we do have many bilingual patients who are Spanish-English bilinguals, a few of these folks are more comfortable speaking in English. That's their emotional language, and it's their human right to use that language to communicate. So my lab put together a team to start hosting a Spanish-speaking group. And what we've seen is that there's just a different dynamic, when you're speaking in the language that you're most comfortable using. Jokes are different. Chit-chat is different. And we found that patients report a great appreciation for the Spanish-speaking group. In addition to the Spanish conversation group, we also have a Black conversation group that's facilitated by Black student clinicians. This group was started back in January of 2022.   Lyssa Rome And we spoke with some of the members of that group on this podcast and I'll again, I'll put the link to that in our show notes. And they were the people who participate in that group. Some of the members of that group had a lot of really positive things to say about how meaningful is had been to them to be amongst other Black people who share their experience. So maybe you can say a little bit more about that group?   Teresa Gray  Yes. So this group, it was started based on public interest. So one day in 2021, I received a phone call from a woman whose father had suffered a stroke. And she said to me, my dad is Black. He frequently attends aphasia groups. But the majority of people are white, where's the diversity? She was essentially asking, Where's the diversity? We know Black people are having strokes. But where are they? And what resources are there for people of color who have strokes? And of course these are important points that she's raising. And, in fact, leading up to this woman's call, my students and I were, we had been talking about starting this type of a group, but I wasn't sure if there was interest.   But that being said, we know when we look at health disparities, and we look at the data, we know that Black people have as much as a fourfold higher incidence of stroke than their white counterparts. But Black people are less likely to receive rehabilitation services. And that's just not right.   I have, you know, in this group, like you were saying, lists of people are so appreciative, and they're so interested, and they just really value this group. And I've had some of these patients who have said to me, Look, it was the summer of Black Lives Matter, people were getting murdered in the streets, people were rioting, and there was this national discourse going on about it. And they wanted to talk about it. But their aphasia conversation groups, were talking about the weather, or sports or the things that just seemed inconsequential at that time in their lives. And I think this just gets back to the importance when we think about identity groups—what they are for these people with aphasia, and how do we facilitate and coordinate them? And especially, you know, when the majority of SLPs are white and monolingual? How do we step into this arena? And how do we support and how do we, how do we move forward with these, you know, with these groups that are so valuable and meaningful for people with aphasia? Yeah.   Lyssa Rome I mean, I think it's incredibly important work. What have you learned about some of the best practices?   Teresa Gray  Sure, yeah. So I think it's all about, you know, being open and listening, but also learning how are you an ally? How do you ask questions? How do you make yourself vulnerable? Because if you're not sure about something, you want to ask. And, you know, sometimes with these groups, we've all left groups or situations where we reflect upon like, “Oh, I said, I said something—was that appropriate? I don't know.” But again, it's making ourselves vulnerable, and asking you to going back to the group next week and say, “Hey, I heard this, or I said, this, was that appropriate?” I think it's just being comfortable with this kind of discourse. To get there, it just takes practice, which just is, you know, going through the motions and doing the work and going through it and experiencing it.   Lyssa Rome It seems like that's something that you've really prioritized within your lab and with your students and in your work.   Teresa Gray  Yeah, and you know, and we make a point to talk about it, we talk about what it looks like, how it feels, and sometimes those are hard conversations to have. There's literature out there. There's different resources to lean on. But it's definitely I mean, we're all learning as we going as well as we're going and I think it's about having just being reflective, which which can be challenging. But I think that I think as we come through to the other side, we're growing and it's this bi-directional growth, whether it's me and my students, us and the patients, the caregivers, just having these honest conversations because I think our goals are the same, right? Our priorities are to improve quality of life. And and that's essentially what we're doing.   Lyssa Rome  Coming back to bilingualism, I'm wondering if you have any additional thoughts or advice about use of interpreters, or thoughts for bilingual clinicians? How can they best work with and support people with aphasia? Who are also bilingual? Or who are non-English speaking?   Teresa Gray  That's a great question Lyssa, because many of us, many of SLPs are not bilingual. And quite frankly, even if you are bilingual, you may not speak the language of that population where you are working.   So it's so important that we partner with our interpreters. And know knowing who they are at your site. And this is tricky, because when we talk about this, one recipe isn't for everyone, because all sites are different. The way interpreters are set up in one hospital differs from the next hospital. So you need to know your system and then figure it out. Because if you want to start a conversation group, and you don't speak that language, you're gonna have to team up with the interpreter. And, and I think my advice now is, you know, it's not just about asking the interpreter about that culture or language, it's about doing your homework.   So for instance, if you have Spanish-speaking groups, it's important to know what countries your patients come from. And this is valuable because holidays vary across countries, and even within countries holidays and traditions will vary. So you know, when these and these variations can feed into your group discussions. So for instance, around the holidays, people can share what they do with their families, what foods do they eat, how do they celebrate? Last year, we had a Spanish-speaking group, and it was around the Fourth of July. And so rather than talking about the US Independence Day, each participant shared what their country's independence day looked like, and growing up what their traditions were. And people really enjoyed that type of activities.   As clinicians, learning about cultures, is so important. I know SLPs, you know, your time is so valuable, right? Like, our caseloads are high, but we can learn bits of information, talk to interpreters, explore topics, and then have activities. And if we go into it with open, you know, just creating a safe space where we're all learning, I think it creates this environment where people feel welcome, and they're comfortable. It's a positive environment when you have an SLP, who may not speak the language, but you have an interpreter who does. And then the participants, of course, they speak that language as well.   Lyssa Rome  It reminds me of what you were saying earlier about the importance of careful listening to the people that we're working with, including interpreters, right, but also particularly the people with aphasia, who we're serving. Are there any other best practices that you want to share for SLPs who are working with historically marginalized populations of people with aphasia?   Teresa Gray  Well, I think at the end of the day, it's important that when we go into these environments, thinking about what materials are we using? How are people responding? And creating a space that if we have open eyes, we're open to suggestions. It creates an environment where people are comfortable to share, and, and then even when people give feedback, we can also improve our practice.   Lyssa Rome I think that that's at the heart of what we aim to do as, as people who believe in the life participation approach. So thank you for that. I'm wondering as you look ahead, what's on the horizon for you in terms of your research in terms of your work in your lab? Can you tell us a little bit about, about what you're working on now, or what you're looking forward to working on?   Teresa Gray  Well, one thing on the horizon that we're quite excited about is with our Black conversation club, it has had such a great reception, and the participants are so thrilled to be there, that we really want to dive deeper, and take a look at what makes this group so special. And so we're ramping up now, hopefully we'll be starting soon. I'm partnering with Jamie Azios, who's in Louisiana, and her expertise is in conversation analysis. And so we're teaming up to start looking at the Black conversation club, to look at the discourse and try to figure out well, what are the themes? What is the secret sauce? What is the special sauce that makes this group so powerful?   Because I think, you know, when when we have the when you know, when you have data that shows that, and we can write about it and share it with our colleagues, I'm hoping this will inspire and give more of a foundation platform for our colleagues to start groups like this. Because if you have a research paper out there, it's something to hold on to. And it's something to really say like, look, this is effective. And it's worth it's, you know, it's so meaningful and valuable that we should be starting groups like this and other places as well.   Lyssa Rome   Absolutely. I agree. And I really look forward to that research. I think it's so important. So thank you for doing that work. Dr. Teresa Gray Thank you so much for your work, and for coming on the podcast to talk to us about it. I really appreciate it. It's been great talking with you.   Teresa Gray  Great, thanks so much.   Lyssa Rome And thanks also to our listeners. For the references and resources mentioned in today's show, please see our show notes. They're available on our website, www.aphasiaaccess.org. There, you can also become a member of our organization, browse our growing library of materials and find out about the Aphasia Access Academy. If you have an idea for a future podcast episode, email us at info@aphasiaaccess.org Thanks again for your ongoing support of Aphasia Access. For Aphasia Access Conversations, I'm Lyssa Rome.   Links Gray Matter Lab at San Francisco State University Jamie Azios — Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast episode (Second episode) NAA Black Americans with Aphasia Conversation Group — Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast episode Chaleece Sandberg — Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast episode Article: Beveridge, M. E., & Bak, T. H. (2011). The languages of aphasia research: Bias and diversity. Aphasiology, 25(12), 1451-1468. Article: Gray, T., Palevich, J., & Sandberg, C. (2023). Bilingual Abstract Semantic Associative Network Training (BAbSANT): A Russian–English case study. Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 1-17. Open access: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bilingualism-language-and-cognition/article/bilingual-abstract-semantic-associative-network-training-babsant-a-russianenglish-case-study/9B7FD1EDBDAB6FD042CD4714E1548005 Article: Sandberg, C. W., Zacharewicz, M., & Gray, T. (2021). Bilingual Abstract Semantic Associative Network Training (BAbSANT): A Polish-English case study. Journal of Communication Disorders, 93, 106143. Article: Gray, T., Doyle, K., & Rowell, A. (2022). Creating a Safe Space for Black Adults With Aphasia. Leader Live. Open Access: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2022-0614-black-aphasia-group/full/    

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In this enlightening episode of Gray Matter, Michael Krasny explores the life and work of accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of BioVie, Cuong Do. Starting from his humble beginnings as an immigrant from Vietnam, Cuong details his extensive contributions in the fields of business strategy and bio-medical research, from discovering a potential Alzheimer's treatment to his work in helping autistic individuals. He shares insights from his extensive career on overcoming challenges and how his humanitarian efforts, including teacher training in Cambodia and work with autistic children, are close to his heart. Join us as Cuong offers his perspective on a diverse range of issues including longevity, health, and the American dream.

In episode 118 of Outside The Studio with Tessa: In this engaging episode, we dive into the world of dementia prevention with Drs. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky, authors of the groundbreaking book, DEMENTIA PREVENTION: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain. Join us as this dynamic duo, a physician and neuropsychologist couple, share insights gathered from 45 years of clinical expertise. Key Takeaways:1. Dementia is Not Inevitable, It's Preventable: Discover the empowering revelation that dementia is preventable in 1 out of 2 people and explore the factors that play a pivotal role in determining your brain's fate.2. Cracking the Code of Cognitive Health: Delve into the intricate ways your brain's function is influenced by factors like blood circulation, blood pressure, sugar levels, medications, vision, hearing, and even how you breathe while you sleep. Uncover the 20 factors impacting dementia risk, 17 of which are changeable in adulthood.3. Psychological Strategies for a Brain-Boosting Lifestyle: Learn proven psychological methods to alter habits and enhance overall health, setting the stage for a future with a resilient and sharp mind. Join us in this riveting conversation that cuts through the noise of fads and unsupported claims, providing practical insights into safeguarding your brain health. Don't miss out on the expert guidance of Drs. Clionsky to embark on the journey of a dementia-free future!

A Wall Street analyst finds himself in a life or death struggle when he is snatched off the street by a bizarre creature and carried up into the sky.  CW: Includes themes and depictions of Phobias, Addiction, Financial Ruin, Potential Violence & Death.    Starring Andy Rich, Heather Dunham, Charleston Harvey, Oriana Quinn, and Justin Pope.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

With one year of Gray Matter behind him, Jon makes some exciting announcements and promotes his recent podcast appearances, including a collaboration with fellow audio dramas Your Horror Show and Ghost Wax. Then he promotes more stuff, thanks everyone, and reads a poem.  Don't ask me why, I just write the summaries.    LINKS: Gray Matter Patreon - https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Gray Matter Shirts - https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror  Scarlet - Fade to Gray (Song from the end of Red Death) - https://spotify.link/4uBSEaHhTDb    Your Horror Show - Halloween Special - https://www.yourhorrorshow.com/episodes/episode/57de54de/halloween-special  Ghost Wax - https://farandtalltales.squarespace.com/ghost-wax  Cast of Cthulhu - Episode 47 - https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-meu2c-1455f45  Eldritch Investigations: Lovecraftian Tales of Occult Detection - https://www.amazon.com/Eldritch-Investigations-Lovecraftian-Occult-Detection-ebook/dp/B0CBW9FCF3   Samantha Hunt's Sticker Store - https://www.etsy.com/shop/ACourtofCorgis  Seb Godin Movies - https://www.youtube.com/@meltingmanfilms/videos    www.graymatterhorror.com 

As a deadly pandemic sweeps across the country, a group of United States elected officials gather for a New Year's Eve party themed around the end of the world.  Adapted from "The Masque of the Red Death," by Edgar Allan Poe. CW: Includes themes and depictions of Infectious Disease, Pandemics, Social Murder, Grief, Substance Use & Abuse, Apocalyptic Events, and Potential Violence & Death.      Starring Justin Pope, Samantha Hunt, Jonathan Inbody, Oriana Quinn, and Heather Dunham, with special appearances by Mark Bogumil and J. Watts.  Written & Directed by Jonathan Inbody.  Editing & Sound Design by Jeff Lavin. Music by Samantha Hunt.  Episode Art by Jon-Michael Marinell.   Full series credits, sound effects attribution, and links to social media can be found at https://www.graymatterhorror.com/  If you like the show, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Every review helps! Join the Gray Matter Patreon at https://patreon.com/graymatterhorror  Buy Gray Matter Shirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/graymatterhorror 

Composer Robert Holmes joins Seoirse to discuss his new album “Sequel”. He talks about recording the music for his alum, how a friend of his shot the video for his songs and he also discusses what may be in store in the future including a possible new album and some intriguing possibilities for Gray Matter. And yes we also discuss a possible Gabriel Knight 4 and whether Jane Jensen could possibly return...Robert Holmes Official SiteSequel Official SiteAdventure Games Podcast Official SiteIf you would like to stay up to date make sure you subscribe to the podcast. You can subscribe and listen to this podcast on Itunes and Spotify and all other major Podcast Platforms! You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel for extra video content such as video reviews, video interviews, trailers and gameplay.You can also support the podcast at our PatreonYou can review this podcast here: https://ratethispodcast.com/adventuregamespodcast You can also find this podcast on our social media below:Facebook Twitter Instagram DiscordYou can also find the RSS feed here: http://www.adventuregamespodcast.com/podcast?format=rssLogo created by Siobhan. You can find her on Twitter and Instagram Music is Speedy Delta (ID 917) by Lobo Loco and can be found here:http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Welcome/Speedy_Delta_ID_917_1724

In this episode of the SaaS Fuel™, Jeff Mains dives into the intersection of AI and marketing with Alexander De Ridder, co-founder and CTO of INK, the world's first AI-powered content optimization software. They explore the future of AI in the marketing industry, discussing the impact of generative search, the rise of digital coworkers, and the importance of human-in-the-loop decision-making. Alexander shares insights from his experience building successful companies and addresses common misconceptions about AI in marketing. Whether you're a team AI or team human, this episode will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to embrace the possibilities of AI in marketing and beyond. Tune in to discover how AI can revolutionize your marketing strategies and drive business growth.Key Takeaways[00:02:32] - Shopify's Approach to AI[00:04:09] - Balancing AI and Human Interaction[00:08:42] - INK: AI-Powered Content Optimization[00:11:41] - Future Trends in AI and Marketing[00:18:02] - The Role of AI in SaaS Integration[00:19:49] - The Value and Relevance of Companies in the Transition[00:22:20] - The Shift from Humans to AI Assistants as Content Consumers[00:24:05] - The Need for an Operating System in the AI Universe[00:28:56] - Exploring Digital Coworkers and Their Potential[00:36:04] - The Future of Work and the Rise of Digital Coworkers[00:37:30] - The Impact of Technology on Job Transformation[00:41:14] - AI's Role in Decision Making[00:44:39] - Secrets to Building Successful Companies[00:54:05] - Trustworthiness and Lasting InvestmentTweetable Quotes"If we could figure out what the search engines were looking for by reverse engineering semantic patterns in high-ranking articles, then we could help content creators optimize their content." - 00:08:58 Alexander De Ridder"So you're going to have your human coworker remotely anywhere in the world, but then you're also going to augment these teams with digital co-workers." - 00:27:29 Alexander De Ridder"Digital coworkers are not here to replace jobs, they're here to fill all the vacancies that we can't even imagine that we're skipping out on right now and enabling us to do far more with far less, far more efficient and have way cooler jobs for humans in the process." - 00:37:51 Alexander De Ridder"It helps so much when you can be retrospective and introspective about yourself. And AI truly can help you become a better leader and a better decision maker." - 00:44:07 Alexander De Ridder"So don't focus too much on the competition, just focus on being the best." - 00:47:21 Alexander De Ridder"So with everything you do in your marketing, use it to build up authority for what you're good at, so that when the world changes, people still remember to come to you or the AI believes that you're the one most trustworthy to go to because that is going to be the lasting investment. " - 00:53:52 Alexander De RidderSaaS Leadership LessonsFoster a culture of remote work and equality. The success of Alexander's companies, including Ink and Edgy Labs, can be attributed to their decision to embrace remote work and treat all team members equally, regardless of their location. Have a strong vision and communicate it effectively. A clear and compelling vision is essential for the success of a company. Leaders should paint a picture of where the company is headed and inspire their team members to work towards that vision.Focus on creating value and being unique. To stand out in a competitive market, it is important to offer something unique and valuable. Rather than trying to do everything, focus on your core strengths and differentiate

How do you balance the needs of your family with your own personal needs? How proud is too proud? If you have bum arm, do you let the pinch hitter bat for you in the bottom of the 9th with the game on the line? When is it too early to dig into the provided cheese platter? All these questions and more are discussed on the latest SideShow episode as we break down Breaking Bad. Season 1, Episode 5 - "Gray Matter." Check back every Thursday morning for the latest episode of the Almost SideShow! Find the past seasons of the Almost SideShow here: http://almostsideways.com/Main%20Menu/Artice%20Archives%20Sub-Menus/AlmostSideways/Almost%20SideShow.html The SideShow is meant to be a companion to listen to after you watch each episode, so join us on the journey!  Watch the episode, then listen to our reaction and analysis.  New episodes drop every week! The Almost SideShow is hosted by Terry Plucknett and Adam Daly and is a part of the AlmostSideways family. Find AlmostSideways everywhere! Website almostsideways.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AlmostSidewayscom-130953353614569/ AlmostSideways Twitter: @almostsideways Terry's Twitter: @almostsideterry Zach's Twitter: @pro_zach36 Todd: Too Cool for Twitter Adam's Twitter: @adamsideways Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/almostsideways-podcast/id1270959022 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7oVcx7Y9U2Bj2dhTECzZ4m Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/almost-sideways-movie-podcast YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfEoLqGyjn9M5Mr8umWiktA/featured?view_as=subscriber

In this week's episode of the Black Girl Nerds Podcast, we welcome film and TV producer Yolanda T. Cochran and DIY star of Honest Renovations Lizzy Mathis. Segment 1: Yolanda T. Cochran is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (serving on the Executive Branch Executive Committee), Television Academy of Arts & Sciences and also the Board of Directors of the Producers Guild of America (PGA). Her 25+ years of experience in film and television includes work as an independent film producer, as a producer within the independently situated production company Alcon Entertainment and also as a production executive overseeing entire production teams at film and tv studios.  Her experience spans across multiple studios including Disney, Viacom, Warner Bros and Universal.  Yolanda is most recently featured in front of the camera on MAX, producing the film Gray Matter in the series Project Greenlight where season 5 reboots the behind the scenes look at the challenges of filmmaking. Host: Jamie Segment 2: Lizzy is a fun-loving, cool mom of three and Founder and Editor in Chief of The Cool Mom Co. Lizzy created an all-inclusive, diversity driven, digitally native destination for moms and moms-to-be with a fresh, approachable and honest point of view on millennial motherhood - bringing the coolest in food, style, living and beauty back to mom life while keeping self-care, sustainability and community top of mind. Host: Ryanne Music by: Sammus Edited by: Jamie Broadnax

Step into the powerful realm of MRI imaging, providing us with an unparalleled view of multiple sclerosis. Discover how acute inflammation becomes vivid with contrast, and how various MRI sequences unveil the past battles fought within your brain and spinal cord. We'll explore advances in techniques, revealing brain shrinkage, gray matter disease and myelin repair. Understand the impact of MS on brain processing efficiency during rest and specific tasks through functional MRI imaging. Crucial questions regarding where and how often to get MRI scans are addressed. Latest guidance on avoiding contrast for routine MRI monitoring in MS shared. Barry Singer MD, Director of The MS Center for Innovations in Care, interviews: Christina Azevedo MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Southern California Robert Zivandinov MD, PhD, Director of the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center & Professor of Neurology at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Meko Winbush (GRAY MATTER, Winner of PROJECT GREENLIGHT Season 5) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen in the ArieScope Studio to discuss directing her debut feature film! From how James Cameron and the SciFi genre shaped her passion for storytelling as a child… to how she transitioned from working on trailers for movies to directing her own movies… to how she communicates with and leads her cast/crew through all phases of production… to how she stayed cool under pressure directing GRAY MATTER while cameras documented her every move for the PROJECT GREENLIGHT reality show… Meko's talent is undeniably evident on-screen in the finished product and we can't wait to see whatever she tackles next!  Season 5 of PROJECT GREENLIGHT and Meko's finished film GRAY MATTER are both streaming now on MAX!

Melissa and Steve Hudson join Kova, Stephanie and Spoiler Steve to discuss Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, Max's Gray Matter & Netflix's The Out-Laws! 00:01:46 - Intro | Last Week in Hollywood & The Weekend Box Office 01:09:13 - The Out-Laws 01:42:01 - Gray Matter 02:25:21 - Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 Support us on Patreon HERE Send us emails and feedback to info@sceneitcast.com Check out our website sceneitcast.com

This week our coverage of King's Short Story collection Night Shift continues with 5 more stories! We're discussing "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring." Discussion Question: What is your favorite killer machine? Next week, Night Shift continues with four more stories: "The Ledge" "The Lawnmower Man," "Quitter's Inc.," and "I Know What You Need." Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

This week, we begin book 2 of Season 3, taking a look at King's first short story collection: Night Shift! We chat about Graveyard Shift," "Night Surf," "I am the Doorway," "The Mangler," and "The Boogeyman" Discussion Question: What do you like most about the short story format? Do you enjoy them more or less than full-length novels? Why? Next week, Night Shift continues with five more stories: "Gray Matter," "Battleground," "Trucks," "Sometimes They Come Back," and "Strawberry Spring" Check out the show schedule:  https://tinyurl.com/yxa7lojv Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/doofmedia Stay updated with Kingslingers: @Kingslingerspod Message us at kingslingerspod@gmail.com Original music created by Matt Freeman: https://soundcloud.com/the-daly-planet/kingslingers-intro-ka-tet

How is CTE different from a concussion?  Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly discuss concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, with former NFL lineman, Leonard Marshall, and neuroscientist, Heather Berlin, PhD.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Walter Johnson, Ali AlWaheedy, Armen Gevorgyan, Jenny K Leasure, WIGwigWIG, Denny, MaKayla A Holloway, Anna Dupre-Whiting, Allain Brideau, and David for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Garpenholm, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons