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What Does Your Legacy Really Mean? When you hear the word legacy, what comes to mind? A name on a building? A foundation created after you're gone? Or something far simpler — the way you show up every day and the impact you quietly leave behind? I sat down with Kari Alterman, founder of Good Name Advisors, to explore how each of us can shape our legacy with intention — starting now, not someday. Kari helps individuals and families clarify their values, elevate their giving, and preserve their good name through thoughtful, lasting philanthropy. What struck me most in our conversation is that legacy isn't about wealth or waiting until the end of life. It's about how you treat people, where you choose to give, and how you align your actions with your values today. My Take Too many people wait to think about their legacy. They assume it starts with money or ends with a big gesture. Kari reframed this for us: legacy is built moment by moment — through kindness, intention, and generosity that matches who you are. Whether you give $5,000, $50, or just your time, what matters most is purpose and INTENT.

Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: https://macroandpaid.com/-----As social workers, many of you entered this profession with career dreams that looked very different from the ones you ended up with.Maybe you wanted to become a lawyer or a judge, or to work directly within the legal system, but life took you in another direction. In my new YouTube video, I explore how your original dream may not be as far away as you think. You'll learn how to leverage your social work/case management experience, working in and alongside courts, attorneys, judges, and justice-impacted communities, to pursue systems-level (macro social work) jobs that influence policy, programs, funding, advocacy, and organizational decision-making without becoming a lawyer or going back to school. If you've ever wondered whether you missed your opportunity to do the work you originally envisioned, this video will help you see your experience through a different lens. Your career dream doesn't have to die; it just has to evolve.Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

At a moment when national politics are testing the boundaries of constitutional protections and human dignity, local communities are asking a vital question: What can we do to protect one another? Town Hall Seattle and The Stranger present the March 19 edition of the Speaking of Seattle civic conversation series, an evening focused on immigrant rights, community responsibility, and the everyday actions that help safeguard our neighbors. This timely conversation explores how federal immigration enforcement policies ripple through local communities — and how ordinary people can respond with care, courage, and solidarity. Together, we examine what it means to treat immigrant rights as human rights, and how community members can act lawfully, safely, and effectively when confronted with fear-based tactics and unconstitutional overreach. Host Marcus Harrison Green is the publisher of Hinton Publishing, the founder of the South Seattle Emerald, and a columnist with The Stranger. Growing up in South Seattle, he experienced first-hand the impact of one-dimensional stories on marginalized communities, which taught him the value of authentic narratives. After an unfulfilling stint in the investment world during his twenties, Marcus returned to his community with a newfound purpose of telling stories with nuance, complexity, and multidimensionality with the hope of advancing social change. This led him to become a writer and found the South Seattle Emerald. An award-winning journalist, he was awarded the Seattle Human Rights Commissions' Individual Human Rights Leader Award for 2020 and named the inaugural James Baldwin Fellow by the Northwest African American Museum in 2022. Panelists Angelina Snodgrass Godoy is Helen H. Jackson Endowed Chair in Human Rights and Director at the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. She is Associate Professor of International Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School, Associate Professor of Law, Societies, and Justice, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Sociology. A sociologist by training, her research focuses on human rights in Central and Latin America. Godoy teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in human rights in both the Law, Societies, and Justice program and in the Jackson School of International Studies. Roxana Norouzi is a longtime immigrant rights leader with 20 years of experience in organizing, advocacy, and social justice work with immigrant and refugee communities. She currently serves as Executive Director of OneAmerica, where she first began as an organizing intern 12 years ago and later led education policy efforts that won major state and local victories and secured millions in funding for multilingual education. Over the past decade, she has helped guide OneAmerica through a transformational shift toward deeper grassroots organizing, strategic policy campaigns, and building political power. Roxana is also a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Public Health. She earned her MSW from UW and was awarded the Bonderman Fellowship, which took her to 20 countries to study post-conflict regions, migration, and identity. As a first-generation American, her work is grounded in a deep commitment to racial equity and immigrant justice. Erika Evans is the first African American and first person of color to serve as Seattle City Attorney. A graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law, Erika began her career in the Seattle City Attorney's Office before serving as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Department of Justice's Terrorism and Violent Crimes Unit and as Civil Rights Coordinator until March 2025, when she resigned following federal policy changes she opposed. She has also served as a pro tem municipal court judge in three Washington jurisdictions. Erika is a past president of the Loren Miller Bar Association and co-chair of the Washington Leadership Institute. Seattle City Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck is known for bringing people together around practical solutions and delivering results. A graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, Rinck built her career as a community organizer and policy leader. She has advanced campaign finance reform, supported public health and human services policy across 38 cities during COVID-19, and held leadership roles at the Sound Cities Association and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. As a councilmember, she created a dedicated Committee on Federal Policy Changes to respond to federal threats to Seattle and has championed union-built social housing, immigrant rights, and progressive revenue solutions. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and The Stranger.

Explore the step-by-step pathway from MSW to LSCSW in Kansas, including supervision requirements, timelines, salary potential, and emerging career specializations. Discover how to navigate the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board's licensure process and what it takes to reach independent clinical practice. Newman University City: Wichita Address: 3100 McCormick Website: https://newmanu.edu/

In this episode Rachel and Ashleigh answer questions about how sleep can impact meal timing, how to properly breathe during exercise (especially for those of you who always feel like you're breathing out when everyone else is breathing in during yoga!) and talk about whether or not there is an "upper limit" on happiness for each of us, and after that point, we actually try to stop ourselves from being any happier. That leads into a convo about self-sabotage, which many of us are familiar with and which can be a pretty big obstacle to achieving your goals, fitness or otherwise. Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu  Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen   

In this episode, Patrick Teahan, MSW, is joined by personality psychologist William Todd Schultz to explore the complicated emotional landscape of family estrangement and how early childhood loss intersects with creative expression.Todd specializes in profiles of artists and has published books such as Tiny Terror on Truman Capote, An Emergency in Slow Motion on Diane Arbus, Torment Saint on Elliott Smith, and The Mind of the Artist. Together, they detail how childhood trauma and the death of an estranged toxic family member elicit complex forms of grief. They introduce the concept of ambiguous loss and how individuals use creative mediums to process unresolved family systems issues.The episode begins by unpacking a complex dynamic: the dual reality of an abusive sibling being both a perpetrator and a victim within a dysfunctional family hierarchy. Patrick and Todd use this concept to illustrate why survivors often experience a muted emotional response when an estranged family member physically passes, as the psychological passing of the relationship occurred long ago.Listeners will learn:Ambiguous Loss and Estrangement: What it truly means to experience the death of a toxic sibling and why a blank emotional response is a valid reaction to long-standing estrangement.The Dysfunctional Hierarchy: A look at multigenerational trauma and how abusive family members are often both perpetrators and victims.Creative Adaptation: How individuals with artistic inclinations use creative mediums to mentally conjure and process a lost relationship.Resurrecting in Fantasy: The psychological process of resurrecting the deceased through art to form a new and manageable dynamic that buffers the trauma of the loss.Historical Perspectives on Creativity: An exploration of the mid-century Berkeley psychological assessments on creative writers and how the field quantifies creative and psychological traits.Patrick and Todd also provide insights into meaning-making and grief-related growth, encouraging listeners to understand how modern psychological frameworks apply to these complex forms of grief. By understanding how trauma shapes personality, survivors can begin to safely set boundaries and use creative outlets for self-preservation and healing.Keywords: childhood trauma, family estrangement, ambiguous loss, creative expression, meaning-making, multigenerational trauma, grief-related growth, personality psychology, toxic family systems, boundary setting. Join the Healing Community!Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

Attorneys Elizabeth Stephenson, Sarah J. Hink, and Tyler E. Kaestner of New Direction Family Law talk with mental health professional Fauzia Faizi Shah about complex PTSD and narcissistic personality disorder and how these dynamics commonly surface in separation, divorce, and custody cases. Shah describes narcissistic traits and tactics such as gaslighting (changing someone's reality), love-bombing and trauma bonding, boundary violations, manipulation, isolation, strength-shaming, and the repeating abuse cycle, and explains how victims may appear depressed or use substances as coping while the narcissistic partner thrives. The conversation focuses on protecting children, who may become “performers” for narcissistic parents, and on educating judges through seasoned evaluations and parenting capacity assessments, recommending supervised visitation when appropriate, therapy for children and the targeted parent, and legal boundaries like structured communication and parenting coordinators. Shah shares that her forthcoming book and online resources address complex PTSD, neurobiology, attachment, and healing.00:00 Kids as Performers00:47 Podcast Introductions01:29 Book on Complex PTSD02:26 Spotting Narcissism03:49 Gaslighting Explained04:31 Trauma Bond Cycle06:16 Abuse and Control07:29 Leaving and Safety07:54 Evaluations and Court14:15 Co Parenting Challenges16:07 Protecting the Children18:01 Courtroom Facades21:41 Custody Battle Tactics22:53 Coping Not Crazy23:32 DV Mental Health Toll24:04 Why It Feels Normal24:56 Neurobiology And Attachment26:32 Lawyer Strategy And Therapy27:35 Breaking Trauma Bonds29:45 Are Narcissists Increasing30:35 Resources And New Book31:37 Complex PTSD Explained32:47 Boundaries And Legal Shields34:33 Final Warnings Love Bombing

Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/⁠----If you've ever applied to job after job, done everything you were told to do, and still ended up with nothing to show for it, this podcast episode is for you.The truth? You were sold a lie. A lie that says getting a job is simple. That if you just get the degree, stack the certifications, and hit apply, job opportunities will come. But that playbook is broken, and the longer you hold onto it, the further behind you fall.In this episode, I'm breaking down why the societal oversimplification of job searching and career navigation is hurting you more than it's helping you, and why your struggle has never been about your intelligence, your worth, or your work ethic.We're talking about why the step-by-step process the generations before you used no longer applies, how the world of work has shifted faster than most people realize, and why using job search strategies that are even six months old could be costing you real job opportunities.Whether you're actively job searching, trying to figure out your next move, or just feeling stuck in a career that isn't going anywhere, this conversation will change how you see the process entirely.Hit play, because the first step to getting unstuck is acknowledging that there is a process, and you deserve to know what it actually is.Happy macro career planning, Marthea Pitts, MSW

Social Work is no longer considered a "professional degree" by the Department of Education. In this episode, Catherine Moore, LCSW will break down what these changes mean for current and future social workers, including the potential impact on affordability, workforce shortages, and access to social work education.We discuss:The new federal student loan limits for social work studentsWhy BSW and MSW education are not equivalent when it comes to licensure and independent practiceHow these changes may disproportionately affect low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented studentsThe potential effects on workforce shortages, caseloads, and access to servicesWhether these changes could increase demand and pay for social workers—or lead to the hiring of less-qualified professionalsNASW's response and current advocacy effortsAs the demand for mental health and social services continues to grow, these policy changes could have long-term consequences for the profession and the communities we serve.If you're a social work student, associate, licensed social worker, educator, or supervisor, this is an important conversation you won't want to miss.Review and sign the petition here.____________________________________⁠Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List⁠Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers.____________________________________Thank you to our SPONSORSHPSO Professional liability insurance designed for healthcare providersRISE Directory for Clinical Supervision

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association in Ontario, up to 90% of Canadians living with serious mental illnesses are unemployed, while individuals with a mental health-related disability face an employment rate of just 46%. Stigma, discrimination, limited workplace accommodations, and a lack of support continue to create significant barriers to meaningful employment and long-term career success. On this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, we sit down with Julie Henshaw, MSW, RSW, Executive Director of Stride, to explore how inclusive employment practices can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create healthier workplaces for everyone. With more than 20 years of experience in the community mental health and addictions sector, Julie brings a compassionate and deeply relational approach to leadership. Her work across residential, community, and hospital settings has given her a comprehensive understanding of Ontario's mental healthcare system and the complex realities facing individuals navigating mental health and addiction challenges. Stride is helping change the conversation around employment by supporting youth (16+) and adults struggling with mental health or addictions as they pursue meaningful work. Through job readiness training, employment coaching, accommodation planning, peer mentoring, workshops, job matching, and employer partnerships, Stride connects often-overlooked candidates with inclusive employers who recognize the value of diverse lived experiences. In this conversation, Julie discusses: Julie also shares insights from her leadership journey, her passion for healthcare design and social policy, and why collaboration, empathy, and encouragement remain at the center of meaningful community impact. This is a powerful conversation about hope, opportunity, inclusion, and the life-changing impact of being seen for your potential instead of your diagnosis For more information: https://stride.on.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola, friends!In this episode of Port of Entry, our team traces the origins of a groundbreaking U.S. university graduation ceremony held in Mexico — an initiative that has left a lasting legacy in the California/Baja Mexico border region.For the first time in U.S. history, the "Building Bridges" graduation ceremony, organized by San Diego State University's Imperial Valley satellite campus, brought together families separated by immigration policies who otherwise couldn't celebrate this milestone north of the border.The episode explores the profound impact of the event by hearing directly from a family who experienced it together. We also meet the organizers who made it possible, including Dr. Vannessa Falcon Orta, an old friend of Port of Entry whose idea helped spark the movement. Since then, similar ceremonies have spread to other institutions across the region.You won't want to miss this heartwarming episode!Featured and mentioned in this episode:Gilberto ReyesDr. Efren LopezSecretaría de Cultura de Baja CaliforniaCasa de la CulturaAdela de la Torre, SDSU presidentSDSU Dean of Student Affairs Omar R. Godoy, former Baja California Secretary of cultureUnfortunately, we couldn't feature all of the people who made the first edition possible in our episode but here are the folks who were part of the Inaugural Building Bridges Graduation from the 2022- Advisory CommitteeCarlos A. Fitch, B.A.- A.S. PresidentChristie Jimenez, MSW, PPSC- Graduate -Graduate Assistant, Cross-Cultural CenterEfren Lopez, Ph.D.- Assistant Professor, EnglishGilberto Reyes, M.A.- Adjunct Faculty, History & Chicanx StudiesIsmael Arvizu, B.A.- President Chicanx Sin FronterasIvanna Avalos, B.A.- Member, Chicanx Sin FronterasMelissa Villarreal, B.A.- Food Pantry CoordinatorSusana Lopez, B.A.- Administrative Coordinator, Division of Student AffairsVannessa Falcón Orta, Ph.D.- Faculty Director, Cross-Cultural Center (Committee Chair)About Season 6Port of Entry has a fresh new season for you, with richer stories of our border region. This season spotlights shapers and visionaries of the borderlands — people impacting the region, and in some cases the world, with their work and research. From urbanism and architecture to education, and politics, to art and robotics, these stories explore the region's most innovative voices.Listen in and join us!Social media and contactFrom KPBS, Port of Entry tells cross-border stories that connect us. More stories at www.portofentrypod.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/portofentrypodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/portofentrypodSupport our show at www.kpbs.org/donate. Search “Port of Entry” in the gifts section to get our sling bag as a thank-you gift.If your business or nonprofit wants to sponsor our show, email corporatesupport@kpbs.org.Text or call the Port of Entry team at 619-500-3197 anytime with questions or comments about the show, or email us at podcasts@kpbs.org.CreditsHosts: Alan Lilienthal and Natalie GonzálezWriter/Producer: Julio C. Ortiz-FrancoTechnical Producer/Sound Designer: Adrian VillalobosEditor: Chrissy NguyenEpisodes translated by: Natalie González and Julio C. Ortíz FrancoDirector of Audio Programming and Operations: Lisa Morrisette

In honor of #mentalhealthawareness month, this episode of the Social Work Rants podcast focuses on workplace wellness and burnout in the social work field. Basiliso and Kelecia Smith, MSW, LMSW, discuss how current workplace well-being programs often fail to address the actual needs of workers, citing a Harvard Business Review article that noted mental health needs and burnout continue to rise despite corporate spending on wellness programs. They explored the challenges of balancing caregiving responsibilities with work demands, particularly for the 63 million Americans who are caregivers. The conversation covered how administrative burdens, high client volumes, and inflexible work structures contribute to clinician burnout, with both participants sharing personal experiences of long commutes and unsustainable work schedules. They discussed the importance of organizations meeting workers where they are and involving staff in the development of well-being programs beyond surface-level initiatives like free coffee and happy hours. Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

In this episode , Erica joins Arlys Tineo, LMSW to discuss barriers to language access and the effects this has on clients, families, and clinicians. Blending personal experiences and professional practice, we will explore how micro-aggressions, emotional triggers, and professional burnout all play a role in a lack of translation and interpretation services. We will then explore strategies for language access in social work, providing actionable ways to advocate for a more equitable practice.Guest Bio:Arlys Tineo is a first-generation Dominican American social worker, language access advocate, and community leader from Rockland County, New York. She earned her BSW from CUNY Medgar Evers College and her MSW from New York University Silver School of Social Work. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Arlys has worked across clinical and community settings supporting immigrants, unhoused individuals, college students, and unaccompanied youth. She is deeply passionate about cultural humility, mental health advocacy, and uplifting first-generation Latino communities through education, mentorship, and storytelling.Arlys also has a shop for t-shirts Here

Today, Loretta welcomes back Vincent Genna, MSW, who is an internationally recognized Psychic Therapist, Medium, Master Spiritual Teacher, bestselling author, and transformational speaker with more than four decades of professional experience bridging psychology, spirituality, metaphysics, and intuitive healing. Trained as a clinical social worker, Vincent uniquely combines grounded psychological understanding with extraordinary intuitive and spiritual insight. He is the author of The Secret That's Holding You Back and the forthcoming Stay Strong: All Your Scars Can Be Healed. Through his acclaimed podcast, The Genna Effect, and appearances on national and international television, radio, and conferences, Vincent helps people identify and release the unconscious beliefs and emotional wounds that block manifestation, abundance, relationships, purpose, and authentic self-expression. Vincent's work goes beyond traditional self-help by integrating deep emotional healing, spiritual awareness, metaphysical understanding, and practical transformation tools. He is also known for his work as a liaison and communicator with an advanced interstellar council focused on humanity's spiritual evolution, ethical stewardship, and multidimensional awareness.Website:www.VincentGenna.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are You Ready to Unlock the Secrets to a Sexually Satisfied and Confident You? Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex as we dive into the world of sex life makeovers with the incredible Courtney Fae Long, MSW, LC, CHt. With over 25 years of experience in teaching and guiding individuals towards a more fulfilling sex life, Courtney brings a refreshing and joyful approach to the conversation. In this episode, you'll learn: * The surprising reasons why women feel frustrated and unfulfilled in their sex lives, even in loving relationships * The concept of Erotic Abandonment and its 8 types, and how it can leave women feeling disconnected from their desires * Why Highly Sexual Women often feel like they're "too much" and how to break free from this stigma * The powerful impact of sex on our happiness, confidence, and even our finances (yes, you read that right!) * The best time of day to have sex (hint: it might not be what you think!) * A simple yet game-changing action you can take this weekend to level up your sex life * Tips for partners to help the women in their lives become more confident and erotically alive As the creator of Sex Life Makeover and a TEDx speaker, Courtney shares her expertise and insights on how to transform your sex life and unlock your full potential. With her lighthearted and non-judgmental approach, you'll feel empowered to take control of your desires and intimacy. Tune in to this episode and discover the secrets to becoming a sexually satisfied and confident woman. And, as a special treat, Courtney will share how you can schedule a complimentary Sex Life Makeover Session with her. To learn more visit https://courtneyfaelong.com More links to Courtney's work: FREE Sex Life Makeover Session: https://courtneyfaelong.as.me/1  TEDx Talk Money and Sex: The Surprising Connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Cmoq06v1J0 Instagram: @courtneyfaelong YouTube: @courtneyfaelong TikTok: @courtneyfaelong Facebook: @courtneyfaelong But that's not all - we'll be leaving you with a tantalizing teaser: what if you could experience a sex life that's not just satisfying, but truly transcendent? Stay tuned to find out! Come to our October 2026 Couple's retreats! Learn more and reserve your spot here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shamelesssex.com/retreat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on the Killing Kittens cruise in the Mediterranean in June 2026: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h⁠ttps://kkcruise.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ now! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shamelesssex.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Wish List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shamelesssexpodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to one of our fave podcasts Sex Ed with DB: ⁠https://www.sexedwithdb.com⁠ Other links: If you're looking to reignite the spark and break out of routine, explore MARIEMUR luxury lingerie and leather accessories with 15% off using code SHAMELESS at ⁠https://tinyurl.com/48xm2uw2⁠ Get 10% off getting turned on by Drive Boost with code SHAMELESS at ⁠https://vb.health Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://uberlube.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 15% off April's favorite vibrator - the Magic Wand Waterproof (and other sexy items) with code SHAMELESSSEX at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://purepleasureshop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ready to learn more about macro social work careers? Grab my free e-course at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://macroandpaid.com/----If you've ever felt underpaid, underutilized, or just plain stuck in your career, this episode is your wake-up call. The truth? You're probably using a job selection process that was designed for a workforce that no longer exists. In this episode, I'm breaking down Career Clarity, the first and most skipped step in securing employment that actually fits you. We're talking about how to identify the work you genuinely want to do daily, how to align it with your long-term goals, and how to get crystal clear on the population and issues you're called to serve. Whether you're a new grad or 10 years deep into a career that's draining you, this framework applies. Hit play and let's get to work, because your next career move starts with this conversation.Happy macro career planning,Marthea Pitts, MSW

Buying a home has been sold as the responsible, obvious next step for so long that most people have never actually stopped to ask whether it fits their life. Dr. Jay Zigmont CFP® owned homes from age 21 to 45 and now rents. Fiona Waller CFP® works with clients who have spent years in properties they quietly resented. In this episode, they take apart the financial math, the family voices, the passive income myth, and the real cost of owning a vacation home to help Childfree adults make housing decisions based on what they actually want rather than what they have been told to want.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the stock market returning seven to ten percent annually makes a stronger financial case than a mortgage at six percent interest on a home appreciating three to five percent per year.How to tell whether you should buy or rent based on your life first and your finances second, and why being unable to say where you will be in three years is the only answer you needWhy rent is the most you will pay each month while a mortgage is the least, and what that difference means for a Childfree adult who values flexibility and simplicityWhy rental properties are not passive income, what the 1031 exchange strategy assumes about passing wealth to children, and why that assumption does not work for Childfree peopleWhy vacation homes are the worst of all worlds for Childfree adults, and why renting wherever you want to go beats owning a property you have to manage from a distanceResources Mentioned:What if your Parents Run out of Money | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Bri Conn, CFP®https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-136/ Inheriting Parent Care Responsibility | Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® & Bri Conn, CFP®https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-137/ Episode Hosts:Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.Fiona Waller, MSW, LCSW, CFP® is a Childfree Wealth Specialist® at Childfree Wealth®. She brings a unique perspective as a former therapist, focusing on the intersection of mental health and money using a trauma-informed background to help clients align their financial and life plans with their values.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights delivers education for financial and estate planning without children. It supports people with no kids in making informed decisions about retirement, legacy planning, beneficiaries, and long-term care. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Timestamp for Sport of Kings Episode 362, sponsored by AmWager. Host Christopher Larmey is joined by a special guest 2026 NHC Champ, Dylan Donnelly, for a discussion about races 6,8,9,10, which include the 15% takeout all-turf P3, 15% takeout, $3 min late P3, and the 15% takeout $5 min late DD, on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.    2 – Introduction 5 – Derby/Preakness review discussion   16 – SA Wagering Menu (CAW challenge to players) 24 – SA Race 6 (Crystal Water S.) 42 – SA Race 8 (Snow Chief S.)  52 – SA Race 9 (Allowance) 58 – SA Race 10 (MSW) 1:06 - Betting approach 1:12- Winning the NHC  

Ep 124: What does it really mean to be a trusted adult in a young person's life? In this episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, we welcome back a favorite guest of ours, Chris McLaughlin, MSW, LCSW, for a powerful conversation about connection across generations. Together, we explore why today's youth are facing unprecedented levels of pressure, isolation, comparison, and mental health challenges, and why retirees, grandparents, mentors, neighbors, and volunteers may play a more important role than ever before. Chris shares practical ways adults can build trust with children and teens without being overbearing, judgmental, or out of touch. From navigating technology and social media to supporting struggling youth and balancing family dynamics, this episode offers thoughtful guidance for anyone who wants to show up more meaningfully for the next generation. Whether you're a grandparent trying to stay connected, a mentor looking to make a difference, or simply someone who wants to better understand today's kids, this conversation is full of wisdom, empathy, and actionable takeaways. Chapters: Introduction & Why Trusted Adults Matter – The important role retirees can play in the lives of today's youth [00:01] What Builds Trust with Kids Today – Curiosity, authenticity, consistency, and avoiding common relationship mistakes [04:04] The Pressures Facing Modern Youth – Social media, comparison culture, belonging, and mental health challenges [12:22] Building Connection Across Generations – Grandparents, parenting dynamics, communication, and showing up without pressure [19:10] Technology, Social Media & Safety – Understanding digital life without needing to fully live in it [29:39] Supporting Youth Through Mental Health Struggles – Warning signs, suicide prevention, and the responsibility of trusted adults [42:06]

In this episode, Emily Souder and Mahaley Patel join us to share their motherhood journeys, their experiences navigating NICU trauma and loss, and the heart behind their new resource for NICU families, “Your NICU Story”.Mahaley vulnerably shares the story of her daughter, Sachi, who passed away in the NICU after an HIE diagnosis. Together, Emily and Mahaley reflect on the complexities of grief, healing after trauma, supporting marriages through loss and trauma, and the importance of giving yourself permission to heal slowly and gently.This conversation is full of tender encouragement for NICU moms in every season. From celebrating “little wins,” to caring for your basic needs, to finding support that meets you exactly where you are. As you listen, we hope you feel seen, validated, and reminded that you are never alone in your story!Head here to purchase your copy of “Your NICU Story”!To get connected with DNM:Website | Private Facebook Group | InstagramAbout Mahaley:Mahaley Patel, LMFT, PMH-C is a licensed therapist specializing in perinatal mental health.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA and a Master's degree from Pepperdine University. Mahaley brings a deeply compassionate, client-centered approach to her work, supporting individuals and families as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and the complex emotional landscape of parenthood. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves on the bereaved parent advisory board at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and facilitates a child-loss support group for grieving parents.Mahaley's work is shaped not only by her clinical training, but by her lived experience as a bereaved mother. After losing her daughter, Saachi, she became passionate about helping bereaved parents. She is the co-author of Your NICU Story, a guided reflection journal for families navigating the NICU, and her work centers on helping parents feel less alone in moments that can feel isolating and overwhelming. Outside of her professional life, Mahaley is a wife, a mother of four, and married to actor and filmmaker Ravi Patel - which means her days are an ever-evolving mix of therapy, motherhood, and managing Ravi's creative chaos.Connect with Mahaley: Instagram | WebsiteAbout Emily:Emily lives with her family in Maryland. She is a licensed therapist specializing in perinatal mental health who enjoys supporting neurodivergent families. With BA and MA degrees in sociology from University of Maryland, Baltimore County and an MSW from University of Maryland School of Social Work, Emily has written multiple books, including Your NICU Story (co-authored with Mahaley Patel); Birth Story Brave, Reimagined; and Birth Story Held for Loss and believes in the healing properties of doing story work in therapy and in life. Emily has presented twice at the annual conference of Postpartum Support International, and has offered training for Postpartum Support - Washington.Connect with Emily: Instagram | Website | Birth Story Brave, Reimagined | Birth Story Held for LossThis podcast episode is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide medical advice. All information, content, and material on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment.Support the show

Hear from child welfare professionals, Brianna and Stephanie Coleman, about their years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with marginalized identities.  They  share the various types of safe care supports available in our communities and you will leave feeling encouraged to open your heart and home to LGBTQ+ youth. Next up is Mariah Rooney.  Mariah will share how to bring more compassion and connection into our relationships through understanding complex inner worlds of young people and ourselves.  We will also learn more about Mariah's inner world and revisit her earlier webinar, “Parts of You, Parts of Me…” Brianna Coleman, MSW, LICSW (she/her) received her MSW from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and currently holds a LICSW. Brianna works as a licensed psychotherapist and provides educational trainings to a variety of different agencies and organizations. Brianna is the founder of Curiosity Counseling & Consultation and provides therapy through Lyn Lake Psychotherapy & Wellness. Throughout her career and personal life, she has expanded on her knowledge and experience providing a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ clients, particularly those who hold gender expansive identities, to explore themselves and navigate the unique challenges they face due to their identity. Brianna has grown passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults who hold marginalized identities. Brianna operates through a trauma-informed lens with a particular focus on attachment, development and identity. Stephanie Coleman, MSW, LICSW, works as the Director of Social Work for Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota where she oversees Foster Care Adoption, Domestic Infant Adoption, Pregnancy Services, and Education programs. She came to this role with experience directly working with youth in foster care seeking permanency, supporting adoptive families by providing attachment-focused and trauma-informed strategies, and providing education to adults considering adoption. Stephanie earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of Minnesota in 2018 and is currently licensed as an Independent Clinical Social Worker. Stephanie completed the Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate through the University of Minnesota's Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare in 2019. Mariah Rooney, MSW, LICSW is a psychotherapist who has practiced in outpatient, community, hospital and specialty care settings; an adjunct faculty member in the graduate School of Social Work at Winona State University; a past consultant for the NCTSN's Center for the Treatment of Developmental Trauma Disorders; and was previously a fellow at the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute. She has extensive experience in clinical work with children and adults treating the complex challenges that arise as a result of traumatic stress, attachment trauma, intergenerational trauma, and dissociation. Additionally, her research, consultation, and writing has focused on areas such as gender-related violence, military trauma, trauma-informed embodiment practices, developmental trauma, and systems-level interventions to prevent and address the impacts of trauma. Additionally, Mariah is a consultant with the American Institutes for Research. Her primary responsibilities include supporting capacity-building to prevent and address the effects of violence and trauma within individual agencies and schools, national and state agencies, state-wide coalitions, and multi-agency collaboratives. Additionally, she is the Co-Founder of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting, a program of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment. (49 mins) March 1, 2023 The post Compassion, Support and Connecting Communities appeared first on Foster Adopt Minnesota.

You show up. You succeed. You keep functioning. Meanwhile, food, eating, body image, or restrictive behaviors may quietly consume an enormous amount of mental and emotional energy. In this episode of the Dr. Marianne-Land podcast, Dr. Marianne Miller explores the hidden reality of high-functioning eating disorders and why so many people get overlooked simply because they appear “fine” from the outside. This conversation examines how anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other restrictive eating patterns can exist inside people who maintain careers, relationships, caregiving roles, and daily responsibilities. Dr. Marianne also discusses why perfectionism, masking, executive functioning challenges, and neurodivergence can make eating disorders harder to recognize and harder to treat. Why High-Functioning People With Eating Disorders Get Missed Many people assume eating disorders only become serious when someone visibly falls apart. This episode challenges that belief and explores how people with eating disorders often continue functioning at a high level while struggling privately with food obsession, body image distress, binge eating, restriction, compulsive exercise, or sensory-based eating challenges. Dr. Marianne discusses how high-functioning individuals often minimize their own suffering because they are still meeting expectations at work, school, or home. She also explores how healthcare providers, loved ones, and society frequently overlook eating disorders in people who do not fit narrow stereotypes. Neurodivergence, Executive Functioning & Eating Disorders This episode also explores the connection between neurodivergence and eating struggles. Dr. Marianne discusses how ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, and executive functioning challenges can complicate meal planning, eating consistency, food variety, hunger awareness, and nervous system regulation. You'll hear discussion around low-lift eating, food predictability, sensory-safe foods, masking, and the emotional exhaustion that can come from constantly pushing through internal distress while appearing capable on the outside. Intersectionality & Invisible Struggle Dr. Marianne also examines how anti-fat bias, gender expectations, neurodivergence, and other intersecting identities shape who gets believed, diagnosed, and supported. Many high-functioning people spend years feeling dismissed because they do not look like the stereotype of someone with an eating disorder. This episode highlights why eating disorders deserve attention long before someone reaches a visible crisis point. Recovery Support for High-Functioning Eating Disorders Dr. Marianne shares compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming approaches to recovery that reduce overwhelm instead of increasing pressure. She discusses building supportive structure around eating, reducing friction with meals, reconnecting with internal cues, and allowing support into areas of life that may have stayed hidden for years. If you've ever thought, “I'm still functioning, so maybe it's not that bad,” this episode is for you. Related Episodes Why High Achievers Can Develop Anorexia & Bulimia: Perfectionism, Control, & Hidden Struggles on Apple & Spotify. The Truth About "High-Functioning" People With Lifelong Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, & Body Image: Self-Compassion Tools for Long-Term Eating Disorder Recovery With Carrie Pollard, MSW @compassionate_counsellor on Apple & Spotify. Perfectionism, Bulimia, & Recovery: Harnessing Your Strengths to Heal With Dr. Amanda Marie @glitterypoison on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller Dr. Marianne Miller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in eating disorders, ARFID, binge eating disorder, restrictive eating, neurodivergence, and sensory-related eating challenges. She offers therapy and coaching support for individuals navigating complex relationships with food, eating, and body image. For therapy, coaching, podcast episodes, and resources, visit Dr. Marianne's website drmariannemiller.com.

What is the relationship between fear and faith? This question is explored in Rivka Kahan's recent essay, “Fear and Faith in Religious Life” (TRADITION, Spring 2026). In this episode Kahan discusses these topics with our podcast host, Mali Brofsky. Together, they think through their strategies to show their students that emotions such as fear are not only acceptable but are actively explored and embraced within our tradition. Kahan outlines three primary frameworks for understanding fear within Jewish thought: Malbim posits that faith acts as a source of strength that helps a person overcome fear, serving a “buoy” to faith by providing inner strength. Abravanel suggests that fear is necessary for true faith, which is understood as the commitment to follow God’s will despite experiencing fear. Finally, the Midrashic approach holds that maintaining a level of worry reflects moral humility. Brofsky notes that these models are not mutually exclusive; rather, individuals may cycle through them depending on their circumstances. The speakers discuss how extreme confidence, even when based on faith, can inadvertently lead to hubris, and argue that experiencing anxiety or unworthiness can foster moral refinement and humility. They close by discussing the difference between individual and national fear, and how to maintain a healthy faith balanced with humility in times of national challenge—something all too familiar to our readers these days. Rivka Kahan's TRADITION essay will appear in her forthcoming book, which explores human emotions through the lens of Tanakh and its commentaries, to be published as part of Kitvuni Fellowship of Matan. She teaches post-high school students at several institutions in Israel and develops educational and scholarly resources for AlHaTorah.org. Mali Brofsky, MSW, a member of TRADITION's editorial board, is a senior faculty member at MMY and a social worker in private practice. The post Fear and Faith in Religious Life appeared first on Tradition Online.

In this episode Ashleigh speaks with Hannah Aylward, a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Gut Health Expert + Mindfulness Advocate, to help breakdown:  The major gut health issues we may be dealing with How to get to the root causes of your gut health or digestion issues How to mitigate the damage caused by antibiotics What gut tests to ask for All the lifestyle stuff besides eating you should be paying attention to, and much more. Here is more information about Hannah and her work: Website: http://www.hannahaylward.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc/  The Nutrient Dense Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nutrient-dense-podcast/id1788408977  Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free: https://go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu  Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen   

In this episode, Patrick Teahan, MSW, explores the profound impact of rage as a byproduct of childhood trauma, detailing how unsafe environments force children to either weaponize or absorb intense emotional energy. He introduces the concept of inward and outward rage, moving beyond the stigma of "anger issues" to focus on the underground emotional deposits that develop when a child is erased, ignored, or exposed to volatility.The episode begins by unpacking a complex dynamic: the four specific childhood situations that fuel adult rage. Patrick uses these roots to illustrate how survivors often struggle with a "well of childhood" that runs their present-day reactions, where symptoms like road rage or chronic exhaustion are actually valid byproducts of old injustices.Listeners will learn:The Four Situations of Rage: Why adults not doing the right thing, deep injustice, volatile or passive parenting, and being "erased" create a lifelong emotional burden.Outward Rage (Fire at Will): The reality of being "wired for anger," characterized by a low threshold for frustration, self-righteousness, and the tendency for rage to come out sideways in adulthood.Inward Rage (The Superhero Absorber): Exploring why some survivors never feel anger at all, instead acting like a "black hole" that absorbs dangerous energy at the expense of their own physical and mental health.The Erasure Effect: What it truly means to be invisible as a child and how having your needs or feelings wiped out leads to a massive sense of adult injustice.Situations Over Symptoms: Why understanding your story is more vital for recovery than simply managing symptoms, as the "what happened" is the source of the "what is felt."Reclaiming and Releasing: How healing involves Jane-style pressure release for those with outward rage and Beth-style "reclaiming of the f-you" for those who have gone numb.Patrick also provides a case study of two sisters to highlight how the same traumatic environment can produce polar opposite rage strategies. By understanding how these survival tactics were formed, listeners can begin to move toward a healthy middle ground where anger is a tool for advocacy rather than a source of shame or self-sabotage.Keywords: childhood trauma, repressed rage, inward rage, outward rage, inner child work, emotional neglect, parentification, nervous system, toxic family systems, trauma recovery, justice-based anger. Join the Healing Community!Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

Summer can feel terrifying when you're parenting a struggling teen or young adult. The routines disappear. Structure falls away. And suddenly you're left wondering how to support your child without slipping into control, conflict, or constant anxiety.And if your teen is coming home from treatment? The pressure can feel even heavier.Today, I sit down with Hilary Moses to talk about what parents often misunderstand about summer break, especially when supporting a struggling teen during summer break after treatment. Because summer isn't just “time off.” For many families, it's a major transition period filled with fear, guilt, uncertainty, and a loss of structure.We talk about the difference between healthy structure and control, why parents often panic when they see old behaviors resurface, and how to create support systems that actually help your teen build resilience instead of dependence.Hilary also shares practical ways parents can approach screens, friends, boredom, jobs, driving, boundaries, and expectations during the summer months without falling into exhausting power struggles.Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to create a perfect summer. You're not trying to raise a perfectly compliant child. You are helping a young person slowly learn how to navigate real life with support, structure, and connection.In this episode on supporting your teen's transition home from treatment during summer break, we discuss:Why summer break can feel so destabilizing for struggling teens and familiesThe hidden challenges of bringing a teen home from treatment during summerHow to create healthy summer structure without micromanaging your teen or young adult childSupporting your child with jobs, responsibilities, and independenceWhat parents often misunderstand about motivation and accountabilityHow to approach “red flag” friendships with more nuanceWhy isolation and loneliness are major risks during summer breakHow fear pushes parents back into controlling patternsWhat healthy boundaries and expectations actually look like at homeWhy parents need resilience just as much as their kids doMore about Hilary MosesHilary Moses, MSW, LCSW, is a widely-esteemed therapist and parent coach who, throughout her career as a wilderness clinician and program clinical director was among the most highly regarded in the field. Hilary is a national public speaker and presenter, has written and developed parenting and transition curricula, facilitated hundreds of workshops and family seminars, and was an adjunct professor for the Masters in Social Work program at Arizona State University's Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Hilary co-authored, “H.O.M.E: Strategies for Making home a SUCCESS during and after Treatment”.Looking for support?

Elizabeth Stevenson and Sarah J. Hink of New Direction Family Law, joined by associate attorney Tyler E. Kaestner, interview Veronica Kemeny, a licensed clinical social worker and co-owner of Anchor Perinatal Wellness in Raleigh, during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. They discuss perinatal mental health as an inclusive term covering trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum (up to two years), and non-birthing partners, and review conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. Kemeny explains warning signs such as impaired functioning and inability to sleep when given the chance, normalizes intrusive thoughts, and emphasizes the importance of trained providers due to stigma and misinterpretation. The conversation covers risk factors, medication concerns, impacts on relationships and divorce/custody cases, and resources like Postpartum Support International, nurse visiting programs, UNC's perinatal inpatient unit, and Anchor's intensive program, teletherapy, childcare, and free walk-in maternal mental health clinic at anchorperinatal.com.00:00 UNC Perinatal Units00:43 Meet the Guests01:40 Veronica and Anchor Program03:16 What Perinatal Mental Health Means04:36 When Symptoms Become Serious05:51 Red Flags Sleep and Safety07:20 Intrusive Thoughts and Stigma10:56 Screening and Provider Gaps12:23 Risk Factors and Prevention15:29 Resources Programs and Medication17:36 Social Media Comparison Trap17:52 Finding Realistic Support18:54 Marriage Strain After Baby19:22 Teamwork and Self Care Plan22:17 Sleep Boundaries and Visitors24:28 When to Seek Treatment25:44 Divorce and Custody Bias29:07 Free Nurse Visiting Programs30:25 How to Get Help31:42 Final Takeaways

Will Dobud, PhD, MSW, is a social work clinician, researcher, and senior lecturer whose work focuses on outdoor and experiential therapies for youth and improving therapeutic outcomes for adolescents and families. He founded the non-profit True North Expeditions in Adelaide, Australia, and has received recognition including the 2015 Australian Postgraduate Award and 2021 Distinguished Researcher of the Year from the Association for Experiential Education.Will is co-author of Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health (2025) and books on outdoor therapy practice, and he advocates for healthier, more effective mental health supports for young people.Will Dobud – Kids These Days  Kids These Days – The ResearchBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://jane.app (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Novo Psych - novopsych.com/traumapodcast

For this episode, I've invited a fellow MSW graduate from California State University Bakersfield: Shelby Esquedo. Shelby is the Program Development Director with Bakersfield Angels. With seven years of experience working alongside system-impacted youth, she has a deep, firsthand understanding of how the justice and child welfare systems shape lives. She's spent the last five years at Bakersfield Angels creating programs that focus on supporting and empowering the youth we serve. I'm looking forward to discussing the intersection of foster care, community support, and the mental health of our youth.

En su podcast "Latina Today", Lorena Mora-Mowry conversa con Rosa Reyes-Santana, MSW, LISW-S, terapeuta bilingüe clínica, pastoral y comunitaria del suroeste de Ohio, sobre cómo el retorno de inmigrantes a sus países es complejo y emocionalmente intenso, con sentimientos de frustración, vergüenza, ansiedad, tristeza por la pérdida y cómo se percibe el volver como una ruptura o un fracaso del proyecto de vida. El regreso provoca duelo migratorio, crisis de identidad, ansiedad, depresión y estrés crónico, a menudo percibido como una ruptura del proyecto de vida. Rosa explica como los inmigrantes enfrentan la percepción de fracaso por no cumplir metas económicas, estigmatización y dificultades de reintegración. El choque de la “realidad invertida” es un desafío psicológico clave: el migrante idealiza su país de origen, pero al volver lo encuentra cambiado, causando desorientación y frustración. Retornos forzados o por dificultades económicas generan culpa, vergüenza, pérdida de autoestima y estatus, y a menudo, pérdida de autonomía y poder adquisitivo. Rosa describe las etapas del impacto emocional: euforia inicial por el reencuentro con la familia y el entorno, choque cultural a la inversa por costumbres, burocracia o precariedad, y aislamiento social al sentirse extranjera en su propia tierra. Finalmente, comparte estrategias para quienes regresan y para quienes los reciben.

Always on the hunt for a glimmer of joy, Elizabeth's found a consistent source in the mid 80s/early 90s show, Murder She Wrote. In a world where there's a dearth of healthy role models for women of a certain age living fully into their whole life, but there IS Jessica Fletcher. Passing the Bechtel Test before it was a thing, MSW is an excellent choice as a comfort watch. Listen in and see if it might be for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radiantbadass.com

In this episode, Dr. Monica Lypson and Dr. Ahilan Sivaganesan join the conversation to dissect the complexities of value-based payment models and the "perverse incentives" that often follow. By examining the parallels between Medicare Advantage upcoding and sliding-scale bundled payments, Dr. Lypson and Dr. Sivaganesan provide a masterclass on the systemic friction between financial risk and clinical equity. Key Discussion Themes - The Upcoding/Downcoding Tug-of-War: An analysis of how Medicare Advantage plans and health systems navigate risk adjustment, and why current models often incentivize "grading your own homework." - The TDABC Solution: Dr. Sivaganesan explains why physicians cannot truly manage risk without Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC) to identify condition-specific costs. - Selection Bias in Care: A deep dive into the "cherry picking" (selecting low-risk patients) and "lemon dropping" (avoiding high-risk patients) dilemmas that threaten healthcare's moral compass. - Equity vs. Efficiency: Dr. Lypson explores how value-based care can either bridge the gap for underserved populations or inadvertently widen disparities through structural barriers. - The Path Forward: Why "whole-person health"—including non-clinical factors like housing—is the ultimate cost-saver, and the necessity of neutral, third-party risk scoring. === LINKS ===

In this episode, Patrick Teahan, MSW, explores the profound impact of growing up in an abusive or neglectful environment, detailing how childhood trauma survivors often struggle with intense self-blame and self-hatred. He introduces the concept of emotional math, moving beyond simple advice to just be kinder to yourself, focusing instead on the deep rooted self-contempt that develops when children lack a healthy adult guide.The episode begins by unpacking a complex dynamic: the development of damaged perceptions about personal self-worth. Patrick uses this concept to illustrate how normal human needs and mistakes are calculated as evidence of being fundamentally flawed, trapping survivors in a painful but brilliant childhood survival mechanism used to avoid the terrifying reality of having unsafe parents.Listeners will learn:Emotional Math: What this concept is and how lacking a healthy frame of reference distorts a child's perception of reality.Signs of Unrelenting Self-Criticism: Common indicators that you are too hard on yourself, such as feeling ashamed for not instantly mastering a new hobby or carrying the weight of other people's emotions.The Impact of Neglect: How both direct and indirect neglect teach children to view their basic needs and personal interests as immense burdens.Family System Roles: The ways the scapegoat and golden child utilize self-criticism and perfectionism to stay safe and secure conditional love.Self-Blame as a Shield: Why absorbing the blame during childhood was an essential protective strategy to shield the nervous system from the heartbreak of an emotionally volatile parent.Honoring the Inner Child: How to start validating your inner child for creating these survival tactics so you can begin rewriting your emotional equations.Patrick also provides a guided reflection to help listeners express gratitude to their inner child for their protective instincts, paving the way to replace self-hatred with self-compassion. By understanding how these feelings developed, survivors who struggle with perfectionism, ruminate over past social mistakes, or constantly feel like a burden can find clarity and begin to change the narrative.Keywords: childhood trauma, self-hate, emotional math, inner child work, emotional neglect, family roles, trauma recovery, self-blame, toxic family systems Join the Healing Community!Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

NextAge Season 2, our series on romance and intimacy in the second half of life, continues with a deep dive on technology and dating apps. Smart phones, tablets and computers, social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and online dating apps like OurTime, SilverSingles, and SeniorMatch help a growing number of seniors find companionship and keep connected with family. However, entering into the digital world isn't always simple. So how are older adults learning to navigate these platforms? How do they build confidence online? How do we all keep up with constant tech changes — and stay safe?As more seniors explore dating later in life, are these apps working to meet everyone's needs? Today we get some professional advice, tech support, and a safety briefing – all while hearing the good, bad, and in between of the new state of dating.You can join in on the conversation during the noon hour on our YouTube livestream. Listen now to aired episodes of NextAge on our website.This season of NextAge is made possible by a grant from the West End Home Foundation — Advancing Aging with Dignity and Strengthening Communities — and by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Guests Julie Grower, dating app user Chuck Taylor, dating app user June Moore, particpant, Seniors on the Move, Tech Goes Home Dr. Jess Carbino, sociologist; relationship & online dating expert Breana Clark, MSW, program Manager, Senior Renaissance Center Rachel Solava, outreach and advocacy manager, Digital Literacy for Seniors, Greater Nashville Regional Council

In this episode of Social Work Talks, we break down the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy bans, free speech, and the growing debate around "talk therapy." Our host NASW Member and Social Worker Lorrie Appleton sits down with our guest NASW Deputy General Counsel Ashlee Fox, JD, MSW, who leads the National Association of Social Workers Legal Defense Fund. Learn why many experts believe this case could have far-reaching implications for professional standards, evidence-based practice, and the future of mental health care. Tune in for this important conversation every social worker should hear. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SocialWorkTalks #SocialWork #MentalHealth #Therapy #NASW #ConversionTherapy#BehavioralHealth

Amanda Harmon, LCSW, MSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and Program Director of the Master of Social Work program at Sacred Heart University and she joined Melissa to talk about the growing demand for social workers.Image Courtesy of Sacred Heart University 

Ever want to eavesdrop on religious professionals talking theology? Listen in as Aisha Hauser and Jules go to some deep places talking about the Universalist idea of affirming all people, but not all ideas.Aisha Hauser, MSW, CRE-ML, is one-half of the Church of the Larger Fellowship's Lead Ministry Team.https://clfuu.org/team-member/aisha-hauser/https://connectlearngrow.org/Thank you for listening. Many Windows: Conversations on Ministry is a production of Meadville Lombard Theological School. Theme music is “Destination” by Justhea. This episode is produced by Jules Taylor.(Justhea: spoti.fi/2NycVfd​ and apple.co/3u51z2V)

Well, now… that sounds like a personal question! Wait… what even IS a window of tolerance? I'll give you some context clues by asking some more questions: 1) How well do you respond to daily stress? 2) How do you cope with intense emotional stressors? 3) What are your coping skills related to weight loss, food triggers, maintaining consistency? Finally… what are ways we can all learn to handle life stress, emotional triggers, and all of the issues related to weight loss and weight maintenance in healtier ways? Listen and and you're sure to learn some helpful tips!The Weight Loss Winformation Podcast gives you essential psychological information to help you lose weight and more importantly, to help keep you at a healthy weight for your body! No matter how you are working to lose weight and no matter how much weight you want to lose, Weight Loss Winformation will keep you moving in a positive direction. Let's get started because well… Why Weight? (get it? Pun intended… )?Resources:·      BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com·      Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com·      BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare·      BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare·      Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people·      Instagram: @ (Caleshia Haynes)·      Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)·      Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)·      Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)·      ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)·      Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/·      Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com·      The Window of Tolerance and Chronic Illness by Katie Willard Virant, MSW, JD, LCSW https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/chronically-me/202503/the-window-of-tolerance-and-chronic-illness·      Finding Your Zone by Jaimie L Lusk, Psy D, ABPPhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/threshold/202601/finding-your-zone·      What Is the Window of Tolerance, and Why Is It So Important? By Annie Wright LMFT https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/making-the-whole-beautiful/202205/what-is-the-window-of-tolerance-and-why-is-it-so-important·      Expanding the "Window of Tolerance" by Dr Esther R. Cole, CPsychol, M.A. Oxon https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lifespan-psychology/202004/expanding-the-window-tolerance

Wendy White Tiegreen (she/her), MSW, is the former Director of Medicaid and Health System Innovation for the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities and she is an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Wendy shares how she became part of the movement that reshaped mental health services nationwide. They talk about policy battles, the long-term impact of embedding peer specialists into the system and how advocacy, relationships and persistence drive meaningful change. To learn more about Wendy and her work:  Wendy White Tiegreen — Lexicon Strategies   The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info Transcripts are available on Apple Podcasts.

Send us Fan MailImagine belonging to a faith that is fighting to keep you out—and refusing to leave. Some of you in our Mama Dragons community know this experience well. Some of you are still living it, loving your families and your traditions while also working, every day, to make change from within. That tension—the push and pull between belonging and exclusion—is not unique to any one faith. Today In the Den, Sara is joined by Miryam Kabakov, a national leader who has spent more than three decades walking alongside LGBTQ+ people in Orthodox communities. She is the Executive Director and co-founder of Eshel, an organization that provides support, resources, and community for LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals and their families—and is helping to quietly, steadily shift what's possible from the inside. Sara and Miryam talk about what it means to stay in a tradition that doesn't always make room for you, how families navigate love and religious commitment, and why change—especially in deeply traditional spaces—often begins with small, brave acts of connection.Special Guest: Miryam KabakovMiryam Kabakov is a national leader who has worked for more than three decades on the inclusion of LGTBQ+ individuals in the Orthodox world. Miryam is Executive Director and co-founder of Eshel, a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals and their families. Prior to being a leader at Eshel, Miryam was the New York and National Program Director of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps, Director of LGBT programming at the JCC Manhattan, Social Worker at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, and was the first social worker at Footsteps. Miryam received her MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work.  She also received a certificate in fundraising from the University of St. Thomas and a certificate in program evaluation from the University of Washington, and has a background in informal Jewish education from Brandeis University.  She founded the New York Orthodykes, a support group for lesbian, bisexual and transgender Orthodox women, and is the editor of Keep Your Wives Away From Them: Orthodox Women, Unorthodox Desires (North Atlantic Books, May 2010), a collection of writings about the challenges and joys of LBT Orthodox Jews and winner of the Golden Crown Literary Award.Links from the Show:Find Eshel onlineEshel's Calendar of EventsJoin Mama Dragons todayIn the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org. Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most generous thing you could do for every relationship in your life is to come back to yourself first? This week I'm joined by Karen Green, therapist, professor, and creator of Conscious Care Cards, for a deeply honest conversation about attachment wounds, nervous system regulation, and why healing yourself changes everything around you.Karen has spent her career working with families, and what she keeps finding is the same truth at the centre of it all;  that the quality of your inner world determines the quality of every relationship you have. And that it is never too late to do that work.In this episode, we talk about:Why attachment trauma is not a private family issue but a public health issue and why it starts with youThe fractures we carry from childhood and how they quietly shape every relationship we step into as adultsWhy one attuned, present relationship can rewire everything — and why it is never too late to experience thatThe neurobiology of "we": how a regulated nervous system is the foundation of every authentic connectionMoving from sympathetic chaos to parasympathetic presence and why connection simply cannot happen in survival modeReparenting yourself: meeting your own unmet needs so you can stop running on emptyWhy your triggers are not problems to fix but invitations to finally tend to the part of you that was never heldThe research-backed truth that one person, even for 45 minutes, can change the trajectory of a lifeKaren's work is a quiet reminder that showing up whole for the people you love begins with showing up whole for yourself and that the path back is simpler than you think.Karen A. Green, MSW, LSSW, is a tenured professor and Director of the Mental Health, Social Service & Addiction Counseling program at Mt. Hood Community College. With over 16 years of experience as a K–6 school social worker, she has worked alongside children, parents, teachers, and administrators navigating anxiety, trauma, and behavioral challenges.For more information visit her website www.consciouscarecards.comHer Instagram or her YChristina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 11 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 12 years ago.  She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

Today on the show, I am so pleased to share that I chatted about the new rules of leadership with Selena Rezvani. Selena just gets it, and she has digestible leadership content and books that anyone can apply to their lives and careers. Selena is also widely followed on all the social platforms, so go check her out!During today's show, Selena and I talked about:Her book, Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable TeamsWhy managing with heart is critical to build trust and loyalty and is a strength, not a weaknessHer book, Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on YourselfHer TEDx talk and how it still holds the test of time, How we can move past overdoing, overthinking, and overexplaining to free up our time and energyHere is more about Selena:Selena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her the premier expert on advocating for yourself at work.She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The World Bank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé—helping emerging leaders enhance their presence, self-confidence, and build trust. Selena's advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena's latest book, Quick Confidence, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized tips on boosting confidence. Her forthcoming book, Quick Leadership, comes out on November 10, 2025.Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after “How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate” and “Quick Confidence: Own Your Power” workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC's Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues.Selena has MSW and BS degrees from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. To learn more about Selena and to book her for your next event, visit SelenaRezvani.com.If the Brave Women at Work Podcast has helped you personally or professionally, please share it with a friend, colleague, or family member. And your ratings and reviews help the show continue to gain traction and grow. Thank you again!

Thanks for Asking is a group project – we could not make this show without you. You're not just a listener. You're a participant. We want to make a show about what matters to you. That's why we have our inboxes always open, with our operator (Nora) standing by to take your calls and texts. So that's what today's episode is about: your struggles, your vents, your anxieties.  If you need to vent, ask for advice, share a grudge, or just want to get something off your chest, call or text us at ‪☎️ (612) 568-4441‬. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! Our Sponsors: ❤️ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there's never been a better time to get in. Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at ⁠⁠⁠MASTERCLASS.com/TFA.⁠⁠⁠ That's 15% off at ⁠⁠⁠MASTERCLASS.com/TFA.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Head to MASTERCLASS.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠ to see the latest offer! ❤️ With evening and weekend course options, Fordham's online MSW lets you keep working while earning your degree, completing the program in as few as 16 months. Learn more and apply at ⁠⁠⁠fordham.edu/TFA⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠⁠Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/TFA OR use code TFA at checkout. That's F-O-R-I-A WELLNESS DOT COM FORWARD SLASH TFA for 20% off your first order. I recommend trying Awaken or their Pleasure Set with all three of their best sellers.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, hosts Ashleigh and Rachel discuss what we need to be doing now to live the life we want when we're older, including discussing some key markers of longevity, the things they want to be able to do when they get older, and how to work back from the life you want to live when you're 80 and plan your workouts now accordingly.  Longevity studies discussed: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3080184/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6778477/  Join the conversation - leave a comment on the podcast, share the episode on social media, or leave a comment, topic idea, or question on the website: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/contact Or send a voice message here and they may play it on the pod! https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/468952/1/3h8gyc5cfc71vsbu  Check out the MSW Substack here: https://musclescienceforwomen.substack.com Learn about all of the MSW training programs here: https://musclescienceforwomen.com/programs Subscribe to the new YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@musclescienceforwomen     

Watch us on YouTube here⁠! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠Apple⁠! Our Sponsors: ❤️ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. ⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.⁠⁠ ❤️ MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there's never been a better time to get in. Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at ⁠⁠MASTERCLASS.com/TFA.⁠⁠ That's 15% off at ⁠⁠MASTERCLASS.com/TFA.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Head to MASTERCLASS.com/TFA⁠⁠ to see the latest offer! ❤️ With evening and weekend course options, Fordham's online MSW lets you keep working while earning your degree, completing the program in as few as 16 months. Learn more and apply at ⁠⁠fordham.edu/TFA⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠⁠Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/TFA OR use code TFA at checkout. That's F-O-R-I-A WELLNESS DOT COM FORWARD SLASH TFA for 20% off your first order. I recommend trying Awaken or their Pleasure Set with all three of their best sellers.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes a good mom? Is it adhering to the perfectly packaged image of a shiny, happy woman cooking lavish meals with her 2.5 children, always cleaning, never complaining, and never NOT grateful, doting, and happy? No – but that doesn't mean that the expectations are any more attainable. Any choice a mom makes is immediately subject to scrutiny or ridicule. Anything she does is under a microscope. She can't miss a beat. She can't wonder what her life might have been if she wasn't a mother. And she DEFINITELY can't do anything for herself. Today, Nora talks with Libby Ward, the author of the brand new book Honest Motherhood: on Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. Get a copy of Libby's new book HERE. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! Our Sponsors: ❤️ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to ⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. ⁠⁠Quince.com/TFA⁠⁠ ❤️ ⁠Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.⁠ ❤️ MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there's never been a better time to get in. Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at ⁠MASTERCLASS.com/TFA.⁠ That's 15% off at ⁠MASTERCLASS.com/TFA.⁠ ⁠Head to MASTERCLASS.com/TFA⁠ to see the latest offer! ❤️ With evening and weekend course options, Fordham's online MSW lets you keep working while earning your degree, completing the program in as few as 16 months. Learn more and apply at ⁠fordham.edu/TFA⁠ ❤️ ⁠Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/TFA OR use code TFA at checkout. That's F-O-R-I-A WELLNESS DOT COM FORWARD SLASH TFA for 20% off your first order. I recommend trying Awaken or their Pleasure Set with all three of their best sellers.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to TTFA Anthologies on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, or anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. _ It's rare to have a friendship that actually lasts forever, but that's what Josie and Miles have. When Miles's cancer comes back after years of remission, Josie is there for him every step of the way … until there are no more steps to take.  _ Find Nora's weekly newsletter ⁠here⁠! Also, check out Nora on ⁠YouTube⁠. _ The Feelings & Co. team is Nora McInerny, Marcel Malekebu and Grace Barry. _ Find all our shows at ⁠www.feelingsand.co.⁠ _ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/TFA for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to Quince.com/TFA for free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince.com/TFA Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there's never been a better time to get in. Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/TFA. That's 15% off at MASTERCLASS.com/TFA. Head to MASTERCLASS.com/TFA to see the latest offer! Experience your juiciest and deepest sensual experience with a bottle of Foria. FORIA is offering a special deal for our listeners. Get 20% off your first order by visiting foriawellness.com/TFA OR use code TFA at checkout. That's F-O-R-I-A WELLNESS DOT COM FORWARD SLASH TFA for 20% off your first order. I recommend trying Awaken or their Pleasure Set with all three of their best sellers. With evening and weekend course options, Fordham's online MSW lets you keep working while earning your degree, completing the program in as few as 16 months. Learn more and apply at fordham.edu/TFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're giving validation, pep talks and space to vent for listeners struggling with: Aging parents who don't take care of their health Falling out of love with your work and feeling like you're totally ineffective (you aren't!) Being hit by a grief tsunami and losing your ambition Feeling like a horrible mother for being disappointed by a gender reveal (we have THOUGHTS!) The secondhand embarrassment of your boyfriend being bad at his job Being the worst mom in the world (not possible, Nora already is!) ☎️ Give us a call or drop us a text at ‪(612) 568-4441‬

You know what makes things feel more okay? Kelly Corrigan, the host of Kelly Corrigan Wonders and the author of so many wonderful books (my favorite is Tell Me More). Today, Kelly and Nora dig through a treasure trove of (more than) okay things, including unexpected gratitude from an adult child (CALL YOUR MOM!), a book about a possible alien encounter, slow but steady civic progress and much more.  You can share your okay things with us at ☎️502-388-OKAY (6529) or

As long as people have been grieving, we have found a way to memorialize our dead people. We grievers keep voicemails, photos, letters, clothes – whatever we can to remember our people. With the rise of AI, it's no wonder companies desperate to increase their shareholder value have turned to us, the grievers. But it's not our money they want (or at least, not JUST our money) – it's our dead people. Their voices, their words, their likeness. They want to reanimate our people, just without their bodies and souls.  A few months ago, I read an incredible article in The Atlantic, titled The AI Companies Trying To Make Grief Obsolete. I knew it was something I NEEDED to talk about, and it just so happened that the author, Charley, was willing to talk to me and share the story of her big brother, Ben, who passed unexpectedly in 2014.  Grief is not a problem to be solved. It is a part of life. A part that we need. Read more about AI deadbots here or here. My 2016 piece in Slate is here. _ Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! _ Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/TFA for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Go to Quince.com/TFA for free shipping and 365-day returns. Quince.com/TFA Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear, at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. MasterClass keeps adding new classes, so there's never been a better time to get in. Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/TFA. That's 15% off at MASTERCLASS.com/TFA. Head to MASTERCLASS.com/TFA to see the latest offer! With evening and weekend course options, Fordham's online MSW lets you keep working while earning your degree, completing the program in as few as 16 months. Learn more and apply at fordham.edu/TFA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices