Podcasts about Lived experience

Carla Delgado is a San Diego native with eight years of experience in healthcare and a master's in healthcare administration. She also has a personal story of SSRI withdrawal, and we discuss how her background in healthcare administration helped to navigate the healthcare system, which has not been that friendly for people experiencing antidepressant withdrawal. *** Thank you for being with us to listen to the podcast and read our articles this year. MIA is funded entirely by reader donations. If you value MIA, please help us continue to survive and grow. https://www.madinamerica.com/donate/ To find the Mad in America podcast on your preferred podcast player, click here: https://pod.link/1212789850 © Mad in America 2026. Produced by James Moore https://www.jmaudio.org

125. The Wise Body: What Women's Hormones, Cycles, and Lived Experience Have to Teach Psychedelic MedicineStephanie Karzon Abrams of Galilea on why psychedelic care must account for women's cycles, life stage, and the knowledge that predates clinical trials.Episode SummaryThe research on psychedelics was built around male bodies. Women were treated as a confounding variable — their cycles, hormones, and life stages filtered out of study designs rather than centered in them. The result is a clinical landscape where practitioners are guessing, women are underserved, and the knowledge that has existed for generations in women's bodies and lineages is treated as anecdote rather than data.Stephanie Karzon Abrams is the co-creator of Galilea and founder of Beyond Consulting, a practice focused on psychedelic-informed female care: what it requires, what the research does and doesn't tell us, and what women's lived experience is already teaching practitioners who are paying attention.

Seven years after his original appearance on Mental Health News Radio, artist and author Motesem Mansur returns with an update on his life, his art, and the journey from surviving difficult environments to finding stability, purpose, and peace.He shares how leaving unsafe situations transformed his mental health, how becoming an artist-in-residence helped him rebuild his life, and why creating art remains one of the most important ways he regulates his mind and emotions. Together, we talk about autism, schizoaffective disorder, creativity, reality testing, faith, healing, family relationships, and the role that art plays in helping us make sense of our inner worlds.His work can be found through the Intuit Art Museum in Chicago, Illinois, where he donates artwork that is sold to support the museum's mission. Listeners can also learn more about him by searching his name online and exploring his connections with Intuit Art Museum and Sertoma Star Services. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the biggest transformation isn't becoming someone new. Sometimes it's finally finding a place where you can safely be yourself.Motesem Mansur was born on January 28, 1986, in Chicago, IL. He was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. Motesem developed mental illness at the age of 12. He dropped out of high school at 16 after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Motesem chose art and writing after getting his GED at the age of 17. He describes himself as an outsider artist and an independent writer. He draws from fantasy and sometimes surprises people with captivating drawings, with excellent color schemes and details. He compares them to video and computer games. Motesem's writings are informal and told in his own words.He graduated from Sertoma Centre's PSR program in 2012. He was a self published author, but his books are no longer in print. He was a guest speaker for Illinois schools from 2011-17. From 2017-22, Motesem was hospitalized 11 times. Motesem talks about being let go from Project Onward, a studio he worked for from 2010-22."The place was a rat race and a greed game with very low pay, I hated it. The staff didn't know what they were doing. When the studio that I worked for let me go, it was a blessing in disguise. Things got better. I've been out of the psych ward since 2022. I left an unhealthy environment. My mind is clear now, and I donate to charity and volunteer my time instead. I'm glad I left that horrible studio for good,"Nowadays, he lives at Lakefront Nursing Home in Chicago, IL. He donates artwork to the Intuit Art Museum in Chicago. He also volunteers his time to Sertoma Star Services, donating raffle items for events. Motesem still fits in the autism spectrum criteria.Personal website: https://www.artpal.com/moe8628Intuit Art Museum756 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642https://art.orginfo@art.orgSertoma Star ServicesAlsip,ILMatteson, ILhttps://sertomastar.orgBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.

What does it really take to break the cycle of crime? In Part 2 of this conversation, Gary sits down with Lincoln Tarrow-Lynch, a man caught up in crime since he was a kid, who’d spent years dealing drugs, battling ice addiction, and surviving on the fringes of society, to uncover what finally turned his life around. Lincoln opens up about his first adult prison sentence, losing his mother while behind bars, and walking out of jail with nothing but a plastic bag and no support network. He shares how Rainbow Lodge, a post-release residential program in Sydney, gave him the soft landing he needed, and why without it, he's certain he'd have gone straight back into jail. Subscribe to our new Youtube channel. Follow I Catch Killers:Instagram: @icatchkillersTiktok: @icatchkillerspodcastFacebook: @icatchkillersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Truth Hurts.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Truth Hurts.

When a family member chooses to live an isolated life, it can be incredibly difficult to know when—and how—to step in. It becomes even more challenging when that loved one flatly refuses medical help, hides their symptoms, or is dealing with cognitive decline. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Alzheimer’s advocate, researcher, and clinical trial participant Nancy Meserve. Nancy shares a deeply personal and eye-opening account of intervening in the life of her 77-year-old sister, Marie, who had spent years living isolated as a functional hoarder and avoiding medical professionals since 2018. Through Nancy’s journey—navigating a surprise heart failure diagnosis, massive caffeine misuse, and early-stage dementia—listeners will learn actionable strategies for breaking through a loved one's denial, handling long specialist wait times, and managing the emotional toll of caregiving. About Nancy Nancy Meserve is an Alzheimer's disease advocate, researcher, clinical trial participant, and author of The Lived Experience of Participants in Preclinical Alzheimer's Intervention Research, published in the Alzheimer's Association journal, Alzheimer's & Dementia. She is widely recognized for her dedicated focus on documenting and improving the day-to-day lived experiences of those participating in early Alzheimer's research. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Trusting Your Instincts: Why noticing that "something is off" is your most powerful tool, even when experts or the individual tell you otherwise. The Stealth of Isolation: How older adults living alone successfully mask severe physical and cognitive changes, from shuffling gaits to extreme word-finding difficulties. Using Urgent Care as a Gateway: How a single trip to an urgent care clinic can bypass years of medical avoidance and unlock critical hospital and specialist referrals. Navigating the Neurology Bottleneck: Reality-tested advice on managing long wait times for cognitive care (including 9-month or year-long delays for neurologist appointments). Creative Memory Scaffolding: Nancy's brilliant "Staples folder" method using provider photos and bios to build trust and comfort for a loved one who resists strangers or forgets appointments. Key Caregiver Takeaways:

Welcome back to another raw, unfiltered episode of the h SIDEBAR PODCAST, hosted by your lead, Royce, alongside co-host Leise Winny. This week, the crew kicks off with a massive check-in covering everything from preference culture and the validity of lived experience over textbooks to the internet drama surrounding Latto, the rising cost of World Cup seats, and the historic New York Knicks championship victory. From there, the conversation shifts into deeper territory as the hosts unpack modern relationship standards, a disturbing rise in cross-cultural friction, the laziness of reliance on AI branding tools, and the frustrating double standards targeted directly at Black women's sexual autonomy in the media.Here is what went down on this week's episode:What is a plus-size woman/big gurl, and do men actually like big women?Why having kids is a much harder, more permanent life choice than marriage.The online flak surrounding Latto following her massive pregnancy reveal and the messy Fivio Foreign drama.Lived Experience vs. Expertise: Who holds the ultimate authority on truth?Identity check: Who can be Black, and are mixed-race people fully considered Black in modern culture?The New York Knicks WIN: Celebrating an epic, historic NBA Championship victory.The ticket crisis: The insane demand and wild pricing behind securing World Cup seats.High Body Counts & Modern Women: Is total sexual transparency empowerment or a literal relationship killer?Friction in solidarity: Asian Hate is rising again—why do communities of color struggle to get along?AI vs. Authenticity: Dissecting The Blerd Explorer's viral take on why using ChatGPT for your business logo is fundamentally lazy.The double standard: Why do people do Megan Thee Stallion like that, and why are other races allowed to be openly sexual while Black women get relentlessly vilified for it?Final sign-off: The crew's closing thoughts, rapid-fire recaps, and final remarks.

In an era of AI-driven information overload, consumers are moving away from pure search queries and toward trusted, human-centered proof. “People want answers that are grounded in human experience.” David Trencher, Managing Director of Reddit (UK & EMEA), sat down with Lavina Suthenthiran to break down how consumer trust is actively shifting away from polished brand messaging and moving toward peer-to-peer validation. According to Trencher, AI and search may be the start of the journey, but they do not guarantee action. In fact, 60% of US users search for products with AI, and half of them go directly to Reddit to verify results. Inside the episode: - Why traditional retail funnels are failing: Learn how purchase intent now forms in community spaces long before a consumer hits a brand site - How brands must redefine marketing success: Discover why you need to look beyond last-click attribution to find where decisions are actually made - Why community participation must replace community control: Find out how to navigate digital spaces that actively reject polished corporate messaging Metrics, creative, and insights still matter, but the real question is: Are you part of the journey before the last click? Listen to the full episode above to find out.

In the age of AI (yes, I kind of roll my eyes when I say that), you have a massive opportunity to double down on YOU. You are an original - literally one in eight billion… I want you to be strutting your stuff like that means something to you. Because if it means something to you, it will mean something to those around you, too.  AI cannot replicate you. No version of AI can create the unique overlap of your lived experiences, trained skills, innate talents, professional judgment, values, and unique points of view to create another you. While AI can generate endless information, it cannot replace the wisdom you've gained throughout your career or the way you connect ideas, solve problems, and influence others.  This episode will help you solidly step into your unique expertise, experiences, and insights that contribute to your personal leadership brand and make your contributions uniquely valuable in the future of work. It is time for you to define what you want to be known for. You have an opportunity to decide how you will be seen and how you will be valued as someone who is irreplaceable and indispensable.  In this episode, I will walk you through my thought leadership formula: (Knowledge x Lived Experience x Unique POV) + Communication = Thought Leadership. Understanding how to leverage this formula will become increasingly important in the age of AI. This will help you future-proof your career and remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment.  I also tackle the often uncomfortable topic of visibility and why leadership visibility matters more than ever. For many women in leadership, being seen can feel vulnerable, yet visibility is often the bridge between expertise and influence. Whether you're focused on building your leadership legacy, increasing your impact, or becoming more intentional about how you show up professionally, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how you choose to be seen, what you want to be known for, and how your thought leadership can create meaningful influence for years to come. Links Mentioned: June 24th Free Workshop: The Future-Proof Leader: Why Your Thought Leadership Matters Significantly More in the Age of AI: https://saradean.com/future/ Hire Sara to speak: saradean.com/speaking Coach with Sara: https://saradean.com/executive-coaching-services Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradeanspeaks Watch Shameless Leadership episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saradeanspeaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Truth Hurts.

In this episode I sit down with Jasmine Thomas, a dynamic U.S. Senate candidate from Oklahoma. Together, we explore Jasmine's inspiring campaign journey, her dedication to transforming education and healthcare, and her vision for advancing civil rights.Jasmine opens up about her diverse background and the personal experiences that fuel her commitment to representing marginalized communities. This engaging conversation highlights the crucial role of lived experiences in politics and the urgent need for systemic change to tackle societal inequities.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-is-america-podcast--4182415/support.A Pod by the People for the People.

In this episode, Tiffany Neuman explores a fundamental shift in the landscape of online business: the transition from the “Attention Economy” to the “Authority Economy.”With the rise of AI making content creation effortless and visibility common, the traditional "influencer" model is losing its edge. Tiffany breaks down why the most successful modern leaders aren't chasing virality, but are instead investing in deep human connection, original intellectual property, and sustainable business ecosystems. If you've felt the "old ways" of marketing are becoming less effective, this episode provides a roadmap for building a brand that is AI-proof and deeply in demand.Key TakeawaysThe Shift from the Attention Economy to the Authority EconomyFor years, business success was equated with reach: more followers, more noise, and more visibility. However, AI has commoditized information. Because anyone can now generate endless content, visibility is no longer a "moat." The new economy rewards Trust, Relationships, and Lived Experience.The 5 Major ShiftsFrom Visibility to Trust: While attention can be captured instantly, trust compounds slowly. Success now comes from "high-touch" mediums like podcasting, newsletters, and private communities where consistency and original perspectives foster deep belief.”From Content to Ecosystem: Content is fragile and temporary; an ecosystem (podcasts, email lists, websites, and reputations) is durable. Tiffany argues that experts don't need more content, they need stronger infrastructure around their existing ideas.From Audience Size to Audience Depth: A massive, shallow audience is less valuable than a smaller, highly trusted ecosystem. The future of business relies on human connection, discernment, and the ability to provide curated transformation rather than just broadcasting.From Virality to Intellectual Property (IP): AI can replicate generic marketing, but it cannot replicate lived wisdom. True authority comes from original frameworks and unique perspectives that cannot be commoditized.From Short Bursts to Compounding Authority: Move away from the "fireworks" of big, exhausting launches. Instead, build "campfires"... sustainable spaces where people return for deep conversations and community that grows stronger over time.The Role of AIAI is paradoxically increasing the value of human work. While it can generate "mediocre marketing," it cannot recognize patterns in your life, challenge your blind spots, or reflect back the nuances of your unique brilliance.Mentioned ResourcesBrand OS Pro: Tiffany's signature process for building a conversational brand infrastructure.Kit (formerly ConvertKit): Mentioned as a top-tier email service provider and community for creators.LinkedIn: Follow Tiffany for more content related to this discussion.Your Legacy Brand: Official WebsiteAbout the HostTiffany Neuman is a brand strategist and the host of the Make Your Message a Movement podcast. She specializes in helping experts and leaders transition out of the "content hamster wheel" and into a position of compounding authority through original intellectual property and human-centric brand operating systems.Next Week: Don't miss the next episode, where Tiffany dives deeper into who will thrive in the AI era and the specific mindset shifts required to stay ahead of the curve.Rate, Review, and Follow on Your Favorite Platform! If you loved this episode, leave us a review. And always make sure you're following the podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow now!

Why is it so hard to do things that should be easy?In this episode, I unpack a pattern that has followed me for as long as I can remember: putting off even the simplest tasks until they build into a mountain of overwhelm.From shaving and grocery shopping to university commitments, podcast episodes and launching Resilient Roadways, I explore what happens when ADHD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder collide. For me, anxiety isn't something that appears only during stressful moments. It's a constant companion. A handbrake that never fully releases.I talk about living in freeze mode, the exhausting cycle of avoidance and panic, and the frustration of knowing exactly what needs to be done while feeling unable to do it.Along the way, I reflect on trucking life, the challenge of finding balance, why anxiety follows me even into some of the greatest moments of my life, and how these struggles continue to shape the purpose I'm pursuing through mental health advocacy.If you've ever looked at a simple task and felt completely overwhelmed, this episode is for you.--Follow The Dysregulated Podcast: Instagram – @elliot.t.waters Facebook – The Dysregulated Podcast YouTube – The Dysregulated Podcast (Official Channel)Created by Elliot Waters — Inspired by lived experience. Mental health insights, real stories, real conversations.

Who decides the rules of modern masculinity, and why does it feel like everyone is policing each other's lives? This episode breaks down the cultural boundaries we place on men, the shifting dynamics of relationships when finances change, and why we've collectively elevated celebrities to the status of modern deities.We also dive deep into the ultimate double standard: why do we always demand absolute accountability for other people's actions, but ask for complete grace based on our own "good intentions"? From the battle between lived experience and actual expertise to the simple power of admitting when you're wrong, we are unpacking the unspoken social contracts dictating how we live, work, and relate to one another today.Featured TopicsOpening BreakdownOpening Welcome: Setting the stage for today's cultural deep dive.Drake Clarity: Assessing the latest updates, industry metrics, and where the culture stands.Knicks Win: Quick reactions to the latest victory on the court.Is Trump Sleeping More?: A look at the latest viral political observations.Voting Rights Still Under Attack: The ongoing legislative and grassroots battles for the ballot.The Income Stress Gap: Unpacking new studies showing men's stress levels when women earn more in a relationship.Lived Experience vs. Expertise: Where do the limits of personal perspective end and true institutional expertise begin?Busy vs. Checking-In: Redefining connection in a world obsessed with grind culture.

Bron is joined by Ceara Rickard (psychologist, Board-Approved Supervisor, and lived experience leader at Life Without Barriers) for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to be a psychologist. Ceara shares her journey to working proudly in the NGO and lived experience sector, and challenges the profession to grapple more critically with power, privilege, and human rights. They chat about:

Patients are playing a more active role in healthcare decisions as part of a shifting ecosystem that includes HCPs, payers, employers, advocacy groups and industry. This episode explores how lived experience is shaping influence, trust and the patient value equation (outcomes, access, affordability and experience), and what pharma and biotech teams can do to partner responsibly while creating measurable value. Check us out at: mmm-online.com Follow us: YouTube: @MMM-onlineTikTok: @MMMnewsInstagram: @MMMnewsonlineTwitter/X: @MMMnewsLinkedIn: MM+M To read more of the most timely, balanced and original reporting in medical marketing, subscribe here.Music: “Deep Reflection” by DP and Triple Scoop Music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wellington employment support service 'I'm In' has teamed up with the Ministry of Social Development to work individually with people struggling to find a job, and since everyone who works at the service has at sometime been on a benefit, they are well placed to know how to help. Thomas Maharaj, the director of 'I'm In' spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. he Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Check out this story: Beyond the algorithmic oracle: Rethinking machine learning in behavioral neuroscience Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. Neuroscience studies in part the relation between brain activity and behaviors. But, what is a behavior? It's a simple question, but there's no simple answer. For example, you're behaving right now, whatever you're doing, even if you're not doing much. When you cross the street, how many behaviors do you use? When you sleep, what behaviors do you do? Hopefully these simple examples make you think about how difficult it can be call some single movement a behavior. Nedah Nemati is a philosopher of neuroscience at Columbia University. I met Nedah at a workshop a few months ago, where we chatted about the growing trend in neuroscience toward what is sometimes being called "naturalistic neuroscience," which really means varying levels of allowing organisms to behave more freely, less constrained, than traditional neuroscience experiments that seek to minimize unrelated to the behavior or cognition you want to isolate to study and explain. In more extreme cases, researches will try in the lab to emulate as much as possible the ecological world a particular organism has evolved to exist in, or even perform the experiments out of the lab, in the wild, so to speak. So a good part of our discussion revolves around this trend, and what counts as a "naturalistic" behavior, and how the tools we use to perform experiments shape the experiments and the scientific questions themselves. Nedah has a neuroscience background, but in her philosophical work she has embedded herself into various neuroscience labs to better understand how the experiences of the researchers themselves, called their lived experiences, shape the assumptions and questions in their science. As an example, we discuss her work looking into the neuroscience of sleep from over a 100 years ago to today. When a modern neuroscientist studies sleep, are they studying the same thing a scientist claimed to be studying 100 years ago, even though they claimed to be studying sleep back then as well? Nedah's website. Transmitter piece: Beyond the algorithmic oracle: Rethinking machine learning in behavioral neuroscience Related papers Rethinking Neuroscientific Methodology: Lived Experience in Behavioral Studies What is ‘Natural' about Naturalistic Neuroscience? 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Philosopher in a lab 20:21 - Sleep as behavior 22:22 - How the study of "sleep" has changed 27:24 - How tools and methods shape definitions 46:07 - Naturalistic neuroscience 1:00:47 - Naturalistic vs experimental 1:14:32 - How tools change theory 1:16:57 - Lived experience 1:26:28 - Lived experience vs. bias 1:37:09 - AI and engineering in neuroscience 1:45:29 - Should a lab hire a philosopher?

The Spirituality and Lived Experience of Black British Pentecostal Women For those who are in the majority of a majority culture, practices, language and values are often considered to be the neutral baseline, the normal where everyone starts from. As a result, the experience, wisdom, and perspectives of people of different cultures can go unconsidered, or be framed as ‘outside the norm'. This is as true in the church as it is in wider society. One such perspective is that of Black Female Pentecostals, whose lived experience has much to teach the church about spirituality and vibrant faith. Our guest on this episode of TheoDisc, Dr Marcia Clarke, has worked to draw attention to the faith expression of African-Caribbean women in the Pentecostal tradition in the UK, and what we might learn from their powerful witness. We do hope you enjoy this episode!   SHOW NOTES Get Marcia's book: HERE Visit Marcia's website: HERE

What happens when you know something is wrong with your body, but no one seems to be listening? In this episode, Stephanie Mitton sits down with award-winning journalist and host of TVO's Mistreated, Nam Kiwanuka, for a powerful conversation about women's health, medical dismissal, and the gaps in research that continue to impact women across Canada and beyond. Nam shares her personal experience navigating fibroids, chronic anemia, lengthy surgical wait times, and the frustration of advocating for care while trying to show up for her family and career. Together, they explore why women's health has been historically under-researched, how lived experience and evidence can work together, and what women can do to advocate for themselves in a complex health care system. This Episode Covers: Nam's personal health journey and the diagnosis that changed everything Why women are often dismissed or misdiagnosed in health care settings The impact of research gaps on conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, ADHD, migraines, and autoimmune diseases How social media can both help and hinder women searching for health information The importance of self-advocacy and knowing your medical history What femtech is and how innovation is helping address women's health challenges Practical ways women can support change in research, policy, and health care Women's health affects every aspect of our lives, from our careers and families to our confidence and wellbeing. This conversation is a reminder that your symptoms matter, your experiences matter, and your voice matters. Whether you're navigating your own health journey or supporting someone you love, you'll leave this episode with greater understanding and practical ways to advocate for better care. https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothat Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/ TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothat Blog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog Podcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast Newsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.com YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthat How to find Stephanie Mitton: Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMitton LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/ beaconnorthstrategies.com TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmitton Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/ Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com Produced by Duke & Castle Our Latest Blog: https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/i-don-t-do-resolutions-i-do-this-perfect-for-busy-women Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Grio's VP of Digital Content and Senior Correspondent, and CNN political analyst joins Alicia to talk about blending memoir and cultural analysis in her new book, American Negra. Follow Natasha on Instagram @natashasalford and learn more about her book American Negra here. If you liked this episode, listen to How Claudia Forestieri Made the Pivot from Journalism to Scripted Television and How O Magazine's Arianna Davis Made It, on Her Own Terms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Can you recover from binge eating disorder after years, or even decades, of struggling? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with a longtime friend and recovery coach to discuss her personal binge eating recovery journey. After living in the binge eating cycle for 14 years, she found a path to lasting freedom and has been binge-free since 2002. She shares how binge eating remained hidden from everyone around her, the turning points that led her toward healing, and why recovery was a gradual process rather than an overnight transformation. We also explore the role that spirituality played in her recovery, how awareness became a powerful tool for change, and why hope is essential for anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Whether you're dealing with binge eating disorder, emotional eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, or food obsession, this conversation offers encouragement and practical wisdom. The Hidden Reality of Binge Eating Disorder One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is how invisible binge eating disorder can be. Despite suffering daily, my guest appeared successful, healthy, and in control from the outside. Behind the scenes, however, she was living a secret life consumed by binge eating, calorie counting, body checking, and relentless self-criticism. Her story is a reminder that eating disorders do not always fit stereotypes and that many people suffer silently for years before seeking help. Why Recovery Takes Time If you've ever felt discouraged because recovery isn't happening fast enough, this episode is for you. We discuss how recovery often unfolds through increasing awareness rather than dramatic breakthroughs. My guest shares how she slowly learned to recognize her binge eating urges earlier and earlier, eventually developing the ability to choose different responses. This gradual process helped her build a foundation for lasting recovery rather than temporary change. The Role of Spirituality in Recovery Spirituality became a central part of my guest's healing journey. We explore how spiritual practices helped her move away from perfectionism, control, and isolation while developing greater trust, self-compassion, and connection. Although spirituality may look different for everyone, this conversation highlights how finding meaning, purpose, and connection can support recovery from binge eating disorder. Journaling, Awareness, and Healing We also talk about the surprising power of journaling. My guest has been journaling for more than four decades and shares how writing has helped her uncover patterns, process emotions, and gain insights that she couldn't access through thinking or talking alone. Her experience offers a compelling perspective on why self-reflection can be such a valuable recovery tool. About My Guest My guest, Deb Elbaz, is a binge eating recovery coach who has spent more than 20 years helping women heal their relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. Drawing from her own experience of recovering from binge eating disorder, she now helps women find freedom from the binge-restrict cycle while developing deeper self-awareness and self-trust. Related Episodes Healing Binge Eating Disorder: One Woman's Journey Toward Body Trust & Food Freedom With Dr. Michelle Tubman, M.D. @wayzahealth on Apple & Spotify. Lived Experience of Having Both Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder With Milda Zolubaite @nutrition.path on Apple & Spotify. ADHD & Binge Eating Disorder With Toni Rudd @the.binge.dietitian on Apple & Spotify. Connect with Deb Website: DebElbaz.com Instagram: @debelbazcoach YouTube: Deb Elbaz Connect with Dr. Marianne Miller Website: DrMarianneMiller.com Instagram: @drmariannemiller Subscribe, Rate, and Review If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps more people struggling with binge eating disorder, emotional eating, body image issues, and eating disorders discover that recovery is possible.

Aubrey Masango is joined by Dr. Samke Ngcobo, medical doctor, author, and mental health advocate to discuss why involving people with lived experience of mental health conditions in drafting legislation matters, and how their voices make laws work in the real world. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Psychological Matters, Dr. Samke Ngcobo, Mental health, Legislature, Mental health policies The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What happens when success becomes a performance of survival instead of a reflection of alignment? Gina Cavalier joins Amy for a deeply vulnerable conversation about workplace burnout, emotional masking, suicidal ideation, nervous system overwhelm, and the hidden cost of carrying unresolved trauma into high-pressure professional environments. After years working inside demanding entertainment industry spaces with Warner Brothers, Disney, Fox, and Netflix, Gina began recognizing how achievement, perfectionism, and emotional suppression were disconnecting her from herself. Together they explore executive presence, energetic awareness, self-love, grounding practices, leadership identity, and the emotional exhaustion that comes from constantly “holding it together.” The conversation moves through healing, regulation, creativity, self-worth, and the possibility of creating a life rooted less in survival and more in freedom. By the end, what emerges is a powerful reminder: healing changes not only how we feel, but how we lead, connect, and move through the world.Moments That Create Momentum:The Hidden Cost of Holding It Together – Explore how emotional masking and unresolved trauma silently shape burnout, leadership, and workplace performance.Executive Presence Starts With Nervous System Safety – Gina reframes confidence and leadership presence through grounding, regulation, and energetic awareness instead of performance.Why High Achievers Feel Emotionally Exhausted – Discover how perfectionism, pressure, and hyper-independence disconnect people from joy, creativity, and self-worth.Healing Beyond Traditional Recovery Models – Learn how movement, meditation, grounding practices, music, and energetic tools became part of Gina's personal healing process.The Workplace Energy Shift Leaders Often Miss – Hear how emotional presence, listening, and energetic awareness change the way teams collaborate and communicate.Self-Love as a Leadership Practice – Gina shares the internal shift that helped her stop speaking to herself through shame, fear, and emotional survival.Why Caregivers Need Support Too – The conversation explores burnout, emotional depletion, and the importance of allowing others to show up for you.Freedom Beyond Achievement – Reflect on what it means to build a life rooted not in pressure and survival, but in emotional freedom and self-trust.About the Guest:Gina Cavalier is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and former executive at Warner Bros.. She is the author of Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living and co-author of Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience. Gina combines her entertainment industry background with transformational work, speaking on stages and platforms dedicated to healing, resilience, and purpose.https://www.theliberatedhealer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacavalier/https://www.instagram.com/gina_cavalier/Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living - https://a.co/d/03QSzWoySurviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience - https://a.co/d/04PlA2QRAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Being locked up in prison is hard - but often the real test comes when you're released. In part 2 of this discussion, Tahlia Isaac takes Gary inside the raw reality of life in a women's maximum-security facility: 22-hour lockdowns, mothers crying for children they can't reach, Aboriginal matriarchs ripped from their communities, and women imprisoned for nothing more than driving without a licence. Then comes the moment when the doors swing open…to no money, support, or protection. Tahlia argues that the system doesn't need fixing, it needs to be completely torn down and rebuilt, which is exactly what she’s trying to do now through her charity Project:herSELF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Kasey Walsh's daughter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic disorder, she discovered a frustrating paradox: researchers desperately needed insights from patient families, yet institutional barriers made it nearly impossible to capture the nuanced, lived experiences that could inform drug development and improve care. Drawing on her background as a healthcare service coordinator and her firsthand experience navigating rare disease research, Walsh created Winsights, a platform that transforms casual patient conversations into structured, regulatory-grade data while ensuring families retain ownership and control over how their contributions are used. Walsh, founder and CEO of Winsights, discusses her daughter's diagnostic journey, the critical gaps in how patient experience informs drug development, and how Winsights empowers rare disease communities to drive research priorities.

In this episode of Five to Thrive Live, Dr. Jen Green ND, FABNO, integrative oncologist & cancer survivor, shares a powerful clinical and personal perspective on co-managing head and neck cancer. Drawing from over 2 decades of experience and her own journey through treatment, she explores how nutrition, integrative pain management, and mind-body medicine improves patient outcomes. Join us for practical, evidence-informed strategies to deliver collaborative, patient-centered cancer care.Five To Thrive Live is broadcast live Tuesdays at 7PM ET and Music on W4CS Radio – The Cancer Support Network (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).Five To Thrive Live Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Organizations love to say they've “given people the tools to succeed”, so why do the same individuals and teams keep being labeled as the problem?In this episode, host Dr. Michael Conner talks with Dr. Shokry Eldaly (Teachers College, Columbia University) about what's really missing: structures that make efficacy possible. Shokry breaks down why motivation isn't the primary barrier, how rigid systems discount lived experience, and what it looks like to build collective impact without blaming individuals.In this conversation:Why “lack of motivation” is often a convenient story How structures shape outcomes more than individual effort Lived experience as essential data for change Hope as a practical strategy for collective impactSubscribe to Voices for Excellence for conversations that challenge how we lead, learn, and grow together.

In this episode of Beyond Chronic Burnout, we sit down with David Minot, the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education, to explore the vital intersection of lived experience and evidence-based mental health resources.David shares his personal journey navigating ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and how he uses "power naps" and organized systems to manage his adaptive capacity. We also discuss the legacy of his father, Ira Minot, and the evolution of Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News—publications dedicated to providing a voice for the neurodivergent community and combatting "snake oil" treatments with hard science.Key highlights include:The Energy Tank: Why high-intensity focus activities deplete neurodivergent professionals faster and how to "refill" effectively.The 97% Statistic: Addressing the recent, dramatic rise in burnout within the neurodivergent community.Lived Experience vs. Clinical Expertise: Why the best resources combine both to support high-performing entrepreneurs and professionals.Future Transitions: What's next for Mental Health News Education as they expand into digital education and video content.Links for this episode:The Whittington InstituteAutism Spectrum News: autismspectrumnews.orgBehavioral Health News: behavioralhealthnews.orgGuest Bio: David Minot is the Executive Director of Mental Health News Education (MHNE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Since joining MHNE in 2007, David has dedicated his career to enhancing the lives of individuals affected by autism and mental illness. In 2008, he founded Autism Spectrum News, which has grown into a premier resource for evidence-based information, serving over half a million readers. David was recognized in 2022 as a recipient of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award.

Author and journalist Michael Pollan characterizes our era as the “Second Copernican Shock,” a civilizational turning point where the boundary between human empathy and algorithmic calculation is increasingly blurred. From AI companions like ElliQ providing “virtual hugs” to the elderly, to “moral machines” tasked with navigating life-and-death dilemmas, we are entering a global experiment in the outsourcing of ethics and accountability. As we delegate our conscience to systems that exist outside the weight of consequence—systems not haunted by regret nor soothed by redemption—are we experiencing a dangerous “ethical de-skilling”? And if so, what are the consequences? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Robert Sparrow, Professor of Philosophy, and Associate Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society at Monash University,  and founding member of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control. Hosted by: Alexa Raad and Leslie Daigle. Further reading: Michael Pollan warns humanity is on the brink of a radical shift She's 85, and Her Roommate Is a Robot Why machines cannot be moral Robots and Respect: Assessing the Case Against Autonomous Weapons Systems Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation Minotaurs, Not Centaurs: The Myth of Human-AI Teaming The views and opinions expressed in this program are our own and may not reflect the views or positions of our employers.

Recent data suggests that more than half of nonprofit professionals are considering leaving their jobs — and those numbers climb even higher for frontline fundraisers. In today's episode, Sadé Dozan from Borealis Philanthropy joins Russ Phaneuf to discuss the "invisible labor" that might be burning you out faster than your actual workload. Tune in to learn how your lived experience can be a powerful asset instead of "baggage," ways to set internal boundaries to protect your emotional capacity when the work feels deeply personal, and why leadership needs to support a fundraiser's whole identity to finally break the cycle of employee turnover. Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources [NPFX] Authentic, Ethical, and Effective Messaging — From Theory to Practice (Bridge Conference Q&A) https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/authentic-ethical-and-effective-messaging-from-theory-to-practice [NPFX] Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Getting Started the Smart Way https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/peer-to-peer-fundraising-getting-started-the-smart-way [NPFX] Improve Donor Retention and Engagement with P2P Fundraising https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/improve-donor-retention-and-engagement-with-p2p-fundraising Guest Sadé Dozan is a philanthropic advisor and culturist, whose work sits at the intersection of wealth, care, culture, and power. She serves as Vice President of Advancement at Borealis Philanthropy, leading organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy during a period of profound sector transition. She is also the Founder of Melanate., a movement infrastructure initiative cultivating leadership, narrative power, and resource fluency among Black women and gender-expansive people working in wealth and philanthropy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sade-dozan-cap%C2%AE-cfre-9a496665/ https://borealisphilanthropy.org/ https://www.melanate.org/ Host Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics. https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/ https://www.ipmadvancement.com/ Connect with NPFX LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/npfx/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/npfxpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/npfx_podcast/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ipmadvancement

Martha Trujillo joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to ask what changes when communities stop seeing vulnerable youth as problems to be managed and start seeing them as young people in need of support.About Martha Trujillo Martha Trujillo is the founder of Full Circle Orange County, an organization dedicated to supporting risk-impacted and at-risk students through mentorship, education, and community. Her work is informed by lived experience: she grew up in Orange County and faced significant challenges as a young person, including foster care, gang involvement, expulsion from school, juvenile detention, substance use, and victimization. She now uses her story to guide and empower students facing similar obstacles. Trujillo holds a master's degree in criminology from UC Irvine and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from California State University, Fullerton, and is preparing to pursue a doctorate in education at UC Irvine. Through Full Circle, she practices “diversion through mentorship,” combining workshops, re-entry support, and one-on-one guidance for youth in schools, group homes, and detention centers across Orange County and beyond.Chapters (00:00) - Introduction (01:09) - Know More, Do Better and Full Circle Orange County (05:50) - Martha's Journey: Foster Care, Gangs, and Juvenile Hall (12:49) - Feeding Before Teaching: An Approach Built on Lived Experience (15:39) - Why Prevention Must Start Earlier (21:15) - Mentorship, Lived Experience, and Dual Status Kids (27:53) - Hopes for Full Circle and Coming Full Circle Key Points • Full Circle Orange County's mission is preventing youth incarceration in adulthood by helping kids be identified early as victims rather than written off as criminals.• Martha's “feeding before teaching” approach — breaking bread with youth before any workshop — builds trust and recognizes the unmet basic needs that often shape kids' behavior.• Lived experience is one of three pillars (alongside academic training and direct work with youth) that shapes how Martha builds rapport with students no one else has been able to reach.• Early human trafficking prevention should begin between ages 9 and 14, in language that's age-appropriate but not avoidant — and not reserved only for kids in poverty-stricken environments.• “Dual status” youth (both foster and probation-involved) need support that recognizes them as children first, not as labels — and the juvenile justice system has resources to help them, if we use them well.• Mentors who share appropriate pieces of their own story give kids something to relate to; without that connection, real rapport is rarely possible.• Survivors going through religious rites of passage may be carrying hidden trauma; faith communities have a vital role in trauma-informed prevention conversations.• Coming full circle: Martha was expelled from Nicolas Junior High in eighth grade — and years later returned to receive an honorary promotion certificate alongside its current eighth graders.Resources • Full Circle Orange County• Know More, Do Better (OC Human Trafficking Task Force)• Global Center for Women and Justice (Vanguard University)• CASA of Orange County

On the latest episode of BloodStream, we look at what is really underneath the words "I'm fine" and who it is serving to keep things that way. In I'm Fine, a family story across generations with bleeding disorders traces what has changed, what has not, and how honesty can begin to break cycles of silence that have long been passed down. What emerges is a closer look at resilience, inheritance, and the stories we are taught to minimize. We close out our plasma donation mini-series with donor Carver, highlighting the people behind every donation and the quiet consistency that keeps treatment possible. Plasma, perspective, and the moments where silence finally gives way to something more honest. Listen now and subscribe to BloodStream Podcast wherever you get your shows.   Show Notes: Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more.   I'm Fine is presented by @SanofiUS  Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast   Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook  BloodStream on X/Twitter  BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok  

Considered one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature, Rebecca Kuang's latest novel draws on her lived experience.  

Scott Riley and Dr. Eric Belt discuss the concept of phenomenology and how it can be useful when conducting educational research. 

Aubrey Masango joined by Dr Samke Ngcobo, Medical Doctor, Author and Mental Health Advocate explore why the lived experience voice isn’t just ‘nice to have’ in the mental health conversation but critical and what happens when we start listening, not just to diagnose, but to understand. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango Show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Dr Samke Ngcobo, Mental Health, Psychological Matters, Bipolar Disorder The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark County and community stakeholders are recruiting two volunteers with recent lived experience with homelessness to join ECHO, a collaborative policy group addressing homelessness. The 12-month volunteer positions include up to $1,000 annual honorarium and monthly meetings at the Public Service Center. Applications are due May 29, 2026, to Michelle Pfenning. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-community-stakeholders-seek-volunteers-for-homelessness-organization/ #ClarkCounty #Homelessness #Volunteers #ECHO #CommunityEngagement #PublicPolicy #Vancouver #WashingtonState #CivicParticipation #SocialServices

Chris Whitaker has spent his life navigating systems that weren't built with him in mind … and then choosing to change them.   Born six weeks prematurely with cerebral palsy, Chris grew up learning how to operate in a world that often underestimated him. That early experience only served to sharpen his ambition. From university rowing squads to national-level sport, and later into leadership roles across the charity and disability sectors, he developed a perspective grounded in both lived experience and performance.   Today, as founder of Purple Advantage, Chris works with organisations to rethink how they approach disability, employment, and inclusion. His focus is on closing the disability employment gap, unlocking overlooked talent, and helping leaders move beyond uncertainty into confident, human conversations.   We explore the moments that shaped Chris's identity, his competitive drive, and his approach to leadership … including the role his wife, a Paralympian, played in helping him fully embrace his own story.   This is a perspective formed through experience, challenge, and reflection, and it invites a different way of seeing the people around us. The Unlock Moment is hosted by Dr Gary Crotaz, PhD — executive coach, speaker and award-winning author. Downloaded in over 120 countries. Sign up to The Unlock Moment newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/ywhdaazp Find out more at https://garycrotaz.com and https://theunlockmoment.com Also discover his other podcasts, The Box of Keys and Unlock Your Leadership. Follow, subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and connect with Dr Gary on LinkedIn for more leadership insights. Part of The Unlock Moment podcast family.

Suzanne Jabour is a Certified Grief Educator, Speaker, and Transformational Coach and Facilitator. She works with individuals in their personal lives, and also engages businesses and community leaders to understand how grief shows up in the workplace.Tune in, as Suzanne shares her own struggle of losing her son in 2020; and her grieving process through that experience. She'll also explain the different types of grief, and why we as a society do such a poor job in talking about grief to one another. Suzanne will also explain the “Brain Fog” that occurs in us when we encounter the loss of a loved one - and WHY we get that Brain Fog in the first place.To learn more about Suzanne and her great work, or to get a list of workshops and Coaching; visit www.alivedexperience.com.

In this episode, Alex Cinney, Staff Attorney at the American Bar Association's Center on Children and the Law, and Toia Potts, a family advocate and co-founder of Carolina Parent Defenders, join us to discuss the realities and consequences of Termination of Parental Rights (TPR). Drawing on both legal expertise and lived experience, they examine how TPR functions within the child welfare system and what it means for families across the country.Alex explains how TPR permanently severs the legal relationship between parents and children, often without the level of scrutiny given to other life-altering legal decisions. Toia shares her personal story of being wrongfully accused, fully exonerated, and still losing her parental rights, highlighting the lasting impact on her children, extended family, and cultural identity. Together, they challenge common assumptions about “permanency,” emphasizing the difference between legal stability and the relational connections children need to thrive. They also explore alternatives such as guardianship and kinship care, and discuss ongoing efforts to reduce unnecessary terminations and preserve family integrity.The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Stay informed on parental rights news by signing up for email alerts at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/. Support the show

What happens when people's lived experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is dismissed in medicine? And how can it become a vital form of knowledge?In this episode, Aaron Goodman speaks with Megan Moodie, a medical anthropologist and disability studies scholar at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Her work explores patient activism and how knowledge is produced in medicine. Megan also brings lived experience to this conversation, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and chemical sensitivities.You'll hear Aaron and Megan discuss: Why people with MCS are often dismissed or psychologized in clinical settings. How lived experience becomes meaningful knowledge in medicine.  What more equitable collaboration between researchers and affected communities could look like.And more!

This is it, y'all, the final episode of our four-part attachment series, and honestly? I saved the best for last. We've walked through anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment together, and now we're doing something that I don't think gets talked about nearly enough: what secure attachment actually looks, feels, and sounds like as a real relationship develops, from those early butterflies all the way into long-term partnership. This isn't a fantasy. This is what's available to you when you've done the work, earned secure attachment, and stopped settling for love that drains you instead of love that adds to your life.Inside the Episode:Secure attachment isn't the absence of conflict - it's the confidence that repair is always possible. What dating, commitment, and long-term love look like when you're securely attached. Earned secure attachment is real, it's documented science, and it is available to you. Ready to stop cycling and start building?If this episode hit home and you're ready to do this work with real support, apply for the Empowered. Secure. Love. Private 1:1 Coaching Intensive. We only have 12 spots total, and they are going fast. This is personalized, one-on-one coaching designed to get you fully supported on your healing journey. Apply here (it takes five minutes, and I personally review every application): www.drmorgancoaching.co/esl-breakthrough

What if eating disorder recovery didn't have to be all-or-nothing to be real, valid, and life-changing? If traditional eating disorder recovery models have ever felt too rigid, too fast, or disconnected from your real life, this episode offers a different way forward. In this solo episode, I explore how harm reduction for eating disorders creates space for sustainable, real-world healing, and why lived experience is essential for shaping recovery that actually works. This conversation is especially important for people navigating long-term eating disorders, neurodivergence, chronic stress, and systems that make access to care more complicated. What Is Harm Reduction in Eating Disorder Recovery? Harm reduction in eating disorder recovery shifts the focus away from perfection and toward safety, stability, and sustainability. Instead of asking how to eliminate every behavior immediately, this approach asks how to reduce harm, support the body, and create change that is actually possible in the context of your life. This includes working with capacity, honoring sensory needs, and building consistency in ways that feel accessible rather than overwhelming. Why Lived Experience Matters in Eating Disorder Recovery Lived experience in eating disorder recovery refers to the knowledge that comes from actually living through an eating disorder. This concept has roots in phenomenology and has been shaped by mental health and disability advocacy movements that center the voices of those most impacted. When lived experience is included in recovery spaces, it brings nuance, context, and practical insight that cannot be captured through clinical knowledge alone. How Lived Experience Strengthens Harm Reduction Approaches When lived experience is centered, harm reduction becomes more grounded and responsive. It reflects how people actually navigate food, body, and daily life. It allows for strategies that support executive functioning, sensory preferences, and fluctuating capacity. It also acknowledges the role eating disorder behaviors can play in coping with distress, rather than ignoring their function. Eating Disorders, Intersectionality, and Real-Life Barriers Eating disorder recovery does not happen in a vacuum. Factors like weight stigma, racism, ableism, financial barriers, and access to care all shape what recovery can realistically look like. A harm reduction approach informed by lived experience takes these realities seriously and creates space for recovery that is flexible, inclusive, and grounded in the context of people's lives. Long-Term Eating Disorders and Non-Linear Recovery For many people, eating disorders are long-term and symptoms can shift over time depending on stress, life transitions, and health changes. Harm reduction supports this reality by allowing recovery to evolve, rather than forcing a fixed endpoint. This includes focusing on reducing risk, maintaining stability, and supporting the body across different phases of life. Expanding What Recovery Can Look Like Recovery does not have to be defined by perfection or full symptom elimination to be meaningful. It can include small, sustainable shifts that support your body and your life. Harm reduction creates space for multiple pathways to recovery, especially for those who have felt excluded from traditional models. Related Episodes Harm Reduction for Long-Term Eating Disorders: Peer Support, Healing, & Hope With Johanna Scoglio, M.Ed., M.B.A. on Apple and Spotify. Understanding Harm Reduction: Why "Full Recovery" May Not Be the Goal for Lifelong Eating Disorders on Apple and Spotify. Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify. Navigating a Long-Term Eating Disorder on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne If you are looking for eating disorder therapy or coaching that centers lived experience, neurodivergence, and harm reduction, I offer support that is grounded in real-world sustainability. You can learn more about working with me at my website, drmariannemiller.com.

Music by Tunetank from PixabaySPONSORED BY GOODFEED IMPACT AUDIO NETWORKJoin the waitlist at goodfeed.coEPISODE DESCRIPTION:What does it actually mean to advocate for your community — and where do you even begin? In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Morgan Newman, Grassroots Manager for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and a two-time cervical cancer survivor, for a deeply honest conversation about the art and science of advocacy.Morgan shares how her own health journey became the foundation for her advocacy career, why trust-building is the most underrated skill in public health, and how coalition work can amplify impact without duplicating effort. Whether you're a seasoned organizer or someone who's never attended a community meeting, this episode will meet you where you are.IN THIS EPISODE:• How a personal cancer journey became the spark for a career in advocacy• The three levels of advocacy — personal, community, and systems change• Why building trust is the first step before you say a single word to a community• How to enter communities you don't live in and still earn credibility• The power of coalition building — and how to avoid the silo trap• Why storytelling moves people faster than data ever will• Preventing burnout and compassion fatigue in advocacy work• How to stay educated and connected in a rapidly changing landscape• Why advocating for yourself is the most foundational act of allABOUT MORGAN NEWMAN:Morgan Newman, MSW, is a licensed social worker, cancer policy advocate, and board member of the Iowa Cancer Consortium. She brings a trauma-informed lens to community health work and is passionate about empowering others to tell their stories and make lasting systems change. Connect with Morgan on LinkedIn.RESOURCES MENTIONED:• Iowa Cancer Consortium: iacancer.org• Iowa Cancer Plan — available through the Iowa Cancer Consortium• Live, Work, Play, Pray Newsletter — Subscribe on SubstackSPONSORED BY GOODFEED IMPACT AUDIO NETWORKA network built for podcasts, making a difference. Join the waitlist: https://goodfeed.co/ABOUT THE SHOW:The Healthy Project Podcast explores the social drivers of health — where we live, work, play, and pray — through honest conversations with advocates, practitioners, and community leaders—hosted by Corey Dion Lewis. ★ Support this podcast ★

What if the biggest barrier to better behavioral health outcomes isn't access to data, but how carefully we protect it? In this episode, Helen Oscislawski, a healthcare data privacy and interoperability attorney, explains that behavioral health and substance use data require stricter privacy protections due to their sensitivity and history of misuse, and are governed by laws such as 42 CFR Part 2. She highlights how modern interoperability and AI create new opportunities to share data more precisely, but also introduce greater legal and ethical risks. Updated regulations now allow more flexible data sharing to improve care coordination, while introducing stronger enforcement and penalties for non-compliance. She emphasizes that success depends on “privacy by design,” strong governance, and a deep understanding of consent frameworks to preserve patient trust. Tune in to learn how smarter consent, stronger privacy frameworks, and better governance can unlock safer, more effective data sharing in behavioral health! Resources: Connect with and follow Helen Oscislawski on LinkedIn. Follow Attorneys Oscislawski LLC on LinkedIn and visit their website. Check out the Legal HIE website. 

Barry and Jess Texeira have a discussion with Dr. Jaime Hoerricks, a special education teacher and author who shared her experiences as an autistic gestalt processor. Jamie explained how her holistic, relationship-based approach to teaching has helped improve outcomes for her students, particularly those who process language and information in a gestalt manner. She emphasized the importance of understanding and supporting students' unique ways of learning and communicating, rather than trying to fit them into traditional academic molds. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by gestalt processors, including trauma and misdiagnosis, as well as the need for more inclusive and supportive educational practices.Find more info on our WebsiteCheck out the episodes on this special series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode, Dr. Alexandra will be exploring the topic of taking a break from your relationship, which was inspired by a listener email. First, she will talk you through some very specific and perhaps surprising reasons that taking a break is so difficult, with the support of some research. Then you will hear Dr. Alexandra's Seven-Step Best Practices for a structured or therapeutic separation, with consideration for Before, During and After the Break. Resources worth mentioning from the episode: The Lived Experience of Ambiguous Marital Separation: A Phenomenological Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7383873/ “It's complicated'': The continuity and correlates of cycling in cohabiting and marital relationships: https://extension.usu.edu/hru/files/Vennum-et-al-2014-Relationship-cycling-and-outcomes.pdf Establishing links between relationship cycling, relational stress, and well-being: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02654075251378864 Reimagining Love episode, How to Get Closure After A Breakup - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-closure-after-a-breakup/id1588419386?i=1000603123829 Reimagining Love episode, Dealing With Breakup Regret - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dealing-with-breakup-regret/id1588419386?i=1000604088930 Reimagining Love episode, "I'm Thinking About Getting Back Together With My Ex." (Part One) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-thinking-about-getting-back-together-with-my-ex-part-one/id1588419386?i=1000607309489 Reimagining Love episode, "I'm Thinking About Getting Back Together With My Ex." (Part Two) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-thinking-about-getting-back-together-with-my-ex-part-two/id1588419386?i=1000608341518 Reimagining Love episode, Conscious Uncoupling: Divorce as an Ending, Not a Failure with Katherine Woodward Thomas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conscious-uncoupling-divorce-as-an-ending-not/id1588419386?i=1000650466142 Reimagining Love episode, The D Word: An Empowering Approach to Divorce with Kate Anthony - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d-word-an-empowering-approach-to-divorce/id1588419386?i=1000642611274 Continue the conversation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon: Ask a question! Submit your relationship challenge: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Access Resources, like quizzes and courses: https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/resources Order Dr. Alexandra's book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/19970421?ean=9781683736530 Cultivate connection by subscribing to Dr. Alexandra's Loving Bravely newsletter: https://newsletter.dralexandrasolomon.com/ Learn more on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon/ Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelly reflects on a moment from Tuesday's conversation with Laura Modi, founder of the infant formula company Bobbie, who had 48 hours to decide whether to take on thousands of desperate new parents during the 2022 formula shortage or stand by her current customers. Laura went against every growth model and turned the new customers away to protect those who already trusted her—not because of data provided in a spreadsheet or advice from consultants but because she trusted what she knew in her bones.  This episode was made possible by a grant from Ingeborg Initiatives, a social impact platform dedicated to improving maternal health and making it easier to raise a family. To learn more, please visit ingeborginitiatives.com . To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices