Podcasts about Social work

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In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson discusses various facets of disability advocacy with guest Lilly Grossman. Lilly shares her background, detailing her transition from USC classrooms to policy boardrooms, and her experiences navigating systemic barriers in education and employment. She talks about the challenges and joys of being in a dual disability relationship and the importance of interdependence. Lilly also introduces her new initiative, Beyond the Box Advocacy, designed to aid individuals in navigating systemic barriers. They discuss the importance of storytelling in advocacy, the quiet truths of living with a disability, and the urgent need for systemic changes that prioritize accessibility and equity. Pause Points for Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 Meet Lilly Grossman: Advocate and Trailblazer 02:04 Lilly's Journey into Social Work and Advocacy 03:25 Navigating Graduate School with a Disability 06:42 Dual Disability Relationships: Love and Interdependence 09:02 Beyond the Box Advocacy: A New Vision 10:41 Systemic Barriers and Disability Justice 13:25 The Power of Storytelling in Advocacy 15:15 Quiet Truths of Disability 17:42 Hopes for Future Generations of Advocates 19:45 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts 21:36 Pushing Forward Moment and Conclusion A Quote from Lilly “Be the person you needed when you were younger.” ~ Lilly Grossman From Challenge to Change

Today we're talking about Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria—often referred to as RSD—a deeply emotional experience that affects so many individuals with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. My guest is Dr. Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist who has spent over 30 years working with neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and families. In our conversation, Sharon breaks down what RSD is, how it shows up in daily life, and why understanding it can be such a game changer—for both kids and parents. We talk about the emotional and psychological impact of RSD, practical tools for managing it, and how to cultivate self-compassion and resilience in the face of painful rejection or criticism. Sharon also shares strategies for helping kids navigate social situations with more confidence and less overwhelm, and for supporting ourselves as parents along the way. About Dr. Sharon Saline Dr. Sharon Saline is the author of the award-winning book, What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life and The ADHD solution card deck. She specializes in working with ADHD and neurodivergent children, teens, adults and families–helping them improve cognitive and social executive functioning skills, resilience, self-confidence and personal relationships. She consults with schools, clinics and businesses internationally. Dr. Saline is an instructor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, a part-time lecturer at the Smith College School for Social Work, blogger for PsychologyToday.com, contributing expert on MASS Live at WWLP TV, serves on the editorial board of and hosts a monthly live event for ADDitudemag.com. Things you'll learn from this episode  How rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) shows up as an intense emotional response to perceived rejection or criticism Why many people with ADHD also experience RSD and how it can affect social interactions and relationships How RSD can trigger deep shame and emotional pain, often overlapping with social anxiety Why self-compassion, resilience, and reframing negative thoughts are key coping strategies How parents can support their children by validating their feelings rather than minimizing them Why understanding RSD is empowering and helps individuals navigate relationships with greater self-awareness Resources mentioned Dr. Sharon Saline's website What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life by Dr. Sharon Saline The ADHD Solution Card Deck Dr. Sharon Saline on Instagram Dr. Sharon Saline on Facebook Dr. Sharon Saline on Threads Dr. Sharon Saline on LinkedIn Dr. Sharon Saline's YouTube channel Dr. Sharon Saline on Understanding and Working with ADHD in Girls (Full-Tilt Parenting) The ADHD Solution Card Deck: 50 Strategies to Help Kids Learn, Reduce Stress & Improve Family Connections (created by Dr. Sharon Saline) Sharon Saline on What Our ADHD Kids Wish We Knew (Full-Tilt Parenting) Dr. Megan Anna Neff on RSD (Neurodivergent Insights) Sharon Saline on RSD (Additude Today) Thomas Brown / Brown Clinic for Attention and Related Disorders Dr. William Dodson How ADHD Shapes Your Perceptions (PDF by William Dodson) Big Kids, Big Emotions: Helping Teens with ADHD and Rejection Sensitivity Improve Emotional Regulation (Webinar with Sharon Saline on Additude Magazine) Q: Are My Feelings Valid, Even If RSD Is Involved? (Sharon Saline on Additude Magazine) I Feel Judged & Attacked: A Teen's View of RSD (Sharon Saline on Additude Magazine) Dear Dr. Sharon: Is Rejection Sensitivity All In My Head? (Sharon Saline's website) Social Anxiety vs. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) with Sharon Saline, Psy.D. (Webinar) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this first episode of a two-part series, guest host Esaa Mohammad Sabti Samarah, PhD, LMSW leads a powerful conversation examining how anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim racisms function as distinct yet interconnected systems of harm. Together with scholars and practitioners Dr. Siham Elkassem, Dr. Bryn King, Dr. Nuha Dwaikat-Shaer, and Doctoral Candidate Amilah Baksh, the discussion examines how these forms of racism operate across structural, institutional, and interpersonal levels, and how they are sustained through histories of colonialism, racialization, and political violence.The episode critically interrogates the social work profession's response to these realities, confronting the gap between professed values and practiced silence. The panel names this silence as more than inaction: it is complicity reinforced by selective empathy, professional caution, and institutional pressures that limit meaningful engagement with Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim suffering.Listeners are invited to reflect on how racism is produced and maintained within professional spaces, and how social work education and practice can either reproduce harm or become a site of resistance and transformation. Part I lays the foundation by naming the problem clearly and setting the stage for a deeper examination in Part II, Beyond Neutrality: Confronting Silence, Resistance, and a Call to Action. The second episode deepens the conversation by examining neutrality, dissent, and professional responsibility, with particular attention to the impact on youth and affected communities.This episode is essential listening for anyone committed to racial justice, human rights, and accountability within social work and allied professions.#AntiRacism #PalestinianRights #AntiMuslimRacism #AntiPalistinianRacism #AntiArabRacism #ArabAndMuslimVoices #SocialWorkJustice #ColonialismAndResistanceLinks to Published WorksElkassem, S. (2024). Beyond Hate: Confronting Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism in Social Work. Intersectionalities, 12(1), 1-29.Support the showSupport the Center for Security, Race and Rights by following us and making a donation: Donate: https://give.rutgersfoundation.org/csrr-support/20046.html Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEbUfYcWGZapBNYvCObiCpp3qtxgH_jFy Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rucsrr Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Threads: https://threads.com/rutgerscsrr Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/rucsrr Follow us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/rucsrr Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://csrr.rutgers.edu/newsroom/sign-up-for-newsletter/

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Shawn & Janet Needham R.Ph. have Megan Edge on the podcast to talk about a wealth of plant wellness just beyond your city doorstep. Megan Edge is a Master Healer, educator, and author based in Victoria, Canada. Growing up in a family of foragers, she developed a deep connection with nature and learned the art of harvesting from the wild. Born in Vancouver, BC, she has lived across Canada and holds degrees from Dalhousie University in Women's Studies and Social Work, along with an undergraduate degree in geology. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Megan has held various managerial roles but ultimately found her passion in self-employment. She creates certification courses and workshops for health professionals, blending her extensive training with alternative healing practices. Megan is the author of "The Heart's Journey: Healing Hearts Oracle Cards and Guidebook" and the manual for her Healer's certification program, "Falling into Being Human: Intuitive Healing." As an international radio host and public speaker, she focuses on empowering individuals to access their healing abilities. Megan lives with her family and enjoys foraging for clams, oysters, and wild mushrooms in her spare time. Her mission is to facilitate lasting healing and wellness for all. Megan Edge Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/megan.edge.779 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/meganedgehealing LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganedge/ Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/MeganEdgeHealing Etsy | https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MeganEdgeBotanicals Website | http://meganedge.ca/ Health Solutions Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@healthsolutionspodcast Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy Website | http://mlrx.com.com/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy/ Shawn Needham X| https://x.com/ShawnNeedham2 Shawn's Book | http://mybook.to/Sickened_The_Book Additional Links https://linktr.ee/mlrx

Recently the Trump administration provided a list of professions facing reclassification from "professional" to "non-professional" under new U.S. federal lending rules. This includes social work.The host calls out the administration including U.S. Department of Education Linda McMahon for pursuing the harm in the declassification.Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesocialworkrantspodcast

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Today, Loretta welcomes Linda Yael Schiller, MSW, LICSW, who is a mind-body and spiritual psychotherapist, consultant, author, international teacher, and Professor Emeritus at the Boston University School of Social Work. Known as a “psychotherapist for the soul,” Linda has spent decades exploring the profound intersection of trauma healing, dreamwork, mysticism, and spiritual consciousness.She is the author of Modern Dreamwork, PTSDreams, and the workbook Integrated and Embodied Trauma Treatment. Trained in EMDR, somatic and expressive therapies, and hypnotherapy, Linda facilitates individual therapy, group dream circles, corporate consultation, and professional trainings worldwide.Her newest book, Ancestral Dreaming: Heal Generational Wounds Through Dreamwork (Llewellyn, is an illuminating and heartfelt guide that invites readers to explore the ancestral threads woven through their dreams and to heal inherited intergenerational wounds—transforming pain into wisdom and trauma into blessing.Blending trauma studies, mysticism, clinical insight, and interactive dream practices, the book offers guided exercises for individuals and groups to access ancestral wisdom through dreams, meditation, and guided imagery. It also includes important work for families impacted by adoption and displaced ancestry.For more information visit:https://ancestral-dreaming.com/*Loretta's Food HaikuSilk of cream and gold,Honey flows from sacred hand.Food made for the Gods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Loretta welcomes Linda Yael Schiller, MSW, LICSW, who is a mind-body and spiritual psychotherapist, consultant, author, international teacher, and Professor Emeritus at the Boston University School of Social Work. Known as a “psychotherapist for the soul,” Linda has spent decades exploring the profound intersection of trauma healing, dreamwork, mysticism, and spiritual consciousness. She is the author of Modern Dreamwork, PTSDreams, and the workbook Integrated and Embodied Trauma Treatment. Trained in EMDR, somatic and expressive therapies, and hypnotherapy, Linda facilitates individual therapy, group dream circles, corporate consultation, and professional trainings worldwide. Her newest book, Ancestral Dreaming: Heal Generational Wounds Through Dreamwork (Llewellyn, is an illuminating and heartfelt guide that invites readers to explore the ancestral threads woven through their dreams and to heal inherited intergenerational wounds—transforming pain into wisdom and trauma into blessing. Blending trauma studies, mysticism, clinical insight, and interactive dream practices, the book offers guided exercises for individuals and groups to access ancestral wisdom through dreams, meditation, and guided imagery. It also includes important work for families impacted by adoption and displaced ancestry. For more information visit: https://ancestral-dreaming.com/ *Loretta's Food Haiku Silk of cream and gold, Honey flows from sacred hand. Food made for the Gods.

Friends have a powerful conversation about "The Cost Of Healing In Silence" with Marina Franklin and guests Ashley McGirt and Nonye Brown-West on the latest episode. Ashley McGirt is a psychotherapist,TEDxinternational speaker, author, and the founder and CEO of theTherapy Fund Foundation, a nonprofit focused on eliminating barriers to mental health care in Black and historically excluded communities. She specializes in trauma, racial trauma, leadership, healthequity, mental health, and self-care. Ashley holds a Master of Social Work from the University ofWashington and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology,operating a private practice where she addresses racial trauma, depression, and anxiety. Featured in Forbes, MSNBC, and HuffPost, Ashley also serves as the NAACP State Area Conference Health Chair. Through her speeches, workshops, and consultations,she empowers individuals and organizations to unpack emotional burdens, prioritize self-care, and foster healing and equity. Her forthcoming book, The Cost of Healing in Silence: Navigating RacialTrauma and the Call for Culturally Responsive Care(March 31, 2026, Wiley), blends research, personal narrative, and clinical insight to challenge systemic inequities and inspire collective healing. It serves as an effective roadmap for culturally responsive mental health care that acknowledges, understands, and begins to heal the ways racial bias and stereotypes infiltrate counseling. Connect with Ashley further at https://www.ashleymcgirt.com Nonye Brown-West is a New York-based Nigerian-American comedian and writer. She has been featured in the Boston Globe's Rise column as a Comic to Watch. She has also appeared on Amazon, NPR, PBS, ABC, Sway In The Morning on Sirius XM, and the New York Comedy Festival. Check her schedule on nonyecomedy.com or Instagram to see when she's coming to a city near you. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf. Writer for HBO's 'Divorce' and the new Tracy Morgan show on Paramount Plus: 'Crutch  

Linda Schiller, December 10th, Wednesday, 410 PM EST Topic: Ancestral Dreaming: Heal Generational Wounds Through Dreamwork Bio: Linda Yael Schiller, MSW, LICSW is an international speaker, dreamwork and trauma treatment expert, and author of Ancestral Dreaming: Healing Generational Wounds with Dreamwork (Llewellyn 2025), PTSDreams: Transform Your Nightmares from Trauma through Healing Dreamwork (Llaewellyn, 2022), Modern Dreamwork: New Tools for Decoding Your Soul's Wisdom (Llewellyn, 2019 and Comprehensive and Integrative Trauma Treatment (Western Schools, 2010), as well as numerous articles and book chapters. She is an integrative mind/body/spiritual psychotherapist and consultant with over 40 years' experience, and a long-term member of IASD, (the International Association for the Study of Dreams). Linda is also trained in the body/mind methodologies of EMDR, EFT, TAT, HBLU, Kabbalah healing, Enneagram, hypnotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Focusing, and Reiki. Professor Emeritus at Boston University School of Social Work, she has received awards for her original theory of relational group work, and recognition worldwide for her teaching excellence. Linda regularly teaches dreamwork and facilitates dream groups for the public and professional audiences on her original dreamwork methods which include her “Integrated Embodied Dreamwork” approach, her unique “Dreamwork through the Lens of Kabbalah” which includes the Pardes Method of layers of dream meaning, and her nightmare protocol based on best practice trauma treatment and Jungian active imagination called “The GAIA Method: A Guided Active Imagination Approach”. She is a vibrant, warm, and dynamic speaker and has been described as … “engaging, articulate, and inspiring”, and has been a member of her own dream circle for over 40 years. Ancestral Dreaming: Heal Generational Wounds through Dreamwork, 2025 Llewellyn Worldwide Publishers http://www.ancestral-dreaming.com "PTSDreams: Transform your Nightmares from Trauma Through Healing Dreamwork", 2022 Llewellyn Worldwide Publishers http://www.ptsdreams.com "Modern Dreamwork: New Tools for Decoding your Soul's Wisdom", 2019 Llewellyn Worldwide Publishers http://www.moderndreamwork.com www.lindayaelschiller.com lindayschiller@gmail.com facebook.com/linda.schiller.9461 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ https://www.instagram.com/lindayschiller22/

Talking about what Social Work Salaries actually looks like in this profession. This is a collaborative podcast with the hosts of Social Work to Wealth. Between Catherine's experience in medical social work and Taylor's salary database with over 1,500 entries, we looked at how social workers are getting paid and why we need more transparency around it.This episode is all about shifting the mindset that social workers should expect to struggle financially. We talk through what influences salary, how job titles can open doors, and why it's valid to want better pay, even if you love the work you do. Catherine also shares how she's built multiple income streams and why knowing your financial needs is one of the best things you can do for your career.Takeaways From This Episode:Why salary transparency helps shift the culture of financial struggle in social workWhat the real salary landscape looks like across roles and regions (yes, some social workers are making $300K)Why it's okay to leave a job simply because you need more moneyHow to think about total compensation, not just your hourly rateHow to identify job titles outside the “social worker” labelWhy diversifying your income is worth considering (and what that can actually look like)Tips for negotiating your salaryMentioned resources:Supervision Log & Resource Guide on AmazonSalary Database – Submit or browse entries____________________________________⁠Tap Here to Subscribe⁠ to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List⁠Tap Here⁠ to shop career courses for Social Workers.____________________________________Thank you to our SPONSORSHPSO Professional liability insurance designed for healthcare providersRISE Directory for Clinical Supervision

Senate Republicans Monday night passed a bill out of committee that aims to redraw Indiana's congressional districts to favor their party. Several hundred people protested the controversial congressional redistricting plan at the Indiana Statehouse Monday. Indiana schools would need to notify parents if their child was a victim of bullying, or expressing suicidal thoughts, under a bill one House lawmaker plans to reintroduce during the legislative session. Jessica Adams, a lecturer in the IU School of Social Work, has returned to teaching after a six-week suspension for a graphic she used in class describing the phrase “Make America Great Again” as a form of white supremacy. A new affordable housing facility for seniors has just opened its doors in Lafayette. New city proposals establish a framework for Designated Outdoor Refreshment Areas, or DORAs, in Indianapolis. Two Indiana college football players are finalists for the annual Heisman Memorial Trophy. Both Indiana University quarterback Fernando Mendoza and Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love were named last night. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. WFYI News Now is produced by Zach Bundy, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Susanna Medrano shares how consistency, trust, and personal growth transformed her life and career, offering powerful wisdom that helps agents rise into their full potential and build a more intentional and fulfilling path forward.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/flourishing-into-your-full-holistic-potential-with-susanna-medrano/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent and Introduction of Guest Susanna Medrano(00:11) - Susanna Shares Her Career Journey from Social Work to Real Estate(01:02) - Mattias Relates His Own Career Shift and Asks About Susanna's Early Mindset(01:27) - Susanna Describes Being a Closeted Introvert and Learning Sales Skills(02:10) - The Importance of Human Connection and Presence in Real Estate Conversations(04:00) - Building Trust as the Foundation of All Real Estate Relationships(04:16) - Mattias Asks Susanna to Describe Her First Year in Real Estate(04:22) - Susanna's Life Crisis, Gala Moment, and the Leap into Real Estate(07:02) - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Early Real Estate Lead Generation(07:14) - Three Closings by December and Momentum Building in the New Year(08:37) - Establishing Income Producing Activities and Daily Discipline(08:44) - Brokerage Support and Lead Systems That Helped Susanna Scale(09:15) - Exploring Additional Lead Sources and Targeted Lists(09:28) - Door Knocking and Neighborhood Farming as Prospecting Strategies(09:55) - Visiting New Construction Subdivisions to Learn Better Sales Presentation(10:30) - Why Susanna Waited to Leverage Her Sphere Until Year Two(12:01) - Treating Real Estate Like an Eight-to-Five Job Until Momentum Builds(12:51) - Should New Agents Go All In or Transition Slowly(13:11) - Susanna Recommends Going All In with a 30 to 60 Day Financial Cushion(14:13) - Financial Pressure, Family Variables, and Emotional Stress in Year One(14:57) - Mattias Redirects to Discuss Susanna's Next Career Phase(16:53) - Susanna's Early Success Identified by Leadership and Her Promotion(17:01) - Discussion on Rich Dad Poor Dad and Influential Books(17:25) - Susanna's Reading Obsession and the 52 Books in 52 Weeks Challenge(17:51) - Susanna Explains Her True Investment Focus as Investing in People(18:13) - Real Estate as a Build Your Own Path Career(19:35) - Balancing Family, Health, and Business as Life Priorities(20:31) - Agents Planning for a New Year Beyond Sales Numbers(22:51) - Mattias Discusses Family Time, Presence, and Personal Happiness(23:52) - Gym Community, Health Habits, and the Power of Shared Struggle(24:25) - Building New Community After Moving Away from Austin(24:55) - Burnout, Physical Neglect, and Rebuilding Through Fitness(25:45) - Why the Physical Benefits are the Least Addicting Part of Fitness(26:36) - Transition to Market Discussion and Austin Market Volatility(27:59) - Buyers Becoming More Active and Listings Priced More Accurately(28:53) - Overpricing Has No Forgiveness in Current Market Conditions(30:00) - Directness and Strategy Alignment with Sellers to Build Trust(30:43) - When to Walk Away from Unrealistic Listing Expectations(32:29) - Data Driven Adjustments and Removing Subjectivity in Pricing(33:30) - Why Agents Need Tools and Expertise to Gain Seller Confidence(33:51) - Transition to Golden Nugget Segment(34:01) - Real Estate as a Holistic Career That Forces Personal Evolution(35:55) - Extreme Ownership and Turning Setbacks Into Power(37:17) - Discussion of Tim Grover, Relentless, and Leadership Mindsets(37:22) - Susanna Highlights Simon Sinek's Leaders Eat LastContact Susanna Medranohttps://www.facebook.com/susanna.medrano.5https://www.instagram.com/susanna.medrano/https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-medrano-4a73708/Your growth is the fuel that shapes your future. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep rising into the person your potential is calling you to become. For more inspiration, visit https://reiagent.com

My conversation with Tim starts at about  35 mins and my talk with JL is 1:35 in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Tim Wise Link Tree Tim Wise, whom scholar and philosopher Cornel West calls, "A vanilla brother in the tradition of (abolitionist) John Brown," is among the nation's most prominent antiracist essayists and educators. He has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states, on over 1000 college and high school campuses, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda, and has trained corporate, government, law enforcement and medical industry professionals on methods for dismantling racism in their institutions. Wise's antiracism work traces back to his days as a college activist in the 1980s, fighting for divestment from (and economic sanctions against) apartheid South Africa. After graduation, he threw himself into social justice efforts full-time, as a Youth Coordinator and Associate Director of the Louisiana Coalition Against Racism and Nazism: the largest of the many groups organized in the early 1990s to defeat the political candidacies of white supremacist and former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke. From there, he became a community organizer in New Orleans' public housing, and a policy analyst for a children's advocacy group focused on combatting poverty and economic inequity. He has served as an adjunct professor at the Smith College School of Social Work, in Northampton, MA., and from 1999-2003 was an advisor to the Fisk University Race Relations Institute in Nashville, TN. SUBSCRIBE TO JL CAUVIN NEW PODCAST RAIN ON YOUR PARADE  Buy JL's New Comedy Special "Half Blackface" Get a JL Cauvin CAmeo Video Custom made for %75 off Stand up listeners (and everyone else)! JL Podcasts   JL Cauvin is the best Trump impersonator in the world. He is also a very talented Stand Up Comic with who I have known for a long time. JL has recorded 6 stand up albums! J-L's act is incredibly diverse and has led to six stand up albums: 2006′s Racial Chameleon, 2008′s Diamond Maker, 2012′s Too Big To Fail and 2013′s Keep My Enemies Closer, 2016's Israeli Tortoise, which hit #1 on the iTunes comedy chart and his 2018 double album Thots & Prayers. He has also released two albums as Donald Trump: 2017's Fireside Craps, an entire album as Donald Trump which hit #1 on the iTunes comedy chart and 2020's Fireside Craps: The Deuce which went #1 on both Amazon and iTunes' comedy charts and broke into the Top 40 on iTunes' overall album charts. JL is the host of 2 podcasts "Rain On Your Parade" and "Making Podcasts Great Again" WATCH HIS NEW SPECIAL on AMAZON Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout's !  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art   

Priscilla Ward joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore how true healing happens not through fixing or rescuing, but by learning to sit in discomfort, lead with curiosity, and create consistent communities where survivors can feel safe enough to begin their journey at their own pace. https://youtube.com/shorts/Jsi6YO3zobw?feature=share   Priscilla Ward Priscilla Ward, LCSW, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Compass Rose Psychotherapy in Fullerton, California. With over 18 years in the helping profession and 15 years of clinical experience, she has dedicated her career to supporting youth, young adults, and families through trauma, anxiety, substance use, and grief. A graduate of the University of Southern California with a Master's in Social Work, Priscilla brings extensive experience from nonprofit agencies, community mental health clinics, correctional facilities, and school-based programs. She has led mental health teams for the Orange County Department of Education, developing trauma-responsive programs and training professionals in high-stress environments. Her bilingual Spanish fluency and cultural responsiveness make her a trusted ally across diverse communities. Beyond direct practice, Priscilla serves as a consultant and trainer, equipping educators, faith leaders, law enforcement personnel, and mental health professionals with trauma-informed, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing frameworks. Key Points People heal in community and relationship, not in isolation, and this healing process is rarely linear—it's complex and messy, especially for those who have experienced trauma. The shift from "what's wrong with this person" to "what happened to this person" is foundational to trauma-informed care and creates space for dignity and compassion over judgment. Harm reduction is a philosophy grounded in meeting people where they are, honoring their dignity even when they aren't ready to stop certain behaviors, and recognizing that small steps matter because keeping people alive and safe creates opportunities for future healing. Faith communities can love people well by learning to sit in discomfort and resist the urge to fix or rescue, instead focusing on building belonging without requiring behavioral compliance as a prerequisite. Understanding the stages of change (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and sometimes relapse) helps helpers meet survivors appropriately at each stage rather than imposing expectations they're not ready for. Secondary trauma and burnout are real costs of caring, and taking care of our own wellness is critically important because we need to be healthy people in the room to truly serve others without reinforcing harm. Trust is the bridge for change, and consistency creates safety that literally rewires the brain—centering connection over correction leads to systemic change in how we support survivors. Listening to voices of lived experience is essential; helpers should ask "what do you need" rather than assuming they know what survivors need. Resources Compass Rose Psychotherapy Transcript [00:00:00] Priscilla Ward: what harm reduction looks like in my community might be very different than yours, but the spirit of harm reduction can be applied. Anywhere and everywhere. [00:00:11] Delaney: You know that uncomfortable space where things aren't neat or solved, what if that's where the real healing starts? Today's conversation leans into that gray area. The space where our instinct to fix meets the deeper need to simply be present. [00:00:25] When we let go of control and step into curiosity, we make room for safety, dignity, and real connection. That kind of community can change everything. Hi, I'm Delaney Menninger. I'm a student here at Vanguard University and I help produce this show. Today, Sandy talks with Priscilla Ward, a licensed clinical social worker who trains faith leaders and community team...

Navigating Dementia – Related Behaviors Evaluation and Credit:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/medchat85   Target Audience             This activity is targeted toward primary care physicians and advanced providers.   Statement of Need  This podcast will address common behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) associated w/ dementia and provide strategies for clinicians to recognize and manage. Up to 90% of individuals with dementia can suffer from BPSD that can include agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations and aggression This can be challenging for care givers, patients and care teams.   Objectives List common behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) associated with dementia. Identify environmental, medical and psychosocial factors that can contribute to BPSD. Discuss evidence-based strategies to evaluate and manage BPSD, minimizing antipsychotics and highlighting non-pharmacological.  Moderator Greg E. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D. Chief, Adult Neurology Medical Director, Memory Center Norton Neuroscience Institute.   Speaker Rachel Hart, D.O. Geriatric Medicine Physician Memory and Cognitive Disorders Specialist Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center   Planner Disclosure   The planners of this activity do not have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   Moderator and Speaker Disclosure The speaker, Gregory Cooper, M.D., Ph.D., discloses relevant financial relationships with Eli Lilly and Eisai (research). The moderator, Rachel Hart, D.O., discloses a relevant financial relationship with Eli Lilly (faculty).   All relevant financial relationships have been successfully mitigated.   Commercial Support   There was no commercial support for this activity.    Physician Credits Accreditation  Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.   Designation  Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Nursing Credits Norton Healthcare Institute for Education and Development is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This continuing professional development activity has been approved for 0.50 ANCC CE contact hours. In order for nursing participants to obtain credits, they must claim attendance by attesting to the number of hours in attendance.     For more information related to nursing credits, contact Sally Sturgeon, DNP, RN, SANE-A, AFN-BC at (502) 446-5889 or sally.sturgeon@nortonhealthcare.org.   Social Worker Credits This activity will provide .50 hours of required continuing education units. National Association of Social Workers, Kentucky Chapter (NASW-KY) is an approved provider for social work credits through the Kentucky Board of Social Work. NASWKY#06/30/25.   For information about social worker credits, please send an email to cme@nortonhealthcare.org.   Resources for Additional Study/References Guideline Recommendations on Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: A Systematic Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38640961/   Nonpharmacological Interventions for Management of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities by Direct Caregivers: A Systematic Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35771069/   Date of Original Release | Dec. 2025; Information is current as of the time of recording.  Course Termination Date | Dec. 2027 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical Education; (502) 446-5955 or cme@nortonhealthcare.org   Also listen to Norton Healthcare's podcast Stronger After Stroke. This podcast, produced by the Norton Neuroscience Institute, discusses difficult topics, answers frequently asked questions and provides survivor stories that provide hope.   Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.

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In this episode, we speak with Kate Porterfield (MPH '22), an NYU double-graduate in Global Liberal Studies and Environmental Public Health Sciences, who has navigated a unique career from teaching fifth grade to leading international research. Kate shares powerful stories from her work with Pure Earth, including an investigation into lead poisoning in Ghana, where she details the toxic reality of the Agbogbloshie e-waste dumping ground. This experience, she explains, was the pivotal moment that drove her from desk research to pursuing a Master's of Social Work in clinical practice. She argues that Public Health and Social Work are deeply intertwined. The conversation closes on her core philosophy: that education can be used as a tool for public health by teaching the foundational skill of empathy to achieve meaningful behavioral change. This perspective ensures that every person is seen not as a statistic, but as an individual that matters. To learn more about the NYU School of Global Public Health, and how our innovative programs are training the next generation of public health leaders, visit http://www.publichealth.nyu.edu.

We often hear the "mantra" to move fast and break things...But what happens when the thing that breaks is you?For many service design professionals, this is the reality of their calendar: back-to-back meetings, a rush to deliver, and very little space to actually think. In many organizations, there is a culture that views this busyness as a badge of honor.But our guest in this episode, Rachael Dietkus, has quite a different -and healthier- approach.She has a rule written on a post-it note right next to her desk: "No meetings before 10 AM".This might sound like a luxury, doesn't it? But Rachael, who's a licensed clinical social worker and designer, argues that rules like this are actually a professional necessity.Rachael is the founder of Social Workers Who Design, where she is bridging the gap between the deep, ethical frameworks of social work and the often frantic pace of design.This is an eye-opening episode where we explore why service design might be missing a "manual" that social workers have had for decades. You'll hear about:Why we need to move beyond just empathy to genuine care and compassion.The importance of having a structured "safe space" to process your work (social workers spend at least 1 hour in supervision for every 40 hours of work!).Why setting hard boundaries is actually a sign of competence and professionalism, not weakness.So, if you sometimes feel the weight of the work is getting too much and you're looking for ways to create a healthier, more sustainable work environment, this conversation offers practical clues.As we are almost wrapping up the year, it's an important reminder that reflection on our work isn't a nice to have, but a healthy habit we should all embrace.Enjoy the conversation and keep making a positive impact.Be well,~ Marc--- [ 1. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to Episode 24204:00 Making Care an Integral Part of Practice09:00 Recognizing Care (or the Lack Thereof) in Project Pacing14:00 Difference Between 'Careless' and 'Care-full' Design17:30 How Rachel's Path to Care Began26:30 Human Rights and Social Work Foundation38:45 What Design Can Learn from Social Work 46:15 Radical Act of Slowing Down52:30 Practical Steps to Build Spaciousness & Combat Workaholism57:45 Setting Boundaries1:01:15 Boundaries as Professional Resistance 1:03:45 Takeaway She Hopes You Get1:05:15 Piece of Advice1:05:45 Question to ponder --- [ 2. LINKS ] --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaeldietkuslcswSocial Workers Who Design - https://www.socialworkerswho.design/ --- [ 3. CIRCLE ] --- Join our private community for in-house service design professionals. ⁠https://servicedesignshow.com/circle--- [4. FIND THE SHOW ON] ---Youtube ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-youtubeSpotify ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-spotifyApple ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-appleSnipd ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/242-snipd

Creating a helpline for eating disorders is now a reality. Sarah Callazzo used to wear smaller jeans and fake a smile. She liked having as many friends as possible. She would never consider herself a leader. Her camera roll was filled with 'progress pictures' of her body. She was fighting a losing battle with herself. She was in denial and was exhausted - but she would've never admitted it. Around five years ago, Sarah decided she didn't want to be that girl anymore. She was exhausted from trying to be the girl that 'does it all.' Rather than trying to be a superwoman for everyone else, she wanted to be her own hero. She has been actively working on her own recovery while encouraging others to do the same. Sarah is a proud sister of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, a former Chapter President at the University of Rhode Island, and author of the book "Unknown Warrior: Battling the Mirror". Sarah just completed her Master of Social Work at Fairleigh Dickinson University in the Spring of 2025, and has recently founded a new organization that she will tell us all about called "Love a Stranger". In episode 625 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out the moment when Sarah realized didn't want to be that version of herself anymore (performative), what does Unknown Warrior mean to her, why is there a documented rise in eating disorders nationwide, what are the warning signs students and chapter leaders should be watching for with eating disorders, what was the moment that sparked the creation of this helpline for eating disorders, what does peer-to-peer support offer that traditional treatment or crisis systems often cannot, what is one practical change we could implement this semester to better support students struggling with body image or disordered eating, and what should students actually feel when they hear ""What you look like is the least interesting thing about you". Enjoy!

Kaysha is in her early 20s: low on resources, but big on dreams. Sometimes, those dreams feel tantalizingly close to reality; other times, she's pulled back into a life she badly wants to leave behind. We follow Kaysha for a year and a half as she tries to break out of the loop. This is the fifth episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle's six-part series about kids in New York City who are caught up, one way or another, in the criminal justice system. Ear Hustle would like to thank: Joanne Smith-Darden, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Ruth T. Koehler Endowed Professor in Children's Services, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; Heather McCauley, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; and Adam Brown, Associate Professor, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York, for their tremendous support of this project. Big thanks, too, to the Drama Club team — including Josie Whittlesey, Cesar Rosado, Tiffany “Tiny” Cruz, Abby Pierce, Sophie Jones, and Ashley Adams. You can find out more about their work here.And thanks to Nancy Ginsberg, Aylese Kanze, and Commissioner Danhauser at New York City's Administration for Children's Services for saying “yes” to this project.As always, thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams at the Central California Women's Facility for their support of our work.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this episode, I'm talking honestly about Christmas – both as a person and as a social worker. I share my own complicated relationship with the festive season, from hypervigilant childhood Decembers to slowly reclaiming pockets of joy with my own children (yes, including my very extra homemade advent calendar).Then we look at Christmas in practice: how to protect your own energy in December, set realistic non-negotiables, and gently let go of the traditions and expectations that are stressing you out. I'll also walk you through some practical reflections for the children and families you work with – from contact/family time and foster carer support, to poverty, gifts, domestic abuse and safety planning that actually means something.If Christmas feels heavy, complicated or lonely this year, this episode is here to remind you that you're not alone, and that joy and risk can co-exist – in your life and in your practice.Timestamps:00:00 – Finding my Christmas footing (and my intro) Rusty with podcasting, updates on The Social Work Collective Academy, and the Ofsted masterclass invite.10:00 – Christmas + you as a social worker Complicated feelings about Christmas, reparenting, boundaries, non-negotiables, and letting go of festive pressure.40:00 – Christmas for children and families in practice Contact/family time, poverty and presents, domestic abuse, safety planning, and holding both risk and joy in social work.Lets connect!To book in a free 15 minute chat with me, to talk about training, development, courses or membership email vicki@socialworksorted.com Sign up to my free newsletter Join The Collective Ebook Guides Email: vicki@socialworksorted.comLinkedIn: Vicki Shevlin Instagram.com/@vickishevlin_Youtube.com/@socialworksortedFacebook.com/socialworksortedDisclaimer Thank you so much for listening. Please rate, review and share with one other person - it makes such a difference and I really appreciate your support.

When Artificial Intelligence enters social work conversations, we often rush to warn colleagues about the potential harm it could cause—almost as if we're trying to protect the profession from an existential threat. This podcast, featuring Dr. Lauri Goldkind, Professor at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Technology in Human Services, invites us to face the reality that technology and social work must work together—leveraging strengths, reducing harm, and staying open to new possibilities. There's no going back. So, what will the future hold? Dr. Goldkind discusses this with our host, social worker Lorrie Appleton.

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What if the key to improving student behavior and strengthening school culture starts with how adults care for themselves and each other? In this dynamic Aspire to Lead conversation, Charle Peck joins Joshua Stamper to reveal how a new cohort model is reshaping the way educators care for their mental health and support one another. Charle shares how districts are forming dedicated teams of teachers, counselors, social workers, and administrators who come together to learn nine essential skills rooted in self awareness, relational understanding, and collaborative growth. Listeners will hear stories from real cohorts as Charle and Joshua explore why meaningful reflection, practical regulation strategies, and simple everyday tools are helping staff feel more grounded and more confident. From body scans to rapid resets to intentional communication shifts, this episode highlights approaches that educators can immediately bring into their school day. The conversation also brings the Language of Behavior framework to life with examples of environment and relationship inventories, systems level mindset shifts, and small adjustments that foster calmer classrooms and stronger community connections. Charle shares insights from her international work with thousands of educators and illustrates how small changes in presence and tone can transform both interactions and outcomes. This episode provides an encouraging and actionable path for leaders who want to build mental health capacity across their school or district. Discover how to begin your own cohort journey, explore free resources including the Language of Behavior book study kit, and learn how Joshua's Aspire to Lead cohorts can support your professional growth without adding to your stress. About Charle Peck: Charle Peck is the co-creator of Thriving School Community, a revolutionary program designed for schools to improve mental health. She holds an MS in Education and an MS in Social Work as a 20+ year veteran in education (K-12). As a global keynote speaker, she delivers powerful messages of hope to educators and facilitates meaningful professional development. Charle successfully equips school staff with practical tools to mitigate teacher burnout and the youth mental health crisis providing relief to schools all across the country. Her unique lens as a high school teacher turned clinical therapist specializing in trauma makes her stories relevant and captivating to educators struggling in today's system. You can purchase her book “Improving School Mental Health: The Thriving School Community Solution” on Amazon and connect with her on X @CharlePeck. Follow Charle Peck:  Website:www.ThrivingEducator.org Twitter:https://twitter.com/CharlePeckFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/charlepeckconsulting?mibextid=LQQJ4d Other:charle@thrivibgeducator.org

✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Join me and my special guest Monique Cox Waithe of New Beginnings Counseling and Consulting Group PLLC. This is a repeat broadcast that is aired every year during the holidays. What do you do when the happiest time of the year, isn't the happiest time of the year?Monique has worked as a licensed therapist and life coach for over 25 years. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Howard University. She has a heart for helping people reach their full potential by helping them gain the tools needed to be successful in all aspects of their lives. She works with people who are going through life transitions and may feel that they have lost themselves in the process.Monique Cox-WaitheFacebook: Monique Cox-WaitheLinkedin: Monique Cox-WaitheInstagram: @sistamoeWebsite: https://www.sistamoe.comWould you like to be a guest or sponsor?Contact us at: ⁠⁠https://www.levelingupthepodcast.com/shop⁠⁠Reach Dr. Alethia Tucker by going to: Email: atucker@joleaseenterprises.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachalethiatuckerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alethiaatuckerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joleaseenterprises/Facebook: www.facebook.com/alethiatucker

Having witnessed relentless horrors over two years of genocidal war in Gaza, former Israeli and Palestinian combatants are coming together in nonviolent co-resistance and shared struggle. In this episode of the Marc Steiner Show, Palestinian educator and healer Nimala Karoufeh and former Israeli soldier Noa Harrell of Combatants for Peace explain how their binational movement has held together since Oct. 7, 2023, and what real peace-building from the ground up would require.Guests:Noa Harrell joined Combatants for Peace in 2016 and directly witnessed the power of nonviolent resistance to Israel's occupation in the West Bank. This life-changing experience led her to participate in binational activities across Israel and Palestine, including dialogues, educational programs, demonstrations, protective presence, joint grief ceremonies, and rehabilitation of demolished West Bank communities. In October 2023, shortly after the Hamas attacks on Israel, Harrell was elected Israeli General Coordinator of Combatants for Peace, coordinating actions between Israeli and Palestinian members, supervising programs, and serving as Israeli chair.Nimala Karoufeh is a Palestinian Christian from Beit Jala, now living in Jerusalem. She holds a master's degree in European Studies from the University of Düsseldorf and a bachelor's in Social Work and Psychology from Bethlehem University. For more than 15 years, she has led transformative programs with local and international NGOs focused on women's and youth empowerment, leadership, community development, and peacebuilding. Karoufeh joined Combatants for Peace in 2022 as educational expert and director of the Palestinian Freedom School Program, where she empowers young Palestinians through nonviolent education and activism.Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: Stephen FrankBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Drs Dulcinea Alex Pitagora and Alex Iantaffi discuss academic journeys, the complexities of aging as a queer person, and the importance of community and intergenerational connections. They discuss the challenges faced by the queer and trans communities in the current socio-political climate, the experience of being an openly queer therapist, and the impact of capitalism on mental health, while emphasizing the need for self-compassion, joy, and connection in navigating it all. Dr. Dulcinea/Alex Pitagora is a NY-based psychotherapist and sex therapist (also licensed in NJ, PA, and CO). They have a brick-and-mortar private practice in NYC that includes individual, couples/multi-partner relationship, and poly/leather family therapy, as well as supervision and mentorship. Dr. Pitagora is an out and proud member of the queer, trans, kink, and polyamory communities, and is equally proud to be a former sex worker, as well as an anti-racist/-oppression/-exploitation activist. Dr. Pitagora holds a Master of Arts in Psychology from the New School for Social Research; a Master of Social Work from New York University; a Master of Education and a Doctorate in Clinical Sexology from Widener University; and is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, CST Supervisor, and CE provider along with their colleague Dr. Jillien Kahn. Dr. Pitagora teaches sexual health at New York University; has published articles and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and books; and presented at conferences on the topics of alternative sexuality and gender diversity. Dr. Pitagora is the founder of ManhattanAlternative.com, a nationwide alternative lifestyle affirmative provider listing; and was a co-founder and -organizer of the AltSex NYC Conference. Find out more about Dr Dulcinea's work at the following links: https://www.dulcineapitagora.com/ https://kinkdoctor.com/ @kinkdoctor   Instagram: GenderStoriesHosted by Alex IantaffiMusic by Maxwell von RavenGender Stories logo by Lior Effinger-Weintraub

Having witnessed relentless horrors over two years of genocidal war in Gaza, former Israeli and Palestinian combatants are coming together in nonviolent co-resistance and shared struggle. In this episode of the Marc Steiner Show, Palestinian educator and healer Nimala Karoufeh and former Israeli soldier Noa Harrell of Combatants for Peace explain how their binational movement has held together since Oct. 7, 2023, and what real peace-building from the ground up would require.Guests:Noa Harrell joined Combatants for Peace in 2016 and directly witnessed the power of nonviolent resistance to Israel's occupation in the West Bank. This life-changing experience led her to participate in binational activities across Israel and Palestine, including dialogues, educational programs, demonstrations, protective presence, joint grief ceremonies, and rehabilitation of demolished West Bank communities. In October 2023, shortly after the Hamas attacks on Israel, Harrell was elected Israeli General Coordinator of Combatants for Peace, coordinating actions between Israeli and Palestinian members, supervising programs, and serving as Israeli chair.Nimala Karoufeh is a Palestinian Christian from Beit Jala, now living in Jerusalem. She holds a master's degree in European Studies from the University of Düsseldorf and a bachelor's in Social Work and Psychology from Bethlehem University. For more than 15 years, she has led transformative programs with local and international NGOs focused on women's and youth empowerment, leadership, community development, and peacebuilding. Karoufeh joined Combatants for Peace in 2022 as educational expert and director of the Palestinian Freedom School Program, where she empowers young Palestinians through nonviolent education and activism.Credits:Producer: Rosette SewaliStudio Production: Cameron GranadinoAudio Post-Production: Stephen FrankBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-marc-steiner-show--4661751/support.Follow The Marc Steiner Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Help us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the growing intersection of consulting and coaching within social work—two approaches that are transforming how professionals lead, support clients, and sustain their own growth. We discuss this topic with one of our colleagues whose been on the show before Dr. Latanya Tolan aka Queen L. She discusses her work and how she encourages other Social Workers to stretch themselves and go for their dreams. Whether you're a seasoned social worker or just starting out, understanding these tools can help you expand your impact beyond traditional casework.Follow Queen L on ig at @soulcarewithdrlatanya.Social workers of color face immense challenges—systemic racism, underfunding, and overwhelming caseloads. They work tirelessly to support others but often lack the support they need. That's why we created the Queens of Social Work Podcast—a lifeline and safe space for social workers of color to vent, share, laugh, and find the resources they need to thrive. The QOSW Daily Journal and our Royally You Interactive Journal for yourself will help you get all of your thoughts out and reflect on what's next for you. For all of the budding social workers and those wanting to know more about social work in a healthcare setting, check out our Guide for ER Social Workers also for sale on Amazon and go to our website queensofsocialwork.net for your queens of social work merch! It makes a great gift. Support the show→ DON'T MISS THE NEXT EPISODE OF THE QUEENS OF SOCIAL WORK PODCAST! Follow us on your preferred podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, etc.) and share your thoughts in a review.→ WE VALUE YOUR INPUT. Take our 1-question survey and shape future episodes.→ DONATE TODAY to be a part of positive change for social workers of color.→ LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION? Follow us on Instagram @queensofsocialwork→ TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Follow our LinkedIn page for professional insights.→ UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES. Visit our website and join our email list to receive your FREE Travel Social Work Guide.

Send us a textWhat if the fastest way to help a client change is to make safety unmistakable? We take you from Bowlby's core ideas to concrete moves you can use tomorrow, showing how early bonds shape adult relationships, emotion regulation, and the choices people make under stress. Instead of memorizing terms for the licensure exam, we connect secure base behavior—proximity seeking, separation distress, and exploration—to what you can see and name in session.We walk through the major attachment styles—secure, anxious preoccupied, dismissive avoidant, and fearful avoidant—and translate them into lived clinical patterns like protest, withdrawal, and deactivation. Then we map the treatment arc inside attachment‑based therapy and ABFT: build a strong alliance, explore injuries individually, invite caregivers into structured enactments, and consolidate gains across daily contexts. Along the way, we show how corrective emotional experiences, emotion labeling, mindfulness, and reflective functioning create new relational memories that hold under pressure.Assessment matters for both practice and exams, so we cover the Adult Attachment Interview, Experiences in Close Relationships, the Relationship Scales Questionnaire, and how Strange Situation findings inform work with children. We also share pragmatic progress markers—more direct bids for support, quicker recovery after ruptures, and increased capacity to set boundaries without distancing. The throughline is simple and powerful: when clients experience dependable attunement, they risk new ways of relating, and resilience grows.If this helped you connect the dots between theory and practice, follow the show, share it with a study buddy, and leave a quick review. Tell us which attachment‑based technique you'll try this week—we'd love to hear what changes in the room.If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExamsThis podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.

This week Julie and guest co-host Tenesha are joined by Maggie Alton, a Heart and Solutions Therapist to discuss the mental toll of the holiday season and how to prepare.Maggie obtained her Master's in Social Work through the University of Iowa to complement her experience working in the mental health field. She also has obtained certification in Aging and Longevity Studies through the University of Iowa. Previously, Maggie has worked with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic mental health conditions, domestic violence, grief/bereavement, hospice, and trauma. She utilizes a variety of approaches to help each client define and achieve their goals, including techniques from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and solution focused therapy. Connect with Maggie:Maggie: https://heartandsolutions.net/providers/maggie-alton/Connect with Heart and Solutions online at:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dWKD6TenIMIC76ctq21YNYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPmrcmi5HUINpWEjHfHzTnQ/featuredPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouNeedaCounselorHeart and Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartandsolutionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/you_need_a_counselor/Web: http://www.heartandsolutions.net

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Join host Rich LaMonica on The MisFitNation as he welcomes US Navy Veteran Chris Norris, founder of Cognitive Fitness Coach, endurance athlete, mindfulness teacher, and a veteran with 24 years supporting Naval Special Warfare Operators across the most demanding environments on Earth. Chris's journey is equal parts grit, trauma, transformation, and rebirth. After years of high-stress operations led to burnout, addiction, anxiety, and depression, he rebuilt his life from the inside out—earning a Master's in Social Work, recovering his mental health, and discovering the power of meditation, breathwork, and neuroscience-based training. Today, Chris helps high performers, veterans, teams, and leaders develop clarity, focus, emotional balance, and sustainable resilience. His approach—Cognitive Fitness—trains the mind like a muscle, blending mindfulness, breathwork, and neuroplasticity to help people break patterns, rewire habits, and create a healthier, more intentional life. In this episode, you'll hear: • Chris's raw personal story—from combat support to collapse to rebuilding • How mindfulness and breathwork changed his life and now change others • What “Cognitive Fitness” really means and how to train it • Tools for managing stress, trauma, and mental overload • How veterans and high performers can create balance without losing their edge Learn more at CognitiveFitnessCoach.com

✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Send us a textI'm delighted to have return guest and homeschool consultant Kris Cox back on 5-Minute Parenting to share about her newly updated Navigating High School guidebook. This book is a helpful tool for homeschool teens as well as those in private and public school. This comprehensive resource draws on Kris' 17+ years experience homeschooling her four children, and 10 years' experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. It covers important spiritual topics and essential life skills for teens navigating the complexities of high school life, providing faith-based guidance on spiritual, emotional, relational, and life application matters. Sections include helpful resources and templates on time management, SWOT analysis, career planning, relationships, decision-making, and budgeting. The best part for homeschoolers is it offers a 1/2 credit for those who complete the workbook. Grab one for your teens and those approaching their teen years! You'll find it at https://hswithconfidence.com/shop/ Kris Cox is a retired homeschooler with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and 17+ years of experience in home educating her four children. She also has 10 years of experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. Kris believes that seeking God for guidance and depending on Him is the key to successful homeschooling. She's the author of The Homeschool Life All-in-One Planner, Homeschooling with Confidence, and co-author of Growing the Fruit of the Spirit, a Bible-based Unit Study. Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer!

Boys at Crossroads outnumber girls 10 to one, but if you ask staff about who's harder to work with, it's the girls, hands down. To find out for ourselves and learn more about life on the girls' hall, we follow two sisters who have cycled in and out of New York's juvenile justice system. This is the fourth episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle's six-part series about kids in New York City who are caught up, one way or another, in the criminal justice system. Ear Hustle would like to thank: Joanne Smith-Darden, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Ruth T. Koehler Endowed Professor in Children's Services, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; Heather McCauley, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; and Adam Brown, Associate Professor, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York, for their tremendous support of this project. Big thanks, too, to the Drama Club team — including Josie Whittlesey, Cesar Rosado, Tiffany “Tiny” Cruz, Abby Pierce, Sophie Jones, and Ashley Adams. You can find out more about their work here.And thanks to Nancy Ginsberg, Aylese Kanze, and Commissioner Danhauser at New York City's Administration for Children's Services for saying “yes” to this project.As always, thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams at the Central California Women's Facility for their support of our work.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

“A compelling, radical exploration of psychedelics' healing potential.”—Kirkus ReviewsExplains how psychedelic experiences offer a way to reconnect with the body, reclaim pleasure, rekindle joy, and reawaken to loveExplores how psychedelics can support our sexual healing and offers a range of psychedelic integration techniques and somatic exercises to help release trauma and foster insightShares recent research on trauma and case studies from more than a decade of professional clinical work as well as lessons from the author's own healing journey from sexual trauma and PTSDIn this groundbreaking book, psychotherapist and psychedelic integration expert Dee Dee Goldpaugh shows how the profound healing and restorative effects of psychedelics can help us heal our sexuality, reconnect with pleasure, find wholeness, and feel good again.Sharing recent research on trauma and case studies from more than a decade of professional clinical work, Goldpaugh explores specific ways psychedelics can heal sexual trauma, enhance sexual pleasure, and deepen our interpersonal connections. Goldpaugh looks at MDMA, psilocybin, ayahuasca, mescaline, 5-MeO-DMT, and other psychedelics and offers a range of integration techniques as well as somatic exercises to help foster insight and apply the lessons learned during psychedelic experiences to everyday life. Goldpaugh also examines the methodology behind psychedelic-assisted therapy and how readers can safely navigate risks and explore their own healing at home.Revealing the transformative power of embracing pleasure for healing sexual trauma, this book provides an essential guide to psychedelic sexuality as a path to healing and love.Dee Dee (they/them/theirs) is a psychotherapist, educator, consultant, clinical supervisor, author, and activist. They are the Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy. Dee Dee has taught and published widely on the topics of psychedelics, sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality. They have been a leading voice in the development of Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapy techniques, specifically with survivors of trauma and have published the first article to appear in an academic journal, Sexual and Relationship Therapy, exploring the intersection of sexuality, spirituality, and psychedelic healing. Dee Dee is a clinical supervisor for the EMBARK psychedelic-assisted therapy approach. They offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy as part of the team at the Woodstock Therapy Center and facilitate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy retreats. They have also completed the MAPS training in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Dee Dee is the author of the forthcoming book Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality being published by Inner Traditions in Summer 2025. The are a member of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicine's working group for Women, Gender-Diversity, and Sexual Minorities. Dee Dee has been a presenter in the Sex Therapy Collaborative and a faculty instructor in the Trauma Therapy program at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. They have presented at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research (ICPR), The Alt Sex Conference Speaker's Series, The Center for Optimal Living, Ante Up! and are contributing author in the book Queering Psychedelics. They have been featured in articles by Vice Magazine, Chacruna, The Albany Times Union, Medium, Brides, Psymposia, Refinery 29, and Psychology Today. Dee Dee runs therapist consultation groups in Psychedelic Integration Therapy. Dee Dee holds a Master's Degree from the Hunter College School of Social Work. They have received training at the C.J. Jung Foundation and the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. They are fully trained in EMDR through the Parnell Institute and offer EMDR in their practice and have additional training in Internal Family Systems Psychotherapy. They have years of professional experience in the LGBTQ community and in community mental health in Brooklyn, NY working with an extremely diverse client population.  Dee Dee has additional training in shamanic healing, bioregional herbal medicine and has attended intensive guide training through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy guides. When not in the office, Dee Dee is a painter, musician, activist, hiker, meditator, and voracious reader (in no particular order!)https://www.deedeegoldpaugh.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Send us a textA ceiling fan that rattles and wobbles shouldn't be fixed with more power—it needs balance. We take that same idea to focus and studying, showing how attention breaks down when life pulls unevenly on your time, energy, and commitments. Instead of forcing willpower, we walk through a kinder reset: recognizing what your current schedule protects, carving intentional time for learning, and using a short journaling practice to uncover the real reasons you resist prioritizing study.We share practical moves that calm the mental “clank.” Start by mapping priorities without judgment, then note the invisible bargains you've made—late nights, open-ended messages, overstuffed evenings—that throw your days off balance. With that awareness, you can rebalance the “blades” of your life: consolidate communication windows, anchor a 60–90 minute deep-work block, and adjust one recurring commitment to reclaim quiet. You'll hear how protecting energy—sleep, food, movement—stabilizes attention better than any hack, and how small friction fixes, like a starting ritual and a next-step note, make it easier to return to the work.By the end, you'll see focus not as a moral test but as a design outcome. When your commitments fit the season you're in, studying stops feeling like a fight and starts moving with a smooth hum. If you're ready to trade strain for steady progress, tune in and rebuild balance with intention. Subscribe for more practical mindset tools, share this with a friend who's stuck in “try harder” mode, and leave a review telling us which small change you'll make this week.If you need to study for your national licensing exam, try the free samplers at: LicensureExamsThis podcast is not associated with the NBCC, AMFTRB, ASW, ANCC, NASP, NAADAC, CCMC, NCPG, CRCC, or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.

✅ Learn more about the course here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meagan Mitchell, the founder of Agents of Change, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing individualized and group test prep for the ASWB for over 8 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created a course to help you prepare for and pass the ASWB exam! Find more from Agents of Change here: ► Agents of Change Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agentsofchangeprep.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/aswbtestprep⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ► Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/agentsofchangeprep/

Every few years, conversations about education in the U.S. circle back to the same refrain: Why can't we be more like Finland?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chrishawn Finister from Your Joy Psychological, PLLC to unpack this comparison.We dig into the nuanced relationship between educational eligibility and clinical diagnosis, which often overlap but aren't interchangeable. From there, we widen the lens to explore the broader systems-level challenges that shape how students are identified, supported, and served.Some key themes we discuss:✅ Orthographic density and literacy: Why differences in written language systems matter when comparing reading outcomes across countries.✅ Population homogeneity and “education tracks”: When we look at instructional outcomes data, the students included in the education system and the numbers matter. Are the same individuals “counting” when we compare results across countries? ✅ Teacher pay and professional identity: What Finland's investment in teacher preparation and salary looks like compared to the U.S. (spoiler alert: Dr. Finister and I both think the US should be more like Finland on this one). ✅ Cultural perceptions of medicine vs. education: Why recommendations from evaluations are perceived differently depending on the setting and who is making decisions about services.✅ Housing instability and socioeconomic factors: We're educating students with complex needs in the US who have varying experiences outside of school. With this in mind, has the education system made more progress than what the media is saying? Rather than looking for a one-size-fits-all solution, we highlight why U.S. educators, policymakers, and clinicians need to understand the challenges and opportunities when designing systems of support.If you've ever wondered where the lines between clinical diagnosis and educational eligibility blur, this conversation will give you a grounded perspective.Dr. Chrishawn Finister is an Independent Practicing Licensed Psychological Associate and a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, possessing over a decade of experience in the role of School Psychologist. Recognized as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, she is committed to utilizing diagnostically sound assessments to identify learning barriers and implementing research-based interventions to amend challenging behaviors effectively. Dr. Finister is an advocate of culturally competent practices and is dedicated to training future practitioners in the field. She received her foundational training in psychological pedagogy and assessments at Texas Woman's University, where she completed her Master's degree in 2010. While working in a prominent North Texas public school district, she advanced her education by earning a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2019. Her contributions to the field extend to academia, where she has served as a guest lecturer at the College of Education at Texas Christian University.Places to connect with Dr. Finister:Her private practice, Your Joy Psychological, PLLCWebsite: https://yourjoypsych.com/Business Instagram: @yourjoypsychHer NonProfit, Texas Psychological Hive: https://thetexaspsychhive.org/Non-profit Instagram: @texaxpsychhiveAdditional Resources Mentioned in this episode:Steven Pinker: https://stevenpinker.com/Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/Dr. Tim Shanahan: https://www.shanahanonliteracy.com/In this episode, I mention Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that gives SLPs and other service providers a system for language therapy. You can learn more about the program here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy/ We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside. A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside. A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Moniek Garside. A licensed clinical social worker and founder of Fit Life Wellness. Here's a comprehensive summary of the episode:

At Crossroads, just three little letters — SMD — can spark some very big drama. This episode is all about conflict: watching it, responding to it, and getting it started. Keys fly, milk is thrown, and insults are hurled, while adults and kids figure out how to deal with it and keep the peace.This is the third episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle's six-part series about kids in New York City who are caught up, one way or another, in the criminal justice system. Ear Hustle would like to thank: Joanne Smith-Darden, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Ruth T. Koehler Endowed Professor in Children's Services, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; Heather McCauley, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; and Adam Brown, Associate Professor, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York, for their tremendous support of this project. Big thanks, too, to the Drama Club team — including Josie Whittlesey, Cesar Rosado, Tiffany “Tiny” Cruz, Abby Pierce, Sophie Jones, and Ashley Adams. You can find out more about their work here.And thanks to Nancy Ginsberg, Aylese Kanze, and Commissioner Danhauser at New York City's Administration for Children's Services for saying “yes” to this project.As always, thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams at the Central California Women's Facility for their support of our work.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nigel and Earlonne get a peek inside one of Crossroad's residential halls, and hear from kids and staff about what it's like to live and work here. Along the way, they cause some drama of their own. This is the second episode of “The Loop,” Ear Hustle's six-part series about kids in New York City who are caught up, one way or another, in the criminal justice system. Ear Hustle would like to thank: Joanne Smith-Darden, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Ruth T. Koehler Endowed Professor in Children's Services, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; Heather McCauley, Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University and Co-Director, SPARK Lab; and Adam Brown, Associate Professor, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, City University of New York, for their tremendous support of this project. Big thanks, too, to the Drama Club team — including Josie Whittlesey, Cesar Rosado, Tiffany “Tiny” Cruz, Abby Pierce, Sophie Jones, and Ashley Adams. You can find out more about their work here.And thanks to Nancy Ginsberg, Aylese Kanze, and Commissioner Danhauser at New York City's Administration for Children's Services for saying “yes” to this project.As always, thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associate Warden Lewis, and Lt. Newborg at the California Institution for Women; and Warden De La Cruz and Lt. Williams at the Central California Women's Facility for their support of our work.Support our team and get even more Ear Hustle by subscribing to Ear Hustle Plus today. Sign up at earhustlesq.com/plus or directly in Apple Podcasts. Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices