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Welcome to Season 3: Life Updates, Strategies for Healthy Habits, and What's Next for IBS FreedomIn the kickoff episode of season three of the IBS Freedom Podcast, hosts Dr. Nicole DiNezza and Amy Hollenkamp reintroduce themselves and share life updates, including Amy's new baby and Nicole's trip to Orlando. They reflect on challenges and strategies around behavior change, particularly as it relates to gut health. Nicole discusses her program, FODMAP Freedom, and Amy announces her revamped IBS Proof Plan. The hosts highlight plans for the new season, including inviting more guest experts, covering a variety of topics, and the adjusted schedule of bi-weekly episodes.00:00 Welcome Back to Season Three!00:44 Amy's Life Updates: New Baby and Adjustments01:55 Funny Baby Stories and Hair Adventures07:46 Harry Potter and Hogwarts Houses Discussion12:18 Book Writing Progress and Challenges16:18 Exciting Plans for Season Three18:15 The Importance of Behavioral Change in Gut Health21:10 The Challenge of Dealing with SIBO21:38 Stress and Gut Health23:58 Behavior Change and Discomfort Tolerance25:56 The Importance of Habit Formation27:42 Health Anxiety and Mindset34:43 Coaching and Prioritizing Interventions41:34 Working with Us: Programs and Offerings45:06 Season 3 Preview and Closing RemarksLove this episode?Be sure to LIKE it and SUBSCRIBE :)Nikki's Info:- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TriangleHolisticGutHealth- Instagram: @Gut.Microbiome.Queen- FODMAP Freedom in 90 Days: https://www.fodmapfreedom.com/enroll- Private Appts: https://infinityholistichealth.com/Amy's Info:- Practice: https://sibodiaries.com/- Instagram: @Amy_Hollenkamp_RD

Sue Stockdale talks to Cobe Williams, the Director of U.S. programming for Cure Violence Global, as he reflects on his upbringing in Chicago, his exposure to street and gang life, and the impact of violence in his community. From childhood memories of block parties to the absence of a father figure leading him to the streets, Kobe shares poignant moments that shaped his life and perspective on the importance of addressing violence in communities. Learn how Cobe turned his life around to focus on community work, relationships, violence prevention, and the impact of the Cure Violence Global model. About Cobe WilliamsRicardo "Cobe" Williams's journey from the depths of gang life to becoming an international symbol of peace is nothing short of remarkable. His life story reads like a screenplay - born into the notorious Black Disciples, a childhood marred by the brutal murder of his father, and years spent navigating the treacherous waters of gang leadership. Yet, his astonishing turnaround - from gang leader to award-winning peacekeeper and community activist - offers a blueprint for social reform worldwide.His work has been celebrated across media outlets like People Magazine and he has earned many accolades, including the Hero Award from Phillip Zimbardo and the United Nations Peace Award. Cobe serves as Director of US Programs for Cure Violence Global, overseeing training and technical assistance for more than 50 sites across more than 20 cities. Cobe travels the globe training violence interrupters in mediation and conflict resolution strategies. Connect with Cobe Williams via Interrupt The Violence.com Key Quotes“It's important to listen and get to know people and build relationships.“ A lot of youth feel nobody listen to them."“ A lot of times people, on the news when somebody got shot or somebody got killed or whatever, they always say it's gang related. That's not true. A lot of this violence is interpersonal.""I can help save somebody's life. It feels good to know I saved somebody from getting shot and getting killed."“People don't just wake up and say they want to do something bad to somebody, right? But a lot of times people they don't know how to ask for help.""Meet people where they are. Don't judge nobody because you never know what they've been through and what they're going through.""It's not how you start, but it's how you finish."Time Stamps[03:16] Turning point in court.[06:40] Interpersonal violence beyond gangs.[10:48] Credibility and community impact.[12:44] Sports and community building.[17:56] Overcoming struggles and inspiring others.[20:47] Building relationships and understanding.Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Read our Impact Report and if you would like to support us then Buy Me A CoffeeProducer: Sue Stockdale Sound Editor: Matias De EzcurraBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.

Bill Sherman hosts Cobe Williams, a pioneer in violence prevention. Cobe shares his journey from personal redemption to global impact. As Director of US Programs for Cure Violence Global, he uses epidemic control methods to halt violence in communities. His story is a powerful testament to transformation and hope. Cobe's defining moment came in court, in restraints, when he embraced his son after a year and a half. This emotional reunion catalyzed his resolve to change his life and be there for his family. Today, Cobe leads violence prevention programs worldwide, from Chicago to Africa, transforming communities and inspiring  change. With almost two decades in the field, Cobe began as a "Violence Interrupter," mediating conflicts in his neighborhood. His  approach is deeply relational, meeting people where they are, and spreading the message that disagreements don't have to escalate to violence. His work involves intense listening, strategic  mediation, and leveraging community relationships to prevent retaliation and promote peace. Cobe also discusses his upcoming book, "Interrupting Violence: One Man's Journey to Heal the Streets and Redeem Himself," co-authored with Josh Gryniewicz. The book aims to inspire others by sharing Cobe's personal journey and the lessons he's learned in violence prevention. Cure Violence Global's success attracts mayors, health  departments, and private funders seeking proven methods to reduce violence. Cobe emphasizes the importance of community credibility and relationship-building in their programs, ensuring local leaders are respected and effective. Through his story, Cobe hopes to show that it's never too late to change, and redemption is possible for everyone. His work and message aim to foster understanding, reduce judgment, and inspire others to share their stories and seek help. Three Key Takeaways: • Transformative Power of Personal Redemption: Cobe Williams' journey from a courtroom revelation to leading global violence prevention efforts illustrates how personal transformation can drive impactful change. His story emphasizes that it's never too late to change and that redemption is possible for everyone. • Community-Centric Violence Prevention: Cure Violence Global's approach leverages deep community relationships and epidemic control methods to interrupt and prevent violence. By training and supporting local leaders who are respected and credible within their communities, the program effectively reduces shootings and killings. • Inspiring Others Through Storytelling: Cobe's upcoming book, "Interrupting Violence: One Man's Journey to Heal the Streets and Redeem Himself," aims to motivate and inspire others. By sharing his personal experiences and the challenges he faced, he hopes to encourage people to understand the roots of violence, reduce judgment, and inspire others to seek help and share their stories.

Spring has sprung, even though our calendars are falling behind. June and Jess go on an outdoor run to mixed reviews before facing a mountain of journals/inner demons. Then we welcome Ritu Sharma, the Vice President for US Programs and Policy Advocacy at CARE USA, an incredible organization that puts women first, fighting poverty and delivering global humanitarian aid. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeanné Lewis serves as CEO at Faith in Public Life. She is a nonprofit executive, faith-based organizer, and authority on creating empowered communities. She has dedicated her career to building bridges, closing equity gaps and creating policies that lead to strong, thriving and self-determined cities.   As the vice president and chief engagement officer at the National Center for Responsive Philanthropy, Jeanné connected social justice organizations to the funding networks they've traditionally lacked access to so that they can increase their impact and persuade funders to improve their practice. Prior to that, she was the director of US Programs at Search for Common Ground, responsible for advancing bipartisan conversations and policies to address racial injustice. She's further built support networks for military families and worked as a faith-based community organizer in Ohio and Florida.   Her consulting company, I to I Consulting, specializes in conflict resolution, strategic coalition-building and developing and implementing community-led solutions.     Jeanné resides in Washington, DC. She is a member of the DC Working Families Party, St. Augustine Catholic Parish and SongRise, a women's social justice acapella group. In addition, Jeanné served on the Board of Directors of Faith in Public Life from 2016 to 2022 and currently sits on the National Advisory Council of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, the Board of Directors of Generations for Peace, USA, the president's council of Search for Common Ground, is a member of the Faith and Giving Task Force of the Generosity Commission, and is a former candidate for DC Council At-Large.   Jeanné received her undergraduate degree from Washington University in St. Louis and holds a M.A. in Conflict Resolution from Antioch University Midwest.     Jeanné's her personal Twitter and her organization's social media handles: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.   The songs picked by all our guests can be found via  our playlist #walktalklisten here.    Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you.   Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org.  We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.  The 11th 100 mile walk campaign will continue until the summer, find more info via de 100mile.org website. Or go straight to our fundraising page.

The American working world has been flipped upside down. Since 2020, many employees have adapted to working from home, managing hybrid schedules and countless remote meetings. But as we look to a future with, hopefully, fewer pandemic disruptions, what temporary work practices will become permanent? And what can we expect for the future of work? We'll also hear how the pandemic influenced the organized labor movement. And urbanist Richard Florida weighs in on how cities are transforming thanks to a decentralized workforce. What's the future of urban centers when more people are working from home? GUESTS: Emma Goldberg: Future of Work Reporter for the New York Times Sarita Gupta: Vice President of US Programs at the Ford Foundation, and Co-Author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century Erica Smiley: Executive Director of Jobs with Justice and Co-Author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century Richard Florida: Urbanist, professor at the University of Toronto, and author of The New Urban Crisis This episode of Disrupted was produced by James Szkobel-Wolff, Zshekinah Collier and Catie Talarski, with help from interns Michayla Savitt and Sara Gasparotto, who also contributed. This show originally aired on March 30, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome two executive directors from the California Caregiver Resource Centers to share and discuss the tremendous work that the California Caregiver Resource Centers are doing to help support families and caregivers. The California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs) are a network of 11 centers throughout California which annually serve over 18,000 family caregivers, who are caring for adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions, degenerative diseases, or traumatic brain injury. Combined, the CRCs serve every county in California. Each CRC tailors its services to its geographic area, and offers family caregivers a range of core programs from counseling and care planning, to legal/financial consulting and respite, at low to no cost. John Beleutz, Executive Director of Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center and Michelle DiBuduo, Executive Director of Valley Caregiver Resource Center, are here to represent the CRCs. John, Executive Director of Del Mar CRC since 2006, has dedicated his career to delivering quality health and social services for vulnerable people. His work experience includes: Director of the Health Education and Training Center for the Community Health Partnership, Director of US Programs and Romania Country Representative for Population Services International, and Executive Director of the Pitt County AIDS Service Organization. Michelle, Executive Director of Valley CRC since 2011, has been involved with Valley CRC in many various capacities. In 2000, Michelle was introduced to Valley CRC through her mother's illness, and then she became a volunteer. From 2000-2011 she was involved in caregiver education, outreach and fundraising. Her background includes accounting for her families' companies for over 35 years.

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The American working world has been flipped upside down. Since 2020, many employees have adapted to working from home, managing hybrid schedules and countless remote meetings. But as we look to a future with, hopefully, fewer pandemic disruptions, what temporary work practices will become permanent? And what can we expect for the future of work? GUESTS: Emma Goldberg: Future of Work Reporter for the New York Times Sarita Gupta: Vice President of US Programs at the Ford Foundation, and Co-Author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century Erica Smiley:Executive Director of Jobs with Justice and Co-Author of The Future We Need: Organizing for a Better Democracy in the Twenty-First Century Richard Florida: Urbanist, professor at the University of Toronto, and author of The New Urban Crisis Disrupted is produced by James Szkobel-Wolff, Zshekinah Collier and Catie Talarski. Our interns are Michayla Savitt and Sara Gasparotto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reading and literacy are skills we can often take for granted, but they aren't as accessible as we might think. Many children – and parents alike – don't have access to reading material that can allow them to learn at their own pace. That's where Worldreader and their mission comes in. The Worldreader website and app offer a digital library of books as part of their Keep Children Reading US programming and provides access to books in English and Spanish to families who otherwise struggle to access books and reading in a meaningful way. Kristen Walters is the Director of US Programs. She shares how the organization tackles overcoming the barriers to learning, helps parents and their kids connect and learn together, and provides reading materials around the country. To learn more, visit: http://pastfoundation.org/ (pastfoundation.org) Resources: https://www.worldreader.org/ (worldreader.org) https://www.worldreader.org/our-work/technology/worldreader/ (Worldreader App) https://www.worldreader.org/our-work/technology/booksmart/ (BookSmart App) Learning Unboxed is produced in part by http://crate.media (Crate Media)

The food system does not serve everyone equally. Hunger is rooted in systems of inequity, including systemic and structural racism. Structural racism is at the root of hunger and the health disparities we see in the US today. In this episode, we'll talk to Suzanne Babb about the impacts of historical policies on the food security of communities of color. Suzanne is co-director of US programs at WhyHunger.org, New York. She is also an urban farmer and founding member of Black Urban Growers. Interview Summary   So Suzanne, could you start out by explaining to us the meaning of the term structural racism and how it impacts black indigenous in communities of color today?   - Sure. So I'm going to use a definition from Dr. Camara Jones, a public health researcher who talks about the impacts of racism on health. So she starts out by defining institutional racism, which is the systems of policies, practices, norms, and values that result in differential access to goods, services, and opportunities in society by race. So how that shows up is inherited disadvantage, in this case, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and inherited advantage, and in this case, in the US it is white people who have that advantage. And the way that this gets manifested is in terms of material conditions and access to power. So we're looking at access to housing, education, employment opportunities, income inequality, different access to medical facilities, access to a clean environment, access to power through information, resources, and voice like in the media. So laying that out when we're talking about structural racism, structural racism is about how these policies and institutions act together to lead and produce barriers to opportunity and lead to racial disparity. So for example, we could take the mass incarceration of Black men and women. That is a relationship between the education system, the whole quote to prison pipeline between the criminal justice system and between the media that often perpetuates the myths about black people and criminality.   Thank you so much for laying that out for us so clearly. It's important to remember for us that the structures we have today are the result of our multitude of historical insults. What are some key historical flash points to keep in mind when we think about the relationship between hunger and the right to food?   I think there are two big ones that I can give in as an example as historical insults. The first one would be the dispossession and murder of Indigenous people in populations of their natural resources beginning in the 15th century. And then also the transatlantic slave trade where millions of West Africans were kidnapped, enslaved and shipped across the Atlantic Ocean, sold as chattel to do backbreaking labor from the middle of the 15th century to the end of the 19th century. And this is important because this is the beginning of where oppression and structural racism began for these groups of people, and that policies and practices have just been created and evolved to continue that oppression.   So over the last century there've been a number of policies or specific political acts that have shaped the US food system and negatively impacted the right to food for communities of color. I wonder if you can identify for us some of those key political actions.   Yes, so I'll identify three areas: the Social Security Act of 1935, several USDA farm policies with impact particularly on BIPOC farmers, and urban planning and neighborhoods; and the National Housing Act of 1934.   Let's now take each one of those policies one at a time, beginning with maybe the Social Security Act. Tell us a little bit about how that Social Security Act affected the food security of communities of color?   So the Social Security Act was created to protect Americans by providing folks in their old age, survivors and folks who have been disabled insurance; so payment in those times when they're no longer able to work. But what happened was during that time, it excluded domestic and agricultural workers. And 60% of the Black labor force were domestic and agricultural workers. That was completely intentional. Then domestic workers were included in 1950 and agricultural workers were included in 1954. But that left out a generation of people who couldn't accumulate family wealth or couldn't get their basic needs met during that time when they could no longer work because of age or disability. And so if they had hunger or food insecurity already because they probably weren't earning enough money, that was further perpetuated by not being able to access social security.   So the Social Security Act created into generational sort of oppression, increasing the combined food insecurity for communities of color. Now, I wonder how the USDA farm policies also operated as structures of racism?   If we look at the way in which the USDA gives out subsidies, for many decades, they have given out billions of federal subsidies to companies and large scale farms that produce corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, corn starch, and soy. And we may know now that a lot of those products end up in food, and they help to perpetuate chronic health diseases. And so these processed foods end up in neighborhoods of color and poor neighborhoods at a higher proportion than white wealthy neighborhoods. So not only are we impacting farmers, we're impacting the health of the communities in which receive the end product of this. Now most farmers of color usually farm what's called specialty crops, which is fruits and vegetables and livestock. These types of crops are not eligible for the commodity programs and receive way less government support. And even when you look at the support that they do get, there is some racial discrimination there. So for example, the Haas Institute said that white farmers that grow specialty crops receive a payment of about $10,000 per farm, while Black farmers receive an average of about $5,000 per farm.   So not only are communities of color restricted in buying food, but also heavily restricted in growing their own food through these political actions. Now, when it comes to urban planning, can you talk to us a little bit about the impact that urban planning policies have on neighborhoods and communities?   So I'll talk about the National Housing Act 1934, which was implemented by the Federal Housing Administration. And the purpose of this was to promote home ownership and launch many Americans into the middle class. The FHA provided loans to people so that they could purchase houses, but many people of color were largely left out. In fact, about 2% of these FHA loans were made to nonwhite buyers. What the FHA did was they gave certain neighborhoods different credit ratings. And often what they would do is if you were a suburban or a white neighborhood, you got a higher credit rating than a more ethnically diverse or economically unstable neighborhood, which tended to get lower credit ratings; which made them seem more risky and they had less chance of getting loans. Now we know home ownership is how people get launched into middle class and are able to accumulate generational wealth. So the inability to do this left people of color without that ability to accumulate generational wealth. And this policy also has four major ways in that it impacted people's lives. So because a lot of the folks who received the loans were then moving into the suburbs and out of the cities, many policies favored building roads and highways into these new suburbs and then drove divestment away from public transportation in cities, which people in the cities, mostly people of color needed to get to jobs and to grocery stores. The relocation of homeowners also meant that they drove out grocers and other retail operations into the suburbs, and that people lost access to employment and also lost access to good places to get food. Local farmland was also lost because of the creation of these new suburbs. So you had to go even further out for folks to be able to get access to good fresh food in the city. And then also they lost a strong property tax base, which led to a decline in public school investment, which included quality school food programs.   Thank you for laying that out so clearly for us. I think it really gives us a sense of how these structures of racism operate almost in invisible ways to reduce the power and food security of communities of color. To end with, I'd like to ask you a question about power in communities of color. What are some ways in which black indigenous and people of color are pushing back against these structures of racism?   There's so many different ways! As we said at the beginning, institutional racism and structural racism are about policies and practices. And so BIPOC communities are taking action in those same ways. So if we're looking right now at critical policies, folks are really lifting up the emergency relief for BIPOC farmers, act that came out of the American Rescue Plan, and the legislation that has been presented around justice for Black farmers. There's also been a really big movement towards connecting to land. There's the Land Back movement, which is a movement organizing to get indigenous land back in the hands of indigenous people and communities. And a lot of folks are bringing up again reparations, which is recognizing the centuries of the government and corporations profiting off of the harm that they've inflicted on black people. But if we're looking particularly at food sovereignty, some of the ways that BIPOC folks are building power is through healing that connection to the land. And a lot of that looks through buying the land and stewarding that land communally and cooperatively. It's looking at more people going back to farming, to foraging, to hunting in the ways of their ancestors and honoring those practices and knowledge. It looks like seed saving. It looks like many people growing herbal medicine and using those practices because of the differential access to health care that folks have. It looks like defending the rights of mother earth, defending the land and water and see if you've seen many defenses against pipelines by indigenous communities. And it also, I think more importantly, all of these are part of looking at different economic structures that are not exploitative or extractive. You know, really looking at solidarity economies and things like just transition.   Bio:   Suzanne Babb is Director of US Programs, Nourish Network for the Right to Food. Suzanne works in collaboration with partners to transform the emergency food system from one rooted in charity to one rooted in justice and to build solidarity between emergency food providers and food justice organizations. Through participation in local and national level strategic partnerships, Suzanne helps to create space and facilitate dialogue around the systemic inequities that cause hunger and poverty. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, Canada Suzanne has many years of experience working on community development projects within the English-speaking Black community of Montreal on issues of education, employment and health. Prior to joining WhyHunger, Suzanne was the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Get Healthy Harlem website at the Harlem Health Promotion Center. Suzanne is a member of Black Urban Growers, an organization of volunteers committed to building community support for urban and rural growers and nurturing collective Black leadership, and an urban farmer at La Finca del Sur Urban Farm, a Black and Latina women led farm, in the South Bronx. She holds a BS from Concordia University and an MPH from Columbia University.    

This week's episode was so funny and therapeutic it literally had us in tears. We talk to Kalaya'an (Kala) Mendoza (he/him or they/them), a Queer, Filipino and Hard of Hearing human rights defender, street medic, and community safety & mutual protection trainer. Kala currently serves as the Director of US Programs at Nonviolent Peaceforce. Nonviolent Peaceforce protects civilians in violent conflicts using unarmed protection strategies. We talk to Kala about how to protest safely, protestor safety issues with Stop Asian Hate protests following Atlanta, and what to do in the worst case scenario where white supremacists show up to your protest. Tune in to hear one thing each of us are doing to take care of ourselves while living in the nightmare that is America. During the episode, Kala also referenced a few articles and protest safety resources, which we have linked below: Nonviolent Peaceforce Protest Safety Resources: https://nonviolentpeaceforce.org/about-4/volunteerminnesota-2 Vice - A Guide to Practicing Anti-Racism as an Asian Ally https://www.vice.com/en/article/bv8nm8/george-floyd-protest-anti-racism-asia Teen Vogue - How To Support Protests https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-support-protests-when-youre-not-affected-by-the-issue Financial Times - Meet The Activists Perfecting The Craft of Anti-Surveillance https://www.ft.com/content/a0f8d8c5-ee5c-4618-bfbd-6bfb383b803e Amnesty Australia - How To Be A Genuine Ally To Indigenous Communities https://www.amnesty.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/10-ways-to-be-a-genuine-ally-to-Indigenous-communities.pdf The Uptake - Running Toward Chaos Street Medics Provide Frontline Care https://theuptake.org/2021/04/29/running-toward-chaos-street-medics-provide-frontline-care/ WHAT'S POLITICALLY ASIAN PODCAST? Two Asians talking about politics and the Asian American community to get more Asians talking about politics! Join comedians Aaron Yin (he/him) and Gerrie Lim (they/them) for 45 minutes-ish each week as they discuss current topics and events related to Asian Americans through the lenses of history, class, and advocacy. Think John Oliver's show, but there's two of us, and we're Asian. CHECK US OUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Our memes are so good Asian people will mention them when they meet us in real life. ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicallyasianpodcast/ ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/politicasianpod ➤ Website: https://politicallyasianpodcast.com INQUIRIES: politicallyasianpodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT US ON PATREON (currently fundraising for Canva Premium for even better memes and for episode transcription services): www.patreon.com/politicallyasian ALGORITHM? #asian #asianamerican #asianpodcast #asianpodcasters #podcast #asianpodcasts #aapi #stopasianhate #stopaapihate #apimedia #apahm #asiancomedy #asianjokes #asianmemes #subtleasiantraits #boba #asianpolitics #representation #representationmatters #asianculture #asianamericans #politics #asianpolitics #representasian #chinatown #abolition #aapihistory #crazyrichasians #shangchi #leftist

In nine US States, more than one in four households speak a language other than English. Kristen Walter, Director of US Programs at Worldreader, joins 411 TEEN to discuss bilingual education and access to books in families' native language.

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Allan Golston, President of US Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation! Allan speaks very plainly about what must be done within higher education and society to eliminate race, ethnicity, and income as predictors of success for students. The Gates Foundation looks at creating tangible results tracking economically disadvantaged populations, particularly in the black and latino communities, to ensure they have a chance at a healthy and productive life - access to quality education and complete a credential that has labor market value. Allan Golston is the president of the United States Program at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He leads the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's five areas of strategy, policy and advocacy, and operations of a $600 million domestic program with $3.8 billion portfolio under management: K-12 Education, Post-Secondary Education, Technology Access, Special Initiatives, and Family Homelessness, Early Childhood Learning, and Community Grants in Washington State. Another episode sponsored by our great friends at MDT Marketing! Get your free marketing consultation today! mdtmarketing.com/edup Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

Today’s episode of Have You Herd? with Dr. Fred Gingrich, Executive Director of AABP, is a discussion with Dr. Dick Weinshilboum, an M.D. from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Weinshilboum has been involved in human pharmacogenomic research for over 40 years and was one of the initial investigators of this fascinating field in human medicine. Pharmacogenomics identifies the variety of genetic differences and how these variances might explain an individual’s response to chemicals in their environment. Dr. Weinshilboum explains that there have been twenty drug-gene pairs identified in the human genome for commonly prescribed drugs for which there are genetic variations. He discussed some specific examples of where identifying these drug-gene pairs can prevent an adverse reaction to a drug or improve therapeutic outcome. The primary clinical utility for this application is in cancer therapy, however he also identified the application of pharmacogenomics for treatment of cardiovascular disease with the drug clopidogrel and improving the outcome of treatment of depression with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Dr. Weinshilboum predicts that there is no doubt pharmacogenomics will have application in veterinary medicine, including guiding antimicrobial therapy, determining how a drug might be metabolized in animals with identifiable genetic variants, and responses to other therapies. He also suggests that veterinary researchers can utilize what has already been discovered in human medicine and apply it to veterinary medicine as the scientific principals are the same and our patients have the advantage of less genetic diversity when applying pharmacogenomics. Relevant Research Papers: Richard Weinshilboum: Pharmacogenomics – The Future Is HereMol Interv. 2003 May;3(3):118-22https://bit.ly/3nUOGWg Pharmacogenomics in Practice. Wang L, Weinshilboum R.Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Nov;106(5):936-938.https://bit.ly/3dthekC Pharmacogenomics: Precision Medicine and Drug Response. Weinshilboum RM, Wang L.Mayo Clin Proc. 2017 Nov;92(11):1711-1722.https://mayocl.in/33YCcoy Research Directions in the Clinical Implementation of Pharmacogenomics: An Overview of US Programs and Projects. Volpi S, et. alClin Pharmacol Ther. 2018 May;103(5):778-786. https://ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/cpt.1048 Clopidogrel Pharmacogenetics. Pereira NL, et. alCirc Cardiovasc Interv. 2019 Apr;12(4):e007811. https://bit.ly/37bI8N0Pharmacogenomics-Driven Prediction of Antidepressant Treatment Outcomes: A Machine-Learning Approach With Multi-trial Replication. Athreya AP, et. alClin Pharmacol Ther. 2019 Oct;106(4):855-865. https://bit.ly/3k73TB6

Chris Glynn, Senior VP of Transformation Engagement and Reed Slattery, National Director for US Programs for World Vision provide insight into the work of World Vision and their partners, such as CityServe, to provide for the needy and suffering during this pandemic. You will learn how local churches are being empowered through these donations to build long term relationships with families, and be inspired to participate as a ‘cheerful giver' and donate from a heart of gratitude at www.worldvision.org.

Are you or someone you know struggling to afford food during this pandemic? There's a map for that, says Lorrie Clevenger, Director of US Programs for the Grassroots Action Network. She and Alison Cohen, Senior Director of Programs at WhyHunger, join today's episode to tell us about the Find Food COVID Map (link and phone number below), the change in eligibility requirements, and how their organizations are adapting and expanding to meet the rise in demand during coronavirus. Looking for a way to give back? VOLUNTEER! You can do it from anywhere in the country, from the comfort of your home, for however much time you can offer. Download today's episode then head to the link below.FIND FOOD COVID MAP: whyhunger.org/findfoodOR, CALL: 1-800-5-HUNGRYVOLUNTEER: https://bit.ly/WHVolExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Children's Education During Crisis (0:00:00)With schools closing across the nation, many of us are now quarantined with our kids for the foreseeable future. Whether that be a blessing or an added challenge for you, many are stuck wondering how their little ones are going to stay up-to-date with their learning. Save the Children, a non-profit organization devoted to helping children during a crisis, has been working hard during the virus to make sure that children in the US are staying educated during social distancing. Joining us today is Betsy Zorio, the Vice President of their US Programs and Advocacy section, here with us to discuss their mission and how we can keep our children educated during this pandemic.  Staying Connected During Quarantine (0:16:08)Isn't it exhausting telling our kids to get off their phones and actually interact with people all the time? It can feel like an uphill battle as not only our kids, but we find ourselves spending more and more time looking at screens. But what if we could turn the tide of this war and use phones to actually help the family stay more connected rather than separated? To help us out we invited Sarah Kimmel, a family tech expert and digital parenting coach. She founded Family Tech LLC to help families understand and manage the technology in their homes.  Grit (0:33:05)We all have goals in life. Teachers want to improve their student's lives. Cadets at West Point want to outshine their peers. Sales reps want to earn as much money in commissions as possible. Some of these individuals reach high measures of success while others struggle, drop out, and fail. What do they have that others don't? Dr. Angela Duckworth found just one characteristic as a significant predictor of success: grit. Dr. Duckworth joins us on the show today. She's a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.  Hobbies During Quarantine (0:50:34)Right now, many of us are stuck at home practicing social distancing and trying to make sure we get out of this pandemic safe and healthy. At first it was great to catch up on some new movies and shows on Netflix, but if you're like me, you might be getting bored of watching things. So, for those of us who are burnt out from streaming movies for hours, what are some fun hobbies we can pick up during this outbreak? We've invited Elizabeth Segran, author of the upcoming book “ The Rocket Years,” to share her ideas for staying entertained and also to discuss why developing hobbies is such an essential skill at any age!  Letters Against Depression (1:04:17)Mental illness is extremely prevalent in our society. About 16 million American adults suffer from clinical depression. An even larger number experience situational depression at some point in their lives. We're doing better at talking about it now than ever before. But when it gets personal, and we're the ones experiencing depression, it's a lot harder to talk about. Sometimes, we just feel alone, like there's no one that can relate to the pain that we feel. Letters Against Depression is a nonprofit organization that connects people living with depression and mental illness through handwritten letters. Here to tell us all about it is Robert Mason, founder of Letters Against Depression.  Spring Cleaning and COVID-19 (1:24:24)Spring cleaning has taken on a whole new meaning this year in the wake of COVID-19. In addition to the typical organizing and tidying up, we are also focusing on the hygiene and cleanliness of our homes. By going the extra mile to make everything sanitary, we can feel confident that our living space is safe and healthy. Here to give us some tips for how we can go about spring cleaning this season is Kait Schulhof. Kait is a cleaning expert and founder of the blog “ A Clean Bee”.

Back from a long hiatus for Episode 9!  Mahin catches up the audience on his whereabouts and what's coming up for the show before delving into a conversation with Ghulam Kehar, an individual who has cut his teeth in the field of refugee services.  Ghulam currently serves as the Associate Director of US Programs at Islamic Relief USA, leading grant-making initiatives and national capacity building programs for Islamic Relief's partners.  Ghulam got his start in the field as the co-founder of Amaanah Refugee Services.  He has presented at several TEDx conferences and served on the advisory board for the Mayor's Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs in Houston.  Ghulam holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Houston and a Nonprofit Leadership Certification from Rice University.   Links to Ghulam's talks and the organizations he has worked with: Islamic Relief:  www.irusa.org Amaanah Refugee Services:  https://amaanahservices.org/ TEDx Talk on Refugee Resettlement:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ll6hDHsPNPs TEDxRiceU Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIe0PwaxRVc RADTalks (Rethinking Social Work):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50gIbkenNJU Email Sultans and Sneakers:  Info@sultansandsneakers.com Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/sultansandsneakers/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/sultansnsnkrs Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sultansandsneakers/  

If you work in the scholarship field, you're probably familiar with the complexity of financial aid. Some common challenges aren't issues with 529 plans. Kevin Byrne, Managing Director of US Programs, explains.

New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com This episode highlights a very powerful testimonial of the power of one. One chapter in Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff called: Adopt a Child through the Mail where Richard mentioned his favorite organization: Children Incorporated. This one mention resulted in thousands of sponsorships and donations over the years. It is with great pleasure that Kris interviews the President of Children Incorporated, Ron Carter, as he shares what Children Incorporated, does for the kids who are sponsored by monthly donations. The beauty of this program is the pen-pal communication that you receive from the child you sponsor. Ron Carter has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Children Incorporated since April of 2012. Ron started working for Children Incorporated in February of 2003, and prior to his appointment as President of the organization, he held two other positions there: Assistant Director of US Programs and Director of the Inner City Division. All kids deserve to have a coat in winter, shoes, and appropriate clothes to wear to school and healthy food to eat.  We are running a “2000 challenge” to celebrate 20 years of Don’t Sweat! Please help us sponsor 2000 kids this year for just $28/month in celebrating 20 years of Don’t Sweat wisdom. The Richard Carlson Memorial fund will match the first $5K in sponsorship donations.  You can call Children, Incorporated at 1(800)538-5381 and visit https://childrenincorporated.org/dont-sweat-small-stuff/ to find out more about this wonderful program that assists children monthly by helping impoverished families fulfill their child’s basic needs of food, clothing, and medical expenses. 

In this episode, John interviews Lindsay O'Brien, the Associate Director of US Programs for AmeriCares. AmeriCares provides free pharmaceuticals and services to over 800 safety-net clinics in the US. They also sponsor the www.safetynetcenter.org which has many downloadable resources useful to free and charitable clinics.

Full event details: worldaffairs.org/wa2014Comprehensive immigration reform is at the top of the policy agenda in 2014. While the debate may be no less contentious than it has been in the past, there is growing consensus that a solution can be found, not only for those already here but for those who would like to come. Perspectives vary regarding immigrants in the United States with both positive and negative viewpoints, but many agree that workers are needed across the spectrum—high-tech, low-tech or no-tech. From the food that we eat to the high-tech start ups, large portions of the US economy are dependent upon foreign-born workers. Who are these people and how can immigration policy best be shaped to help fuel America's innovation economy? What is the status of this debate?SpeakersTara Magner, Program Officer, Policy Research, US Programs, MacArthur FoundationSimon Rosenberg, President and Founder, NDNJose Antonio Vargas, Founder, Define American

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. On October 17, 2012, a panel of experts met to discuss community-based organizations and outcomes data at an event hosted by Chapin Hall. Community-based organizations require reliable and interpretable data in order to improve services. The need for this has increased as government and foundations require more information about the outcomes of services for children and their families. At the same time, more and more data are becoming available. However, much of it is difficult to read and is fragmented across many organizations at the city, county, state, and federal levels. For example, there is more complex Census data available, but it is challenging to access and understand. Additionally, having greater access to other sources of data on the web presents community-based organizations with much information, but, without dependable analysis, little wisdom. Making sense of a seemingly overwhelming supply of data is critical for effective decision making by policymakers and practitioners invested in child well-being. This forum discussed the challenges community-based organizations face in accessing data and potential strategies for addressing these challenges. Panel: Robert Goerge, Senior Research Fellow, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago Alaina Harkness, Program Officer for Community and Economic Development in US Programs, The MacArthur Foundation Chris Brown, Director, New Communities Program, LISC Chicago Nancy Ronquillo, President and Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Home + Aid Moderator: Matthew Stagner, Executive Director, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago Learn more about Chapin Hall at chapinhall.org