Podcasts about making meaning

In this episode Diane sits down with Reese Brown from the Make Meaning Podcast for a powerful conversation about awareness, identity, and the stories we unknowingly live inside of.Together, they explore how the unconscious narratives we carry —especially the deeply rooted story of “I'm not good enough” — quietly shape our reactions, relationships, and sense of self.This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-help and into the deeper emotional patterns many women have inherited: people-pleasing, self-doubt, over-functioning, perfectionism, and the constant search for approval.Because without awareness, we don't respond to life consciously — we react from the stories we believe.Diane and Reese also explore:*Why awareness is the foundation for meaningful change *How our relationship with ourselves impacts every other relationship *Why healing begins when we become curious about the stories running beneath our behaviors This episode is an invitation to slow down, become aware, and reconnect with the part of you underneath the conditioning, performance, and self-protection.Because the relationship you have with yourself shapes everything.About Reese: Lillian Reese Brown is a speaker, mentor, and the founder of The Cohere Collective, where she helps individuals remember their inner spark and make meaning through life with purpose and Coherence. She is also the host of Making Meaning, a podcast exploring how purpose-driven people create meaning in a seemingly meaningless world through personal experience, expertise, and community impact. Blending her background in human centered design, philosophical and linguistic frameworks, and the psychological human experience, Reese developed The Coherence Matrix, aframework for curiously evolving toward alignment, meaning, and Coherent living. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who may be stuck in the story that they are “not enough.”Ready for the Next Step? If this episode resonated and you're ready to move from reactivity to emotional empowerment, better communication and deeper connection a Breakthrough Session may be your next step. Learnmore or schedule your session here: https://www.dianesorensen.net/bookConnect with Reese:Book your complimentary Coherent Design consultation: https://www.thecoherecollective.com/coherent-designWebsite: www.thecoherecollective.comEmail: connect@thecoherecollective.com All links: https://linktr.ee/thecoherecollective Connect with Diane:Instagram: @dianesorensen.bbFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589Join the conversation — share your takeaways or questionsfrom today's episode by sending me a message on Instagram or Facebook - your reflections matter.Working Together:Diane Sorensen Coaching is where boundary workbecomes the bridge from chaos to connection. You'll learn to transform your triggers, lead with compassion, and create emotionally safe, connected relationships built on authenticity, not approval.Reclaim your CALM, speak your TRUTH, and live FREE→ Submit an inquiry or learn more: www.dianesorensen.net/contact→ Explore free guides and resources to support your growth: www.dianesorensen.net/ → Join the weekly newsletter for insights, tools, and support deliveredstraight to your inbox: www.dianesorensen.net/email-listBreakthrough session – Take your first step toward better communication and real connection.

Making Meaning is back with a new series. It's almost five years since I started making this podcast and this is series 6. In this episode I'm solo, talking about what I've learned from the Mary Linwood Rediscovered project, from studying Mary Linwood and from sharing her story with the world. Sign up for my course Embroidered Herstories: Rediscovering Mary Linwood Buy the exhibition catalogue, Lost Threads, Mary Linwood's Legacy  Find out more about my Maker Membership Join Ruth's email list Visit Ruth's website

Meet some of Singapore's most impactful individuals in Influence with Michelle Martin. If you are going through pain, sorrow or grief, trust that you are not alone After losing his 26-year-old son Lawrance to manic depression, philanthropist Yen-Lu Chow set out to transform grief into action by founding - together with his wife - the Over The Rainbow Academy that helps parents with resources and which gives young people a platform to "just be heard". The academy aims to help transform the landscape of mental wellness in Singapore and offers scholarships for its training programmes. Social innovator Yen-Lu Chow believes getting to a "we first society" starts with very important first step; caring for the self. We ask: in a competitive world driven by individual success, can Singapore move from a “me-first” mindset to a “we-first” culture that protects its human capital? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief doesn't follow a neat timeline—and it doesn't ask for your permission before it changes you. In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, author and grief advocate Kirsten O'Connor shares what life really looks like after sudden loss, and why “closure” is often the wrong goal. This episode is for anyone grieving—or supporting someone who is. You'll hear a grounded, honest view of grief as love, why silence can hurt more than saying the wrong thing, and how joy and sorrow can exist in the same breath. About the Guest: Kirsten O'Connor is the author of The Year After Kahlia and the founder of This Is Grief. She writes and speaks candidly about grief after the death of her 24-year-old daughter, Kahlia. 7. Episode Chapter 00:08:29 — Grief without timelines: an honest space 00:10:22 — The “before and after” identity split 00:14:19 — The biggest myths: stages, “getting over it,” moving on 00:17:03 — What to say (and how to keep the conversation open) 00:19:45 — Shock, numbness, and time feeling unreal 00:21:39 — The guilt of joy: holding two truths at once 00:30:10 — Resources, rituals, and where to find Kirsten's work Key Takeaways: Grief isn't a problem to solve—it's love that keeps going. You can't “do grief wrong”; your pace and your way are allowed. Silence and avoidance can deepen isolation—saying something imperfect is often better. Swap “I'm so sorry” with: “Can you tell me about them?” to keep connection open. Joy and grief can coexist; it's not betrayal, it's being human. How to Connect With the Guest: Website (resources + book): http://thisisgrief.nz/  Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Send us a textOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson, a family medicine and public health physician from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in women's and children's health. She's also the author of Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. We'll chat all about her lived experience with fertility issues, about not just finding meaning but making meaning, and about letting go of our stories instead of holding them in. You know, we really should start an I AM ONE Podcast book club! Anyway, we're thrilled to share this conversation with you. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Becca.Mentioned on today's episode:Held Together by Rebecca N. Thompson, MDPodcast: The MothWatching: The Good Place, Arrested Development, Ted Lasso, The OfficeListening to: Six (the musical)Rebecca's WebsiteInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App!Apple VersionAndroid Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for p...

The Practical Faith Academy Podcast from Cecil Taylor Ministries presents guests who have important things to say about putting your faith into practice. Cecil interviews each guest to understand their life stories and their ideas for living a seven-day practical faith. Oluwole Babatunde has survived desperate times. Growing up in Nigeria, he was orphaned after losing his mother at age 7 and his father at age 13. Thanks to parental figures that stepped in, Babatunde eventually made his way to South Carolina, where he became a psychiatrist and now operates his own practice. In this podcast, Babatunde discusses his journey through extremely difficult childhood and adolescent circumstances, how those experiences changed him, and how he's sharing how to overcome difficulties in his new book, “Adapt and Advance.” Highlights of the podcast:  2:55 What does seven-day practical faith mean to Babatunde 5:39 Does Babatunde ever look back and wonder how he went from orphan in Nigeria to psychiatrist in the U.S.? 7:23 How those early experiences shaped Babatunde's view of faith, pain, and purpose 13:37 How faith and mental health work together to bring healing 19:51 The seven-point model in his book 29:18 The hardest part about putting faith into practice 32:51 How to follow Babatunde and find his new book Dr. Oluwole Babatunde's first book, “Adapt and Advance: A Faith-Based Step-by-Step Guide to Turning Trials into Triumphs,” is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online booksellers. You can find his monthly videos on YouTube by searching for OluwoleBabatunde1870. You can reach him at Oluwole.Babatunde@Outlook.com. I'm Cecil Taylor – award-winning author, speaker, blogger, and of course, podcaster. I'm focused on teaching Christians to live their faith and represent Jesus every day of the week. Everything I offer for your faith journey can be found at the same starting point: https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com. Please visit and find ways to enrich your daily walk. For regular, free assistance for your faith journey or your parenting journey, please sign up for my free newsletters, either on the main ministry site (https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com) or my parenting site (https://www.UnisonParenting.com). Simply scroll down while visiting either home page to find the registration form. On CecilTaylorMinistries.com, I offer Ministry Connection (practical faith tips plus updates on my ministry) and Backstage Pass (an insider look at the behind-the-scenes of my life and my ministry). On UnisonParenting.com, I offer the Unison Parenting newsletter. I'm joined by parenting experts to provide useful tips and thoughts for parenting children of all ages. I also offer Instant Content curriculum to small groups and adult Sunday School classes, as I mentioned on the podcast. Go to https://www.CecilTaylorMinistries.com and click on Instant Content Products at the top of the page. For proven parenting advice that shows how you can raise high self-esteem children to mature, independent adulthood while staying aligned as parents in a harmonious family atmosphere, please visit https://www.UnisonParenting.com. That's my parenting site, also accessible from the main site. Thanks for listening to the podcast! Please subscribe to be notified about future podcasts. You can also find dozens of prior podcasts with great guests and topics by searching for Practical Faith Academy.

Kristen Grimm is back—and she's making Let's Hear It history as the show's first three-time guest. In this episode, Eric and Kirk dive into Kristen's latest thinking on how people interpret what's happening around them, why facts alone don't change minds, and what this moment of chaos means for nonprofits, philanthropy, and public-interest communicators. Drawing from her travels, her work at Spitfire Strategies, and plenty of hard-won perspective, Kristen challenges us to stop “fixing” broken systems and start imagining what we actually want to build next. It's a thoughtful, candid, and often funny conversation about trust, power, government, and how to create messages—and futures—that resonate beyond the bubble. Follow Let's Hear It, leave a rating, and help more people find the show.

Kristen Grimm is back—and she's making Let's Hear It history as the show's first three-time guest. In this episode, Eric and Kirk dive into Kristen's latest thinking on how people interpret what's happening around them, why facts alone don't change minds, and what this moment of chaos means for nonprofits, philanthropy, and public-interest communicators. Drawing from her travels, her work at Spitfire Strategies, and plenty of hard-won perspective, Kristen challenges us to stop “fixing” broken systems and start imagining what we actually want to build next. It's a thoughtful, candid, and often funny conversation about trust, power, government, and how to create messages—and futures—that resonate beyond the bubble. Follow Let's Hear It, leave a rating, and help more people find the show.

If you feel mentally exhausted, constantly replaying conversations, over-reading people's tone, or trying to figure out what something means, this episode is for you.In today's conversation, we're talking about why so many of us get stuck in over-analysis, how “making meaning” is often a nervous system response (not intuition), and why clarity doesn't come from thinking harder, it comes from learning how to stay regulated in uncertainty.This is an episode about choosing neutrality over narratives, response over reaction, and forward movement over rumination. Not everything is a sign. Not every feeling needs a story. And not every moment requires interpretation.If you're ready to stop over-thinking people, situations, and yourself and start moving through this year with more calm, confidence, and ease - press play.FREE resources to further support you on your self-development journey: DATE YOURSELF FIRST MASTERCLASS HERE 'Your Internal Glow-Up Guide 'FREEBIE ! Access HERE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review over on Apple Podcasts to help support the show! Share to your IG stories and follow along on Instagram @breanneburke for all the latest content For More Information Check Out My Website Below:www.breanneburke.comWays to Work With Me: Confident Mindset Accelerator (CMA) - 10 week course Intimate - 1:1 Mindset & Confidence Mentorship - 90 days

It's 2026... welcome to a new year of Tourpreneur weekly travel business podcasts!And we're starting the year off in a slightly different vein.This episode is a must-listen to help you set a new and hopefully inspirational, deeper tone for your year ahead as a business owner or guide.Our opening guest is the inimitable Dr. Anu Taranath, a professor, author, and facilitator. She's truly one of a kind. She gave the opening keynote at last year's Tourpreneur conference, and blew everyone away.So Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach was excited to sit down with Anu to challenge Tourpreneurs to think new thoughts about what they're doing as business owners. Yes, our job is to bring joy and entertainment and storytelling to our guests. Yes, our job as business owners is to show up for the daily grind of practical, nuts and bolts business. That's the spine of many of our lives out there.This episode will ask you to go deeper.If you rest on only the level of entertainment, and 'customer service' and professionalism, you're missing an opportunity for greater meaning, both in your business and your guests' lives.Anu asks you to think of your role as creating not only staged performances, but also spaces and containers to "rehumanize humans" and "normalize the normal"—that is, the kinds of human questions about culture and difference that are normal reactions to a travel experience that stretches people.It's an invitation to take off the armor — yours and your guests, and create something more meaningful together, something deeply human.As always, more show notes and links on tourpreneur.com.

On the 154th episode of What Is a Good Life?, I'm joined by Katie Elliott. Katie is a facilitator, writer, and programme designer working across community and organisational settings. With a background in jazz and a long-standing fascination with human change and habits, she creates tools, conversations, and projects that explore how people make sense of themselves and one another. Her work includes Amiko® Cards, the Adventures in Behaviour Change podcast, a series of children's books, and an album of original piano music.In this conversation, we explore curiosity, bewilderment, and the value of staying with experience rather than rushing to explain or resolve it. We talk about patterns, presence, and how meaning slowly reveals itself in relationships and in life — showing how deeper listening and meaningful conversation can genuinely shift how you see yourself and others.For more of Katie's work:Website: https://www.littlechallenges.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieelliott/For more of my work:Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own good life through:- 1-on-1 coaching and online group courses: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/individual-coaching- The podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/individual-coaching00:00 — Patterns and Play 04:31 — Bewildered by Humans 07:48 — Not Being Believed 10:21 — Staying Open 13:01 — Kindness Inside 17:17 — Being Human Together 20:56 — Dropping the Mask 23:31 — Jazz and Freedom31:26 — Creating Human Spaces 40:44 — Making Meaning Together 52:31 — What is a Good Life for Katie?

In this episode of The Coaching Inn, Claire Pedrick is in conversation with Alex Martynov to explore the parallels between coaching and jigsaw puzzles. Both require patience, reflection, and a strategic approach to problem-solving. Alex shares his journey to becoming an accidental coach sharing some of the lessons he has learned along the way.   Check out the YouTube Quick Coaching Tips about jigsaws: Quick Coaching Tips #1 Making Meaning in Coaching   Contact: Contact Alex through Linked In or alex@alexmartynov.com Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Coming Up: The Power of Eldership in Coaching with Bob Singha Brilliant Doubt with Jenny Williams Keywords: coaching, jigsaw puzzles, reflection, problem-solving, patience, strategic approach, personal growth, insights, Claire Pedrick, Alex Martynov, coaching journey, puzzle enthusiast, reflective practice, coaching insights, jigsaw wisdom, coaching strategies, personal development, mindfulness, coaching techniques, puzzle metaphor   We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.

In this episode of AML Conversations, host John Byrne sits down with Dr. Gabriel Velez, associate professor at Marquette University and author of Making Meaning of Justice and Peace: A Developmental Lens. They explore how peace education and restorative practices shape young people's understanding of justice, belonging, and community—both in Colombia and Milwaukee. Dr. Velez shares insights on conceptualizing peace, the challenges of fostering optimism in turbulent times, and practical steps for encouraging youth engagement.

This week author Matthew Davis drops in to talk about the complex history and significance of Mount Rushmore, including its ties to the Lakota people, the role of Gutzon Borglum, and the evolving meaning of the monument in contemporary society. We also dig in on the misconceptions surrounding Rushmore, the importance of indigenous perspectives, and the future of the site in terms of stewardship and representation.About our guest:Matthew Davis is a writer who lives in Washington, D.C. He is the author of When Things Get Dark: A Mongolian Winter's Tale and the founder of the Cheuse Center for International Writers at George Mason University. His new book, A Biography of a Mountain: The Making and Meaning of Mount Rushmore, is available everywhere.

In this episode I'm talking to Rachel Whitworth, the curator of Fashion and Textiles at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle.  Find out about the Mary Linwood project and events programme Find out more about the Stitch Weekend, 22nd - 23rd Nov, Leicester Guildhall Find out more about my Maker Membership Join Ruth's email list Visit Ruth's website

Wow, this conversation with Natalie was something else - one of those episodes where you start talking about a brain injury from cleaning a closet (seriously, turn the lights on, people!) and end up in the deep end discussing psychedelics, embodiment theology, and what happens when your brain decides to play tricks on you for two years straight. Natalie's journey through losing her ability to read, write, and even walk properly while being a theologian who studies embodiment is just wild - like, the irony isn't lost on anyone here. We went from talking about her accident (metal rod straight between the eyes, could've been way worse) to functional neurological disorder, to ketamine therapy and psilocybin journeys, with stops along the way for discussions about academic labor, memoir writing with amnesia, and why she finally got a dog after swearing she never would. The whole thing was this beautiful mix of vulnerability, theological nerdery, and real talk about how our bodies and minds can betray us in ways we never saw coming - and somehow we still managed to end with lawyers probably appreciating our thorough disclaimers about not giving medical advice. Classic. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Dr. Natalie Wigg-Stevenson is Associate Professor of Contextual Education and Theology at Emmanuel College, where she directs the MDiv and Contextual Education Programs. Her current research delves into how ethnographic methods could help create theological conversations across church, academy and everyday life. She is also interested in liturgical, feminist and queer theologies, cultural theories of practice, aesthetics, pop culture, and in decolonizing pedagogies. An ordained Baptist minister, Natalie is particularly passionate about preaching and worship, and about adult education in church settings. You can check out her previous visit to the podcast here: From Transgressive Devotion to Snuggle Puppy. UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS w/ Diana Butler Bass Join us for a transformative four-week Advent journey exploring how the four gospels speak their own revolutionary word against empire—both in their ancient context under Roman occupation and for our contemporary world shaped by capitalism, militarism, and nationalism.  Advent marks the beginning of the church year—an invitation to step out of the empire's time and into God's time, where the last are first, the mighty are scattered, and a child born in occupied territory changes everything. This course invites you into an alternative calendar and rhythm. While our modern world races through December toward consumption and productivity, Advent calls us to a different time—a counter-imperial waiting, a subversive hope, a radical reimagining of how God enters the world. What will we experience? Each week, we'll hear one gospel's unique vision of the birth narrative, allowing Matthew, Luke, John, and Mark to speak in their own voices about what it means for God to show up when empires think they're in control. We'll discover how these ancient texts of resistance offer wisdom for our own moment of political turmoil, economic inequality, and ecological crisis. This class is donation-based, including 0. You can sign-up at www.HomebrewedClasses.com This podcast is a ⁠Homebrewed Christianity ⁠production. Follow ⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠, ⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠, & ⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 70,000other people by joining our ⁠Substack - Process This!⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠ ⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠, send ⁠feedback/questions⁠ or become a ⁠member of the HBC Community⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The JTS Commentary for Bereshit by Rabbi Mychal Springer, Adjunct Instructor of Professional and Pastoral Skills, JTSThis commentary was originally broadcast in 2007.Music provided by JJReinhold / Pond

I'm so pleased to share this conversation with Emily Jo Gibbs, a fantastic textile maker who I have admired for many years. It won't surprise you that I love Emily's work and we had a really interesting, broad-ranging conversation about the why behind the work. Emily's website and online course Find out about the Mary Linwood project and events programme Find out more about the Stitch Weekend, 22nd - 23rd Nov, Leicester Guildhall Find out more about my Maker Membership Join Ruth's email list Visit Ruth's website  

In this episode I'm talking to the brilliant creative textile designer Jayne Emerson, known to many of you as the creator of the No Rules Textile Society - a membership group full of inspiration and creative play. Jayne is also a textile designer for fashion and interiors, she's written six craft books and creates courses and workshop both online and in person. We have a lot in common and had a great time exploring our shared and differing approaches and projects. I hope you enjoy this conversation much as we did.  Jayne's website and membership Find out about the Mary Linwood project and events programme Join Ruth's email list Visit Ruth's website

Reese Brown, host of Making Meaning, joins me to talk about curiosity, courage, and the beauty of connecting with others. She shares what drove her to create a podcast about life's biggest questions, her experience living abroad in Italy, and how she bridges the practical side of life with the search for purpose.In this conversation, we talk about:*Following the “spark” inside you and learning to trust it*How living abroad challenged and inspired her*Balancing the practical realities of life with a deep sense of meaning*Lessons from attending her first podcast conference*Becoming a certified life coach and listening deeply to others*Encouragement for anyone afraid to chase their dreams or share their storyReese's journey is a reminder that curiosity can transform our lives, and that we all have the power to “make meaning” no matter where we are.To find out more about Reese and her work, visit https://www.thecoherecollective.com/ .Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1718977880777072342a16683

Dr Heidi Strobel is my guest in episode 56 about Mary Linwood. Heidi joined me from The University of North Texas, USA where she is is Professor of Art History. She is also the author of Mary Linwood: Embroidery, Installation, and Entrepreneurship in Britain 1787-1845 which has been invaluable for my exhibition research. Heidi and I have been in touch throughout this project and she's been an amazing support in the development of the exhibition and in the general excitement I feel about being able to share Linwood's work. This is a fantastic conversation in lots of depth about Mary Linwood's life and work. If you need to start with an introduction to Mary Linwood, there are several previous episodes including a short intro in episode 45, as well as conversations with historians in episodes 49 and 55.  Heidi's website Find out more about Ruth's Mary Linwood project Full details of the episode, including a transcript

Melissa Fraterrigo joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about the personal and emotional toll of being female, becoming a mother and watching her daughters navigate culture, making sense of our world through memoir and essay, discovering a softness for the younger versions of ourselves, when the fictional world doesn't hold our attention, processing different time periods, making sure there are universal truths in memoir as well as our own story, not inviting people others into the space while we're drafting, memoir as permission to explore our own life, taking the time to get to know ourselves and our process, how are we changed by writing, and her new memoir The Perils of Girlhood.   Also in this episode: -Lafayette Writers Studio -sharing of ourselves -keeping our channels open   Books mentioned in this episode: -Writing Past Dark by Bonnie Friedman -The Boys of My Youth by Jo Ann Beard -How to Write an Autobiographical Novel by Alexander Chee -Spilt Milk by Courtney Zoffness -Books by Melissa Febos -Negative Space by Lilly Dancyger Melissa Fraterrigo's new memoir is The Perils of Girlhood published by the University of Nebraska Press. She is also the author of the novel Glory Days (University of Nebraska Press, 2017), which was named one of “The Best Fiction Books of 2017” by the Chicago Review of Books as well as the short story collection The Longest Pregnancy (Livingston Press, 2006). Her fiction and nonfiction have appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies from storySouth and Shenandoah to Notre Dame Review, Sou'wester and The Millions. A graduate of the University of Iowa (BA) and Bowling Green State University (MFA), she teaches creative writing at Purdue University, and is also the founder and executive director of the Lafayette Writers' Studio in Lafayette, Indiana, where she offers classes on the art and craft of writing. She lives with her husband and two daughters in West Lafayette, Indiana.  Connect with Melissa:  Website: melissafraterrigo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.fraterrigo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafraterrigo/ Lafayette Writers' Studio: lafayettewritersstudio.com Get her book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-perils-of-girlhood-a-memoir-in-essays/6da6408eda085813 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496242203?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_XZ0VSR4RDAFX5FBRZYB6 https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/nebraska/9781496242204/the-perils-of-girlhood/   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

This episode is more of the summer of stitch series, this time with the brilliant Dr Isabella Rosner, Royal School of Needlework curator, podcaster and all round historic embroidery enthusiast. She has been part of the Mary Linwood fan club for years and we had a wonderful time talking about all the complexities of Linwood's career and making practice, and reflecting on her legacy and why she's been so ignored in the last hundred and fifty years.  Dr Isabella Rosner is the curator of textiles and contextual studies lecturer at the Royal School of Needlework. She is a 2023 BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker and author of Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration (Common Threads Press). Isabella also hosts the Sew What? podcast about historical needlework and those who stitched it. Website Instagram Sew What? podcast Ruth on Sew What? Podcast from 2021 Find out more about Ruth's Mary Linwood project Full details of the episode, including a transcript

Today's episode is more in the summer of stitch series, this time with a very different kind of maker. Claire-Louise Hardie is a costumier and sewing teacher, expert in making clothes and understanding how clothes work and how they make us feel. This is a really fun conversation exploring very different things than this podcast usually covers and it was great to talk to Claire-Louise and share this with you. It's a great excuse for me to think about clothing construction, the importance of fabric in telling stories and all the nerdy details of working with museum objects, which I have really loved. I also love the way she ended this conversation by celebrating how sewing is such a varied activity and there are so many branches of it, united by this wonderful experience of making stuff.  The Thrifty Stitcher Thrifty Stitcher Instagram Buy Claire-Louise's book Clone Your Clothes Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

Well, Ryan Burge is back with a bunch of graphs about religion. We covered the supposed "Gen Z revival" (spoiler alert: Ryan's data says it's not happening), dove deep into some philosophical sociology about why people are leaving religion, and I went on my usual tangents about Charles Taylor and Hartmut Rosa, while Ryan kept bringing us back to earth with actual numbers. We also spent way too much time discussing whether teenagers will ever figure out how to ask someone on a date without an app, why Ted Cruz's theology is embarrassingly bad, and how both sides of the political aisle are united in their moral outrage over protecting children - whether that's the Epstein stuff or what's happening in Palestine. Classic Friday afternoon with Ryan. Want the full conversation? This is just a taste of what we covered in over two hours of completely unhinged discussion. If you're a member of either ⁠Graphs About Religion (Ryan's substack)⁠ or ⁠Process This (mine)⁠, you get access to the entire unedited conversation, plus invitations to join us live for future streams. Dr. Ryan Burge is a professor of practice at the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics at Washington University in St. Louis. He is currently working on “Making Meaning in a Post-Religious America” - funded by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation. Previous Visits from Ryan Burge The 2024 Election & Religion Post-Mortem ⁠Distrust & Denominations⁠ ⁠Trust, Religion, & a Functioning Democracy⁠ ⁠What it's like to close a church⁠ ⁠The Future of Christian Education & Ministry in Charts⁠ ⁠The Sky is Falling & the Charts are Popping!⁠ ⁠Graphs about Religion & Politics w/ Spicy Banter⁠ ⁠a Year in Religion (in Graphs)⁠ ⁠Evangelical Jews, Educated Church-Goers, & other bits of dizzying data⁠ ⁠5 Religion Graphs w/ a side of Hot Takes⁠ ⁠Myths about Religion & Politics⁠ UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS - ⁠⁠⁠The God of Justice: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Contemporary Longing⁠⁠⁠ This transformative online class brings together distinguished scholars from biblical studies, theology, history, and faith leadership to offer exactly what our moment demands: the rich, textured wisdom of multiple academic disciplines speaking into our contemporary quest for justice. Here you'll discover how ancient texts illuminate modern struggles, how theological reflection deepens social action, and how historical understanding opens new possibilities for faithful engagement with our world's brokenness and beauty. Join John Dominic Crossan, Peter Enns, Casey Sigmon, Aizaiah Yong, & Malcolm Foley As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.FaithAndPolitics.net⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Beer Camp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get info and tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. _____________________ This podcast is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Homebrewed Christianity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theology Nerd Throwdown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rise of Bonhoeffer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 70,000 other people by joining our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack - Process This!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get instant access to over 50 classes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.TheologyClass.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the podcast, drop a review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, send ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠feedback/questions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or become a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠member of the HBC Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing with the summer of stitch theme, in this podcast episode I am talking to the brilliant maker Jennifer Collier, who makes amazing objects in paper using textile techniques. I've known Jennifer for years and we've worked together and supported each other plenty but still needed to twist her arm to do this podcast, for which I am really grateful. We had a fantastic conversation about making and meaning and exploring the heritage of stitch and creative practice.  Jennifer Collier Unit Twelve Gallery Craftspace Made in the Middle touring exhibition  Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

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Wendy Ward - researcher, maker and campaigner around clothes, sustainability and emotional connection to the things we wear. Wendy is a PhD researcher at Sheffield Hallam University investigating product attachment, craft and broken-ness in fashion. Prior to her PhD she taught sewing to adults and wrote five best-selling sewing books. Wendy has long had an interest in sustainability within fashion, she worked at both extremes of the fashion industry: as a designer in fast fashion and for a small sustainable brand, then went on to explore novel ways to recycle textiles for her MA.  Wendy and I have a lot of overlapping interests and lots to talk about. We explore sustainability in the home sewing world, emotional connection to the things that we wear and make, storytelling in making and wearing clothes sustainably and about her campaigning work around textile waste.  Wendy's Instagram Template letter and lots of other links Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

Making MeaningTaHa 40-41David Eagleman, in his book “Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain,” wrote, “Instead of reality being passively  recorded  by the brain, it is actively constructed by it.” This construction is our meaning-making ability.  The meaning we give events change the way we respond to them, how we feel about our lives and those around us.  In this episode we discuss how Allah is reframing the events of Musa's life from what could be seen as a litany of tragedies to a series of training experiences under his Lord's loving  eye.You will learn: 

This episode is a reflection on how I chose to create Cultures of Care Gathering and the sessions, talks and workshops it involves. I also explore the idea of project books, my way of collecting inspiration and ideas into sketchbooks. I'll be sharing a number of project books at the Gathering, alongside my finished works. Find out about Cultures of Care Gathering Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

In the business of education someone telling you that something doesn't make sense is usually the moment to step in and explain, support and resolve the confusion. Helping young people make sense of the world Is our job isn't it? But what if making sense sometimes gets in the way of making meaning?! What is our job as educators in creating opportunities for young people to cultivate meaning in their lives, however that might happen for them? I absolutely loved this comversation with Sam Crosby this week, as we explored his work around the role of ancient myth, story and elders in responding collectively to the times we're in, that many see as a crisis of meaning.There are so many ways that Sam describes the work he does in the world, so here are a few:– Motivational speaker: Three words have followed him through his journey as a speaker: peace, wisdom and courage. Sam helps people to realise they have everything they need inside them. All it takes is clarity.– Workshop host: After accessing ancient myth (particularly for the first time), there is a rare moment of connection with colleagues, friends, community, and Sam takes heart in holding spaces which have been described as ‘safe enough to share what was really going on for me'.– One-on-one guide: The main body of Sam's work is in groups, but he has always maintained a one-on-one connection with a handful of people. These opportunities to go deeper are always matched by those willing to ‘go there'.– Traditional oral storyteller: founder of Recalling Fire: the organisation bringing the oral tradition back to the modern west. Sam has facilitated immersive weekend-long events, hosted storytelling evenings and been guest speaker on stages and at rallies.– A ‘cryer': a once guarded and proud man, Sam is now open and willing to model the vulnerability he accessed in coming to terms with the birth of his son with a profound brain disorder.– Well-versed in organisational environments: Sam has worked for over 10 years as a marketing and communications expert, representing agencies around the world before opening my own consultancy.– Sure-foot: He is a wild camper and a trainee mountain leader. He habitually practices ‘nature solos' as guided by The Bio-Leadership Project, spending 24 hours alone in a wild spot without food, book, phone or anything else to ‘do' as he focuses his energy on purely ‘being'.– Group guide: Sam has developed and facilitated events to bring the people of organisations and groups closer together, including conservationists with The Wildlife Trusts, activists with Right to Roam and social prescribers with Newquay Orchard.– Mentor, A Band of Brothers: the charity mentoring young men at risk of the justice system.– Fellow: The Bio-Leadership Fellowship.– Alumni: Dartington College of Arts, Dr Martin Shaw's The Westcountry School of Myth and Advaya's Rewilding Mythology– TEDx SpeakerSam also has a fantastic podcast called Drop the Map (https://open.spotify.com/show/6U3NnuKxk1zG4BYdMcahZa), and you can find out more about him at https://www.samuelcrosby.com/ and https://www.recallingfire.com. Other links:https://recallingfire.substack.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/campfiresam/

It's episode FIFTY! and the podcast's 4th birthday this week. This is just a mini solo one, sharing some of the story of the Cultures of Care project and how I've brought it all together to create Cultures of Care Gathering 19-20 July. Find out about Cultures of Care Gathering Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

Deb McGuire is back! We recording a long conversation and I've split it into two episodes, of which this is the second. I suggest you start with Episode 48 first, as that's where Deb introduces herself and her work. This is a continuation of our chat which focusses more on Mary Linwood and my forthcoming exhibition about her (opening 13th September at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery). Much like the first episode, this is a fun chat between two people really fascinated by Mary Linwood's life and work. Find out about Cultures of Care Gathering Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

In this series I'm exploring textile making and the many complex meanings around textile making practice. This episode is the first of a two-parter with quilt maker and historian Deb McGuire, because we had so much to talk about that we made two episodes! There's such a lot of overlap in our interests that its not surprising that we talked for ages! We talk about her work in quilting in a frame, her research and lots about the emotions of sewing and working with others. Find out about Cultures of Care Gathering Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

Summary/Guest Bio Leo Marrs is a visionary founder, writer, and brand architect helping world-builders create with purpose in the New Meaning Economy. Raised in the wilderness of Alaska and forever transformed by a consciousness-expanding experience at age 27, Leo blends ancient wisdom, systems thinking, and future-focused design into a practical framework he calls Evolution by Intelligent Design (ExID). His work guides creators to access deeper intelligence, navigate paradox, and make things that truly matter. Inside this episode: • What is the New Meaning Economy — and why does it matter now • Why being a “creator” today is more about making meaning than making things • How trauma, systems, and consciousness intersect in creative expression • Why legacy is rooted in impact, not visibility • A visionary look at how to bridge the spiritual and structural in your life's work This conversation is a call to the conscious creators — to shift from production to presence, and from output to meaningful impact. Connect with Leo Marrs: Website: https://www.leomarrs.com/ Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review the podcast. Your feedback helps us bring you more high-frequency, purpose-filled conversations.

Evidence-based psychotherapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy, are the best tools we have to treat PTSD for most people–at least as long as those in need are able to access these therapies. A number of barriers may exist, such as availability of trained therapists, insurance coverage (or lack thereof), or even life stressors standing in the way. During the COVID-19 pandemic, trauma exposure exploded exponentially while at the same time access to care due to lockdowns and social distancing was severely diminished. In this episode of Practical for Your Practice, we chat with Dr. Sheila Rauch, one of the authors of the Prolonged Exposure Therapist Guide, about her many exciting projects to expand access to effective care for PTSD. As she explains, “the more doors that we have for people with PTSD to enter and get effective treatment, the more people are going to actually do that.” Join us for one of our new favorite episodes to hear about self-help approaches, PE in primary care, immediate interventions in emergency departments, and shifting the name of PE to “Processing Emotions.”Sheila A.M. Rauch, Ph.D., ABPP, co-led design and now serves as Deputy Director of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Director of Mental Health Research and Program Evaluation at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. For over 20 years, Dr. Rauch's work in VA and Academic Medical settings focuses on developing programs, conducting research, and providing PTSD and Anxiety Disorders treatment with the goal to improve access to effective mental health treatment. Her research focuses on examination of mechanisms involved in the development and treatment of PTSD and improving access to effective interventions. She has led several PTSD treatment outcome and mechanisms trials including pharmaceutical and therapy trials focused on moving interventions for PTSD into medical and primary care settings. She has published over 220 peer-reviewed scholarly articles as well as many chapters and six books on anxiety disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She developed an effective primary care based PTSD intervention that is in use across VA and many civilian settings and has also worked to get treatment out of the clinic and into the hands of those who need it with apps, self-guided workbooks, and web-based interventions. Her work examines neurobiology and factors involved in the development, maintenance, and treatment of anxiety disorders, psychosocial factors in medical settings, and the relation between physical health and anxiety. Her recent books include Retraining the Brain and Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences.Resources mentioned in this episode:Rauch, S. A. M., & Rothbaum, B. O. (2023). Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences: A Self-Guided Program. Oxford University Press.Virtually Better. (2024). Messy Memories [Mobile app]. Available on Google Play and Apple App StorePE in Primary Care training: VA and military providers can reach out to Margaret.venners@va.gov for training, and civilian providers can reach out to jgarlick@med.umich.eduPractical for Your Practice voice mail: speakpipe.com/cdpp4pPractical for Your Practice email: cdp-podcast-ggg@usuhs.eduCalls-to-action:Remember that emotions aren't dangerousGet training in brief treatment models (e.g. PCPE. see above)Subscribe to the Practical for Your Practice PodcastSubscribe to The Center for Deployment Psychology Monthly Email at https://deploymentpsych.org/CDP-MED-Opt-In

It's been a while, but Making Meaning is back! This series will be full of conversations about textile making and meaning. This episode is with Jayne Childs. We talk about lace and heritage and the passion to innovate and create as well as the history of materials and methods. We talk about creating artwork and wearable pieces, about the stories that old cloth can tell, about telling new stories through contemporary practice and about collecting and reusing lace.  You can find Jayne's work at: https://jcmiddlebrook.co.uk/ Join Ruth's email list Find out more about Maker Membership ruthsinger.com/membership Full details of the episode, including a transcript

On the latest episode of In Your Head Radio, I sat down with Mike Long, co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More and sole author of the powerful sequel Taming the Molecule of More. We dove into the science and psychology of dopamine—that feel-good neurotransmitter tied to the brain's reward circuit and pleasure center. But as Mike explains, dopamine isn't just about experiencing pleasure—it's also about chasing it. There are two ways we encounter dopamine: The pleasure of the moment and the anticipation of what might happen. When it comes to decision-making, this dual nature can cloud our judgment. Are we making choices based on present satisfaction—or are we hooked on future possibilities that may never come? Mike also raised a powerful point: when we're always chasing dopamine, we risk overlooking meaning and purpose in our lives. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about how brain chemistry shapes motivation, behavior, and fulfillment. This episode and more are available on Audible, Amazon Music, Amazon Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, and Podcast Addict.

Life In All Its Fullness: Idols & Making Meaning At Work (4.6.25, Maddie Abbott) by River NYC Sermons

In this episode of the Volunteer Nation Podcast, Tobi Johnson invites Dr. Rob Lion onto the show to discuss people-first leadership and fostering stronger collaboration between paid staff and volunteers. Dr. Rob Lion is a professor, consultant, and principal of Black River Performance Management, who shares expert insights on creating a human-centric organizational culture. Together, they explore key strategies for effective communication, trust-building, and conflict resolution—essential elements for nurturing a supportive and engaged team. The conversation also highlights actionable steps that volunteer coordinators can take to enhance volunteer engagement and make a lasting impact from their position. By focusing on leadership strategies that prioritize people, organizations can create an environment where both employees and volunteers feel valued and motivated. Whether you're a leader, coordinator, or simply passionate about volunteerism, this episode offers practical tips to help drive meaningful change through strategic leadership. Full show notes: 156. People-first Leadership & Strengthening Teams with Dr. Rob Lion People-first Leadership - Episode Highlights [03:42] - Diving into People First Leadership with Dr. Rob [03:57] - Dr. Rob's Journey and Insights [18:07] - Challenges and Solutions in People First Leadership [38:02] - Developing an Operations Plan for Volunteer Teams [38:21] - The Importance of Making Meaning in Volunteering [39:22] - Challenges in Job Descriptions and Hiring Processes [40:18] - Integrating Volunteer Frameworks into Practice [44:24] - Addressing Volunteer Coordinator Challenges [46:02] - Building Relationships and Trust [55:32] - Handling Conflicts Between Volunteers and Staff [01:01:32] - The Role of Socialization in Volunteer Programs [01:06:19] - People First Leadership and Community Building Helpful Links VolunteerPro Impact Lab 2025 Volunteer Management Progress Report – The Recruitment Edition  Volunteer Nation Podcast Episode #121: Intuitive Leadership in Volunteer Coordination with Fran Horwich Volunteer Nation Podcast Episode #022: My Fave 6 Nonprofit Leadership and Management Wins  Volunteer Nation Podcast Episode #017: My Top 12 Nonprofit Leadership Tips Learned the Hard Way Volunteer Nation Podcast Episode #101: Tap the Power of Psychological Contracts with Pam Kappelides  Black River Performance Management  Find Rob on LinkedIn  Thanks for listening to this episode of the Volunteer Nation podcast. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review so we can reach more people like you who want to improve the impact of their good cause. For more tips and notes from the show, check us out at TobiJohnson.com. For any comments or questions, email us at WeCare@VolPro.net.

In this deeply moving episode, Kate Shepherd sits down with Gabrielle Savory Bailey for a Listener Lab conversation that explores creativity as a force for connection, healing, and resistance in difficult times. Gabrielle shares her experiences as a Quaker, an artist, and a facilitator of creative communities, weaving together insights on spirituality, vulnerability, and the power of shared creative expression.Together, they discuss:✨ How creativity helps combat loneliness and fosters belonging✨ The role of spirituality in creative practices✨ The power of creativity as resistance in a divided world✨ How difficult conversations can lead to deeper understanding✨ Why creativity is not frivolous—it is necessaryThrough stories, laughter, and moments of deep reflection, this conversation highlights the essential role creativity plays in restoring balance and helping us navigate life's challenges.Takeaways:

Babur Ilchi speaks to Camilla Dilshat, a sculpture artist and Woodwork Fellow at the City & Guilds of London Art School. This episode, they talk about how her sculptures explore her Uyghur identity and bring understanding to her experience in diaspora.Follow Camilla on Instagram: www.instagram.com/camilladilshatHost: Babur Ilchi Editor: MirkamelFollow us at @TheTarimNetwork on all platforms and check out our website: thetarimnetwork.com

Data, data, data! We know that what gets measured, improves. Join Molly, Dr. Eve, and guest Katie Booth, Legacy School Principal at Silver Springs Elementary School, as they talk about how to lean into data in a doable, practical way.

Series Five of Making Meaning is here. A lot of this series will be focussing on textiles, although there will be some other stories, conversations and solo episodes coming up too. This week I am starting by sharing two of my talks from the Cultures of Care Group from the end of 2024. Cultures of Care Group is a free online discussion group about care in creative practice. Each month I share a talk about my reflections on an aspect of care in my creative work. In October and November 2024 the group discussed textiles, and I've combined these two talks into this one episode to launch this new series focussed on cloth and sewing, and all the meanings they contain.  Join a future Cultures of Care group Find out more about my Mary Linwood project Join my newsletter Full details of the episode, including a transcript

From Nomada Studio, the creators of Gris, comes new puzzle-platformer Neva: the moving tale of a young swordswoman named Alba and her lifelong bond with a magnificent wolf as they embark on a thrilling adventure through a rapidly dying world. And all we have to say is...HOW DARE YOU?! But forreal though, this game packs a ton of emotional weight in a short, beautifully wrapped package, with lessons on grief, growth, and the cyclical nature of life. Let's get into it!1:01 - Patreon shoutouts3:32 - Dragon Age: The Veilguard said trans rights14:22 - Neva discussion begins57:41 - SPOILERS begin1:09:59 - SPOILERS end"In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, This Dialogue Option Lets You Declare Your Character Is Trans" by Kenneth Shepard for Kotaku - https://kotaku.com/dragon-age-veilguard-trans-choice-rook-gender-pronouns-1851682607"Neva Review: Parenting at the End of the World" by Mitchell Demorest for Slant Magazine - https://www.slantmagazine.com/games/neva-review/ Side Questtinyurl.com/opolivebranchOperation Olive Branch is a grassroots collective effort to amplify Palestinian voices and their GoFundMes – visit the link to learn more or visit their Instagram page at @operationolivebranch.Watch the live recording of this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/EWRIG2BF_-MAbout Pixel TherapyWe're a podcast queering and transcending video games for all kinds of gamers and those who love them--get cozy with us! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Join for free or unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod

Holly Epperly joins us for a story about self-discovery and making your own meaning from life's messages.Holly Epperly is a mother to 3 elementary aged children and a Kentuckian since she was very young. Raised in a family that encouraged and facilitated artistic expression, she has always had a story to share. Writing for connection, communication and sometimes therapy, she hopes to continue sharing her thoughts and experiences through stories and poetry in the years to come.Theme song "Appalachian Lofi" composed and performed by Bryan Klausing and Christine Cole.

In this episode, we're talking about memes. Pictures have become a short-cut for thinking. People can forward a meme faster than their good judgment can stop it. How do people make meaning with memes? NOTES: Def: Dictionary.com: an image, video, piece of text, etc., typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users, often with slight variations.  "celebrity gossip and memes often originate on the site" The word “meme” comes from the Greek mimema, meaning something that has been “imitated.” According to Britannica, the word was first introduced by Richard Dawkins, a British biologist, in his book The Selfish Gene; his intention was for “meme” to sound similar to "gene.” RECAP/TAKEAWAYS Memes target emotions and are shared impulsively. Memes don't substitute for arguments. Forwarding a meme does not equate to knowing the truth or understanding an argument. Meme's fuel outrage, even over things that don't deserve outrage. GET IN TOUCH: We'd love to hear from you. Please send us an email or question at comment@cityonahillpodcast.com. MUSIC: Little Lily Swing, Tri-Tachyon, Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 International, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri-Tachyon/the-kleptotonic-ep/little-lily-swing

This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here. If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here.Enjoy this special episode.In this special episode recorded live at the  UDL-Con: International Conference, host Jethro Jones interviews Shelley Berman, Chair of the Board at CAST, about the transformative nature of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). They explore how UDL shifts the educational focus from fixing students to fixing the educational system itself, emphasizing the importance of creating responsive and empowering learning environments.00:00 Introduction to UDL Con and Shelley Berman01:36 The Life-Changing Impact of UDL13:30 Shifting Perspectives from Students to Systems08:15 The Importance of Knowing the Students12:47 Creating Empowering Learning Environments16:48 Making Meaning in Education We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Sarah and Beth talk to Jessica Grose about her work reporting on religiosity (and the lack thereof) in America. Jessica has reported in depth on the "religious nones," people who identify as having no religious practice or faith. Then, we share a conversation with Vanessa Zoltan about finding sacred meaning in secular work.TOPICS DISCUSSEDReligious Nones with Jessica GroseFinding the Sacred in Secular Texts with Vanessa ZoltanFind out about how to have Sarah and Beth speak to your organization and learn about upcoming events.Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.