Podcasts about sociology anthropology

Dr. Karen Strier is the Vilas Research Professor and Irven Devore Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Karen is a Primate behavioral ecologist. She is working to understand the biological basis of human behavior, evolution, and adaptation by studying our closest living relatives. Research in Karen's group involves observing a critically endangered primate, the northern muriqui, in its natural habitat to understand how their behaviors are similar to or different from human behaviors. When she's not in the lab or observing primates in the wild, Karen enjoys being outside, going for walks in nature, cooking delicious multi-course meals for her friends and family, reading, and spending time with her cats. Karen received her B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Biology from Swarthmore College, and she was awarded her M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University. After completing her Ph.D., Karen served as a lecturer at Harvard University and subsequently became a faculty member at Beloit College. She joined the faculty at UW-Madison in 1989. Karen has received numerous honors and awards throughout her career, including being elected as a Fellow of the American Anthropological Association, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, and a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In addition, she is an Honorary Member of the Latin American Society of Primatologists and the Brazilian Society of Primatologists, and she has received an Honorary Doctoral Degree from the University of Chicago. Karen has been the recipient of the Presidential Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation, the H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship, Kellett Mid-Career Faculty Researcher Award, and WARF Professorship from UW-Madison, the Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research & Public Service from UW-Madison, and the Distinguished Primatologist Awards from the American Society of Primatologists and the Midwest Primate Interest Group. She is currently the President of the International Primatological Society. In our interview, Karen shares more about her life and science.

Dr. Darrel Ray - All About SexDivorced: ChristianityCONTENT WARNING: Today I'm speaking with Dr. Darrel Ray all about sex. From Purity Culture to ethical nonmonogamy to sex and aging – we cover it in this episode!Dr. Darrel Ray is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of Recovering from Religion. He holds a Masters' Degree in religion, a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology and a Doctorate in Psychology.In addition to being a psychologist for many decades, Dr. Ray is the author of several books, including “The God Virus - How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God - How Religion Distorts Sexuality".Darrel has spoken at several of my events, including the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference, when he spoke about The Sex Addiction Panic and Its Religious Roots.FIND Dr. RAY:https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/https://www.seculartherapy.org/Support this podcast by becoming a Member of the CORT YouTube channel When you Support this podcast by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video. Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastFollow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media: Mastodon: JaniceSelbie@mas.toThreads: Wisecounsellor@threads.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligionTwitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellorTwitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Support the show

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by  Second Cup With Keith Podcast. Keith Giles will provide new insights and perspectives on a variety of questions and topics related to the Christian faith. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite coffee or tea, and let's learn something new together.In this episode we chat with Neenah MahadevAssistant Professor Neena Mahadev is an anthropologist with research, theoretical, and teaching expertise in the anthropology of religion, media and ritual mediations, political economy, pluralism, political theologies, South Asia, and Inter-Asian Studies. She has carried out extensive fieldwork in Sri Lanka, and also in Singapore. She received her PhD in Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University, an MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, and a BA in Sociology/Anthropology from Carleton College. Dr Mahadev serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Global Buddhism, and also for the new book series New Directions in the Anthropology of Christianity. She holds a stewardship role as an Advisory Board Member of Omnia Institute, an international organization dedicated to grassroots Inter-Religious Peacemaking work in several sites of conflict.You can connect with Neena on:Facebook     Instagram     Twitter     You can purchase Karma and Grace on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest     The New Evangelicals     Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly FaithJonathan Foster     Sacred Thoughts     Holy Heretics     Reframing Our StoriesEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Religion impacts our brains and nervous systems. The evidence is easy to see and is experienced by many people. Dr. Ray will show how emotions like fear and disgust are used by religion. He will also demonstrate how religion interferes with our normal attachment systems and how religion distorts normal development from childhood to adulthood among many other things. If you have experienced trauma, can't get over fear of hell, feel disgust at things that seem normal to other people, you will find this an interesting and helpful talk. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder and president of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters's Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recovering-from-religion/message

With the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers in the news, as well as male lone-shooters almost daily, we might ask: “What is going on with men and boys?” Or maybe you've heard the term "incel" and wondered where that is coming from? This week on RfRx, Dr. Ray will discuss a wide range of issues, trends and statistics that may surprise you - from dating site trends, to college attendance, marriage, and a host of other things affecting men and boys. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/recovering-from-religion/message

Timmy has a conversation with psychologist and Author Dr. Darrel Ray about How Religious Beliefs Impact Our Sex Lives. Maybe you were raised in a Christian home and you know very well the beliefs within that teaching that make sex out to be evil, especially non-married sex. Even masturbation is touted to be evil. Lot's to talk about here, enjoy! WHO IS DR. DARREL RAY Dr. Darrel W. Ray is author of four books, two on organizational team issues, The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture which explores the social-psychology of religion and his latest book, Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality. He has been a psychologist for over 30 years, practicing counseling and clinical psychology for 10 years then moved into organizational psychology and consulting. He has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a MA degree in religion as well as a BA in Sociology/Anthropology and a Doctorate in psychology. https://www.seculartherapy.org/dr-darrel-ray --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/support

“Truly passionate, alive people will inspire others to be passionate. Plant those seeds, even if we may never see them become mighty oaks.”- Rachel Muredzwa Rachel Muredzwa is the Director of Equity & Inclusion at Ohio State University's College of Nursing. She is a seasoned DE&I professional, community impact leader, and higher education administrator with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in inclusive youth development programming. Before working with the College of Nursing at Ohio State University, Rachel served as the Coordinator for the Office of Student Money Management at Austin Community College. She also previously served as the Director of the Office for Student Support Services at the University of Chicago and as an Assistant Director at DePaul University. Rachel holds a Master of Social Work degree from Ohio State University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology from Ohio Wesleyan University. Rachel joins us today to discuss how she's working with Ohio State University's College of Nursing to make an impact through education and inclusion. She discusses why active listening and non-violent communication are essential skills for being a DE&I professional and impact leader and how we can get education and insight from anyone and everywhere. She explains why there is no need for a zero-sum game for human beings and elaborates on the value of igniting the passion of young people. She also highlights how advocacy and social justice are the bread and butter of social work. She outlines the different outreach programs the College of Nursing organizes within and beyond the borders of Ohio State University. This week on Breaking Barriers: Rachel's professional journey to Ohio State University, her current role as Director of DE&I, and how it functions within Ohio State University Why universities are in a unique position to do social impact work How Rachel's background in social work informs the work she does in her current role as Director of DE&I Meeting students where they are and why Rachel is personally invested in intersectionality Rachel's philosophy as a DE&I professional and community impact leader The Summer Institute for Future Nurses and other community outreach programs at Ohio State University's College of Nursing The role of coaches and mentors in activating the next generation's dreams Connect with Rachel Muredzwa: Ohio State University Ohio State University on LinkedIn Ohio State University on Instagram Ohio State University on Facebook Ohio State University on Twitter Rachel Muredzwa on LinkedIn This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started, please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Rachel Muredzwa is the Director of Equity & Inclusion at Ohio State University's College of Nursing. She is a seasoned DE&I professional, community impact leader, and higher education administrator with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in inclusive youth development programming. Before working with the College of Nursing at Ohio State University, Rachel served as the Coordinator for the Office of Student Money Management at Austin Community College. She also previously served as the Director of the Office for Student Support Services at the University of Chicago and as an Assistant Director at DePaul University. Rachel holds a Master of Social Work degree from Ohio State University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology from Ohio Wesleyan University. Rachel joins us today to discuss how she's working with Ohio State University's College of Nursing to make an impact through education and inclusion. She discusses why active listening and non-violent communication are essential skills for being a DE&I professional and impact leader and how we can get education and insight from anyone and everywhere. She explains why there is no need for a zero-sum game for human beings and elaborates on the value of igniting the passion of young people. She also highlights how advocacy and social justice are the bread and butter of social work and outlines the different outreach programs the College of Nursing organizes within and beyond the borders of Ohio State University. “Truly passionate, alive people will inspire others to be passionate. Plant those seeds, even if we may never see them become mighty oaks.”- Rachel Muredzwa This week on Breaking Barriers: ●     Rachel's professional journey to Ohio State University, her current role as Director of DE&I, and how it functions within Ohio State University●     Why universities are in a unique position to do social impact work●     How Rachel's background in social work informs the work she does in her current role as Director of DE&I●     Meeting students where they are and why Rachel is personally invested in intersectionality●     Rachel's philosophy as a DE&I professional and community impact leader●     The Summer Institute for Future Nurses and other community outreach programs at Ohio State University's College of Nursing●     The role of coaches and mentors in activating the next generation's dreams Connect with Rachel Muredzwa: ●     Ohio State University●     Ohio State University on LinkedIn●     Ohio State University on Instagram●     Ohio State University on Facebook●     Ohio State University on Twitter●     Rachel Muredzwa on LinkedIn  This podcast is brought to you by Hire Ground Hire Ground is a technology company whose mission is to bridge the wealth gap through access to procurement opportunities. Hire Ground is making the enterprise ecosystem more viable, profitable, and competitive by clearing the path for minority-led, women-led, LGBT-led, and veteran-led small businesses to contribute to the global economy as suppliers to enterprise organizations. For more information on getting started please visit us @ hireground.io today! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Meet Ruth. Ruth Carlock is the Support Service Case Manager and Public Policy at the Brain Injury Association of Maryland. Her career experience includes time as an ACT case manager, support planner, residential counselor, social work case manager, and PRP specialist. She has worked with a diverse set of populations, from geriatric clients, LGBTQIA+, and clients suffering with mental health diagnoses. Her dual bachelor's is in Psychology and Sociology & Anthropology, and she is currently focusing on her master's in social work. She provides administrative case management for BI Waiver participants which involves at least quarterly visits with participants to ensure health and safety needs are met, developing service plans based on participants goals and needs in collaboration with individual, family, and providers, and assists with problem solving and resource access as needed. In her policy role, Ruth participates in stakeholder groups at both state and national levels, tracks legislation, collaborates on bill testimony, provides feedback on proposed regulation changes and policy priorities. In support of BIAMD's information and assistance role, Ruth is one of several staff who answers phone calls and emails from individuals, caregivers and professionals and connects them with brain injury resources and services to address their individual needs. She also provides support for BIAMD's events.    #5Thoughts Flashback: Birthdays, Battles, and Brains   For more information you can visit www.biamd.org or call the free helpline at 1-800-221-6443.   BIAMD 2023 Conference Info Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor's convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites.

We'll be taking a closer look at the challenges of protecting Palestinian heritage sites and antiquities under Israel's occupation and will be illuminating Israel's attempts to appropriate the past, often in violation of international law according to archaeologists and UN officials, in order to deepen its control over the land. We're live with two very special guests: Dr Hamdan Taha reestablished the Palestinian Department of Antiquities in 1994, serving as its Director General (1995 – 2004). He was a professor in the Department of Archaeology at Birzeit University and also served as the Palestinian Deputy Minister of Tourism (2014) and as National Director of the World Heritage Program in Palestine (2002 – 2014). Dr Iman Saca is a Professor of anthropology specializing in community archeology, Chair of the Department of Sociology Anthropology and Criminal Justice at St. Xavier University - Chicago. As part of her research, Iman also worked on listing two important sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List; one in Palestine (Battir Land of Olives and Vines) the other in Qatar (al Zubarah Archaeological site).

We are tackling Covid again this week–and asking some big questions. 1: Did the CDC lie? There have been serious concerns about potential vaccine harms in the VAERS data.  2: Why was this ignored by the CDC? Weren't they supposed to monitor it? Didn't they describe how they were going to monitor VAERS for signals of harm? Our guest this week, Dr. Josh Guetzkow, answers these questions and more. . He is responsible for a FOIA request to the CDC that allowed him to check the data and he provides us with an amazing narrative and explanation of the CDC reports.  Did they lie? The answer and conclusion can only be a resounding “YES” as he unpacks the details.  As Tim says: “You may want to wear a helmet to keep your head from exploding”.  More about Dr. Guetzkow:  Doctor Josh Guetzkow is a senior lecturer and assistant professor in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology and Institute of Criminology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University and completed his PhD. at Harvard University with the Robert Wood Johnson Scholars in Health Policy Research Program. His fields of interest include: Criminal justice and social policy; culture and policymaking; social control; law and society; sociology of knowledge; mental health. LINKS: More from Dr. Guetzkow: Substack: https://jackanapes.substack.com/ Our Advice! Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers.  The Fine Print! All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice. Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at doc@bsfreemd.com or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG. Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www)  GET SOCIAL WITH US! Instagram:: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfree

Dr Darrel Ray joins us to discuss the striking similarities between how belief systems spread and how microorganisms spread. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

“Medical gaslighting” of women and other groups has been described in popular media. As a physician, I never want to think that I am gaslighting, or purposefully dismissing, patients and their concerns. From a sociological perspective, medical decision-making has built-in bias or schemas or mental representations, and there are entire systems around this that need to be addressed for more equitable care. Listen in to a sociological analysis of medical decision-making and how more awareness of bias within systems can be beneficial. Dr. Karen Luftey Spencer, MA PhD is a Professor of Health and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. She researches medical decision making, health disparities, and patient-provider relationships. She received her BA in Sociology/Anthropology from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1993, and her MA and PhD in Sociology from Indiana University in 1995 and 2000. She was recently quoted in a NYT article titled, “Women Are Calling Out ‘Medical Gaslighting'” (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/28/well/live/gaslighting-doctors-patients-health.html). Link to her article on social foundations of health care inequality and treatment bias https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Karen-Spencer-5/publication/303482505_Social_Foundations_of_Health_Care_Inequality_and_Treatment_Bias/links/57ffd3a308aec3e477eac646/Social-Foundations-of-Health-Care-Inequality-and-Treatment-Bias.pdf. 

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Expel's East Mid-Enterprise Sales Leader, Carlton Walker, '10. He has served on the Alumni Council and the Maroon Council, and he was recently confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees. After Colgate, he completed his MBA at UNC's Kenan-Flagler Business School. While at Colgate he played Varsity Football, served on the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, and received his BA in Sociology/Anthropology.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Citibank's Senior Vice President, Business Management and Strategic Initiatives, Tené Redmon, '06. The daughter of Sandra Allen ‘ 81 and Stephen Redmon '80. Tené has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She leads cross functional teams in designing and executing corporate strategy, developing high performing teams, driving innovation and inspiring breakthrough performance in the financial services industry. She currently supports various community efforts, including Junior Achievement and the development of a new breakthrough museum experience, the Universal Hip Hop Museum. After Colgate, she completed her MBA at the University of Connecticut with a double concentration in Marketing and International Business. Her academic journey also included studies at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad, Emlyon Business School in France and Emory University. While at Colgate, she received her BA with a double concentration in Political Science and Sociology/ Anthropology.

The idea of sex addiction is a religious notion at its root. Since 1983 religions have used the idea of sex addiction as a tool of Purity Culture. In this discussion, Dr Darrel Ray joins us once again to talk about the roots of the concept of sex addiction and how it affects you and our entire culture. This does not mean people don't have concerns and problems with their sexual behavior, but we need to treat the real issues NOT an imaginary problem based in religious ideology. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Many people who leave religions struggle to overcome the inaccurate ideas they spread about sex. In this talk, Dr. Darrel Ray discusses how to overcome some of these issues in order to live a fuller life. RfRx talks are recorded every Monday at 7pm Central Time. Please consider joining us live. Information about upcoming shows and a link to join the meeting can be found at https://recoveringfromreligion.org/rfrx Dr. Ray is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: two on organizational teamwork as well as "The God Virus - How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

#402: In this episode, Michael Gardon chats with Dr. Amy Beacom and Sue Campbell. Dr. Amy Beacom is the Founder and CEO of the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, the first consultancy in the US to focus exclusively on parental leave. Drawing on over 25 years in executive leadership development and coaching, Amy consults with Fortune 100 companies, international organizations, and working parents, transforming the way our companies and our country engage with the parental leave transition. Amy created the first evidence-based parental leave transition coaching model and distilled it into this book, the first of its kind to provide step-by-step guidance for navigating this complex life transition. She has trained and supervised parental leave coaches both in the US and Australia and the manager-focused training program she created can be found in over 80 countries around the world. She regularly appears on expert panels, conferences, and podcasts and has been quoted in such publications as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Working Mother. Amy holds a BA in Sociology/Anthropology with a minor in Gender Studies from Lewis and Clark College, an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a doctorate, also from Columbia University, combining Organizational Psychology, Women's Leadership, Work/Family, and Applied Anthropology. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and their son and daughter. Sue Campbell is a writer, author, and coach who has worked with the Center for Parental Leave Leadership since its early days, helping to communicate the transformative impact of their core mission. Her professional background includes twelve years in public service, seven of those as a business systems analyst leading projects and teams to deliver process improvements through technology. Her writing, often focused on issues important to parents, has been published in many outlets, including Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Scary Mommy, and Mamalode. She is also the author of, The Cat, the Cash, the Leap, and the List, a novel for middle grade readers. Sue lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.

When we dove into the idea of unpacking societal stressors on the youngest generation entering the workforce here on The Generational View podcast, our intent was to promote intergenerational understanding and create an overall more efficient workplace environment with that newly found connection. What we actually found is that this powerful generation has a lot to say, when given a safe platform to speak on. So we will continue our journey on the What Gen Z Wants series of The Generational View podcast to hear just what they have to say…   If you missed the last conversations with LatinX and API GenZs, head to The Generational View podcast website at www.thegenerationalview.com to catch up on this and other previous episodes. Don't forget to leave a review if you love it!   Our Guests Greear Webb is currently a junior Morehead-Cain Scholar at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and he was also selected as a 2020 Youth Voter Ambassador through Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. Amil Greene is a legal intern at a law firm and passionate about improving family law within communities with a Bachelor's in Political Science and Sociology/Anthropology. Britny Clayton-Mitchell is a Finance Analyst at a large global company with a Bachelor's of Finance from Prairie View A & M University.   What you'll hear in this episode The biggest challenges faced by their generation (00:45) The degree of responsibility that companies have to solve problems like system racism (7:22) What are some of the things they look for in organizations they are thinking about joining (14:22) The personal importance of organization's commitment to diversity (31:30) The one societal issue that they want to see fixed now (42:30)

Religions teach nothing about actual sexuality, biology and why our bodies work as they do. In this talk Dr. Ray will be discussing some basic facts about sex, evolution and human sexuality, like why is the penis shaped as it is? What is it with all those sperm males produce? What is sexual dimorphism? Are we chimps, gorillas or bonobos? We breed cows, chickens and other animals, could we be breeding ourselves as well? Learning the science of sex can help you make your own decisions about your sexuality and help you throw away the 3,000 year old ideas found in religious indoctrination. Trigger warning: This discussion contains images of genetalia and acknowledges the existence of sex. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. Hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director and Kara Griffin, RfR Helpline Agent Recorded on June 21, 2021 For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Anwar Rajan Sadeek is an American entrepreneur, adventure enthusiast, world traveler, real estate developer, investor, and now, author. Born in Paramaribo, Suriname on June 19, 1980 to Guyanese parents, then moved to Toronto, Canada at 8 months old. Establishing Canadian citizenship, Anwar's family then immigrated to the United States of America in 1984. A proud lifelong resident of Miami, he graduated from Florida International University with an BA in Sociology/Anthropology in 2002. Afterwards Anwar completed his MBA at Nova Southeastern University in 2004. His talent for being a curriculum writer led to the founding American Worldwide Academy, a private high school and career school in Florida. Anwar's greatest loss of all time was his misunderstanding of what marriage life is and what the contemporary way marriage should be. After countless hours of research, interviews, and surveys, Anwar shares his vision of how to find the one for you and the best way to always find success in marriage.Testimonials“This is definitely not the mainstream standard as it relates correlates social norms, but when you considering our nature, this seems like the best way to be married in the 21st Century.”— Arvin Jadoo, MD – Dermatologist Miami, FL“I used to think that something was wrong with me, because I couldn't find the One. After reading this book, I have now found the one and I now know how great it is to be married.”—Sheyla Sandoval, Realtor Associate in Miami, FL“Throughout my life, I struggled with the frustration of failed relationships. When my marriage did not work out, I was convinced I was the problem, and I would never find the One. The author makes marriage something simple. I love how this new idea of marriage helped me feel empowered. Married our way changed my life, and I hope it helps modernize the old concept of marriage.”—Cyana Alvarez, JD Candidate – NSU College of Law Learn more about getting the best life from marriage and learn hour marriage coaching can help you by visiting www.marriedourway.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/anwar-r-sadeek-founder-of-the-married-our-way-movement-and-author-of-the-book-married-indefinitely

Anwar Rajan Sadeek is an American entrepreneur, adventure enthusiast, world traveler, real estate developer, investor, and now, author. Born in Paramaribo, Suriname on June 19, 1980 to Guyanese parents, then moved to Toronto, Canada at 8 months old. Establishing Canadian citizenship, Anwar's family then immigrated to the United States of America in 1984. A proud lifelong resident of Miami, he graduated from Florida International University with an BA in Sociology/Anthropology in 2002. Afterwards Anwar completed his MBA at Nova Southeastern University in 2004. His talent for being a curriculum writer led to the founding American Worldwide Academy, a private high school and career school in Florida. Anwar's greatest loss of all time was his misunderstanding of what marriage life is and what the contemporary way marriage should be. After countless hours of research, interviews, and surveys, Anwar shares his vision of how to find the one for you and the best way to always find success in marriage.Testimonials“This is definitely not the mainstream standard as it relates correlates social norms, but when you considering our nature, this seems like the best way to be married in the 21st Century.”— Arvin Jadoo, MD – Dermatologist Miami, FL“I used to think that something was wrong with me, because I couldn't find the One. After reading this book, I have now found the one and I now know how great it is to be married.”—Sheyla Sandoval, Realtor Associate in Miami, FL“Throughout my life, I struggled with the frustration of failed relationships. When my marriage did not work out, I was convinced I was the problem, and I would never find the One. The author makes marriage something simple. I love how this new idea of marriage helped me feel empowered. Married our way changed my life, and I hope it helps modernize the old concept of marriage.”—Cyana Alvarez, JD Candidate – NSU College of Law Learn more about getting the best life from marriage and learn hour marriage coaching can help you by visiting www.marriedourway.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/anwar-r-sadeek-founder-of-the-married-our-way-movement-and-author-of-the-book-married-indefinitely

Alex Khasnabish is a writer, researcher, and teacher committed to collective liberation living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on unceded and unsurrendered Mi'kmaw territory. He is a Professor in Sociology & Anthropology at Mount Saint Vincent University. His research focuses on radical imagination, radical politics, social justice, and social movements. His recent books include What MovesUs: The Lives and Times of the Radical Imagination (co-edited with Max Haiven), The Radical Imagination: Social Movement Research in the Age of Austerity (co-authored with Max Haiven), and Insurgent Encounters: Transnational Ethnography, Activism, and the Political (co-edited with Jeffrey Juris).We are happy to have Alex with us speaking to his background and current work at the intersection of scholarship and political engagement. Alex shares how he came into his path as well as the unfolding of his conflicted relationship with academia, researching and teaching in the space of political imagination. What can research do with and for social movements ? How can we use research as a tool to make the struggles for social justice stronger and more ambitious ?. Alex gives us a small glimpse into Radical Imagination, a project where he – together with other scholars – attempts to find answers to these questions. Lastly as a speaker of Why the world needs Anthropology, Mobilizing the Planet he shares how he will be contributing to the theme as well as his advice and thoughts to those considering to attend. Listen to the episode to hear more about it.Mentioned in Podcast:Why the World needs Anthropology, Mobilizing the Planet September 2021 https://www.applied-anthropology.com/speaker/alex-khasnabish/Learn more about the Radical Imagination project.Social Media :Website :  https://alexkhasnabish.com/

Religion can distort many things in our lives that are natural, including sex! Have you been taught that sex is only permitted in the context of marriage or procreation? Or that anything other than a monogamous heterosexual relationship will lead to damnation? That porn is addictive and will lead to a degenerate behavior? Do you struggle with guilt because you masturbate? We'll be tackling these questions and more along with providing some helpful tools for those of us who are struggling with these issues. Praia Westerband-Otero, LMHC, CASAC is a licensed mental health counselor and a credentialed alcohol and substance use counselor with experience providing individual psychotherapy, relationship counseling and sex therapy. She is in the process of becoming an AASECT certified sex therapist with an emphasis on alternative relationships. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. More about Praia Westerband-Otero: https://remotementalhealth.net/ny/praia by MyTherapist New York Dr. Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. He has lectured around the world on sexuality and the myth of sex and porn addiction. This discussion is hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director, and Todd Yoder, the RfR Helpline Director. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

PTSD is a well-known phenomenon stemming from traumatic experiences, such as war, car accidents, or physical abuse. Dr. Ray and Dr. Garcia will be bringing to light how religion can be added to that list of PTSD causes as well as the psychology behind Religious Trauma. They will also discuss concrete ways to identify and deal with the effects of Religious Trauma. Dr. Garcia is a world expert in treating PTSD. He is a respected psychologist, teacher & researcher in San Antonio who explores how evolutionary psychology and biology have influenced human tendencies toward violence in religion. He is also an Asst. Prof at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.  He has a regular blog on Psychology Today and is the author of "Alpha God: The Psychology of Religious Violence and Oppression," along with “Sex, Power, and Partisanship: How Evolutionary Science Makes Sense of our Political Divide.” It's bound to be a good discussion as we will also discuss concrete ways to identify and deal with the effects of Religious Trauma that you may be experiencing.  Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Religions teach a lot of harmful ideas about our bodies and sexuality, none of which are based in biology or even reality. Coming out of religion, many people experience difficulty with knowing who they are sexually. Some people have experienced trauma around their sexuality and have deep doubts rooted in Purity Culture. Most people need to learn new ideas, skills and may need therapy to overcome past abuse - both physical and psychological. Dr. Ray will talk about ways to identify roadblocks to accepting your sexuality and learning to thrive as a sexual being. Dr Darrel Ray is the Founder & President of Recovering from Religion. He has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: including "The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality". Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. Hosted by Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director, and Kara Griffin, RfR Helpline Agent & Hangout Host Recorded on May the 10th, 2021. The primary focus of Recovering from Religion (RfR) is to offer hope, healing, and support to those struggling with issues of doubt and non-belief. This transitional period is an ongoing process that can result in a range of emotions, as well as a ripple effect of consequences throughout an individual's life. We are here to help each other through this journey. For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok. Volunteer: http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/volunteer Donate: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Dr. Nicole Wilms and I discuss women in sports, transgender women's participation in sports, and the attack on critical race theory. Nicole Willms received her B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Spanish from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Virginia. She later completed her studies at the University of Southern California, where she received her Master's and Ph.D. in Sociology, with a certificate in Gender Studies. Willms' research focuses on the intersection of gender and race in American Sports. Her 2017 book, When Women Rule the Court: Gender, Race, and Japanese American Basketball, explores a community context that produced stellar female athletes and new understandings about gender and sport. Born in Seattle, Washington, and resident of Spokane, Washington since 2011, Willms considers herself a Northwesterner at heart. Her favorite activities are jogging, kayaking, reading fiction, spending time with friends and family, and dabbling in her favorite sport, basketball, as a player, fan, or coach.

Randa Siniora is the General Director of the Women's Center for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC). She is a human rights and women’s rights activists with a professional experience in the field of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for over 35 years. Earlier, she was the Senior Executive Director of the Palestinian Independent Commission for Human Rights (ICHR) from 2007 to 2015 and the General Director of Al- Haq, Law in the Service of Man (2001-2005). Previously she also headed the Networking and Advocacy at the WCLAC and worked as a Legal Researcher and Coordinator of the Women's Rights Program at Al-Haq. (1987-1997). Randa Siniora was the first Palestinian woman ever to brief the UN Security Council on Women Peace and Security (WPS) in 2018. In 2019, she was selected among the 100 most influential people in gender policy around the world, one of the largest and most prominent global lists that was drawn from over 9,000 nominations to recognize and celebrate the hard work being done on gender policy by many around the world. Randa has an LLM in International Human Rights Law from the University of Essex/UK and an MA Degree in Sociology-Anthropology from the American University in Cairo. Brief about our guest: Randa Siniora is the General Director of the Women's Center for Legal Aid and Counselling (WCLAC). She is a human rights and women’s rights activists with a professional experience in the field of International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law for over 35 years. Randa Siniora was the first Palestinian woman ever to brief the UN Security Council on Women Peace and Security (WPS) in 2018. In 2019, she was selected among the 100 most influential people in gender policy around the world. Randa has an LLM in International Human Rights Law from the University of Essex/UK and an MA Degree in Sociology-Anthropology from the American University in Cairo. Podcast topics & References: Sophie Richter-Devroe, “Women’s Political Activism in Palestine: Peace building, Resistance, and Survival (2018) Ishraq Othman @othmanishraq Humood Alkhudher @humoodalkhudher #Podcast #Qatarpodcast #WME_Podcast #Womenofthemiddleeast #Qatar #Middleeast #activism #Feminism #equality #wmepodcast #womeninpalestine

Associated Links: Blog: https://harrisees.wordpress.com/2020/10/18/spouse-exchange-traditions/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoS6H2R1Or4MtabrkofdOMw/videos Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracieHarris Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tharris1773/ Paypal: http://paypal.me/athomeinmyhead Helpful Resources: "Functions and Limitations of Alaskan Eskimo Wife Trading" by Lawrence Hennigh, Department of Sociology-Anthropology, Southern Oregon College, Ashland, OR. [http://pubs.aina.ucalgary.ca/arctic/Arctic23-1-24.pdf] "A Good Spouse is Hard to Find: Marriage, Spouse Exchange, and Infatuation Among the Copper Inuit", by Pamela R. Stern and Richard G. Condon. [https://books.google.com/books?id=H4qQPfYEWNQC&pg=PA197&lpg=PA197&dq=%22There+is+a+great+deal+of+evidence+in+the+ethnographic+literature+to+suggest+that+Inuit+husbands+and+wives+had+strong+affective+ties%22&source=bl&ots=LRjS7MV6OB&sig=ACfU3U2jNG9gdY2wQbNscDwP4JnwLf9hxQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjn44LUqL7sAhUEXa0KHfAYC6sQ6AEwAHoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=%22There%20is%20a%20great%20deal%20of%20evidence%20in%20the%20ethnographic%20literature%20to%20suggest%20that%20Inuit%20husbands%20and%20wives%20had%20strong%20affective%20ties%22&f=false] Encyclopedia.com: History > US and Canada > North American Indigenous Peoples > Inuit [https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/united-states-and-canada/north-american-indigenous-peoples/inuit] Music Credits: “Wishful Thinking” - Dan Lebowitz [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOg3zLw7St5V4N7O8HSoQRA] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracie-harris/support

In this episode, we switch gears to shine some light on an area of the food system that may not be overtly understood as critical by many. Dr. Matthew Sanderson, Randall C. Hill Distinguished Professor of sociology, anthropology, and social work and professor of sociology at Kansas Statue University joins our three hosts in discussion. Sanderson's research aims to better understand the social aspects of human nature as major drivers in approaches to relations between people and the ecosphere. His research includes a focus on social processes that integrate economies, politics, and cultures into an increasingly shared — but sometimes contested — space.

Dr. Darrel Ray is the author of several books including “The God Virus: How Religion Infects our Lives and Culture” and “Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality”, and he's the founder of the wonderful organization Recovering From Religion and The Secular Therapy Project. A psychologist for over 40 years and a student of religion, Darrel holds a BA in Sociology/Anthropology, Masters in Religion, and a Doctorate in Psychology. He's such a joy to talk with and has the most infectious laugh in all of atheism! Recovering From Religion: http://recoveringfromreligion.org/ Secular Therapy Project: http://seculartherapy.org Darrel's Books: http://polkatheists.org/darrel-ray-books Freethought in Florida is a production of the Atheist Community of Polk County, Inc. (ACPC) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The opinions and views expressed on this program are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily represent the ACPC. Learn more or donate at http://www.polkatheists.org

Brandon Shi is a second generation, Chinese American senior studying Sociology/Anthropology and minoring in psychology at Swarthmore College. His passion lies in social justice, more specifically dismantling the mass incarceration system in America. In this episode, we discuss Asian food and its impact on our lives in America. We dive into American school cafeterias, Asian parents’ food language, and the current COVID-19 pandemic. Connect with Brandon: @bshizzle90 Youtube Channels: @strictlydumpling @ DaoYueShe Official Channel Connect with us: IG: @mxasianamerican Email: mxasianamerican@gmail.com Support: patreon.com/mxasianamerican

For this episode I interview Mervyn Horgan, an Associate Professor in the department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Guelph. If you think it would be interesting to talk to a sociologist about the potential outcomes of social-distancing, you would be right! We discuss what shared space looks like in a climate of quarantine, how social dynamics shift when we're universally impacted by a global crisis, and the importance of archiving our social histories.This interview was originally recorded on March 24th 2020 Get on the email list at bridgingthesocialdistance.substack.com

Professor in Sociology/Anthropology at the Lebanese American University, Paul Tabar, talks in this interview about the trends of protests, female presence and the message that brought together Lebanese people of different sects. - نسبة النساء المشاركات في التظاهرات الحاشدة في بغداد وبيروت في ازدياد وقائمة مطالبهن تمتد لتتجاوز مطالبات الشارع المعتادة.

Surprise! You get an extra episode this week! Cass and Marie interview Dr. Darrel Ray. Dr. Ray is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of Recovering from Religion and founder of The Secular Therapy Project. He has been a psychologist for over forty years and is the author of four books: two on organizational teamwork as well as "The God Virus: How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture" and "Sex and God: How Religion Distorts Sexuality”. Dr. Ray has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in Psychology. We taped this conversation with Dr. Darrel Ray on May 12, 2019. Thanks for listening and "Be a Yes-Sayer to What Is".   We interview people you don’t know, about a subject no one wants to talk about. We hope to encourage people in the process of deconstructing their faith and help curb the loneliness that accompanies it. We think the world is a better place when more people live by sight, not by faith. Please subscribe to our podcast, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, we offer these podcasts freely. And your support truly makes a difference. You can support us monetarily in two easy ways: you can pledge a monthly donation through Patreon: www.patreon.com/eapodcast, or leave a lump-sum donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com.   ​Produced by Cass Midgley and Marie D'Elephant Website: everyonesagnostic.com Facebook: fb.me/everyonesagnostic Twitter: @evry1sagnostic  Instagram: @everyonesagnostic YouTube: tinyurl.com/sayyestowhatis Patreon: link

Dr. Karen Strier is the Vilas Research Professor and Irven Devore Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Karen is a Primate behavioral ecologist. She is working to understand the biological basis of human behavior, evolution, and adaptation by studying our closest living relatives. Research in Karen’s group involves observing a critically endangered primate, the northern muriqui, in its natural habitat to understand how their behaviors are similar to or different from human behaviors. When she’s not in the lab or observing primates in the wild, Karen enjoys being outside, going for walks in nature, cooking delicious multi-course meals for her friends and family, reading, and spending time with her cats. Karen received her B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Biology from Swarthmore College, and she was awarded her M.A. and Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University. After completing her Ph.D., Karen served as a lecturer at Harvard University and subsequently became a faculty member at Beloit College. She joined the faculty at UW-Madison in 1989. Karen has received numerous honors and awards throughout her career, including being elected as a Fellow of the American Anthropological Association, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, and a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In addition, she is an Honorary Member of the Latin American Society of Primatologists and the Brazilian Society of Primatologists, and she has received an Honorary Doctoral Degree from the University of Chicago. Karen has been the recipient of the Presidential Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation, the H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship, Kellett Mid-Career Faculty Researcher Award, and WARF Professorship from UW-Madison, the Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research & Public Service from UW-Madison, and the Distinguished Primatologist Awards from the American Society of Primatologists and the Midwest Primate Interest Group. She is currently the President of the International Primatological Society. In our interview Karen shares more about her life and science.

Anyone that's been to college knows how difficult it can be. For some college is necessary path to success, for others it can be a complicated maze that traps you in a dark and unforgiving place. It's easy to get lost and lose your focus if you're not properly prepared. On this episode we have a special guest, YaLonda Jackson. Yalonda is a recent graduate from Valdosta State with a Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology & Anthropology. We discuss our experiences that we had in college and all of the downsides of what a post secondary education can bring.

Greta Zarro is Organizing Director at World BEYOND War. She has a background in issue-based community organizing. Her experience includes volunteer recruitment and engagement, event organizing, coalition building, legislative and media outreach, and public speaking. Greta graduated as valedictorian from St. Michael's College with a bachelor's degree in Sociology/Anthropology. She then pursued a master's in Food Studies at New York University before accepting a full-time community organizing job with leading non-profit Food & Water Watch. There, she worked on issues related to fracking, genetically engineered foods, climate change, and the corporate control of our common resources. Greta describes herself as a vegetarian sociologist-environmentalist. She is interested in the interconnections of social-ecological systems and sees the profligacy of the military-industrial complex, as part of the larger corporatocracy, as the root of many cultural and environmental ills. She and her partner currently live in an off-grid tiny home on their organic fruit and vegetable farm in Upstate New York. Greta can be reached at greta@worldbeyondwar.org.

You can find the full episode description, show notes, and links at https://edgeofcomfort.com/eocp7/   "In Myanmar, there are times when you don't see any other tourists. You feel immersed in the culture and what's going on in daily life...It's also the land of five million trillion pagodas!" - Sophia Iaquinta   You are listening to Part 1 of 2. Listen to Part 2. Sophia Iaquinta (@smiaquinta) joins the Edge of Comfort podcast during her exploration of Myanmar. Originally from Nebraska, Sophia attended university in Minnesota to earn a dual degree in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology. She stuck around Minnesota after graduation to work as a nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of a hospital. Throughout two years in the MICU, Sophia often worked 12-hour night shifts for six to seven days in a row. After deciding she didn't want to spend her career in a hospital, Sophia looked for other alternatives. Ideally, alternatives that combined her love for traveling with nursing. This led her to look into joining the Peace Corps. She applied to volunteer with them and was accepted mid-summer 2017. Starting February 2018, Sophia is spending the next two years in Guatemala working as a maternal and child health specialist. After quitting her nursing job, she had a four-month gap between the end of her lease in Minnesota and the Peace Corps start date. She decided to pack her bags and embark on a solo trip around Asia.   Some of the topics we discuss in Part 1 include: Deciding to visit Myanmar despite high political tensions Surprising beauty and landscapes in Myanmar What to actually do in Myanmar Chiang Mai (Thailand) Lantern Festival Being a “cultural” traveler Attempting a technology detox   You can find the full episode description, show notes, and links at https://edgeofcomfort.com/eocp7/  

Sociology professor Allen Furr joins us to discuss his work on a team studying the surgical and psychosocial dimensions of face transplantation surgery.

  Episode 185: Haben Girma - The First Deafblind Harvard Law Graduate, Champion Of Change An internationally acclaimed accessibility leader, Haben Girma has earned recognition as a White House “Champion of Change”, Forbes 30 under 30 leader, and BBC Women of Africa Hero. The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben champions equal access to information for people with disabilities. She has been honored by President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, and many others. People with disabilities represent the largest minority group, numbering one billion worldwide. Reaching a group of this scale creates value for everyone. Organizations that prioritize accessibility benefit by gaining access to a much larger user base, improving the experience for both disabled and non-disabled users, and facilitating further innovation. Watch Haben teach 4,000 developers the connection between Disability & Innovation at Apple’s 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference. Haben has been featured extensively in media round the world, including the BBC, CBS, Forbes, the Washington Post, MTV, NPR, and many more. Haben grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where she currently lives. She holds a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology from Lewis & Clark College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. In addition to her accessibility work, she enjoys salsa dancing, surfing, and traveling the world. Episode 185: Haben Girma - The First Deafblind Harvard Law Graduate, Champion Of Change Subscribe on iTunes  or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show "Excellent leaders are honest about their strengths and weaknesses." In This Episode, You Will Learn: Common themes to sustain excellence: Honest about strengths and weaknesses Great problem solvers High level of self-awareness Haben is Deafblind - she understands her strengths and weaknesses very well Her TED Talk - Advocating for others -- How and why she champions equal access to information for people with disabilities Communicating and hugging President Barack Obama How she communicates -- The use of braille.  For our talk on this podcast, she had an interpreter listen to what I said and then type it out for her to read in braille What are the best ways to communicate with people who are deaf -- Haben helps me understand Why you should never tell her that her story inspires you How chocolate cake played a role in her becoming an advocacy attorney What advice given to others who want to go into advocacy? Start with yourself. Maybe there is a gender bias, religious, or racial. Build up from there... Haben describes how she experiences movies The best piece of advice she's received: Don't insist on doing something by yourself. Ask for help. Work smart. Sometimes it's better to be helped by others What she hopes people learn from her speeches? That she continually adds value to others Haben's thoughts on Helen Keller - She's brilliant Haben's brother is also Deafblind -- He works in technology How she actively makes a choice to ignore fear Why Uber denied her a ride 3 times and what happened Her Goals: Change our culture -- Disability adds value... Trainings & Workshops Continue Learning: Go to Haben's website: habengirma.com Follow Haben on Twitter: @HabenGirma Connect with me on LinkedIn Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 078: Kat Cole – From Hooters Waitress To President of Cinnabon Episode 071: Nate Boyer - Green Beret, Texas Football, The NFL Episode 179: How To Sustain Excellence - The Best Answers From 178 Questions Episode 107: Simon Sinek – Leadership: It Starts With Why Did you enjoy the podcast? If you enjoyed hearing Haben Girma on the show, please don’t hesitate to send me a note on Twitter or email me. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell The Learning Leader Show is supported by FreshBooks: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to FreshBooks.com/Learning and enter LEARNING LEADER in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.evolvefish.comSHOP THE TTA STORE:  http://www.evolvefish.com/The-Thinking-Atheist-s/1840.htmWait.  Sex addiction is a myth?  This podcast features two major parts:1)  The June 20th, 2015 presentation by Dr. Darrel Ray at FreeOK on this very subject.  VIDEO HERE:  https://youtu.be/zzmQsjeqOyk2)  A follow-up radio conversation between Seth Andrews with Dr. Ray to explore some of these issues in more detail.Darrel is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Recovering From Religion. Dr. Ray has been a psychologist for over thirty years and is the author of four books: two on organizational teamwork as well as “The God Virus-How Religion Infects Our Lives and Culture” and “Sex and God-How Religion Distorts Sexuality”.  He has been a student of religion most of his life and holds a Masters Degree in religion as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Anthropology with a Doctorate in psychology. He is also the director of the Recovering From Religion program called The Secular Therapy Project; a groundbreaking effort to anonymously match interested clients with therapists who adhere to evidence based, secular therapeutic practices in their mental health treatment approach.In short...we're talking about sex.  Get ready for an interesting (and frank) discussion. 

This week’s show tackles some of life’s big questions (Why are we here? Where do we go when we die?) by looking at three different systems of knowledge (magic, science, and religion). Katia Yuguis is a doctoral student in the Sociology/Anthropology department at Fordham University. She teaches a class called “Magic, Science, and Religion” and discusses why all three are important, and why we shouldn’t be dismissive of any one of them.

A panel of experts talks about a variety of issues related to Haitian history, culture, spirituality, politics, and policy and donor initiatives to respond to the earthquake crisis over the short and long term. Professor, Ted Henken, Chair, Black and Hispanic Studies Department, Baruch College, moderates the event. Frisner Augustin, Artistic Director, La Troupe Makandal, performs Haitian drumming at the beginning. Speakers include: J. Michael Dash Professor of French, NYU Ned Sublette Musician, ethnomusicologist, and author Lois Wilcken Executive Director, La Troupe Makandal Carolyn Rose-Avila Vice President for Policy and Public and Donor Engagement for Plan USA Carolle Charles Professor, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Baruch College Baruch student Jessica Bordes is present to share personal reflections about her experience in Haiti during the earthquake. Darnide Cayo shares information about outreach opportunities for students through an aid organization she co-founded, Artists Village. The event takes place on February 4, 2010 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 5-150. A Q&A follows.

A panel of experts talks about a variety of issues related to Haitian history, culture, spirituality, politics, and policy and donor initiatives to respond to the earthquake crisis over the short and long term. Professor, Ted Henken, Chair, Black and Hispanic Studies Department, Baruch College, moderates the event. Frisner Augustin, Artistic Director, La Troupe Makandal, performs Haitian drumming at the beginning. Speakers include: J. Michael Dash Professor of French, NYU Ned Sublette Musician, ethnomusicologist, and author Lois Wilcken Executive Director, La Troupe Makandal Carolyn Rose-Avila Vice President for Policy and Public and Donor Engagement for Plan USA Carolle Charles Professor, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Baruch College Baruch student Jessica Bordes is present to share personal reflections about her experience in Haiti during the earthquake. Darnide Cayo shares information about outreach opportunities for students through an aid organization she co-founded, Artists Village. The event takes place on February 4, 2010 at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 5-150. A Q&A follows.