Hosted by Dr Niamh Wycherley, this podcast shows that medieval Irish history is complex and dynamic — not at all stuffy or static. Via lively and engaging chats with leading experts, it explores aspects of a largely ignored, but commonly evoked, period, and shares new and exciting research on medieval Ireland. [email protected] X (Twitter): @EarlyIrishPod Supported by the Dept of Early Irish, Maynooth University, Taighde Éireann (formerly SFI/IRC). Views expressed are speakers' ...
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Welcome to Learning by Design, the podcast that explores innovative ideas, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to transform education and workforce development. Hosted by Krishna Cart and presented by The Masterpiece Academy, this podcast is designed for parents, educators, and business leaders looking to create impactful learning experiences. Join us as we dive into topics like personalized learning, leadership development, academic success, mentorship, and future-ready education. ...
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This podcast is dedicated to the millions of family caregivers who want wellness tips and self-care solutions, who seek expert advice, and who want news about healthy aging on how to fuel our bodies and brains, and how to bring wellness design into our forever homes.
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Welcome to The Awkward Corner - somewhere every designer will feel at home! Join NDA tutors, Stephen, Amy and SJ each week as they delve into the world of design and discuss why there is an awkward corner in every design project. Featuring special guests, listen to them discuss different design topics, current events, things that catch the eye and hear them air their design grievances in public.
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You work at a tech company, and you want to do the right thing: You want to hire people from all backgrounds, and you want to make sure your workplace is inclusive. But where do you start? What do you do? Join entrepreneur, computer scientist, and CEO Jamika Burge in this five-part series from the National Academies of Sciences. Based on research and analysis from the National Academies consensus study “Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech”, Burge and her guests use design th ...
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The Society of American Military Engineers leads collaborative efforts to identify and resolve national security infrastructure-related challenges. Founded in 1920, SAME unites public and private sector individuals and organizations from across the architecture, engineering, construction, environmental and facility management, cyber security, project planning, contracting and acquisition, and related disciplines in support of national security. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., SAME provides ...
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GaryPHayes's music is a rare hybrid of melodic progressive trance, celtic & world music and cinematic electronica. His versatility lies in his being able to exhibit the sensitivity in combining music of different cultures required for a wide range of film genre and being able to utilise both full orchestral scoring through arrangement and production to cutting edge electronic music realisation and sound design. Gary became interested in music at an early age and was playing guitar and clarin ...
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Interviews and antics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Department of Mechanical Engineering Pappalardo Lab - the most wicked lab on campus.
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AARP CAREGIVER ANSWER BOOK AUTHORS BARRY JACOBS & JULIA MAYER; Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Month Blood Tests, Popcorn Brain; Sunshine Cures for Alz and MS; Employer Wellness Month, Sound Bathing & Gardening ...
For our June episode host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talks with the authors of the new “AARP Caregiver Answer Book” – Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer. They share some of the insights from the book including the difference in caring for a spouse versus an older parent, how and why families need to have the caregiving conversation, how to adopt…
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Sin and Penance with Dr Elaine Pereira Farrell
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55:28Welcome to the last episode of season two! Thank you everyone for their continued support. Today we chat to one of the foremost experts on the Penitentials, Dr Elaine Pereira Farrell, who explains how these prescriptive documents list various sins and the corresponding recommended penances (e.g. fasting, prayers, fines). We learn how the Penitentia…
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Education, Not Indoctrination: Santos Muñoz on Policy 8040 and Parental Rights
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National Museum of Ireland Part 2 with Maeve Sikora and Matthew Seaver
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54:57We are back this week in the National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology, on Kildare Street, in Dublin City centre, which is open 7 days a week and free to the public. We are joined by Maeve Sikora, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, and Assistant Keeper Matt Seaver. In addition to chatting more about the Words on the Wave exhibition, Maeve and Matt tell us …
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#16. Policy 8040, Transparency and Parental Partnership
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1:33:25Santos Munoz on Restoring Trust in Loudoun County Public Schools On February 20, 2008, a U.S. Navy ship launched a missile at a crippled satellite — a classified mission known as Operation Burnt Frost. One of the officers behind that historic moment was Santos Muñoz, a decorated U.S. Air Force space and missile officer. Now, Muñoz is stepping into …
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#15. What Actually Helps Students Read and Write Better?
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15:21Why are so many students still struggling with reading and writing—and what actually works to help them succeed? In this episode, Krishna Cart, MA Ed, NBCT, explores how explicit, structured literacy instruction is changing the game at Masterpiece Academy’s Reading and Writing Lab. With only 33% of fourth graders reading at or above grade level, an…
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Ireland and St Gallen in Early Medieval Europe with the National Museum of Ireland
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58:11This week Matt Seaver, Assistant Keeper of Irish Antiquities and Dr Diarmuid Ó Riain, curatorial researcher, welcomed us in to the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St. to see the unique new exhibition: Words on the Wave. This is an incredible display of precious manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland — some returning to Ireland for t…
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# 14. Sharpening Arrows: A Family's Guide to the National Bible Bee
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4:05In this special podcast trailer, John and Krishna Cart—regional hosts and passionate family ministry leaders—invite you to the transformative journey of the National Bible Bee. With only 3% of American teens reading the Bible daily and more than half walking away from the church by their twenties, families face a spiritual crisis. But there is hope…
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ELDER LAW ATTORNEY HARRY MARGOLIS; LINDA KAFKA OF NEURODESIGN ACADEMY; Older Americans Month; May Mental Health Month; Pop Culture: Martin Sheen, Bradley Cooper, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen - New Films ...
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1:37:48May is a BIG month and we have two great guests for this episode: Harry Margolis, Elder Law Attorney and Linda Kafka, Founder/Principal of Neuro Design Academy. Since May is both National Elder Law Month and Home Modification Month, these two experts are perfect for this episode to share valuable information caregivers do not want to miss! In our C…
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#13. Inside our Affiliation with Liberty University Online Academy
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14:17Blended, Biblical, and Built for Purpose In this episode of Learning by Design, host Krishna Cart unpacks how The Masterpiece Academy is redefining Christian education through its powerful affiliation with Liberty University Online Academy (LUOA). This conversation offers a full overview of the blended learning model, in which students receive accr…
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The Royal Irish Academy Library with Barbara McCormack
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49:09In this episode, we chat about the incredible academic and public resource that is the Library in the Royal Irish Academy. Academy Librarian Barbara McCormack tells us all about the collection of medieval manuscripts including some of Ireland's oldest manuscripts the Cathach of Columba and the Stowe Missal. Please visit the library yourself or chec…
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Castles in Medieval Ireland with Dr Victoria McAlister
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54:21Dr Victoria McAlister from Towson University, Maryland, on everything you ever wanted to know about castles! Featuring all the big hits, Maynooth Castle, Bunratty, Blarney, Trim, the Rock of Dunamase, Clonard castle, Ferrycarrig, Carrickfergus, Irish castles, Anglo-Norman castles, Tower houses, colonialism, we cover it all. Dr McAlister busts some …
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#12. Academic Excellence Over Politics. Why School Board Matters More Than Ever?
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1:22:56Guest: Amy Riccardi, Loudoun County School Board Candidate (Sterling) What if people were making the most critical decisions affecting your child’s education, you’ve never heard of—and never voted for? In this powerful episode, Krishna Cart sits down with Amy Riccardi, a Loudoun County mom, educator, and school board candidate, who is sounding the …
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#11. From Classroom to Calling: How Project-Based Learning and Community Prepares Students for Real Life
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12:52Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of the Masterpiece Academy Podcast, Krishna Cart explores the transformative power of Project-Based Learning (PBL) within a Christ-centered education model. You'll discover how Masterpiece Academy goes beyond traditional online schooling — combining accredited academics, personal mentorship, and vibrant com…
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#10. Why Does Bible-Based Education Matter?
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10:18In this episode of Learning by Design, host Krishna Cart explores why Bible-based education is more essential than ever in 2025. As culture rapidly shifts and parents re-evaluate what matters in their children’s education, this conversation gets to the heart of what makes education transformative, not just informative. Mrs. Cart unpacks what Bible-…
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Dicuil and Irish scholars at the Carolingian Court with Dr Christian Schweizer
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52:25This week we are delighted to talk to the always enlightening Dr Christian Schweizer about his Research Ireland funded research on Dicuil, an Irish scholar who was prominent in the Carolingian Court in Aachen in the early 9th century. Dicuil wrote many fascinating texts covering a variety of disciplines including geography, astronomy and computisti…
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ALL ABOUT AGING AND AI in APRIL with LAWRENCE KOSICK – GET SET UP and DOR SKULER – INTUITION ROBOTICS & ELLIQ; Caregiver Stress & Cortisol Face; Parkinson’s Community Clusters & Michael J. Fox & NAC Research ...
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1:33:45We are kicking off April with what is top of mind for everyone – how AI (artificial intelligence) is affecting and changing aging and caregiving. We have two experts in this area: Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder of Get Set Up and Dor Skuler, Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, makers of ElliQ. They talk about how they are using AI to help both older…
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#9. From Reading to Writing to Real-World Impact
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12:48Episode 9: From Reading to Writing — The Power of Personal Statements In this episode of the Learning by Design podcast, host Krishna Cart offers practical tips and guidance for families on how to write a personal statement for college and technical programs like MATA (Monroe Advanced Technical Academy). Whether your teen is applying for college, s…
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#8. Raising Readers and Writers: Practical Literacy Tips for Parents
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13:04In this episode of Learning by Design, Krishna Cart explores how parents can play a pivotal role in their children’s literacy journey. Drawing on 25+ years of experience in literacy education, Krishna shares practical, research-backed strategies to build a literacy-rich home, nurture a love for reading and writing, and use technology mindfully. Whe…
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Slavery in Medieval Ireland with Dr Janel Fontaine
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52:39Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode! This week Dr Janel Fontaine (Treasure Trove Officer, National Museums Scotland) talks us through some of the evidence for slavery in medieval Ireland. From the accounts of St Patrick in the 5th century to Gerald of Wales in the 12th century she explains how slavery was built into the social and …
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HIDDEN HEROES & DOLE CAREGIVER FELLOWS – TRIO OF TALKS WITH ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS; National TBI Awareness Month & Helpful Resources with Dr. Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation ...
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1:55:48Our second March episode shines a spotlight on a national treasure – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its comprehensive work to support the family caregivers of veterans. I talked with three of the executives with the EFD about their programs, including the Hidden Heroes program and the Dole Caregiver Fellows, as well as talked with a Dole Caregiv…
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#7. Parenting by Design: Coaching Children Toward Purpose and Passion
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57:33In this inspiring episode, Krishna Cart welcomes former student Helena Gabriel and her father, Charles Gabriel, to explore how intentional parenting, early academic exposure, and faith-based values helped shape Helena and her sister Antonia’s journeys—from gifted test prep in elementary school to elite high school programs like TJ and the Academies…
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SLEEP SECRETS FOR A HAPPIER HEALTHIER LIFE WITH DAN GARTENBERG CEO OF SLEEP SPACE; Food for Sleep for National Nutrition & Sleep Awareness Month; Companies That Care Day, Gene Hackman & Alzheimer’s
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1:01:35Our first March episode kicks off with a great interview with Dan Gartenberg – Founder and CEO of SleepSpace in ceiebration of March National Sleep Awareness Month. As a national authority on sleep science, Dan shares his expertise in sleep science research to discover what helps us get better sleep but he also talks about the upside and downside o…
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#6. PSAT to Paycheck. Scholarship Hacks No One Talks About
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56:25Episode 6: PSAT to Paycheck – Scholarships That No One Talks About Episode 6 of the Learning by Design Podcast: Think the PSAT is just another standardized test? Think again! In this episode, we uncover the hidden financial opportunities tied to the National Merit Scholarship Program—scholarships that could turn your test scores into tuition dollar…
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#6. Trailer: Scholarship Hacks No One Talks About
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0:54In Episode 6 of the Learning by Design podcast, we take a deep dive into the National Merit® Scholarship Program—one of the most prestigious academic awards for high school students in the United States. If you’re a student aiming for this recognition or a parent looking to support your child’s academic journey, this guide is packed with essential …
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The 'Story' of St Patrick with Dr Elizabeth Dawson
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56:50It's time for our annual discussion of the man responsible for our national holiday in Ireland, Fáilte Ireland's global greening campaign and J. D. Vance wearing shamrock socks in the White House! Dr Elizabeth Dawson (Carlow College) is the perfect expert guide through over 14 centuries of stories celebrating St Patrick. She explains how Patrick be…
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#5. High School Success Road Map. A Grade by Grade Success Guide.
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50:55Navigating high school can be overwhelming, but with the right plan, success is within reach! In this episode of the Learning by Design podcast, host Krishna Cart breaks down a step-by-step roadmap for students and families, guiding them through each year of high school—from 9th to 12th grade—to ensure they are well-prepared for college admissions,…
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#4. Academies of Loudoun Admissions Process: Tips and Strategies for Success
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35:31️ Applying to the Academies of Loudoun? Here’s your ultimate admissions guide! In this episode of Learning by Design, host Krishna Cart delves into the Academies of Loudoun admission process, providing expert insights into application requirements, STEM pathways, and strategies for success. Whether you're a student or parent, this episode offers es…
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Women's Power and Patronage with Tiago Veloso Silva
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42:43Due to popular demand our podcast producer Tiago de Oliveira Veloso Silva has finally come on to the other side of the mic as one of our expert guests! We chat ‘soft power’, definitions of patronage, Agnes Ní Máelsechlainn ‘An Caillech Mór’ (d.1196), St Mary’s Arrouaisian monastery, Clonard, & reflections on the study of medieval Irish history. Tia…
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#3. Cracking the Code: Insider Secrets to TJHSST Admissions
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43:50Getting into Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) is no easy feat—but we’ve got you covered! In this episode of Learning by Design, we break down the TJ admissions process, reveal insider strategies, and share expert tips to help students stand out. What You'll Learn: ✅ The key criteria TJHSST looks for in applicants ✅ A…
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Community, Excellence, & Service: The CEO for the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Janeen Uzzell, comes to MIT - EP 17
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46:42The CEO of the National Society of Black Engineers, Janeen Uzzell, heads to the lab at MIT to chat about her early years at NC A&T, the NSBE mission, programs, leadership, and family. We also hear about the upcoming NSBE 50th celebration in Chicago and check-in with a few students and alumni. Janeen is awesome - she also lectured for our 2.009 stud…
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HOW TO LIVE LONGER AT HOME WITH BARBARA SULLIVAN OF VILLAGE TO VILLAGE NETWORK, National Caregivers Day; National Heart Health and Cancer Awareness Month; Social Re-Wilding; Home Design Trends from KBIS ...
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1:04:41Our February episode kicks off with a great interview with Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network). You will learn about this movement in aging in place to help keep older loved ones living in their homes longer as we celebrate National Village Day February 15. We are also focusing on National Caregiver…
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#2. A TJ Alumnus STEM Journey: Lessons in Learning, Leading & Giving Back.
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51:51In this inspiring episode of Learning by Design, Krishna and Kyla sit down with Kunal Saxena, a proud alumnus of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), who was once a student and is now a mentor at Young Scholars Circle LLC/The Masterpiece Academy. Kunal shares his real-world experiences navigating rigorous academics, STE…
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#2. Lessons in Learning, Leading, and Giving Back with Kunal Saxena
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51:50In this inspiring episode of Learning by Design, hosts Krishna Cart and Kyla Pizana welcome special guest Kunal Saxena. From his early days at Young Scholar Circle to his experiences at the prestigious TJHSST and beyond, Kunal shares valuable lessons on mentorship, resilience, and the power of giving back. Discover how his journey from student to S…
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Isabel de Clare (d.1220) with Dr John Marshall
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58:48"I have no claim to anything here save through her". These are the reputed words of one of the most famous knights in English history, William Marshal, describing his wife Isabel, daughter of Aoife and Strongbow. In honour of St Valentine's Day Dr John Marshall (Lancaster University) gives us the full story of Isabel de Clare — a fascinating noblew…
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Bonus episode: Interpreting the 'Anglo-Norman' Invasion with Dr Colin Veach
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24:09As a follow up to our episode on the English Conquest with Dr Colin Veach (University of Hull) we examine the bias inherent in the contemporary sources, including the famous Laudabiliter papal bull, the works of Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis/Gerald de Barri) , and the 'Song of Dermot and the Earl'. We also discuss how historians can best app…
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#1. Saxena's Family Journey: Personalized Learning in Action
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36:34In our very first episode of Learning by Design, we’re honored to spotlight Ana Saxena and her family. Ana, a dedicated mom, shares the inspiring story of her sons, Kunal and Ishaan, and their academic journeys shaped by personalized learning. From Kunal’s success as a TJHSST graduate to Ishaan’s pursuit of his academic dreams, their story exemplif…
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1169: The English Conquest of Ireland with Dr Colin Veach
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54:22Happy St Brigit's weekend! (For links to Brigit content see below). Instead of Brigit we were eager to release an episode we recorded just before Christmas with the brilliant Dr Colin Veach, from the University of Hull, on the English colonisation of Ireland, which may be known to some of you as the Anglo-Norman Invasion. Today’s episode mostly foc…
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! CES HIGHLIGHTS ON AGE-TECH AND CAREGIVING TECH WITH TV HOST DEBBIE DOTSON, How to Become a New Year’s Resolutionary for Caregiver Self-Care; Financial Wellness Month Tips, How Houseplants ...
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58:00For the first episode of Season 5 we kick off the New Year with a great interview with Debbie Dotson, TV host of “Tech Talk with Debbie” about the latest products and trends in age-tech from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Sherri will also share financial self-care tips for January’s Financial Wellness Month that also help …
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Fashion and clothing with Mairéad Finnegan
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34:32In this episode, Niamh Wycherley interviews Mairéad Finnegan, a PhD researcher in Maynooth University, about dress, clothing and fashion in late medieval Ireland (12th to 16th centuries). Mairéad brilliantly paints a vivid picture of how a medieval Irish person would express their ethnic identity, status, gender or community through their clothes a…
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St Columbanus and the Merovingians with Dr Alexander O'Hara
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52:32Happy New Year! To soothe fragile minds after the Christmas break we are easing you in to 2025 with St Columbanus part 2 — a further, more relaxed, reflection, on the career and legacy of Irish monastic founder Columbanus with Dr Alexander O'Hara. Do listen to our previous episode from November 22nd first if you get the chance. In this episode, we …
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Law and Society with Prof. Liam Breatnach
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58:45Happy Christmas everyone! In today's episode, Professor Liam Breatnach (Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies), one of Ireland's leading experts on the Old/Middle Irish language, medieval Irish law (so-called Brehon Law), poets and the Irish language, explains what the law tracts can tell us about medieval Irish society, the intellectual networks a…
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HOLIDAY EPISODE: KISA HEYER – THE DREAM FOUNDATION, Older Adult Health and Sleep Studies; Older Driver Safety Week, Uber Caregiver App, Free Respite Care, 4th Annual Holiday Gift Guide Preview & It’s a ...
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40:34For our Holiday episode in December we have a lot of “goodies” for you including a wonderful interview on how to help adults with terminal illness live out their dreams, how to improve our health as we age and how to optimize our sleep health which is always in short supply during the busy holidays, but especially for caregivers and how respite car…
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The Material World of Medieval Ireland with Dr Sharon Greene
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56:39Today, Dr Sharon Greene tells us how archaeologists explore how people lived in the past, what they believed and so on through the material remains they left behind. This can sometimes confirm or deny what the written records tell us – but most often it adds another layer to our understanding medieval Ireland. We chat about disciplinary challenges,…
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NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER, ALZHEIMER’S & HOSPICE MONTH: End of Life Conversations, a New Type of Home Care; How to Find Joy & Savor the Season; Alzheimer’s Caregiving Documentary with Lauren Miller and ...
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1:20:05On our second November episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” we are highlighting November’s National Family Caregiver Month (#NFCMonth), National Hospice & Palliative Care Month and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. We have two fabulous guest expert interviews for this episode: (13:30) Kate DeBartolo – Sr. Director of The Conversation Project – t…
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Happy anniversary to St Columbanus, famous as a monastic founder, and a symbol of a united Europe, who is remembered as having died on Nov 23rd in the year 615! (Happy birthday also to Dr O'Hara's wife! More info in episode). Columbanus aficionado Dr Alexander O'Hara brings us through Columbanus' auspicious beginnings as a handsome aristocrat in Le…
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Medieval Irish Manuscripts with Dr Chantal Kobel
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56:07In this episode, we are joined by Dr Chantal Kobel (Department of Early Irish, Maynooth University) to chat all about medieval Irish manuscripts (literally documents written by hand) and the various specialists skills and tools needed to read these precious historical sources. From palaeography (the study of old handwriting and writing systems) to …
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NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH; Sandy Markwood - USAging on Caregiver Resources, Getting Paid as a Caregiver Max Mayblum - Givers; Sandwich Generation & Caregiver Stories, Daylight Savings - Home Lighting ...
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1:19:00Our first November episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” kicks off with November’s National Family Caregiver Month (#NFCMonth) and two great interviews: (17:22) Sandy Markwood – CEO, USAging – tells us about free resource and guidance family caregivers can use through the network of local Area Agencies on Aging, the Elder Care Locator and other resou…
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Professor Ely Sachs on Guided Discovery, Plus a Trip to Lobby 7 - EP 16
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51:54We take our mobile studio to Lobby 7 and kibitz with students, while Bill recruits unsuspecting visitors (with mixed results). MIT Professor Ely Sachs, the pioneer in 3-D printing, then spends time with us in the lab talking about education, learning, and his over two decades developing Guided Discovery - his pedagogy that has been foundational at …
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Muirchertach Ua Briain with Anthony Candon
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55:48This week we chat to Anthony Candon about one of the greatest men in Irish history — Muirchertach Ua Briain (c.1050–1119), king of Munster, arguably king of all Ireland, and great-grandson of Brian Bóru. Tony tells us all about Muirchertach's reputation as a great military leader, his influence on the Irish Church, his international status outside …
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