Podcasts about Katie McLaughlin

Karen Read Defense FLOPS in Cross-Examination! Paramedic's ‘I Hit Him' Claim Stands Strong! Katie McLaughlin, a Canton firefighter-paramedic, took the stand on May 5, 2025, and dropped a bombshell that had the courtroom buzzing. She testified that when she arrived at the snowy scene where John O'Keefe's body was found on January 29, 2022, she heard Karen Read repeatedly say, “I hit him, I hit him, I hit him.” This was huge for the prosecution, who've been hammering the narrative that Read, drunk and angry, backed her Lexus SUV into her boyfriend, O'Keefe, and left him to die in a blizzard. McLaughlin's testimony painted a vivid picture of a frantic Read, her words sounding like a confession to the crime. She described the chaos of the scene—snow falling, O'Keefe unresponsive, and Read's voice cutting through the cold air with those three damning words. The prosecution leaned hard into McLaughlin's credibility. As a first responder, she had no skin in the game, no reason to lie. Her role was to save lives, not pick sides, and her recollection of Read's statements felt raw and unfiltered. She didn't waver under direct examination, sticking to her story that Read's words were clear and unmistakable. The prosecution used this to reinforce their case: Read's own mouth betrayed her, admitting guilt at the scene. They also tied it to other witnesses, like Timothy Nuttall, who'd testified earlier about hearing similar statements, building a pattern that's tough to dismiss. McLaughlin's calm, professional demeanor made her a rock-solid witness, and you could feel the defense sweating as they prepped for their shot at her. When Alan Jackson, Read's defense attorney, got up for cross-examination, he tried to poke holes, but it was like trying to punch through concrete. He likely grilled McLaughlin on the chaotic scene—snow, noise, emotions running high—to suggest her memory might be fuzzy. Maybe he pushed on whether she could've misheard Read or if someone else said something similar. But McLaughlin didn't budge, and the search results don't hint at any major slip-ups. Jackson's strategy has been to paint first responders as part of a cover-up or to highlight inconsistencies, but McLaughlin's testimony aligned too well with others for him to gain traction. The defense's failure to shake her left them scrambling, and the prosecution walked away with a win, knowing those “I hit him” words would stick in the jurors' minds. #KarenReadTrial #KatieMcLaughlin #JohnOKeefe #MurderTrial #ProsecutionWins #DefenseFails #CourtroomDrama #CantonMA #TrueCrime #WitnessTestimony    Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 

Karen Read Defense FLOPS in Cross-Examination! Paramedic's ‘I Hit Him' Claim Stands Strong! Katie McLaughlin, a Canton firefighter-paramedic, took the stand on May 5, 2025, and dropped a bombshell that had the courtroom buzzing. She testified that when she arrived at the snowy scene where John O'Keefe's body was found on January 29, 2022, she heard Karen Read repeatedly say, “I hit him, I hit him, I hit him.” This was huge for the prosecution, who've been hammering the narrative that Read, drunk and angry, backed her Lexus SUV into her boyfriend, O'Keefe, and left him to die in a blizzard. McLaughlin's testimony painted a vivid picture of a frantic Read, her words sounding like a confession to the crime. She described the chaos of the scene—snow falling, O'Keefe unresponsive, and Read's voice cutting through the cold air with those three damning words. The prosecution leaned hard into McLaughlin's credibility. As a first responder, she had no skin in the game, no reason to lie. Her role was to save lives, not pick sides, and her recollection of Read's statements felt raw and unfiltered. She didn't waver under direct examination, sticking to her story that Read's words were clear and unmistakable. The prosecution used this to reinforce their case: Read's own mouth betrayed her, admitting guilt at the scene. They also tied it to other witnesses, like Timothy Nuttall, who'd testified earlier about hearing similar statements, building a pattern that's tough to dismiss. McLaughlin's calm, professional demeanor made her a rock-solid witness, and you could feel the defense sweating as they prepped for their shot at her. When Alan Jackson, Read's defense attorney, got up for cross-examination, he tried to poke holes, but it was like trying to punch through concrete. He likely grilled McLaughlin on the chaotic scene—snow, noise, emotions running high—to suggest her memory might be fuzzy. Maybe he pushed on whether she could've misheard Read or if someone else said something similar. But McLaughlin didn't budge, and the search results don't hint at any major slip-ups. Jackson's strategy has been to paint first responders as part of a cover-up or to highlight inconsistencies, but McLaughlin's testimony aligned too well with others for him to gain traction. The defense's failure to shake her left them scrambling, and the prosecution walked away with a win, knowing those “I hit him” words would stick in the jurors' minds. #KarenReadTrial #KatieMcLaughlin #JohnOKeefe #MurderTrial #ProsecutionWins #DefenseFails #CourtroomDrama #CantonMA #TrueCrime #WitnessTestimony    Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 

Karen Read Defense FLOPS in Cross-Examination! Paramedic's ‘I Hit Him' Claim Stands Strong! Katie McLaughlin, a Canton firefighter-paramedic, took the stand on May 5, 2025, and dropped a bombshell that had the courtroom buzzing. She testified that when she arrived at the snowy scene where John O'Keefe's body was found on January 29, 2022, she heard Karen Read repeatedly say, “I hit him, I hit him, I hit him.” This was huge for the prosecution, who've been hammering the narrative that Read, drunk and angry, backed her Lexus SUV into her boyfriend, O'Keefe, and left him to die in a blizzard. McLaughlin's testimony painted a vivid picture of a frantic Read, her words sounding like a confession to the crime. She described the chaos of the scene—snow falling, O'Keefe unresponsive, and Read's voice cutting through the cold air with those three damning words. The prosecution leaned hard into McLaughlin's credibility. As a first responder, she had no skin in the game, no reason to lie. Her role was to save lives, not pick sides, and her recollection of Read's statements felt raw and unfiltered. She didn't waver under direct examination, sticking to her story that Read's words were clear and unmistakable. The prosecution used this to reinforce their case: Read's own mouth betrayed her, admitting guilt at the scene. They also tied it to other witnesses, like Timothy Nuttall, who'd testified earlier about hearing similar statements, building a pattern that's tough to dismiss. McLaughlin's calm, professional demeanor made her a rock-solid witness, and you could feel the defense sweating as they prepped for their shot at her. When Alan Jackson, Read's defense attorney, got up for cross-examination, he tried to poke holes, but it was like trying to punch through concrete. He likely grilled McLaughlin on the chaotic scene—snow, noise, emotions running high—to suggest her memory might be fuzzy. Maybe he pushed on whether she could've misheard Read or if someone else said something similar. But McLaughlin didn't budge, and the search results don't hint at any major slip-ups. Jackson's strategy has been to paint first responders as part of a cover-up or to highlight inconsistencies, but McLaughlin's testimony aligned too well with others for him to gain traction. The defense's failure to shake her left them scrambling, and the prosecution walked away with a win, knowing those “I hit him” words would stick in the jurors' minds. #KarenReadTrial #KatieMcLaughlin #JohnOKeefe #MurderTrial #ProsecutionWins #DefenseFails #CourtroomDrama #CantonMA #TrueCrime #WitnessTestimony    Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872 

Watch the full coverage of the live stream on The Emily D Baker YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/CQm0FID9AXYDay 9 of the Karen Read Retrial happened on May 5, 2025. We continue with Cross Examination and finishing up the testimony of Hannah Knowles from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory who explains the blood alcohol conversions and retrograde extrapolation, and how timing is critical in this case. Testimonies from Ryan Nagle, Heather Maxom, and Sarah Levinson provide insights into the events at 34 Fairview, including arrival times and observations of Karen Read's SUV. Sarah Levenson's surprisingly states never seeing the dog, Chloe, at the Albert's residence despite being friends with Brian Albert Jr. for many years.Katie McLaughlin, the female EMT who Jen McCabe stated Karen read said, "I hit him" three time in front of took the said. She also said that she heard Karen read say, "I hit him," but it was four times. Cross-examination by Alan Jackson focused on the timing of these statements and used dashcam video to break down these interactions and how her testimony does match up with what is happening on the video. Unfortunately, Jackson spent a majority of the time trying to get a "gotcha" moment by trying to prove that Katie McLaughlin and Caitlin Albert are close friends but he was unable to recreate that moment from the first trial due Special Prosecutor allowing Katie to explain her acquaintance relationship with Caitlin ahead of the Cross Examination. Jackson did manage to impeach Katie based on her words of first trial where she said that she knew of a girl by the name of Caitlin Albert that went to her school but that victory was short lived because he tried to being in picture evidence that kept being objected and sustained by Judge Cannone. Last witness of the day, Lt. Paul Gallagher, worked for the Canton Police Department at the time of the John O'Keefe's death and was the site supervisor. His testimony reveals issues with evidence handling and a lack of reports. It was his decision to use a leaf blower on the snow to uncover evidence, put blood found in the snow in Red Solo Cup and then transport them in Stop & Shop bags and found and handled the shattered drinking cocktail glass. Lt. Gallagher never wrote a report about his methods or even logged evidence with the blood he transferred. Questions about the chain of custody and why crucial information regarding Karen Read's statements was not relayed to the site supervisor. We also learn that Lieutenant Gallagher was not interviewed until just before the previous trial on April 3, 2024 by the Prosecution. We will resume with Cross Examination on Day 10. Stay tuned as we continue to follow the Karen Read Retrial and provide detailed breakdowns of each day's proceedings.RESOURCESWhat You Need to Know About the Retrial - https://youtu.be/89Jpa8vz1RQ Karen Read Retrial Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKOJlfL__9F027hlETVU-vo Karen Read Trial - 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbUyvZas7gKUeCUzApgsEuQRXu5IXeTSThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/Podscribe - https://podscribe.com/privacy

Day 9 witnesses:Hannah Knowles, Toxicology Analyst, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab Ryan Nagel, Sister Julie was at Brian Albert HomeHeather Maxon, Ryan Nagel's Ex GirlfriendSarah Levinson, Friend of Bryan Albert, Jr At Brian's House For Birthday Katie McLaughlin, Paramedic/Firefighter, Canton Fire DepartmentLt. Paul Gallagher, Canton Police DepartmentDonate: (Thank you for your support! Couldn't do what I love without all y'all) PayPal - paypal.com/paypalme/prettyliesandalibisVenmo - @prettyliesalibisBuy Me A Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prettyliesrCash App- PrettyliesandalibisAll links: https://linktr.ee/prettyliesandalibisMerch: prettyliesandalibis.myshopify.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/PrettyLiesAndAlibis(Weekly lives and private message board)00:00 Introduction00:43 Hannah Knowles, Toxicology Analyst, Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab01:06 Ryan Nagel, Sister Julie was at Brian Albert Home03:06 Heather Maxon, Ryan Nagel's Ex Girlfriend04:01 Sarah Levinson, Friend of Bryan Albert, Jr At Brian's House For Birthday06:13 Katie McLaughlin, Paramedic/Firefighter, Canton Fire Department18:35 Lt. Paul Gallagher, Canton Police DepartmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.

On Day 9 of Karen Read's retrial, the prosecution presented testimony from several key witnesses to reinforce their narrative that Read struck her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and left him to die in the snow. Canton firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin testified that upon arriving at the scene, she heard Read repeatedly say, “I hit him,” while appearing hysterical. McLaughlin also noted that Jennifer McCabe, a friend of Read and a key prosecution witness, attempted to calm Read down during this time. The defense questioned McLaughlin about her relationship with Caitlin Albert, whose father owned the home where O'Keefe's body was found, suggesting potential bias due to their past acquaintance.Retired Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher also took the stand, detailing his actions at the crime scene. He described using a leaf blower to clear snow and red plastic cups to collect what he believed was blood evidence, decisions he made due to the urgency of preserving potential evidence. The defense scrutinized Gallagher's methods, highlighting the lack of formal documentation and questioning the adequacy of his evidence collection techniques. Additionally, witnesses Ryan Nagel and Heather Maxon testified about their observations on the night of O'Keefe's death, stating they did not see anyone outside the home when they arrived. Toxicologist Hannah Knowles provided estimates of Read's blood alcohol content, suggesting it was significantly above the legal limit at the time of the incident, though the defense challenged the reliability of these retroactive calculations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Canton, Massachusetts cop witness in Karen Read trial explains red Solo cup | Fox News

On Day 9 of Karen Read's retrial, the prosecution presented testimony from several key witnesses to reinforce their narrative that Read struck her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and left him to die in the snow. Canton firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin testified that upon arriving at the scene, she heard Read repeatedly say, “I hit him,” while appearing hysterical. McLaughlin also noted that Jennifer McCabe, a friend of Read and a key prosecution witness, attempted to calm Read down during this time. The defense questioned McLaughlin about her relationship with Caitlin Albert, whose father owned the home where O'Keefe's body was found, suggesting potential bias due to their past acquaintance.Retired Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher also took the stand, detailing his actions at the crime scene. He described using a leaf blower to clear snow and red plastic cups to collect what he believed was blood evidence, decisions he made due to the urgency of preserving potential evidence. The defense scrutinized Gallagher's methods, highlighting the lack of formal documentation and questioning the adequacy of his evidence collection techniques. Additionally, witnesses Ryan Nagel and Heather Maxon testified about their observations on the night of O'Keefe's death, stating they did not see anyone outside the home when they arrived. Toxicologist Hannah Knowles provided estimates of Read's blood alcohol content, suggesting it was significantly above the legal limit at the time of the incident, though the defense challenged the reliability of these retroactive calculations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Canton, Massachusetts cop witness in Karen Read trial explains red Solo cup | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

On Day 9 of Karen Read's retrial, the prosecution presented testimony from several key witnesses to reinforce their narrative that Read struck her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and left him to die in the snow. Canton firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin testified that upon arriving at the scene, she heard Read repeatedly say, “I hit him,” while appearing hysterical. McLaughlin also noted that Jennifer McCabe, a friend of Read and a key prosecution witness, attempted to calm Read down during this time. The defense questioned McLaughlin about her relationship with Caitlin Albert, whose father owned the home where O'Keefe's body was found, suggesting potential bias due to their past acquaintance.Retired Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher also took the stand, detailing his actions at the crime scene. He described using a leaf blower to clear snow and red plastic cups to collect what he believed was blood evidence, decisions he made due to the urgency of preserving potential evidence. The defense scrutinized Gallagher's methods, highlighting the lack of formal documentation and questioning the adequacy of his evidence collection techniques. Additionally, witnesses Ryan Nagel and Heather Maxon testified about their observations on the night of O'Keefe's death, stating they did not see anyone outside the home when they arrived. Toxicologist Hannah Knowles provided estimates of Read's blood alcohol content, suggesting it was significantly above the legal limit at the time of the incident, though the defense challenged the reliability of these retroactive calculations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Canton, Massachusetts cop witness in Karen Read trial explains red Solo cup | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

​Brian Albert, a former Boston Police officer and owner of the Canton home where Officer John O'Keefe was found deceased, testified in the Karen Read murder trial. He recounted that on the night of January 28, 2022, he, along with Read, O'Keefe, and others, were at the Waterfall Bar & Grille in Canton. Albert stated that after leaving the bar, several individuals returned to his residence at 34 Fairview Road for an informal gathering. He testified that neither O'Keefe nor Read entered his home that night and that he was unaware of their presence outside his residence. Albert also mentioned that he did not hear any disturbances or notice any unusual activity during the early morning hours.During cross-examination, Albert faced questions regarding the timing of his cellphone upgrade, which occurred around September 22, 2022—just before he was informed of a preservation order for his phone data. He explained that his previous phone was malfunctioning, prompting the upgrade. Additionally, Albert addressed an inadvertent call made to fellow witness Brian Higgins early on January 29, 2022, attributing it to accidental dialing. The defense scrutinized these points, suggesting potential issues with evidence preservation and communication between witnesses.​In the Karen Read murder trial, defense attorney David Yannetti accused Canton firefighter and paramedic Katie McLaughlin of perjury during her testimony. McLaughlin had described her relationship with Caitlin Albert, daughter of Brian and Nicole Albert—whose home was central to the case—as distant, stating they were merely high school acquaintances who hadn't discussed the case. However, Yannetti presented new evidence, including photographs from a June 2021 baby shower, suggesting a closer relationship between McLaughlin and Albert than previously indicated. Yannetti asserted, "It's very clear to us that Katie McLaughlin perjured herself," highlighting the significance of these social connections to the defense's argument that Read was being framed to protect others involved in the incident.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

​Brian Albert, a former Boston Police officer and owner of the Canton home where Officer John O'Keefe was found deceased, testified in the Karen Read murder trial. He recounted that on the night of January 28, 2022, he, along with Read, O'Keefe, and others, were at the Waterfall Bar & Grille in Canton. Albert stated that after leaving the bar, several individuals returned to his residence at 34 Fairview Road for an informal gathering. He testified that neither O'Keefe nor Read entered his home that night and that he was unaware of their presence outside his residence. Albert also mentioned that he did not hear any disturbances or notice any unusual activity during the early morning hours.During cross-examination, Albert faced questions regarding the timing of his cellphone upgrade, which occurred around September 22, 2022—just before he was informed of a preservation order for his phone data. He explained that his previous phone was malfunctioning, prompting the upgrade. Additionally, Albert addressed an inadvertent call made to fellow witness Brian Higgins early on January 29, 2022, attributing it to accidental dialing. The defense scrutinized these points, suggesting potential issues with evidence preservation and communication between witnesses.​In the Karen Read murder trial, defense attorney David Yannetti accused Canton firefighter and paramedic Katie McLaughlin of perjury during her testimony. McLaughlin had described her relationship with Caitlin Albert, daughter of Brian and Nicole Albert—whose home was central to the case—as distant, stating they were merely high school acquaintances who hadn't discussed the case. However, Yannetti presented new evidence, including photographs from a June 2021 baby shower, suggesting a closer relationship between McLaughlin and Albert than previously indicated. Yannetti asserted, "It's very clear to us that Katie McLaughlin perjured herself," highlighting the significance of these social connections to the defense's argument that Read was being framed to protect others involved in the incident.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

"The actions that we take are the things that are going to get us results, whether we like it or not. And so looking at those results, which business leaders are looking at all the time. We're always looking at those results. Are we meeting our outcomes? Are we meeting our metrics? And if we're not getting those results, well, we're not taking the right actions." Katie McLaughlin   Katie McLaughlin returns to Life Beyond the Numbers to chat to me about the team dynamics and how our emotions and actions driver our results. We cover the role emotions play in shaping team performance and the link between emotional awareness and intentional action in the workplace. Katie speaks of her unique use of theatre techniques to help teams explore and transform workplace dynamics. We chat about the importance of having fun and creating moments of levity to improve team culture and how leaders can foster psychological safety and trust within their teams. A key takeaway from this episode is the common misconception we might have that if our actions got results there's this assumption that those actions are correct ... however, there's a lot of different actions that could be taken to get the same results.   Katie McLaughlin is an engaging speaker, workshop facilitator, and strategy consultant with over 15 years of experience in high-growth companies such as Wayfair, Upserve, and Rocket Lawyer. In 2020, Katie founded McLaughlin Method, a boutique consulting firm specializing in improving team and company culture through actionable, interactive, skill-building programs. She facilitates team workshops as the core focus of her practice, customizing sessions to fit specific industries, team dynamics, and outcomes. Leveraging her background in theater, Katie creates a fun, judgment-free environment where teams can improve collaboration and achieve goals through empathy, open communication, and conflict resolution. She has facilitated thousands of workshops, helping teams build collaborative cultures and achieve immediate improvements in empathy and connectivity.   Connect with Katie: Her website: www.mclaughlinmethod.com  On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/   Resources Mentioned: Free Team Health Score Quiz www.teamhealthscorequiz.com  Episode 104 Your Intention https://www.beyond-thenumbers.com/podcast-episodes/104   

Katie McLaughlin has a unique approach to her speaking, facilitation, and consulting. In addition to her original method of teaching, she's also developed a method for leaders to reflect on their “team health”. She joins the podcast to share all about it. Find out more: http://mclaughlinmethod.com/ http://teamhealthscorequiz.com

In this “Talking EHS” podcast, Katie McLaughlin, manager-HSE RAVS with ISN, shares her insights on the implications of OSHA's new worker-walkaround rule, as well as the impact the new rule will have on safety managers.

In today's episode, Laura reconnects with Katie McLaughlin to discuss the importance of team health and leadership in shaping team culture. Katie, an experienced workshop facilitator and strategy consultant, shares insights on improving team dynamics and building a collaborative culture. They explore the value of bringing in a third party to provide a fresh perspective and practical solutions for team challenges. They also discuss the importance of investing in your team's health, the impact of leadership on team culture, and practical tips for building a strong team dynamic. Join Laura and Katie as they delve into the importance of intentionality, consistency, and self-awareness in building a strong team. If you're looking to enhance your team's performance, navigate team dynamics, and create a positive work environment, this episode is a must-listen. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.  

This week, we're excited to chat with Katie McLaughlin about the McLaughlin Method and the magic of experiential learning. Katie's journey into adult learning began when she realized how powerful theater techniques could be for creating engaging and immersive learning experiences. She blends her theatrical background with her expertise in adult learning principles, crafting interactive and memorable sessions that really resonate with people.–––––––––––––––––At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results.

The courtroom was enveloped in sorrow as recordings of the frantic 911 calls made during the disappearance and discovery of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe were played during Monday's session of Karen Read's murder trial. Family members were seen in tears as the reality of the tragic event was audibly revisited. Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode took the stand, detailing the events following the early morning calls on January 29, 2022, that led to the grim discovery of O'Keefe's body on Fairview Road. The atmosphere grew tense as Prosecutor Adam Lally replayed the emergency calls, with one call revealing the moment Read and her companions found O'Keefe unresponsive. Subsequent events unfolded tragically, as Karen Read herself became suicidal, according to Sgt. Goode's testimony regarding police intervention due to her threats of self-harm. Adding to the trial's complexity, Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher described the scene where O'Keefe was found as "unique" due to the snowy conditions that preserved key evidence like footprints and a broken cocktail glass. However, Gallagher's methods, particularly the use of a leaf blower to clear the scene and the collection of blood evidence in red Solo cups, were heavily scrutinized by defense attorney Alan Jackson. Jackson questioned the sterility and integrity of the evidence collection process, suggesting potential cross-contamination.  PLAY AUDIO CUT HERE:  Lt. Paul Gallagher-LEAF BLOWER Further controversy emerged over the credibility of firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin, who testified about Read's alleged admission at the scene. Defense attorney David Yannetti accused McLaughlin of perjury, presenting new photographs that purportedly show a closer relationship between McLaughlin and Caitlin Albert—daughter of the homeowners where O'Keefe was found—than previously admitted. This accusation aims to challenge the forthcoming testimony of Caitlin Albert, setting the stage for more intense legal scrutiny. The day concluded with procedural debates out of the jury's presence, focusing on the admissibility of evidence about McLaughlin's relationship and potential biases. Judge Beverly Cannone stated that a decision on this matter would be made in the coming days, which could significantly impact the testimonies ahead. As the trial progresses, the community remains gripped by the unfolding narrative, awaiting further revelations that promise to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Officer John O'Keefe and the alleged involvement of Karen Read. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The courtroom was enveloped in sorrow as recordings of the frantic 911 calls made during the disappearance and discovery of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe were played during Monday's session of Karen Read's murder trial. Family members were seen in tears as the reality of the tragic event was audibly revisited. Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode took the stand, detailing the events following the early morning calls on January 29, 2022, that led to the grim discovery of O'Keefe's body on Fairview Road. The atmosphere grew tense as Prosecutor Adam Lally replayed the emergency calls, with one call revealing the moment Read and her companions found O'Keefe unresponsive. Subsequent events unfolded tragically, as Karen Read herself became suicidal, according to Sgt. Goode's testimony regarding police intervention due to her threats of self-harm. Adding to the trial's complexity, Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher described the scene where O'Keefe was found as "unique" due to the snowy conditions that preserved key evidence like footprints and a broken cocktail glass. However, Gallagher's methods, particularly the use of a leaf blower to clear the scene and the collection of blood evidence in red Solo cups, were heavily scrutinized by defense attorney Alan Jackson. Jackson questioned the sterility and integrity of the evidence collection process, suggesting potential cross-contamination.  PLAY AUDIO CUT HERE:  Lt. Paul Gallagher-LEAF BLOWER Further controversy emerged over the credibility of firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin, who testified about Read's alleged admission at the scene. Defense attorney David Yannetti accused McLaughlin of perjury, presenting new photographs that purportedly show a closer relationship between McLaughlin and Caitlin Albert—daughter of the homeowners where O'Keefe was found—than previously admitted. This accusation aims to challenge the forthcoming testimony of Caitlin Albert, setting the stage for more intense legal scrutiny. The day concluded with procedural debates out of the jury's presence, focusing on the admissibility of evidence about McLaughlin's relationship and potential biases. Judge Beverly Cannone stated that a decision on this matter would be made in the coming days, which could significantly impact the testimonies ahead. As the trial progresses, the community remains gripped by the unfolding narrative, awaiting further revelations that promise to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Officer John O'Keefe and the alleged involvement of Karen Read. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com 

The courtroom was enveloped in sorrow as recordings of the frantic 911 calls made during the disappearance and discovery of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe were played during Monday's session of Karen Read's murder trial. Family members were seen in tears as the reality of the tragic event was audibly revisited. Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode took the stand, detailing the events following the early morning calls on January 29, 2022, that led to the grim discovery of O'Keefe's body on Fairview Road. The atmosphere grew tense as Prosecutor Adam Lally replayed the emergency calls, with one call revealing the moment Read and her companions found O'Keefe unresponsive. Subsequent events unfolded tragically, as Karen Read herself became suicidal, according to Sgt. Goode's testimony regarding police intervention due to her threats of self-harm. Adding to the trial's complexity, Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher described the scene where O'Keefe was found as "unique" due to the snowy conditions that preserved key evidence like footprints and a broken cocktail glass. However, Gallagher's methods, particularly the use of a leaf blower to clear the scene and the collection of blood evidence in red Solo cups, were heavily scrutinized by defense attorney Alan Jackson. Jackson questioned the sterility and integrity of the evidence collection process, suggesting potential cross-contamination.  PLAY AUDIO CUT HERE:  Lt. Paul Gallagher-LEAF BLOWER Further controversy emerged over the credibility of firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin, who testified about Read's alleged admission at the scene. Defense attorney David Yannetti accused McLaughlin of perjury, presenting new photographs that purportedly show a closer relationship between McLaughlin and Caitlin Albert—daughter of the homeowners where O'Keefe was found—than previously admitted. This accusation aims to challenge the forthcoming testimony of Caitlin Albert, setting the stage for more intense legal scrutiny. The day concluded with procedural debates out of the jury's presence, focusing on the admissibility of evidence about McLaughlin's relationship and potential biases. Judge Beverly Cannone stated that a decision on this matter would be made in the coming days, which could significantly impact the testimonies ahead. As the trial progresses, the community remains gripped by the unfolding narrative, awaiting further revelations that promise to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Officer John O'Keefe and the alleged involvement of Karen Read. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The courtroom was enveloped in sorrow as recordings of the frantic 911 calls made during the disappearance and discovery of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe were played during Monday's session of Karen Read's murder trial. Family members were seen in tears as the reality of the tragic event was audibly revisited. Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode took the stand, detailing the events following the early morning calls on January 29, 2022, that led to the grim discovery of O'Keefe's body on Fairview Road. The atmosphere grew tense as Prosecutor Adam Lally replayed the emergency calls, with one call revealing the moment Read and her companions found O'Keefe unresponsive. Subsequent events unfolded tragically, as Karen Read herself became suicidal, according to Sgt. Goode's testimony regarding police intervention due to her threats of self-harm. Adding to the trial's complexity, Canton Police Lt. Paul Gallagher described the scene where O'Keefe was found as "unique" due to the snowy conditions that preserved key evidence like footprints and a broken cocktail glass. However, Gallagher's methods, particularly the use of a leaf blower to clear the scene and the collection of blood evidence in red Solo cups, were heavily scrutinized by defense attorney Alan Jackson. Jackson questioned the sterility and integrity of the evidence collection process, suggesting potential cross-contamination.  PLAY AUDIO CUT HERE:  Lt. Paul Gallagher-LEAF BLOWER Further controversy emerged over the credibility of firefighter-paramedic Katie McLaughlin, who testified about Read's alleged admission at the scene. Defense attorney David Yannetti accused McLaughlin of perjury, presenting new photographs that purportedly show a closer relationship between McLaughlin and Caitlin Albert—daughter of the homeowners where O'Keefe was found—than previously admitted. This accusation aims to challenge the forthcoming testimony of Caitlin Albert, setting the stage for more intense legal scrutiny. The day concluded with procedural debates out of the jury's presence, focusing on the admissibility of evidence about McLaughlin's relationship and potential biases. Judge Beverly Cannone stated that a decision on this matter would be made in the coming days, which could significantly impact the testimonies ahead. As the trial progresses, the community remains gripped by the unfolding narrative, awaiting further revelations that promise to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of Officer John O'Keefe and the alleged involvement of Karen Read. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Karen Read Trial, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing murder trial of Karen Read, defense attorney David Yannetti accused Canton firefighter/paramedic Katie McLaughlin of perjuring herself during her testimony, deepening the complexities of a case already rife with intrigue and community interest. The accusation stemmed from McLaughlin's relationship with Caitlin Albert, a key figure connected to the tragic events leading to the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. McLaughlin, who testified last Thursday, initially described her relationship with Albert as distant, stating they were merely high school acquaintances who had not discussed the case. However, Yannetti presented new evidence suggesting a closer connection, including photographs from a baby shower in June 2021, which he claimed contradicted McLaughlin's earlier statements. "It's very clear to us that Katie McLaughlin perjured herself," Yannetti declared in a session before Judge Beverly Cannone at the Dedham Superior Court. The defense's motion to introduce these new photographs into evidence aims to challenge the credibility of McLaughlin's testimony. The photographs, which were not previously allowed to be shown to the jury, depict McLaughlin and Albert at various social gatherings, suggesting a familiarity beyond mere acquaintance. Caitlin Albert is the daughter of Brian and Nicole Albert, whose home was the venue for a late-night party in January 2022, where Read and her boyfriend, O'Keefe, were last seen before O'Keefe was found deceased under mysterious circumstances. The Albert family, particularly Brian Albert, a fellow Boston police officer, has been thrust into the spotlight as the defense seeks to link them to the events of that fateful night. Judge Cannone has stated she will make a decision on the admissibility of the new photographic evidence by Tuesday, a ruling that could significantly impact the direction of the trial. As the community watches closely, the trial continues to unravel a web of relationships and events that have captured the attention of the public. With the integrity of witness testimonies now under scrutiny, the case promises further developments as more details are expected to emerge in the courtroom this week. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing murder trial of Karen Read, defense attorney David Yannetti accused Canton firefighter/paramedic Katie McLaughlin of perjuring herself during her testimony, deepening the complexities of a case already rife with intrigue and community interest. The accusation stemmed from McLaughlin's relationship with Caitlin Albert, a key figure connected to the tragic events leading to the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. McLaughlin, who testified last Thursday, initially described her relationship with Albert as distant, stating they were merely high school acquaintances who had not discussed the case. However, Yannetti presented new evidence suggesting a closer connection, including photographs from a baby shower in June 2021, which he claimed contradicted McLaughlin's earlier statements. "It's very clear to us that Katie McLaughlin perjured herself," Yannetti declared in a session before Judge Beverly Cannone at the Dedham Superior Court. The defense's motion to introduce these new photographs into evidence aims to challenge the credibility of McLaughlin's testimony. The photographs, which were not previously allowed to be shown to the jury, depict McLaughlin and Albert at various social gatherings, suggesting a familiarity beyond mere acquaintance. Caitlin Albert is the daughter of Brian and Nicole Albert, whose home was the venue for a late-night party in January 2022, where Read and her boyfriend, O'Keefe, were last seen before O'Keefe was found deceased under mysterious circumstances. The Albert family, particularly Brian Albert, a fellow Boston police officer, has been thrust into the spotlight as the defense seeks to link them to the events of that fateful night. Judge Cannone has stated she will make a decision on the admissibility of the new photographic evidence by Tuesday, a ruling that could significantly impact the direction of the trial. As the community watches closely, the trial continues to unravel a web of relationships and events that have captured the attention of the public. With the integrity of witness testimonies now under scrutiny, the case promises further developments as more details are expected to emerge in the courtroom this week. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing murder trial of Karen Read, defense attorney David Yannetti accused Canton firefighter/paramedic Katie McLaughlin of perjuring herself during her testimony, deepening the complexities of a case already rife with intrigue and community interest. The accusation stemmed from McLaughlin's relationship with Caitlin Albert, a key figure connected to the tragic events leading to the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. McLaughlin, who testified last Thursday, initially described her relationship with Albert as distant, stating they were merely high school acquaintances who had not discussed the case. However, Yannetti presented new evidence suggesting a closer connection, including photographs from a baby shower in June 2021, which he claimed contradicted McLaughlin's earlier statements. "It's very clear to us that Katie McLaughlin perjured herself," Yannetti declared in a session before Judge Beverly Cannone at the Dedham Superior Court. The defense's motion to introduce these new photographs into evidence aims to challenge the credibility of McLaughlin's testimony. The photographs, which were not previously allowed to be shown to the jury, depict McLaughlin and Albert at various social gatherings, suggesting a familiarity beyond mere acquaintance. Caitlin Albert is the daughter of Brian and Nicole Albert, whose home was the venue for a late-night party in January 2022, where Read and her boyfriend, O'Keefe, were last seen before O'Keefe was found deceased under mysterious circumstances. The Albert family, particularly Brian Albert, a fellow Boston police officer, has been thrust into the spotlight as the defense seeks to link them to the events of that fateful night. Judge Cannone has stated she will make a decision on the admissibility of the new photographic evidence by Tuesday, a ruling that could significantly impact the direction of the trial. As the community watches closely, the trial continues to unravel a web of relationships and events that have captured the attention of the public. With the integrity of witness testimonies now under scrutiny, the case promises further developments as more details are expected to emerge in the courtroom this week. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

In a dramatic turn of events in the ongoing murder trial of Karen Read, defense attorney David Yannetti accused Canton firefighter/paramedic Katie McLaughlin of perjuring herself during her testimony, deepening the complexities of a case already rife with intrigue and community interest. The accusation stemmed from McLaughlin's relationship with Caitlin Albert, a key figure connected to the tragic events leading to the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe. McLaughlin, who testified last Thursday, initially described her relationship with Albert as distant, stating they were merely high school acquaintances who had not discussed the case. However, Yannetti presented new evidence suggesting a closer connection, including photographs from a baby shower in June 2021, which he claimed contradicted McLaughlin's earlier statements. "It's very clear to us that Katie McLaughlin perjured herself," Yannetti declared in a session before Judge Beverly Cannone at the Dedham Superior Court. The defense's motion to introduce these new photographs into evidence aims to challenge the credibility of McLaughlin's testimony. The photographs, which were not previously allowed to be shown to the jury, depict McLaughlin and Albert at various social gatherings, suggesting a familiarity beyond mere acquaintance. Caitlin Albert is the daughter of Brian and Nicole Albert, whose home was the venue for a late-night party in January 2022, where Read and her boyfriend, O'Keefe, were last seen before O'Keefe was found deceased under mysterious circumstances. The Albert family, particularly Brian Albert, a fellow Boston police officer, has been thrust into the spotlight as the defense seeks to link them to the events of that fateful night. Judge Cannone has stated she will make a decision on the admissibility of the new photographic evidence by Tuesday, a ruling that could significantly impact the direction of the trial. As the community watches closely, the trial continues to unravel a web of relationships and events that have captured the attention of the public. With the integrity of witness testimonies now under scrutiny, the case promises further developments as more details are expected to emerge in the courtroom this week. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

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I spoke with Katie McLaughlin (Founder, Chief Strategist & Transformation Artist at McLaughlin Method) about "Building Stronger Organizations."   You will learn the following:   1. How do you approach defining clear goals and objectives when building teams in organizations, and why is this step essential for team success? 03:39  2. How do you go about identifying the unique strengths and weaknesses of team members, and how does this understanding contribute to building effective teams? 06:32    3. Strategies or best practices for fostering effective communication within teams. 11:44   4. What are some common approaches to decision-making within teams, and how can organizations determine the most suitable method for their specific context? 16:57 5. How do you recommend addressing conflicts constructively within teams, and what role does effective conflict resolution play in maintaining team cohesion and productivity? 23:02    To get in contact with Katie:   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie Website: https://www.mclaughlinmethod.com This episode is sponsored by   Fantail Services  https://fantailservices.com Triad Leadership Solutions https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠triadleadershipsolutions.my.canva.site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Our podcast is sponsored by   SupaPass  https://www.supapass.com  Southern, Sweet & Sassy™ Coffee   Website: https://grounds4cause.com/pages/s3-coffee-co   Use DTLWPODCAST at checkout for your discount.   The Outlier Project   Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theoutlierproject.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dooko Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dookowear.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is brought to you by Streamyard, a browser based tool that lets you live stream to any platform and record podcasts in studio quality and even host webinars. It's built for creators and video marketers to make your job way easier and we use it to record this podcast.  Check them out at: https://streamyard.com/?fpr=dtlwpodcast

"If you don't know how you can contribute to company culture, then start asking. Ask one more question today; if we asked more questions at work, things may seem a lot easier."This week I have a seat with Leadership and Culture Transformation Coach, Katie McLaughlin, to delve into the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and asking questions in the workplace. Katie shares her expertise in using theater-based exercises to address biases, boost emotional intelligence, and foster inclusive cultures in start-up environments. Together, we explore the impact of company culture on business success, the challenges of displaying vulnerability as a leader, and the role of non-verbal communication in facilitating meaningful discussions. Join us for an insightful conversation that will inspire you to take a deeper look at your own contributions to company culture and the art of asking questions in the workplace.Connect with Katie:McLaughlin MethodKatie McLaughlin - Greater Seattle Area | Professional Profile | LinkedInKatie's Medium.com articleSupport the showVisit the Have A Seat website for more conversations or Have A Seat with me and register to be a guest at: www.haveaseatconversations.com.Thanks for listening!

It's often said that to be a good CDI or coding professional you have to roll up your sleeves and get clinical. If you code just what is explicitly documented you will miss opportunities; if you don't understand A&P and pathophysiology, you will make mistakes. But what about those who take the opposite path? Katie McLaughlin became a registered nurse at age 23, then went back to school to earn her doctorates before becoming a nurse practitioner in 2007. Today—at least until very recently, when her organization opted to discontinue accepting Medicare Advantage patients and shuttered its risk adjustment program—she became Population Health Clinical Advisor: Clinical Documentation Integrity, Risk Adjustment, and Epic Informatics, for Scripps Health. A clinical path, to coding and CDI. Today she is looking for the next opportunity. But given her clinical foundation, coding expertise, EHR savvy, and above all, passion and vision, she will be landing very well, and very shortly. Katie joined me for this week's episode of Off the Record, where we discuss: • Her path into nursing, clinical medicine, and ultimately risk adjustment • Prospective chart reviews—a 2 a.m. vision, and implementation • Leveraging Medicare annual wellness visits • Scaling risk capture by customizing EPIC • Building dedicated Internal Wellness Clinics focused on screening and risk capture • Unexpected free time and plans for her next career move

There are days when we muck it up. And spend hours berating yourself that you were not perfect or you did not catch one of the dozens of bug a boos that you handle in a day.    On this day I would like to suggest that you stop being mean, nasty or hyper-critical about being fallible. Practice your breathing, drink some water, move your body and actively be kind to yourself. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741. Resources Mentioned:    Katie McLaughlin six minute guided meditation on peace and acceptance VeryWell Mind post on How to Embrace Self-Acceptance   Psychology Today blog post on How to Practice Acceptance Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

It's often said that “the only constant is change”, but it might be accurate to add “. . . and resistance to change.” For all the attention that DEI and Social Justice, Organizational Justice, and even Economic Justice have garnered in recent years, it's the resistance to change that has taken center stage. Why is that and what can we do about it? Join host Enrico E. Manalo and special guest, Katie McLaughlin, Founder, Chief Strategist & Transformation Artist at McLaughlin Method as we drill down to what YOU can do about resistance to DEI efforts and the conflict that can come with that resistance in YOUR organization! *** ➡️Not yet part of the DiVerity Network? Follow this link to find out how you can join our network of People & Culture experts: bit.ly/JoinDiVerity ➡️Are you an organization looking for People & Culture experts, like DEI consultants and conflict management professionals? Perfect! Join our beta: bit.ly/DiVerityBeta ➡️And, if you missed our last podcast, you can catch the replay on our social media accounts OR by finding us on your favorite source for podcasts!

Katie McLaughlin is the Founder, Chief Strategist and Transformation Artist at McLaughlin Method. She helps organizations create engaged employees and a positive, inclusive workplace culture. She uses techniques from improvisational theatre to rehearse common scenarios in the work environment and adopt behaviors that support organizational culture goals. Katie has over 20 years of experience facilitating, teaching, and coaching. Before starting McLaughlin Method, Katie earned two Horizon Awards for her trainings, supported software implementations with robust change management programs, and developed countless onboarding programs for Sales, Customer Service, and other customer-facing roles. Katie is passionate about people, dancing, and travel. She believes we can build a better world one interaction at a time. This episode is sponsored by: CultureBot: https://getculturebot.com/humanhr Namely: https://namely.com/humanhr Connect with Katie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/ https://www.mclaughlinmethod.com/ Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hrtraci/support

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Katie McLaughlin explains the use of theater based improv as a technique to address and work through conflict in the work place.  An experienced business professional with an extensive theater background, Katie helps organizations find their authentic self. 

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In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel chats with transformation and culture change consultant Katie McLaughlin on why we need to introduce the principles and power of theatre into the employee experience.Katie shares her thoughts and experience with...What does theatre looks like as an engagement tool in the workplaceHow theatre can help employees be seen and heardThe challenge of diversity in introducing theatrical practicesThe two biggest takeaways from a theatre exerciseHow to convince decision makers to embrace theatreWhen the best time to incorporate this method in the employee journeyIf you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with others.For more, go to relationshipsatwork.ca Connect with me for more great content! Sign Up for R@W Notes Follow on Linkedin Follow on Instagram Email me anytime

Katie McLaughlin is the Founder, Chief Strategist, and Transformation Artist at McLaughlin Method. She helps organizations create engaged employees and positive, inclusive workplace culture. She uses techniques from improvisational theatre to rehearse common scenarios in the work environment and adopt behaviors that support organizational culture goals. Katie has over 20 years of experience facilitating, teaching, and coaching. Before starting McLaughlinMethod, Katie earned two Horizon Awards for her training, supported software implementations with robust change management programs, and developed countless onboarding programs for Sales, Customer Service, and other customer-facing roles. In this episode, Katie shares how we can use unusual employee engagement strategies to drive long-term growth. Insights she shares include: The problem with most employee engagement initiativesWhere does theatre production fit into the picture of business growth and employee engagement programsWhat are the engagement initiatives used by top companiesThe relationship between culture and business growthHow to measure the outcome of your work if focusing on people outcomesWhy is it crucial for companies to build an inclusive workplace cultureWhat does inclusion look like and how can leaders better lead in that areaShould we treat employees like customersand much much more ...

55% of communication is body language, 38% is tone, only 7% is the words you use.Are you leading deliberately in the workplace? The term deliberate means on purpose, it's an intentional action. And that usually also means that we have considered how we want to show up as a leader in the workplace and we're actively making choices to be aligned with that vision of who we want to be in the workplace, whether that's based on our values, what behaviors we want to be doing.  In this week's episode, Katie McLaughlin, Founder of the McLaughlin Method, talks us through how leaders can use tools like body language, tone, and dialogue to positively impact business results. Katie describes most leaders as people who are "kind of leading by accident and aren't aware first and foremost that they have choice and that they have the ability to affect behavior and affect change. And then secondly, that once they know that they can do that, how do they want to show up? If they've never thought about what does it mean for me to be the leader I want to be? And how does that look when I'm leading my team?"   If you're wondering how to positively impact relationships and drive the results you want in your organization, this is the episode for you. THE FINER DETAILS OF THIS SHOWTalk to us a little bit about the impact of theater work in the workplace. What do you think it can help us achieve? (12:22) What do people get wrong about body language? Can we really fully understand others just by watching their body? (15:22) Can you tell us more about the role of theater in your programming, the McLaughlin Method? (19:01) KEEP UP WITH GUESThttps://mclaughlinmethod.com/ (https://mclaughlinmethod.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/ EPISODE RESOURCEShttps://remarkable-leadership-lessons.mn.co/plans/221111?bundle_token=4b95ffe2499218bea24341d2cab48999&utm_source=manual (Join the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Community Now) https://rllessons.com/ (Visit the Remarkable Leadership Lessons Site) Got questions? Send them here Interested in being a guest? https://calendly.com/denisecooperspeaks/podcast-overview-referral (Schedule an introduction call)! Subscribe on https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1453921255?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/52hAJHuGUXlyhKuOyuon3U (Spotify), or https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vY2xvc2luZy10aGUtZ2FwLw (Google Podcasts), and leave us a rating or review GUEST BIOKatie provides Leadership & Culture transformation for mature startups — helping leaders create inclusive cultures, build emotional intelligence, work through their assumptions & biases so they can actually connect with and get the MOST out of their teams. She does this all through interactive, experiential, theatre-based exercises. Her bias for action is HIGH so attendees to her sessions always leave with at least one action item to immediately do to shift something in your behavior, relationships, and company. Working with Katie, you benefit from the powerhouse combo of her theatre background and over 15 years in the heart of business strategy, organizational development, and change

We had Katie McLaughlin on The Porch to talk about what we can do to improve our workplace culture in this remote landscape. There were several takeaways: - Being a remote employee and leader takes more emotional energy than being in person. What we save in commute time, we use towards connecting over technology. - Culture is found in small moments like showing up on time and celebrating small wins. - In a remote workforce culture, it can be easy to assume you'll save resources because you aren't paying for office space. Practically speaking, those same resources can be re-allocated to enrich the lives of your teammates. You can find Katie here ⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/ Website: https://www.mclaughlinmethod.com/ KEEP IN TOUCH

Katie provides Leadership & Culture transformation for mature startups — helping leaders create inclusive cultures, build emotional intelligence, and work through their assumptions & biases so they can actually connect with and get the MOST out of their teams. She does this all through interactive, experiential, theatre-based exercises. Her bias for action is HIGH so attendees to her sessions always leave with at least one action item to immediately do to shift something in your behavior, relationships, and company. Working with Katie, you benefit from the powerhouse combo of her theatre background and over 15 years in the heart of business strategy, organizational development, and change management.

Topics covered : animal welfare, conservation, having a baby during Covid restrictions, heart condition, major surgery, scar, healing. In this episode I speak to Killian and Katie McLaughlin who run a wildlife sanctuary in Donegal called ‘Wild Ireland'.They met in college when they were both studying law and they're now married and are parents to Rígan who's almost 2.In this conversation we talk about their love of animals, their passion for what they do and their plans for the future.We also talk about the highs and lows of the past 2 years, including having a baby during Covid restrictions and Katie having to undergo heart surgery.They're an amazing couple who have had so much to deal with but are stronger than ever today.* Series 2 of ‘Return of the Wild : The Bearman of Buncrana' will be broadcast on RTE in the coming months so keep an eye out for it.And to find out more about/ get tickets for Wild Ireland, click here...Wild IrelandIf you're a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We know leadership is about enabling others to do their best work, and it takes consistent communication to create the right environment for a winning culture.But if we are not deliberate with how we communicate, we won't be able to build anything.That's why Katie McLaughlin is so passionate about leading deliberately, and taught you howWe discussed:- how to avoid the temptation to micromanage in the moments you need to give your team space (often the hardest ones!)- why toxic work culture often stems from how the leader is perceived by their team members (and the leader has no idea!)- how she built a world class onboarding program for a major, public company that is still in place over a decade later (so you can too!)You won't want to miss this conversation with Katie.  Connect with Katie:On her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/On her company: https://www.mclaughlinmethod.com/Don't miss out on all the good stuff that is coming your way!

Harrison Kim interviews Katie McLaughlin on how to engage your workplace with theatre based exercises. Can you speak to the importance of engaging your workforce?Why is it so challenging to engage today's workforce?What techniques/exercises would you recommend to engage the workforce?How can organizations measure if these techniques/ exercises are successful? Find Katie on LinkedIn and check out her website Mclaughlinmethod!Check out her how to guide to using culture survey data to uncover & take action on your team's needs discussed in the episode.  Find Harrison Kim at Pavestep at harrison.kim@pavestep.com.To be featured on Working with People by Pavestep, email Riley Steinbach at Riley.steinbach@pavestep.com. Recorded May 2022Support the show

How is your past workplace hurt showing up in your work today? As a leader, are you aware of how trauma and past experiences are affecting the perception and performance of your team? In this episode, I speak with Katie McLaughlin who asks these very important questions of leaders as she seeks to help them all heal and move forward in a productive way. Using methods from her theatre background, she helps to uncover what's holding individuals and teams back from their best work. https://www.mclaughlinmethod.com/blog/work-conflict-isnt-about-youhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/mclaughlin-method https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/https://bit.ly/ShowYourTeamYouHearThem Support the show

In this episode, we explore attachment and the impact of early childhood trauma. Guests include Drs. Katie McLaughlin and Eliz Fenstermacher and Attorney Neha Desai, from the National Center for Youth Law. For additional information, check us out at www.NNCIonline.org.

How much empathy do you have as a leader? Do you really understand the perspectives of team members? Or do you sometimes find yourself jumping to the wrong conclusion? Well, if you struggle with empathy I don't blame you… In our busy world… it can be hard to find the time to listen or think about other people's perspectives on important topics. However, it doesn't have to stay that way... You can increase your empathy and become a better leader… And my guest today is going to help you do just that… In today's show you will learn: How to retain more of your people without paying crazy wagesWhy the power drama can reduce the drama in your businessHow to improve your empathy and leadership superpowers Now, before we get started with today's show and meet our guest, please make sure you subscribe and follow us wherever you're listening today. So you never miss an episode again.  

Guest Amanda Casari Panelists Richard Littauer | Ben Nickolls | Eric Berry Show Notes Hello and welcome to Sustain! The podcast where we talk about sustaining open source for the long haul. We are very excited for today's podcast. Our guest is Amanda Casari, who is a Developer Relations Engineer and Open Source Researcher at Google Open Source Programs Office (OSPO). Today, we learn about some open source work Amanda is doing with her research team at the University of Vermont Complex Systems Center, she tells us about a project called ACROSS, and a paper that was written by her team that was actively looking at contributions that are measured for code centric repositories. Amanda goes in depth about what open source is to her, she shares advice if you're looking to collaborate more effectively with people in open source, she talks more about how we can support projects financially to other parts of the world and mentions some great groups she worked with. Go ahead and download this episode to learn more! [00:02:00] Amanda fills us in on the open source work that she started working on with the University of Vermont Complex Systems Center. [00:06:43] Amanda explains the “assumptions we have that aren't verified,” as well as a paper that came from their research team and what they examined. [00:09:52] We learn more about how people interface with closed decisions behind doors and open source. [00:13:30] Ben asks Amanda to tell us what kind of behaviors and differences she sees between communities that emerge and continue to exists off of platforms like GitHub and GitLab. [00:15:50] Amanda tells us about a project their team is working on called ACROSS, and a paper that won a FOSS award last year that was about actively looking at contributions that are measured for code centric repositories. [0019:18] Eric wonders what type of responsibility Amanda sees that would come from GitHub and if that's going to affect us long term. [00:23:01] Amanda explains working as a Control Systems Engineer, and she explains how she sees open source as blocked diagrams and feedback loops. [00:27:53] We hear some great advice from Amanda if you are someone who wants to make the world of open source a more complex and beautiful place with what you have to offer. [00:32:08] We hear some thoughts from Amanda for people working in open source who don't have a huge amount of privilege to have the ability to share their energy and find it harder to think laterally. [00:35:27] Ben wonders what we can do to support projects financially and what we can do to support the next generation from the different parts of the world who haven't had the opportunity to benefit yet. Amanda shares her thoughts and mentions some really great groups she worked with such as Open Source Community Africa, PyCon Africa, and Python Ghana. [00:39:24] Find out where you can follow Amanda online. Quotes [00:09:01] “A lot of open source decision making is really behind proprietary or closed doors.” [00:19:59] “When it feels like there is only one option for any kind of tool, infrastructure, or access, that's when I always start getting concerned.” [00:24:58] “Open source is a ___ system.” [00:29:59] “Open source is not one thing, it's many interactive parts that fit together in different ways.” Spotlight [00:40:10] Eric's spotlight is an article Amanda submitted on “Open source ecosystems need equitable credit across contributions.” [00:40:39] Ben's spotlight is a shout out to Jess Sachs and the maintainers of Faker.js. [00:41:22] Richard's spotlight is Red Hen Baking in Vermont. [00:41:47] Amanda's spotlights are two books: Data Feminism _and _The Data-Sitters Club that she found on The Executable Books Project. Links SustainOSS (https://sustainoss.org/) SustainOSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/SustainOSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) SustainOSS Discourse (https://discourse.sustainoss.org/) Amanda Casari Twitter (https://twitter.com/amcasari?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Amanda Casari LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amcasari/) Open Source Stories (https://www.opensourcestories.org/) The penumbra of open source: projects outside of centralized platforms are longer maintained, more academic and more collaborative (https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.15611) Getting the Giella source code for your language (https://giellalt.uit.no/infra/GettingStarted.html) Julia Ferraioli Blog (https://www.juliaferraioli.com/blog/) What contributions count? Analysis of attribution in open source (article) (https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=VRBk-q8AAAAJ&citation_for_view=VRBk-q8AAAAJ:qjMakFHDy7sC) ACROSS Taxonomy-GitHub (https://github.com/google/across) RubyConf 2021- Black Swan Events in Open Source-That time we broke the Internet (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g9UDReu80wo14H8beoAJ6n69ZorBYhLjKxOU1ngegeY/edit#slid) All Contributors bot-GitHub App (https://github.com/all-contributors/app) All Contributors (https://allcontributors.org/) Open Source Community Africa (https://oscafrica.org/) PyCon Africa (https://pycon-africa-stage.us.aldryn.io/) Python Ghana (https://www.pythonghana.org/) Open source ecosystems need equitable credit across contributions (article) (https://bagrow.com/pdf/casari2021.pdf) Faker (https://github.com/faker-js/faker) Red Hen Baking Co. (https://www.redhenbaking.com/) Data Feminism (https://data-feminism.mitpress.mit.edu/) The Executable Books Project (https://executablebooks.org/en/latest/) The Data-Sitters Club (https://datasittersclub.github.io/site/index.html) Credits Produced by Richard Littauer (https://www.burntfen.com/) Associate Producer Justin Dorfman (https://www.justindorfman.com/) Edited by Paul M. Bahr at Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Show notes by DeAnn Bahr Peachtree Sound (https://www.peachtreesound.com/) Transcript by Layten Pryce (https://www.fiverr.com/misstranscript) Transcript Richard [00:11]: Hello, and welcome to Sustain, the podcast where we're talking about sustaining open-source for the long haul. Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? What are we going to talk about today? Very excited for today's podcast. We have an amazing guest. One of the few guests from the state I am in, which is really fun for me. I just feel like saying that first before anything else, because I don't know why, but before we introduce her, I want to make sure we also talk about the other people you're going to be hearing on today's podcast. So I am Richard [name]. Hello everyone. And then we also have Benjamin Nichols, sometimes known as Ben, how are you? Ben [00:48]: I'm good. I'm a bit enjoying the sun. Thank you. Richard [00:51]: Cool. Okay, great, Eric, how are you doing? Eric [00:54]: No sun, but I'm really happy to be here. I'm very well caffeinated. Richard [00:58]: That is very good. I'm going with apple ciders today. I don't know why, I think it's because I already have caffeine. Great. So that's the little tiny stuff at the beginning to set the mood for the show. And now the actual content. Our guest today is the amazing Amanda Casari. Amanda Casari is a lot of things. She doesn't like titles very much, which is cool. So I'm just going to say what she wrote down in the prep doc, DevRel engineer, plus open source researcher at Google open-source programs office, which we're going to shorten to the Google OSPO for the rest of this conversation, because that's just too much of a word. She also lives in Vermont and has a long and storied career. Amanda, how are you doing? Amanda [01:39]: Hi, I'm doing great. It's so good to be here today. And I'm also absolutely thrilled Richard, that you also live in Vermont. Richard [01:47]: I know we have this small thing in Vermont where we really like talking about being in Vermont. I think it's because we're in a little man's complex because it's a very small state and so it's just nice to be like, oh, someone else, Amanda, actually that might be a good intro. So you've been active in open source communities for over a decade. You've organized local community groups. You've filed issues. You've cleaned the documentation, you've tested fixes or fixed tests. You've done all the things. You move chairs around, but like you're really a systems level person. [02:14] You're all about thinking about what open-source is and how can we make sure that the entirety of open-source regenerates builds better, is more sustainable, is more resilient, is more better for the people inside of it. Part of that work has been working directly with UVM, which is confusingly, the University of Vermont and it's based in Burlington. And it now has, I believe some sort of OSPO. Can you talk about what that is and how that happened? Amanda [02:40]: Yeah, so as brief as I can make it, because otherwise I will spend the next 45 minutes talking about this. I switched into the Google OSPO office because I started and worked on a partnership and a research group with the University of Vermont complex system center. So we started to look within Google and understand how can we really begin to picture, strategize, think about, learn from open-source, like you said, from a systems and ecosystems and networks perspective, which is in line with my background. [03:16] So in the way, way before, I'm a actually a control systems engineer. So problems that are dull, dangerous or dirty fit right with that robotics line of thinking and examining infrastructures and legacy infrastructures and how things interconnect and where they need support and where they don't, is absolutely aligned with what I used to work on. And then I did go to the University of Vermont and I was a fellow at the complex system center. When I was studying power systems and I actually looked at electrical engineering and applied mathematics. [03:48] And so a lot of that is fundamental for the reason why, like my brain is really shaped to examine and look at things, as to what scales and what doesn't, but not from some of the software perspective of how do you scale things, but where do you actually, and can you find rules that may or may not apply at different scales and may not work? So we may try to apply things that work at a smaller group, at a larger scale and they break down and that's when they actually don't scale. So working with the University of Vermont, we started in early 2020, which was a really interesting time to get a new research line started, especially when one of your core researchers is an infectious disease modeler. But I would say the benefit from starting at that time is that we really got lucky in a few places. [04:37] So one of the places that we got lucky in early 2020, is we took everything that we were thinking about for the next two years of life. And we said, this is probably going to change. And we fundamentally moved some of the money and the grant money around to start instead examining who needs support now, what can we do now? So if we're not going to be able to travel, we're not going to be able to hold community workshops. We're not going to be able to invite open-source people together to talk to us, what should we be doing instead? [05:08] One of the things that we did is we hired another researcher. So we took some of the travel money and some of the budget for commuting. We moved that into a position at the time and that, one, was wonderful because that person is brilliant. But second, it really worked out well because I don't remember if everyone remember early 2020 academic institutions were shutting budget and roles and department shut down. And it was really a crisis mode, but we were sheltered from a lot of that because of the structure we set up. [05:33] But there's been a lot of great research coming out of that group and that team. One of the fundamental things we've been just trying to figure out is where's the information you would need to understand and what's happening at open-source at a large scale level? And we found there are a lot of assumptions that are made that we can't verify. So we find that we are looking for information always in a way that respects individuals and respects people in open-source as humans. And doesn't observe them in a way that is without their consent, but it's very hard to find the information you need that doesn't just result from conveniently available information on the internet. [06:12] But for the OSPO perspective at the University of Vermont, UVM is a recent recipient of a Sloan tech grant that is going to be establishing an open-source programs office and also has a research component to understand and look at open-source communities as they emerge, especially as they emerge in local communities who have a directive to really support local effects rather than maybe like a global effect or a corporate good Richard [06:36]: So much in there. Most interesting was there were assumptions that we have that aren't verified. What assumptions are you talking about regarding open-source and what have you looked at? Amanda [06:47]: So I rant a lot amongst researchers and groups of people, Richard, as you know, and I don't have time to verify all of my ranting or all of my hypothesis. But one of the research lines that I am most excited about learning and exploring more. There's a paper that came out from our team and I will add it to the show notes late,r is called the penumbra of open-source. And so the research team and I was not on this paper, but the research team examined whether or not the sample that we used from GitHub is actually representative of the larger open-source ecosystem. [07:24] And so they went about looking for individual hosted, but public and open Git servers to be able to start to look at whether or not, if you choose not to be on a platform like GitHub or GitLab or any other hosted platform repository, does your open-source project organization, metadata, community, organization, decision making, does that look like what's hosted on GitHub? And they found that it wasn't. So GitHub itself, they called the convenient sample. It's something that's used because it's easy for researchers to get to, which I would also challenge the convenience and ease of getting specifically that data access, because most of that data is accessed by researchers, by aggregated collections like the GitHub archive, or there's a few other aggregation projects, but they're all open-source or research projects. [08:15] They are funded by groups like Google or groups like Microsoft. But if you actually wanted to do aggregated research of what is happening in open-source and trends in time. That's something that is a huge data engineering project. And the best that we can do right now is samples off of those aggregated platforms. But it's not clear in a way that it used to be. So if you look at a lot of the studies that are coming out, they may look at something like the Linux kernel, or they may look at something like projects from the Apache software foundation, because all of the tools that those developers use are in a much more aggregated and less distributed format and also less proprietary systems. [08:57] So that data is actually accessible and is more transparent. Otherwise, a lot of open-source decision making is really behind proprietary or closed doors. And that might be the decision of the community. They may not also realize that like the effects of those decisions. Richard [09:12]: I don't know of a lot of projects that are outside of GitHub. I used to know of one, I just checked and Gela Techno Finn minority language documentation has now moved to GitHub, which seems to happen a lot, I assume. And so it's always shocking to me to hear that people have projects elsewhere and they think about it elsewhere. One of the things I want to focus on though, besides that, which always blows my mind, is you talked about open source decision making happening behind doors. And it seems to me to be at ends with what we think of as open-source naively when we begin learning about open=source, we think, oh, open-source, everything's out in the open. [09:50] It's great. freedom of speech, freedom of everywhere. I want to know more about how people interface with closed decisions behind doors and open-source, and whether everyone knows that, and we're just not talking about it openly, or whether that's something that actually causes fractures in communities when they realize that the power is elsewhere. I'm just curious about your opinion on this. Amanda [10:13]: So to be perfectly frank and clear, decisions about open-source have always been behind closed doors. So there is an illusion of access, but not everybody has always been invited to those meetings. So talking with folks who have been involved in open-source even much longer than I have, we've talked about these different kinds of cyclic patterns and community and transparency and in governance, different kinds of governance models. So it used to be that folks would show up a few days before a conference, ahead of time or stay afterwards for a few conferences. [10:49] And if you were invited to those meetings, you were part of that decision making group. But I would like to point out that the first person that became a core dev programmer contributor for the Cython kernel is actually Mariatta Wijaya. And she just joined that a few years ago. So she was the first person who identified as a female who was even invited for this programming language that's been around for 20 years. And I will say, I feel like that community's done a wonderful job in understanding their limitations and where they have and have not been transparent and open. [11:21] And Guido van Rossum has the creator of the language has also been one of the staunch supporters, allies, and movers of change for that. But it took a long time for that to happen. So the idea that there are these close off areas where decision are making is nothing new. However, there was always this idea that at least conversations and decisions and communication happen as something as open as a mailing list, and everybody had access to something like the mailing list. Maybe it was cell hosted or maybe it was hosted on a centralized platform, but at least you could see it. That's not the same case anymore. [11:54] We have a ton of developer platforms now that people choose to have conversations on. Sometimes those communications get centralized with things like repositories. And that is for trying to make communication and understanding more atomic, which is totally understandable. And every community gets to make these decisions for themselves. And if you are trying to piece together all of this information, it's a huge data archeology problem. This is something that Julia Farole and I talk about a lot, is if you just want to understand what's happening in a community, who is making decisions, who has access, who is even doing any of the work, like if we just want to understand what work is even visible or valued in a community that's very challenging to see right now. And that's another one of our core research areas that we're working on, is just making labor visible across open-source. Ben [12:47]: So I just wanted to kind of pick up and extend Richards question to a degree. And just, if you can talk a little bit about the difference that you see in communities that are based on more kind of some might say modern traditional platforms, like GitLab, maybe [13:06 inaudible] to a certain degree, but versus those projects that exist kind of, I would say off-platform and behind kind of mailing list and so on, because I think a lot of people would say that some communication methods like mailing list, mailman and so on could be argued to be less accessible than say, like GitHubs, that's now got a lot more kind of discussion based features and so on. So I was just wondering like what kinds of behaviors you see and what kind of difference do you see between communities that emerge and continue to kind of exist off of platforms, like GitHub and GitLab? Amanda [13:43]: So I will say, I feel like the differences between centralized platform centric communities and non platform centric communities. I feel like that actually is still an open research question because of the fact that again, like the data collection for it is pretty hard to do, so you have to start like adding layers at a time. So you can look at things at just like maybe how the repositories are structured, but that may or may not be indicative of how decisions are made, which may or may not be indicative of communication layers. [14:12] But when we start thinking about this in terms of how do you model that? These are all actually separate modeling techniques that you use for each of these different kinds of layers. And I think that is something our team is actively interested in and working on. I have a lot of theories that are not founded on that right now. I would love to start looking at what kinds and if any, are there heard cultural norms, values, but I would really love to start understanding and seeing when a decision is made to choose one technology over the other for dev tool stacks for a community, because there's a lot of porting that's happened in the last few years. [14:51] How has that worked out? So not even like the initial choice to choose that dev tool or that infrastructure stack may have been made five years ago for different reasons that they would be made now. Has that worked out to meet the community's goals? Has it changed who has access and who has voice? Has it changed who's work is visible or is that something that's still an unsolved problem for the community? And are there ways that we need to think about focusing on that so that they get more visibility and transparency regardless of their decision? Ben [15:21]: I kind of feel like those latter points about whose contributions are recognized and valued and so on is a little bit of a, hidden nugget of another point, because I would say that my opinion, which is also not based on fact, but my experience to date has been communities that are based around platforms like GitHub are maybe a little bit more code centric and communities that aren't are possibly a little bit more interpersonal. And I think that there's a whole load of issues that we could potentially unpack there. Do you see any of that already? Is that something that you are already kind of thinking about or working on? Amanda [15:56]: Yes. So our team has been working on, we call it the across project and I always forget what the acronym stands for, but it basically comes to like better attribution and credit in open source. So we have done research on that. The paper actually won the Fass award at Minimg Software Repositories conference last year. And it was actively looking at contributions that are measured for code centric repositories, as you said, because this is what we're really trying to show, is that when you're only looking at code and acknowledging that a lot of people are trying to shove a lot of things into repos these days that maybe they weren't intentionally designed for, for, but again, going along with that idea of atomic information, about a project or about a community or about an ecosystem. [16:38] So looking at a repository centric view, we evaluated the difference between how GitHub contributors shows actions and gives attribution how the events API does it. There's a tool that one of my colleagues, Katie McLaughlin wrote called octohatrack, which looks at a code repo on GitHub and produces a list of contributors for anybody who's ever interacted with that repository, which is different than what the GitHub API shows. And then we also compared that against repositories that were using the all contributors bot. So the all contributors bot for those listening who are not familiar with this, the bot it is a way that you can manually add in or add in through different actions. So it's, auto plus manual. [17:19] Ways that you can start to give people credit and attribution for things that may not be reflected by a change in the repo. So we started to look at the difference between for communities and projects, what kind of things were getting added manually versus what automatic contributions would show. And we were able to see that folks that were using manual additions were giving credit from more of the kind of work that would never show up in an API. And so part of this is really starting to think about what kind of mixed methods tooling, changes to tooling we should be thinking about as a community to really start to give that visibility into all of the work that happens like this podcast itself, unless it's in a repo is not going to be showing up as a part of the open-source community if you're doing archeology around open-source contributions. [18:12] But I would argue that discourse and thought and community should be something that would be recognized. And so we held some workshops. I mean, we're going to have some more results coming out from that. But one of the things that we did find, which we can talk about is that getting everybody in open-source to agree on what a project is, an organization is, or an event is a very hard problem. So standardized definitions is not something that carries across as a global ecosystem level. And so when we talked earlier about examining different projects, I think drawing boundaries and open-source is a very challenging problem. So you have to be very distinct when you talk about where the boundaries around people are or around technology is as opposed to being able to say open source is like this big, broad thing. Ben [19:01]: I was wondering the role of GitHub. And I'm curious your thoughts on how much control we actually have as an open-source community to make really effective changes when the tool that basically we all kind of go to for open source is a private company with their own interests. I was wondering what type of responsibility you see that would come from GitHub and is that going to affect us long term and how so? Amanda [19:26] : I mean, obviously I work for a for-profit company. I don't work for a nonprofit, I don't work for, I'm not an independent consultant or contractor. So for me, I do look at the question of what is the goal of a community to moving to a centralized platform at any time. And I think that when done intentionally and if always done with a feeling of independence and autonomy, that's the right decision for that team to be able to move and choose which dev tools and platforms work best for them. When it feels like there are only one option for any kind of tool or infrastructure or access, that's when I always will start getting concern. [20:10] So for me, when we think about centralized platforms, I think the trade offs for that is considering whether or not this is serving the community, or is this serving the platform and the product? And always taking the perspective and understanding that whenever you choose to be on a product, even if it's a free tier, it's not that are giving nothing in response for getting everything. So in the before, like before I used to, I had this job, I think one of the jokes I used to have with my friends is, if you would like me to tear down your terms and conditions from a data perspective, I'm happy to do that for you to talk about what kind of things the data teams may be working with based on what you sign off as a user. [20:51] It's something I've been highly aware of my entire career, but I don't know if everybody else views it that way. So I also know that when I talk with folks about doing productivity studies of open-source, it makes people feel a little bit nervous. Nobody wants to observed in a way that they are not opting into. So when I try to think about the work that we're doing and where we encourage and think about transparency, not just as a cultural communal trait, but as a source of representation and census. [21:21] So when we hear or think or talk about the larger effects that open-source has in the world, who gets to be represented in that, how is their work represented in that? Your decisions around transparency and proprietary information, how is that influencing or changing the way that larger view has? How does it change the conversation? How does that change the global business and how investments are made? And I think that we can want to pretend that all of those analogies and realities don't exist, but the fact is that they do, and individual efforts can add up to collective and cumulative effects. [22:04] But that's when we really have to start talking as to who does it serve and why. And so I think for me, when I think about centralized platforms and whether or not that gives access, or it removes access, as long as communities are understanding that and understanding who it leaves out and who it includes, that's really the decision that I look for when I'm trying to see why and how people are choosing to be on different kinds of managed services. Richard [22:33]: I'm really enjoying this conversation and I'm really enjoying listening to you, but it's been difficult for me to formulate a question effectively, partially because a lot of the words you are using are not things that I have here on autopilot. A lot of our guests, no offense to them, they're wonderful guests, but I can just be like, cool, where is your business model coming from? How's that going? How are you making things better? And with you, the concepts that you're throwing out during the conversation are ones that I don't regularly wrestle with, using this verbiage which I find very effective. One of the things that I know we've talked about before is open-source as different types of systems, open-source X kind of a system. You mentioned earlier that you worked as a control. I, don't even remember the term because I don't really know what it is, like a control engineer or something I'm guessing that's more like low level. Amanda [23:22]: Okay. I will give you a little bit of a break Richard in that, control systems engineer comes up on exactly zero drop menus. Anytime I've ever had to input. So I don't even know how many programs have that, but it is what's on my bachelor's degree and it's not something that is, and to be quite fair, it's weapons and control systems engineering. Because I went to the United States Naval academy. So that definitely not on there, but my focus while I was there was robotic systems and environmental engineering, which at the time was why are microgrids not yet feasible and how much does solar cost? So totally fine. If that doesn't didn't originally. Richard [24:05]: That's excellent. Thank you for explaining, what did that mean again? Amanda [24:10]: Well, okay. So the TLDR control systems is how do you take what could be inoperable systems and actually make them work together, in a way where you can abstract enough of the way the physics that you can understand where they interconnect. And for me basically it's how do I now see the world as block diagrams and feedback loops? Richard [24:29]: So how do you see open-source as block diagram and feedback loops? What is open-source then to you? Amanda [24:34]: Okay. So I have a full list of these kinds of things and I will say like I have open documents in writing that I have not yet pushed out. And Julie and I do did touch on this in our Ruby comp talk. So we gave a talk last year called black swans of open-source. And that's a research line we're still working on because we're so fascinated by this issue. But the way that we talk about it is open-source. Like you said, open-source is a blank system. And then it's all these different layers and lenses and views that we are looking at this system as. [25:07] And so talking about, I think we talked about before that open-source is a complex system, which is why Vermont complex systems work so well, then I can go through complexity theory or drop some links into the show notes for folks who need to be able to work on that. But we also view the lens that open-source is a sociotechnical system that you cannot divorce the human and social elements and constructs from the technical decisions and effects that it has. Open-source is distributed. It's cooperative. It's an economic system that we don't talk about enough what that means and the effects that it has again on people in it and how it evolves over time. [25:40] And most recently I've also been trying to parse out in my brain that if we view open-source as a legacy system. The concept of open-source as a legacy system, what does that mean for me and a Jing, like an aging global system construct while still keeping it running and then evolving it moving forward. Where are the magnetic tape mainframes of open-source that we just stick these clients and these things on top of? And then build fatter clients on top of, and then we look at it and we're like, well, everything's fine, right? [26:20] But then we start to have things like critical vulnerabilities that are deep down in these older infrastructures and it strikes us by surprise. So I think this is where the black swans area moves into is because Julie and I really try to parse apart and understand what are the analogies and assumptions that we use to describe open-source and are those valid, do they exist? Are they just constructs in our minds that we've used as either recruiting tales or onboarding tales or based on life experience, but don't really exist outside of our own time-frame. [26:56] So this is, I think for me trying to like really take a step back and understand not to is based off of my experience, people ,I know what I can see online, and this was the Genesis for our open-source stories project too. So for those who don't know, Julie and I run a Story Corp project where we are gathering stories from folks in open-source and making them visible in public. And the purpose of that isn't even to talk about people's journeys in open source, it's just to talk about them as humans so that we really start bringing that cultural perspective together, especially before some folks just decide they no longer want to be involved. [27:31] So these are all the different ways that like, let's say background, current work, everything kind of blends together. How are we actually thinking about this and how does the world that we all love and are apart of work and how can we describe it better so that we could better support it? Richard [27:46]: I couldn't hard agree more with everything that you're saying around different ways of viewing open-source. One of the main question I have personally, and I'm going to try to phrase it in a way that's not just about Richard, is what advice would you give to someone who has these thoughts about open-source? You seem to be very and looking at a complex system and finagling other people to pay you to work on that complex system and then be able to actually effectively get your ideas about that system out there into the world. [28:14] I'm curious for those who are doing other open-source projects, for those who want to try a different economic system in their project, who want to talk about open-source is an ethics system, who want to collaborate more effectively with other people about whether open-source is even the term they want to use anymore, et cetera, et cetera. How would you suggest that they make the world of open-source a more complex and beautiful place with what they offer? What should they do? Amanda [28:41]: First of all, call me maybe, because I love co conspirator and people to talk to and work with. And I would say we talked earlier about how I'm not a fan of titles. Part of that is because so much of my career has been really non-linear, job titles, experiences, roles. And this even goes into, when I talk about thinking of representing labor and open source, I really try to avoid nouns and focus on verbs because it's less about what a person is called and more about the work that they do based on what's needed at the time or required. And so I think one of my verbs I would turn into a noun Richard is professional nerd sniper, and that's hard. [29:16] I don't want sniper in there. So it needs to be like snippet, maybe professional nerd snippet, because going back to the XKCD comic, I am very good in conversations at picking up on what brings people energy and then trying to examine in my like mind map of files, where is there a gap that I see in the world or in my projects or interests or someone else's interests and how can I help this energetic person fit with the thing that gives them energy? [29:48] So for other people, I would say that first of all, if you do have the idea that open source is a complex system, keeping in mind that then open source is not one thing. It's many interacting components and parts that interact together in multiple ways, which also tells us that there are local rules you can look at so that there's no one way to go about being in open-source, doing open-source, contributing to open-source, leading in open-source. So giving yourself, first of all, the permission to examine what is it that brings you energy and where can you put that, versus trying to follow someone else's path or pattern to what it is that they think being a leader in open-source looks like. I mean, I started being a data scientist in 2009. Nobody knew what being a data scientist would look like in 2021, 12 years ago. [30:46] So for people who are trying to examine what to do with their time, energy, talent, is really looking at, I try to view things as we're working in an emergent system. There's no map for what's happening next, especially now. There's so much chaos in what's happening in so many different things that we're working on that if you're trying to move things forward in a linear, like exponential scale, you will probably fail right now. But if instead you're viewing and looking at your work, your contributions, what you want to have as really kind of interacting and nudging things in a way where greater things can emerge from it, I feel like you'll get more satisfaction. [31:28] So I feel like a lot of that disconnect that folks have who view things either as a system or from a complexity point, is that they feel like they keep being shoved into these other expectations and these other expectations of time or scale or the way things work. And I would say if you draw back to the things that you really think to be true and examine that and find other people who value that you'll be much more satisfied. Richard [31:53]: I know you're a huge fan of DEI work in open source. A lot of what you said strikes me as very easy to accomplish if you're privileged, not saying that was intentional about what you said, I'm just saying that's how it struck me. And one of the things I'm curious about is, how would you ask people who are less privileged in open-source to be able to have the ability to do that and to share that energy and to open those doors. What would you suggest for people working open-source who don't have a huge amount of privilege and may find it harder to laterally? Amanda [32:23]: So, first of all, I do want to say, I think working in open-source isn't always going to be recognized as a centralized platform contribution profile. So when we're trying to say who and how do we actually recognize that work, please do not use that as the measurement for your own contributions, which is why I talk a lot about how some of my main contributions in open-source have been making pies for people because it makes me happy and it makes them happy. And that just makes general community good. [32:48] One of the questions I have is when we are looking at understanding what is best and what's next and needed in open-source, I am concerned that we have an increasingly weird bias. And so weird in that case would be categorized as Western educated, industrialized, rich and democratic. I mean, it's something I'm aware of. I talk to people about, and like incognizant of when we are trying to understand the future, are we increasing that or are we decreasing that? [33:15] And for me that means a lot more connection, outreach and learning from people who don't grow up or contribute or form communities that look like that. And I'll say, I have a ton of work to do there. And I'm very excited to meet more folks who create community, contribute to technology, who don't fit that profile and learning more about what engages them, what keeps them there and what challenges they face, because we know what challenges some folks face. We know that some folks work at technology companies and are extremely talented and rich, but none of their work ever shows up in a public place. And then when they get home, they have other things that they have to do and they will never have anything it's in a public place, but it doesn't make them any less of a contributor in the world. [34:02] Or maybe even a contributor towards asking questions and clarifications and making documentation improved in a way that their name will never show up. But I do think the centralized idea of finding and connecting with community is universal and ensuring that everyone has access to information and communication networks is a human right. And so making sure that people all have access to global communication regardless of where they live and the devices that allow them those communication is something we should all be concerned with and that we should make sure that we are in a way that increases equity and not in a way that actually separates us even more. Ben [34:39]: I love this conversation. There have been so many touch points for me that I'm just massively interested in. And to be honest, a little bit obsessed by, and I think there is a moment, an intersection here between kind of a philosophical kind of view of open-source. You kind of get to decide whether it is about the peopl or it's about the code, which for me is kind of like the discussions that you sometimes hear about market economics, is demand and supply actually decided by the demand side or by the supply side, because the supply side creates the demand side? [35:14] I was wondering with that in mind, and talking about the privilege that people have at the moment to be able to use their free time to contribute to open-source software versus those that necessarily don't, what are your thoughts on kind of emerging ways of being able to support projects financially and things that we can do to support that, to bring the next generation from the developing world, from the global [35:38 inaudible], from however you want to kind of refer to the parts of the world where people just haven't really had the opportunity to benefit yet. Amanda [35:45]: So I think one of the best things we can think about doing is technology companies can start building more offices in places that are not the United States and Europe and certain countries in Asia. So encouraging, not just offshore or remote job. And I know that the idea of offices right now still feels like perhaps either a scary thing. But the reason I bring that up is because very concretely that also changes tax structures and incentives and benefits for companies. [36:11] So there's a big difference between being able to hire someone as a contract, which is fine. That's sometimes the job structure that some people want, but that's a very different benefit structure for other people than sometimes being a full-time employee. So when I think about equity, one of the first things I started thinking about is where are you investing in offices? Where are you investing in incorporating your company? Where are you invested in hiring people from? And the very clear economics of link communities in those countries and countries that are not places that other companies do business is sometimes it can be very challenging as you well know, to get money transferred across borders. [36:47] And in a way where it respects regulatory requirements and actually understands all of those tax incentives. So sometimes one of the hard problems in open-source is getting resources to the groups. If you have resources and someone else needs them moving the thing you have to the thing in need can be very challenging because we only have so many systems that are set up to be able to do that. And being able to do that at scale is an entirely different problem. So when I start thinking about growing places, first of all, I do think about also asking the people who are already there and who are already creating those groups and those challenges. [37:25] So I really have learned a lot and I absolutely love working with the folks from open-source community Africa, and also from Python, Africa and Python, Ghana or some really interesting groups. Python, Ghana is interesting for me because is a countrywide Python community. It's both distributed and centralized in the same way that seems to be working well for folks that they work with. And it incorporates a lot of other kind of groups. Open-source community Africa, I had a chance to go to their open-source festival right before the shutdown in 2020. [37:56] And they had, I think they were expecting like a few hundred people. And by the final day it was over a thousand. I mean, it was tons of students and people brought together and it was absolutely wonderful. When I think also too, about another thing I'm working on now, I would love to improve documentation transparency and reporting around sponsorships for open-source of just making it more clear, what organizations need in a way that is discoverable accessible and able to be found by groups. [38:30] I would love the people who have resources to give, to cast wider nets and have better places to be able to connect with those they depend on and in return, I would love transparency reporting for those sponsorships and the impacts of those sponsorships to be accessible in ways that when we see organizations or foundations or very small projects, be recipients of sponsors, giving them the support and the tools they need to be able to show what impact that had also for holding each other more accountable. There's a lot of money moving around in these ecosystems. And the questions that I constantly have is, are those the right places they should be moving? Richard [39:15]: I think that's probably a really good place to wrap up because it was just so succinct and perfect. So thank you so much, Amanda, for people who want to get in touch with you on the internet to learn more how they can collaborate and get these things done with your help, if you're available, where can they find you online? Amanda [39:30]: Twitter is the best place to contact me, which I know is a closed platform, but it's the easiest way for me to go through all of the direct contact. If you're curious about the open-source stories project, we are on GitHub, but we also have a website with links to be able to contact there as well. Richard [39:49]LThank you so much. And Twitter will also be in the show notes for those of you who want to reach her on Twitter. Amanda this has been excellent, but don't go yet. This is the part of the show where we talk about people, projects or things, which we think we should shed light on and or that need more love, that's right. It's spotlight, Eric Barry, what is your spotlight today? Eric [40:11]: First I got to say, I'm just overwhelmed on how amazing the show has been. So thank you, Amanda. Absolutely incredible podcast episode. I'm a big fan boy. So what I'd like to spotlight is actually an article you had submitted on open-source ecosystems, which need equitable credit across all of the contributions and stuff. I read through that, it was just really fascinating. I recommend anybody to read it. The link will be in the show notes. Richard [40:35]: Thank you so much. Excellent. Ben Nichols. Ben [40:38]: This is incredibly timely. So excuse me if it doesn't age too well, but I just wanted to give a big shout out to Jess Sax and the maintainers of [inaudible] JS that have picked up the project and are kind of providing a huge value to the community that depend on that project. We've been working with them over the course of the last week and the way that they have acted to try to kind of set things up in the best interests of all of the users, all of the kind of contributors, the previous maintainers and everything. Like it's just, it's been great to work with them. So I just wanted to kind of call out Jess specifically, but all of the new maintainers of [inaudible] JS. Richard [41:18]: Awesome. Thank you. In a left turn, I'm going to just give a shout out to Red Hen baking. If you're in Vermont and you want to go to a really nice bakery, there's a place in Middlesex, which is really nice. It's called Red Hen. If you don't have a local baker, I'd suggest looking around because if you're in the United States, there's probably a bakery near you somewhere that makes really good bread. This is mine. So Red Hen baking is excellent. Really like their mad river loaf, highly suggest. Amanda, what is your spotlight today? Amanda [41:47]: Yeah. So for those who don't know, I'm also a complete library and book nerd. And so I get really excited about the open-access projects and books. And so my recommendation, I couldn't narrow it down. So I'm going to say my recommendations today. I love the data feminism book that came out in 2020. It is available via open-access. I recently found a project called the data sitters club, which attracted to me because I found it on the executable book project, which is a whole community around Jupiter book, open-access and computational publishing. [42:16] The data sitters club is this group of people who are helping to explain computational text analysis and open data using open-access, open data and actual exploring fair use. And it is completely fair use of the babysitters club that I grew up with. And I absolutely adore the way that they've adopted that. They have a lovely debt of public health posters for the pandemic that they created in 2020 that still bring me joy to read. Richard [42:46]: Love it. Awesome, Amanda, thank you. Once again, it was great having you on, look forward to talking to you further in the future and best of luck with everything. Thanks. Amanda [42:55]: Thank you. This is great. Special Guest: Amanda Casari.

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Hello and welcome to CHAOSScast Community podcast, where we share use cases and experiences with measuring open source community health. Elevating conversations about metrics, analytics, and software from the Community Health Analytics Open Source Software, or short CHAOSS Project, to wherever you like to listen. Today, we have three amazing guests with us, Amanda Casari, Katie McLaughlin, and John Meluso. Amanda is a Developer Relations Engineer and researcher at Google at the Open Source Programs Office, Katie is a Developer Relations Engineer at Google, and John is the OCEAN Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Vermont. They are with us to talk about Project OCEAN (Open-Source Complex Ecosystems And Networks), how it came to be, where it is now, and what they hope to accomplish going forward. We also learn more about what they see as an open source ecosystem, and they go in depth about contributions and taxonomy. Download this episode now to find out much more, and don't forget to subscribe for free to this podcast on your favorite podcast app and share this podcast with your friends and colleagues! [00:03:44] John, Amanda, and Katie tell us their backgrounds and how they got involved in open source. [00:07:23] We learn more about OCEAN, how it came to be, and where it's at now. [00:11:25] Amanda and John explain a bit more about ecosystems. [00:15:52] Georg wonders what they have realized early on or over time that they want to make sure everyone who looks at open source takes away from their work. [00:19:59] Amanda brings up a question to the panelists concerning the idea of atomic information around software projects and balancing how much do they keep with a repo versus how do you allow for information to be distributed in many places that many people work, but it doesn't get lost and you don't lose somebody's attribution for the work they do. [00:28:58] Georg brings up the Types of Contributions metrics link CHAOSS uses that helps show how people can contribute to open source, and Katie shares her thoughts on it. [00:32:13] Sophie talks about “Which contributions count? Analysis of attribution in open source” report and what this research explores. John explains how they balance things by varying the kinds of methodologies they use. [00:38:49] Find out where you can follow Amanda, Katie, and John online. Value Adds (Picks) of the week: [00:39:45] Georg's pick is LifeTime wellness and fitness center. [00:40:31] Matt's pick is places to visit in Colorado: Rocky Mtn. National Park, Great Sand Dunes, and Gunnison National Park. [00:41:08] Sophia's pick is emergent property. [00:41:57] Amanda's pick is trading Vermont Golden Dome books with her oldest child. [00:43:10] Katie's pick is the book, CPython Internals by Anthony Shaw. [00:44:03] John's pick is the book, Data Feminism by Catherine D'Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein. 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2020 Olympic medalist and Team Speedo athlete, Katie McLaughlin, epitomizes perseverance. She's been an elite swimmer since she was 16 years old, a fast rising age group star who earned four medals at the 2013 World Junior Championships. She followed up with strong performances at the 2014 Pan Pacs and 2015 World Championships. Landing at Cal her freshman year, swim-fans expected a clear path onto the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team, but a tragic accident during Cal's winter training camp halted that Olympic dream. Katie unpacks the injury, her recovery, and her long road back to being a force on Team USA. Katie's got a swimming-range. She could be a threat on the world-stage in several events, but the 4x200 free relay is where she's currently the most dangerous. She has delivered 1:55 splits, the second fastest legs on the 4x200 relays, at the 2018 Pan Pacifiic Championships, 2019 World Championships and 2020 Olympic Games. Katie McLaughlin is Team Speedo. Follow Katie McLaughlin on Instagram here: Follow Speedo USA on Instagram here. SWIMSWAM PODCAST LINKS Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify Click here to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen and subscribe on Podbean Click here to listen and subscribe on Google Click here to listen and subscribe on YouTube Click here to listen and subscribe on Listen Notes Click here to listen and subscribe on Stitcher Click here to listen and subscribe on iHeartRadio Click here to listen and subscribe on Amazon Click here to listen and subscribe on Pandora Music: Otis McDonald www.otismacmusic.com

Are you looking to grow your leadership? Are you committed to building a people-centric culture? Are you ready to move past the checklists and build an authentic culture?   Our special guest Katie McLaughlin answers these and other questions about engagement, leadership and culture building.   Katie McLaughlin is the Founder, Chief Strategist and Transformation Artist at the McLaughlin Method, an organization that provides leadership and culture transformation for mature startups. They help leaders create inclusive cultures, build emotional intelligence, and work through their assumptions and biases so they can actually connect with and get the MOST out of their teams.   Katie does this all through interactive, experiential, theatre-based exercises. Her bias for action is HIGH so attendees to her sessions always leave with at least one action item to immediately do to shift something in your behavior, relationships, and company. Working with Katie you benefit from the powerhouse combo of her theatre background and over 15 years in the heart of business strategy, organizational development, and change management.   The Leadership Junkies Podcast is brought to you by Cardivera.com. Show Notes Episode highlights… Culture challenges and opportunities in the dynamics of start-ups Good culture intention versus great culture execution Organizations and cultures are ever changing, living, breathing things Challenges of change management in growing organizations Understanding two culture inflection points the past two years – COVID pandemic and rapid growth companies due to aggressive hiring or acquisitions Acquisitions and mergers require inclusive integration conversations and strategies Living your values versus simply having them posted on the wall Different perspectives on the concept of out of the box thinking and innovation Leaders must communicate more of what's in their heads The challenges and realities of assumptions and biases in our leadership, reactions, perspectives and decision-making The intrinsic and insidious nature of assumptions and biases Learning how to better deal with our emotions and the emotions of others in the workplace Using theater in growing your leadership, communication, culture and engagement What it means to really see your people as humans – moving beyond checklists to authentic culture Culture is in the in-between moments The critical role of intentionality in leadership and culture building Role of biases in workplace communication and expectations Emotional intelligence and leadership Other people determine our emotional intelligence (not our own self-assessment) You can't control how someone feels (at best, you can only influence it) Authentic leadership beyond leadership performance Challenges and solutions for engaging a remote workforce Leadership requires delegating things off of your plate Resources: Katie McLaughlin McLaughlin Method Website The Leadership Junkies Podcast Cardivera Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're excited to have on the show, transformation artist and startup culture expert, Katie McLaughlin. In this conversation, Laura and Katie talk about how intentionality helps build thriving workplace cultures. They dive deep into how as a leader, staying connected to your team has a direct impact on business outcomes, and how leveraging data from other areas of your company can assist in how you show up for your team. When you're a leader, every interaction counts. Building intentional moments by finding ways to stay connected with your team isn't as hard as you may think. Listen until the end of this episode and start building a prosperous work culture among your peers today! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn. -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup. -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review HERE.

Most kids are now in their third year of school during the pandemic. It's been a time of ups and downs; adjustments and re-adjustments. Some have flourished in online school and want to stay home — others have floundered and are excited to go back. NPR spoke to a group of kids ages 6 and up about what the pandemic has been like, and how they're feeling about the new school year. Two experts in childhood education and development explain how the pandemic has challenged kids and what we can do to help them: Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Education; and Katie McLaughlin, a psychologist at Harvard University.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Most kids are now in their third year of school during the pandemic. It's been a time of ups and downs; adjustments and re-adjustments. Some have flourished in online school and want to stay home — others have floundered and are excited to go back. NPR spoke to a group of kids ages 6 and up about what the pandemic has been like, and how they're feeling about the new school year. Two experts in childhood education and development explain how the pandemic has challenged kids and what we can do to help them: Robin Lake, director of the Center on Reinventing Education; and Katie McLaughlin, a psychologist at Harvard University.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment that will help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

Katie McLaughlin is the Founder, Chief Strategist, and Transformation Artist at the McLaughlin Method, a boutique consultancy specializing in leadership and skills training for executive leaders of mid to late-stage startups. She is passionate about creating happier and healthier workplaces by stopping workplace hurt. In her business, Katie leverages her decades of experience driving organizational change, transforming processes and training programs, and applying principles of adult behavior and performance to create people-focused leaders and team cultures. Companies that work with her learn from the benchmarks and successes of over 15 software companies that have coached and trained with her. Katie believes that culture must be consistently reinforced and brought into all interactions at work. Through leadership development programs, executives and rising leaders learn how to inspire and motivate their diverse teams, making inclusion and engagement a priority in the team culture. Katie believes all training must develop real skills and go beyond theory, so her sessions are highly interactive, employing theater exercises and games to go deeper while cementing the learning. In this episode… To be a great leader, you must be a person who is willing and ready to learn constantly, make changes in your leadership strategies where necessary, and be good at relating with other people. The best way to learn people skills is by practicing them constantly through interacting with different types of people. Katie McLaughlin's mission of helping leaders become better and more transformational people has allowed her to work with different executives from various companies. She believes that leaders should pay attention to their team's varied perspectives, nurture them, and acknowledge their great potential. Katie McLaughlin, the Founder of McLaughlin Method, is Andrea Heuston's guest in this episode of the Lead Like A Woman Show where she talks about nurturing better leaders and living a transformational life. Katie also describes how her theatrical background has impacted her corporate work and explains how the McLaughlin Method helps develop great leaders.

We have a very special guest, Heather Novickis, who has made a career in Olympic Media and Athlete Management is agent for more than half a dozen triathletes and swimmers that are in Tokyo getting ready to compete.   Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   As you know, we're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts and have way less soreness, helps with sleep and reduces inflammation. Venga is now offering personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals. It's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz. So go - right now - to vengacbd.com/quiz and get started. We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - Heather Novickis Endurance News - Olympic Triathlon Watch Times, Becca Meyers can't compete, Gwen Jorgensen's next move What New in the 303 - "Beers with Bill" Full Cycle Event Last Weekend, Remembering Mike Greer, Mt Evans Hill Climb, Tri Boulder Video of the Week - Morgan Pearson 5 x 1 mile repeats More Bermuda Trivia   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Heather Novickis  Heather says she loves sport and the Olympic space and that's why I continue to do it. The best part of my job is seeing an athlete reach their goals and get on the podium, it's fun to share that experience and reflect back on the years of work it's taken to get there from both an athletic and endorsement perspective.  She is part of the Human Interest Group team founded by former guest Franko Vatterott and Michael Cardoza.   Heather's focus is on the Olympic athlete: Morgan Pearson – USA Triathlon Kevin McDowell – USA Triathlon Grace Norman – USA Paratriathlon Kyle Coon – USA Paratriathlon Jess Learmonth – British Triathlon Abbey Weitzeil – USA Swimming Katie McLaughlin – USA Swimming   Bio and career highlights –  business partners, Michael Cardoza and Franko Vatterott, have been “firsts.”  Executing some of the first deals between TOP Olympic partners and Paralympic athletes – Visa, Coca-Cola, Bridgestone, Toyota.  Being one of the first agents to represent BMX athletes when the sport debuted in the Olympics, and driving some of triathlon's most lucrative endemic partnerships.  Another first with Shimano/Paratriathlon gold medalist Grace Norman, combo running/triathlon endemic deals.  Representing original athlete personalities – from Crowie, to Tim Don, Rachel Joyce, Mauricio Mendez, Gwen Jorgensen, Allie Kieffer, Jesper Svensson, Mike Phillips, Jess Learmonth, Morgan Pearson and Kevin McDowell. About the athletes you represent:  spans the endurance sports arena, all distances of triathlon, swimming, running and parasports.  My focus in on the Olympic & Paralympic space and I also lead efforts for some of our local athletes here in Colorado.  I started out working with swimmers and it's been fun to get back into the space with Katie McLaughlin and Abbey Weitzeil. About Human Interest Group “HIG” offers full service athlete representative services - commercial endorsements, equipment partnerships, media services, appearances and speaking opportunities....the traditional services.   But we are also known for our specialty projects that stretch back to the mid 2000's with the first ever high level professional long distance triathlon team, Tri-Dubai, our work building the Retul bike fit brand, the Team Bravo and Coca-Cola project, Tim Don's Man with The Halo story.  We are currently working on some blockchain technology stuff.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: NBC Triathlon Schedule Men's race - Sunday July 25th at 5:30pm ET Women's race - Monday July 26th at 5:30pm ET Relay race - Friday July 30th at 6:30pm ET USAT Foundation Watch Party.    This deaf-blind Paralympian was told to navigate Tokyo alone. So she quit Team USA. TIMONIUM, Md. — Five years ago, Becca Meyers was on the floor of her room in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, balled up and sobbing, frustrated and terrified. She had stopped eating because she couldn't find the athletes' dining area. Even after her parents rescued her and pumped her full of calories and confidence in time for her to win three gold medals and a silver for Team USA, she made a promise to herself: She would never put herself through such a nightmare again. On Sunday evening, roughly five weeks before the start of the Tokyo Paralympics, Meyers, a deaf-blind swimmer with a chance to medal in four events, pulled the plug on her Olympic dream — most likely forever. With a click, she sent an email informing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials of her decision to withdraw from Team USA.   Gwen Jorgensen is Leaving Bowerman Track Club After four years at the Nike-sponsored club coached by Jerry Schumacher, Gwen Jorgensen announced today that she's leaving Bowerman Track Club to be coached by Bobby McGee, who she has worked with in the past. In a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Jorgensen explained that a mix of career and family goals led to this decision. “I've had two marathons that just haven't proven I can do it,” she said. “I want to just have a marathon, that's like, OK, I can run this.” She and her husband, Patrick Lemieux, are also looking for a new place to live and are considering having more children. Jorgensen won the Olympic gold at the Rio Games in 2016 in triathlon, and announced a year later she would shift to running, with a focus on medaling in the marathon. Due to extended recovery after heel surgery to repair Haglund's deformity in May 2019, she didn't end up competing in the Olympic marathon trials last year—in early 2020, she decided to focus on the track.   “My goals in the marathon aren't changing. My timeline is,” she said at the time.   What's New in the 303: REMEMBERING MIKE GREER – A PIONEER, INNOVATOR AND FRIEND An athlete, race director, official, volunteer, author and speaker. A coach and a mentor. An inspiration and an innovator. A pioneer of the sport and a titan of the community. Mike Greer, who dedicated his life to triathlon and the multisport community, passed away at 82 on July 21. His service to the sport spanned nearly four decades and encompassed every facet of the industry. The Funeral service is planned for Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. CT in Lubbock, Texas at the Sanders Funeral Home. Mike competed in over 400 triathlons across every distance and continued to excel as an age-group athlete into his 80s, created and served as the race director of Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 at Lubbock, Texas, for the past 30-plus years, held the position of both Interim Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors of USA Triathlon, and created the swim-bike discipline of aquabike, among other accomplishments and contributions.  Mike was one of the forerunners of the sport who guided triathlon through its formative years to bring it stability, authenticity and solvency, and laid the foundation for the current success of both the sport and the National Governing Body. “All of us stand on the shoulders of Mike – what he did for our sport and USA Triathlon cannot be overstated,” said Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO. “He taught all of us so much about both triathlon and life, and his legacy will have a lasting impact in every corner of our industry and community.”   Ride/Race Mt. Evans–Bob Cook Memorial July 25th, only Chance to Ride with No Cars For 2021, the Bob Cooke Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb is a partner event in the Gran Fondo National Series. Here's what that means for riders: Age group results from the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo will count toward the season-long Gran Fondo National Series Championship points competition. Regionally, athletes can also earn points at the Triple Bypass Gran Fondo on August 21 and the Golden Gran Fondo on August 29. Series Points will be awarded based on Gran Fondo National Series age groups, which are different than the age group categories at the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo. Updated Series Points standings are available on the Gran Fondo National Series website. Gran Fondo National Series points will not be awarded to riders competing in the USA Cycling race. Riders can qualify for the 2022 Gran Fondo National Championship event in either the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo or in the Mt. Evans Hill Climb USA Cycling race based on performance, see criteria at Gran Fondo National Championship.    Tri Boulder As one of Colorado's most popular summer triathlons, Tri Boulder offers many different multisport race distances, all in one eventful day! Join us for a full day of racing at the Rez. Long Course Boulder Beast Triathlon & Aquabike Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & Relays Saturday, July 24th, 2021 Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N 51st St Boulder, CO 80301 We can't wait to get to racing at the Boulder Reservoir! Saturday is going to be a great day with temperatures reaching 88°F during the race. The water temperature at Boulder Reservoir as of July 13th is 77° Boulder Beast Run Course – The Boulder Beast Triathlon Run Course is 15k/9.3 miles. Runners will complete the 10k course for lap 1, and the 5k course for lap 2. Duathlon – Duathletes will run 5k, bike 12.4 miles, and finish with a 5k run. Boulder Beast Aquabike – Aquabike athletes will swim 1.2 miles, and bike 50 miles.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bermuda follow up No fast food places except one KFC - McDonalds Bermuda (bermuda4u.com) Population ~62,000 Bermuda is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories 54 square kilometers or 20 square miles 21 miles long and 1.5 at the widest point 54% Black, 31% White, 8% Multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Other Video of the Week: Morgan Pearson - 5 x Mile   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

We have a very special guest, Heather Novickis, who has made a career in Olympic Media and Athlete Management is agent for more than half a dozen triathletes and swimmers that are in Tokyo getting ready to compete.   Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   As you know, we're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts and have way less soreness, helps with sleep and reduces inflammation. Venga is now offering personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals. It's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz. So go - right now - to vengacbd.com/quiz and get started. We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - Heather Novickis Endurance News - Olympic Triathlon Watch Times, Becca Meyers can't compete, Gwen Jorgensen's next move What New in the 303 - "Beers with Bill" Full Cycle Event Last Weekend, Remembering Mike Greer, Mt Evans Hill Climb, Tri Boulder Video of the Week - Morgan Pearson 5 x 1 mile repeats More Bermuda Trivia   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Heather Novickis  Heather says she loves sport and the Olympic space and that's why I continue to do it. The best part of my job is seeing an athlete reach their goals and get on the podium, it's fun to share that experience and reflect back on the years of work it's taken to get there from both an athletic and endorsement perspective.  She is part of the Human Interest Group team founded by former guest Franko Vatterott and Michael Cardoza.   Heather's focus is on the Olympic athlete: Morgan Pearson – USA Triathlon Kevin McDowell – USA Triathlon Grace Norman – USA Paratriathlon Kyle Coon – USA Paratriathlon Jess Learmonth – British Triathlon Abbey Weitzeil – USA Swimming Katie McLaughlin – USA Swimming   Bio and career highlights –  business partners, Michael Cardoza and Franko Vatterott, have been “firsts.”  Executing some of the first deals between TOP Olympic partners and Paralympic athletes – Visa, Coca-Cola, Bridgestone, Toyota.  Being one of the first agents to represent BMX athletes when the sport debuted in the Olympics, and driving some of triathlon's most lucrative endemic partnerships.  Another first with Shimano/Paratriathlon gold medalist Grace Norman, combo running/triathlon endemic deals.  Representing original athlete personalities – from Crowie, to Tim Don, Rachel Joyce, Mauricio Mendez, Gwen Jorgensen, Allie Kieffer, Jesper Svensson, Mike Phillips, Jess Learmonth, Morgan Pearson and Kevin McDowell. About the athletes you represent:  spans the endurance sports arena, all distances of triathlon, swimming, running and parasports.  My focus in on the Olympic & Paralympic space and I also lead efforts for some of our local athletes here in Colorado.  I started out working with swimmers and it's been fun to get back into the space with Katie McLaughlin and Abbey Weitzeil. About Human Interest Group “HIG” offers full service athlete representative services - commercial endorsements, equipment partnerships, media services, appearances and speaking opportunities....the traditional services.   But we are also known for our specialty projects that stretch back to the mid 2000's with the first ever high level professional long distance triathlon team, Tri-Dubai, our work building the Retul bike fit brand, the Team Bravo and Coca-Cola project, Tim Don's Man with The Halo story.  We are currently working on some blockchain technology stuff.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: NBC Triathlon Schedule Men's race - Sunday July 25th at 5:30pm ET Women's race - Monday July 26th at 5:30pm ET Relay race - Friday July 30th at 6:30pm ET USAT Foundation Watch Party.    This deaf-blind Paralympian was told to navigate Tokyo alone. So she quit Team USA. TIMONIUM, Md. — Five years ago, Becca Meyers was on the floor of her room in the Olympic Village at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympics, balled up and sobbing, frustrated and terrified. She had stopped eating because she couldn't find the athletes' dining area. Even after her parents rescued her and pumped her full of calories and confidence in time for her to win three gold medals and a silver for Team USA, she made a promise to herself: She would never put herself through such a nightmare again. On Sunday evening, roughly five weeks before the start of the Tokyo Paralympics, Meyers, a deaf-blind swimmer with a chance to medal in four events, pulled the plug on her Olympic dream — most likely forever. With a click, she sent an email informing U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee officials of her decision to withdraw from Team USA.   Gwen Jorgensen is Leaving Bowerman Track Club After four years at the Nike-sponsored club coached by Jerry Schumacher, Gwen Jorgensen announced today that she's leaving Bowerman Track Club to be coached by Bobby McGee, who she has worked with in the past. In a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Jorgensen explained that a mix of career and family goals led to this decision. “I've had two marathons that just haven't proven I can do it,” she said. “I want to just have a marathon, that's like, OK, I can run this.” She and her husband, Patrick Lemieux, are also looking for a new place to live and are considering having more children. Jorgensen won the Olympic gold at the Rio Games in 2016 in triathlon, and announced a year later she would shift to running, with a focus on medaling in the marathon. Due to extended recovery after heel surgery to repair Haglund's deformity in May 2019, she didn't end up competing in the Olympic marathon trials last year—in early 2020, she decided to focus on the track.   “My goals in the marathon aren't changing. My timeline is,” she said at the time.   What's New in the 303: REMEMBERING MIKE GREER – A PIONEER, INNOVATOR AND FRIEND An athlete, race director, official, volunteer, author and speaker. A coach and a mentor. An inspiration and an innovator. A pioneer of the sport and a titan of the community. Mike Greer, who dedicated his life to triathlon and the multisport community, passed away at 82 on July 21. His service to the sport spanned nearly four decades and encompassed every facet of the industry. The Funeral service is planned for Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. CT in Lubbock, Texas at the Sanders Funeral Home. Mike competed in over 400 triathlons across every distance and continued to excel as an age-group athlete into his 80s, created and served as the race director of Buffalo Springs Lake 70.3 at Lubbock, Texas, for the past 30-plus years, held the position of both Interim Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors of USA Triathlon, and created the swim-bike discipline of aquabike, among other accomplishments and contributions.  Mike was one of the forerunners of the sport who guided triathlon through its formative years to bring it stability, authenticity and solvency, and laid the foundation for the current success of both the sport and the National Governing Body. “All of us stand on the shoulders of Mike – what he did for our sport and USA Triathlon cannot be overstated,” said Rocky Harris, USA Triathlon CEO. “He taught all of us so much about both triathlon and life, and his legacy will have a lasting impact in every corner of our industry and community.”   Ride/Race Mt. Evans–Bob Cook Memorial July 25th, only Chance to Ride with No Cars For 2021, the Bob Cooke Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb is a partner event in the Gran Fondo National Series. Here's what that means for riders: Age group results from the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo will count toward the season-long Gran Fondo National Series Championship points competition. Regionally, athletes can also earn points at the Triple Bypass Gran Fondo on August 21 and the Golden Gran Fondo on August 29. Series Points will be awarded based on Gran Fondo National Series age groups, which are different than the age group categories at the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo. Updated Series Points standings are available on the Gran Fondo National Series website. Gran Fondo National Series points will not be awarded to riders competing in the USA Cycling race. Riders can qualify for the 2022 Gran Fondo National Championship event in either the Mt. Evans Hill Climb Gran Fondo or in the Mt. Evans Hill Climb USA Cycling race based on performance, see criteria at Gran Fondo National Championship.    Tri Boulder As one of Colorado's most popular summer triathlons, Tri Boulder offers many different multisport race distances, all in one eventful day! Join us for a full day of racing at the Rez. Long Course Boulder Beast Triathlon & Aquabike Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & Relays Saturday, July 24th, 2021 Boulder Reservoir, 5565 N 51st St Boulder, CO 80301 We can't wait to get to racing at the Boulder Reservoir! Saturday is going to be a great day with temperatures reaching 88°F during the race. The water temperature at Boulder Reservoir as of July 13th is 77° Boulder Beast Run Course – The Boulder Beast Triathlon Run Course is 15k/9.3 miles. Runners will complete the 10k course for lap 1, and the 5k course for lap 2. Duathlon – Duathletes will run 5k, bike 12.4 miles, and finish with a 5k run. Boulder Beast Aquabike – Aquabike athletes will swim 1.2 miles, and bike 50 miles.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bermuda follow up No fast food places except one KFC - McDonalds Bermuda (bermuda4u.com) Population ~62,000 Bermuda is one of the 14 British Overseas Territories 54 square kilometers or 20 square miles 21 miles long and 1.5 at the widest point 54% Black, 31% White, 8% Multiracial, 4% Asian, 3% Other Video of the Week: Morgan Pearson - 5 x Mile   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Chris and Morgan reflect on one year of FOSS & Crafts, as well as announcing... FOSS & Crafts Studios!Links:FOSS & Crafts Studios on Patreon (still also the right place to support Chris Lemmer-Webber's FOSS work)Thank you to our guests: Nick and LP, Zack, Kate and Frankie, Sebastian, Bassam, Tristan, Sumana, Mallory, Vicky, Steve, Elana and Katie, and Steel.3: Textile production and a nostalgic past28: FOSS Stitch w/ Elana Hashman and Katie McLaughlin5: Milkytracker, chiptunes, and that intro music22: Crafting the past… or trying to9: What is Spritely?11: An Ethics of Agency20: Hygiene for a computing pandemic26: Dr. Morgan Lemmer-Webber, an academic journey1: Collaborative Storytelling with Dice6: What Escaped from the Demonic Z.O.O.O.O. (part 1) and (part 2)10: The What Goblins Saga, Chapter 1: What Are Goblins? and Chapter 2: Trees, Friends, and Static25: Governance, Leadership, and Founder's Syndrome30: Gender and Sexuality, A Personal Perspective23: Nerdout! Fuzzy and crisp systems and 27: Nerdout! Game Design and Social SystemsShrini's toots about the Hack and Craft:Post1 Post 2 *We did extrapolate a lot more than the posts say ;)

Katie McLaughlin of the McLaughlin Method joins the show to talk about how persistence pays off when it come to building a successful business. Have you started your own business only to drop it and go back to corporate? Have you thought that might be a sign that you aren't cut out for entrepreneurship? It's a common experience. Listen in as Katie breaks down her experience and how she stayed the course. Katie's Links:https://mclaughlinmethod.com/all-serviceshttps://linktr.ee/mclaughlinmethodhttps://designmanifestos.org/bre-pettis-and-kio-stark-2009-the-cult-of-done-manifesto/ www.1millioncups.com/seattleBridget's Links: Access The Energetic Entrepreneur - Free mini workshop here. Join The Energetic Entrepreneur Facebook Community. Request access here. Head to YouTube to comment on the show and find cool videos here.Download the Easy Peasy Sprint Planner here.Jump to my website to contact me here!Prefer the transcript? Head here.

Katie is passionate about creating happier, healthier workplaces. In her business: McLaughlin Method, Katie leverages her decades of experience driving organizational change, transforming processes and training programs, and applying principles of adult behavior & performance to create people focused leaders and team cultures. Companies who work with Katie, learn from the benchmarks and successes of over 15 software companies that have coached and trained with her. Companies with positive workplace cultures see a boost in overall performance of the business and are resilient in the face of change. Katie believes that culture must be consistently reinforced and brought into all interactions at work. Through leadership development programs, executives and rising leaders learn how to inspire and motivate their diverse teams, plus make inclusion and engagement priorities in the team culture. Katie believes all trainings must develop real skills and go beyond theory so her sessions are highly interactive, employing theatre exercises and games to go deeper while cementing the learning. Find Katie here: Website: www.mclaughlinmethod.com LinkedIn (Personal Page): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatie/ LinkedIn (Business Page): https://www.linkedin.com/company/mclaughlin-method/ -------------------- About Erin Female-identifying and want to be a guest? Book here! https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/conversationsaboutclosets Erin Keam is a stylist like no other, thanks to her unique The Happy Wardrobe Method. This Method, which provides instant insights and lasting results explores beloved possessions in your home to find personal themes and create a one-of-a-kind Style Statement, transforming your wardrobe and positively impacting your closet, business, career and life. Oh, and she teaches you to look great, get dressed easily and with confidence. Discover your style brand and get to your ideal closet (& life) faster! https://www.thehappywardrobe.com/ Click to book a FREE Wear Happy Consult (she's on PST time) https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/FREE Or to talk about how you look on camera https://WearHappyConsult.as.me/ZoomReady Or to sign up for her FREE Zoom-Ready workshops https://www.thehappywardrobe.com/zoom-ready --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-keam/support

Elana Hashman (Python Software Foundation Fellow and open source hacker) and Katie McLaughlin (Python Software Foundation Fellow and crafter) join us to talk about F(L)OSS meets embroidery and cross stitching (FOSS stitching?) including a significant conversation about FLOSS vs embroidery floss.Much is also conversed about ih, a project started by Katie with contributions from Elana, a python project which helps generate embroidery patterns from images.Links:ih!ih presented at PyCon 2019: Katie McLaughlin - A Right Stitch-up: Creating embroidery patterns with Pillowih, as a serviceDMC (Dollfus-Mieg et Compagnie), the textile company mentioned several timesPython Pillow (continuation of PIL, the Python Imaging Library)Linux Conf AU, which has had a lot of "stitch and bitch" type events: 2018 art & tech miniconf, 2019 knit, crochet, sew BoF, 2020 creative arts miniconfCross Stitch Carpentryginger coons' open color standard workfreieFarbe Open Color initiative, appears to be CC BY 4.0Stitching patterns really are a kind of domain specific visual programming language (see the response, "What is this, assembler?")Core rope memory was usually hand-woven by women in early computing days (more)Still here? How about some extra images?Morgan's needlework of an alpaca, made with alpaca fiber:Kirby quilt that Morgan did for a babby:

Learn how having a wedding planner pays for itself! Katie McLaughlin of Leila Ryan Events has the inside scoop on everything weddings as the co-owner of a wedding planning business. Katie can tell you first-hand what is and isn't realistic wedding advice from the internet. Check it out! Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast wherever you're listening so you never miss an episode. Even better share it with a friend! It a great way to show your support and let us know what you think. Thank you for listening. For more information check out our website at www.sarazarrella.com/podcast Join our Monthly Newsletter for tips, tricks and Freebies! https://sarazarrella.com/newsletter Would love to be friends on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/sarazarrellaphotography/

Which domain or aspect of social life will show the most significant positive societal and/or psychological change in response to the pandemic? Igor and Charles share and discuss responses given to the question about positive change in response to the pandemic by 57 of the world's leading behavioral and social scientists, collected as part of the World After Covid (https://worldaftercovid.info/) project. Each episode, four responses are selected. This time, the conversation covers themes of political cooperation, nature, solidarity, and prosocial behaviour in the midst of the pandemic. Featuring: Dagomar Degroot, Associate Professor of Environmental History at Georgetown University Shinobu Kitayama, Robert B. Zajonc Collegiate Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan Katie McLaughlin, John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University Barry Schwartz, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Swarthmore College

Today on Creating Your Happy Place, we are chatting with special guest Katie McLaughlin! Katie is passionate about creating happier, healthier workplaces. In this episode, Katie talks about workplaces both in the corporate office, and at your at-home office! Listen to hear about everything on boundaries, productivity, and happiness in the workplace!In her business: McLaughlin Method, Katie leverages her decades of experience driving organizational change, transforming learning & training programs, and applying principles of adult behavior & performance to create people-focused leaders and team cultures. Companies who work with Katie, learn from the benchmarks and successes of over 15 software companies that have coached and trained with her. Katie believes all trainings must develop real skills and go beyond theory, so her sessions are highly interactive, employing theatre exercises and games to go deeper while cementing the learning. Katie's website: https://mclaughlinmethod.com/Katie's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatieRebecca is CEO of her Seattle-based residential interior design company Seriously Happy Homes, author of the book Happy Starts at Home, and host of this podcast! She's a business consultant to her fellow residential interior designers through Seriously Happy Coaching & Consulting and a small business mentor with SCORE Seattle. She can't resist a costume party or a cat video, and has a weakness for Oreos, Taco Bell, and Scotch whiskey.

TGIF, lets wrap up this week with another great episode! Katie believes that diversity in a workplace is usually the product of where a company actively recruits. Tech companies rely heavily on referrals for new hires. Since most human beings tend to surround themselves with people that look like them, this method will not be effective at establishing a diverse workforce. One way to open up the field to people of different backgrounds would be to remove the CS degree requirements for engineering roles. Companies need to recruit creative talent that is willing to think outside of the box, and this person may not necessarily come from a standard degree path. In Katie’s view, the apprenticeship pattern would definitely work in the tech space because the way people learn the most about a job is on the job. People also learn a great deal by failure, and as an apprentice they will experience real world situations, make mistakes but also have a mentor for guidance and growth. In regards to retaining diverse employees, Katie’s experience has found whether or not people stay at a company is usually a really big product of the company culture and the day-to-day interactions. If someone doesn’t feel included in their organization, they will eventually leave. Katie McLaughlin is the Founder, Chief Strategist & Transformation Artist at McLaughlin Method LLC. She specializes in helping tech, startups, founders, and executives to build an inclusive workplace and engage their employees. She believes that businesses with healthier workplaces can be more productive and achieve the results they set out to in the first place: transform the world of their customers. Katie McLaughlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaughlinkatieMcLaughlin Method: https://mclaughlinmethod.comMore episodes of the SnackWalls Podcast: http://podcast.snackwalls.comSnackWalls is powered by San Diego Code School: https://sdcs.ioPlease share like and subscribe for more reach

Katie McLaughlin is one of USA's top swimmers in the 100 and 200 Fly and Free. She's currently swimming for the LA Current of the International Swimming League. Still training in Berkeley, California where she swam in college. How's the air quality up there due to the fires? What did you get your degree in? What was it like growing up with athletic parents? They wouldn't let me specialize. Katie loves soccer. But she always knew swimming was her true love. She loved the social aspect. "I got to go hang out with my friends every day." - Katie McLaughlin Being relieved at 2013 World Trials after getting 3rd in the 2 Fly. What was it like being one of the top recruits? Why'd you choose Cal? Swam for Bill Rose at Mission Viejo. What was different under Teri McKeever? Advice for high school swimmers getting recruited. How has Teri taught you to be a great teammate? How does she push you? Coaching to be the best racers not the best trainers. Breaking her neck as a Freshman. Why don't you like talking about it? Who got the best out of you on the team? Amy Bilquist. Kathleen Baker. Jenna Campbell. What motivates you? Finding new ways to become the best swimmer I can be. How was year 1 of the ISL swimming for the LA Current? SCM was fun. Heading to Budapest for 6 weeks. Do you have a love hate relationship with the 2 Fly? Not defining my swimming career around 1 event. 100 Fly and 200 Free What's going on in your head behind the blocks? Talk to me about Jack Roach. Enjoy! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Katie McLaughlin On Instagram: @katiemclaughlin21 On Twitter: @katiemclaugh1in Special Thanks: SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS Fitter & Faster Swim Camps --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brett-hawke/message

The Gary Null Show is here to inform you on the best news in health, healing, the environment.        Curb your anxiety by drinking a cup of matcha green tea Kumamoto University (Japan), July 31, 2020      Matcha can reduce anxiety by activating dopamine and serotonin receptors that are linked to anxious behavior, according to researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan. Matcha, which literally means “powdered tea,” refers to the powder made from finely ground leaves of shade-grown tea tree (Camellia sinensis). Matcha has been used medicinally since ancient times. In Japan, in particular, it is used to help people relax, prevent obesity and treat certain skin conditions.   In a recent study published in the Journal of Functional Foods, Japanese researchers find evidence of the mental health benefits offered by matcha.   “The results of our study show that matcha, which has been used as a medicinal agent for many years, may be quite beneficial to the human body,” said Yuki Kurauchi, one of the study authors.   For their study, the researchers looked at the effects of matcha tea powder on mice using an anxiety test for rodents called the elevated plus maze test. This test features an elevated, plus-shaped, narrow platform with two walled arms that provide safety for the test animals. The idea behind the test is that animals experiencing high levels of anxiety will spend more time in the safer, walled-off areas.   Aside from matcha powder, the team also evaluated the effects of different matcha extracts and fractions.   The researchers found that the mice that consumed either matcha powder or matcha extract displayed reduced anxious behavior. They also found that the ethanol extract exhibited a stronger anxiolytic effect than the hot water extract. This meant that matcha contains two anxiety-reducing components, and that the water-insoluble component exerts stronger anxiolytic effects than the water-soluble component.   After conducting behavioral pharmacological analysis, the researchers found that matcha reduces anxiety by activating dopamine D1 and serotonin 5-HT1A receptors. According to studies, these receptors play a significant role in mediating anxiety. The team concluded that while more study is needed, their findings emphasize matcha's beneficial effects on mental health.       The effect of reiki and guided imagery intervention on pain and fatigue in oncology patients Siirt University (Turkey),  31 July 2020.   Absract This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Reiki and guided imagery on pain and fatigue in oncology patients. This quasi-experimental study with a pretest and posttest design was conducted with 180 oncology patients at the oncology clinic of Dicle University Hospital in Turkey, between July 2017 and February 2018. The patients were divided into three groups: Reiki, guided imagery and control, with 60 patients in each group. The Reiki and guided imagery group patients underwent their respective interventions for three consecutive days separately (25-30 min; mean: 15.53 min). The interventions of Reiki and guided imagery reduced pain and fatigue in the oncology patients. It is recommended that oncology nurses use Reiki and guided imagery in patient care.       Decreased concentrations of vitamin B12 associated with increased risk of high-grade cervical lesions Federal University Ouro Preto (Brazil), July 31, 2020   According to news reporting originating in Minas Gerais, Brazil, research stated, “Diet and lifestyle play an important role in etiology of various tumors. Serum concentration of folate and vitamin B12may be associated with carcinogenesis since they are involved in DNA methylation and nucleotide synthesis.”   The news reporters obtained a quote from the research from Federal University Ouro Preto, “However, the role of these micronutrients on development of cervical cancer is still controversial. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the association of lower status of folate and vitamin B12 with the risk of pre-neoplastic cervical lesions. Our sample group was divided in Control group (n=120) -women with normal cytology, and Case groups (n=57) -women presenting Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance (ASC-US, n=21), Low Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL; n=16), and High-Grade lesions (n=20). We obtained cervical samples for cytology analysis and HPV detection, and blood samples for evaluation of serum concentration of folate and vitamin B12. No difference of serum folate was observed among Cases and Control groups. On the other hand, women with High-Grade lesions presented significant lower median concentration of vitamin B12 if compared to another groups. Then, we observed increased risk of High-Grade lesions among participants with low vitamin B12 levels was observed in relation to women that presented high levels of the micronutrient and from Control group [OR (95% CI): 2.09 (0.65-6.76), p=0.216], ASC-US [OR (95% CI): 3.15 (0.82-12.08), p=0.095], and LSIL [OR (95% CI): 3.10 (0.76-12.70), p=0.116]. Low concentration of vitamin B12 was associated with an increased risk of High-Grade cervical lesions.”   According to the news reporters, the research concluded: “Besides, we did not observe any difference of serum folate among women with normal cytology and women with pre-neoplastic cervical lesions.”         Why is cilantro so good for the brain? Science explains University of California at Irvine, July 30, 2020   A study published in the FASEB Journal found that cilantro activates certain potassium channels in the brain which helps prevent seizures.   Also known as coriander, cilantro is an herb that is commonly used in traditional medicine. It has anticonvulsant, anti-depressant and anti-inflammatory properties that make it suitable for treating a host of medical conditions, including epileptic seizures.   But while its health benefits have been extensively studied, the precise mechanism behind cilantro's powerful effects on the body remains obscure. The present study provides a molecular basis for the therapeutic actions of cilantro.   Cilantro activates neuronal potassium channels to alleviate seizures   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 3.4 million Americans are living with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by abnormal brain activity that causes seizures or periods of unusual behavior, sensations and loss of awareness.   In the study, researchers at the University of California, Irvine looked at cilantro leaf metabolites to find the source of its antiepileptic activity. Metabolites are the intermediate products of cellular metabolism.   The researchers found that one particular metabolite, the long-chain fatty aldehyde (E)-2-dodecenal, activates several potassium channels in the brain. These channels are part of the voltage-gated potassium channel subfamily Q (KCNQ), which can be found in neurons. According to previous studies, KCNQ dysfunction can lead to severe, treatment-resistant epileptic seizures.   The researchers also found that (E)-2-dodecenal could delay chemically-induced seizures, suggesting its involvement in cilantro's anti-convulsant activity. Geoffrey Abbott, one of the study authors, explained that by binding to a specific part of the potassium channels to open them, (E)-2-dodecenal was able to reduce cellular excitability.   Given these findings, the researchers are optimistic that more effective strategies involving cilantro can be developed for the treatment of epilepsy.       Cannabinoids may affect activity of other pharmaceuticals Penn State University, August 3, 2020   Cannabinoid-containing products may alter the effects of some prescription drugs, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. They published information that could help medical professionals make safe prescribing choices for their patients who use prescription, over-the-counter or illicit cannabinoid products.   Kent Vrana, professor and chair of pharmacology at the College of Medicine, and Paul Kocis, a pharmacist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, compiled a list of 57 medications that may not function as intended when used with medical cannabinoids, CBD oil (hemp oil) and medical or recreational marijuana. The list was published in the journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids.   The medications on the list have a narrow therapeutic index, meaning they are prescribed at specific doses - enough to be effective, but not enough to cause harm. Vrana says it's important for medical professionals to consider the list when prescribing medical cannabinoids and how it may affect other medications a patient is taking.   To develop the list, the researchers looked at the prescribing information for four prescription cannabinoid medications. This information included a list of enzymes in the body that process the active ingredients in those medications, which can include delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). They compared this information against prescribing information from common medications using information available from regulatory agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to identify where there may be overlap, called a drug-drug interaction. The list contains a variety of drugs from heart medications to antibiotics and antifungals. As one example, researchers identified warfarin, a common anticoagulant that prevents harmful blood clots from forming, as having a potential drug-drug interaction with cannabinoid products. Often prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation or following cardiac valve replacement, the drug has a narrow therapeutic index, and Vrana cautions that medical professionals consider this potential drug-drug interaction both when prescribing warfarin to patients on prescription cannabinoids or prescribing cannabinoids to a patient taking warfarin.   The researchers say that medical professionals should also consider patient use of CBD oil products and medical and recreational marijuana when using or prescribing drugs on the identified list. Most of those products lack government regulation and there is little to no prescribing or drug-drug interaction information for those products.   "Unregulated products often contain the same active ingredients as medical cannabinoids, though they may be present in different concentrations," Vrana said. "The drug-drug interaction information from medical cannabinoids may be useful as medical professionals consider the potential impact of over-the-counter or illicit cannabinoid products."   Vrana advises that patients be honest with their health care providers about their use of cannabinoid products - from over-the-counter products to recreational marijuana. He says that doing so can help ensure the safe and effective use of prescribed medications.   In addition to the identified list of 57 prescription medications with a narrow therapeutic index that is potentially impacted by concomitant cannabinoid use, a comprehensive list of 139 medications that could have a potential drug-drug interaction with a cannabinoid is available online. Vrana and Kocis plan to routinely update this drug-drug interaction list as newer medications are approved and real-world evidence accumulates.   Kent Vrana received a sponsored research agreement from PA Options for Wellness, a medical cannabis provider and clinical registrant in Pennsylvania, and this research was supported in part by the agreement. The College of Medicine and PA Options for Wellness have a 10-year research agreement designed to help physicians and patients make better informed clinical decisions related to cannabinoids.       Perinatal DHA supplementation improves cognition and alters brain functional organization in experimental research University of Georgia, July 31, 2020   According to news reporting out of the University of Georgia, research stated, “Epidemiologic studies associate maternal docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)/DHA-containing seafood intake with enhanced cognitive development; although, it should be noted that interventional trials show inconsistent findings.”   The news correspondents obtained a quote from the research from University of Georgia: “We examined perinatal DHA supplementation on cognitive performance, brain anatomical and functional organization, and the brain monoamine neurotransmitter status of offspring using a piglet model. Sows were fed a control (CON) or a diet containing DHA (DHA) from late gestation throughout lactation. Piglets underwent an open field test (OFT), an object recognition test (ORT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to acquire anatomical, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) at weaning. Piglets from DHA-fed sows spent 95% more time sniffing the walls than CON in OFT and exhibited an elevated interest in the novel object in ORT, while CON piglets demonstrated no preference. Maternal DHA supplementation increased fiber length and tended to increase fractional anisotropy in the hippocampus of offspring than CON. DHA piglets exhibited increased functional connectivity in the cerebellar, visual, and default mode network and decreased activity in executive control and sensorimotor network compared to CON.”   According to the news reporters, the research concluded: “The brain monoamine neurotransmitter levels did not differ in healthy offspring. Perinatal DHA supplementation may increase exploratory behaviors, improve recognition memory, enhance fiber tract integrity, and alter brain functional organization in offspring at weaning.”       Chlamydia: Greedy for glutamine University of Wurzburg (Germany), August 3, 2020   Chlamydia are bacteria that cause venereal diseases. In humans, they can only survive if they enter the cells. This is the only place where they find the necessary metabolites for their reproduction. And this happens in a relatively simple way: the bacteria create a small bubble in the cell and divide in it over several generations.   What is the decisive step that initiates the reproduction of the bacteria? It has not been known so far. Researchers from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg (JMU) in Bavaria, Germany, have now discovered it. This is important because the first step in the reproduction of the pathogens is likely to be a good target for drugs.   Glutamine import into the host cell increases   In the case of Chlamydia, the first step is to reprogram the metabolism of their human host cells. The cells then increasingly import the amino acid glutamine from their environment. If this does not work, for example because the glutamine import system is out of order, the bacterial pathogens are no longer able to proliferate. This was reported by a JMU team led by Dr. Karthika Rajeeve, who has meanwhile been awarded a professorship at the Aarhus University in Denmark, and Professor Thomas Rudel in the journal Nature Microbiology.   "Chlamydiae need a lot of glutamine to synthesize the ring-shaped molecule peptidoglycan," explains Professor Rudel, who heads the Chair of Microbiology at the JMU Biocenter. In bacteria, this ring molecule is generally a building material of the cell wall. Chlamydiae use it for the construction of a new wall that is drawn into the bacterial cell during division.   Next, the JMU team hopes to clarify the importance of the glutamine metabolism in chronic chlamydiae infections. This might provide information that might help to better understand the development of severe diseases as a result of the infection.   Chlamydiae cause most venereal diseases in Germany. The bacteria are sexually transmitted and can cause inflammation in the urethra, vagina or anal area. If an infection is detected in time, it can be treated well with antibiotics.   Around 130 million people worldwide are infected with Chlamydia. The biggest problem is that the infection usually proceeds without noticeable symptoms. This makes it easier for the pathogen to spread, this leads to severe or chronic diseases such as cervical and ovarian cancer.       Baby boomers show concerning decline in cognitive functioning Trend reverses progress over several generations, study finds Ohio State University, August 3, 2020   In a reversal of trends, American baby boomers scored lower on a test of cognitive functioning than did members of previous generations, according to a new nationwide study.   Findings showed that average cognition scores of adults aged 50 and older increased from generation to generation, beginning with the greatest generation (born 1890-1923) and peaking among war babies (born 1942-1947).   Scores began to decline in the early baby boomers (born 1948-1953) and decreased further in the mid baby boomers (born 1954-1959).   While the prevalence of dementia has declined recently in the United States, these results suggest those trends may reverse in the coming decades, according to study author Hui Zheng, professor of sociology at The Ohio State University.   "It is shocking to see this decline in cognitive functioning among baby boomers after generations of increases in test scores," Zheng said.   "But what was most surprising to me is that this decline is seen in all groups: men and women, across all races and ethnicities and across all education, income and wealth levels." Results showed lower cognitive functioning in baby boomers was linked to less wealth, along with higher levels of loneliness, depression, inactivity and obesity, and less likelihood of being married.   The study was published online recently in the Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences.   Zheng analyzed data on 30,191 Americans who participated in the 1996 to 2014 Health and Retirement Survey, conducted by the University of Michigan. People over 51 years old were surveyed every two years.   As part of the study, participants completed a cognitive test in which they had to recall words they had heard earlier, count down from 100 by 7s, name objects they were shown and perform other tasks.   Other research has shown that overall rates of mortality and illness have increased in baby boomers, but generally found that the highly educated and wealthiest were mostly spared.   "That's why it was so surprising to me to see cognitive declines in all groups in this study," Zheng said. "The declines were only slightly lower among the wealthiest and most highly educated."   Zheng also compared cognition scores within each age group across generations so that scores are not skewed by older people who tend to have poorer cognition. Even in this analysis, the baby boomers came out on bottom.   "Baby boomers already start having lower cognition scores than earlier generations at age 50 to 54," he said.   The question, then, is what has happened to baby boomers? Zheng looked for clues across the lifetimes of those in the study.   Increasing cognition scores in previous generations could be tied to beneficial childhood conditions - conditions that were similar for baby boomers, Zheng said.   Baby boomers' childhood health was as good as or better than previous generations and they came from families that had higher socioeconomic status. They also had higher levels of education and better occupations.   "The decline in cognitive functioning that we're seeing does not come from poorer childhood conditions," Zheng said.   The biggest factors linked to lower cognition scores among baby boomers in the study were lower wealth, higher levels of self-reported loneliness and depression, lack of physical activity and obesity.   Living without a spouse, being married more than once in their lives, having psychiatric problems and cardiovascular risk factors including strokes, hypertension, heart disease and diabetes were also associated with lower cognitive functioning among people in this generation.   "If it weren't for their better childhood health, move favorable family background, more years of education and higher likelihood of having a white-collar occupation, baby boomers would have even worse cognitive functioning," Zheng said.   There were not enough late baby boomers (born in 1960 or later) to include in this study, but Zheng said he believes they will fare no better. The same might be true for following generations unless we find a solution for the problems found here, he said.   While many of the problems linked to lower cognitive functioning are symptoms of modern life, like less connection with friends and family and growing economic inequality, other problems found in this study are unique to the United States, Zheng said. One example would be the lack of universal access and high cost of health care.   "Part of the story here are the problems of modern life, but it is also about life in the U.S.," he said.   One of the biggest concerns is that cognitive functioning when people are in their 50s and 60s is related to their likelihood of having dementia when they are older. "With the aging population in the United States, we were already likely to see an increase in the number of people with dementia," Zheng said.   "But this study suggests it may be worse than we expected for decades to come."       Study: Experiencing childhood trauma makes body and brain age faster Findings could help explain why children who suffer trauma often face poor health later in life Harvard University, August 2, 2020   Children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than children who have never experienced adversity, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study examined three different signs of biological aging--early puberty, cellular aging and changes in brain structure--and found that trauma exposure was associated with all three.   "Exposure to adversity in childhood is a powerful predictor of health outcomes later in life--not only mental health outcomes like depression and anxiety, but also physical health outcomes like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer," said Katie McLaughlin, PhD, an associate professor of psychology at Harvard University and senior author of the study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. "Our study suggests that experiencing violence can make the body age more quickly at a biological level, which may help to explain that connection."   Previous research found mixed evidence on whether childhood adversity is always linked to accelerated aging. However, those studies looked at many different types of adversity--abuse, neglect, poverty and more--and at several different measures of biological aging. To disentangle the results, McLaughlin and her colleagues decided to look separately at two categories of adversity: threat-related adversity, such as abuse and violence, and deprivation-related adversity, such as physical or emotional neglect or poverty.   The researchers performed a meta-analysis of almost 80 studies, with more than 116,000 total participants. They found that children who suffered threat-related trauma such as violence or abuse were more likely to enter puberty early and also showed signs of accelerated aging on a cellular level-including shortened telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of our strands of DNA that wear down as we age. However, children who experienced poverty or neglect did not show either of those signs of early aging.   In a second analysis, McLaughlin and her colleagues systematically reviewed 25 studies with more than 3,253 participants that examined how early-life adversity affects brain development. They found that adversity was associated with reduced cortical thickness - a sign of aging because the cortex thins as people age. However, different types of adversity were associated with cortical thinning in different parts of the brain. Trauma and violence were associated with thinning in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, which is involved in social and emotional processing, while deprivation was more often associated with thinning in the frontoparietal, default mode and visual networks, which are involved in sensory and cognitive processing.   These types of accelerated aging might originally have descended from useful evolutionary adaptations, according to McLaughlin. In a violent and threat-filled environment, for example, reaching puberty earlier could make people more likely to be able to reproduce before they die. And faster development of brain regions that play a role in emotion processing could help children identify and respond to threats, keeping them safer in dangerous environments. But these once-useful adaptations may have grave health and mental health consequences in adulthood.   The new research underscores the need for early interventions to help avoid those consequences. All of the studies looked at accelerated aging in children and adolescents under age 18. "The fact that we see such consistent evidence for faster aging at such a young age suggests that the biological mechanisms that contribute to health disparities are set in motion very early in life. This means that efforts to prevent these health disparities must also begin during childhood," McLaughlin said.   There are numerous evidence-based treatments that can improve mental health in children who have experienced trauma, McLaughlin said. "A critical next step is determining whether these psychosocial interventions might also be able to slow down this pattern of accelerated biological aging. If this is possible, we may be able to prevent many of the long-term health consequences of early-life adversity," she says.

In this episode, USA National Teamer Katie McLaughin joins us. We talk about what Katie’s focusing on now in training to stay fit, areas of focus for her training in general, team dynamics at Cal under Teri McKeever, pro swimming for the LA Current, and how ISL can improve on season 1.  

On this episode our topic is “Jumping in head first and now a new chapter is beginning and now being able to breathe. We talk about her High school experience, college recruiting, and setting the school record of 49.9, and her upcoming Olympic trials. Come Enjoy the ride!!!! --- 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/moe-orr/message

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Coach Danny Colvin is joining the Westside Aquatics staff as Lead Site Coach for our Santa Monica Site. Before Westside, Danny was the Director of Strength and Conditioning with the Mission Viejo Nadadores, His primary focus at Mission was coaching their 13-14 year olds but also branched out to other age groups. During his year and a half tenure at MVN, he helped to rehabilitate Cal Berkeley Freshman Katie McLaughlin (2015 Bronze Medalist 200 FLY at 2015 Pan Pacific Championships) after a neck fracture. Danny also developed the strength and conditioning programing which complemented the water training for Ous Mellouli (World Record/Gold Medalist) 12 Rio Olympic Trial Qualifiers and Ous Mellouli (2012 Gold medalist 1500 FR and former world record holder). Before Mission Viejo, Danny started his coaching career with Buenaventura Swim Club as the Bronze Group Coach and quickly moved up to Senior Sprint Coach and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Danny also spent nearly three years as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the men's and women's water polo and swim teams at Ventura College. Connect with Danny: - Team Website - Facebook - Instagram - Email SURGE Strength Dryland Clinic Sign-Up on the RITTER Website. Free Resources for Coaches on the RITTER Website. We want to hear from you, leave us a message 24/7! +1 704-837-2939 Check out the latest from RITTER: The Hive - Get access to the best online swim coaching resources available. Join The Hive powered by RITTER, to understand the full picture of swimming faster. Get specific training sets and workouts, learn in-depth technique tips and analysis, even watch dryland and strength training exercises that'll help your swimmers go faster! If you enjoyed this podcast help us spread the word by leaving a rating and review on our iTunes show page. To connect and learn more visit the RITTER Sports Performance website.

Sponsored by Datadog: pythonbytes.fm/datadog Brian #1: D-Tale suggested by @davidouglasmit via twitter “D-Tale is the combination of a Flask back-end and a React front-end to bring you an easy way to view & analyze Pandas data structures. It integrates seamlessly with ipython notebooks & python/ipython terminals. Currently this tool supports such Pandas objects as DataFrame, Series, MultiIndex, DatetimeIndex & RangeIndex.” way cool UI for visualizing data Live Demo shows Describe shows column statistics, graph, and top 100 values filter, correlations, charts, heat map Michael #2: Carnets by Nicolas Holzschuch A standalone Jupyter notebooks implementation for iOS. The power of Jupyter notebooks. In your pocket. Anywhere. Everything runs on your device. No need to setup a server, no need for an internet connection. Standard packages like Numpy, Matplotlib, Sympy and Pandas are already installed. You're ready to edit notebooks. Carnets uses iOS 11 filesharing ability. You can store your notebooks in iCloud, access them using other apps, share them. Extended keyboard on iPads, you get an extended toolbar with basic actions on your keyboard. Install more packages: Add more Python packages with %pip (if they are pure Python). OpenSource: Carnets is entirely OpenSource, and released under the FreeBSD license. Brian #3: BeeWare Podium suggested by Katie McLaughlin, @glasnt on twitter NOT a pip install, download a binary from https://github.com/beeware/podium/releases Linux and macOS Still early, so you gotta do the open and trust from the apps directory thing for running stuff not from the app store. But Oh man is it worth it. HTML5 based presentation frameworks are cool. run a presentation right in your browser. My favorite has been remark.js presenter mode, notes are especially useful while practicing a talk running timer super helpful while giving a talk write talk in markdown, so it’s super easy to version control issues: presenter mode, full screen, with extended monitor hard to do. notes and timer on laptop, full presentation on extended screen super cool but requires full screening with mouse Podium uses similar syntax as remark.js and I think uses remark under the hood. but it’s a native app, not a browser Handles the presenter mode and extended screen smoothly, like keynote and others. Removes the need for boilerplate html in your markdown file (remark.js md files have cruft). Can’t wait to try this out for my next presentation Michael #4: pytest-mock-resources via Daniel Cardin pytest fixture factories to make it easier to test against code that depends on external resources like Postgres, Redshift, and MongoDB. Code which depends on external resources such a databases (postgres, redshift, etc) can be difficult to write automated tests for. Conventional wisdom might be to mock or stub out the actual database calls and assert that the code works correctly before/after the calls. Whether the actual query did the correct thing truly requires that you execute the query. Having tests depend upon a real postgres instance running somewhere is a pain, very fragile, and prone to issues across machines and test failures. Therefore pytest-mock-resources (primarily) works by managing the lifecycle of docker containers and providing access to them inside your tests. Brian #5: How James Bennet is testing in 2020 Follow up from Testing Django applications in 2018 Favors unittest over pytest. tox for testing over multiple Django and Python versions, including tox-travis plugin pyenv for local Python installation management and pyenv-virtualenv plugin for venvs. Custom runtests.py for setting up environment and running tests. Changed to src/ directory layout. Coverage and reporting failure if coverage dips, with a healthy perspective: “… this isn’t because I have 100% coverage as a goal. Achieving that is so easy in most projects that it’s meaningless as a way to measure quality. Instead, I use the coverage report as a canary. It’s a thing that shouldn’t change, and if it ever does change I want to know, because it will almost always mean something else has gone wrong, and the coverage report will give me some pointers for where to look as I start investigating.” Testing is more than tests, it’s also black, isort, flake8, mypy, and even spell checking sphinx documentation. Using tox.ini for utility scripts, like cleanup, pipupgrade, … Michael #6: Python and PyQt: Building a GUI Desktop Calculator by by Leodanis Pozo Ramos at realpython Some interesting take-aways: Basics of PyQt Widgets: QWidget is the base class for all user interface objects, or widgets. These are rectangular-shaped graphical components that you can place on your application’s windows to build the GUI. Layout Managers: Layout managers are classes that allow you to size and position your widgets at the places you want them to be on the application’s form. Main Windows: Most of the time, your GUI applications will be Main Window-Style. This means that they’ll have a menu bar, some toolbars, a status bar, and a central widget that will be the GUI’s main element. Applications: The most basic class you’ll use when developing PyQt GUI applications is QApplication. This class is at the core of any PyQt application. It manages the application’s control flow as well as its main settings. Signals and Slots: PyQt widgets act as event-catchers. Widgets always emit a signal, which is a kind of message that announces a change in its state. Due to Qt licensing, you can only use the free version for non-commercial projects or internal non-redistributed or purchase a commercial license for $5,500/yr/dev. Extras Brian PyCascades 2020 livestream videos of day 1 & day 2 are available. Huge shout-out and thank you to all of the volunteers for this event. In particular Nina Zakharenko for calming me down before my talk. Michael Recording for Python for .NET devs webcast available. Take some of our free courses with our mobile app. Joke Why do programmers confuse Halloween with Christmas? Because OCT 31 == DEC 25. Speed dating is useless. 5 minutes is not enough to properly explain the benefits of the Unix philosophy.

Aja Hammerly and Brian Dorsey are here this week to start off a new year of podcasts! In an interview with Google Developer Advocate Katie McLaughlin, we talk about the advantages of Python 3 and why version 2 has been retired, as well as the cool things you can do with Django. Later, Katie discusses the complexities of deployment and how she makes it work smoothly with GCP, and we have some fun with emojis! Katie McLaughlin Katie has worn many different hats over the years. She is currently a Developer Advocate at Google Cloud, and a Director of the Python Software Foundation. When she’s not changing the world, she enjoys making tapestries, cooking, and seeing just how well various application stacks handle emoji. Cool things of the week Running workloads on dedicated hardware just got better blog Container security summit is going on as we record this site Easily upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 while migrating to Google Cloud blog Launch of the BigQuery Weekly Data Challenge! site New data engineering learning path site Interview Python Software Foundation site PyCascades site Django Demo site Emojipedia site App Engine site Compute Engine site Cloud Run site Cloud Build site Secrets Manager site Kakapo Mountain Parrot site The Power ⚡️ and Responsibility 😓 of Unicode Adoption ✨ video Question of the week I need to run something later, but Cron isn’t a good fit. What do I do? Where can you find us next? We’ll be at Cloud Next in San Francisco in April! Katie will also be at PyCon US in April! Sound Effects Attribution “African Gray” by Jmagiera of Freesound.org

Sean and Katie McLaughlin, my brother and sister-in-law, join me on this episode to help me demonstrate the Wheel of Balance in action. Sean and Katie are parents to two precious children. They each maintain busy lives—both inside and outside of the home and I am extremely grateful to them for agreeing to participate. I must admit, I was nervous working with a couple, relatives, no less. I’m so glad I pushed through my apprehension because we ended up having an insightful conversation.  So, what is the Wheel of Balance? The Wheel of Balance, or Wheel of Life, was first developed in the 1960s as a popular visual tool used in coaching to help clients quickly understand how balanced or fulfilled their life is in this moment. The purpose of the tool—typically set up as a worksheet—is to help with self-reflection and to help achieve better communication with others in your life. The Wheel of Balance is broken into a pie-chart, dividing your life into the eight most important pieces. From there you can examine and rate your satisfaction with each sector of your life. This is a tool that I have used both in my personal life and in group coaching situations. The main takeaway from today’s discussion is how to gain insights for where you are in your life and where your partner is in theirs. This knowledge aids in helping both of you set goals for where you want to be. You can use your satisfaction levels as a baseline and then revisit them to measure your growth.    Show Highlights Life and work are not a 50/50 split; work on life-balance rather than work-life balance. Having and recognizing your shortcomings is not shameful, however, you must be willing to work on them. Assumptions can lead to misunderstandings. You must define what you want and what you expect from others or from your partner. The energy level you put in doesn’t always match the results you expect. Acceptance is the magic word. Take from your strengths and use them to build on your weaknesses.   “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Albert Einstein   “I can only say I can do better so many times. But if I’m not doing better, there comes a point where the words become hollow.” Sean   Resources: The Complete Guide to the Wheel of Life The Wheel of Life   Bonus Content:Subscribe to receive the Wheel of Balance Worksheet   Contact Renee:   renee@reneemanning.com Instagram: @Biggest_small_things  Subscribe: https://mailchi.mp/939b8210f2f2/bst

In a world that’s changing at such a rapid pace, how do we create workplace cultures that embrace, support and drive change and transformation? Liz chats with NAIT's director of strategic initiatives David McDine, and NAIT organizational development consultant Michael Haworth about how to deal with change as an employee and a leader. Thank you to NAIT Radio and Television student Matt Matyszczuk for his great work on the production of this episode, and thank you to Katie McLaughlin for her work as guest producer. Related techlifetoday stories: How millennials will influence workplace culture 6 tips to make your colleagues feel appreciated Self-care isn’t enough. Treat yourself with compassion, too

Host, Riah Gonzalez and guest Katie McLaughlin dive deep on corporate culture and how doing things right improves life all the way around. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Trainual: Trainual is a software that helps you document what you do, so you can easily delegate and train others. https://trainual.com/freemonth/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/amariah-gonzalez/support

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We begin this week by speaking with Katie McLaughlin from the Canadian Mental Health Association about a fundraiser called Ride Don’t Hide. Next, we chat with Keith Smith from the Peterborough Amateur Radio Club about an event called Field Day where everyone can see for themselves what ham radio is all about.

Hanna Scott on what ultimately wound up in the new SPD contract // Dr. Garen Wintemute on trying to legislate against mass shootings // Sports Insider Danny O'Neil on the future of hockey in Seattle // Hanna Scott with some statewide proposals on affordable housing // UW and Harvard researcher Katie McLaughlin on childhood trauma and premature aging // Feliks Banel compiles a list of Seattle-area public places that have changed the LEAST

For most open source projects to survive and thrive it takes contributions beyond just code. SRE, emoji maven and keeper of many hats Katie McLaughlin joins us to share how you can make acknowledgement of contributions part of your workflow. We also talk party parrots, emoji politics and ghosts in your machine.

It's a special interloper episode from Australia! Matt Ray guests on the Arrested DevOps show live-to-tape from DevOpsDays Sydney, along with Bridget Kromhout, Matthew Jones, Lindsay Holmwood, Mick Pollard, Katie McLaughlin. Special Guest: Bridget Kromhout.

Bridget and special guest host Matt Ray of Software Defined Talk chat with Matthew Jones, Lindsay Holmwood, Mick Pollard, and Katie McLaughlin at devopsdays Sydney 2016.

Bridget and special guest host Matt Ray of Software Defined Talk chat with Matthew Jones, Lindsay Holmwood, Mick Pollard, and Katie McLaughlin at devopsdays Sydney 2016.

A neglected child is damaged socially, psychologically and physically. The developing brain of a neglected child is malformed. But end the neglect, the brain, body and mind heal. Danielle Goodwin is a peer counselor for parents. She brings her own life story to the work. She was often neglected by her mother, a drug user. She was abused by a succession of men. She lived on the streets. She had 5 kids before court ordered counseling helped her turned her life around. Her story is told in Stacey Solie's 4 part Crosscut series on neglect and the brain. UW Assistant Psychology Professor Katie McLaughlin's work is at the cutting edge of new research on how the human brain is shaped by trauma. This conversation was produced by Katy Sewall and Steve Scher for Crosscut.