Podcasts about Social engagement

This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Sonja Blum, a neurologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.Dr. Blum shares simple ways to protect your brain health as you age.They explore the science behind nutrition and exercise in relation to the brain, as well as the  importance of social engagement, mental health, and quality sleep. They also speak about evidence that shows how meditation benefits the brain. Plus, they touch on whether or not brain puzzles actually help with cognitive function, and the unique brain health challenges faced by women.___Dr. Sonja Blum, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine and Associate Attending at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and the Director of Memory Disorders and Cognitive Neurology Division at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Blum sees adults of all ages who are having memory, attention, language, and other cognitive concerns, or who have a family history of dementia and concerned about their risks. Dr. Blum also has expertise in traumatic brain injury (TBI), including recovery from disorders of consciousness (DOC) and the long-term effects of moderate to severe TBI, as well as concussions. Her research focuses on mechanisms of cognitive aging and long-term memory dysfunction, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Blum trained as a physician scientist completing the MD/PhD program at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School in Houston. She completed her neurology residency and behavioral neurology fellowship at the Columbia University Neurological Institute in New York City.___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine. To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

00:11:08 Reading Out Loud00:17:01 Choose a Role Model00:23:57 The landmark study on modeling and social learning00:24:24 Life is a Series of Stories00:29:59 Plumping up Your Conversation ResumeHow to Engage, Connect, & Captivate: Become the Social Presence You've Always Wanted To Be. Small Talk, Meaningful Communication, & Deep Connections By: Patrick Kinghttp://bit.ly/EngageConnectKimghttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0952B32XQDive into this episode as we explore Chapter 2 of Patrick King's book, "How to Engage, Connect, and Captivate." Discover powerful strategies to enhance your social presence and transform mundane conversations into meaningful connections. Learn why reading out loud is an essential practice for improving communication skills and how choosing a role model can inspire your own charisma. We'll uncover the secret to crafting captivating stories from everyday life experiences and discuss practical ways to "plump up" your conversation resume. Don't miss this insightful episode! Take control of your interpersonal relationships and become the confident, engaging presence you've always wanted to be. Get ready to embark on a journey towards more fulfilling connections!

Does a new low-cost home screening evaluation for cognitive impairment pass the smell test? It's never too late to build social networks that prevent dementia; Study yields surprise findings on marriage's impact on cognitive decline; Senate hearing calls for reinstatement of full-fat milk in school lunches—as science overturns assumption dairy's saturated fat promotes cardiovascular disease; Top cardiologist explains how novel supplement (Vitality) incorporates 7 key cardioprotective nutraceuticals.

Following up on our last podcast about making decisions, today's podcast is all about questions you should ask yourself about your health, how you live and how much you engage with the world.

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Charles Nduka, a plastic surgeon specializing in facial reconstruction. They discuss the profound impact of facial paralysis on patients' lives, the importance of psychological support in recovery, and the innovative technologies being developed to aid rehabilitation. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of facial expression, emotional health, and social engagement, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to treatment. In this conversation, Charles Nduka discusses innovative research in mood disorders, the use of technology for diet monitoring, and the implications of eating behaviors on weight management. He emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals with information to make better health decisions and explores the intersection of health, longevity, and joy. The conversation also touches on the future of wearable technology and its potential to enhance quality of life by measuring emotional and physical well-being.     For The Audience:  Use code 'Podcast10' to get 10% OFF on any of our supplements at https://gladdenlongevityshop.com/ !     Takeaways  Facial paralysis significantly affects patients' emotional well-being.  Restoring facial expressions is crucial for patients' social interactions.  Psychological support is essential in the recovery process.  Patients' perceptions of their appearance can vary widely.  Social engagement plays a vital role in mental health and recovery.  Innovative technologies can enhance rehabilitation for facial paralysis.  Understanding patient perspectives is key to effective treatment.  Loneliness can have a detrimental impact on health and longevity.  Facial expressions influence emotional feedback and perception.  A multidisciplinary approach improves patient outcomes. You can detect differences between depressed versus non-depressed people just from facial data.  The glasses are primarily used for research and diet monitoring.  The technology captures images of food and analyzes calories and macros.  Eating slowly can help the brain recognize fullness faster.  The glasses provide feedback to slow down eating rates.  Empowering individuals with information can lead to better health decisions.  The technology is low risk and focuses on providing valuable insights.  Understanding the relationship between diet and symptoms can be transformative.  Measuring joy and emotional health is crucial for quality of life.  Future advancements will focus on personalized health solutions.     Chapters  00:00 Introduction to Facial Recognition and Longevity  02:50 The Impact of Facial Paralysis  05:52 The Role of Psychological Support in Recovery  08:58 Understanding Patient Perspectives  11:57 The Importance of Social Engagement  14:53 Innovations in Rehabilitation Technology  18:00 The Science Behind Facial Expressions  23:08 Innovative Research in Mood Disorders  24:31 Revolutionizing Diet Monitoring with Technology  28:10 Understanding Eating Behaviors and Weight Management  30:14 Empowering Individuals with Informative Technology  32:36 The Intersection of Health, Longevity, and Joy  36:30 Measuring Joy and Quality of Life  41:43 Future Plans and Technological Advancements     To learn more about Emteq Labs:  Website: https://www.emteqlabs.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-nduka-53055218/?originalSubdomain=uk     Reach out to us at:     Website: https://gladdenlongevity.com/      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gladdenlongevity/     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladdenlongevity/?hl=en      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gladdenlongevity     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5_q8nexY4K5ilgFnKm7naw     

What makes a brand truly meaningful in people's lives? In this captivating conversation with Dr. Marcus Collins - professor, agency strategist, and cultural marketing expert - we explore how the most powerful brands transcend their product categories to become vessels of meaning in culture.Marcus reveals why brands aren't something we construct but rather what others think of them. Through examples like Patagonia, Nike, and Beyoncé, he illustrates how brands that stand for something beyond their products create deeper connections with people. "They are not defined by what they do," Marcus explains, "They're defined by who they are and how they see the world."The discussion takes a fascinating turn when Marcus unpacks the three levels of empathy in marketing, with cognitive empathy - treating others as they want to be treated rather than how we would want - representing the highest form. This perspective shift from "how do I tap into culture?" to "how do I contribute to culture?" transforms how brands can authentically connect with people.Perhaps most provocatively, Marcus challenges the concept of brand purpose, suggesting that "conviction" provides a more powerful framework. While many brands jumped on social causes when convenient, those with true conviction stand for their principles regardless of consequences. "Speak up when you are convicted, when it really matters," he advises, noting how brands that make strategic decisions based on genuine beliefs rather than opportunism create more meaningful connections.For marketers navigating today's complex landscape, Marcus offers a profound reminder that brands exist as characters in constantly evolving cultural stories. The key to success lies not in rigid control but in authentic participation in culture with humility and curiosity. Listen now to discover how putting humanity first in your marketing can create lasting impact.About Dr Marcus CollinsDr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator with one foot in the world of practice—formerly serving as the Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, New York—and one foot in the world of academia—as a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Before joining Wieden+Kennedy, he served as the Chief Consumer Connections Officer at Doner Advertising and led Social Engagement at Steve Stoute's advertising agency, Translation.Over the course of his career, Marcus has developed a practice for creating culturally contagious ideas that inspire people to take action. Prior to his advertising tenure, Marcus began his career in music and tech with a startup he co-founded before working on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and running digital strategy for Beyoncé. His best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone, from marketers to activists, can leverage culture to get people to take action.Marcus holds a doctorate in marketing from Temple University, where he studied cultural contagion and meaning making. He received an MBA with an emphasis on strategic brand marketing from the University of Michigan, where he also earned his undergraduate degree in Material Science Engineering. Subscribe to the WFA #BetterMarketing podcast on: -Apple: https://apple.co/3IHnh6Z -Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZvNpro -YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/47eQTTj -YouTube Video: https://bit.ly/4idYNB6

Who says you can't reinvent yourself as you age?Imagine feeling invisible after retirement, only to find yourself on runways and magazine pages, redefining what it means to be beautiful at 74. Revolutionizing the fashion industry is no small feat, but Carolyn Doelling is doing just that by strutting into the modeling world in her 70s with a fearless flair. Join us as we uncover Carolyn's remarkable journey of reinvention, where she challenges age-old stereotypes and radiates confidence from the runway to major fashion events. Her mission is clear: to shatter conventional beauty standards while amplifying the visibility and representation of older Black women. Through her story, you'll learn how:Carolyn's boldness has turned heads and inspired countless women to embrace their personal style with self-assurance.her adventure began with a simple yet powerful decision—to refuse societal invisibility post-retirement and channel her vivacious spirit into the world of high-end fashion. her efforts highlight the significant influence and spending power of women over 50. she's on a mission not only to redefine beauty but to awaken industries to the untapped potential and vibrancy of older generations. But it isn't just about fashion; Carolyn's story reverberates with messages of wellness and vitality. From overcoming pandemic-related habits to kickboxing at 74, her commitment to health and joy is infectious.Key Takeaways:Reinvention at Any Age: Carolyn's journey proves it's never too late to pursue new passions.

We're back again and excited to be having a conversation with Kaira Jewel Lingo in this episode. Kaira is a Dharma teacher and mindfulness practitioner with a lifelong interest in spirituality and social justice. She works in Engaged Buddhism, which was developed by one of her teachers, Thich Nhat Hanh, and draws a lot of her experience from her parents' lives of service, in particular, her dad's work with Martin Luther King Jr. She lived as an ordained nun for 15 years in Thich Nhat Hanh's monastic community and is now based in New York with her partner, Fr. Adam Bucko whom you might recognize from season 1 as one of our guests.Our conversation with Kaira touched on the themes of spirituality, interfaith dialogue, and social justice alongside her practice in Engaged Buddhism.To connect with Kaira Jewel:Visit her website: kairajewel.comFollow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kairajewelFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kairajewel/Find her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfmckIOMHnvVnGn-IBYp_CgGet your copy of her new book: amazon.com/author/kairajewelFor more information on their new spiritual center, check out their Give Butter site: https://givebutter.com/JqUSN5To connect further with us:Visit our website: www.contemplativeoutreach.orgFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayerofconsentLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prayerofconsentCheck out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@prayerofconsentOr explore our Threads: https://www.threads.net/@prayerofconsentTo learn more about Father Thomas Keating's guidelines for service and principles visit www.contemplativeoutreach.org/vision.Stream and Download the Opening Minds, Opening Hearts Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Amazon and Spotify!

In this episode of Let's Talk Social, we're diving into the hot topic of organic social media reach. Is it really dead—or just evolving?

Summary "We've normalized crisis" was Allison O'Shea's first mic drop moment in this conversation where she inspires us to be educated consumers, learning our options, so we can be a strong Aging Ally to make the best choices for our family members! As a former Senior Living Executive Director and current Aging Advisor, Allison knows first hand how people can best be prepared when it comes to aging. She wants to ensure that you and your loved ones are set up for success by making sure families have the right information and creating a supportive space to have the hard conversations. Being proactive doesn't have to be intimidating. The Readiness Roadmap(TM) for what you need to know is outlined in her book, Openly Aging: 4 Pillars to Keep Control of Your Aging Journey⁠. In this conversation, we also explore expectation management and she shares with us her 4 Pillars of Aging - Social Support, Home, Social Engagement and Supportive Services. Visit Openly Aging to review your Preparedness Checklist and connect with Allison about how she can help your family! Takeaways Education is crucial for consumers to manage aging expectations. Aging is a unique journey for each individual and family. Proactive planning can help avoid crises in aging. Social engagement is vital for maintaining health and happiness as we age. Understanding financial options is essential for aging individuals. Open conversations about aging can reduce family tensions. Aging advisors play a key role in guiding families through the aging process. Support systems should be identified early in the aging journey. Denial about aging can lead to negative outcomes for families. The four pillars of aging include support systems, home, engagement, and supportive services. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Aging and Its Complexities 01:47 The Role of an Aging Advisor 04:06 Confronting Denial in Aging 05:47 Education as a Tool for Empowerment 07:44 Becoming an Aging Ally 10:24 Empowering Aging with Dignity 16:29 Understanding Unique Aging Journeys 22:29 The Four Pillars of Aging 27:42 Navigating Support Systems and Services 40:35 Fostering Open Conversations about Aging

Bram & Sandi continue our Friday series focused on world events and the ‘Kingdom Response'. Through scripture, word and song, we'll put a whole new spin on what's happening in the world, right now. Today: The Internet has opened a universe of possibilities. Access to Information; Real-time Communications; Tele-presence; Education; Remote Work; Social Engagement – […]

In this episode, we sit down with Charles Vogl—renowned adviser, speaker, and author of the bestselling The Art of Community. Charles brings decades of experience in fostering Community Growth and enhancing Social Engagement, collaborating with industry leaders like Amazon, Wayfair, and Meetup.com. What drives Charles? A passion for addressing Cultural Differences and strengthening Human Connection through Acts Of Kindness and Generosity. Join us to explore: The impact of Cultural Awareness on modern leadership. How understanding the Dunbar Number can transform Group Dynamics. What makes Strong Communities flourish in challenging times. Why thoughtful Invitations Matter in building lasting relationships. How Philanthropy and Positive Interactions contribute to ending loneliness. From creating Inclusive Communities to navigating global challenges, Charles reveals actionable insights for building Friendship Goals and leading with purpose. Ready to transform your approach to Community Leadership? Let's dive in and learn how Business With Purpose can lead to extraordinary results! Learn more about Charles and his impactful work by visiting his website. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Join host Lou Diamond in a captivating discussion with Amanda Kenderes, a communication professor at Humphreys University and author of "Talk Types, How What We Say Reveals Who We Are." In this episode, Amanda delves into the intricate dynamics of communication, exploring whether our styles are shaped more by nature or nurture. Drawing from her 30 years of experience, she discusses her groundbreaking "talk types" model, which categorizes communication into three groups: A, B, and C, transcending demographics and providing fresh insights into how we engage in conversations, build relationships, and interpret social interactions. Listeners will appreciate Amanda's practical wisdom on maintaining focus in our tech-saturated world and the value of reflective content creation. Lou Diamond and Amanda also explore the rewarding journey of persistent inquiry and the importance of intentional skill-building in communication. Discover how Amanda's work in communication is being integrated into AI technology and get to know more about her personal interests, her dreams, and her efforts to balance a busy lifestyle with meditation and exercise. Tune in to learn how understanding your own communication style can transform your personal and professional relationships and to reflect on the rewarding journey of solving complex questions in the field of communication.   Follow Us:

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod This episode features Reffo, co-founder of Puffpaw, a project blending vaping with blockchain technology to create a "vape-to-earn" model that helps users monitor nicotine intake and incentivizes quitting through rewards. Reffo discusses Puffpaw's smart vaporizers, which track puff count and nicotine levels via a Bluetooth-connected app, promoting healthier habits and community engagement. The conversation covers Puffpaw's team expertise, their choice to build on Berachain, and their $6 million seed round. Reffo also shares insights on fundraising and the potential impact of Puffpaw's health data on vaping research, emphasizing user privacy and control. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - The Problem with Current Vaping Practices 02:00 - Founders' Background and Inspiration 04:00 - Overview of Genesis Pods and Smart Vape 05:30 - Features of the Smart Vape Device 08:00 - Social Engagement and Gamification 10:00 - Challenges in the Vape Industry 11:00 - Token Utility and Revenue Model 14:00 - Health Data and Research Opportunities 17:00 - Advertising Potential on Vape Screens 19:00 - Building on Berachain 22:00 - Fundraising Experience and Investor Reactions 25:00 - Advice for First Movers in Fundraising 28:00 - The Role of Angel Investors 30:00 - Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Discussion Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Dr Tanya Riches is the Director of Master of Transformational Development at Eastern College, and she has a PhD from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her interdisciplinary project with Aboriginal Pentecostal leaders (located at the intersection of development studies, anthropology, and Pentecostal theology) won the David Allan Hubbard Award from the School of Intercultural Studies. Her monograph entitled Worship and Social Engagement in Urban Aboriginal-led Australian Pentecostal Congregations was published in 2019 with Brill. It investigated links between urban Aboriginal-led congregations' worship practices and their social justice initiatives.In this episode Tanya Riches and Will Small explore the intersections of spirituality, community, and social justice within the context of Pentecostalism and Australian culture. They discuss the importance of reconnecting with nature, the role of grief and lament in faith, and the influence of Aboriginal spirituality on Pentecostal practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by Pentecostal communities in Australia, the shifting landscape of spirituality, and the need for practical theology that engages with real-world issues. Towards the end of the conversation they reflect on the season of Advent and the presence of God in unexpected places.Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we'd love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualmisfitspodcastSupport the pod:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/support-us/View all episodes at: https://spiritualmisfits.buzzsprout.com

What do you think of this podcast? I would very much appreciate a review from you!! Thank you!Discover the intricate maneuvers corporations perform when navigating social issues featuring Doug Pinkham, president of the Public Affairs Council. What does it take for a company to authentically engage in social movements without falling into the trap of opportunism or greenwashing? Learn how businesses can enhance corporate responsibility and attract top talent by aligning their initiatives with core values, sector specifics, and historical context. With host Peter Woolfolk Doug shares nuanced insights into this complex decision-making process, revealing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to corporate social involvement.As political landscapes shift, so do public expectations of corporate engagement. This episode sheds light on how companies decide their role in politically sensitive matters like democracy and voting rights while maintaining a delicate balance. With increasing public support for corporate involvement in issues such as the environment, hunger, and discrimination, we discuss the differing expectations from the Republican and Democratic sides. Backed by data from an annual opinion survey, Doug shares the importance of strategic communication in managing these expectations and how companies like Subaru and Nike successfully align their brand identities with social causes.In an era of heightened scrutiny, the stakes of corporate social engagement are higher than ever. Explore how authenticity and transparency can either make or break a brand's reputation. Doug discusses the pivotal role of communication executives in crisis management and the strategic choice between appearing "evil" or "stupid." Navigating through controversies with grace can enhance trust and public perception. Tune in to understand the growing expectations on corporations to act and how they can leverage research and data from the Public Affairs Council to inform their strategies. We proudly announce this podcast is now available on Amazon ALEXA. Simply say: "ALEXA play Public Relations Review Podcast" to hear the latest episode. To see a list of ALL our episodes go to our podcast website: www. public relations reviewpodcast.com or go to orApple podcasts and search "Public Relations Review Podcast." Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and leave a review.Support the show

Dr. Mary Barbera sits down with Dr. Jamie Hughes-Lika, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, to talk about effective strategies for fostering joint attention, social engagement, and motivation in young children with autism. Learn how to meet children where they are, engage them in meaningful ways, and build foundational skills that support their social and communicative development. Implementing these strategies today can help enhance your interactions with children with autism and help them thrive.

Bram & Sandi continue a new Friday series focused on world events and the ‘Kingdom Response'. Through scripture, word and song, we'll put a whole new spin on what's happening in the world, right now. Today: The Internet has opened a universe of possibilities. Access to Information; Real-time Communications; Tele-presence; Education; Remote Work; Social Engagement […]

In this episode, Amy Pickett Williams, a psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss, shares her personal journey with grief and how it led her to found the Light Movement, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals in integrating and growing from their grief. Amy discusses the various forms of loss that can lead to grief, including the loss of health, independence, relationships, and self-identity. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of grief and working with the body to heal and grow. Amy also highlights the significance of social engagement and connection in the grieving process. The conversation explores the importance of checking in with grieving individuals over an extended period of time, as well as the somatic approaches to healing grief. The guest, Amy Pickett Williams, discusses the benefits of practices such as walking, yoga, and other somatic techniques in processing grief. She also highlights the significance of meeting the nervous system where it's at and tailoring therapeutic approaches accordingly. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the Light Movement, a platform that offers grief and trauma-informed classes and trainings.Timestamp[00:00] Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast[01:19] Amy's Background and Journey with Grief[06:03] The Interconnectedness of Life and Grief[13:09] Attachment and Various Forms of Grief[17:44] The Science of Grief and Healing[21:36] Stimulating the Vagus Nerve and Expanding the Window of Tolerance[25:26] The Importance of Social Engagement in Grief[26:06] Extended Support in Grief[27:20] Somatic Approaches to Healing Grief[29:33] Alternatives to Talk Therapy for Grief[31:30] Meeting the Nervous System Where It's At[36:09] Sports and Movement for Healing Grief[47:09] Allowing and Processing Intense Emotions of Grief[48:41] The Light Movement: Support and Healing for GriefTakeawaysGrief can be experienced in various forms of loss, including health, independence, relationships, and self-identity.The stages of grief are not a linear process, but rather a chaotic mix of emotions and experiences.Working with the body and stimulating the vagus nerve can help in healing and growing from grief.The window of tolerance is the calm place where growth can occur, and expanding this window is essential in the grieving process.Social engagement and connection play a crucial role in supporting individuals in their grief. Regular check-ins with grieving individuals over an extended period of time are crucial for providing ongoing support.Somatic approaches, such as walking, yoga, and other techniques, can be effective in processing grief and trauma.It is important to meet the nervous system where it's at and tailor therapeutic approaches accordingly.The Light Movement offers grief and trauma-informed classes and trainings to provide support and healing for individuals experiencing grief.

In this conversation David and Naomi meet with Michael Allison . Michaels discusses his work as a Polyvagal performance consultant and the founder of the Playzone. He explains that his journey into Polyvagal theory began when he owned a fitness facility and wellness center, where he noticed the positive impact of creating a safe and connected community for his clients. This led him to study behavior science and eventually discover the power of Polyvagal theory in understanding and optimizing human physiology. Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, focuses on the physiological state of individuals and how it affects their behavior and interactions. It emphasizes the importance of feeling safe and connected in order to tap into one's highest potential and align with their values. Michael explains that our nervous system is constantly assessing whether we can trust others and feel safe enough to be ourselves. Understanding the shifts in our physiology can help us navigate difficult interactions and have conversations with greater alignment and authenticity. The Playzone course, based on Michael's initial manuscript, is designed for coaches, consultants, business leaders, psychologists, and professionals in various fields who want to optimize their physiology to support higher performance and resilience. The course delves into the science behind Polyvagal theory and explores different tools and strategies to create a container of safety and connection. Michael shares case studies and real-life examples to help participants understand and apply the concepts in their own lives and work. https://theplayzone.com/ Michael also discusses his collaboration with the Polyvagal Institute and his efforts to bring Polyvagal theory to a wider audience. He aims to make the theory accessible and applicable, without requiring a deep understanding of the science behind it.  Overall, this podcast conversation highlights the significance of Polyvagal theory in understanding human behavior and optimizing our physiology for greater well-being and success. It emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of safety and connection in order to thrive in various aspects of life.   https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/items/the-play-zone%3A-a-neurophysiological-approach-to-our-highest-performance   Keywords Polyvagal theory, physiology, relationships, safety, trust, connection, fitness, wellness, sports, play, autonomic flexibility, pressure, competition, culture, awareness, understanding   Takeaways Polyvagal theory provides a framework for understanding the impact of physiology on human experience and behavior. Creating a sense of safety, trust, and connection is essential for fostering healthy relationships and personal growth. The concept of play is foundational in building relationships and promoting autonomic flexibility. Addressing pressure and competition in modern culture is crucial for promoting awareness and understanding of Polyvagal theory.

In this conversation David and Naomi meet with Michael Allison . Michaels discusses his work as a Polyvagal performance consultant and the founder of the Playzone. He explains that his journey into Polyvagal theory began when he owned a fitness facility and wellness center, where he noticed the positive impact of creating a safe and connected community for his clients. This led him to study behavior science and eventually discover the power of Polyvagal theory in understanding and optimizing human physiology. Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, focuses on the physiological state of individuals and how it affects their behavior and interactions. It emphasizes the importance of feeling safe and connected in order to tap into one's highest potential and align with their values. Michael explains that our nervous system is constantly assessing whether we can trust others and feel safe enough to be ourselves. Understanding the shifts in our physiology can help us navigate difficult interactions and have conversations with greater alignment and authenticity. The Playzone course, based on Michael's initial manuscript, is designed for coaches, consultants, business leaders, psychologists, and professionals in various fields who want to optimize their physiology to support higher performance and resilience. The course delves into the science behind Polyvagal theory and explores different tools and strategies to create a container of safety and connection. Michael shares case studies and real-life examples to help participants understand and apply the concepts in their own lives and work. https://theplayzone.com/ Michael also discusses his collaboration with the Polyvagal Institute and his efforts to bring Polyvagal theory to a wider audience. He aims to make the theory accessible and applicable, without requiring a deep understanding of the science behind it.  Overall, this podcast conversation highlights the significance of Polyvagal theory in understanding human behavior and optimizing our physiology for greater well-being and success. It emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of safety and connection in order to thrive in various aspects of life.   https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/items/the-play-zone%3A-a-neurophysiological-approach-to-our-highest-performance   Keywords Polyvagal theory, physiology, relationships, safety, trust, connection, fitness, wellness, sports, play, autonomic flexibility, pressure, competition, culture, awareness, understanding   Takeaways Polyvagal theory provides a framework for understanding the impact of physiology on human experience and behavior. Creating a sense of safety, trust, and connection is essential for fostering healthy relationships and personal growth. The concept of play is foundational in building relationships and promoting autonomic flexibility. Addressing pressure and competition in modern culture is crucial for promoting awareness and understanding of Polyvagal theory.

In this compendium episode, we review some of the best information and research that we've shared on the six pillars of brain health. With excerpts highlighting the importance of physical activity, diet, sleep, social engagement and more, our six guests show that there are numerous evidence-based lifestyle interventions that a person can incorporate into their daily lives to improve their brain health and delay the onset of or reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Show Notes Learn more about the 2024 Fall Community Conversation: The Impact of Social Connections on Brain Health and register to attend in person on our website. Learn more about exercise and physical activity at 2:57 or by listening to the episode, “Building the Brain: Finding the Cognitive Benefits of Physical Activity,” on our website. Learn more about the MIND diet at 8:58 or by listening to the episode, “MIND Diet for Healthy Brain Aging,” on our website. Learn more about the importance of sleep at 14:28 or by listening to the episode, “The Importance of Sleep for a Healthy Life,” on our website. Learn more about mindfulness as a practice for managing stress at 21:22 or by listening to the episode, “Mindfulness: What Is It, What Are the Benefits, Where to Begin,” on our website. Learn more about cognitive engagement at 28:10 or by listening to the episode, “Exercise Your Mind: Cognitively Stimulating Activities and Social Engagement,” on our website. Learn more about social isolation and engagement at 34:44 or by listening to the episode, “The Impact of Social Isolation on Dementia Risk in Older Adults,” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and on our website. Find more information about the six pillars of brain health and other prevention strategies on our website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter. Enjoy Dementia Matters? Consider making a gift to the Dementia Matters fund through the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's. All donations go toward outreach and production.

Dr. Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator with one foot in the world of practice—formerly serving as the Head of Strategy at Wieden+Kennedy, New York—and one foot in the world of academia—as a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. 
 
 His deep understanding of brand strategy and consumer behavior has helped him bridge the academic-practitioner gap for blue-chip brands and startups alike. He is a recipient of Advertising Age's 40 Under 40 award and Crain's Business' 40 Under 40 award, and an inductee into the American Advertising Federation's Advertising Hall of Achievement. Most recently, he was recognized by Thinkers50 with the Radar Distinguished Achievement Award for the idea most likely to shape the future of business management. He has also served as a jury for the Cannes Lion International Festival of Creativity. 
 Before joining Wieden+Kennedy, he served as the Chief Consumer Connections Officer at Doner Advertising and led Social Engagement at Steve Stoute's advertising agency, Translation. Over the course of his career, Marcus has developed a practice for creating culturally contagious ideas that inspire people to take action. His strategies and creative contributions have led to the launch and success of Google's “Real Tone” technology, the “Made In America” music festival, the Brooklyn Nets, and State Farm's “Cliff Paul” campaign – among others.
 
 Prior to his advertising tenure, Marcus began his career in music and tech with a startup he co-founded before working on iTunes + Nike sport music initiatives at Apple and running digital strategy for Beyoncé. 
 
 Marcus' work centers squarely on the impact of culture and the power that comes from having great cultural proximity. His best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone from marketers to activists can leverage culture to get people to take action. Throughout the book, he relies on literature, case studies, his work with brands, and academic data to illustrate the “whys” and the “hows” so that readers will be empowered to successfully apply these learnings in their own pursuits.
 Marcus holds a doctorate in marketing from Temple University where he studied cultural contagion and meaning-making. He received an MBA with an emphasis on strategic brand marketing from the University of Michigan, where he also earned his undergraduate degree in Material Science Engineering. He is a Forbes columnist and a trusted voice among CMOs and business leaders. But most importantly, he is a proud Detroit native, a devoted husband, and a loving father to Georgia and Ivy. Stay connected and pick up "For the Culture"  https://marctothec.com/ https://www.instagram.com/marctothec/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marctothec/   https://www.amazon.com/s?k=for+the+culture+dr+marcus+collins   Stay connected:  https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Business: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas/    

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Discover how creating consistent content to drive social engagement can transform your local marketing strategy. In this episode of the Local Marketing Lab, Dustin Owen, Vice President of East Division Sales at Waterstone Mortgage and host of the Loan Officer Podcast, shares his wealth of knowledge in the mortgage industry. With over 20 years of experience, Dustin reveals how content creation and social engagement have been pivotal in building strong client relationships and driving business growth. His insights offer a fresh perspective on leveraging digital strategies to enhance local marketing efforts in the competitive mortgage space.Topics discussed in this episode: Leveraging your circle of influence for business growthEffective strategies for online networking and personal brandingCreating consistent, valuable contentUtilizing CRM systems for managing client relationships and marketing effortsBuilding trust through an authentic online presenceResourcesConnect with Dustin Owen on LinkedIn.Learn more about Waterstone Mortgage.Check out The Loan Officer Podcast and the loan officer coaching community.Other shout-outsRocket MortgageUse the Scotsman Guide to find loan originators.Follow Jordan Nutter from NFM Lending for ideas to generate leads on TikTok.Check out Jennifer Beeston from Guaranteed Rate for excellent YouTube content.Follow Amir Syed for TikTok content and his coaching company.

Scott Fulton, an expert in health and housing, discusses his book 'WealthSpan' and the key factors for aging well. He emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions and designing a framework for health and wealth based on individual values. The conversation covers topics such as diet, activity, cognitive health, and the impact of lifestyle on aging. Scott provides insights into preserving health, wealth, and independence as we age. The conversation covers a range of topics related to aging, health, and well-being. It delves into the importance of diet, exercise, community, and social engagement in aging well. Additionally, it explores the future of housing and community design for aging in place. Scott Fulton, the president of the National Aging in Place Council, shares valuable insights and perspectives on these topics.TakeawaysAsking the right questions is essential for designing a framework for health and wealth based on individual values.Preserving health, wealth, and independence as we age requires a holistic approach that includes diet, activity, and cognitive health.The impact of lifestyle choices on aging, including the role of diet and exercise, is crucial for maintaining overall well-being.Understanding the association between cognitive health and cardiovascular health is important for insulating oneself from deterioration in this area.Chapters00:00 Insulating Ourselves from Cognitive Deterioration28:14 The Pillars of Aging Well: Diet, Exercise, and Community32:16 The Impact of Social Engagement on Health36:26 The Future of Aging in Place: Housing and Community DesignBuy Scott's Book: Amazon.com: WHEALTHSPAN: More Years, More Moments, More Money: 9798990275904: Fulton, Scott: BooksSupport the Show.website: https://homedesignsforlife.com/Email: homedesignsforlife@gmail.com

In this episode I talk with Cindy Rasicot, about her new book, This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkuni Dhammananda. Cindy is an award-winning author of the memoir Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter's Spiritual Quest to Thailand. Cindy also hosted a weekly YouTube series that welcomed people from all walks of life to explore their spiritual practice in conversation with Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammananda. Guests have included Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, Joan Halifax, and many others. The conversations showcase Venerable Dhammananda's wise and warm teaching style. In this conversation we talk about Venerable Dhammananda and her amazing and inspirational life journey from academic to activist to spiritual leader. She is an advocate of serious reform for monastic and lay Buddhists, including—of course—the reestablishment of the Bhikkhuni order. She also speaks out, urging all genders and classes to be advocates of equality for women. We also talk about some of the direct teachings found in 10 chapters of Cindy's book, This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkuni Dhammananda. Teachings that include meditation, forgiveness, loneliness, grasping, uncertainty, and ageing—among others.   Buy the book (Amazon affiliate link): This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda   Learn more about Cindy Rasicot: https://cindyrasicot.com/   Learn more about Venerable Dhammananada and her monastery, Sondhammakalayni Temple: https://cindyrasicot.com/about-venerable-dhammanda/   https://www.songdhammakalyani.com/   Casual Buddhism YouTube: www.youtube.com/@casualbuddhism   Cindy Rasicot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindy.rasicot   Cindy Rasicot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.rasicot.author     Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community and virtual sangha:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism   Join the Everyday Sangha: Join the Everyday Sangha   Join the Membership Community: https://donorbox.org/membershipcommunity   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism   Support the podcast and show your support through the purchase of Everyday Buddhism merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/everyday_buddhism   NOTE: Free shipping on ALL (unlimited) items (Everyday Buddhism merch or gifts from other stores) if you join Zazzle Plus for $19.95/year: https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleplus

This field-defining volume of queer anthropology foregrounds both the brilliance of anthropological approaches to queer and trans life and the ways queer critique can reorient and transform anthropology.  Consisting of fourteen original essays by both distinguished and new voices, Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures (Duke UP, 2024) advances a vision of queer anthropology grounded in decolonial, abolitionist, Black feminist, transnational, postcolonial, Indigenous, and queer of color approaches. Critically assessing both anthropology's queer innovations and its colonialist legacies, contributors highlight decades of work in queer anthropology; challenge the boundaries of anthropology's traditional methodologies, forms, and objects of study; and forge a critical, queer of color, decolonizing queer anthropology that unsettles anthropology's normative epistemologies. At a moment of revitalized calls to reckon with the white supremacist and settler colonial logics that continue to shape anthropology, this volume advances an anthropology accountable to the vitality of queer and trans life. Contributors. Jafari Sinclair Allen, Tom Boellstorff, Erin L. Durban, Elijah Adiv Edelman, Lyndon K. Gill, K. Marshall Green, Brian A. Horton, Nikki Lane, Martin F. Manalansan IV, Shaka McGlotten, Scott L. Morgensen, Kwame Otu, Juno Salazar Parreñas, Lucinda Ramberg, Sima Shakhsari, Savannah Shange, Anne Spice, Margot Weiss, Ara Wilson Margot Weiss is Associate Professor of American Studies and Anthropology at Wesleyan University, where she directs the cluster in Queer Studies. Her research, teaching, and writing move between queer theory and anthropology. She is the author of the award-winning Techniques of Pleasure: BDSM and the Circuits of Sexuality and editor of Queer Then and Now and Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures. Past president of the Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA), she serves on the board of CLAGS: The Center for LGBT/Queer Studies and the Society for Cultural Anthropology (SCA). She is a founding member of the Wesleyan University Chapter of the AAUP. Clayton Jarrard is an incoming graduate student at NYU's XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement program and a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. 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

This field-defining volume of queer anthropology foregrounds both the brilliance of anthropological approaches to queer and trans life and the ways queer critique can reorient and transform anthropology.  Consisting of fourteen original essays by both distinguished and new voices, Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures (Duke UP, 2024) advances a vision of queer anthropology grounded in decolonial, abolitionist, Black feminist, transnational, postcolonial, Indigenous, and queer of color approaches. Critically assessing both anthropology's queer innovations and its colonialist legacies, contributors highlight decades of work in queer anthropology; challenge the boundaries of anthropology's traditional methodologies, forms, and objects of study; and forge a critical, queer of color, decolonizing queer anthropology that unsettles anthropology's normative epistemologies. At a moment of revitalized calls to reckon with the white supremacist and settler colonial logics that continue to shape anthropology, this volume advances an anthropology accountable to the vitality of queer and trans life. Contributors. Jafari Sinclair Allen, Tom Boellstorff, Erin L. Durban, Elijah Adiv Edelman, Lyndon K. Gill, K. Marshall Green, Brian A. Horton, Nikki Lane, Martin F. Manalansan IV, Shaka McGlotten, Scott L. Morgensen, Kwame Otu, Juno Salazar Parreñas, Lucinda Ramberg, Sima Shakhsari, Savannah Shange, Anne Spice, Margot Weiss, Ara Wilson Margot Weiss is Associate Professor of American Studies and Anthropology at Wesleyan University, where she directs the cluster in Queer Studies. Her research, teaching, and writing move between queer theory and anthropology. She is the author of the award-winning Techniques of Pleasure: BDSM and the Circuits of Sexuality and editor of Queer Then and Now and Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures. Past president of the Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA), she serves on the board of CLAGS: The Center for LGBT/Queer Studies and the Society for Cultural Anthropology (SCA). She is a founding member of the Wesleyan University Chapter of the AAUP. Clayton Jarrard is an incoming graduate student at NYU's XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement program and a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

This field-defining volume of queer anthropology foregrounds both the brilliance of anthropological approaches to queer and trans life and the ways queer critique can reorient and transform anthropology.  Consisting of fourteen original essays by both distinguished and new voices, Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures (Duke UP, 2024) advances a vision of queer anthropology grounded in decolonial, abolitionist, Black feminist, transnational, postcolonial, Indigenous, and queer of color approaches. Critically assessing both anthropology's queer innovations and its colonialist legacies, contributors highlight decades of work in queer anthropology; challenge the boundaries of anthropology's traditional methodologies, forms, and objects of study; and forge a critical, queer of color, decolonizing queer anthropology that unsettles anthropology's normative epistemologies. At a moment of revitalized calls to reckon with the white supremacist and settler colonial logics that continue to shape anthropology, this volume advances an anthropology accountable to the vitality of queer and trans life. Contributors. Jafari Sinclair Allen, Tom Boellstorff, Erin L. Durban, Elijah Adiv Edelman, Lyndon K. Gill, K. Marshall Green, Brian A. Horton, Nikki Lane, Martin F. Manalansan IV, Shaka McGlotten, Scott L. Morgensen, Kwame Otu, Juno Salazar Parreñas, Lucinda Ramberg, Sima Shakhsari, Savannah Shange, Anne Spice, Margot Weiss, Ara Wilson Margot Weiss is Associate Professor of American Studies and Anthropology at Wesleyan University, where she directs the cluster in Queer Studies. Her research, teaching, and writing move between queer theory and anthropology. She is the author of the award-winning Techniques of Pleasure: BDSM and the Circuits of Sexuality and editor of Queer Then and Now and Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures. Past president of the Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA), she serves on the board of CLAGS: The Center for LGBT/Queer Studies and the Society for Cultural Anthropology (SCA). She is a founding member of the Wesleyan University Chapter of the AAUP. Clayton Jarrard is an incoming graduate student at NYU's XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement program and a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

This field-defining volume of queer anthropology foregrounds both the brilliance of anthropological approaches to queer and trans life and the ways queer critique can reorient and transform anthropology.  Consisting of fourteen original essays by both distinguished and new voices, Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures (Duke UP, 2024) advances a vision of queer anthropology grounded in decolonial, abolitionist, Black feminist, transnational, postcolonial, Indigenous, and queer of color approaches. Critically assessing both anthropology's queer innovations and its colonialist legacies, contributors highlight decades of work in queer anthropology; challenge the boundaries of anthropology's traditional methodologies, forms, and objects of study; and forge a critical, queer of color, decolonizing queer anthropology that unsettles anthropology's normative epistemologies. At a moment of revitalized calls to reckon with the white supremacist and settler colonial logics that continue to shape anthropology, this volume advances an anthropology accountable to the vitality of queer and trans life. Contributors. Jafari Sinclair Allen, Tom Boellstorff, Erin L. Durban, Elijah Adiv Edelman, Lyndon K. Gill, K. Marshall Green, Brian A. Horton, Nikki Lane, Martin F. Manalansan IV, Shaka McGlotten, Scott L. Morgensen, Kwame Otu, Juno Salazar Parreñas, Lucinda Ramberg, Sima Shakhsari, Savannah Shange, Anne Spice, Margot Weiss, Ara Wilson Margot Weiss is Associate Professor of American Studies and Anthropology at Wesleyan University, where she directs the cluster in Queer Studies. Her research, teaching, and writing move between queer theory and anthropology. She is the author of the award-winning Techniques of Pleasure: BDSM and the Circuits of Sexuality and editor of Queer Then and Now and Unsettling Queer Anthropology: Foundations, Reorientations, and Departures. Past president of the Association for Queer Anthropology (AQA), she serves on the board of CLAGS: The Center for LGBT/Queer Studies and the Society for Cultural Anthropology (SCA). She is a founding member of the Wesleyan University Chapter of the AAUP. Clayton Jarrard is an incoming graduate student at NYU's XE: Experimental Humanities & Social Engagement program and a Research Project Coordinator at the University of Kansas Center for Research. His scholarly engagement spans the subject areas of Cultural Anthropology, Queer Studies, Disability Studies, Mad Studies, and Religious Studies. Clayton is also a host for the Un/Livable Cultures podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

Dive into a critical analysis of AI's rapidly evolving realm with Zvi Mowshowitz. Discover our take on Google's I-O event highlights, OpenAI's spring event, the big tech and startup AI dynamics, and the significant shifts in OpenAI's safety team. Gain insights into the competitive landscape, technological advancements, and strategic challenges that shape today's AI industry, as we explore the future's uncertainties and the potential for change. Part 2 is coming soon. SPONSORS: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. OCI has four to eight times the bandwidth of other clouds; offers one consistent price, and nobody does data better than Oracle. If you want to do more and spend less, take a free test drive of OCI at https://oracle.com/cognitive The Brave search API can be used to assemble a data set to train your AI models and help with retrieval augmentation at the time of inference. All while remaining affordable with developer first pricing, integrating the Brave search API into your workflow translates to more ethical data sourcing and more human representative data sets. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://bit.ly/BraveTCR Head to Squad to access global engineering without the headache and at a fraction of the cost: head to https://choosesquad.com/ and mention "Turpentine" to skip the waitlist. Omneky is an omnichannel creative generation platform that lets you launch hundreds of thousands of ad iterations that actually work customized across all platforms, with a click of a button. Omneky combines generative AI and real-time advertising data. Mention "Cog Rev" for 10% off https://www.omneky.com/ CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:03:01) Welcome to the Cognitive Revolution (00:06:35) The Reality of AI Demos: Hype vs. Practicality (00:09:30) Integrations and Universal Assistants: The Future of AI (00:15:39) Sponsors: Oracle | Brave (00:17:47) The Ethical and Social Implications of AI (00:31:53) AI's Role in Addressing Loneliness and Social Engagement (00:33:24) Sponsors: Squad | Omneky (00:35:12) The Future of AI: Subscription Models and Ethical Considerations (00:44:13) Exploring AI's Ethical Balancing Act (00:46:14) The Ethics of Personal AI Relationships (00:52:13) The Future of AI: Customization and Personalization (00:56:02) The Role of Multiple AI Friends in a Diverse Ecosystem (01:00:23) The Impact of AI on Market Dynamics and Competition (01:11:22) Big Tech's Dominance and Startup Ecosystem Challenges (01:22:54) Navigating the Tech Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges (01:25:47) The Importance of Future-Proofing in AI Development (01:28:26) Legal and Compliance Challenges in AI Implementation (01:30:43) Venture Capital and AI: Navigating the Investment Landscape (01:40:56) The Future of Employment in the Age of AI (01:50:15) The Departures from OpenAI's Safety Team: Implications and Insights

The inspiration for Jonathan Capp's art comes from the experiences that shape his life. Whether hiking the Appalachian Trail, coaching Little League Baseball, becoming an archaeological illustrator halfway around the world, or competing on Blown Away, he channels those experiences into ideas and fully embraces life as a part of his art. Capps states: “I welcome new ideas and innovations in the studio, bringing fun, energy, and an inspiring enthusiasm into the hot shop.” Raised in Knoxville, TN, Capps spent much of his youth outdoors, camping, hiking, and playing baseball. After moving to Kentucky in 2001, he developed a passion for glassblowing during undergraduate school at Centre College in Danville, KY, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2005. For the following decade, he worked as a freelance glassblower, artist, and designer, traveling extensively to learn, teach, and pursue the mastery of his craft. During this time, he received several residencies and scholarships, including Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, The Pittsburgh Glass Center, Corning Museum of Glass, Penland School of Crafts, and an International Artist Residency at Lasikompannia in Nuutajärvi, Finland. After “thru-hiking” the Appalachian Trail in 2013, Capps attended graduate school at Ohio State University and, in 2016, earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. He received several awards and scholarships, most notably a travel grant and fellowship as an archaeological illustrator in the remote Oğlanqala region of the Autonomous Republic of Naxçivan, Azerbaijan. In 2018 and 2019, Capps was awarded a U.S. Fulbright Arts Grant to research Finnish glass and design for a year in Finland. In 2020, he was chosen to serve as an Alumni Ambassador to the U.S. Student Fulbright Program; today, he continues to engage in outreach and recruitment for the Fulbright Program and Finland's National Fulbright Foundation. His work is held in the permanent collection of the Finnish Glass Museum and the Prykäri Glass Museum in addition to private collections. Capps has taught and exhibited extensively in the United States and Internationally. Throughout his career, he has worked with many glass artists and master craftspeople, developing a diverse practice that fluently moves between traditional techniques and experimental methods, pushing the boundaries and seeking new applications of the glass medium. He says: “My studio practice is rooted in the multicultural traditions of the glass craft; significantly, the physical nature of glass blowing requires reliance on others to create art successfully. For me, learning and then mastering a variety of glass techniques is where the culture behind the craft comes alive. “My work in the visual arts is rooted in the hot glass studio. My research has developed, over time, into a global practice of interdisciplinary collaboration, social engagement, and cultural exchange. I have learned that there is something in my use of the glassmaking tradition that goes beyond form and function, and enters into the realm of experience, relationships, and communication.” Most recently, Capps competed in Season 4 of the hit Netflix series Blown Away. On Saturday, May 18 at the Glass Art Society convention in Berlin, Germany, Capps will demonstrate at Berlin Glassworks from 10 a.m. to 12   – an opportunity he won on the show. From June 10 – 14, he will teach a summer intensive at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, Lifting the Veil, and present a free lecture on June 11.  He will also be the featured guest artist for this year's Gay Fad Studio's Festival hosted at the Ohio Glass Museum. https://www.gayfadstudios.com    

This episode of The Route will feature the Director of Social Engagement Strategy at Umpires Media Inc., Erik Grosman. Learn more about Pickled: https://www.whitewhalemktg.com/pickled Website: https://www.whitewhalemktg.com/the-route Newsletter: theroutecast.substack.com/ Social: @TheRoutecast Host: Christopher Nascimento

In Phyllis's own words:I have just written book called America in Therapy: A New Approach To Hope And Healing For A Nation In Crisis, in which I talk about the urgency to bring our whole country to therapy in a way never written about before. From years of experience as a client myself, and well over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist working extensively with individual and family dysfunction and abuse, I felt a deep calling to share all I have learned with the public and demonstrate how the principles of the best psychotherapy can be used to help heal our country of escalating hatred, divisiveness and violence. I speak to all of us who fear for our children and all future generations, who may feel hopeless or resigned or simply don't know what to do to help create a more loving and sustainable world. I bring a message of both urgency and hope, in language the layman can easily relate to and understand, through personal stories, client case studies, and professional expertise. My basic premise is that we are on a collision course with our own extinction and I see this as a national and global mental health crisis that is not being addressed. I explore the direct correlation between the most destructive family dynamics on the individual level and many of the behaviors and actions of some of our most powerful institutions and leaders, and I highlight that millions of us are suffering the effects of national psychological dysfunction in ways we might not be aware of. I help the listener understand that many answers of how to heal our human relations and restore us to peace and safety are already known and used effectively in the field of psychotherapy and that there is HOPE if we can take everything we know about healing into national conversation. The best psychotherapy helps interrupt the cycle of violence— which is our best hope of prevention— and it involves a total reversal of many of the beliefs and dynamics that now run our country. I share with the listener, in ways not commonly understood or generally spoken of, all I have learned about what is needed to help restore us to safety, and how every one of us can participate in healing ourselves and our country, no matter how large or small our sphere of influence.Learn more at:https://www.phyllisleavitt.com Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss one of the topics of our current Social Engagement classes, Politics. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at podcasts@calvary.church and we will make sure to include them!

In this episode, Brad and Paul discuss the the heartbeat behind one of our current classes, and talk about what was covered in the first week. If you have any questions that you'd like to see us tackle in future episodes, shoot us an email at podcasts@calvary.church and we will make sure to include them!

Join Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz recorded on Clubhouse. We explore the enigma of the Urim and Thummim; the priestly breastplate, especially within the context of the Torah's explicit rejection of sorcery and divination. And we wonder …. We wonder about contemporary incarnations of divination and prophesy in the form of opinion-polling and social media engagement. Sefaria Source Sheet: www.sefaria.org/sheets/546029  Transcript on episode web page: https://madlik.com/2024/02/21/the-sorcerers-apprentice/ 

In this episode of "Level Up Stronger," we delve into the complexities of social isolation in our digital age. The hosts, Kenn and Tiffany, engage in a rich dialogue exploring how the virtual realm both connects us and contributes to feelings of loneliness. They discuss the paradox of being more interconnected than ever while experiencing a lack of genuine social engagement. Through personal anecdotes, expert insights, and practical strategies, the episode sheds light on navigating social isolation, enhancing digital well-being, and finding balance between online and offline interactions. It's a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand and overcome the challenges of social isolation in today's interconnected world.

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On today's episode, it's the return of the Walter B J Mitchell (@WBJMItch) and The Cardinal Rule (@jokomo13) Power Hour!!! The group has a fun topic around the transaction economy in Sports, and the deep dive that comes from analyzing how fans engage with trade rumors, Free Agent Signings, Waiver Wires, Trade Deadlines, and the Draft season, particularly in the NFL and MLB, carries the conversation for much of the first hour. Then, the conversation turns to discussing the Sports Media layer of the Transaction Economy, how fans engage with content around transactions, and the class disparity in resources as it relates to covering sports and, specifically, the content choices that get made around it. Finally, Walter and Joe connect the transaction economy back to the Arizona Cardinals and every surrounding Josh Dobbs and Kyler Murray over the last few months. Check out Joe Comeau's Channel The Cardinal Rule – Arizona Cardinals Analysis – YouTube and listen to The Red Rain Podcast with Walter Mitchell and Myself on Spotify Order our Debut Book The Spurs Dynasty: A Historical Account of the Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports. Email takeiteasypodd@gmail.com for 25% off your order CKSAML Productions Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit

My guests today, Anna Dvortsak and Dr. Brook Ingersoll, are the creators of Project ImPACT, an important initiative in the field to provide access for parent coaching and train parents for a collaborative approach to therapy.Project ImPACT is a systemic approach to parent mediated intervention for parents of young children with social communication delays, with or without a diagnosis. This parent coaching teaches parents to work with their children to create relevant skills and goals for their community and needs in four main targets; Social Engagement, Communication, Imitation, and Play.There are many programs and systems that may not be attainable for some providers. Anna and Dr. Ingersoll have worked to make this an accessible program with an easy to follow and systemic coaching guide. For those who want more training with Project ImPACT is available but not required.Collaboration is such an important part of a young child's intervention, not just with providers but with their family and their community. That's why Anna and Dr. Ingersoll created this program with a holistic view of a child's needs beyond the therapy room, with strategies parents can implement daily.You can find out more about Project ImPACT by visiting their website.#autism #speechtherapyWhat's Inside:What is Project ImPACT?How Anna Dvortscak and Dr. Ingersoll created a parent curriculum.Four targets for social communication.A systematic approach to parent coaching.Mentioned In This Episode:Project ImPACT Membership - ABA Speech

Engagement is down and most of the likes and comments you get come from content unrelated to your network marketing business? You gotta learn how to start conversations that open an opportunity for your business. Bob Heilig knows all about it. “When you learn how to paint the big picture to a prospect, when you learn how to communicate the long-term vision, that's when your business blows up." Join the workshop: https://mylifestyleacademy.com/leads

Replay of an interview originally published in September 2022:Matt Miesnieks is currently the CEO and co-founder of LivingCities, a company reimagining social engagement in the era of the Metaverse. Many of you know Matt as a serial entrepreneur and former investor focused on Augmented Reality. Matt was previously the CEO and co-founder of 6D.ai, a company that built tools to help mobile phones understand the real world and enable compelling AR experiences. Niantic acquired 6D in 2020.Matt started his career in a number of engineering and business roles, before shifting his focus to Augmented Reality more than 12 years ago. Matt was head of customer development at Layar - an early consumer AR company. He founded Dekko, the first mobile mixed reality platform for iOS. Matt worked at Samsung as a director of product development in AR & VR. And he was a founding partner at Super Ventures—an early stage investor in AR & VR—before founding 6D.ai.In this, the first of a two-part conversation, Matt shares the evolution of his perspective on AR and creating successful startups after 6d.ai's sale to Niantic. He talks about the foundational observations and ingredients for creating something special with LivingCities. Part of that is finding a unique approach to tying the real world to the virtual.Matt goes on to describe key technology trends, his thoughts on market timing for LivingCities, and gives some hints on what social engagement might look like in the future of blended reality.You can find all of the show notes at thearshow.com, and become a patron at patreon.com/theARshow.

This week on From the Front Porch, it's another New Release Rundown! Annie, Olivia, and Erin are sharing the August releases they're excited about to help you build your TBR. When you purchase or preorder any of the books they talk about, you can enter the code NEWRELEASEPLEASE at checkout for 10% off your order! To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, visit our website (type “Episode 436” into the search bar to easily find the books mentioned in this episode): Annie's books: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett The Peach Seed by Anita Gail Jones Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo Holler, Child by LaToya Watkins (releases 8/29) Olivia's books: Mister Magic by Kiersten White (releases 8/8) Whalefall by Daniel Kraus (releases 8/8) Rewind by Lisa Graff (releases 8/22) The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass (releases 8/29) Erin's books: The Connellys of County Down by Tracey Lange Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (releases 8/8) The Great Transition by Nick Fuller Googins (releases 8/15) From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is listening to Social Engagement by Avery Carpenter Forrey. Olivia is reading Mother-Daughter Murder Night by Nina Simon. Erin is reading Just Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.

Zibby interviews debut author Avery Carpenter Forrey about Social Engagement, a bitingly sharp and wickedly funny novel about a bride whose marriage implodes on her wedding night. It is an unputdownable critique of millennial wedding culture… and the lies we tell on social media. Avery describes the neverending wedding season that inspired this novel and admits she is part of the culture she makes fun of. She also talks about her path to writing, her thoughts on social media, how she is balancing a new book and a new baby, the novel she is working on now, and her best advice for aspiring writers. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/44UEJx8Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast, Professor David Palumbo-Liu interviews Jennifer Jacquet, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Director of XE: Experimental Humanities and Social Engagement at NYU. She is also deputy director of NYU's Center for Environmental and Animal Protection. Her research focuses on animals and the environment, Agnotology, and attribution and responsibility in the Anthropocene. She is author of The Playbook: How to Deny Science, Sell Lies, and Make a Killing in the Corporate World-- a work of 'epistolary non-fiction' that makes the business case for scientific denial. Among other things, we learn how corporations create an arsenal of experts and pseudo-experts at prestigious universities to create misinformation and disinformation for corporate profit, and at great cost to the public. At the end, we make the case for a partnership between the sciences and the humanities to fight such lies and violence.Jennifer Jacquet's research focuses on animals and the environment, Agnotology, and attribution and responsibility in the Anthropocene. She is author of The: How to Deny Science, Sell Lies, and Make a Killing in the Corporate World (Pantheon/Penguin, 2022)-- a work of 'epistolary non-fiction' that makes the business case for scientific denial. She also wrote Is Shame Necessary? (Pantheon/Penguin, 2015) about the evolution, function, and future of the use of social disapproval in a globalized, digitized world. She is the recipient of a 2015 Alfred P. Sloan research fellowship and a 2016 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation.https://jenniferjacquet.com https://as.nyu.edu/faculty/jennifer-jacquet.htmlwww.palumbo-liu.com https://speakingoutofplace.com https://twitter.com/palumboliu?s=20

Socializing in groups can feel exhausting and often adds an entirely different level of complexity to the sensory experience and challenges for autistic individuals. Patrick Casale, an AuDHD mental health therapist, shared his thought processes and some of the questions that run through his head when in group conversations, such as, "When do I interrupt? When do I not? When do I jump in? When do I not? When do I stay quiet? When do I avoid adding commentary?" Dr. Neff shared that she shows up differently in conversations with people one-on-one than in group settings, and gave the example that in her one-on-one conversations with Patrick during the podcast episodes, her "analytical brain is able to pretty much go offline" and she gets immersed in the conversation, but said that she can very rarely do that in groups. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, share their experiences around communication in various social settings. Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand what tracking is and how it plays a role in social interactions and regulation for autistic individuals. Identify ways to reduce stress and overwhelm that is related to social interactions and sensory overload in group settings. Learn how to balance the personal needs of autistic individuals with the needs of other members of their inner circle who are allistic. It's important to find ways to support mental well-being through the struggles of emotional overwhelm and sensory overload that many autistic individuals face on a daily basis. Social interactions and experiences can be different for everyone, so we encourage you to make the effort to find ways to do restorative self-care and prioritize social activities that align with your values and needs.   Transcript PATRICK CASALE: Hey, everyone, you are listening to the Divergent Conversations Podcast. We are two neurodivergent mental health professionals in a neurotypical world. I'm Patrick Casale. MEGAN NEFF: And I'm Dr. Neff. PATRICK CASALE: And during these episodes, we do talk about sensitive subjects, mental health, and there are some conversations that can certainly feel a bit overwhelming. So, we do just want to use that disclosure and disclaimer before jumping in. And thanks for listening. DR: MEGAN NEFF: So, Patrick, I kind of thought we could actually pick up today where we left off last week. And by left off, I mean, actually, what happened after we hit the stop recording button. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. So, last week, we recorded with Thomas Hensley. And we were experiencing things in the moment while recording that you and I were talking about afterwards. And I know you were thinking about that throughout the week, and wanted to talk more about what was actually happening, and how you were experiencing that conversation, and vice versa. So, what was coming up? DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. Before I answer that, I just kind of want to do a bird eye commentary as I do. One thing I've noticed… so we have now launched and we have a few episodes out, and we're getting feedback, and you and I have recorded, this is our 10th episode. One thing I was reflecting on that I think we're doing that's, A, pretty vulnerable, and I think we both named that but B, I think what has the potential to be really helpful for folks is we are bringing our lived experience and then we're also kind of analyzing it or putting it in a frame from also being mental health therapists. But what we're also doing, this is the part that feels more vulnerable is in the moment processing.  And this is actually my favorite kind of therapy because it's so raw, it's so powerful. This is happening for me now. And I think we're able to talk about it in a way that's both centered, like centered in our experience, but also decentered. And by decentered, I mean, bringing, oh, this is interesting, from like a therapeutic psychological perspective.  So, that's the bird's eye view of like, I kind of see that as not the whole thing we're doing here. We're not just like analyzing ourselves for an hour every week, that'd be weird. But it's definitely a part of the conversation we're having. So, in that vein, that's kind of where I wanted to dive into this. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I appreciate you naming that. And I think that's true. I noticed, like, it's a complex conversation every week where there's a lot of layer. And I'm always tracking you, which is something I don't know if I'm doing that out of like, feeling protective of your energy or what we're talking about. But I did notice that last week while we were talking, I noticed you stimming a lot more than usual, I noticed you kind of rocking back and forth. I was watching your face and your expression a lot of the time when I was talking. And I think that these conversations are so nuanced, and complicated, and layered, and vulnerable, like you just mentioned.  So, there's so much happening all at the same time, when you're trying to have like, a cohesive conversation too. And like, I'm really trying to think about like, what am I saying? Does it even make sense what I'm talking about? Is it landing the right way? A lot of analytics in my mind that are always kind of happening, which is basically every single experience of every day of my fucking life. DR: MEGAN NEFF: It's busy, it's a lot. Like, no wonder we're tired. Yeah, it's a ton. So, yeah, there were there kind of two things, two threads I wanted to explore. One was what you just named of like, you were tracking me. And I actually think it's related to alexithymia, which is what we were talking about last week.  I've had this really interesting experience of, I identify both as an empath and alexithymic, which is a weird combo, but where I'm absorbing other people's energy and I can usually, like, identify like, okay, this is what it is, and, you know, bring in my analytical mind. But I have a really hard time tracking myself. And I kind of think it's because I'm so cute into others along with, like, other alexithymia traits.  But what was interesting was we hit stop recording, and you were like, "Are you okay?" And I knew I was, like, I've been sick the last three weeks. I knew it wasn't awesome. But the level of concern in your voice was like this aha moment of like, "Oh, yeah, I'm not really okay."  And I've had that experience, typically, with my neurodivergent friends or my empath friends, where they'll kind of look at me and be like, "Are you okay?" And it hits as like, kind of, "Oh shit." Moment of like, I didn't realize I wasn't okay, and then someone asked me that. And I'm like, they're picking up something that obviously I'm not fully experiencing or understanding.  So, that was one of the things I found really interesting about last week, was just you were picking up things that I wasn't picking up and I didn't realize till I had time to reflect on it afterwards. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, and I know you mentioned to me that you also hate that question like, are you okay? So… DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah.  PATRICK CASALE: But it's also interesting that you interpreted my, "Are you okay?" Like, in a different way than when we would start an episode and be like, how's it going today? Like, that's always [CROSSTALK 00:05:12]. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, there's concern in your voice. I think I feel exposed when people ask me are you okay and I'm not. It's like, "Oh." And maybe it's like, I thought I was hiding that better than I was, or someone is seeing through me, and they're seeing something I'm not yet seeing. And actually, I think that happens in therapy a lot for autistic people is when our therapists offer reflections that we haven't yet seen in ourselves. That can feel really intrusive. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, really intrusive. And it's also probably the sign of good, like [CROSSTALK 00:05:48] therapist, right?  DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. PATRICK CASALE: That happened to me last week. Like, we got off our podcast, I saw my therapist a day later, she mentioned something where I was not recognizing it yet. And she was already reading what was happening in the moment for me as I was processing what she was saying, and she's like, "Are you interpreting what I'm saying like this? And are you experiencing it this way?" And I was like, "Oh, yes, I am." But in the moment, there's like this layer, right? Of like, I'm outside of this experience looking in and I do feel like it is on the verge of the alexithymia/dissociation conversation.  But I also think, maybe that's so often how we move through life as where we are trying so hard to not be vulnerable, and trying so hard to protect ourselves from how the world sees us. And then, if we're really attuned, and we're really picking up on these subtle movements, and subtle gestures and expressions, and I think it's even goes further than just being a trained therapist. It's like, being a trained neurodivergent therapist makes it even, like, more in focus and clarity for me, and for you, it sounds like as well. And I think that's what I was picking up on. It's just like these little subtle things where I was like, I've been recording with you for almost three months now. And that was the first time I had seen a pretty… and I can't even say the word is not drastic, because it's not drastic, but it was definitely like there was a big difference.  DR: MEGAN NEFF: You knew it was because you knew what to look for.  PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. So, I'm curious what you saw. Like, I mean, maybe you already answered that, you saw me stimming and swaying, but like, there's something about my face, you said… Or even, you mentioned like, I went more analytic, like I went more cognitive. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah. I think that was something in my mind is you had mentioned to me at one point that if you go really cognitive, if you go really analytic, that's a safe space, right? Like, that's when I'm feeling really uncomfortable and that's when I feel really confident in myself to show up and talk because I can almost like, disconnect because that part of the brain just takes over and I don't really have to drop into what's happening for me, in my body, or just emotionally.  So, I asked you the question last week, like, are you going to this place in your brain because you're uncomfortable? And you pivoted very well. Like, very, like, trained response of like, "No, this is where I feel the most confident and we're talking about something clinical." And I was like, "Okay, cool." DR: MEGAN NEFF: Like, partly that might have been true, but like, I think you're absolutely right. It's a safer place for me. And I think, so here's what, this was kind of my aha moment after we recorded and I was thinking about how I showed up differently.  And again, I don't even know that listeners will notice it, but you're very hyper-vigilant in your tracking, which I'm sure comes from honest masking, among other things. But that was the very first time we've had a conversation that wasn't a one-on-one conversation, it was a group conversation. And it's so interesting. I think people do have such a different experience of me if it's one-on-one versus group. I think it's why I became a therapist and not a couple's therapist. I work one-on-one with people, I show up really differently.  When you and I are talking, even though we're recording for apparently thousands of people, the analytical brain is able to pretty much go offline and I get immersed in our conversation. And I can't do that in groups. Rarely, rarely can I do that in groups. PATRICK CASALE: I love that you're naming that because it again, exemplifies what you said to begin this conversation of like what we're doing in the moment, of how we're conversating and also, how we're bringing it back with this, like, clinical lens to dissect some of this stuff.  And it's so interesting because in groups I do exactly what I was doing last week, which is I kind of attune and track the people who I really care about. And then, I'm very concerned about, like, how they're experiencing the group dynamic. And I had never met Thomas, wonderful human being. But you two had already had conversation before and some relationships. So, I was like, okay, when do I talk? I was feeling like we were, you even mentioned this, like, it was very, what's the word?  DR: MEGAN NEFF: Repetitive? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah repetitive and it almost turned into this, like, loop sensation where like you would talk and Thomas would talk, then I would talk, then you would talk. We never had, like, you mentioned something that I jump in and or vice versa. It was shifting and transitioning in a way where it was like, very regimented, and very, almost rigid in a way in terms of like, even though it wasn't being named. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah and I think that, I imagine this is a really common experience for a lot of autistic people. Like, there's a spontaneity to one-on-one conversation, a playfulness even that I can tap into that in groups… And I think it is because I'm doing so much work in my prefrontal cortex to analyze the conversation.  So, I noticed this afterwards, I was much less in the experience, and much more up here in my prefrontal cortex of, A, I was feeling a lot more ADHD, and I was like, needing to intentionally be like, okay, pull your focus in, pull your focus in. But I would be listening to Thomas, especially, to then figure out, okay, what is he saying that then I can, like, add to or because I kind of once we fell into that, like, circles, like, okay, it's my turn to talk now.  And so, I'd be listening to him, but I wouldn't be immersed in the listening. It'd be like, listening to figure out what could I add to? Or what could I associate to from something he had said, which is a very different way of listening. It's not an experiential like when you talk, Patrick, there might be some of that happening, but it's more like, I'm in it, I'm listening, I'm curious. It's not like, let me listen to then figure out what to say next, and then script out what I'm going to say next in my head. So, that sort of analytical, the mask, I would say, is so much more present in groups for me. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I think for me, too, and I was doing a lot of that like trying to figure out okay, this is what's being said, how do I respond? Or how am I going to frame my response? So, again, that's taking you out of being, like, as present as can be in terms of conversation.  But then there's this anxiety that creeps up and not being as present in conversation and trying to like, because I don't do well with like, structured robotic response. I have a really hard time thinking like, okay, point A is this, point B is this, point C is this. I have to be very spontaneous in conversation to have it feel genuine, and authentic, and just to feel like it's actually a part of. Otherwise, I feel like I'm on the outside looking into it. And I'm not really participating as much.  So, it was very interesting. And I think that for me, you just mentioned like, maybe high masking, or whatever the case may be, I've always tracked body language, and facial expression, and everything. And in group conversation, it's so much energy to constantly track like-  DR: MEGAN NEFF: Oh, yeah. PATRICK CASALE: …Megan's face, Thomas's face, body movement, posture, how am I feeling in relation to how both of them are… they are feeling? And I'm like, I don't even fucking know what's happening anymore. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Mm-hmm(affirmative). It's really overstimulating. Like, it's been interesting. It's something I write about, so I'm thinking about, so I'm just… and if you're doing an autism assessment, you really have to look at social skills, one-on-one for social skills in a group.  And the more I think about it, I mean, I think there's a lot. I think, for one, it's the fact that there's so many conversations going on, there's so much unpredictability and spontaneity, and that's just a lot to be coming at us. But it's a really sensory overwhelming experience to be in a group and to be, especially, with that bottom-up processing style, where, you know, we take in details, all the little details, and then build up to a big picture.  So, the sensory and cognitive experience of being around all these bodies, tracking, I actually don't think I track quite as much as you do. I think I dissociate more in groups. And then, taking in people's information, taking in the body noises. Like, it is a really overstimulating environment. So, I think a lot of us enter some sort of stressed body state and it's really hard to be socially engaged when we're in a stressed body state.  So, I'm beginning to think about groups more through a sensory lens than, I mean, and they're not totally separate. But more than a, like, social communication deficit. I think we're sensory overloaded in groups, and the processing style, and like knowing when do I interject? And what do I say? And that part's hard too. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I think it's absolutely both. And it is the sensory overwhelm for sure. And, you know, I think I notice that when I'm out socially too, like, if I'm with one person a hell of a lot easier to conversate, be quiet when I want to be quiet, know when to respond if I need to respond. But when you're in a group setting, and you're having that bottom-up thinking experience, and let's just say you're in a restaurant, let's say you're in a bar, let's say you're in a loud environment, and then you're also adding into the mix people that are not part of your group, you're adding in all the stimulation behind the scenes, the light, the noises, the other people, the other energy, all the things that are happening, and all of a sudden it's like, I will find myself shutting down and really almost having this, like, panic moment where I look like a deer in the headlights situation. And I'm just like, "Oh, shit, I really don't know how to proceed here comfortably." And I think this will eventually be a segue into a future conversation that we've alluded to many times, but that is where substance use comes in for so many autistic people.  DR: MEGAN NEFF: Absolutely.  PATRICK CASALE: Because it's like, well, at least alcohol will numb my nervous system and my overwhelm. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah, no, I absolutely went to alcohol back when I was socializing. That's funny but true. And because, one, it like dulls the senses, so I want to be sensory overloaded too like that, you know, liquid confidence, that is not always a good thing. So, the filter or the mask kind of would go off, which would make me more comfortable in groups.  Now, after the alcohol would wear off, I'd go home and like come through every conversation I'd had and like, "I can't believe I said this or that." But yeah, I absolutely think there's a reason that we are so vulnerable to, particularly, alcohol misuse. PATRICK CASALE: You think this is why like, and I've never been a part of this community, but I think that maybe it makes sense why so many people that are autistic, or ADHD, or just neurodivergent, in general, are parts of like gaming clubs, where you don't really have to socialize in terms of like actual communication, but you're doing something active and participating. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, absolutely because it's parallel play, which autistic people, particularly, really like. It's interesting, I was reading through a couple's book that is supposedly neurodivergent affirming. I keep using air quotes and realizing listeners can't see my air quotes. I don't actually think we have social communication deficits. That was an air quote. Anyways, I just used an air quote, and ADHD, bring back my thought, okay, book.  So, like was purporting to be neurodivergent affirming, but then went on to say like, watch out for parallel play, like as if it's a bad thing and in a dyad. And I do think it's important if you're in an autistic allistic relationship to make sure both partners are having quality time. But parallel play is a really meaningful, soothing way for us to connect. I think it's one of many reasons I married my spouse was we were really good at parallel play, we'd go to coffee shops, and we both like reading and writing. And we'd just do that for hours when we're dating.  So, yeah, I think parallel playgroups is a really great way to connect or even groups that have structure. So, like D&D. Like, my kids both love D&D, and there's, I think, a lot of autistic people in the D&D space because it's structured. There's roles, there's rules, it's not that spontaneous thing.  And I mean, I think we should be thinking about unpredictable conversation through a sensory lens as well. Like, that sensory cognitive information we're taking in. I've done well in book clubs because again, we have an object that we are talking about versus just free-floating conversation. I still do better one-on-one, but you know, book groups, or if I'm leading a group, back when I was teaching, I led a lot of process groups, which is interesting. I would have struggled to be a member of the process group, but I can lead it. PATRICK CASALE: It is interesting. I think those are all really good points too, the structure, and the role, and knowing that there's a common goal here. And I think it also takes pressure off, of like having to be responsive or respond a certain way, or tracking constantly. I don't know if it completely shuts off the tracking and attunement of terms of energy absorption from just other people's energy, but I do think it alleviates a lot of the stress and overwhelm that comes with socializing.  And then, I'm thinking about, like, just conversations in group settings like that, in general, when you start to notice where they are becoming kind of looped in or not robotic and rehearsed, but really, like, I'm struggling with transitions, you mentioned struggling with transitions all the time. So, it's interesting because then you're starting to track like, when do I talk? When do I not talk? Am I being rude if I'm about to say something? Or should I like, wait and hesitate?  And that process, right? That like, I know I'm making these motions now too, and like, my stupid camera tracks my motion. So, like, when you're starting to do that, thinking about how much energy goes into that process, which might sound really simplistic for some people to be like, "Oh, when do I interrupt? When do I not? When do I jump in? When do I not? When do I stay quiet? When do I avoid like, adding commentary?" Just saying that out loud is exhausting. And then like, the actual experience of that is even more exhausting emotionally. And it makes sense too.  And. you know, we're mainly focusing on like, the autistic side of this right now. But the ADHD side, right? Of like spontaneity, and like, I want to jump in because I'm either going to get distracted, or I don't want to forget what I'm going to say. And that can be really challenging, too, if you're trying to record a podcast and like, every time Megan talks, I'm talking, and that becomes chaos as well. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. I was like, that's funny. I was just thinking about ADHD. And I think when I'm more in my ADHD self, it's interesting, groups in the moment feel easier for me, but I have more rumination afterward.  PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I agree with that.  DR: MEGAN NEFF: Because I like, yeah, impulsively said things, and then because of the autistic parts because I impulsively say things that are not context-appropriate and yeah. PATRICK CASALE: But do you think like, when the ADHD part is more prevalent, that it feels easier to socialize in some ways? DR: MEGAN NEFF: Oh, yeah, it feels easier, but then there's more shame afterwards. And so, I think I even would coach myself to like, okay, when you're in groups, like, I always do so much self-monitoring. Like, don't say anything, or here's your rules for talking, or like, in class, if it was a subject I was really into, I'd want to talk a lot, and I'd make rules for myself. Like, you can only raise your hand three times. Like, there's a lot of self-monitoring to control the excitement and the impulsivity. And it is absolutely easier. But then, yeah, way more shame.  When I'm more on my autistic part, yeah, I'm pretty disconnected, I'm pretty foggy, I don't really say anything. Like, my parents have noticed that when we gather as a family. And when we gather as a family it's a high sensory experience of six kids, six adults, wait, eight adults. I can't do math, adults and kids, and conversation. And my dad has noticed, he's like, "Yeah, I noticed you seem pretty, you just shut down." And I'm just, "Yeah, it's low-key dissociation." And that's harder, but then I'm not ruminating afterward. PATRICK CASALE: So, in my best therapist voice of what I hear you saying is both come with significant social struggles, and challenges, and potential aftermath, and fallout? DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. And I think for me it's interesting. I think, where I've landed, I've decided it's easier to do the autistic, I'm not in the experience. Now, if it's a group that I was really excited about, and that like pulled out natural passion, I think it would feel good to be more in my ADHD part. But for most groups, my default at this point is the more autistic part. In my 20s, it probably would have been more the ADHD part. PATRICK CASALE: That's interesting. I could see that just based on how you've kind of framed your day-to-day. And that probably makes sense and what serves you in terms of self-preservation, too. I find myself vacillating quite a bit. Like, the ADHD part will definitely take over and be like, I want to be social, and I want to go do things. But then I pay for it afterwards. And I think that that's a constant push/pull, like tug of war, essentially, of like, knowing that I want and need to be social, but also knowing that my socializing has significant limitations and significant ramifications.  So, I know we've talked about this before, like, for both of us just sometimes discussing grief around socialization and connection, but it's challenging. And I try really hard to not be that person that's going to jump in, and interrupt, and with potential divergent flight of ideas, so I've really realized, like, we've both kind of said that most of our social connections and relationships are probably with other neurodivergent human beings who don't get it, and we're probably going to be thinking or doing the same things that we're doing in those moments too. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, yeah. And I was just thinking of one of your major social outlets, which is soccer, which is another like parallel play experience. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, and I don't have to think about anything there. You know, you have a common goal. You might communicate, like, based about like, movement, and possession, and whatever. But you're not like having conversations during games, which is wonderful. And it's probably one of the only places my brain goes to, to just be at peace. And I think that's why this ever-expanding injury list that I continue to accrue as a 36-year-old is frustrating because I am starting to have this realization of like, this is not a forever thing. Like, you can't go play competitive soccer as you get older, and you keep getting injured, and all the things.  But my fear and anticipatory grief is this is all I know, to socialize in a way where I feel centered, and at peace, and without restriction or overwhelm. I think that's scary in a way for me too. It's also, there's identity there, that's a very complicated conversation. But like, it's scary. Because, you know, people say, "What do you like to do?" I'm like, "I don't know, I've played soccer since I was five. I don't know what I like to do. Like, this is what I do every week." So, it's challenging. DR: MEGAN NEFF: I mean, that's an interesting… I mean, there's so many podcasts we could do. But like the aging process, and being autistic ADHD of… and a lot of us have chronic pain. I've had chronic pain for the last 10 years. Thankfully, I've recently had some relief from that. But like, I lost so many outlets that were really good for me, I would say good for my ADHD, well, and my autism. I used to do hit training and I used to be really into fitness. And I've kind of lost all that skill in the last three years when my chronic pain got really bad.  So, this idea of aging, but then also just navigating chronic medical conditions that often come with autism and ADHD, and how that makes a world that's already pretty small, like so much smaller when we lose access to those things. So, yeah, the idea of like, if you've been doing soccer since five, of course, that's part of your identity, how you connect socially, sounds like so many sources of meaning there, that's got to be daunting to think about. I would say you've got… you're 36, you're young in my book, probably got some time [CROSSTALK 00:27:44]- PATRICK CASALE: Hopefully, yeah. It is daunting, you know because I've had some significant injuries like, I tore my left hip labrum last week, tore my right hip labrum five years ago. So, it is this constant chronic pain and chronic back issues, all this stuff, and starting to think like, because I need intensity and sensation seeking in my life, where to replace that with I think is also challenging.  And I know for a lot of you listening, socializing, and just even thinking about joining a sports team or a group is so intimidating and can feel like that brings up an enormous amount of challenge and potential for just being alienated, or having a lot of struggle in that arena.  So, I think that could definitely be an episode where we talk about how to connect, and ideas for socializing, and just even if it's minimal, but yeah, it's daunting, and what you don't want it to turn into, at least, well, I shouldn't say what you don't, that's a generalizing statement, what I don't want it to turn into is then becoming inactive because I need to be active because of how much, like, I was talking to you about proprioceptive, like, struggle I have, and like the intense overwhelm/like pressure feeling that I constantly have in my body that I need to ground or regulate. So, losing mobility is fucking scary. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, it is and that's like, I mean, I know this isn't our substance use topic, but it connects. That's when I fell into an unhealthy relationship with alcohol was when I didn't have access to… I used to do a good hour, at least four times a day of like really pretty intense training and once I lost access to that, like the stimulus seeking, the endorphins and dopamine I got from that left me just, I think, really vulnerable to then look for liquid dopamine via alcohol.  So, for me my chronic pain and then my disordered relationship to alcohol were so related, which then, of course, that can set off… and I see this a lot that, like, back when I worked in the hospital, like, you see… and they're logical. That's what's so hard to work with them as a provider, you see these, I'm drawing a circle with my hand for people who aren't watching on YouTube. You see these patterns that make so much sense of like something happens, chronic pain, you start self-coping with something like alcohol, which then exasperates mood, like, and then it's just you're off to the races running with a really unhealthy cycle.  And again, for so many reasons, autistic ADHD people are way more vulnerable to falling into those cycles. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, yeah, absolutely. I think that for so many of us who are constantly struggling with so much emotional overwhelm, and sensory overload, and just existence, having that one thing to look forward to, if it's taken away, for whatever reason, it's so easy to fall into these pitfalls of despair, and hopelessness, and reliance on substance or process because you're trying so desperately to just feel better for 30 seconds of your day. And it's quite the challenge and paradox too when you start to think about Canadian side, Northern New York side come out, other alternatives because like, we're diverging so much in this episode. I love it. I think like- DR: MEGAN NEFF: [INDISCERNIBLE 00:31:25]. It feels organic. I feel immersed in it. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Do you? PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, I think this is exactly what we were trying to highlight comparatively to group experience. I think about trying new hobbies at 36. It's not too old, like you just said, but I'm like, "What the fuck do I like? I don't even know what I like."  And I think so many of us struggle to say like, these are the areas I feel really passionate about, or these are the hobbies that I truly enjoy, or the things that I look forward to.  And for those of you who struggle to identify something, I don't think you're alone in that. I think it's really commonplace to say, I don't really know. And I also think that's why we get so connected into online relationships and online connections because it just creates a little bit less vulnerability when it comes to socializing as well. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Absolutely, absolutely. I'm, like, going back to mid statement to respond to something you said earlier, not the end of your statement. But I really like this concept, so I'm going to share it. Something I talk about with folks a lot is cheap self-care or like Glennon Doyle, in one of her books talks about the easy button. But cheap self-care versus like, kind of really restorative self-care. And I think restorative self-care takes more time and energy. It's going on a hike in nature, it's joining a soccer team, which then there's all those, you know, social barriers. It's figuring out the hobbies you like. But it's the kind of self-care that doesn't just feel good in the moment but actually restores. Cheap self-care is in the moment it feels good, afterwards it takes a toll on you.  And I think there's so many reasons that we're more vulnerable to gravitate toward cheap self-care. Yeah, yeah. And especially, for the things you mentioned of. It's hard to know hobbies in adulthood and connect with hobbies, yeah. PATRICK CASALE: And connect with people. DR: MEGAN NEFF: And connect with people, yeah. And I know you have a different experience around this than me, but I was raised in a fundamentalist evangelical tradition. That gave me a lot of both structured community, but also, structured meaning. I no longer identify as religious and I'm not a part of a religious community anymore. And I feel really good about that.  But I miss the like, I think religious was designed by humans to create community. And I haven't found a good replacement yet. And I feel that, especially, as an autistic ADHD 39-year-old, of like, and my spouse and I talk about it a lot of because we were both raised fundamentalists, we're not raising our kids in a religious community thinking about where do we plug them into like, a source of meaning, a source of community? Because we don't have that. PATRICK CASALE: Yeah, it's a really good point. And I think that structure is so crucial. And I know you want to and we will do an entire episode on religion, and autism, and how susceptible autistic people can be to become parts of really structured extreme religion too because of the structure, and the control, and the consistency, and the- DR: MEGAN NEFF: It hits all the autistic boxes, like, absolutely. PATRICK CASALE: All the autistic boxes. So, but yeah, you're right. I mean, where do you plug your kiddos in and where do you plug yourselves in into the community? And I had a conversation on my other podcast today, the All Things Private Practice Podcast, with a LMFT, a licensed family marriage and family therapist in North Carolina about creating anti-ableist practices. And she was just talking about, like, living in an ableist society. I mean, you're just going back to it over and over again. So, whatever practices we create, or, you know, try to incorporate society is inherently ableist.  So, there are not a lot of great places that feel affirming, and connecting, and safe in a lot of ways. So, I think that becomes really complicated when you're trying to figure out like, where do I spend my time? Or where do I want to use my limited capacity and spoons, essentially, to say, like, if I'm going to do something, and I know it's going to take a toll, where's that going to be? DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, I mean, selective, I think we have to get really honed in on what our values are and be really selective. Okay, I realize every day things get compared to cancer a lot, and so, I don't necessarily… I have feelings about bringing this metaphor, but it's part of my context because I worked in oncology for a while. And when you are going through chemo or cancer treatment, you have to get so selective about your activities, partly because of how fatiguing it is, but also, you have this existential like, I don't know how much time I have left.  So, that was something I would talk a lot about with my patients of like, what… and we kind of tease it out. I use the green light, yellow light, red light system for this of like, what cost you the most energy, and then what most aligns with your values.  So, for example, like yellow light activity cost you some energy, but if it's like really highly aligns with your meaning, and purpose, and values like that's a good activity to prioritize. If it's yellow light, and like doesn't align properly, like that's probably something that can go.  But I think thinking almost two tracks, I'm using so many hand motions, is how I talk, isn't how I've always talked, but if we have like two tracks in our mind, energy expenditure, and then meaning and purpose, and are kind of mapping our decisions out that way, I think it's something we have to do because we do have limited resources and like you're saying, so many of the actions we do, we then are confronted by an ableist system, or society, or community. PATRICK CASALE: I really like that. I like that imagery too because I think that makes a lot of sense for those of you listening and for myself too, to think about when you're thinking about self-preservation, and intentionality, and energy conservation, and the tax, and toll that a lot of stuff takes on our systems to try to identify it in a way that is values-oriented, and acknowledging like if it is a high value, and I know it's going to take energy, it's probably worth it. But if it's not highly something, not highly, if it's not something I value highly, and if it's going to take x amount of energy, is it worth pursuing or engaging in?  And the answer is probably no, unless you absolutely have to, and I'm being weary of time because I know what time it is, but we could diverge that conversation into something as well because some of these activities that are red lights, right? And they don't align are part of a lot of your day-to-day and daily necessities, like your job that you've [CROSSTALK 00:39:00] but you have to go to and survival. So, that's like such a big existential conversation of then what? DR: MEGAN NEFF: It really is, it really is. So, yes, so many red light activities go to survival which is why when autistic people can make a career out of special interests, or ADHD people out of their passions, like, oh my gosh, do it so that it's at least a yellow light activity, your eight to five or whatever hours you work.  The other thing that gets complex, I work with a lot of parents, and our values are in conflict with our children's values. So, for example, I really do not like holidays. I do not like family gatherings. I like dread them, typically, for like a month before and fantasize about getting sick so that I don't have to go. I'm so sorry my family if you're listening to this, I do love you, it's a terrible sensory. PATRICK CASALE: [CROSSTALK 00:39:56]. And I feel the exact same way. So, if you're also listening, I love you, and I feel that way. That's real. DR: MEGAN NEFF: But my kids, I want to give my kids the family experience, the holiday experience. So, there's plenty of times that I choose a red light activity for me because it's a high value, not necessarily for me. Like, I'd rather connect with my family one-on-one but because it's a high-value activity for my children, this is really hard for autistic parents. We're constantly, like, our needs, and then our needs of our children can live in conflict, and a lot of times we have to, and we should be choosing the needs of our children, absolutely.  But it adds a whole other layer that's really complicated. Your look is just like, I'm so glad I don't have kids right now. PATRICK CASALE: That's Megan reading me really well. Yeah, I'm not going to lie about that. I think that I would struggle. I have a hard enough time committing to like, things that I, "Know that I should commit to." Like, weddings, graduation parties, holidays, in general. Like, all the things. And for me, I do feel like those are red-light activities. But values coming into play, I know how important a lot of that stuff is for my wife. So, I often will say, and she acknowledges this, and she's listens to this podcast, I know she's going to hear this, but she understands the mental exhaustion and sensory overwhelm taxation that comes with committing to going to a family event. Her family is quite large. I mean, we're talking 50 to 60 people at most events, lovely family, just a lot of energy and a lot of absorption. So, I really have to almost mentally prepare myself for almost a month anytime I agree to go to any event or holiday gathering or anything like that.  But again, red light activity, high-value system because I know how important it is for her. So, it is this like trade-off in a lot of ways in terms of how do you navigate the world in different neuro types in partnership, and I think that could also be a episode as well. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Yeah, we should absolutely talk about couples because, in dyads, absolutely clashing sensory needs, clashing values comes up so much. Actually, I kind of have a fantasy, this would be a group, so it'd be messy. But my husband and I keep having like really interesting conversations. I keep thinking like, it would be so cool to have you on and hear his perspective. He's neurotypical, he's introverted, bless him. I don't think I could be with a extroverted neurotypical. But I thought it'd be really interesting for you to have your wife on and for me to have my husband on and talk about our marriages and hear their experiences of us. That might be too much of a group for us to navigate, but I think that could be really interesting. PATRICK CASALE: I think that's a great idea. I think that would be very interesting indeed and give some perspective to our listeners because I think relationships for neurodivergent folks, it's such a, like you mentioned, having neurodiverse affirming partnership books that are not really neurodiverse affirming. And then, like, we really don't have a ton of resources out there to talk about partnerships with autistic allistic, autistic and ADHD, different neurotypes in general. I think it's really crucial to have these conversations about what the messaging is, the communication expectations, how you're receiving set information, how you best receive information. I mean, I think all of that is crucial. So, add it to the list. DR: MEGAN NEFF: My list is getting really long. PATRICK CASALE: I think that's a good thing. If we were both sitting here- DR: MEGAN NEFF: [CROSSTALK 00:44:00]. PATRICK CASALE: Megan, I don't think I have anything else to talk to you about. I think we could call this a done deal. But I do think this was a good conversation. And I like that you wanted to have this after last week's episode because I think this just highlights and showcases the differentiation in one-on-one versus group communication and socialization. So, hopefully, we were able to just kind of showcase that if you were listened to the episode that we just did with Thomas followed by this episode. In continuation, I think you'll see quite a difference in just energy and conversation. And not to say either conversation was bad. It was just very different types of conversation and connection. and energy being spent. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Mm-hmm (affirmative) that was a great summary which tells me you're getting ready to say our awkward goodbye. PATRICK CASALE: I am always just tracking time because I am not- DR: MEGAN NEFF: I appreciate it. PATRICK CASALE: … the one who like goes into things after this. So, yes, everyone, thank you so much for listening to the Divergent Conversations Podcast. New episodes are out every single week on all major platforms and YouTube. Follow us on Divergent Conversations on Instagram and we will see you next week. DR: MEGAN NEFF: Goodbye.  PATRICK CASALE: Goodbye.

To wrap up this season of 9 to 5ish, we've got a bonus episode with author Avery Carpenter Forrey. She was one of the first employees at theSkimm, who pivoted her career to become a writer. Her highly-anticipated debut novel, Social Engagement, drops on May 23rd, and explores millennial wedding culture, class, and relationships. This week, we spoke to Avery about how she pulled off the pivot, what tactical steps she took to get started, and how she maintained relationships with her former colleagues. Plus, she shares what it's like to be a new mother while promoting her book.