Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah rodriguez

In this Voices of the Valley episode, Sarah Rodriguez of Legacy Cooling shares the story of The Canyon House, a sanctuary where draft horses, once used for intense farm labor and carriage rides and now cast aside and destined for tragedy—can spend their days in peace. "Every horse that comes here is going to die at some point," Sarah said. "But here, they get to live their last years with dignity."

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Chad and Joel sit down with Wisconsin's Lieutenant Governor, Sarah Rodriguez, and get into a few of the many reasons why the Badger State holds a special place in the hearts of its residents and visitors. As an avid outdoorswoman and certified archery teacher, Sarah has a deep passion for the natural beauty and traditions that define Wisconsin. They discuss the critical role of the Lieutenant Governor, Wisconsin's record-breaking tourism boom, and its impressive manufacturing legacy, including the homegrown craftsmanship behind St. Croix fishing rods. From camping and fishing to the sense of community that binds its people, this episode dives deep into what makes Wisconsin truly unique. Listen in to hear highlights of the state's history, its love of the great outdoors, and the importance of bridging gaps to bring everyone together. This episode is brought to you by Travel Wisconsin, Gatr Coolers, Mojo Outdoors, Avery Sporting Dog, Banded Brands, and The Provider Culinary.

In this episode we talk all things Wicked, James Vanderbeak, Justin Timberlake, Chappell Roan, and much more.

Raices de mi Tierra, or “roots of my land,” has spent the past 35 years at UC Santa Barbara performing folklórico, a traditional Mexican folk dance. The AS Senate recently passed a bill to establish Raices as a BCU – or Boards, Committees, and Units – a formal guarantee of funding and recognition for over three decades of performance, outreach, and advocacy. KCSB's Joyce Chi talked to Raices' three co-chairs – Sarah Rodriguez, Toni Valtierra, and Carlos Meza – about this historic moment for their organization.

For the second year in a row, Creativity Squared is proud to partner with ArtsWave to amplify the phenomenal artists and grant recipients selected for this year's ArtsWave Black and Brown Artist Program. Today, enjoy part one of a three-part special series of interviews with the artists featured in the program's “Truth & Innovation Artist Showcase.” You'll hear about their work, the world they want to live in, and their truth expressed through their art.  The artists featured in this episode include: ⭐️ Gauravi Shah & Tatiana Godfrey — project: “Up the As*pirin: Pain Management” ⭐️ Ingrid Woode — project: “BE STILL” ⭐️ Faith Marie — project: “HeartSpace Poetry Project” ⭐️ Lisa Merida-Paytes — project: “Flow:Flux” ⭐️ Emily Hanako Momohara — project: “Mother's Tongue” ⭐️ Sarah Rodriguez — project: “PatchWORK” These episodes include vignettes of our interviews that took place for the fourth annual showcase of ArtsWave Black and Brown Artist Program. For the full video versions of these conversations, visit https://CreativitySquared.com or the Creativity Squared YouTube channel (https://bit.ly/C2youtube). The showcase's “Visual Arts Exhibition” is open through August 8 at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center. The “Be Still” city-wide augmented reality portrait exhibition is available to experience through September 22. The sketch comedy variety show, “Up the As*pirin: Pain Management,” takes place this coming Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, at the Know Theatre of Cincinnati.  Creativity Squared is a proud partner of ArtsWave and because it's important to support artists, 10% of all revenue Creativity Squared generates goes to ArtsWave, which is a nationally recognized non-profit that supports over 150 arts organizations, projects, and independent artists. This year's theme is “Truth & Innovation” and Creativity Squared host Helen Todd had the great honor of interviewing the artists about their work featured in the showcase and what the theme means to them. The intention of these interviews is to give these talented artists another platform to share their art and the truth expressed through it, as you never know what ripples will turn into waves. If you're interested in working with, featuring, or supporting these artists, please don't be shy about it. EPISODE SHOW NOTES: https://creativitysquared.com/podcast/ep57-artswave-truth-innovation-part-1/ JOIN CREATIVITY SQUARED Sign up for our free weekly newsletter: https://creativitysquared.com/newsletter  Become a premium member: https://creativitysquared.com/supporters  SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform: https://creativitysquared.com Subscribe for more videos: https://youtube.com/@creativity_squared/?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT with C^2 https://instagram.com/creativitysquaredpodcast https://facebook.com/CreativitySquaredPodcast https://giphy.com/channel/CreativitySquared https://tumblr.com/blog/creativitysquared https://tiktok.com/@creativitysquaredpodcast #CreativitySquared CONNECT with Helen Todd, the human behind C^2 https://instagram.com/helenstravels https://twitter.com/helenstravels https://linkedin.com/in/helentodd https://pinterest.com/helentodd Creativity Squared explores how creatives are collaborating with artificial intelligence in your inbox, on YouTube, and on your preferred podcast platform.  Creativity Squared is brought to you by Sociality Squared, a social media agency who understands the magic of bringing people together around what they value and love: http://socialitysquared.com #ArtsWave #CincyArts #Creativity #SupportArtists #BlackArtist #Artist #Artists #ArtistInterview #Cincinnati #CincinnatiArtist #Truth #Innovation #ArtistSupport #Creators #ContentCreation #Creatives #Artists #AIArtist #ContentCreators #ArtificialIntelligenceArt #DigitalCreativity #AIArt #AIArtists #ArtificialIntelligenceArt #AIArtCommunity #AICreative #PodcastCommunity #TechPodcast #AIPodcast  

In this Pet Care Report episode, Melissa Viera talks with Sarah Rodriguez about shaping, a dog training method that uses easy steps to help dogs learn independently, leading to better training results. Sarah, who has over 20 years of experience and started Homeschooled Hound, shares how shaping allows dogs and their owners to communicate better, boosts dogs' confidence, and makes training easier for everyone. Show Notes: (00:00:00) Discover the art of shaping in dog training and how it can transform your pet's behavior and your relationship with them. (00:02:15) Learn about Sarah Rodriguez's unique approach to training shelter animals and her Homeschooled Hound venture to connect pets and owners. (00:05:30) Find out how shaping can prevent dogs from "mugging the treat bag" and encourage polite behavior instead. (00:08:45) Hear about the versatility of shaping and how it can be used to train not just dogs but other animals like birds. (00:12:10) Discover the game-like nature of shaping and how it keeps the dog and trainer engaged and interested. (00:19:40) Learn how shaping can be used for cooperative care, turning dreaded tasks like eye drops into a fun game for your pet. (00:24:25) Get inspired by how shaping can transform a dog's aversion to play into a joyful fetch game. (00:28:50) Explore the role of the trainer in shaping and how it hones their timing and creative thinking skills. (00:32:35) Debunk the myth that shaping is only for advanced trainers and discover how anyone can start shaping with their dog today. Follow Sarah Rodriguez at: https://www.homeschooledhound.com Instagram YouTube Follow our Host, Melissa Viera, at https://mjspettrainingacademy.com Want to see more from Pet Summits? Subscribe to the PetSummits YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PetSummits Check out the latest free events here: https://petsummits.com/events/

Sarah Rodriguez In a world where she could be anything, Sarah Rodriguez became a certified professional dog trainer.  Many would have imposed limitations on her in their minds because Sarah Lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a rare neuromuscular disease that affects individuals' control of their voluntary muscles.  She is living proof that individuals living with disabilities are just as capable dog trainers and pet owners as their able-bodied counterparts. On this pet-friendly program, Sarah shares her expertise and experience as owner of Homeschooled Hound, the business she started to teach others how to grow closer with their furry friends. We hear where her passion for animals began and the science behind positive reinforcement. Listen in for Sarah's tips for more accessible pet training and pet caring for those across the spectrum of mobility. Produced and edited by Dominick Trevethan.   This program originally aired in a longer form on the Disability Myth.   TRANSCRIPT ♪ Keep on pushing, keep on pushing ♪ ♪ I've got to keep on pushing, keep on pushing ♪ ♪ I can't stop now ♪ ♪ Move up a little higher, some way, somehow ♪   Dominick Trevethan:  Welcome to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program by and about people with disabilities that airs every Friday at 2:30pm.  My name is Dominick Trevethan and I will be your host today as I am joined by my friend Sarah Rodriguez, owner of Homeschooled Hound. Sarah also lives with spinal muscular atrophy, the same genetic condition that I was born with.  Essentially, we both have extremely limited range of motion, as the motor neurons that control our voluntary muscles lack a protein needed to stay alive and healthy.  As a result of this, our muscles are extremely atrophied, which has led us to live our lives as power wheelchair users.  As you will hopefully come to learn throughout the rest of this program, despite the fact that we look different, we are adaptable and we can accomplish anything that anyone else can.  On today's program, we will be talking about ways in which people with disabilities can adapt to become capable dog trainers and pet owners, despite the misconception that we may struggle to do so. Additionally, this program aired as a one hour-long discussion on my podcast, “The Disability Myth,” which I co-host with my caretaker and best friend, Uriel Ruelas.  If you'd like to learn more about me, Uriel, and our takes on the disabled experience, check us out on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, and /or YouTube.  Also, be sure to keep up with us on socials, such as Facebook and Instagram @thedisabilitymyth, all one word.  In the meantime, here are Sarah's thoughts on those misconceptions that I mentioned earlier: Sarah Rodriguez:   So I know that a lot of people think like, “Oh, you can't you know make physical contact with your dog if you're like in a wheelchair, so you can't provide comfort and love to them,” or, “You mustn't be able to feed them, because physically it's hard for you to move,” and I think there's so many different ways to meet the dog's needs or any animal's needs for that matter.  And like for example you know I think so many people think like ‘oh I just love to hug my dog' and as a dog trainer I can tell you like most dogs actually hate to be hugged.  Humans love to like hug people and that's how they show affection. But when you look at like dogs together and they're like have a deep bond, they like to curl up next to each other. They'll lick them, they'll like be near them. But it's not like they're like petting each other or hugging them. So even if a dog like sleeps with you or curls up next to you, that's a lot of what they need as far as social and physical contact. And there are definitely ways that we can love on them, give them scritches and just have fun with them, play with them.  As a dog trainer, I do a lot of adaptive training with people.  So I make it accessible for them so if they have a disability, we work around how we can make it possible for them to build a bond through playing and training, how they can feed them in different ways and so I love to be able to do that because it really opens up people's worlds to really help them be the primary caretaker for their dog. Dominick T.:   Now I'm a big fan of dogs.  Throughout the course of my life, I've probably had two different dogs. However, unfortunately due to circumstances, I never had them for very long. Perhaps if I had, I may have become a dog trainer like Sarah. So I asked her where her passion for dog training and animals in general came from. Sarah R.:  Yeah, so I actually started out, we adopted our first dog from the animal shelter when I was five years old. And I actually was very scared of dogs when I was a child. So it's funny because like I went from being afraid of dogs to like absolutely adoring them once I adopted her.  It was just like ‘oh my gosh like I just love this feeling of like just so much non -judgmental unconditional love'.   Like dogs don't have expectations of how we're supposed to look or what we're supposed to be able to do.  They just love you for who you are and so my passion I think for animals really started there.   And then I started volunteering at the animal shelter when I was a young teen and I realized how many people just don't understand their dog or have a bond with them.  And so, they would give them up at the animal shelter.  And so, I really wanted to help people experience the joy of sharing their life with an animal and also to be able to bond with them and understand what they needed through training. Dominick T.:  One of the things that I've come to love most about animals is the fact that they don't have prejudice. They either like you or they don't.  However, it's always been my perception and likely a misconception that dogs and animals in general tend to freak out at the sight of my wheelchair.  Common experiences include lots of barking and running around. So, I asked Sarah, how wheelchair users and those with a mobility device can overcome this. Sarah R.:  My goal is to find what makes the animal want to do things.  And so we pull that reinforcement and we find what motivates them.  And so we're able to get the behaviors that we want.  Not by forcing them, it doesn't take physical force.  In fact, you have a deeper relationship with your dog if you let them choose to want to listen to you. And as far as like the fear of wheelchairs and all of that…  A lot of times… like I mean I work with a bunch of different clients and dogs are always coming, and some are not familiar with like a moving wheelchair.  And so I just try to like stay still in the beginning and let the dog really get comfortable Because sometimes if we move to too much in the beginning, they're like ‘oh my god somebody's like sitting randomly on the sidewalk and they're moving” and it's just like mind -blowing for them. So I think the first thing is just let them kind of come up and sniff you and be able to (and you might want to turn off your wheelchair because I have been driven by animals before).  But it's really surprising how much dogs gain confidence and get information by sniffing.   So by providing them that opportunity to just sniff and kind of go at their own pace without us doing anything like to move too much or anything like that, it really gives them the time.  And so if like you're adopting a dog and they're maybe kind of a little nervous, what you can do is just like toss treats to them or have somebody else toss treats as you move tiny, tiny bits from further away.  So they're never like forced to be too close to something that's scary.  And then we use classical conditioning by making a positive association. So every time he or she moves, I get a treat. So then moving is actually a really good thing. Dominick T.:  The power of understanding motivations is obviously a great tool for any pet owner.  But you might be wondering, what are some more tangible ways that individuals living with disabilities can adapt training methods to make them just a little more accessible. Sarah R.:  Yeah, so I think one of the things like when we talk about luring a dog — so that means like putting a treat in front of their nose and holding it up over their head and going back to get the dog to sit, for example.  Sometimes that can be really hard to do because you have to like bend over and reach the dog way down to the ground.  So you can raise the dog up.  You can put them on a sofa, or on a training platform, or on top of a couple stairs so you can reach them better. I know one thing that I do, even just for people who have a puppy and are teaching loose leash walking, it can be really hard to be reinforcing the dog with treats and you have to like bend all the way to the ground because the puppy is so small.  You can use a little spoon like a wooden spatula or something like that that's longer, you know. Those wooden paint sticks they have at Home Depot, you can smear some peanut butter on the end of that and then give the dog a little lick as they're walking with you.  So there's a lot of ways to make training more adaptable. There's also like, it's called like when you use clickers, you can use like an app on the phone, so it's just like a touch instead, or you can just use a word like ‘yes' to mark a behavior.  You don't have to use a clicker.   So there's a lot of ways to really adapt training, and then of course the automatic treat dispensers, so that you don't have to be physically right there. You can feed the dog from afar. Dominick T.:  A lot of these ideas that Sarah mentions are really innovative, cost effective, and surprisingly simple.  So we continue the conversation by asking her the most innovative adaptation that she has made in regards to her pet training regimen. So surprisingly, that would be a wrapping paper roll.  So I was teaching my dog to walk on a treadmill at the time and I couldn't… every time I tried to toss a treat into the bowl that was on it, it would roll off and then he's like falling off the treadmill.  So I got a wrapping paper — you know the roll inside their wrapping paper?  It's long and so it's like a shoot.  So I was able to drop the treats perfectly in there and then that ended up being a really cool way to actually feed your dog too. If you want to just dump the food into the bowl without it bouncing out everywhere you can use a wrapping paper roll. Dominick T.:  Again, these adaptations are surprisingly simple, and they are easy to implement in the home.  However, just like any other animal, dogs need to go out and socialize with other dogs.  So we asked Sarah if she had any tips on socializing dogs for those with a mobility device, such as a wheelchair. Sarah R.:  Yeah, so I think for somebody with a disability, it's always wise to have someone with you who can help in dangerous situations. For example, I don't walk my dog myself just because sometimes there's loose dogs that come running out of nowhere and I don't want them to hurt my dog.  And it's not like I can just pick him up and go. So I always like to have that little safety net but you would be surprised like how many opportunities there are as far as resources go.  So if you don't have someone who can walk with you, you can find a neighbor or you know, there are so many different ways that you can even hire someone for really cheap to go on walks with you just to keep your dog safe. But as far as socialization, I think it's really important to know the other dog that your dog's going to be socializing with.  So for example, I often tell clients if you're looking for a doggy friend for your dog, you can go to like a dog park, but dog parks can be really dangerous.  So what I tell people is go without your dog and just stand there and watch the dogs play.  And if you see a dog that's playing really, really nicely and proper social behavior, that's really polite, is to see a dog kind of doing 50/50 of like chasing the dog and then being chased.  So you never want to choose a dog that's just like chasing another dog all the time, because that's kind of more of a bully behavior.  So you want to look for friends to your dog who is very kind and gentle with other dogs and plays appropriately.  And then you can ask them, them, “Hey, you know, I have a dog, would you be willing to kind of do like a play date?” And so you can start with like dogs on leash and just kind of parallel walking so that they get used to each other's scent.  They can sniff.   They're still on the move, so it's not confrontational.  And then if something goes wrong, each person already has the leash on their dog.  They can just pull them apart much easier.  So that's a nice way to do introductions.  That's much safer. And then of course, you can do positive reinforcement too.  So, if your dog is really, really shy, just let them see dogs from afar and get treats and then leave. Social interactions should not be very long.  So I would say like under 45 minutes, probably like 30 minutes.  Because if a dog gets tired, either your dog or the other dog, and then one of the dogs wants to play more, that's where we can get into issues where one dog gets aggressive because they're like, ‘Stop already, I'm tired'.  So we want to keep it very short.  And that can also reduce chances of aggression as well. Dominick T.:  At this point in our conversation, I thought to myself, “Wow, Sarah must really help a lot of people”.  But as she details, some people aren't so quick to accept her as a professional. And some even disregard her entirely based off of the fact that she has a visible disability. Sarah R.:  Yeah, so I actually have had some negative experiences. So at first I started out, you know, I would talk to the potential client and answer their questions and set everything up.  And then, you know, okay, so we're going to get together, you know, next Tuesday.  And I would say, and, ‘You know, just to let you know, I'm in a wheelchair'. So I just, you know, either I would ask them ‘Is your house, you know, accessible or other stairs, or can we meet outside?” Or, you know, ‘You're welcome to come to me'. And, you know, I'll get people like, ‘Oh, wow, that's that's interesting you're in a wheelchair.  Yeah, so I'm really gonna have to call you back.  Let me just check with my wife,' or like you know, whatever, and then they would never call back. So then I started kind of testing it.  And I was like, maybe I just won't tell people.  And I'll just tell them I'm doing it at my house and they can come to me.  So I started doing that. And then people would like… I would definitely get more clients.  And then, because they were already there, then they can just, you know, go through the session.  And then they were really happy with the information they got.  And so they would continue coming. But it's crazy, how that thought that like ‘oh they're disabled well how can they possibly help me train my dog?'  And I think it stems a lot from the mentality of like dominance theory and all of that.   That like well you've got to be physically you know keep pushing your dogs to the ground and that kind of thing and use a lot of force and and all of that.   And I think you know that's unfortunately why that contributes to somebody with a disability being a dog trainer, maybe not getting as many clients because people think, ‘Oh, they can't possibly do it'.   And I've actually, I did have one client who did come and she was like, ‘Oh, I didn't expect, you know, someone in a wheelchair'.  And like, she ended up not even paying me for that session and she wasn't even like paying attention.  It was like, she didn't even want to look at me. It was like, it was so horrible. Dominick T.:  You're listening to Pushing Limits, KPFA's program about disability. The voice you just heard was that of Sarah Rodriguez, who is owner of Homeschooled Hound. And today, we've been talking about ways in which people with disabilities can adapt to become capable dog trainers and pet owners — despite the misconception that we may struggle to do so. In my discussion with her, Sarah came off as a very experienced and knowledgeable dog trainer.  Her list of credentials is long and actually includes being a certified professional dog trainer, certified dog behavior consultant, and a Fear Free Professional.  Now just like any other professional, Sarah spent a lot of time earning those credentials through various programs. So we took the time to ask her about her experience as someone studying how to become a certified professional dog trainer with a disability. Sarah R.:  Yeah, so at first, I was trying to find a school that would accommodate me and, surprisingly, a lot of them would not.  You know, I would ask them, you know, ‘I'm in a wheelchair, like can we make adaptions or, you know, I want to be able to train dogs.'  And they weren't interested in helping me.  So there was one that did and it was called the Ethology Institute.  And so that's where I got my first certification as a certified professional dog trainer.  So there was a lot of like book learning and all of that and exams. And then once you complete that, you had to do what was called a proficiency verification exam.  So you had to train your dog like a series of really complicated behaviors.  And I think the only adaption that they had to make for that exam was one of the behaviors was to weave through your legs.  And obviously, I couldn't do that.  So I had my dog weave through cones which is actually harder to teach and so they were totally open to that.  That was fine. And then the handling thing.  In the beginning you're supposed to like have the dog in a heel position and accept handling and I couldn't do the handling.  So somebody else just had to do the handling, which again is harder because if the dog's already trained with you, they're going to be more comfortable with you handling them. And then lastly, some of the behaviors were on leash, and I just opted to do it off leash. So there was no chance of getting tangled up or anything like that.  And again, off leash is harder, because the dog knows they can just wander off if they wanted to.  So they were really accommodating, though, and I was able to pass.  So, so yeah, that was really awesome. And then, so that was the first certification program. And then the second one was the CDBC was like a written exam.  And you had to share case studies and like answer a bunch of questions. So all of that was just like written type stuff to test your knowledge.  And then the Fear Free program was the same.  It was a lot of online stuff. And then you take the test and get your certification. With the CPDT, I also had to put in a certain amount of hours with… I think it was like 300 hours or something like that.  It's been several years now. I can't remember exactly.  But I just did a lot of training with like friends and family's dogs, and then I did shelter dogs as well. So that's how I got the experience, like learning with a variety of dogs. Dominick T.:  Three hundred hours for one credential is no joke, not to mention the other two that she has. And Sarah has obviously put in the time and the effort to reach her level of expertise. However, some people may try to undermine the whole process. Sarah R.:  And it's sad because like there's actually no, there's no like laws against calling yourself a dog trainer.   So people like the dog whisperer or dog daddy can just be like, “Today I'm a dog trainer,” and they have no certification, no like prior learning whatsoever, and they just do their own thing.  So it's really important that whenever you're looking for a trainer to make sure that they've done the work, that they've learned, because you're paying a lot of money for someone just to call themselves a dog trainer.  So you want to make sure that they have certifications.  It's not a lot out there, like as far as information goes about this.  And so, you know, well-meaning pet parents are just wanting to get their dog trained.  And so they go to the nearest, you know, dog trainer they find on Google.  And unfortunately, sometimes that means that the person is not credited. And so you always want to make sure that they have credentials and when they say that they do, you can look them up. You can always make sure too that if you're looking for a dog trainer, you don't want to go for a Board and Train because what happens is a lot of times these kennels will take your dog and charge you a ton of money and the dog stays in a kennel all day and then comes out for training for like an hour or two a day.  So they're really not getting, they're basically staying in a cage stressed out for a majority of the day.  And so if you do board and train, you want to make sure it's a certified trainer who keeps it at their house or they come to you and they're really intensely working with your dog, because you're paying way too much money for your dog to sit in a kennel. Sarah R.:  And always go with your gut if you feel like something a trainer is doing is wrong or harmful to your dog.  Always go with your gut because that usually will not steer you wrong.  And make sure that you know, you advocate for your dog all the time. Dominick T.:  Towards the end of our conversation with Sarah it became obvious to both Uriel and I that she would train practically any animal and she's capable of it too. So, given the bad rap that they get in the media, we asked Sarah about her thoughts on pit bulls and the aggression that they are typically associated with. Sarah R.:  Yeah, so I think it's really a matter of breeding. So unfortunately, there's a lot of people who breed dogs for dog fighting, for example. And so, the genetic line that they're going to choose is going to be dogs who have a predisposition towards being more aggressive, for example.  But even with that being the case, pit bulls were bred to be aggressive to other dogs, never people.  So if a dog has an aggression, it would usually be towards a dog within that breed. But I think they get a bad rep because they are bigger and more powerful dogs.  So if a chihuahua bites somebody, it's not gonna make the news 'cause they made a nick in their big toe.  But if a pit bull bites someone's arm and there's gonna be a bigger mark, the person's gonna be more traumatized 'cause that was just a more scary experience. And that's the case with any larger dog.  But unfortunately, that's what makes the news. And so people hear one story and think, ‘Oh, you know, pit bulls are bad', but that's not the case at all. They're very, very sweet dogs. They have great personalities, and they're not, you know, a dangerous type of dog. It really, again, depends on their upbringing. And their genetics, too, plays a part, so you always want to make sure that you, you know, learn about the dog.  Be careful where you get them from, if you're going to choose a breeder.   But there are plenty of really amazing dogs at the shelter who have been temperament tested.  Or go with a rescue who knows a lot about the dog and they can you know have been in foster care and so they can tell you all about them. Dominick T.:   Feeling enlightened on various fronts regarding dog training and common misconceptions associated with it.  We asked Sarah if she had any advice for individuals that may be hesitant towards taking in a pet regardless of their level of mobility. Sarah R.:  Yeah, I think as far as advice goes, just remember that you're not in it alone. You can really build a support system by using resources. You'd be surprised how many people would love to help. So there are so many people who wish they could have a dog but they don't have the time.  I see it all the time in like the Next Door app.  People want to like walk dogs because they find it really relaxing, or helpful for their depression, or you know they want to get out more but they want to have a reason to.   And so they'll walk your dog for free, you know you can just put it out there and say ‘Hey you know I need somebody to help me walk my dog.'  And see what's available.  Maybe you know there's some people you pay a couple bucks or you know ask a neighbor or a friend.  But I think just remember that you're never alone and that you can seek people to help you and then find resources. As far as ways that you can adapt things, because there is always a way, If you think like ‘Oh I can't play with my dog,' you absolutely can. It just takes a little bit more adoption, but there are ways to use lightweight toys.  You can teach a dog to enjoy fetching an empty water bottle. It doesn't weigh much and it's easier to throw or use an automatic ball launcher, like the iFetch. So there's a lot of different ways that we can make it accessible for us to work with dogs, to train them, to bond with them, to play with them, to feed them — everything needed for their care. Dominick T.:  I love these final sentiments by Sarah because they embodied the idea that people with disabilities, you know, we're not so different that we cannot care for a pet.  Where there is a will, there is a way.  And on that note, we asked Sarah a question that we tend to ask all of our guests on the podcast ‘What do you wish more people understood about individuals living with disabilities?' Sarah R.:  I wish that more people understood that we were just like everybody else and We're just as capable.  I think so often we get overlooked for what we can do.   For example, as a dog trainer, it's like, well, we can't physically handle a Great Dane.  So therefore, you're not capable of training one, but we absolutely are.  Sometimes it takes more creativity like we talked about and different adaptions, but we are capable of making a difference in the world.  And we're just like everybody else. Dominick T.:  Once again, this is Dominick Trevethan, and I would like to give a big thanks to Sarah Rodriguez for her time and her expertise.  Another huge thanks to our engineer Rod Akil and the entire Pushing Limits gang, especially for welcoming a rookie like me onto the team so graciously. And of course, thank you for listening. 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This week we're celebrating Independence Day, which means it's time for cookouts, fireworks and, of course, Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest. In celebration of the big event that happens each year on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, we have special guest George Shea, chairman of Major League Eating and the energetic public address announcer for the contest.  Since this is a program about weather, climate, and meteorology, the hosts discuss how weather comes into play for the competitors such as Joey Chestnut, who has won 15 of the last 16 competitions, and defending women's champion Miki Sudo. Shea also talks about how he prepares for the big event as well as how the weather plays into his wardrobe decisions.  We want to hear from you! Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia. Episode transcript Note: The following transcript was created by Adobe Premiere and may contain misspellings and other inaccuracies as it was generated automatically: Happy 4th of July, everyone from our Across the Sky podcast team. I'm meteorologist Joe Martucci. Join me from Chicago is Matt Holiner. We have a maybe our most unique episode of the Across the Sky podcast. We managed to snag an interview with George Shea. You may not know the name, but you definitely know his suit in the hat at the Nathan's 4th of July eating contest. He is the chairman of Major League Eating. He is the host of the contest. We have him on to talk all things hot dogs. Sean Sublette, who is the meteorologist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch. He balked at this interview. I don't think the hot dogs agreed with him there. Kirsten Lang is on maternity leave, so she has a little say. What do we think, Matt? A more valid reason for not being on the podcast? Because I knew I knew we were in trouble when when this all started, when we were talking about our sports betting episode, how weather impacts sports and you brought up, you know, hey, what about the hot dog eating contest? What about major league eating? And as soon as you the hot dog eating contest, the look on Shawn's face over Zoom is a record. This over Zoom is priceless or a look of horror you describe. It just crossed his face. And I was like, I don't think he's going to do that episode. Right. So only the strong survive here. Matt and I, we're here and we'll just get into it. Let's talk to George Shea about the Nathan's hot dog eating contest. All right. And we are here. A 4th of July is coming up on Tuesday. And when I think 4th of July, the first thing I think of is the Nathan's hot dog eating contest. So who better to have on than the chairman of Major League eating and the host of the Nathan's hot dog eating contest, George Shea? George, it is great to be here with you. Happy early 4th of July to you. How you feeling? And as we get into the event here, that will be coming up on Tuesday. Well, thank you very much for having me, both of you. I appreciate that. We're very excited. Obviously, the tension high, the 4th of July is on us, but we're you know, every year it's crazy. You're up and down. You have different things to deal with. But we are ready to rock and roll. And I think it's going to be a great event, always a great event. On the corner of Surf and Stillwell in Coney Island. I was there in 2011 when Sonya Thomas won the women's event. Joey Chestnut was doing his thing. There. It was. It wasn't too hot that day, but it was humid. I remember we had about a mix of sun and clouds with some haze. You did a great job, George, as always. You know, I I'll say this in the intro, too, but kind of a personal hero of mine. No one hypes up a crowd quite like you, George. So it's truly an honor to have you here today on the Across the Sky podcast. I want to get into why I'm having you here, because last year and the year before, I was hearing on the Twitter verse, you know, the weather is perfect. Well, Joey beat the record. Couple of our sports betting friends were wondering about this, too, just with the conditions being so perfect. He had 70 I believe he had the record in 2021 with 76 hot dogs and buns. Did he do it in 2022? But I said, hey, you know what? Maybe there is something to this when it comes to weather in the hot dog eating contest. So my question to you is, what are the athletes saying? Is there a something to this? Is there a correlation? Well, there absolutely is. So there are a couple of factors, but weather is certainly very high among them. So ideally, you want it nice and cool and not too humid and certainly not sort of oppressively hot in 2020 because of COVID. We did it inside with a temperature controlled environment. It was not particularly cool, it was not hot, but we had to we had to air conditioned a big warehouse in the top of Nathan's at Coney Island and know a big space. So it was okay, but it wasn't great. But everybody said, you know, you need an asterisk because it's indoors and in, you know, an environment that's controlled. In 2021, we just happened to have perhaps the most beautiful 4th of July ever. I've been doing this since 1988. And, you know, we've had all variety of weather circumstances, but it was about 74 degrees. It was a little breezy, which just kind of cool and lovely, an early June day kind of situation. And the audience was just like, this is perfect. But the eaters obviously were in really good shape as well and performed as you might expect, However, last year, hotter, less comfortable. But there's another issue that affects all of this, and that is how long have the hotdogs been prepared and how long have they been waiting for the eaters? Last year I noticed that the hotdogs came up early. That allows the buns to dry out a little and it allows the hotdogs to tighten up. It is equal across all competitors at fair, but it does slow the eaters down. So there are a bunch of different factors that are at play. Okay, George, so since you mentioned the buns being dry, not being a good thing, I'm wondering if rain might actually be a good thing. You know, I often see people watching these dunking those buns and the soda and the water. So if they're already a little bit damp from some rain, would that be a good thing or is there a threshold? Is there a perfect amount of rain? Is there too much rain or too little rain or is no rain really bad? So I think on balance, for the eaters, rain would be good if it was a light rain. So and then how long are the dogs out there, etc.. So if there's a torrential downpour, that's going to be a problem. But I think you're right. If it's not super dry and super hot and if there were almost like a light drizzle, that would make the buns easier to meet if it was really, really raining cats and dogs, you're going to have a situation where the buttons are just mush and then you have to manage those that would actually slow you down and I one of my favorite contests ever, I think we only did it once was the hard boiled egg eating contest in Kentucky. And it was absolutely torrential downpour. And the eggs, the hard boiled eggs were served in a tin. It would be like a cake tin about two and a half inches tall around the side, you know, the straight one. And there was so much rain that it was literally going over the sides of the of the tin. But that was not an issue because an egg is not going to absorb a hard boiled egg. It's not going to absorb any water. So it was just a very dramatic event. And Miki Sudo eight 104 hard boiled eggs. Joey Chestnut eight 144 But really all eyes will be on the weather on the fourth and it does matter. I don't think I've ever a morning like six hardboiled eggs in one setting. So I mean 140 is I'll keep dreaming about it. How what's with that. Why George are you talking to any meteorologist before the hot dog eating contest. What is your weather diet going into an on the 4th of July itself? Well, as you can imagine, I am never not nervous about rain and rain. Look, this is this is what I say to everybody, including myself. And it's a lot I don't care if the weather's good or bad. We're just going to hold this event and it's all good, right? We're going to get the media. We're going to have an audience. They come in the rain. It is they in fact, a lot of people just sort of say, well, what are we going to do today? We can't go to the beach. Let's go to the outdoor concerts. We get a very big crowd. But it matters to me a lot. I worry constantly. I always tell myself not to do it. But I started looking at the long term forecast and I read over it. So it is always bothers me. And and the reason for that, to be honest. Right. I'm sharing this is a safe place. And it is a safe place. Yes, absolutely. We've done this many times on the podcast. I can be vulnerable here. I hope so. The reason is because it's my favorite day of the year, because I love doing the event that is about a two and a half hour show. I do all these silly things, you know, Rap with Badlands Booker. I cannot sing. I often sing a song like Hold On by Wilson Phillips with a backup band, thinking of doing Fernando this Year by Abba with a backup. And I cannot sing. But can you hear the drums, Fernando? I mean, how can you? It's so emotional, but so the event itself for me is really fun and it is much more fun if it's sunny and everybody is into it. So, you know, the event will go on, the event will not be affected by the weather ultimately. But for me, the show would be because it's not quite as fun, it's not beautiful. So so that's my own personal take on it. On balance, again, I don't think the the eaters much care unless it's super, super hot, which is very difficult. So I'm guessing the hot dog eating contest has never been delayed because of weather and would there ever be a situation where you would delay it? So here's the thing. We had lightning sweeping in over the New York Harbor one year and ESPN is there. And there was a great deal of concern that we would not be able to do it. And what happened is we were able to get the contest and this would have been, oh, boy, it's somewhere around 2000, eight, nine, ten, 11. So somewhere in there, that sort of earlier, you know, a good 15 years ago, we were able to get the contest in. And then as soon as we finished it, it, it crashed, right. Like where everybody's running, it rained, but we got the contest event. And I've been in Buffalo one time and we do the chicken wing contest in on, on Labor Day and that's a great amount. You get about ten 20,000 people. It's a great festival and really fun. And then we saw and everybody could see it. We were at the baseball stadium up there. These storm clouds that looked like out of a movie, right. Like Thor was coming and, you know, like and I said, the garlic bread and all, but we got our event. And then and once again, everybody ran and it just opened up. But we we would have to postpone if there were any threat from like yeah I think you're, you're pretty blessed to be in Coney Island for this because you know you don't always you will get some hot day but being by the water you know water taps usually in the sixties and Coney Island 4th of July never gets super high. Can get humid, though. I'm wondering what you know, what was your worst weather experience of what year that was? Was it what you were just saying in 2007, 2010 timeframe? And then the best one that you had as well, you mentioned it, the best one was 2021. That was just a gorgeous day. That was like a day. Do you know what's funny? I just you know, over Memorial Day, we had absolutely stupendous weather in the New York region. It was just lovely beyond any any major. And it stayed that way for days on end. Please forget the siren if you can hear it. Where I mean, I'm in New York City and the so it was like that on the 4th of July. It's kind of like one of those days where you go, you got to enjoy this day. So that's very rare on the 4th of July to have perfect weather like that. I would say the worst days and I think most of them probably came in the 2000 teens where had super, super hot 90 plus. Right. As you said, you usually get a a certain amount of movement and breeze off of the ocean. It makes it a little bit better. But you can get these hot days and those are very difficult for the eaters and for the audience and for me, for that matter. But but I'm paid to be there. So it's just put on the hat and go. But, you know, these people are out there in this brutal weather for hours and hours because the show, they start lining up at about 730 or eight and then the show starts at 1030 and the men's contest is at 1140. Right. So that's you know, they're there in that sun. And it can be very difficult for, you know, I'm wondering for you, before I toss the break, you are in the suit and the hat. You must get a little hot in there on 4th of July. So I have learned I generally and this is this is sad as I get older, I'm a little bit more affected by the heat. I hate to say it in my eyes, by the way, are hot, but generally heat does not bother me. It really doesn't like some people just really are uncomfortable in the heat sweat a lot, but they're just generally you get malaise and everything. Generally. That has not been the case for me. So I can endure it. But I learned never wear a blue shirt if you're in an environment like that, because if you perspire a lot, it will look atrocious. So I learned in like 2002 or something, three just always wear a white shirt because you'll never notice it. And you I don't ever remember using anything other than shirt. Yes. But that's why I. That's right. Because I've gone for for two decades with a white shirt. I learned I'm slow, but I learned. And then also don't go for red Gatorade or blue Gatorade because your tongue is going to look like very weird and also like the gray Gatorade that that's pleasant enough on the front. You don't get this anywhere else, folks. This is in on, you know, 4th of July. You only hear this on the Across the Sky podcast. We are going to take a brief break. And the other side, we're going to talk with George some more about the hot dog eating contest happening on July 4th in coffee. And we are back with the Across the Sky podcast. You can check out new episodes every Monday, Every Monday evening. We have new episodes for you, spanning across the wide range of weather, climate and beyond, including hot dogs. And it is 4th of July. So we have the chairman of Major League eating, George Shea here with us, maybe America's best. HEITMAN As we're getting into the 4th of July and the event here, George, I have to ask you because and the reason why I said you're kind of a personal hero of mine is because you are so, like precise with your hyping of all of the contestants. It's just so well performed. How long do you spend working on that script? I'm imagining it's a script. If you do it ad lib, you got to become a meteorologist because, you know, you're just standing at the screen talking about the weather without any script. But I'm curious. I know I do write a script and in fact, it years ago I would sort of start putting thoughts together the night before, I mean, just insane and try to memorize them. I'd be up until three or 4 a.m. trying to memorize stuff once again. Slowly I get there slowly, but eventually I got towards it. I'm going to do it, so why not do it before? And so that's what I've been doing lately. And so I always work on the Joey intro and the other big intros and and then I memorized them, right. And but it's, it's one of my favorite things to do. It's not, it's not easy for me. Sometimes I think of things and they just it's just there and and then sometimes you just have to do the work and really get there and then see what works. But for me, you know what? You went to the event, but most people don't know that there's an event for two and a half hours and we have an opera singer and I introduce him. I do a rap out with Badlands Booker. We do all kinds of things. You know, I sing these songs. I cannot literally sing, but I sing with a backup band and and all this kind of stuff. Very silly, but it takes a lot of work to prep. So I have a very long script that begins with, you know, ladies and gentlemen, are Coney Island citizens of the world, you know, bah bah bah. All the way to we have had a wild rumpus, but now our rebels are ended. I will see you next year. Right. And so it's a very, very long script. A lot of those components are set pieces that I do all the time, like it's go time. It's got to it's going to go lock and load 11. And we've, you know, on and on that. So I know those things and, you know, but but most of the intros are all new and require memorization. So that is, that is always I start about three weeks before and I'm never comfortable until it's done. And then even then I sort of like like groan inside if I think I could have done, you know, something better or more poetic or more funny. And George, I know you're most well known for the hot dog eating contest, but how many others do you do throughout the year? And do you have a favorite? Is the hot dog eating contest your favorite or is there another one that people may not know as much about that you enjoy a little bit more? Well, the hot dog contest is by far and away my favorite because there's so much pressure and so much focus, there's so many media, so many fans that it just amps it up into a whole nother level. However, I do do a lot of other events, and I did just a little while back the maintenance mania, which is a maintenance tech contest where they do all these things like fixing a sink and all these things that you can do it the fastest. It's actually enormously fun. It's at it's at the National Apartment Association Conference. And so I do that. It's not an eating thing. I've introduced a ton of or a lot of NASCAR events. You'd introduce the top drivers. So that is very exciting. You know, there are good 40,000 people. There can be very, very fun. And so so I would Nathan's is, without question, my favorite. But there are a lot of other events. You know, corporate events. You know, you introduce the board or you introduce the executive suite, you know, ending the CEO or chairman gets a Joey style intro and you find someone who who's finally who can be teased. But it brings up another thing which is interesting, perhaps only to me, but when you're doing 15 intros, you have to have a balance in the mix, right? So you need some that are just straight like so and so from Aurora, Colorado, you know, and you need some that are sort of grand like that, you know, the crucible, you know, our humanity is put through the crucible of competitive eating or something like that or once in every ten generations IQ rises. And so he stands before you now. So and so, you know, a couple of grand ones like that. You need funny ones very hard for me because it either comes to me or it doesn't. I have trouble writing jokes. I do write these jokes, but I always where it'll be a joke or people are, you know, like and not a real funny joke. But sometimes you really do want a funny one. You want one that's really fantastic and outrageous and and like, you know, just just more poetic. You want one that's like about, you know, some like, the evil, pure evil, you know what I mean? And we, you know, George Chigurh, who will not be competing this year, I described him as the red horse of death. And I spoke in the language of hell. And you know, this like, say, Good George, ten day West Yorkshire joy, you know, like all this kind of crazy talk, talk or whatever. And I had a lot of fun with that. So I'm sad he's not coming back. But then obviously, Leigh, you end with the Joey Chestnut intro, which is more epic than anything could ever be epic. Talking about freedom itself, Joey Chestnut is freedom itself. You know, the rock on which he stands. It's not Iraq, it's the United States of America. And, you know, on and on and on. And now really where I am is it has been for the last couple of years is more like universal. But whoever is the champion is going to get an intro like that because they are the champion of the 4th of July, you know, So so that's for me, developing that mix is actually a task, you know, and then delivering it by that time of memorize it. It's fun, but but it definitely doesn't it's not right off the top of my head. Do you ever wake up in the middle of night and jot something down? Has that happened before? CUTTER Percent. And so I used to I used to carry a book and then I would email myself, I'm dating myself here, and now I just have a Google doc and I just put stuff in all the time, you know, like all these just things that strike me as funny, you know, and, and or interesting and epic and, and I have certainly appropriate a lot of stuff. You know, I don't rip anybody off, but I definitely appropriate like, for instance, look, on his work she might be in despair for he has surpassed the kings of Egypt. That first part is a believe Percy Bysshe Shelley you know, from Ozzy is and you know what I'm saying like so so if I find something that I think is just, you know, wow, that's great, I will think. What would be your version of that? How do you start from there and go somewhere else and stuff like that? And George, you bring up Joey Chestnut and I just want to get your take on him. Do you think he's the best there's ever going to be or is there going to be somebody that's going to come along and one day supplant where is he ever going to reach his his his threshold? What is your take on on Joey Chestnut? Well, look, I think I think it's obvious that that Joey is not going to be here forever kind of thing. So so, you know, there will be a post Joey World and he will his number will be surpassed. It's just that simple. No one thought Kobayashi was ever going to be beaten. And and he was and he was beaten badly and again and again and again. And he quit. Right. So, you know, no one thought 55 zero could be achieved. Kobayashi did that. It blew up the whole thing. It was amazing. He's an amazing competitor. But Joey could beat him repeatedly and and Kobayashi would never be able to beat Joey. Joey's at 70 call 76 in that range above 70. Kobayashi is not going to 76. It is never happening. Right. And Kobayashi Best was like 68 or 69 or 66 in that range, depending on because he did some contest beyond us. And people said the numbers weren't right, but call it high sixties. That was in 12 minutes. Joey he's doing this in ten, he's doing 76 in ten, you know, So so those kind of records are not going anywhere any time soon. But every record. What the why did we change from 12 to 10? What was the reasoning behind that? I forget we filed some documentation and there was a big time story on this new York Times that the contest early in the twenties was 10 minutes long. So we switched to that kind of a dramatic thing to do. But we were honoring that. And I don't know when it went to 12, when I started in 88, it was 12. Not only that, this is bizarre, Max, Rosie now dead. All right, great guy ran the contest at 6 minutes. Halfway through, you say, okay, time out and take a break. And then for 5 seconds, then you go, okay, we're back at it. I don't know what that a cop with you because they didn't clear their mouth. We didn't take a ten minute break. Right. What was he even thinking? But wasn't perhaps his specialty. But, you know, so. But it's been 10 minutes for a long time. And all of the records now are perceived as being 10 minutes. But remember, prior to, you know, in the Kobayashi era and before it was 12, it got it. Got it. Okay. So what can we expect with this year's event? Do we have how many new in terms of new contests dance? Do we have any new wrinkles in the programing that we'll see. If you're watching it on TV, what do you expect? Well, what can people expect? Me? Yeah, let me skip the obvious and get right to sort of the inside track, if I can. Let's do it. So I'm I'm sharing the year because it will give people who are considering betting and and looking at this some insight Look for Jeffrey Esper because this guy is a monster, okay? He's ranked number two in the world and he is just absolutely relentless and he is spectacular. All right. So, Jeffrey Esper, keep an eye on him. It is the prospects for him going forward are amazing. Also, we have to see what happens with two Japanese seaters. Okay. We have Max Suzuki has always come from Japan, but we have two new competitors, which I can't pronounce the name for, which I won't try. But we have a male professional coming and I've seen his YouTube stuff and I've seen his web stuff and social stuff and the quantity of food is astounding and a female eater will be taking on Miki Sudo Likewise the quantity of food, it's like it's just enormous. It's like Max. Matt Stoney level buckets of food, but the question is duration. So 10 minutes is not really what they try to focus on. They're more like 20 minutes or 30 minutes, right? And they do these quantities of food that are just astounding, but not for speed. So it's always a wild card of what they will do. But as I look at this, I look at Nick Fury, okay, ranked number four in the world, married to Miki Sudo, your son Max, are the two greatest eaters around. They marry and have a child. Their son Max, was ranked number 42 while still in the womb. Okay, that's. That's how good his parents are. And it's now the mashed banana eating champion of Tampa Bay, Florida, right as it is. So you must be happy for the long term prospects. The major I'm quoting him now. I'm recruiting him now. I don't know if it's appropriate. We should probably let him get out of grad school. But but, you know, they are an amazing couple and Nick is absolutely fantastic. And he knocked down in in the qualifier in Orlando, Florida. He knocked down 44 on a bad day. All right. So he was having trouble. The hot dogs have been there for a while. It were tough. He was off and he knocked down 44. And I said, oh, my God, Nick, that's a great grade number. He is very disappointed. So keep an eye on Nick. Keep an eye on Jeffrey Esper. Keep an eye on the new Japanese folks, because Max Suzuki is going to be in that 40 range. It's not likely to go about 40, but and Mickey, I would never bet against Mickey win. And then, you know, like but, you know, you have to make your own choice. You know, can anybody beat the guys at the top? Top, top. I don't think that anyone's getting to 76 and I don't think that Mickey is going to be beaten. But but those what I'm looking at are the folks I just mentioned. I love the inside baseball. There's that. It's some great insight. I want to quickly touch on the history here a little bit. I don't know why. Hot dog, why were hot dogs chosen over another popular fast food hamburgers, for example? Is there a reason why it is the hot dog eating contest versus something else we have done hamburger eating contest, Right. So when the the original as you mention, we did crystal hamburgers, we've done other hamburgers. I do think this boils down to this. All right. And and it's it's they they talk about live golf and the PGA and they say money is always going to win. All this talk about about, you know, our principle and all that is garbage. Money is going to up is going to corrupt everything. And and commerce is going to is going to rule the day. The reason that this was done is because Max Rosi and Mortimer Matz, the two Coney Island press agents who ran the contest, you know, from 1972 until I took it over. And you want first was 88, but I took it over. And what they represented Nathan's, and they were looking for something to get on TV or in the paper on the 4th of July. And they originally started it on, you know, a couple of years, rather did it on Memorial Day, but it was always a 4th of July contest. They were just looking for that photo. So that is, you know, if you ask why hot dogs, it's because always it was this promo version of Hot Dogs for Nathan's, which is the original hot dog. And it's in Coney Island in New York City on the 4th of July. Right. Immigrants at dogs, baseball, apple pie, America. That's really and seen through the lens of marketing. Okay. So that's you know and promotion that's that's why in this case, hot dogs. But as I said, we have gotten the increase and do events chicken wings, hamburgers, pizza, everything but somehow hot dogs on the 4th of July is different and better. I think also two hot dogs are very relatable to eating fast like anyone can like Scarpa log in 2 seconds, you know? But doing 76 of those is a whole nother story. George, I got two more questions for you and we're going to wrap on up. And this one I'm genuinely curious about and we kind of touched on it. How do you get that excited for the intros and during the contest? Because we're talking right now, you're pretty calm, cool and collected, but it's like you turn it to like a love it when it comes time for the contest. So what's the secret formula there in the morning on it's go time, right? It's just go time And I got to do it. One thing, you flip the switch, you know, I tell my kids, you know, I was always had this may not seem like this would be the case. I had a lot of social anxiety and still do. But I realized you just go big, just go big. And with competitive eating, it's start big, go bigger. Right? So so there is never a time on July three, the night of July three, the morning of July 4th, that I'm not extremely anxious and nervous. But the issue is when you get on the stage and your people are there because these people come, they love it, right? The brothers are down front. They've been there since eight In the old days, they had been drinking since eight. Now you can't bring beer in. Not my okay, not my city in New York, but. And that energy that you put out comes back and becomes It's a feedback loop that just builds and builds and builds. And so by the time I get to the interest, I am so amped up and my hands shake. Anyway, I have a genetic tremor, so my hands shake anyway. And when I'm amped up, I can hardly hold the mike. Right? People say on online just Georgia Park. And it's like, I don't. I checked it, but my hands go crazy. I'm so amped up and when I get to deliver something that I like and then the audience likes it, right? They you feel it when you deliver one of these big intros. There is just nothing like that. It is met many times. Made me say, you imagine what it would be like to be Mick Jagger or for that matter, Taylor Swift and have 70,000 people like it would be a drug like none other because I'm an you know, this is a, you know, ridiculous hot dog eating contest and crowd is much, much smaller. But that energy, it's it's just it's electric and it's really like a drug. Yeah, I kind of can relate with you because I've I've always been anxious and talking in social settings growing up but I found a way to like channeled that anxiety energy into positive energy, you know, when doing a weather forecast or something like that. So I can emphasize with you it's it's a very important thing, really. And it took me far too long to learn. If you go into a room and you're you just feel like, oh, my God, I'm going to stand against the back. If you just go and go, hey, suddenly everybody ignores you because you're the guy who doesn't care. You're the guy who's comfortable and then suddenly it takes away everything. So that is true of public speaking and it is true of dating. I told my son you the the the if you don't ask, that's the embarrassing. Getting rejected is not an embarrassment. And, you know and it's it's very true. It's like go forward go big and it the rewards are huge and that but it very much so when you're doing a presentation if you have that energy, everybody quiets down. If you don't have the energy, they get anxious. Now, your last question here. What does George Shea do on the evening of July 4th? All right. So this is first of all, I'm going to add that I told you I this is a very honest I'm being very honest. So we love it. I have to tell you, I'm never honest. I'm a liar. I'm a liar all the time. So I'm being honest. I usually sit there and look at social media and I look at what happens on social media and I search Joey, I search Emily, I search Badlands Booker, Mickey, Nick. I search myself and I see. What are people saying? Like one time last last year, who's the guy who used to be or he's connected somehow to wrestling? He has a big podcast. What's his name? Joe Rogan. No, I'm Spaceman. Anyway, he's got a very, very big podcast. And then he goes, I thought George's interest there were okay, but they weren't quite as good. I was like, devastated, right? Like, and if someone is like, does a it did George missed the line like, like other people are are going over my lines or something like that. But I just sit there like anybody looking at social media and if everybody's happy on that, you know what I'm saying? And if they're not, I'm not. But, you know, last year they were had the protester and the protester jumped on stage and Joey got him. And then I grabbed him and it was like it went crazy on social media. So it just exploded the contest on social media. And that's that's really what I want to do. I say, how are we playing out there? You know what I'm saying? And then you get the media reports later of traditional media. But I just want to see, you know, typically trends and stuff like that. So that's that's generally what I. All right. So you're being a businessman after the event and trying to see how how you did so obsessed and a businessman. Yes. That that that's quite all right. You know, you got to keep thing going. So George Will, thank you so much for the time. Let everybody know where they could check out the hot dog eating contest on the food check. ESPN is going to be on multiple times. You can go to, you know, the best thing to do, go to if0ce dot com or major league eating dot com and we will have everything right there. You want to go to the event. We have the trains to get there if you want to watch it on TV. We have all of the airings and what will happen is this. It will air a bunch of times on ESPN, you know, throughout the afternoon. And it's awesome. All right, George, thanks so much for joining the Across the Sky podcast. Have a great event on the fourth. I'll be watching and hopefully we'll talk to you soon. Thank you. Thank you very much for having And we are back Matt I have to say I really enjoyed George Great Guy Very nice, very articulate. Yeah. If you only watch him during a hot dog eating contest, you wouldn't know it's him. He's like almost there. But people calm, cool and collected. But I loved it. I love George. I've been following him for years. The hot dog eating contest. I always enjoyed the event and I he has a large part to do with it, so I it's definitely a personal honor for me to have him on. But what did you take, Matt? I just loved his honesty with us. You know, he said multiple times like this, I feel like this is a safe space. I'm going to I'm going to be honest with you. And how he said, it's like I just get on social media. I want to see what people are saying after then I think that's something that you think about. You know, again, you know, people get on social media and they tweet about people, but it's like, remember that those people and see your tweets if they want to. And there's there's your proof. You tweeted sports say he's going he's going to see it. And the other thing that that stood out to me, I you know, I think I like the end of the interview the best because again, with his honesty, he talked about how he gets nervous before these I mean, you wouldn't know it watching him. It gets so hyped. It seems like he's the most confident guy in the world. But he actually there's a little bit of anxiety, a little bit of fear. And I, I can relate to that, too. When I'm doing my workouts, there's always that little, you know, those butterflies in your stomach that you get. You know, when I was on TV and I'm even when I'm recording things that aren't going out live, I'm not livestreaming there is that since I'm nervous because, you know, there's an audience and you want to give it your best. And so there is a little bit of nervousness that comes with it. But I liked how he talked about how he channels into actually improving is in form It's actually a little bit of nerves is is good. It makes you a little bit more loose, not too stiff and certainly works for me. It puts on quite the show, amazing show. I also like to Miki Sudo and Nick really have a child. That child is going to be quite the competitive eater. So if you want to start placing your future sports bets for the year, I don't know, maybe 2043 he might be your guy. The child there. So that was actually that was actually pretty funny. But it was great interview. I hope you guys watch the hot dog eating contest on the 4th of July on ESPN. If you're in New York City area or want to go to New York City for the fourth, I have been to the contest. Definitely get there by about 10:00. It starts get pretty crowded after that. But it's just a fun time. I mean, it's it's 4th of July ads. America, keep it loose. Have fun. You can go to the boardwalk afterwards. There you go. The Nathan's place and need a hot dog. I did that, too. And the line isn't ridiculously long. You can get a hotdog. You just got to wait maybe 5 minutes or so. But it's a really cool time. So happy 4th of July. Everybody will be back with you next Monday with a new episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day

Dr. James Burt believed women’s bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that’s not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt’s heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn’t he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Burt believed women’s bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that’s not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt’s heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn’t he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Burt believed women's bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that's not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt's heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn't he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

Dr. James Burt believed women’s bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that’s not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt’s heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn’t he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Burt believed women’s bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that’s not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt’s heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn’t he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. James Burt believed women’s bodies were broken, and only he could fix them. In the 1950s, this Ohio OB-GYN developed what he called “love surgery,” a unique procedure he maintained enhanced the sexual responses of a new mother, transforming her into “a horny little house mouse.” Burt did so without first getting the consent of his patients. Yet he was allowed to practice for over thirty years, mutilating hundreds of women in the process. It would be easy to dismiss Dr. Burt as a monstrous aberration, a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein. Yet as medical historian Sarah Rodriguez reveals, that’s not the whole story. The Love Surgeon: A Story of Trust, Harm, and the Limits of Medical Regulation (Rutgers University Press, 2020) asks tough questions about Burt’s heinous acts and what they reveal about the failures of the medical establishment: How was he able to perform an untested surgical procedure? Why wasn’t he obliged to get informed consent from his patients? And why did it take his peers so long to take action? The Love Surgeon is both a medical horror story and a cautionary tale about the limits of professional self-regulation. Sarah B. Rodriguez is a medical historian at Northwestern University in the Global Health Studies Program, the Department of Medical Education, and the Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. Her teaching and research focuses on the history of reproduction, clinical practice, and research ethics. Her publications include the book Female Circumcision and Clitoridectomy in the United States: A History of a Medical Practice. Claire Clark is a medical educator, historian of medicine, and associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine. She teaches and writes about health behavior in historical context. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Rodriguez Amador was born and raised in México. She grew up between 2 worlds: Mexico the country of her mother with a strong sound of fiesta and Cuba the island of her father with a powerful rhythm. The versatility of her voice allowed her to become one of the lead singers of the production shows of the 5 stars resort Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya and also as singer on a Big Band playing in luxurious resorts in the Mayan Riviera México such as Mayakoba. The experience on the resorts lead her to a dream job as lead singer in a trio on board a cruise ship around the world for the last 3 years. She tells what life is like living and entertaining on a cruise ship. Riviera Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSoHd9qpfgG9SJ0ANrRZKPA

The words "Vestibular System" can be very intimidating and sometimes even unknown to most people, but vestibular disorders are quite common and widely under-reported. We're talking about vertigo, unsteadiness, dizziness, motion sensibility, difficulty focusing on objects, and even hearing loss, that not only affect someone physically but really mentally and emotionally. The head physical therapist at Physio Logic, Dr. Sarah Rodriguez, is our guest this week and she's gonna help us navigate this complicated and sometimes messy system that oftentimes we take for granted.Can’t get enough FUNC YOU UP? Follow @michellemiller_msacn, @do.nutrition, and @physiologicnyc for more functional nutrition and health.In the meantime, leave us a review on iTunes, follow us on Spotify and share!FUNC YOU UP! is a Physio Logic wellness podcast and covers the best in wellness, nutrition, and functional medicine in eight minutes or less with hosts, Michelle Miller, Functional Nutritionist, and Diana Orchant, Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian-to be.#IntegrativeNutrition#FunctionalMedicine#VestibularSystemhttps://physiologicnyc.com/func-you-up-podcast

Filled with energy, passion, joy, laughter, and a love for people and our Lord, Sarah Rodriguez is a special young lady, who in her young life, is making a HUGE impact on those around her. Inspired by her mother’s faith and commitment to her children, Sarah is stepping out in HER faith to lead a Young Adult Ministry. And in just a year’s time, she has helped to lead these amazing young people to Jesus, they have also gone out for some fun, community-building activities, and they are quick to go where they are being called. This interview with Sarah was truly a gift to me. If we could bottle her laughter and joy and sell it, wow, we’d be rich, but more importantly, our world would be a much happier, joy-filled place to live and learn and grow! I am grateful to her for spending time with Whatsoever168, especially since she is only a few days away from her wedding!!! Please, lift Sarah and her fiance, Gustavo, in prayer, as they prepare for the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on December 27th! Remember that you can connect with Sarah at sclare313@gmail.com And don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Facebook and IG! Finally, a MONUMENTAL thank you to my friend, Sarah Hart, for sharing her beautiful song, “Be Nice” with our listeners. You can learn all about Sarah’s amazing work on her website at www.sarahhart.com I know she is offering a few deals this time of year, as well, so check out her website! Thank you, too, to Jamey Carroll for his outstanding artwork for my podcast; you are amazing, Jamey! Happy Advent & Merry Christmas, Everyone! :)

Friends, you do not want to miss this conversation with Sarah, as she shares her journey through more heartache and loss before the age of 40, than many of us will face in a lifetime. Sarah's story includes infertility, the diagnosis and loss of her husband to cancer, a miraculous pregnancy and subsequent medical crisis of her newborn daughter and now a new marriage to none other than her high school sweetheart! Through all the trials Sarah held on to hope and as she looks back, she is able to see God's redemptive hand in her life. Sarah's shares her story candidly in her memoir, From Depths We Rise (which I highly recommend!) Her story was featured in People magazine and she has published articles in Huffington Post. You can follow her blog over on: www.journeyofsarah.com and follow her on FaceBook, Instagram and Twitter @journeyofsarah. Please take a minute to rate and review the show...then go out and live your own story! xo

Special guest Sarah Rodriguez @SarahTheRebel comes on to talk lucha training with the brujas. She talks training, creating a persona and pushing through the flu when you're getting ready to rumble. Vanessa goes on a long tangent about yoga farts, Anna and Sarah talk training injuries, why old women love the WWE, pushing through instinct and Vicki Guerrero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

durée : 01:57:26 - Génération jeunes interprètes du samedi 24 février 2018 - par : Gaëlle Le Gallic - [**Virgnie Verrez**](http://www.askonasholt.co.uk/artists/virginie-verrez/)**, mezzo-soprano   **[**Ismaël Margain**](https://www.ismaelmargain.com/)**, piano** {% image 0d04d455-878e-48aa-96bf-4d8f9cf24624 %} [**Trio Harma**](https://fr-fr.facebook.com/trioharma/) **:** Mathilde Nguyen, piano hector Burgan, violon Jordan Costard, violoncelle {% image 6327e327-424e-4b93-bee4-4442ab406ff5 %} [**OJIF Collegium**](https://www.ojif.fr/) **  sous la direction de Christophe Dilys :** Sarah Rodriguez, Clémence Maucourant, Fernando Escalona, Lancelot Lamotte, Samuel Guibal, chant Thalie Amossé, Mathieu Dupont, Kim Junca, flûtes à bec Koji Yoda, Youn-Young Kim, Pauline Laurier, violons I Sayaka Shinoda, Lucile Lambert, Sophie Brosse, violons II Nolwenn Tardy, Maialen Loth, altos Lena Torre, Clotilde Lacroix, violoncelles Jonathan Funck, théorbe Diane Omer, clavecin {% image e3bcb7e4-1c0a-4715-82d7-bff5692c4cc7 %} {% image 59460e25-25ac-417e-b6a6-748881320715 %} ## Programme **Robert Schumann** _Gedichte der Königin Maria Stuart op. 135   I. Abschied von Frankreich   II. Nach der Geburt ihres Sohnes   III. An die Königin Elisabeth   IV. Abschied von der Welt   V. Gebet_ Virginie Verrez et Ismaël Margain {% embed dailymotion x6f1g51 %} **Francis Poulenc** _La Dame de Monte-Carlo_ Virginie Verrez et Ismaël Margain {% embed dailymotion x6f1jfd %} **Jacques Offenbach** _La Belle Hélène : Amours divins_ Virginie Verrez et Ismaël Margain {% embed dailymotion x6f1kjh %} **Kurt Weill** _Marie Galante : J’attends un navire_ Virginie Verrez et Ismaël Margain **Felix Mendelssohn** _Trio pour piano et cordes n° 1 en ré mineur op. 49   I. Molto allegro ed agitato   II. Andante con moto tranquillo   III. Scherzo : Leggiero e vivace   IV. Finale : Allegro assai appassionato_ Trio Harma {% embed dailymotion x6f1xvp %} **John Blow** _Venus and Adonis : Ouverture_ **John Blow** _Venus and Adonis : Gavotte, Sarabande, Ground_  OJIF Collegium {% embed dailymotion k7f7fG4uKyLWATqglw3 %} **Henry Purcell** _The Indian Queen : « While thus we bow before your shrine »   King Arthur : Hornpipe_ **John Blow** _Venus and Adonis : « In these sweet groves »_ OJIF Collegium {% embed dailymotion k1C2soHZkkSmoEqglPh %} **Henry Purcell** _Timon of Athens : Curtain Tune   King Arthur : Passacaille « How happy the lover »   The Fairy Queen : « Now the night is chased away »_ **Henry Purcell** _The Fairy Queen : « Woden first to thee »_ OJIF Collegium {% embed dailymotion k2SjNHjIZjslErqgzru %} ## Agenda [**Concours International de Chant de Clermont-Ferrand**](http://www.centre-lyrique.com/saisonlyrique/25e-concours-international-de-chant-clermont-ferrand) **  Autour de la jalousie : Cavalleria rusticana et Paillasse   Du 26 février au 2 mars** [**Jeunes Talents**](https://www.jeunes-talents.org/) **: demandez le programme de mars !   Avec notamment Alexandre Lory, le Consort, Edwin Fardini et Tanguy de Williencourt, le Local Brass Quintet   Génération jeunes interprètes recevra Edwin Fardini et Tanguy de Williencourt le lundi 16 avril** [**Le Printemps de la Mélodie**](http://www.sallecortot.com/concert/printemps_de_la_melodie.htm?idr=23676) **  Avec l'**[**Académie Francis Poulenc**](http://www.melodiefrancaise.com/)**, Felicity Lott, Mireille Delunsch, Ingrid Perruche, Jeff Cohen, Christian Ivaldi, Anne Le Bozec   Dimanche 4 mars - de 14 h à 19 h   Paris, Salle Cortot** **Le Ban des Arts de Gadagne propose** [**Les Musicales de l'Orangerie**](http://lebandesartscdg.wixsite.com/leban-2) **: 2ème saison   En partenariat avec Génération jeunes interprètes   7 concerts d'octobre 2017 à avril 2018   Dimanche 11 mars - 16 h : Trio Metral (piano, violon, violoncelle)   Haydn, Brahms, Mendelssohn   Domaine de Blanche Fleur, 84470 Châteauneuf de Gadagne** ## Réseaux sociaux [La page facebook du Fan club de Génération jeunes interprètes](https://fr-fr.facebook.com/generationjeunesinterpretes/) - réalisé par : Pierre Willer

Sarah Rodriguez (aka SarahSneak) opens up about Reno, mental health, and finding art in your life.

Nazanin Rafsanjani is a beloved member of the Gimlet family, overseeing Gimlet’s advertising wing. She also has an incredible family story, moving to the U.S. from Iran during the Iran-Iraq war. And Nazanin’s family tree is filled with people who left their communities and started over, from the victim of an epidemic, to two literary icons. We’ll tell these stories, and introduce her to a mystery relative. CREDITS Twice Removed is produced by Meg Driscoll, Ngofeen Mputubwele, Matthew Nelson, Audrey Quinn, and Kimmie Regler. Our senior producer is Eric Mennel. Editing by Jorge Just and Alex Blumberg. Michelle Harris is our fact checker. Research and genealogy by J. Mark Lowe and Eowyn Langholf. Music and sound design by Haley Shaw. Interpreting and translations by Raha Hakimdavar and Sara Goudarzi. Additional music by Blue Note Sessions. Special thanks this week to Casey Turner, Loretta Shugrue, Sarah Rodriguez, Suzanne Campbell and the West Texas Collection at San Angelo State University,Vickie Webb, Dr. Frank Sousa, Heather Wylie, Brad Moseley and The American School for the Deaf, Dr. Amy Malek, Khodadad Rezakahani, and the band Lowland Hum. Jeffrey Einboden’s new book which talks about Emerson and his Persian influences is “The Islamic Lineage of American Literary Culture.” You can reach us at TwiceRemoved@gimletmedia.com. We tweet @TwiceRemoved, and we’re also on Facebook. Twice Removed is a production of Gimlet Media. I’m AJ Jacobs, we’ll be back next week with more Twice Removed. Hopefully you’ll be filled with delight… or perhaps abject horror. You never know. It’s family. Our Sponsors Blue Apron- Get your first three Blue Apron meals delivered for free by going to blueapron.com/twice Squarespace - Go to squarespace.com and use the offer code "TWICE REMOVED" at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase And be sure to check out another podcast about family: The Longest Shortest Time, hosted by Hillary Frank! 

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Barbara Ballinger and Margaret Crane, co-authors of Suddenly Single After 50, share what life is really like to be over 50 and dating again. Spotlight on Moms features Allison Taylor of FamilyVacationsUS.com. Self-professed food nerd, Crystal River Williams, shares tips for making food fun for kids. Sarah Rodriguez, author of From Depths We Rise: A Journey of Beauty from Ashes, shares her story of overcoming painful circumstances. Rachel Blumenthal, creator of Rockets of Awesome, shares how motherhood inspired the creation of her business.

My guest for Happy Hour #113 is Sarah Rodriguez. Sarah is an author, speaker, blogger at www.journeyofsarah.com and also the Huffington Post. She is the creator of the Choose Joy Project, a random-acts of kindness initiative to honor the life of her late husband Joel. Her life's greatest role is that of Mommy to Milo and Ellis. Sarah is a one time NYC transplant who now makes her home in Oklahoma, where the best sunsets on earth are found.  On today's show, Sarah shares her personal story of struggling with infertility, only to be followed by her husband's cancer diagnosis. She shares the painstaking three year journey of his diagnosis, treatment, cancer return and finally his passing. The details of Sarah's story are heartbreaking, but I think it's her perspective and response that will leave you feeling speechless and inspired. She describes how her suffering afforded her a relationship with God that she wouldn't have had otherwise, quoting Job 42.5 "I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you." You're going to need your tissues for this one. And to learn a lot more about Sarah's story, you can grab her book From Depths We Rise here. {You can listen to the showHERE. And of course, I would love if you would share with your friends. Just use the FB & Twitter links at the end of this post!} Links from the Show Sarah's Book: From Depths We Rise A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken + Wild Things by Stephen James & David Thomas What Sarah is loving: Fall (sweaters, the State Fair and college football), Fitness Blender and Iced Chai Tea Music from Jason Poe Connect with Sarah Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Sponsors: Sacred Holidays Who wants a 10% OFF code? This year, Sacred Holiday's Advent study, He Is: The Attributes, will focus your heart on Christ and less on the chaos this Christmas! They have options for women, families, men, and teen girls too! Each day we study a different attribute of God. The attribute is the same across all four studies to create a common point of focus for communities, families, and churches, but content is unique for each study. Go to sacredholidays.com/shop/ to check out the shop and use code HAPPYHOUR to get 10% OFF your total order. (Discount code expires Nov 15.) Pine Cove If you've been thinking about sending your child to overnight camp, but aren't sure if they're ready for a full week away, Pine Cove has the perfect option for you! Winterfest is an awesome weekend of camp at Pine Cove in Tyler or Columbus, Texas. They'll get to experience all of the fun activities, Bible studies and excellent college staff that Pine Cove has to offer, at a fraction of the cost of summer camp. It's just like summer camp... only cooler! Winterfest is December 16-18, for kids in 1st-12th grade. Register online here!

Loretta McNary Live Radio Show is the go to internet radio show for celebirty interviews and the best human interest stories from all over the world. Our guest today is Sarah Rodriguez. Sarah has lived through more heartbreak and loss over a 10-yr period than most do in a lifetime. Her husband’s (Joel)  two-time cancer diagnosis, fight and eventual death, their struggle with infertility, and the near-loss of her 6-week-old daughter to bacterial meningitis, who miraculously survived (is now almost 2) after doctors declared her brain scans “incompatible with life”. She can speak to rising from the ashes, choosing joy in the midst of despair and how to fight for your faith when your world is crashing around you.   And still, Sarah clung to her faith. From Depths We Rise is a miraculous story of hope and overcoming. Sarah's is a journey of beauty from ashes, of marching toward purpose out of the pain. Her awe-inspiring story will encourage you to grasp tightly to your faith and to rise above even the most daunting of circumstances.

What do you do when your life looks like one tragedy after another? Do you believe that God will take your most devastating moment, and make your story triumphant? I'm truly honored to get to talk with Sarah Rodriguez today. Sarah's difficult journey started with infertility. But that was only the beginning. Listen in to hear her story of miracles, death, illness, recovery, darkness, and hope. In This Episode You'll Hear... The unbelievable story of Sarah Rodriguez. How to find rest in God in the midst of terrible pain and suffering. Scriptures to cling to in the midst of dark trials. [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspiredtoaction/ITA113-Sara-Rodriguez.mp3" color="#be202e" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true" ] Eliminate the Overwhelm of Meal Planning Get your free 30 day trial at PlanToEat.com. Quick Links Sarah's Book, From Depths We Rise Love the song in the outro? It's called God Day. It's by Jen Stanbro and you can get it on iTunes by clicking here and check out Jen's site by clicking here. Connect with Sarah Blog:Journey of Sarah Social media:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram How to Listen to This Podcast Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Stitcher and get the latest episodes as soon as they are available. If you're new to podcasts, click here learn more about them! Click the play button in the post or grab your favorite podcast app and join us for a chat!

What do you do when your life looks like one tragedy after another? Do you believe that God will take your most devastating moment, and make your story triumphant? I’m truly honored to get to talk with Sarah Rodriguez today. Sarah’s difficult journey started with infertility.  But that was only... Read more

Sarah has experienced more loss and heartache in a short period of time than most people will endure in a lifetime. She shares her battles with infertility, her husband Joel's cancer diagnosis and death, and her baby girl's struggle with meningitis. Sarah clung to her faith which helped her find purpose in her pain.

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When talking to Mike Salemi on the show a few episodes back he recommended that I reach out and contact a member of Team USA’s Synchronized Swimming Team Sarah Rodriguez. After talking with Mike and seeing how excited he was … Continued The post Patience, Perseverance, Self-Love and Acceptance with Sarah Rodriguez appeared first on Bare Naked Health Podcast.

Ashleigh Heaton interviews Sarah Rodriguez, director of network development at Geek and Sundry as well as creator and editor-in-chief of Nerdy But Flirty. As these two geek empires expand, it's important that they remain connected with their audience and not lose focus of their founding mission. Rodriguez discusses the approaches and tools she uses and the future of media platforms such as YouTube. This interview was recorded on April 17, 2014.

Holland and Akeem are vloggers for the popular nerd-centric website Geek & Sundry. Geek & Sundry is a commerical YouTube channel and multimedia company started by Felicia Day. Holland and Akeem have their own independent channels where they do movie reviews, comment on geek culture, and travel to cons all over the country. Sarah Rodriguez who also works for Geek & Sundry and is the founder of Nerdy B Flirty also appeared as a guest.