Podcasts about midwest institute

We take a bite out of the First Nations Garden, a healing space for the Intertribal Native community of Chicago. Co-founder Fawn Pochel (they/kwe) shares the origins of this youth-led project, the importance of establishing and maintaining relationship with plant relatives, and how the garden has transformed the neighborhood and provided a community gathering place for celebrations, education, and practicing intertribal traditions. Additional Resources and References from this episode: Learn more about First Nations Garden and follow the project at @firstnationsgarden Chi Nations Youth Council – a youth organization creating safe space for Native youth through arts, activism, and education. Follow the council @chinationsyouthcouncil Indigenous Grounds – an emerging organization striving to create a more sustainable world. Follow the project @indigenous.groundsPrevious Take the Last Bite episodes that center food justice, the joys of growing and cooking food, and innovations in urban farming: Queers Who Make Beers – a chat with queer and trans folks in the craft microbrewing industry working to improve working conditions for marginalized service workersFerrets, Farming, and Fat-Kid Food – a segment about growing basil in shipping containers and a segment about cooking with taste-loss due to long-COVID‘Chef' is Gender Neutral – brunch baddie Catie Randazzo talks about wanting to connect queer and trans youth to service industry skillsFor questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of Chappell Roan through a brief queer history of Midwest music and media influences. Host R.B. Brooks (they/them) highlights queer and trans music artists with ties to the Midwest, how the Midwest is used intentionally in film and streaming series for dramatic effect, and the impact of Midwest stereotypes on racialized and gendered assumptions about the region.Additional Resources and References: In a Queer Time and Place by Jack HalberstamRolling Stone article about Chappel Roan's Casual release Teen Vogue culture story about Chappell Roan Right On, Cuee (Take the Last Bite interview with Black trans hip hop artist Cuee WrightFor questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of local legislation with Minnesota State Representatives Liish Kozlowski (they/them) and Leigh Finke (she/her). We all have a role to play – but our roles aren't all the same. We chat with these powerhouses about their motivations to run for office, their experiences on the legislative floor, and how Trans Refuge Bills can offer a pathway to improved living conditions for trans, nonbinary, two spirit, and intersex people.Additional Resources and References from this episode: Learn more about the Transgender Justice Teach-In and check out video recordings of our previous panel discussions.For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We bite into a hard conversation around Nex Benedict's death as well as the two teenagers who killed Brianna Ghey receiving life sentences after jury conviction. Robert Alberts (they/them) and host R.B  Brooks (they/them) process their rough thoughts and devastated feelings in an attempt to answer “what does it mean that the project of annihilating trans children has fallen into the hands of other children?” and also “what does justice look like in these instances?” Additional Resources and References from this episode: Oklahoma Medical Examiner's office releases Nex Benedict's autopsy reportTeenagers who killed Brianna Ghey receive life sentences after jury conviction TransLifeLife – a trans peer support and hotline run by trans volunteer For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of Fat Con! In January 2024, Tristan and R.B. attended Fat Con in Seattle, a celebration of fat joy featuring keynotes, a fashion show, and brunch. These fattie baddies reminisce on their glorious time at the inaugural event and share their aspirations for a Midwest Fat Fest.Additional Resources and References: Learn more about Fat Con in Seattle at FatCon.orgAlso check out Philly FatCon Revisit “Trans Fat: Lessons from Large Trans Folks” via video or podcast  Timeline: The ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment” from the Columbia SpectatorFor questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org.We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of Midwest queer history! Vince Tripi (he/him, co/cos) is a homegrown historian dedicated to compiling LGBTQ+ history into digestible exhibits for pride-goers and LGBTQ+ youth. We chat about his latest project called “Flyover Country,” an exhibit highlighting LGBTQ+ firsts of the Midwest, including some wild discoveries about the first few years of the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference. Additional Resources and References from this episode: Check out all of Vince's LGBTQ+ history exhibits: https://vince.lgbt/exhibits/Learn more about MBLGTACC at mblgtacc.orgRead the full news release about the Institute receiving an award an ACPA Learn more about the Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities For questions, comments, or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org.We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We're delivering a batch of small bites featuring Doctor Who and extraterrestrial gender education [06:29]; parallels and lessons from a trainwreck in East Palestine, Ohio and Gaza, Palestine [35:54]; and getting things done (like web coding) with empathy [45:27].Additional Resources and References from this episode: No Pride in Genocide – a collective of Queer and Trans anti-zionist Palestinians, Arab/SWANA folks, Jews, and allies working for a free Palestine.Article: Norfolk Southern continues to defend CEO Alan Shaw's leadership Article: Doctor Who has always been woke, and that's the way real fans like itGoblin.tools –  a collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people find overwhelming or difficultFor questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org.Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of strategy and impact for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, Bessie is joined by Stephanie Skora and Raeghn Draper to talk about the upcoming local elections in Chicago. They cover topics ranging from our right to vote or not vote as we see fit, voting based on personal values, single-issue voting, the importance of local elections, and so much more!Stephanie Skora is a writer, educator, speaker, organizer, and non-profiteer based in Chicago, Illinois. She lives as a Stone Top hard femme trans Lesbian and working-class anti-Zionist Ashkenazi Jew, and mobilizes her identities to work in solidarity with Palestinians, to queer Jewish spaces, and to fight for justice and liberation for all trans people. Stephanie is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Brave Space Alliance, serves as Board Treasurer for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, and is the author and editor of the "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide. When not working or organizing, Stephanie can be found enjoying the pleasures of life for a Virgo: food, love, and being right.Raeghn Draper is a Chicago storyteller, digital strategist, and organizer. They craft compelling copy that brings brands to life through powerful language. They are passionate about advocating for hospitality workers and challenging toxic cultures in the industry. With 12+ years of experience, they draw inspiration from diverse perspectives and utilize the world around them to bring dreams to life through words.To check out the Girl I Guess voter guide, visit: www.stephanieskora.com/voter-guide**Please Note: As a 501c3 organization, we do not endorse or support any political candidates or parties. The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Alternatives. We aim to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and encourage critical thinking and informed discourse.

BrownTown sits down with co-authors of the "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide, three-peat guest Stephanie Skora and newcomer Raeghn Draper to talk all things 2024 Cook County Democratic Primary Elections. From ethics and attitudes in long-form opinion journalism to new endorsement standards surrounding Palestinian liberation, the gang situates the relationship between electoralism and the Left in this moment and extrapolates its potential for the future. Originally recorded February 8, 2024. GUESTSStephanie Skora is a writer, educator, speaker, organizer, and non-profiteer based in Chicago, Illinois. She lives as a Stone Top hard femme trans Lesbian and working-class anti-Zionist Ashkenazi Jew, and mobilizes her identities to work in solidarity with Palestinians, to queer Jewish spaces, and to fight for justice and liberation for all trans people. Stephanie is the Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer of Brave Space Alliance, serves as Board Treasurer for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, and is the co-author and editor of the "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Raeghn Draper is a Chicago-based writer, community organizer, and hospitality professional originally from Milwaukee, WI. Since 2019, they have been involved in the Chicago social justice scene and co-founded the Chicago Hospitality Accountable Actions Database (CHAAD) Project. This commitment extends to their current role at Futures Institute as the Lead Storyteller, where they blend creativity with a drive for social change. Through their activism and advocacy, they strive to raise awareness of the issues that affect workers of color in the industry and work toward meaningful change. Follow them on Instagram. Mentioned in episode and more information:Previous episodes. 80 & 60 with Stephanie SkoraKim Foxx's trajectory (1, 2, 3, 4)Rossana Rodriguez: Passing the Chicago Ceasefire vote & 2019 election winHow the U.S. Drove Venezuelans North (In These Times)New endorsement standards regarding PalestineBring Chicago Home & its Golden Shrug!Injustice Watch's 2024 Cook County Judicial Primary Election GuideOpinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, Stephanie, and Raeghn as individuals, not their organizations or places of work.CREDITS: Intro and outro music from Polls by Piff Marti. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles.--Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti and Dr. Paramjit “Romi” Chopra discuss the processes involved in successful interventional radiology practice management. Dr. Chopra is an interventional radiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. He is the founder and CEO of Midwest Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapies. Dr. Chopra advises young IRs against going solo, and he suggests finding people who've done it before, to avoid “reinventing the wheel.” Dr. Chopra emphasizes the importance of adopting a patient-centered approach, building systems, developing business sense, and understanding risk. He shares his own experiences of building systems using Salesforce and explains the concept of ‘omni-channel healthcare delivery'. He particularly discusses the importance of patient, provider, and payer relationships, and he offers solutions for dealing with inherent complications. The episode also covers identifying the right electronic health record and developing an effective inventory management system. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Medtronic IN.PACT 018 DCB https://www.medtronic.com/018 Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 05:41 - Shift from Academic Medicine to Entrepreneurship 09:40 - Patient-Centered Care in Interventional Radiology 11:13 - Challenges of Starting an Independent Practice 17:49 - Role of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Modern Healthcare 26:15 - Challenges of Implementing EHRs in Interventional Radiology 35:30 - Misconceptions about Outpatient Based Labs (OBLs) 37:01 - Understanding the Payer System 38:19 - Challenge of Insurance Coverage 51:43 - Practice Management Companies --- RESOURCES MIMIT Healthcare: https://mimithealth.com/physicians-executives The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber: https://a.co/d/2TuGpTn AdvancedMD Cloud Based EMR: https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk Athena Cloud Based EMR: https://www.athenahealth.com/landing/athenaclinicals CIMSS Management Services Organization (MSO): https://www.cimss.com/ Salesforce: https://www.salesforce.com/

We take a bite out of queer animation, TV shows and characters with resident nerds Andy Newhouse and Michelle Walters. We discuss the finale of The Owl House, D20's Dungeons and Drag Queens, and which other queer streaming moments we'd smash or pass. Additional Resources & References  Listen to “The Anatomy of a Liberatory Think Tank” Learn more about the Writers Guild of America (WGA) StrikeStreaming & TV Show Recommendations and References The Owl House The Legend of Vox MachinaAvatar: The Last Airbender The Legend of Korra The Last Airbender directed by M. Night Shyamalan Harley QuinnD20 Dungeons and Drag Queens Gravity Falls The Ultimatum: Queer Love For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of emergency-room and travel nursing with Britney Daniels, a Black, masculine-presenting, tattooed lesbian and author of “Journal of a Black Queer Nurse”. We chat about Britney's observations in the emergency room, the derailment that led to her career, and her high hopes for improvements to healthcare systems. Connect with Britney Daniels  Website: https://blackqueernurse.co/  Instagram: @BlackQueerNurse Find Journal of a Black Queer Nurse through Common Notions Additional Resources & ReferencesOmaha City Council unanimously approves renaming of street to commemorate activist and musical artist Dominique Morgan For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of a Google Doodle commemorating Native American and lesbian activist Barbara May Cameron. We're joined by queer Mexican and Chitimachan artist Sienna Gonzales, aka Somewhere in June, who had the opportunity to design the homepage artwork. We discuss the stepping stones into her artistic and queer identities, a bumpy road to a BFA from UCLA, and the process of creating a visual homage to a queer powerhouse. Connect with Sienna Gonzales Website: https://www.somewhereinjune.com Instagram: @somewhere_in_june  TikTok: @somewhere_in_june Additional Resources & References Check out the Google Doodle of Barbara May Cameron designed by Sienna Gonzales, including a Q&A with the artist and a letter from Linda Boyd-Durkee, Barbara's long-term partner   Barbara May Cameron contributed an essay titled “Gee, You Don't Seem Like an Indian from the Reservation” to the anthology This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org.We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of Third Places, such as conferences, think tanks, liberation labs and other liberatory-conscious spaces that offer queer and trans community and connection outside of home, work and social media.Host R.B. Brooks (they/them) reflects on sharing (third) space with a small but mighty group of LGBTQ+ higher education scholars and educators to examine how to make LGBTQ+ centers/spaces on college campuses anti-racist spaces and how the facilitation, environment, and pace of the think-tank offered a liberatory framework for new possibilities. --Additional Resources & References  Learn more about Third Places:  Michigan Minds episode – “Exploring How the Pandemic has Impacted Third Places”  Ray Oldenburg, who coined the concept of Third Places, penned a newsletter to urban planners warning of “Our Vanishing ‘Third Places'”  Allie Conti writes for The Atlanitic – “Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place'” AlibsWrites blogs about “The Death of Third Places and the Evolution of Communities” for Illumination on Medium  Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown published by AK PressResources for centering anti-racism work in LGBTQ+ spaces on college campuses:  The American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Strategic Imperative for Racial Justice & Decolonization  Consortium of Higher Education LGBTQ+ Resource Professionals Policy & Practice Recommendations --For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a large bite out of fat trans folk's experiences & unearth some incredible lessons about desire, wellness, design, language, love and so much more. In December of 2022, the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity hosted the 6th annual Transgender Justice Teach-In and invited TK Morton, Dr. Jonathan Higgins, and Shane Smoore to participate in a discussion about the intersections of being fat, trans, and nonbinary. This episode is the recording from that live webinar. Additional Resources & References Check out the YouTube recording & learn more about the panelists of the 6th annual Transgender Justice Teach-In Virginia Sole-Smith, host of the Burnt Toast podcast, chats with NPR about her new book Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture Imani Barbarin aka Crutches&Spice stitches a clip of Ali C. Lopez discussing the fetishization of Blackness, transness, disability and fatness on the Whatever podcast  For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a BIG bite out of BRUNCH with Catie Randazzo, a nonbinary chef from Columbus, Ohio who showed off their “filthy biscuits” as a cheftestant on HBOMax's The Big Brunch—a wholesome cooking competition where the winner gets support with their big food dream. We chat about Catie's vision for connecting trans youth to food & service industry skills, their queer & culinary come-ups in fast food kitchens, and some of their favorite moments on The Big Brunch.Additional Resources & References   Learn more about Catie's food-dream-in-progress, Geneva House Safe Place for Youth – provides support and care to youth experiencing homelessness Listen to our episode Queers Who Make Beers from Season One to hear from Minneapolis-based microbrewers on the ways they want to create higher standards for workplace conditions & their unique pathways into the field. For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bit out of queer comic books with Amara Vear, the Queer Comic Peddler. We geek out about our personal literary faves, the impact of book banning, and the future of queer publishing.Additional Resources & References  Learn more about participating in the Makers Market at MBLGTACC 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky! From the Intro   Target's official statement announcing some Pride Merch would be removed  NPR reports on threats to Target employees regarding Pride Merch Trans artist Erik Carnell receives surge in sales after Target pulls his designs  From the Episode Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe  PEN America files federal lawsuit against Florida School District over book bans All Boys Aren't Blue by George M Johnson Thirsty Mermaids and Snapdragons by Kat Leyh Luna by Julie Anne Peters  For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs, Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

Snapbacks. Rings of keys. An inability to sit properly. We all know a queer trope when we see one but where do they come from? And what's the line between a queer stereotype and a queer trope? We take a bite out of queer stereotypes with Justin Drwencke and Danielle Kropveld from the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Additional Resources & References  Follow Take the Last Bite on TikTok and check out R.B.'s updates on Bud Light's activity in the post-partnership with Dylan Mulvaney For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of marine conservation and documentary filmmaking with Nova West (they/them), Angel Morris (they/them), and Nicole Morris (she/they/he)– the producers and muses of “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist's Story.” We chat about how what started as an impromptu instagram DM and a conversation about childhood dreams manifested into a cinematic journey deeper than the ocean. Resources & ReferencesFrom the episode  Stream “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist's Story” for FREE on WaterBear Jackson Wild– provided equipment that aided the filmmakers in capturing underwater footage. An organization that “elevates impactful storytelling at the nexus of nature, science, and climate.” 500 Queer Scientists– a visibility campaign for LGBTQ+ people and their allies working in STEM and STEM-supporting jobs  “Undrowned: Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals” by Alexis Pauline Gumbs  “Evolution's Rainbow: Diversity, Gender, and Sexuality in Nature and People” by Joan Roughgarden  From the Introduction Rep. Zooey Zephyr barred from the Montana state legislature for defending trans rights Rep. Mauree Turner removed from committee assignments for protecting trans protestors in Oklahoma Tucker Carlson fired from Fox News L Word cast recognized at the White House for Lesbian Visibility Week  For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We kick off season four talking to Charlie Sprinkman (he/they), creator of the Everywhere is Queer map– an interactive tool to locate queer and trans businesses around the globe. We chat about the inspiration for the project, the importance of promoting queer-owned businesses, and Sprinkman's big ideas for the future of the map. Additional Resources & References   Join us in Lexington, Kentucky for the 31st annual Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference! Learn more at mblgtacc.org The Tennessee Three– when the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives expelled Justin Pearson and Justin Jones from their seats, their constituents were quick to ensure they were reinstated 30 Million dollars raised during TikTokaThon– Mercury Stardust aka The Trans Handy Ma'am and Jory aka alluringskull on TikTok hosted a 30+ hour livestream to raise money for Point of Pride, an organization that creates access to gender-affirming healthcare needs For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org We're on TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

How's your heart, physically and emotionally? February is American Heart Month and this year the focus is on empowering Black adults to reduce their risks of heart problems.  That's because the CDC says Black Americans ages 35 to 54 are two times more likely to die from heart disease than white adults. MPR News host Angela Davis digs into why that is and what you can do about it, beyond eating healthy and exercising. Listen back to some of our Wednesday wellness shows that cover how to sleep better and how to forgive someone and ease that emotional and physical agony. Hear from two Black cardiologists who will tell us how to improve the heart health of Black Minnesotans. Guests: Mary Hayes Grieco is the author of the book: “Unconditional Forgiveness: A Simple and Proven Method to Forgive Everyone and Everything.” She's also the director of The Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training in Minneapolis.   Dr. Michael Howell is a neurologist who specializes in sleep disorders. He's program director of the Clinical Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Hennepin Healthcare and the University of Minnesota, as well as medical director of the Fairview Sleep Center in Edina. Dr. Virend Somers is a Mayo Clinic cardiologist with expertise in the metabolic and cardiovascular aspects of sleep. Dr. LaPrincess Brewer is a cardiologist and assistant professor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Her research focuses on heart disease prevention and testing new public health approaches to eliminating the racial disparities in cardiovascular disease.  Dr. Courtney Jordan Baechler is medical director of health equity and health promotion at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation at Allina Health. She's also a cardiologist practicing with Allina Health. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.   

In 2022, what was something you did that you didn't think was possible? In this small bites series, we sink our teeth into this question and more as we discuss overcoming imposter syndrome as a web developer (05:19), seeking answers through a faulty healthcare system (25:45), and the hard choice of going no-contact with a family member (54:16).Resources and References: “War Isn't Cancel Culture” – this episode of Cancel Me, Daddy tucks into the outlandish claims conservative media made connecting Russia's invasion of Ukraine with pronoun usage The Care We Dream Of by Zena Sharman For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of student loan debt cancellation with Juan Ramiro Sarmiento (he/him), press secretary of Young Invincibles. We examine the history of higher education becoming less affordable, the emergence of student loan debt cancellation as a political platform, and upcoming legal battle over federal loan forgiveness. Additional Resources & References Getting Through the Holidays: Suggestions for LGBTQ+ Folks – a list compiled by the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Young Invincibles – elevating the voices of young Americans Debt Collective– a union of debtors COVID-19 and Students in Higher Education – using data collected in the Access to Higher Education Survey, researchers from the Williams Institute in collaboration with the Point Foundation examine the experiences of LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ students during the COVID-19 pandemic What is mutual aid? – this article interview of Dean Space provides an overview of mutual aid as a community-care practice “Diagnosis: Debt” – a reporting partnership between KHN and NPR exploring the scale, impact, and causes of medical debt in America For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

Holiday traditions and festive gatherings are an opportunity to see family and old friends. While this time of year can be filled with joy, it might not be wonderful for everyone.    Along with the people who love and support you, there may also be someone who caused you pain and that person could be sitting at the table.    You might not have forgiven this person because of the anger, resentment, and bitterness their actions have caused you. But holding on to that pain can eat away at you and could be harmful to your health.  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Mary Hayes Grieco about forgiveness and why forgiving the people who hurt you the most is beneficial to your health.    Guest:   Mary Hayes Grieco is the author of “Unconditional Forgiveness: A Simple and Proven Method to Forgive Everyone and Everything” and the director of The Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training in Minneapolis.    Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. 

We take a slow, careful bite out of processing the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs. Host R.B. Brooks (they/them) pieces together what we've learned in the aftermath of the shooting, tracks the circumstances and context that produced the tragic incident, and grapples with key questions about how we move forward.Additional Resources & References   MSNBC's The ReidOut broadcast featuring Pulse survivor and Equality Florida Press Secretary Brandon Wolf “The Deadly Consequences of Hate” for Yes! by Sunnivie Brydum and Evette Dionne CNN coverage of Club Q shooting and community response  Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum digital artifacts and description of Amendment 2 Local news article about 18 hate groups in Colorado  GLAAD social media post about gun violence statistics GLAAD infographic about anti-drag attacks and bills GLAAD social media post tracking various data points and incidents related to Club Q shooting Freedom for All Americans anti-trans legislation tracker Pulse Nightclub owner reacts to Club Q shooting For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We take a bite out of trans inclusion and participation in sports with Schuyler Bailar, also known as PinkMantaray on social media. Schuyler was one of the keynote speakers at MBLGTACC 2022 and during our candid conversation he shared incredible wisdom about tackling anti-trans aggressors as well as sharing his story as a young swimmer coming into transness in college. Additional Resources & References   Alicia Kozlowski, an Ojibwe and Mexican-American nonbinary person, is one of many LGBTQ+ candidates becoming the “first” to serve in their elected role  Lia Thomas becomes a national champion and first known trans athlete to win a Division 1 title  To learn more about the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College conference, check out mblgtacc.org For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick ★ Support this podcast ★

We're back for another serving of the 30th annual Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference. This week, members of the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Diversity team come together exactly 24 hours after the closing remarks to honor the 30-year legacy of MBLGTACC, reminisce on the successes and learning curves of this year's gathering, and think about what will manifest in the next 30 years.For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org.We've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org.Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick

We revisit our 2022 Transgender Justice Teach-In where panelists Merrique Jenson, Codi Charles, Romeo Jackson and Bishop Howard discuss building liberated futures with queer and trans youth. In a moment where we've experienced an endless barrage of anti-trans attacks that deeply affect young trans people, the key messages from this conversation are just as true today as they were a year ago. What do we mean by “youth” and who is afforded the space to be young? What rights do children have and how do we exist in right relationship with trans youth? All these questions are covered on this episode of Take the Last Bite.Find more details about the Transgender Justice Teach-In and where to connect with our panelists at https://sgdinstitute.org/programs/transgender-justice/2021-next-genderationFor questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick

Dr Goke Akinwande with Midwest Institute for Non-Surgical Therapy on their unique to procedure to treat diabetic complications. For more, visit: https://www.mintstl.com/

We take a bite out of reproductive health, rights, and justice with two stellar advocates from Gender Justice and UnRestrict MN. Erin Maye Quade and Abena Abraham share their firsthand experiences on how the landscape has shifted since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and what cumulative actions we can all take to embrace this new, post-Roe terrain.Additional Resources & References: Facebook Gave Police Data to Prosecute a Nebraska Teenager Law Professor Interrupts senator Josh Hawley's Transphobic Line of Questioning  For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.orgWe've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick

We take a bite out of student conference planning with Lulu, Daleelah and Abby, three student leaders from Ohio who've dedicated ample time to planning the 30th annual Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College Conference.We kick off season three talking about the process of coordinating the largest and oldest continuously-held conference for queer and trans+ college students and young adults, what attendees can expect at MBLGTACC 2022, and what the students have learned about themselves by coordinating on this project.To register and learn more about the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Asexual College conference, check out mblgtacc.org.For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org.We've joined TikTok! You can also find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org.Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick

Today I'm talking to AT and Marci Arneson.  They lead the church in Chicago, Illinois and also chair the Catalyst Committee of the International Churches of Christ.  In this episode they talk about: Their conversion and ministry career How they converted 14 people in the first year of their faith What the Catalyst Committee does What it decided at the World Discipleship Summit What it means that Jesus is Lord-period versus Jesus is Lord…if… How to stay idealistic in an increasingly cynical world How to tackle high tension situations The future and challenges of the International Churches of Christ More about AT and Marci: AT and Marci Arneson are currently in their 15th year serving as Evangelist and Women's Ministry Leader for the Chicago Church of Christ. Converted in the Milwaukee Church of Christ in 1992, AT and Marci just recently celebrated 30 years as Christians. AT and Marci went on their first date at 15 years old. In June of this year they celebrated 31 years of marriage. The Arnesons have two adult children; Jessica (age 30) and Stephen (age 28).    Prior to entering the full-time ministry, Marci began her professional career as an elementary school teacher. Marci has been theologically trained through the Midwest Institute of Ministry and the Harding Graduate School of Religion. She also holds certifications as a volunteer for victims of human trafficking in the city of Chicago. AT holds a master's degree in Rhetoric from Marquette University as well as a theological master's degree from the Harding Graduate School of Religion.  Overall the Arnesons have served 29 years in the full-time ministry.    AT and Marci have a deep passion for all of the adventures that come with serving God and His people. The Arnesons led the church planting to Columbus, Ohio in 1996, have been deeply involved in European missions nearly all of their Christian lives and have led on many different levels in Chicago and across the Midwest. Additionally, they have helped train and appoint many elders and elders wives, evangelists, women's ministry leaders and teachers. In recent years their focus has more and more turned to the raising up of the next generations of leaders under their purview. 

BrownTown chops it up about electoral politics, the remap process post-2020 Census, borders and anti-Zionism, and much more with repeat guest (Ep. 60) Stephanie Skora, movement worker and creator of the popular "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide. The gang again takes on the nuances of engaging in electoralism while holding radical politics and the importance international solidarity between colonized peoples. Originally recorded May 16, 2022, before the new Chicago ward map was approved. Spring 2022 marks two years since the most recent Census where the new representational map of our political reality has changed to, so we're told, better reflect our lived populations. It has also been one year after renewed worldwide attention on the Israeli occupation, specifically in the Palestenian neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah. How do we place the remap process within the broader system of American electoralism, for better or worse? More broadly, how do we conceptualize not only the invisible lines of representational democracy based on population in America but also the more militarily enforced borders that manufacture our economic and political reality to justify the state's existence, globally? This is their take. GUESTStephanie Skora is a hard femme Lesbian, trans woman, and anti-Zionist working class Ashkenazi Jew whose activist work centers around Palestinian solidarity organizing, queering Jewish spaces, and fighting for justice and liberation for all trans people. She is the COO of Brave Space Alliance, the South Side LGBTQ Center, the Board President of the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, a longtime member of Jewish Voice for Peace, and the author and editor of the "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide. Check out Stephanie's site and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Mentioned in episode and more information:SoapBox's Census 2020 projectNicole Lee and the 11th Ward, Chicago (Block Club Chi)The Ferguson-Palestine connection (1, 2, 3)Hoda Katebi on holding your institutions accountable Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, and Stephanie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work.CREDITS: Intro music from I Was a Teenage Anarchist by Against Me! and outro music Payback by Immortal Technique ft. Diabolic and Ras Kass. Audio engineered by Kiera Battles. --Bourbon 'n BrownTownFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | PatreonSoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Linktree | Support

We take a bite out of progressive voter guides with Stephanie Skora, author of the "Girl, I Guess Progressive Voter Guide" that provides public education to voters in Illinois's Cook County. We chat about the hesitancy of leftists/progressives/radicals to participate in electoral politics, how voter guides can be used as an accountability tool for politicians, and how voting is one tool of many in our social change toolbox.Some additional resources from this episode:  One LGBTQ+ Indigenous TikTok user's response to PrideOut video breaking down the misuse of the MMIW hand symbol by primarily white TikTok content creators  Starting learning more about the movement around Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Two Spirit people  For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick

We take (another) bite out of the trans policy issues surrounding anti-trans legislation targeting participation in sports. We've pulled the audio from our queer policy event from July 2021 for this special episode as we continue to monitor the impact of these policies in current time. This discussion between Katie Barnes, espn feature writer; Chris Mosier, Olympic Trials athlete and founder of TransAthlete.com; and Naomi Goldberg, deputy director and LGBTQ program director at the Movement Advancement Project makes important connections between the larger movement for trans justice and what's happening in the world of professional, collegiate and K-12 sports. To learn more about the Institute's Queer Policy Series, and to watch a recording of last year's webinar, check out https://sgdinstitute.org/programs/queer-policy For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick

We take a bite out of queer and trans affirming healthcare with Asher Wickell (they/he) a family & marriage therapist based in Wichita, KS. We get philosophical in our exploration of what healing looks like in the face of perpetual harm, how the pandemic has unearthed realizations about the flaws in our healthcare systems, and what a future of affirming care could look like when the current system becomes obsolete. Additional resources & references from this episode:  The Care We Dream Of by Zena Sharman– through a series of essays this book offers possibilities for more liberatory and transformative approaches to LGBTQ+ health and healing.  The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism– journalist and author Naomi Klein investigates how corporate, governmental and private interests are moved forward in the aftermath of major disasters.  Dean Spade on the Promise of Mutual Aid– an interview with Dean Spade, author of Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis (And the Next) “Can therapy solve racism?” – a recent episode on the podcast Code Switch exploring if therapy is a useful tool for addressing the impacts of anti-Blackness.  The Nonlinearity of Healing with Spenta Kandawalla– a recent episode of the Emergent Strategy podcast about centering our material well-being in movement work  For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org To support this podcast and the Institute, visit sgdinstitute.org/givingHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick

We take a bite out of ALL things gender in this roundtable discussion with four members of the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity team. We share our earliest memories of questioning gender, overcoming feeling like trans imposters, and what our hopes are for upcoming generations of trans, nonbinary and intersex youth. Resources mentioned in this episode's intro:  National Center for Trans Equality's blog post about federal administration policy changes supporting trans communities including TSA, Social Security and passports News article about Alabama's recently passed ban on gender-affirming healthcare for trans youth  Freedom for All Americans' legislative tracker monitoring anti-trans policies proposed across the country Check out the full video from our 2021 Transgender Justice Teach-In titled “The Next Genderation: Building Liberated Futures with Queer and Trans Youth” where educators, organizers and change-makers working directly with queer and trans youth share insight for aligning with youth needs. For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick

What does justice smell like? What does a liberated future taste like? Black trans queer artist, scholar, educator, and dreamer TK Morton (ze/zir) has a vision all mapped out and at the center of it all is joy. We chat about seeking daily joy, the importance of seeing trans folks with different body types, and visualizing trans joy using all the senses.To learn more about TK's work around trans joy, check out https://www.tkmorton.com/ or find zir on TikTok and InstagramContent creators mentioned in this episode:  Mercury Stardust aka Trans Handy Ma'am August aka With Love, August Resources and articles about Lia Thomas and trans athletes, referenced in this episode's intro:  “Swimmer Lia Thomas becomes first known trans athlete to win Div1 national championship” ESPN article “The Debate Over Swimmer Lia Thomas at the NCAA Championships” ESPN Daily podcast episode   TransAthlete.com: A resource and policy hub created by trans athlete Chris Mosier to create greater inclusion in athletics   For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.orgHost: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender DiversityCover art: Adrienne McCormick

Our guest's work is centered around getting people to change their mind. Coach Bastian is a writer, speaker, and personal development coach supporting queer and trans entrepreneurs on well-being and mindset. We chat about building queer capital, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and how to stay true to your vision without worrying about pleasing everybody else. To learn more about Coach Bastian's personal development coaching, check out https://www.coachbastian.co/ or follow him on InstagramFor resources and information about the anti-trans bills references in this episode's intro:  Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Tracker Iowa Bill Banning Trans Girls “Don't Say Gay” bill progresses in Florida  Texas Governor and Attorney General claim gender affirming healthcare for minors is “child abuse” For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or at sgdinstitute.org Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick 

We take a bite of queer-affirming therapy with Colton Schoenike (they/them,), M.S., MFT-IT, a training marriage and family therapist based in Menominee, Wisconsin. We talk about protips for queer and trans folks seeking affirming therapists, the continued gatekeeping of trans folks seeking biomedical transitions, and what to do when you just don't vibe with your therapist and how amazing it is when you do. More resources related to queer affirming therapy are available on our website.If you or someone you know needs help through a crisis or navigating their questions about being trans, contact the Trans Lifeline Hotline at US (877) 565-88760 or CA (877) 330-6366For questions, comments or feedback about this episode: lastbite@sgdinstitute.org Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Host: R.B. Brooks, they/them, director of programs for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality & Gender Diversity Cover art: Adrienne McCormick 

For Part I of the interview, please see Previous Post With a shared passion for Music, Text & Story, we talk about the many hurdles young musicians face in getting the support they need to succeed. We talk about the impact of the pandemic and the lessons we've learned along the way. Most importantly we talk about the soul-deep need for community that is the human experience, and how we can use music to connect. New music powerhouse Dr. Lisa Neher (pronouns: she/her, last name pronounced "NEER") is an award-winning composer, mezzo-soprano, and actress on a mission to transform audiences through sound, story, and vulnerability. Described as a “maestro of beautifully wacky noises” (Oregon ArtsWatch) and a composer of “varied and imitable” vocal lines (Contemporary Classical), Lisa writes music inspired by female athleticism, the tender love of friends, the ambiguities of death, and the eerie mystery of deep ocean life. Praised as “a small woman with a very big voice” and “especially alive” (Oregon ArtsWatch), Lisa captivates audiences as a performer with her electrifying dramatic commitment and unforgettable vocal colors. Lisa's musical-theatrical fluency and passion for contemporary music have led to engagements such as Reciter for William Walton's Façade with the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra, the world premiere of Space Station 189: A Micro-Opera for Instagram at New Music Gathering, the first staged version of Sun Songs: Three Micro-Operas by Augusta Read Thomas with the Center for New Music, the world premiere of Aaron Israel Levin's Fiumana, for mezzo-soprano singing while playing the bass drum, and the leading role of Jennifer in the world premiere of Rita Ueda's chamber opera One Thousand White Paper Cranes for Japan with the Singaporean ensemble Chamber Sounds. Her recent engagements include performances with Third Angle New Music, the Resonance Ensemble, Opera Theatre Oregon, Queer Opera, and the International Saxophone Symposium. Lisa is an active advocate for new music, frequently premiering new works as well as established masterworks of the last fifty years. She is the creator of the One Voice Project, a one-woman performance combining contemporary poetry and new musical works for unaccompanied voice chosen through a call for scores initiative. ​Lisa is in high demand as a concert soloist. Her credits include Duruflé's Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, and Coronation Mass, Bach's Magnificat and Ascension Oratorio, and Arvo Part's Pässio, with groups such as the Central Iowa Symphony, the Grinnell Oratorio Singers, and the Chamber Singers of Iowa City. Her operatic credits include Dorabella in Così fan tutte with Iowa City Concert Opera, Dolores in The Gondoliers, Mrs. Malaprop in The Rivals, Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus and Annio in La clemenza di Tito with Martha-Ellen Tye Opera Theatre, the Student in the premiere of the chamber opera The Nightingale and the Rose by Li Kai Han Jeremiah with Helianthus Ensemble, and Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro with the Midwest Institute of Opera. Lisa was a Young Artist with Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre and the Vancouver International Song Institute. Lisa's compositions include solo and chamber music for instruments and vocal works in the operatic, song, and choral genres. Her particular passion for text and poetry has led to works such as her chamber operas Sense of Self, about a triathlete struggling with a breast cancer diagnosis and White Horizon, about a nineteenth-century Arctic expedition gone wrong. Lisa's major song cycle, No One Saves the Earth from Us But Us speaks the the urgency of the global climate crisis. Her commissioners include Third Angle New Music, Third Angle New Music, Opera Elect, Opera Theatre Oregon, Coe College Symphony Orchestra, Kirkwood Community College Choirs, the Glass City Singers, tenor Zach Finkelstein, pianist Michael Kirkendoll, and flutists Rose Bishop and Hal Ide. Lisa was selected to be part of the inaugural year of the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music. Lisa is a member of the Iowa Composer's Forum, Cascadia Composers, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and ASCAP. In addition to her creative work, Lisa coaches singers on technique, acting, and interpretation, and composers on writing and marketing their music. Recognized in particular for her deep knowledge of the voice and extended techniques, she frequently teaches workshops on composing for singers. Lisa has served on faculty at Lewis & Clark College, Coe College, Kirkwood Community College, and Grinnell College. ​Lisa graduated summa cum laude from Lewis & Clark College with degrees in vocal performance, music composition, and theatre, and holds a master's degree in music composition from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Musical Arts in voice performance and pedagogy from the University of Iowa. Her doctoral essay explores the chamber vocal works of composer Gabriela Lena Frank. She is a vocal student of Julia Nielsen, Stephen Swanson, Katherine Eberle, Julia Broxholm, and Susan McBerry, and studied composition under the tutelage of Michael Johansen and Forrest Pierce. Born just south of Seattle, Lisa is an outdoor enthusiast and triathlete. She spends her free time distance running, watching science fiction movies, and baking delicious treats involving copious amounts of chocolate.​ DR. LISA NEHER: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram LATEST NEWS: Announcing Something About Isolation, a series of web releases Nov 8-20 Lisa is selected as one of 10 composers for this season's NATS Mentoring Program for Composers Lisa's opera with Kendra Preston Leonard Par for the Course​ programmed on New Opera West's Pop-Up Festival 2022! Lisa's choral work Three Basho Haiku chosen for Project: Encore Catalog Lisa is the winner of the 2021 Iowa Composer's Forum / Iowa Choral Directors Association Composition Contest for Three Basho Haiku Lisa and Kendra Preston Leonard release new Halloween songs for young singers ​Read Now: BRINGING GRIT AND GUTS TO OPERA, a profile of Lisa in Oregon ArtsWatch Read Now: MUSICAL READINGS ON A BROKEN WORLD, the story behind Red Vespa's commission of Upon a Broken World in Women's Song Forum

Brooklyn, New York native soprano Cherisse Williams is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of North Texas under the tutelage of Dr. Carol Wilson. In performance with UNT Opera, she will perform the role of Adina (L'elisir d'amore) this Spring. Last season she sung the role of Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute with Once Upon an Opera. She was in the ensemble of Martina Arroyo's Prelude to Performance's production of Carmen. Ms. Williams has played the role of Nannetta in the Midwest Institute of Opera's production of Falstaff. Her Manhattan School of Music credits include the Princess in their mainstage production of L'enfant et les Sortilèges and Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro for their opera scenes titled "A World Made Real: Five Stories of Women in Pursuit of Dreams." Her Ithaca College credits include the title role of Sally Hemings in the world premiere of Dana Wilson's The Wolf by the Ears, Beth (cover) in Little Women and Mademoiselle Silberklang in The Impresario with the Ithaca Hidden Gems Project. Her other credits include The Princeton Festival's production of Porgy and Bess (ensemble) and A Midsummer Night's Dream (Peaseblossom) at Westminster Choir College Opera Theatre. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/musicspeaks-podcast/support

With a shared passion for Music, Text & Story, we talk about the many hurdles young musicians face in getting the support they need to succeed. We talk about the impact of the pandemic and the lessons we've learned along the way. Most importantly we talk about the soul-deep need for community that is the human experience, and how we can use music to connect. New music powerhouse Dr. Lisa Neher (pronouns: she/her, last name pronounced "NEER") is an award-winning composer, mezzo-soprano, and actress on a mission to transform audiences through sound, story, and vulnerability. Described as a “maestro of beautifully wacky noises” (Oregon ArtsWatch) and a composer of “varied and imitable” vocal lines (Contemporary Classical), Lisa writes music inspired by female athleticism, the tender love of friends, the ambiguities of death, and the eerie mystery of deep ocean life. Praised as “a small woman with a very big voice” and “especially alive” (Oregon ArtsWatch), Lisa captivates audiences as a performer with her electrifying dramatic commitment and unforgettable vocal colors. Lisa's musical-theatrical fluency and passion for contemporary music have led to engagements such as Reciter for William Walton's Façade with the Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra, the world premiere of Space Station 189: A Micro-Opera for Instagram at New Music Gathering, the first staged version of Sun Songs: Three Micro-Operas by Augusta Read Thomas with the Center for New Music, the world premiere of Aaron Israel Levin's Fiumana, for mezzo-soprano singing while playing the bass drum, and the leading role of Jennifer in the world premiere of Rita Ueda's chamber opera One Thousand White Paper Cranes for Japan with the Singaporean ensemble Chamber Sounds. Her recent engagements include performances with Third Angle New Music, the Resonance Ensemble, Opera Theatre Oregon, Queer Opera, and the International Saxophone Symposium. Lisa is an active advocate for new music, frequently premiering new works as well as established masterworks of the last fifty years. She is the creator of the One Voice Project, a one-woman performance combining contemporary poetry and new musical works for unaccompanied voice chosen through a call for scores initiative. ​Lisa is in high demand as a concert soloist. Her credits include Duruflé's Requiem, Mozart's Requiem, Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, and Coronation Mass, Bach's Magnificat and Ascension Oratorio, and Arvo Part's Pässio, with groups such as the Central Iowa Symphony, the Grinnell Oratorio Singers, and the Chamber Singers of Iowa City. Her operatic credits include Dorabella in Così fan tutte with Iowa City Concert Opera, Dolores in The Gondoliers, Mrs. Malaprop in The Rivals, Orlofsky in Die Fledermaus and Annio in La clemenza di Tito with Martha-Ellen Tye Opera Theatre, the Student in the premiere of the chamber opera The Nightingale and the Rose by Li Kai Han Jeremiah with Helianthus Ensemble, and Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro with the Midwest Institute of Opera. Lisa was a Young Artist with Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre and the Vancouver International Song Institute. Lisa's compositions include solo and chamber music for instruments and vocal works in the operatic, song, and choral genres. Her particular passion for text and poetry has led to works such as her chamber operas Sense of Self, about a triathlete struggling with a breast cancer diagnosis and White Horizon, about a nineteenth-century Arctic expedition gone wrong. Lisa's major song cycle, No One Saves the Earth from Us But Us speaks the the urgency of the global climate crisis. Her commissioners include Third Angle New Music, Third Angle New Music, Opera Elect, Opera Theatre Oregon, Coe College Symphony Orchestra, Kirkwood Community College Choirs, the Glass City Singers, tenor Zach Finkelstein, pianist Michael Kirkendoll, and flutists Rose Bishop and Hal Ide. Lisa was selected to be part of the inaugural year of the Gabriela Lena Frank Creative Academy of Music. Lisa is a member of the Iowa Composer's Forum, Cascadia Composers, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and ASCAP. In addition to her creative work, Lisa coaches singers on technique, acting, and interpretation, and composers on writing and marketing their music. Recognized in particular for her deep knowledge of the voice and extended techniques, she frequently teaches workshops on composing for singers. Lisa has served on faculty at Lewis & Clark College, Coe College, Kirkwood Community College, and Grinnell College. ​Lisa graduated summa cum laude from Lewis & Clark College with degrees in vocal performance, music composition, and theatre, and holds a master's degree in music composition from the University of Kansas and a Doctor of Musical Arts in voice performance and pedagogy from the University of Iowa. Her doctoral essay explores the chamber vocal works of composer Gabriela Lena Frank. She is a vocal student of Julia Nielsen, Stephen Swanson, Katherine Eberle, Julia Broxholm, and Susan McBerry, and studied composition under the tutelage of Michael Johansen and Forrest Pierce. Born just south of Seattle, Lisa is an outdoor enthusiast and triathlete. She spends her free time distance running, watching science fiction movies, and baking delicious treats involving copious amounts of chocolate.​ DR. LISA NEHER: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram LATEST NEWS: Announcing Something About Isolation, a series of web releases Nov 8-20 Lisa is selected as one of 10 composers for this season's NATS Mentoring Program for Composers Lisa's opera with Kendra Preston Leonard Par for the Course​ programmed on New Opera West's Pop-Up Festival 2022! Lisa's choral work Three Basho Haiku chosen for Project: Encore Catalog Lisa is the winner of the 2021 Iowa Composer's Forum / Iowa Choral Directors Association Composition Contest for Three Basho Haiku Lisa and Kendra Preston Leonard release new Halloween songs for young singers ​Read Now: BRINGING GRIT AND GUTS TO OPERA, a profile of Lisa in Oregon ArtsWatch Read Now: MUSICAL READINGS ON A BROKEN WORLD, the story behind Red Vespa's commission of Upon a Broken World in Women's Song Forum

Introducing Take the Last Bite, a new podcast from the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity. Season one launches August 31, 2021 with new episodes bi-weekly. In the meantime, learn more about our intentions for this podcast and listen to a sneak peak of episode one.

GUESTStephanie Skora is a Chicago-based unapologetic femme, a statistically middle-aged genderqueer trans woman, a lesbian reclamationist, and an anti-racist, anti-Zionist white Jew practicing her spiritual tradition through the Religious Anarchist Jewish practice. Born with some pretty bad paperwork errors, raised in a deeply conservative suburb of Chicago, Illinois, and brought up in a sheltering, faux-liberal, and Zionist family with an abusive parent, Stephanie had the making of an activist from an early age. Stephanie is a renowned educator, organizer, researcher, and non-profiteer whose work is recognized and sought after across the United States, and in the Midwest in particular. Her activist work centers radical queer and trans justice, liberation for Palestine, and the dismantling of antisemitism, while employing black liberation and decolonial praxes, and works towards building and teaching survival in a society and culture hostile to all forms of queerness, transness, and racial resistance and life. She is currently the Associate Executive Director of Brave Space Alliance, and serves as Board President for the Midwest Institute for Sexuality and Gender Diversity.OVERVIEWBuilding on the first and second installment of the Electoral & Radical Politics series with activists and alderpeople, BrownTown talks electoral politics, grassroots organizing, and everything in between with Stephanie Skora, creator of the popular "Girl, I Guess" Progressive Voter Guide. In this third installment, BrownTown leans hard into into the much-loved voter guide, using it as a site to discuss topics ranging from progressive shifts in popular opinion, factions within the two-party system (Tea Party in 2010, democratic socialists in 2018), inaccessible language, literal fascism, and vote shaming in 2020.Stephanie shares her background creating the guide (originally with her friend Ellen Mayer) and the differences between Chicago municipal, Democratic primary, and general elections. The team breaks down ballot items such as the Fair Tax Amendment and the importance of judges (peep #TrappedByToomin, Judges Matter, Injustice Watch) set to the backdrop of coronavirus, summer uprisings, and an already high voter engagement. Each give their opinion on vote shaming amongst the normally politically inactive, vote-dodging amongst the highly politically active, and how to understand voting as simply a tool and by no means the path to liberation.Once again, they wrap by exploring the current state of next year's Chicago city budget and a re-energized call to defund Chicago Police Department (shoutout #DefundCPD campaign), noting the 87% of Chicagoans who are calling for it, despite an unwilling Mayor Lightfoot.With everything that is 2020 as the backdrop, how do we work towards actual liberation while participating (begrudgingly) in the current violent settler colonial system? Or do we? Here's their take. Originally recorded October 1, 2020.--Follow Stephanie on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Stay up to date with her work at StephanieSkora.com.Opinions on this episode only reflect David, Caullen, and Stephanie as individuals, not their organizations or places of work.--CREDITS: Intro song "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" by Heaven 17. Outro song You About to Lose Yo Job (Remix) by iMarkkeyz and DJ Suede using original video with Johniqua Charles. Audio engineered by Genta Tamashiro.--Bourbon ’n BrownTownSite | Become a Patron on Patreon!SoapBox Productions and Organizing, 501(c)3Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Site | Support

The case of Midwest Institute of Health, PLLC v. Whitmer concerns the state-law claims (brought to the Michigan Supreme Court through the certified-question process from federal court) made in challenge to all of Michigan Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders issued after April 30, 2020. On that date, the Michigan Legislature refused to extend Governor Whitmer’s emergency declaration. She asserted this denial was irrelevant under Michigan’s 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act, which unlike Michigan’s 1976 Emergency Management Act, does not have an explicit mechanism permitting the Legislature to terminate an emergency declaration. Governor Whitmer has issued around 175 COVID Executive Orders and almost all of the 41 still-active ones were issued after April 30, 2020. Plaintiffs focused their argument on the statutory construction concept of constitutional avoidance – specifically that if read in the manner that the Governor claimed, the 1945 EPGA would violate the 1963 Michigan Constitution’s separation of powers provision as it would be an unlawful delegation.Featuring: -- Patrick J. Wright, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Mackinac Center for Public Policy

The case of Midwest Institute of Health, PLLC v. Whitmer concerns the state-law claims (brought to the Michigan Supreme Court through the certified-question process from federal court) made in challenge to all of Michigan Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders issued after April 30, 2020. On that date, the Michigan Legislature refused to extend Governor Whitmer’s emergency declaration. She asserted this denial was irrelevant under Michigan’s 1945 Emergency Powers of Governor Act, which unlike Michigan’s 1976 Emergency Management Act, does not have an explicit mechanism permitting the Legislature to terminate an emergency declaration. Governor Whitmer has issued around 175 COVID Executive Orders and almost all of the 41 still-active ones were issued after April 30, 2020. Plaintiffs focused their argument on the statutory construction concept of constitutional avoidance – specifically that if read in the manner that the Governor claimed, the 1945 EPGA would violate the 1963 Michigan Constitution’s separation of powers provision as it would be an unlawful delegation.Featuring: -- Patrick J. Wright, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Mackinac Center for Public Policy

Mary Hayes Grieco is a respected spiritual teacher based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. An original and expansive thinker, a pragmatic emotional healer, and an uplifting public speaker, Mary has inspired thousands of people since she first began teaching spirituality classes in 1982. Currently she is the director and lead trainer of The Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training. She works in private practice as a spiritual mentor and a forgiveness healer at The Well Healing Arts Center in Minneapolis. https://maryhayesgrieco.com/ Lora Cheadle is the author of FLAUNT! After ten years of practicing corporate law in California and Colorado, she chose to change paths to become the radio host and Life Choreographer® she is today. She is a certified hypnotist, personal trainer, burlesque performer, and yoga instructor, as well as a popular writer for People House magazine and Elephant Journal. She offers “Find Your Sparkle” coaching programs, workshops, and destination retreats and teaches all over the world. www.LoraCheadle.com

Dr. Paramjit “Romi” Chopra, founder of The Midwest Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapies (MIMIT), has a mission to help people, to aid them in moving forward in their lives. Dr. Chopra believes people are the foundational bedrock of a community and that all humans want to live full, rewarding lives, to the best of their God-given potential. Dr. Chopra describes disease as ‘dis' ‘ease' and his goal with MIMIT is to help people live healthier lives and be the solution to their health problems. Minimally invasive, or as Dr. Chopra refers to it—enlightened healthcare—brings traditional health solutions together with more personal, complex and sometimes esoteric issues, such as feelings and thoughts. For as Dr. Chopra explains, we are not robots; we have emotions and feel things and these are important in the overall scope of our care. MIMIT is a collective of physicians who specialize in minimally invasive medicine. Their physicians utilize the most advanced medical technology to implement wellness strategies across the minimally invasive spectrum. In regard to procedures and surgeries, minimally invasive surgery is essentially a surgery that minimizes surgical incisions with the primary goal of reducing trauma to the body. By using thin needles and an endoscope for viewing, surgeons are able to perform the needed task that required a surgical procedure, but in a manner that is less traumatizing physical, and emotionally. Dr. Chopra's team uses AI and mobile data to build an extensive wealth of information, which enables them to better serve their patients as they are more informed about each patient's particular set of circumstances, history, and biography. By minimizing waste and utilizing technology to minimize inventory on the shelf, MIMIT is able to lower costs and keep procedures at a more affordable level for patients. Dr. Chopra explains that his team seeks to constantly innovate, improve patient experiences, and provide the best care that patients desire. By using technology and linking his entire team together in the digital environment, Dr. Chopra states that MIMIT is able to deliver better and faster care, make patients' lives easier, and still remain profitable. He speaks about the simple things that make his approach better, such as sometimes taking the care directly to the patient if the patient is in fact unable to come in to MIMIT's clinic. By studying the models of successful tech companies like Google and Amazon, Dr. Chopra is considering the possibilities of taking MIMIT's technological innovation to a larger scalable model, which could offer better care to millions of patients.  

Old friend and Team Clock originator Steve Ritter shares his experiences on the key differentiators of toxic vs. healthy teams… and key steps for making the leap.You'll learn:1. Why strategic planning is often a monumental failure2. The pillars of Ritter's Team Clock model for successful teaming3. Common behaviors that cause dysfunction in teams –and how to correct themAbout SteveSteve Ritter has served as a human resources leader, teacher, author, and consultant. He is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Founder and CEO of the Team Clock Institute, the Managing Director of the Midwest Institute & Center for Workplace Innovation, and the author of Team Clock: A Guide to Breakthrough Teams and Useful Pain: Why Your Relationships Need Struggle. Steve is on the faculty of the Center for Professional Excellence at Elmhurst. He is the former Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources at Leaders Bank, which won the #1 Best Place to Work in Illinois in 2006 the APA's Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award in 2010. Steve consults organizations including Kraft Foods, Kellogg's, Advocate Health Care, the Chicago White Sox, Northwestern Mutual, the Illinois Hospital Association, and Starcom Worldwide.Items MentionedTeam Clock WebsiteTeam Clock ManualSteve's book, Team ClockSteve's book, Useful PainWhat to Do When it's Your Turn by Seth GodinView transcript, show notes, and links at https://awesomeatyourjob.com/ep36See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taylor Tagg has a passion for helping people breakthrough emotional barriers and resolve internal conflicts. He is the author of two personal development books Enrich Your Sunrise and The Path to a Peaceful Heart. Taylor is an international speaker on Emotional Intelligence, specializing in Workplace Forgiveness and currently serves Southwest Tennessee Community College as a Workforce Development Advisor and Instructor. At the heart of Taylor's work is assisting people in becoming the healthiest version of themselves. In addition to 20 years of Corporate Experience at AutoZone, ServiceMaster, and FedEx, Taylor is a Certified Leadership Instructor of the Napoleon Hill Foundation and a Certified Forgiveness Educator and Coach from the Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training.  To know more about Taylor, please visit his website or follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Mary Hayes Greico is the author of Unconditional Forgiveness and The New Kitchen Mystic. Well, you can't embrace forgiveness without first accepting imperfection and if your spirituality is laid on the kitchen table, well, it might be a tad on the messy side. Mary was on the faculty of the Hazelden Renewal Center for 16 years. Today she is the director of The Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training in Minneapolis. In our conversation, we will talk about the wild and unexpected gifts of embracing forgiveness and imperfection.

Negotiating with the Growth Machine: Community Benefits Agreements and Value-Conscious Growth

 Liz Jelinek, the Founder and Director of the Midwest Institute for Systemic Constellationswww.lizjelinke.com is excited beyond belief to tell what she knows!  What Liz has been connecting with and sharing is the work that constellations can do to aid in the healing of trauma, specifically transgenerational trauma.  Bring this thought into your mind for a minute or two... DNA is NOT a destination!  Deep and exciting is what Liz sees this thought to be and on InTouch Interviews today she brings us into this world where we can see ourselves at peace with our lives and live a life of peace, happiness and harmony!  Happy to have you with us and to give you information that offers hope, true hope for us to heal trauma.

Founder and director of the Midwest Institute for Systemic Constellations, Liz Jelinek joins InTouch Interviews today to share the “good news” that healing IS possible and that healing is MORE than merely ridding ourselves of a symptom or complaint that seems to have us down momentarily. With over 25 years of experience as a healer and clinical psychologist, Liz embraces the ability of Systemic and Family Constellations to provide a unique opportunity to unravel the transgenerational entanglements that can be carried as soul memories blocking self-determination and transformational experiences until they are resolved. www.lizjelinek.com

 Ask yourself, what if the pain you're carrying is not your own?  Release the generational hold the pat has on you through the amazing process known as Systemic and Family Constellations.  Tonight's guest on InTouch Interviews is Liz Jelinek, the founder and director of the Midwest Institute for Systemic Constellations, which was established as a training center for Constellations Facilitators and to make this process available to the public.  You can reach Liz Jelinek @ www.lizjelinek.com and you can reach our show by calling 646-378-0378!  

Mary Hayes Grieco’s new book is Unconditional Forgiveness: A Simple and Proven Method to Forgive Everyone and Everything, which is based on her work as founder and director of Midwest Institute for Forgiveness Training. Mary begins our conversation with a description of a recent forgiveness training she did for women in Kuwait. Her model for […] The post Hope, Healing and WellBeing – Unconditional Forgiveness with Mary Hayes Grieco appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.