Podcast appearances and mentions of karen graham

“Talking Tennis Southern Style” wraps a five-year run with our traditional year-end highlight episode. In 2024, we interviewed a wide variety of tennis players, media, providers and organizers. Included are tennis pro Arianne Hartono, TV star Andrew Krasny, Atlanta media icon Karen Graham, USTA League innovator John Embree, Red Ball Tennis organizer Amy Brandon, along with Atlanta Open luminary Patricia Jensen. We include a final goodbye from Executive Producer and USTA Southern staffer Ron Cioffi. Thanks and big shoutout to host Sam Crenshaw and audio producer Kyle Blackburn and to Ernie James and the Marketing & Communications Committee members!

In this episode of Tech in the Arts podcast, nonprofit technology consultant Karen Graham shares insights from her research with AMT Lab's Executive Director and Publisher, Dr. Brett Ashley Crawford, on how organizations choose, evaluate, and manage donor software systems.  Karen Graham is a nonprofit technology strategist with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and capacity building. She specializes in CRM and donor management systems, guiding organizations through every stage of software selection and optimization to better achieve their missions. With leadership experience at Tech Impact, Idealware, and MAP for Nonprofits, Karen helps nonprofits use technology to work more effectively, foster innovation, and better achieve their goals.

“Talking Tennis Southern Style” host Sam Crenshaw reconnected with a long-time friend and fellow TV journalist when he interviewed Karen Graham, a mainstay on Atlanta's Fox 5. A three-time Emmy award winner, Karen co-founded Sign1News, which serves the Deaf community with captioned news and sports on its Sign1News.com website. She talks about learning signing at an early age and how she incorporates that skill in expanding her company's many-faceted communication assets. A dedicated tennis player in the hotbed of recreational tennis, Karen can be seen on courts in and around the Georgia capital. One of Sign1News' anchors, DiMarco Pittman, attended a USTA coaching workshop and aims to be a Deaf tennis coach.

Karen Graham is the founder of Karen Graham Consulting, with whose "20+ years experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and capacity building earned me a broad knowledge of how people, process, and technology can work together to create impact." Karen was part of a team with NTEN and Lehman Associates collaborating on a survey of donor management system (DMS) satisfaction in the nonprofit community. The full survey materials are available at Karen Graham Consulting. Karen joins host Steve Boland to discuss the survey and the implications for organizations working with DMS' - which according to the survey is most nonprofits! Karen shares insights on the issues rated with highest and lowest satisfaction, the most commonly used DMS', and investing in the people operating the systems to understand the highest level of return.

What does it mean to be a learning organization and how can you grow learning practices at your nonprofit?In pt 1 Karen defined a Learning Organization and explored struggles to embrace learning at your nonprofit. In pt 2 Karen discusses the categories of learning technologies that can help nonprofits organize their learning management, and gave us tips on implementing learning strategies at our organizations.Karen Graham has more than 20 years in senior nonprofit leadership, and a broad knowledge of trends and best practices in technology, leadership, and organizational development. Formerly head of Idealware, a research institution studying nonprofits' use of technology, Karen has long observed there are some nonprofits that have a strong internal learning culture, and she sees benefits to those who take knowledge management and sharing very seriously. She shared ideas on how to grow that learning impulse at your nonprofit and find funding for it and strategic value in it. If you are struggling with a learning management system or thinking about investing in one, we also talked about tech tools that help with knowledge management – but as we always say, the tech should come last, the clearly articulated business need should come first. Karen's presentation helps us think about why learning is so crucial to our organizations and how to invest in the idea of the learning organization. Is your nonprofit a learning organization?For more on the concept of learning organizations and the history of the term over the decades, we recommend this article from Harvard Business Review Is Yours a Learning Organization? (1 free article/month or by subscription.)As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied IT experience.Community IT and Karen Graham Consulting are proudly vendor-agnostic and our webinars cover a range of topics and discussions. Webinars are never a sales pitch, always a way to share our knowledge with our community.Presenter:Karen Graham is a nonprofit technology strategist who loves helping people solve problems – from making their work easier and more enjoyable, to enabling their organization to more effectively achieve its mission. Her consulting work focuses on the intersection of technology strategy, leadership, and culture for mission based organizations. She has worked in a variety of roles in sector-strengthening organizations such as Tech Impact (Chief Advancement Officer), Idealware (Executive Director), MAP for Nonprofits (Director of Technology & Innovation), and thedatabank (Director of Business Development). She serves on the grant review board for the Shavlik Family Foundation and the board of directors for the Minneapolis Southwest High School Performing Arts Committee. Karen earned her MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of St. Thomas.For an introduction to Karen's thinking on learning organizations, listen to this podcast Karen Graham on Learning from Build Consulting. You can also follow her on LinkedIn. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

In this episode of Health Nonprofit Digital Marketing, speaker, trainer, and consultant Karen Graham joins us to share the fundamentals of technology planning and making the case for technology investments. We discuss how to assess your current level of technology maturity and determine what to focus on. We also discuss writing a strategic technology plan, identifying learning needs, building staff technology skills, and pitching technology improvements to your boss, board, and funders. Karen also shares the importance of evaluating ROI for current and potential technologies If you are seeking to use technology in ways that unlock possibilities you've never had before, or that lead to big changes in the way you do your work or the impact you make, you don't want to miss this episode. About the guest Karen Graham is a speaker, trainer, writer, and consultant with expertise in technology leadership and innovation, nonprofit software, and digital strategy. Her consulting work includes strategic technology roadmaps, development of knowledge resources, and leadership coaching.  Karen was the Executive Director of the national nonprofit Idealware, and has held leadership roles in capacity building, arts, and human service organizations as well as a software startup. She holds an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of St. Thomas. Resources Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: https://minnesotanonprofits.org/Technology Association of Grantmakers: https://www.tagtech.org/AI Episodes of Health Digital Non Profit: https://brooks.digital/health-nonprofit-digital-marketing/navigating-nonprofit-landscape-ai/ Contact Karen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karentgraham/ Website: karengrahamconsulting.com Worksheet: https://www.karengrahamconsulting.com/worksheet 

What does it mean to be a learning organization and how can you grow learning practices at your nonprofit?Karen Graham has more than 20 years in senior nonprofit leadership, and a broad knowledge of trends and best practices in technology, leadership, and organizational development. Formerly head of Idealware, a research institution studying nonprofits' use of technology, Karen has long observed there are some nonprofits that have a strong internal learning culture, and she sees benefits to those who take knowledge management and sharing very seriously. She shared ideas on how to grow that learning impulse at your nonprofit and find funding for it and strategic value in it. If you are struggling with a learning management system or thinking about investing in one, we also talked about tech tools that help with knowledge management – but as we always say, the tech should come last, the clearly articulated business need should come first. Karen's presentation helps us think about why learning is so crucial to our organizations and how to invest in the idea of the learning organization. Is your nonprofit a learning organization?For more on the concept of learning organizations and the history of the term over the decades, we recommend this article from Harvard Business Review Is Yours a Learning Organization? (1 free article/month or by subscription.)As with all our webinars, this presentation is appropriate for an audience of varied IT experience.Community IT and Karen Graham Consulting are proudly vendor-agnostic and our webinars cover a range of topics and discussions. Webinars are never a sales pitch, always a way to share our knowledge with our community.Presenter:Karen Graham is a nonprofit technology strategist who loves helping people solve problems – from making their work easier and more enjoyable, to enabling their organization to more effectively achieve its mission. She writes, speaks, and advises organizations on technology leadership, software selection, user adoption, innovation, and strategic IT alignment. She has guided dozens of organizations through their software decisions, from requirements analysis to implementation and ongoing database optimization. Her consulting work focuses on the intersection of technology strategy, leadership, and culture for mission based organizations. She has worked in a variety of roles in sector-strengthening organizations such as Tech Impact (Chief Advancement Officer), Idealware (Executive Director), MAP for Nonprofits (Director of Technology & Innovation), and thedatabank (Director of Business Development). She serves on the grant review board for the Shavlik Family Foundation and the board of directors for the Minneapolis Southwest High School Performing Arts Committee. Karen earned her MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of St. Thomas.For an introduction to Karen's thinking on learning organizations, listen to this podcast Karen Graham on Learning from Build Consulting. You can also follow her on LinkedIn.Send us a Text Message. _______________________________Start a conversation :) Register to attend a webinar in real time, and find all past transcripts at https://communityit.com/webinars/ email Carolyn at cwoodard@communityit.com on LinkedIn Thanks for listening.

Marlie Owen, super stock racer at Peterborough Speedway and the in the Qwick Wick Super Stock Series joins us this week! She chats with us about being a racer, racing out in Kawartha, her start in racing, being a positive female role model, her luck in 2023, and how great Peterborough Speedway is! This episode has been presented in partnership with JRS Auctions! JRS Auctions current auction runs from August 23-Aug 27! Register to start bidding at jrsauctions.com! Thumbnail photo courtesy of Karen Graham!

Some of the best conversations are inspired by sitting around the fire and thinking of possibilities and visions – large and small. Guest Karen Graham has a long academic and practitioner career working with technology and nonprofits and asking the question “What is learning?” Listen to her conversation with Kyle to understand more about learning nonprofits.  How you can work to define learning for your organization? How do you ensure your technology projects embrace learning as you implement and evaluate your nonprofit tech? How can your organization utilize learning as a differentiator, and what does that do to create tech successes? In this fireside chat Karen and Kyle discuss software selection and learning platforms, but their conversation is not limited to education platforms alone. Is your organization fully involving your stakeholders in design and decision making? What do your clients, grantees, and staff have to teach you? Where are you missing the expertise in your own network, and how can you build cultures and technology tools that help everyone contribute to what your nonprofit is learning? Our Fireside Chats are designed for audiences with varied experiences with technology. In this Fireside Chat with Karen Graham learn more about learning itself – how we learn, where learning occurs, and why being a learning organization is essential to nonprofits as they embrace technology.

Karen Dunlap Graham recounts a daughter's worst nightmare, as her father Max Dunlap is accused of involvement in the assassination of investigative reporter Don Bolles, a scandal that immediately becomes a national news story.The Patsy is a production of Voyage Media. The series is produced, reported, and written by Chris Leitch and Adam Prince, and directed by Chris Leitch. Executive produced by Nat Mundel, Karen Graham, Robert Mitas, Kaitlyn Brown, and Dan Benamor. Edited, sound designed, and mixed by John Higgins, with additional editing by Nick Messitte and Andres Coca. Narrated by Joshua Malina.Featuring Tony Abatemarco as Max, Laura Jane Salvato as Rosalie and Betty, and Jon Cahill as Lake. Original music by Derlis Gonzalez.Listen Here: Episode One | The Patsy

Chelsea and I actually recorded two separate parts for this episode.The annual March For Life in Washington D.C. happened on Friday, January 20th.The annual Women's March happened Sunday afternoon, January 22nd. We recorded the first half about the March For Life on Saturday and the second half about the Women's March on Sunday afternoon.We give our overview and observations, as well as how the messages and demeanors of these two events clash.One march seems to value life. The other march, perhaps unwittingly, values death.Scriptures Cited:Deuteronomy 30:19Psalm 26:7-12Proverbs 1:29-31Proverbs 16:27Sources Consulted:Lauren Gambino, "‘We're not done': abortion opponents hold first March for Life since fall of Roe," The Guardian, January 20, 2023.Molly Olmstead and Christina Cauterucci, "The First Post-Roe March for Life Was Euphoric—and a Little Confused," Slate, January 21, 2023.Karen Graham, "Abortion foes prepare for Friday's first March for Life, post-Roe," Digital Journal, January 20, 2023.Kelsey Dallas, "This Pro Football Hall of Famer is facing criticism for attending the March for Life," Deseret News, January 20, 2023."940.04 Abortion" in "Chapter 940: Crimes Against Life and Bodily Security," Wisconsin State Legislature (accessed January 22, 2023).*** Castle Rock Women's Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Chelsea and I actually recorded two separate parts for this episode. The annual March For Life in Washington D.C. happened on Friday, January 20th. The annual Women's March happened Sunday afternoon, January 22nd. We recorded the first half about the March For Life on Saturday and the second half about the Women's March on Sunday afternoon. We give our overview and observations, as well as how the messages and demeanors of these two events clash. One march seems to value life. The other march, perhaps unwittingly, values death. Scriptures Cited: Deuteronomy 30:19 Psalm 26:7-12 Proverbs 1:29-31 Proverbs 16:27 Sources Consulted: Lauren Gambino, "‘We're not done': abortion opponents hold first March for Life since fall of Roe," The Guardian, January 20, 2023. Molly Olmstead and Christina Cauterucci, "The First Post-Roe March for Life Was Euphoric—and a Little Confused," Slate, January 21, 2023. Karen Graham, "Abortion foes prepare for Friday's first March for Life, post-Roe," Digital Journal, January 20, 2023. Kelsey Dallas, "This Pro Football Hall of Famer is facing criticism for attending the March for Life," Deseret News, January 20, 2023. "940.04 Abortion" in "Chapter 940: Crimes Against Life and Bodily Security," Wisconsin State Legislature (accessed January 22, 2023). *** Castle Rock Women's Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. *** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

Chelsea and I actually recorded two separate parts for this episode.The annual March For Life in Washington D.C. happened on Friday, January 20th.The annual Women's March happened Sunday afternoon, January 22nd. We recorded the first half about the March For Life on Saturday and the second half about the Women's March on Sunday afternoon.We give our overview and observations, as well as how the messages and demeanors of these two events clash.One march seems to value life. The other march, perhaps unwittingly, values death.Scriptures Cited:Deuteronomy 30:19Psalm 26:7-12Proverbs 1:29-31Proverbs 16:27Sources Consulted:Lauren Gambino, "‘We're not done': abortion opponents hold first March for Life since fall of Roe," The Guardian, January 20, 2023.Molly Olmstead and Christina Cauterucci, "The First Post-Roe March for Life Was Euphoric—and a Little Confused," Slate, January 21, 2023.Karen Graham, "Abortion foes prepare for Friday's first March for Life, post-Roe," Digital Journal, January 20, 2023.Kelsey Dallas, "This Pro Football Hall of Famer is facing criticism for attending the March for Life," Deseret News, January 20, 2023."940.04 Abortion" in "Chapter 940: Crimes Against Life and Bodily Security," Wisconsin State Legislature (accessed January 22, 2023).*** Castle Rock Women's Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!

This episode is all about Gothic Dance! And taking us on this journey into the world of Gothic ballet and body horror, Lauren and Mary are joined by Gothic experts and two of the three co-leads of the Danse Macabre: Ballet and the Gothic project: Dr Karen Graham and Dr Kaja Franck. You can find more about the project on their website https://gothicballet.wordpress.com/ and don't forget to follow them on their twitter at @dansegothic. The Ghoul Guides Association is a show where Dr Lauren Nixon and Dr Mary Going discuss all things Gothic (or more accurately, why all things are Gothic.) Join the Ghoul Guides as they explore the history of various topics across history and pop culture, and their intersections with the weird and wonderful world of the Gothic. You can find more information on our website https://theghoulguides.wordpress.com/ and you can also follow us on twitter at @TheGhoulGuides. And of course, if you like this video or any of our previous videos, don't forget to like and subscribe! Or, if there's a topic you want us to cover in a future episode, leave us a comment and let us know!

As we're about to enter 2022, it's easy to feel anxious about what is to come, what our future will be like, will we be able to pay our bills, etc. But it's so important to remember to be people of prayer, because Jesus is the only one who can give us true peace, joy, and contentment. Join us today as our very own Children's Pastor, Karen Graham, brings us an impactful message on practicing a life of prayer in the midst of anxiety. We're so glad you're here! 

Young people have been disproportionately affected by unemployment across the globe due to the pandemic. This week we chat to Karen Graham from Talent RISE, a charity committed to changing the lives of young people who have experienced barriers to employment.We talk about the challenges young people face when starting out their careers, why talent short STEM & Tech industries represent huge opportunities, and importantly what employers can do to address this unemployment crisis.

Dynamic duo – mother, Marg Graham, 91, and daughter Karen Graham, 61, discuss diabetes and nutrition, public health and the importance of proactive aging. They settled in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada after living in various countries, including Nairobi, Kenya. The two Grahams believe in health advocacy.  Karen, a 3-time author and Registered Dietitian is best known for her published work: Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook, coauthored with endocrinologist Dr. Mansur Shomali. Marg worked as a registered nurse with an emphasis on geriatrics. “Take small steps at every age to maintain your metabolism.” - Karen Graham Connect with Karen: Email: karen@diabetesbooks.ca Website: https://www.diabetesbooks.ca Marg can be reached through Karen.

Do you struggle with knowing how to honor God with your actions and your lifestyle? Have you ever wondered what God's Word has to say about morality? Check out the sermon to find the answers to these questions.

Long-time ESA client, Karen Graham, has been in the financial industry for 16 years, advisor and wholesaler. She and Mitch Santala talk about her experiences as a woman in a male-led industry and the four words that she believes have defined her success. Mitch begins with the reminder that The Whole Enchilada spirit resides in every human and that we hope to awaken it in our listeners. He starts his conversation with Karen, asking about her sales team leadership keywords. Karen gives four words that she says defines a leadership personality and talks about the different perspective that a woman has in a male-dominated industry. She cites a couple of stories and pieces of advice from the earlier days of her career, giving appreciation to the wisdom she gained. Mitch and Karen go on to discuss growth in a leadership position and Karen notes her own knowledge of the industry as a turning point in her career. She shares a story about knowing a product will help a client who is reluctant to buy…and why she won't take no for an answer. The pair move on to talking about motivating a team to carry a success target, with Karen giving her point of view as the head of an all-female sales team, along with the usual, more common targets. The Whole Enchilada cites the place, the person, and the path and the conversation leans toward what Karen knows to be the most important part of the path, also stating that long cycles need to be considered. The secret to her success? “Just one more.” When Mitch asks Karen if she believes that leaders are a different breed, she goes back to her keywords to explain what makes a successful sales leader. The two also delve into the role-reversal in Karen's family, with Karen giving an insightful example of what it's like for her at a conference versus what it's like for her male counterparts. Karen talks about betting on herself when she switched career roles, and the pivotal moment when she discovered her “swagger.” Mitch agrees that everyone has swagger and that it's important for leaders to determine what sets them apart from everyone else. Karen also believes that success and failure can be rolled into one factor – that a go-for-it attitude can lead to success but can also lead to failure. What is the cost of being the best? The conversation ends with Karen's story about ethical business practices and Mitch's own thoughts on living beyond the transaction. The final question lands us at Karen's favorite Mexican food restaurant, Casa Alde in Buda, Texas. She says that we'll be going for breakfast to have their famous “Fatty” breakfast taco and wishes us good luck on that Chuy's dinner with Season One, Episode Nine guest, Brett Collins. Apparently, we won't want to eat again for a long time after indulging in the Fatty. Table Talk: Immediately following his conversation with Karen, Mitch introduces The Whole Enchilada team and asks who wants to begin. Erin jumps at the chance, giving her own story of teaching integrity to her daughters much like Karen did in her story about helping a former who no longer had a sales agreement with her distribution company. Gil equates it to his time in media relations and the need to build trust with reporters. Isaac says that he connected with Karen's philosophy of listening, talking about a friend who gave up a big sale in order to benefit the client…and how that came back to bless him later on. Gil says that a solar salesperson he recently met with had a similar story. Mitch recalls learning the lesson that the harder he has to work for a sale, the harder the client is to keep, and that sometimes success means letting go. He ends the episode talking about how success is a tricky and subjective concept. Links: The Spanx Story by Charlie Wetzel and Stephanie Wetzel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T8SG7WZ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Margin by Richard Swenson https://www.amazon.com/Margin-Restoring-Emotional-Financial-Overloaded-ebook/dp/B00IDHW5KK The Whole Enchilada, Season 1, Episode 9 https://www.thewholeenchiladapodcast.com/podcast/episode/219df1d9/s1-e9-why-bet-on-yourself Casa Alde, Buda, TX https://www.facebook.com/helenscasaalde/ About Our Sponsor: Executive Scheduling Associates employs 120 professional schedulers filling the sales calendars of 500 financial wholesalers across North America. And we now provide short-term services dispositioning event and cold contact lists. Ask us for details at www.esasolutions.com. Follow Us: Subscribe to our podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Stitcher. Follow us: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn  

On todays show, we are finishing up our conversation  with Dr. Mansur Shomali, an Endocrinologist, Diabetes Expert and co-author of the health and wellness series of books with Karen Graham. We’re talking about our changing understanding of Type 2 diabetes, new approaches to care and the benefits of digital care.Thank you, Dr. Shomali for being on our show, and for all you do for the diabetes community.Enjoy!Where to find Dr. Shomali:MedStar HealthDiabetes BooksWhere to find us at DiabeticSAVVY, LLCWebsite:www.diabeticsavvy.comYoutube@diabeticsavvywithdavisknightFacebook@diabeticsavvyInstagram@diabeticsavvyTwitter@diabeticsavvy@diet_bites

On todays show, we are thrilled to have with us, Dr. Mansur Shomali, an Endocrinologist, Diabetes Expert and co-author of the health and wellness series of books with Karen Graham. We’re talking about our changing understanding diabetes, new approaches to care and the benefits of digital care.Thank you, Dr. Shomali for being on our show, and for all you do for the diabetes community.Enjoy!Where to find Dr. Shomali:MedStar HealthDiabetes BooksWhere to find us at DiabeticSAVVY, LLCWebsite:www.diabeticsavvy.comYoutube@diabeticsavvywithdavisknightFacebook@diabeticsavvyInstagram@diabeticsavvyTwitter@diabeticsavvy @diet_bites

The potential link between educational ‘failure' and offending is often debated. Discussions frequently focus on the community, cultural or family backgrounds from which the children who ‘fail' come, and/or on more adequate provision for those ‘at risk' of school and social exclusion. These discussions often prioritise the apparent significance of race, class and gender, indicated by the over-representation of poor, male, Black students in punitive school disciplinary processes and a parallel disproportionality in the criminal justice system. However, many of these approaches assume educational systems to be intrinsically good and consider cases of educational failure to be anomalies that require ironing out. This session will consider a different view. Drawing on classic sociological theories of education it will introduce the connections between social control and education. It will also ask us to consider what an exploration of the school-to-prison pipeline can tell us about the entire education system. Readings Bowles, S. and Gintis, H. (2002) Schooling in Capitalist America Revisited. Sociology of Education, 75(1): 1-18. Davis, A. Y. (2003) Are Prisons Obsolete? New York: Seven Stories Press. Foucault, M. (1991) Discipline and Punish. The Birth of the Prison. London: Penguin Books Ltd. Graham, K. (2014) Does school prepare men for prison? City: analysis of urban trends, culture, theory, policy, action, 18(6): 824-836. Graham, K. (2016) The British School-To-Prison Pipeline. In L.A. Palmer and K Andrews (Eds) Blackness in Britain. London: Routledge. Perera, J. (2020) How Black Working-Class Youth are Criminalised and Excluded in the English School System. A London Case Study. London: Institute of Race Relations. Willis, P. (1977) Learning to Labour. How working class kids get working class jobs. Aldershot: Ashgate Publishing Ltd. Resources Biopower – Global Social Theory website Changing education paradigms – Sir Ken Robinson RSA Animate on YouTube Does school prepare men for prison? – Centre for Crime and Justice comment piece by Karen Graham Questions for Discussion What is the myth of meritocracy in education and how might it link to wider social inequalities? How and why have ideas around the disruptive pupil deserving of exclusion and the criminal deserving of imprisonment been historically racialised, classed and gendered? What can the school-to-prison pipeline teach us about the wider system of education? What impact might the hidden curriculum of schooling be having on everyone?

This week, your girls Carrera & Shari are back talking a range of things, from the Oprah & Meghan Markle interview to Jason Lee vs Megan Thee Stallion, Silk Sonic's new music, and celebrating Karen Graham as this week's B.A.P. Be sure to subscribe, rate & comment! This week's episode was edited by @muzicmajor Instagram.com/TheBrownGirlLinkUp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/TheBrownGirlLinkUp/message

How does Jesus impact our parenting? Join us as we find out from Pastor Karen Graham

On todays show, Stacy and Davis talk with Canadian diabetes educator and author, Karen Graham. We are celebration the launch of her newly revised books, Diabetes Essentials, the Diabetes Meals for Good Health cookbook and the Complete Diabetes Guide.We talk about her books, her perspective about the challenges facing the diabetes community today and how choice is affecting your ability to self manage your type 2 diabetes.Karen Graham, RD, CDE is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Having been a nutrition counsellor for 30 years and a public health dietitian for eight years; she believes in the importance of good nutrition and exercise to fuel the soul and body.She has authored the updated Health & Wellness Series: Diabetes Essentials, Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook and Complete Diabetes Guide. The cookbook has sold over a quarter of a million copies, and includes life-size photographs of complete meals for diabetes or weight loss. These books are co-authored with well-known American physician and diabetes Endocrinologist, Dr. Mansur Shomali. These three books are an important tool in the fight against type 2 diabetes. If you want to have a doctor and a dietitian at your fingertips, then you need these three books. Links to purchase the books at Amazon are below:The Complete Diabetes Guidehttps://amzn.to/34uTcTxDiabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook:https://amzn.to/31LQFm2Diabetes Essentials:https://amzn.to/35DCWPgThanks Karen for your passion, vision and great books!You can follow Karen at:www.diabetesbooks.caFacebook at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100019319331566Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/diabetesbooksFind Davis and Stacy at:Website:www.diabeticsavvy.comYoutube@diabeticsavvywithdavisknightFacebook@diabeticsavvyInstagram@diabeticsavvyTwitter@diabeticsavvy @diet_bitesThe site, podcast and our mobile application may contain links to affiliate websites, and we receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. See our website for further details.

We had a most delightful and educational visit with Past International President, Joe M. Turner in 2015 (Episode #208) where Joe gave some excellent advice about getting into the Speaking Business. This week we go in a different direction with Joe. Since magic conventions have been canceled or postponed, The Magic Word Podcast has not been able to bring you daily convention updates. So, this week we talk with one of the emcees from Obie’s 4F convention as we reminisce about some past F.F.F.F. conventions and what makes this event stand out in all the world. We also discuss the state of conventions and perhaps a glimpse of where we’re heading with our conflabs.But before we get into the meat of this week’s podcast, one of our favorite guests, Norman Beck, has a comical take on our current situation. He provides a little relief when we need it most. Thanks, Norm, for taking our call to your “Comedy Hot Line.”Thanks goes to Mike Maione who put together this montage of past performers at Obie’s 4F convention.http://www.turnermagic.com | Atlanta corporate magician, mentalist and keynote speaker Joe M. Turner appeared on Fox 5 Atlanta's "Good Day Xtra" on June 7, 2010. His performance for hosts Karen Graham and Jeff Hill included a quick card location and an impossible torn-and-restored routine using a photo of Karen which she had autographed. His appearance was to promote his upcoming benefit show for Engage Atlanta. Corporate magician, mentalist and keynote speaker Joe M. Turner is your event's "Chief Impossibility Officer." Follow him online! View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here We are indebted to our sponsor, TheMagicBookShop.com who financially supports this podcast. You can help support this podcast, too, by supporting our sponsor. Please visit them and be sure to use the promo code: magicword on checkout for a 15% discount on all of your purchases! The Stranger has just been released for Android this week. I’ve been waiting years for this. Check it out. It’s noting less than awesome. More on this (and so much more) in our discussion with Jonathan Levit in Episode #464. Well worth another listen.

Today’s guest is a mover and shaker in the community of Alzheimer’s Research and Programming, particularly within communities of color. She has even examined programs in China to determine if and how this country’s program models may serve people of color in the United States. Born and raised in Chicago, Karen grew up with a voracious thirst for knowledge, and she particularly loved the sciences. She grew up with the desire to become a physician, but transitioned into Psychology. She has achieved some very interesting and groundbreaking things throughout her career. As Manager of Community Relations at The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Karen developed and implemented recruitment strategies and educational programs aimed at communities of color. This was significant since many of the studies at that point were aimed at Caucasian and other majority cultures and non-black ethnic groups. She has been instrumental in developing key relationships with the business community, elected officials, a variety interdisciplinary health practitioners, along with other stakeholders to provide the best services possible to people of color around Memory Care. Karen was also instrumental in the administration of a Religious Order Study that looked at the cognitive and memory abilities of Nuns, Priests and most recently church Deacons. Her additional gifts include the translation of Alzheimer research findings from the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center to communities of color for practical application and programming. She is most proud of the fact that she played a key role in establishing institutional trust with potential study participants. This was a very ambitious endeavor given the distrust that many African American seniors have as a result of historical memories of The Tuskegee Study. Karen has made a huge leap in deciding to return to school to pursue a Doctorate in Nursing Research. She states that when she applied and interviewed for this demanding program, she did not expect to be admitted. She was pleasantly surprised by her acceptance and immediately tapped into the expertise of many of the physicians and faculty members to serve as advisors and mentors. She openly shares the challenges that she has encountered, as well as her triumphs as a student in this program. Karen received her B.A. in Psychology from The University of Illinois – Champaign, her Masters in Psychology from Roosevelt University and is a Doctoral candidate at Rush’s College of Nursing. Additionally, Karen is one of two African Americans who have been admitted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. This Honor Society is known for nursing excellence and for empowering nurse leaders to transform global healthcare. Karen can be reached at Karen_L_Graham@rush.edu Karen hopes to make inroads into the field of Foundation work, which would give her an opportunity to play a role is awarding foundation funds to organizations that are committed to working with people of color.

Karen Graham, Director of Capacity Building with Tech Impact, speaks with us about Stages of Technological Maturity for Nonprofits and her recent research and publishings on technology and leadership in the nonprofit sector.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website or the Wellspring Nonprofit Resource website. The Nonprofit SnapCast records at Strongbox West, in Atlanta.

Karen Graham, Director of Capacity Building with Tech Impact, speaks with us about Technological Literacy for nonprofits, examples of technological use and planning, upward mentoring, and advocating for resources to help nonprofits make better use of technology to facilitate capacity building. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website or the Wellspring Nonprofit Resource website. The Nonprofit SnapCast records at Strongbox West, in Atlanta.

More senior citizens take benzos than any other age group. And yet, they are also the group most at-risk for complications. What are the effects of this dangerous combination? And what can be done to buck the overprescribing trend? In today's episode, we look at the stats, the warnings, and the consequences of benzodiazepine and Z-drug use in the elderly. We also shine the spotlight on the website benzo.org.uk, share a story from Grand Junction, Colorado, and discuss anti-depressants and sleepless nights. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/the-dangers-of-benzodiazepine-use-in-the-elderly-bfp015Video ID: BFP015 Chapters 00:00 Introduction06:41 Mailbag12:02 Benzo News14:45 Benzo Spotlight18:30 Benzo Story25:40 Feature: Benzos and the Elderly44:03 Moment of Peace  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTION “The Lost Years: A Father, A Son, Benzos, and Aging” by D E Foster BENZO NEWS “Benzos added to fentanyl causing hard-to-revive overdose problems” by Karen Graham in Digital Journal“Benzodiazepines intake may increase miscarriage risk” by Medha Baranwal in Speciality Medical Dialogues“‘Hello, It's Me:' Loneliness in Benzo Withdrawal” by D E Foster in Benzo Free “The world's happiest people have a beautifully simple way to tackle loneliness” by Jenny Anderson in QZ.comPodcast Episode #14 — “Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD”“My Fifth-Year Anniversary” by Holly Hardman on As Prescribed Blog“7 Effective Thought-Stopping Techniques for Anxiety” by Melissa Stanger on Thrive Global“Anxiety ‘epidemic' brewing on college campuses, researchers find” by Will Kane on Berkeley News BENZO SPOTLIGHT Benzo.org.uk FEATURE: Benzos and the Elderly “American Geriatrics Society 2015 Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.”Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual) by C. Heather Ashton“Benzodiazepine Use and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: Case-Control Study.” BMJCommonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prescribing Guidelines for Pennsylvania: Safe Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Acute Treatment of Anxiety & Insomnia.“Physicians' perspectives on prescribing benzodiazepines for older adults: a qualitative study.” Journal of General Internal MedicineBenzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal by D E Foster “Yes, Benzos Are Bad for You” by Dr. Frances Allen“Factors Associated With Long-term Benzodiazepine Use Among Older Adults.” JAMA Intern Med.“No End in Sight: Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults in the United States.” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society“Benzodiazepine Use in the United States.” JAMA Psychiatry“The Benzodiazepine–Dementia Disorders Link: Current State of Knowledge.” CNS Drugs“Risk of Death Associated with New Benzodiazepine Use Among Persons with Alzheimer's Disease — a Matched Cohort Study.” International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry“Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal in Elderly Patients.” The American Journal of Psychiatry“The New Old Age: A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly.” by Paul Span in The New York Times.“Once prescribed, 25% of elderly become dependent on benzodiazepines: JAMA.” by Hina Zahid in Speciality Medical Dialogues. FORMAL REFERENCESAmerican Geriatrics Society (AGS). “American Geriatrics Society 2015 Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.” Beers Criteria Update Expert Panel (2015). Accessed April 9, 2018. http://www.sigot.org/allegato_docs/1057_Beers-Criteria.pdf.Ashton, C. Heather. Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual). 2002. Accessed April 13, 2016. http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual.Billioti de Gage, Sophie, Yola Moride, Thierry Ducruet, Tobias Kurth, Hélène Verdoux, Marie Tournier, Antoine Pariente and Bernard Bégaud. “Benzodiazepine Use and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: Case-Control Study.” BMJ 349(g5205)(2014). Accessed January 30, 2017. doi:10.1136/bmj.g5205.Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prescribing Guidelines for Pennsylvania: Safe Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Acute Treatment of Anxiety & Insomnia. Updated May 15, 2017. Accessed April 7, 2018. https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/Documents/Opioids/PA%20Guidelines%20on%20Benzo%20Prescribing.pdfCook, J.M., R. Marshall, C. Masci, and J.C. Coyne. “Physicians' perspectives on prescribing benzodiazepines for older adults: a qualitative study.” Journal of General Internal Medicine 2007 Mar;22(3):303-7. Accessed April 22, 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17356959Foster, D E. Benzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal. Erie, Colorado: Denim Mountain Press, 2018. http://www.benzofree.org/book.Frances, Allen. “Yes, Benzos Are Bad for You.” Pro Talk: A Rehabs.com Community, June 10, 2016. Accessed October 13, 2016. https://www.rehabs.com/pro-talk-articles/yes-benzos-are-bad-for-you.Gerlach LB, Maust DT, Leong SH, Mavandadi S, Oslin DW. “Factors Associated With Long-term Benzodiazepine Use Among Older Adults.” JAMA Intern Med. 2018;178(11):1560–1562. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.2413Maust, Donovan T., Helen C. Kales, Ilse R. Wiechers, Frederic C. Blow, Mark Olfson. “No End in Sight: Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults in the United States.” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 64(12)(December 2016):2546-53. Accessed February 17, 2017. doi:10.1111/jgs.14379.Olfson, M., M. King and M. Schoenbaum. “Benzodiazepine Use in the United States.” JAMA Psychiatry 72(2)(February 2015):136-42. Accessed March 7, 2017. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1763.Pariente, Antoine, Sophie Billioti de Gage, Nicholas Moore and Bernard Bégaud. “The Benzodiazepine–Dementia Disorders Link: Current State of Knowledge.” CNS Drugs 30(1)(January 2016):1-7. Accessed December 12, 2016. doi:10.1007/s40263-015-0305-4.Saarelainen, Laura, Anna-Maija Tolppanen, Marjaana Koponen, Antti Tanskanen, Jari Tiihonen, Sripa Hartikainen and Heidi Taipale. “Risk of Death Associated with New Benzodiazepine Use Among Persons with Alzheimer's Disease — a Matched Cohort Study.” International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (November 15, 2017). Accessed April 8, 2018. doi:10.1002/gps.4821.Schweitzer, Edward, George Case, and Karl Rickels. “Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal in Elderly Patients.” The American Journal of Psychiatry; Washington 146(4)(April 1989):529-31. Accessed April 22, 2019. https://search.proquest.com/openview/8061f199e2c28c42650c88feb8a394cf/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=40661.Span, Paula. “The New Old Age: A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly.” The New York Times. March 16, 2018. Accessed April 22, 2019. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/health/elderly-drugs-addiction.html.Zahid, Hina. “Once prescribed, 25% of elderly become dependent on benzodiazepines: JAMA.” Speciality Medical Dialogues. September 13, 2018. Accessed April 22, 2019. https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/once-prescribed-25-of-elderly-become-dependent-on-benzodiazepines-jama/.  Introduction In today's intro, I rambled on a bit, as I often do, about the elderly, a blog post I wrote about my dad, but most of all about loss. The loss so many of us feel from those years were trapped on the drugs.  Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments which were discussed: COMMENT: You could attract more listeners if you included anti-depressants in your content. This comment was from Sara in Memphis, Tennessee. She suggested that I could draw more listeners if I included anti-depressants in the content. I agreed and suggested I would try and be more inclusive, but that our primary focus will still be on benzos. QUESTION: I would love for you to do a “bedtime” podcast.This question was from Karla in Chino Hills, California. She suggested I do a “bedtime” version of the podcast for people to listen to when they have insomnia. This was a great idea and I asked for suggestions of what it would entail.  Benzo News We discussed a variety of stories around the benzo community in this section today.  Benzo Spotlight Today's spotlight was on the website benzo.org.uk. This is the home to the Ashton Manual and thousands of links related to benzos, studies, articles and other information.  Benzo Stories Today's story was from Jill in Grand Junction, Colorado.  Feature Today's featured topic: The Effects of Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs on the Elderly The senior population around the world is an at-risk group, especially when it comes to the effects of certain drugs like benzos. Unfortunately, they are also the most likely to take these drugs. In today's feature, I shared several statistics, studies, and articles about the dangers of the overprescribing of these drugs in the elderly population.  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

More senior citizens take benzos than any other age group. And yet, they are also the group most at-risk for complications. What are the effects of this dangerous combination? And what can be done to buck the overprescribing trend?In today's episode, we look at the stats, the warnings, and the consequences of benzodiazepine and Z-drug use in the elderly. We also shine the spotlight on the website benzo.org.uk, share a story from Grand Junction, Colorado, and discuss anti-depressants and sleepless nights. Welcome to Episode #15 It's Senior Week at Benzo Free, and today our feature is dedicated to that very subject. The elderly are the most at-risk for complications from benzodiazepines and Z-drugs, and yet they have the highest use rates. What are the complications of this trend and what can be done to reverse it? We also take a look at an amazing website on benzodiazepine history and research, benzo.org.uk, and share a story and answer a few questions. But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 15. Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. INTRODUCTION"The Lost Years: A Father, A Son, Benzos, and Aging" by D E Foster BENZO NEWS"Benzos added to fentanyl causing hard-to-revive overdose problems" by Karen Graham in Digital Journal"Benzodiazepines intake may increase miscarriage risk" by Medha Baranwal in Speciality Medical Dialogues"'Hello, It's Me:' Loneliness in Benzo Withdrawal" by D E Foster in Benzo Free"The world's happiest people have a beautifully simple way to tackle loneliness" by Jenny Anderson in QZ.comPodcast Episode #14 — "Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD" "My Fifth-Year Anniversary" by Holly Hardman on As Prescribed Blog"7 Effective Thought-Stopping Techniques for Anxiety" by Melissa Stanger on Thrive Global"Anxiety 'epidemic' brewing on college campuses, researchers find" by Will Kane on Berkeley News BENZO SPOTLIGHTBenzo.org.uk FEATURE: Benzos and the Elderly “American Geriatrics Society 2015 Updated Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.”Benzodiazepines: How They Work and How to Withdraw (aka The Ashton Manual) by C. Heather Ashton"Benzodiazepine Use and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: Case-Control Study." BMJ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Prescribing Guidelines for Pennsylvania: Safe Prescribing Benzodiazepines for Acute Treatment of Anxiety & Insomnia. “Physicians' perspectives on prescribing benzodiazepines for older adults: a qualitative study.” Journal of General Internal MedicineBenzo Free: The World of Anti-Anxiety Drugs and the Reality of Withdrawal by D E Foster“Yes, Benzos Are Bad for You” by Dr. Frances Allen"Factors Associated With Long-term Benzodiazepine Use Among Older Adults." JAMA Intern Med.“No End in Sight: Benzodiazepine Use in Older Adults in the United States.” Journal of the American Geriatrics Society “Benzodiazepine Use in the United States.” JAMA Psychiatry "The Benzodiazepine–Dementia Disorders Link: Current State of Knowledge." CNS Drugs"Risk of Death Associated with New Benzodiazepine Use Among Persons with Alzheimer's Disease — a Matched Cohort Study." International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry“Benzodiazepine Dependence and Withdrawal in Elderly Patients.” The American Journal of Psychiatry“The New Old Age: A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly.” by Paul Span in The New York Times. “Once prescribed, 25% of elderly become dependent on benzodiazepines: JAMA.” by Hina Zahid in Speciality Medical Dialogues. BENZO FREE LINKSWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos,

Can a unique blend of neuroscience, compassion, and spirituality be the secret to success in benzo withdrawal? Jennifer Leigh seems to think so. And so do many of the people she has coached. Our interview guest today is Jennifer Leigh, PsyD. In this enlightened conversation, Jennifer shares neurological insights she has acquired from her doctorate studies in psychology along with lessons from her own personal journey through withdrawal. You don't want to miss this one. Welcome to Episode #14 Today we have a wonderful interview with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD. After her own battle with benzos, Jennifer decided to dedicate her time to helping others who are currently in the thick of it. She shares several key insights during this interview and it's definitely worth a listen. We also have a brief introduction, review the news, and answer a question on the permanence of symptoms. But first, let's list the resources used in this episode, and then we'll dive deeper into the content of episode 14. Episode Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Benzo Free of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. BENZO NEWSBIC Provides a PDF Version of the Ashton ManualBenzo Free Podcast: Episode #13 — Benzo Bad Guys: Anger, Aggression, Depression, and ObsessionAnger/Rage from The Withdrawal ProjectTablet Splitting and Liquid Dosing: Factors that Influence AccuracyCoping Techniques A to Z from The Withdrawal Project"Benzos added to fentanyl causing hard-to-revive overdose problems" by Karen Graham in Digital Journal FEATURE: Interview with Jennifer Leigh, PsyDJennifer Leigh, PsyD at BenzoWithdrawalHelp.com BENZO FREE LINKSWebsitePodcast Home PageFeedback FormDisclaimer Podcast Summary This podcast is dedicated to those who struggle with side effects, dependence, and withdrawal from benzos, a group of drugs from the benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine classes, better known as anti-anxiety drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives, and minor tranquilizers. Their common brand names include Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin, Lunesta, Valium, and Xanax. Introduction In today's intro, I talked a bit about the loneliness and isolation caused by benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine withdrawal. I mentioned that all of us in the benzo community are friends and look out for another, and talked about a wish to have a commune where all could heal. Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments which were discussed: COMMENT: Has anyone had these symptoms for this long?This comment was from Holly, who wanted to know if her hypersensitivity and irritability are permanent. I shared that most of us ask the same questions repeatedly during withdrawal, and that by all accounts, we do heal. It just takes a long time in some cases. Benzo News Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/BenzoFree to see a list of the news articles we discussed. Benzo Spotlight [no spotlight section today] Benzo Stories Our benzo story was from Jennifer today, which was included in her interview. Featured Topic Today's featured topic: Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD Today's feature was an interview with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD. Jennifer earned her doctorate in psychology in 2007 and became a leading authority on parenting teen girls. She was invited to be on radio and television and was interviewed by top tier media for her work. In 2010, her career came to a halt when she began tapering off the benzodiazepine she had taken as prescribed. What followed was a nightmare. Lost in the medically unrecognized benzo withdrawal syndrome, she suffered grueling physical and mental symptoms for years… until her brain and nervous system repaired itself from the damage the medication had caused.Jennifer has dedicated herself to helping others navigate the...

Can a unique blend of neuroscience, compassion, and spirituality be the secret to success in benzo withdrawal? Jennifer Leigh seems to think so. And so do many of the people she has coached. Our interview guest today is Jennifer Leigh, PsyD. In this enlightened conversation, Jennifer shares neurological insights she has acquired from her doctorate studies in psychology along with lessons from her own personal journey through withdrawal. You don't want to miss this one. https://www.easinganxiety.com/post/finding-faith-hope-and-acceptance-in-benzo-withdrawal-a-conversation-with-jennifer-leigh-psyd-bfp014Video ID: BFP014 Chapters 00:00 Introduction06:24 Mailbag10:05 Benzo News11:27 Conversation with Jennifer Leigh49:10 Moment of Peace  Resources The following resource links are provided as a courtesy to our listeners. They do not constitute an endorsement by Easing Anxiety of the resource or any recommendations or advice provided therein. BENZO NEWSBIC Provides a PDF Version of the Ashton ManualBenzo Free Podcast: Episode #13 — Benzo Bad Guys: Anger, Aggression, Depression, and ObsessionAnger/Rage from The Withdrawal ProjectTablet Splitting and Liquid Dosing: Factors that Influence AccuracyCoping Techniques A to Z from The Withdrawal Project“Benzos added to fentanyl causing hard-to-revive overdose problems” by Karen Graham in Digital JournalFEATURE: Interview with Jennifer Leigh, PsyDJennifer Leigh, PsyD at BenzoWithdrawalHelp.com  Introduction In today's intro, I talked a bit about the loneliness and isolation caused by benzodiazepine and nonbenzodiazepine withdrawal. I mentioned that all of us in the benzo community are friends and look out for another, and talked about a wish to have a commune where all could heal.  Mailbag This is where we share questions and comments which were discussed: COMMENT: Has anyone had these symptoms for this long?This comment was from Holly, who wanted to know if her hypersensitivity and irritability are permanent. I shared that most of us ask the same questions repeatedly during withdrawal, and that by all accounts, we do heal. It just takes a long time in some cases.  Benzo Stories Our benzo story was from Jennifer today, which was included in her interview.  Feature Today's featured topic: Finding Faith, Hope, and Acceptance in Benzo Withdrawal: A Conversation with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD Today's feature was an interview with Jennifer Leigh, PsyD. Jennifer earned her doctorate in psychology in 2007 and became a leading authority on parenting teen girls. She was invited to be on radio and television and was interviewed by top tier media for her work. In 2010, her career came to a halt when she began tapering off the benzodiazepine she had taken as prescribed. What followed was a nightmare. Lost in the medically unrecognized benzo withdrawal syndrome, she suffered grueling physical and mental symptoms for years… until her brain and nervous system repaired itself from the damage the medication had caused. Jennifer has dedicated herself to helping others navigate the frightening and exhausting journey of getting benzo free and healing. She coaches, blogs, and teaches workshops on various topics regarding recovery. Her website is benzowithdrawalhelp.com. My conversation with Jennifer flowed like a chat between two old friends. Through her journey of benzo withdrawal and her time helping others traverse this path, she has learned the essentials of success and shares them with us. Through a combination of faith, love, and neuroscience, Jennifer uncovered the essentials she discovered and explains why they are so important.  The PodcastThe Benzo Free Podcast provides information, support, and community to those who struggle with the long-term effects of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines (Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium) and Z-drugs (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata). WEBSITE: https://www.easinganxiety.comMAILING LIST: https://www.easinganxiety.com/subscribe YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@easinganx DISCLAIMERAll content provided by Easing Anxiety is for general informational purposes only and should never be considered medical advice. Any health-related information provided is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems, or to prescribe any medical devices or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it. Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://www.easinganxiety.com/disclaimer. CREDITSMusic provided / licensed by Storyblocks Audio — https://www.storyblocks.com Benzo Free Theme — Title: “Walk in the Park” — Artist: Neil Cross PRODUCTIONEasing Anxiety is produced by…Denim Mountain Presshttps://www.denimmountainpress.com ©2022 Denim Mountain Press – All Rights Reserved

Ashley Mclaren is a criminologist who has recently completed her Master’s thesis. Tara spoke to her about unconscious bias but Ashley has also been influenced by Dr. Karen Graham who has worked on the ‘School to Prison Pipeline’. Ashley’s thesis is entitled, ‘Black and Blue – an exploration of the work and identity as a … Continue reading Criminology, Ethnicity and the School to Prison Pipeline with Ashley Mclaren – PP212 →

This was the third seminar in the ‘Subversive Good’ CRASSH series on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Speakers: Baz Dreisinger (Prison to College Pipeline, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY), Karen Graham (Educational Sociology) and Ingrid Obsuth (Criminology) How are security discourses shaping schools as spaces of learning and education as the ‘practice of freedom’? What are the impacts of securitisation upon social justice and inclusion? What if our prisons became hotbeds of learning and connection? Our dialogue will be led by Baz Dreisinger (founder and Academic Director of John Jay’s groundbreaking Prison-to-College Pipeline programme in New York), Ingrid Obsuth, (an expert in the socio-emotional, cognitive and biological aspects of the development and progression of delinquent and aggressive behaviour in young people) and Karen Graham (whose research focusses on the correspondence between experiences in school and in prison). For more information on the whole series please visit: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/the-subversive-good

This was the third seminar in the ‘Subversive Good’ CRASSH series on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Speakers: Baz Dreisinger (Prison to College Pipeline, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY), Karen Graham (Educational Sociology) and Ingrid Obsuth (Criminology) How are security discourses shaping schools as spaces of learning and education as the ‘practice of freedom’? What are the impacts of securitisation upon social justice and inclusion? What if our prisons became hotbeds of learning and connection? Our dialogue will be led by Baz Dreisinger (founder and Academic Director of John Jay’s groundbreaking Prison-to-College Pipeline programme in New York), Ingrid Obsuth, (an expert in the socio-emotional, cognitive and biological aspects of the development and progression of delinquent and aggressive behaviour in young people) and Karen Graham (whose research focusses on the correspondence between experiences in school and in prison). For more information on the whole series please visit: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/the-subversive-good

This was the third seminar in the ‘Subversive Good’ CRASSH series on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Speakers: Baz Dreisinger (Prison to College Pipeline, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY), Karen Graham (Educational Sociology) and Ingrid Obsuth (Criminology) How are security discourses shaping schools as spaces of learning and education as the ‘practice of freedom’? What are the impacts of securitisation upon social justice and inclusion? What if our prisons became hotbeds of learning and connection? Our dialogue will be led by Baz Dreisinger (founder and Academic Director of John Jay’s groundbreaking Prison-to-College Pipeline programme in New York), Ingrid Obsuth, (an expert in the socio-emotional, cognitive and biological aspects of the development and progression of delinquent and aggressive behaviour in young people) and Karen Graham (whose research focusses on the correspondence between experiences in school and in prison). For more information on the whole series please visit: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/the-subversive-good This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

This was the third seminar in the ‘Subversive Good’ CRASSH series on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Speakers: Baz Dreisinger (Prison to College Pipeline, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY), Karen Graham (Educational Sociology) and Ingrid Obsuth (Criminology) How are security discourses shaping schools as spaces of learning and education as the ‘practice of freedom’? What are the impacts of securitisation upon social justice and inclusion? What if our prisons became hotbeds of learning and connection? Our dialogue will be led by Baz Dreisinger (founder and Academic Director of John Jay’s groundbreaking Prison-to-College Pipeline programme in New York), Ingrid Obsuth, (an expert in the socio-emotional, cognitive and biological aspects of the development and progression of delinquent and aggressive behaviour in young people) and Karen Graham (whose research focusses on the correspondence between experiences in school and in prison). For more information on the whole series please visit: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/the-subversive-good This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

This was the third seminar in the ‘Subversive Good’ CRASSH series on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Speakers: Baz Dreisinger (Prison to College Pipeline, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY), Karen Graham (Educational Sociology) and Ingrid Obsuth (Criminology) How are security discourses shaping schools as spaces of learning and education as the ‘practice of freedom’? What are the impacts of securitisation upon social justice and inclusion? What if our prisons became hotbeds of learning and connection? Our dialogue will be led by Baz Dreisinger (founder and Academic Director of John Jay’s groundbreaking Prison-to-College Pipeline programme in New York), Ingrid Obsuth, (an expert in the socio-emotional, cognitive and biological aspects of the development and progression of delinquent and aggressive behaviour in young people) and Karen Graham (whose research focusses on the correspondence between experiences in school and in prison). For more information on the whole series please visit: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/the-subversive-good This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

This was the third seminar in the ‘Subversive Good’ CRASSH series on Tuesday 10 November 2015. Speakers: Baz Dreisinger (Prison to College Pipeline, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY), Karen Graham (Educational Sociology) and Ingrid Obsuth (Criminology) How are security discourses shaping schools as spaces of learning and education as the ‘practice of freedom’? What are the impacts of securitisation upon social justice and inclusion? What if our prisons became hotbeds of learning and connection? Our dialogue will be led by Baz Dreisinger (founder and Academic Director of John Jay’s groundbreaking Prison-to-College Pipeline programme in New York), Ingrid Obsuth, (an expert in the socio-emotional, cognitive and biological aspects of the development and progression of delinquent and aggressive behaviour in young people) and Karen Graham (whose research focusses on the correspondence between experiences in school and in prison). For more information on the whole series please visit: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/the-subversive-good This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

Karen is the author of the best-selling cookbook Diabetes Meals for Good Health. This book is sold across North America and has been translated into French and Japanese. It has sold over 150,000 copies.  Karen’s most recent book The Complete Diabetes Guide brings together her 30 years of working as a Community Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator.Karen has worked for thirty years as a dietitian, most of those years specializing in diabetes education. She works part-time in a busy community diabetes clinic in central Canada. Her clients are her inspiration, she sees their struggles, and understands how small changes can make a difference in improving health.Karen was born in Africa where she graduated from high school at the Nairobi International School. She recognizes that diabetes is truly an international health crisis. In 2004-2006 she volunteered overseas in The Netherlands and Turkey, assisting a non-profit health organization set up diabetes programming for Turkish people. Karen’s life work is the fighting of diabetes.Karen lives in a small farming community in central Canada with her husband. They have two grown children, both who have followed career paths that intersect with diabetes (optometry and global health). Her husband owns a tree nursery and farm, which keeps the family connected with the land and the source of our food.

– guest speakers Rob and Karen Graham: their call and vision for Belize. – David Vaughan: Introduction to next week’s sermon, “I AM the Bread of Life” Liberty Church