Best Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions Podcasts (2025)

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The "Great Audit": Why New Council Powers Will Force Landlords to Professionalise (Or Quit) 7:11

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Many landlords are sleepwalking into the biggest regulatory shift in a generation. On December 27, 2025, the new investigatory powers under the Renters' Rights Act come into force, and they will permanently change the enforcement landscape. This isn't just "more paperwork." It's a fundamental change from a power to a duty for councils to enforce. N…

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The Denial of Dreams: Disproportionate School Discipline and Racial Bias are Destroying Black Students' Futures (Season 3, Episode 21) 12:47

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In this Podcast, Angela and Davey synthesize Dr. Howie Knoff's November 8, 2025 Blog post which presents evidence that will fundamentally change how you understand school discipline and racial discrimination. Dr. Knoff and your Podcast Hosts summarize the latest research that reveals that Black students are, nationally, suspended from school at 3.8…

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Online gambling now SA’s new ‘silent epidemic’ 10:53

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The thrill of online gambling has hit South Africa. Its popularity has surged, especially among young people. According to official data presented by the National Gambling Board to Parliament in October, the total gambling turnover for the 2024/25 financial year reached R1.5 trillion. November is recognised as Gambling Awareness Month in South Afri…

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The 8-Month Wait: Why County Court Bailiffs Are a Financial Trap (And the HCEO Solution) 5:04

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You’ve won your possession order. You think the nightmare is over. Then you’re told the wait for a County Court Bailiff is 6, 7, or even 8.5 months. In London, this delay means average rent arrears escalate to over £19,000. The system is broken. In this episode, Noel Cardona gives a brutally honest breakdown of the UK's eviction enforcement crisis.…

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WARNING LANDLORDS: The Real Cost of Abolishing Section 21 12:02

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The Renters' Rights Act 2026 isn't just a policy change; it's an operational disaster waiting to happen for unprepared landlords. With Section 21 abolished and mandatory court hearings introduced for every single possession claim, we are heading towards standard eviction timelines of 12-14 months. In this video, I break down the brutal math of the …

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Reflecting on the Mirror of Autism: Living in a World that Doesn't Always Makes Sense (Volume 3, Episode 20) 18:42

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This Podcast synthesizes the core arguments presented in Dr. Howie Knoff's November 1, 2025 Blog post, which advocates for a fundamental shift in how educators and clinicians understand and support students with autism. The central thesis is a call to move beyond managing observable behaviors and diagnostic labels toward a deeper, empathetic unders…

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Gaza healthcare system in ruins - says MSF 15:09

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The humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, said the healthcare system in Gaza has been destroyed. MSF's International President, Dr Javid Abdelmoneim, has called on world leaders to drastically increase the number of medical evacuations from Gaza. Emile Pienaar spoke with MSF's Emergency Coo…

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Educators vs AI - Should it even be a competition? 5:56

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Artificial Intelligence is trickling into every part of our daily lives, and the classroom is no exception. AI is here to stay, and although a bit of initial hesitance could be valuable, avoiding it completely could become a significant setback for both teacher and educator. Latest news on our website…

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Suid-Afrikaanse fotograaf bekroon met gesogte toekenning 20:31

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Die fotograaf Wim van den Heever, gebore en getoeë hier in Suid-Afrika, het die wêreld aan die gons. Sy foto van ‘n bruin hiëna in Kolmanskop, Namibië het daartoe gelei dat hy aangewys is as die Natural History Musem in Londen wildlewe- fotograaf van die jaar. Dis basies fotograwe se Oscars. Dit het hom tien jaar geneem om dié wenfoto vas te lê in …

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Students Need "Learner's Permits" for Social Media Access: Decreasing Mental Health, Bullying, and School Shooting Risks (Season 3, Episode 19) 18:32

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The mental health crisis involving American adolescents has reached a breaking point that demands immediate, decisive action. With over 20% of children living with diagnosed mental health conditions, depression rates climbing 75% since 2016, and nearly half of high school students reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness, we are in the midst o…

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Global Sumud Flotilla - Mandla Mandela recalls harsh prison conditions in Israel 5:54

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The grandson of former President Nelson Mandela, Mandla Mandela has recalled the harsh conditions they experienced while detained at Israeli prison. The group of South African activists who formed part of the Global Sumud Flotilla returned to home soil on Wednesday after being prevented from accessing Gaza and subsequently deported from Israel. Lat…

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Nobel Prize in physiology could be treatment for cancer and autoimmune diseases 8:09

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On Monday the Nobel Prize for Physiology was awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their discoveries on how the immune system functions and how autoimmune disease work. Emile Pienaar spoke with the Head of Medical Research in School of Medicine at the University of Pretoria, Botle Damane, to unpack the real world impact…

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Half of SA child cancer cases go undiagnosed 3:15

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Paediatric Oncologist Professor Mariana Kruger at Stellenbosch University explained that there is a vast population in rural areas where it takes longer to get to primary medical facilities and secondary hospitals. Latest news on our websiteBy Jacaranda FM

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Suid-Afrika se diverse plantspesies gevier in Erfenismaand 2:36

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Suid-Afrika se biodiversiteit is onlosmaakbaar deel van die land se erfenis, en voordat Erfenismaand verby is, vier ons die ontdekking van ‘n splinternuwe plantspesie, Moraea Anastasia. Dr Brian du Preez, verbonde aan die Universiteit Kaapstad - is passievol oor bewusmaking en die bewaring van inheemse plante. Dit het daartoe gelei dat hy 'n nuwe p…

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EP 248: Performance Partnership When It Ain't Really Partnership at All 16:56

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Queen, let's talk about the elephant in the room: that exhausting dance you're doing in your relationship where you're solving his problems before he even names them, managing his emotions while yours get pushed aside, and wondering why love feels like a second job. If you're tired of performing for love instead of receiving it, this episode is you…

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Chronic Absenteeism and the “Five Why’s”: Stop Chasing Symptoms and Start Tackling Solutions (Season 3, Episode 18) 17:57

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's newest Project ACHIEVE Blog addressing a long-standing crisis in our nation’s schools: chronically-absent students. The Podcast documents the incident rates of chronic absenteeism over the past decade, specifies the root causes, and outlines the potential solutions and interventions. Dr.…

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EP 247: GETTING OVER MR. UNDERCOVER PROJECT MAN-Why That ‘Perfect on Paper’ Man Was the Real Fixer-Upper—The Closure You Didn’t Get, The Healing You Deserve” 19:27

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Queen, let's talk about the mindfuck breakup that's been keeping you stuck—the one with Mr. "Perfect on Paper" who left your soul starved despite checking every box society told you mattered. You know the type: well-dressed, well-traveled, well-paid, and wildly unavailable emotionally. This episode is your permission slip to finally name what you'v…

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EP 246: He Ain’t Broke But He Still Needs Fixing When Your High-Value Man Is Actually a Project 28:11

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Queen, let's talk about the confusion that nobody prepared you for: when your high-value man checks every box society told you mattered, but your nervous system is screaming that something ain't right. You're not crazy, and you're not asking for too much—you're just dealing with an emotional project disguised in designer suits and six-figure succes…

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Student Mental Health, the Dangers of AI, and the Need for Human Connection 21:47

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's newest Project ACHIEVE Blog that highlights the pervasive mental health crisis among preschool through high school students, emphasizing that a significant number are struggling with internalizing and externalizing issues, often compounded by trauma. Dr. Knoff argues that schools frequen…

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EP 245: LOVE WITHOUT CHAINS - 5 REASONS TO DE-CENTER MEN WITHOUT DISMISSING THEM 25:36

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Hey, it’s Brig! In this episode, I’m diving into de-centering men without dismissing them. This isn’t about being anti-men but becoming "pro-you." I unpack the stress women carry when our worth is tied to relationships with men, and how we can reclaim sovereignty. What You'll Learn: Historical Conditioning: How laws and culture, like credit restric…

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EP 244: From Stuck to Sovereign How CJ UNKAGED™ Her Next Chapter 36:21

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with a special guest, CJ, who recently completed the UNKAGED™ six-month coaching program. CJ shares her transformative journey from feeling unsafe and overwhelmed in her high-powered career to reclaiming her sovereignty and creating space for her passions. What You'll Learn: How feeling "unsafe" in professional …

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Beyond Overwhelmed: How AI Can Empower Administratively-Taxed School Leaders (Season 3, Episode 16) 20:16

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's newest Project ACHIEVE Blog that begins by recognizing that today’s superintendents, principals, and other district leaders are not just busy—they are overwhelmed. Compliance reporting, budget oversight, parent communication, board preparation, transportation, facilities, staff recruitme…

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EP 243: 5 Signs You’re Abandoning Yourself Without Realizing It 14:44

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Today, I'm talking about a pattern that's silently robbing high-achieving Black women of money, joy, and energy: self-abandonment. What is Self-Abandonment? Self-abandonment happens when you leave yourself emotionally, mentally, or physically to secure someone else's comfort, approval, or validation. It's when you side with others over yourself. We…

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EP: 242 Internalized Wrongness – When You Mistake Your Identity for a Flaw 19:16

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Something about me is just… wrong”? In this episode, I’m getting real about internalized wrongness — that quiet, exhausting belief that your identity is a defect to fix instead of something to celebrate. I’ve lived this, and I know how sneaky it is. From code-switching until you don’t recognize your own voic…

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Improving School Climate and Student Engagement: The Final Piece of (and Assembling) the School Success Puzzle (Season 3, Episode 15) 20:01

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Project ACHIEVE Blog as the final part of a five-part series, aiming to assemble "the school success puzzle.” This comprehensive series emphasizes that truly effective schools evaluate, strategically plan for, and attend to five interdependent components: Quality Instruction,…

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EP 241: Cognitive Violence How Mindset Work Became Another Way to Shame Black Women 29:11

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Why I Had to Name This I created this episode because I’ve seen too many high-achieving Black and Brown women—myself included—blame ourselves for the very thoughts that helped us survive. We’ve been told to “think better,” “stay positive,” or “change our mindset,” without anyone asking where those thoughts came from or what they were protecting us …

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EP 240: The Math Ain’t Mathing - With Guest Anita Miller 47:37

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Hey y’all, it’s Brig. This one is personal. Equal Pay Day just passed—and it’s not a celebration, it’s a correction. A reminder that Black and Brown women are still months behind in earnings, every single year. This episode is for every woman who’s been grinding, staying late, over-preparing, and still being undervalued. I brought in the powerhouse…

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Cultivating School Cohesion and Staff Efficacy- The 7 C's of Success (Season 3, Episode 14) 20:05

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In the newest podcast, co-hosts Angela Jones and Davey Johnson discuss the seven characteristics of staff cohesion and collaboration. Drawing on the themes from Dr. Howie Knoff’s latest blog and research within Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions, the episode dives deep into why staff cohesion isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s a fundamental dri…

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EP 239 – When Your YAS Is Buried Under Their Opinions 27:30

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I missed y’all! Life hit me with a virus, and instead of pushing through, I practiced what I preach—I rested. And in that stillness, something clicked: too many of us are walking around disconnected from our inner YAS—our sacred, soul-level yes—because it’s been buried under other people’s voices. This episode is for the queens who feel stuck, conf…

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The Characteristics of an Effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS): What You Need to Assess to Ensure Your Fall Success (Season 3, Episode 13) 19:39

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Project ACHIEVE Blog on how to analyze the effectiveness of a district, school, or educational setting’s MTSS system. The Podcast first summarizes the organizational characteristics of an effective MTSS system identified by Dr. Knoff: System-Wide Principles and Practices, Col…

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EP 238 When All They See Is Who You Used to Be (But You’re Not That Gurl No More) 20:27

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I recorded this episode on the 4th of July, a day that symbolizes freedom — but for many of us, true freedom starts when we stop shrinking to make others comfortable. Last week, we talked about the invisible ways we try to stay lovable by making ourselves small. This week, I want to speak to the sting of being seen as your old self — even after you…

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EP 237 Are You Stuck Playing Small to Stay Loved? 23:45

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Hey y’all—Brig here. Today I’m bringing you a topic that might hit close to home: playing small just to stay loved. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or even around family, too many of us shrink ourselves to make others feel more comfortable. I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to silence your voice, tone yourself down, and wear outdated r…

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School Discipline, Classroom Management, and Student Self-Management: The Summer Preparations Needed for Excellence This Fall (Season 3, Episode 12) 28:25

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. The Blog discusses the ongoing issues with student behavior and classroom management in schools since the pandemic, highlighting a significant increase in discipline referrals. The Blog emphasizes that student behavior is not i…

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EP 236 What HYROX Taught Us About Power, Pain, and Pushing Through 46:00

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This episode isn’t just about fitness—it’s about redefining what’s possible. HYROX challenged me in ways I never expected. It wasn’t just about the workouts or the competition—it was about pushing through pain, breaking mental barriers, and proving that power doesn’t have an expiration date. I’m joined by my training partner Cynthia and our incredi…

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EP 235 RETURN TO SELF: The Race That Reminded Me—This Ain’t the End. It’s the Becoming. 17:37

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What if the moment you thought signaled the end… was really the beginning? In this episode, I share what the "Old Lady Division" taught me about purpose, identity, and the quiet power of coming back to yourself—stronger, clearer, and more grounded than ever. This isn’t about reinvention. It’s about returning to the version of you that always knew. …

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EP 234 What the K in UNKAGED Really Means 20:47

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I spell Unkaged with a “K.” Spoiler alert: it’s not just branding—it’s a sacred declaration. We’re diving into what it means to know yourself so fully that no one can gaslight, shrink, or silence you again. This episode is for every Black woman who’s ever felt like she had to perform, conform, or stay …

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Preparing Classroom Instruction This Summer for Enhanced Success this Fall (Volume 3, Episode 11) 33:57

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Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. The Blog and Podcast focus on the importance of strategic summer planning to drive school improvement during the coming new school year. They begin by contrasting two low-performing middle schools in the same school district that ap…

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EP 233 I Burned My Coaching Offers Down—Here’s Why The UNKAGEDTM Revolution Begins Here. 29:17

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High-achieving Black women aren’t stuck because we’re doing it wrong—we’re stuck because we’ve been conditioned to survive, not to thrive. In this episode, I get real about why I burned down all my coaching offers. I share the moment that changed everything, what I discovered underneath all the mindset work, and why I’m no longer coaching around th…

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EP 232 Redefining Recovery: The Radical Self-Care Black Women Deserve 27:50

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We’ve been taught to push through. To hold it all. To never drop the ball. But what if the reason we feel like we’re breaking… is because no one ever taught us to recover? In this episode, I’m finally unpacking the radical concept that changed my life: 💥 Recovery is not rest. It’s reclamation. Reclaiming your time. Your energy. Your breath. Your ba…

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EP 231 Which KAGE Are You Living In? (The 4 Stress Archetypes + Quiz Reveal) 13:48

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A lot of many high-achieving women are stuck in cycles that feel personal—but are actually patterns of survival. Overgiving, overworking, staying quiet, or doing it all alone… these aren’t just habits. They’re adaptations. In this episode, I finally introduce something I’ve been working on for a while: the Uncaged Stress Impact Assessment—a powerfu…

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Understanding Seizure Types, Causes, and Connections to Stress and Brain Injury (Volume 3, Episode 10) 47:35

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog (Part III of a comprehensive Series) from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. It begins by highlighting how important it is for school personnel to understand students who present with seizures—initially, through the lens of a recent Supreme Court case involving a stu…

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EP 230 It's NOT Sabatoge It's your Nervous System 35:08

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Too many times, I see high-achieving women of color stuck in cycles of overgiving, over-performing, and people-pleasing—not because we’re broken, but because we’re in survival mode. In this episode, I get personal. I share what cracked open for me, why I broke down on mic, and how that moment brought radical clarity: what we call self-sabotage is o…

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The Impact of Headaches vs. Migraines on Students in School (Volume 3, Episode 9) 20:21

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog (Part II of a comprehensive Series) from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. This Podcast(and the Blog) explains the difference between common headaches and migraines, highlighting how migraines are a distinct neurological condition with more severe and complex sympto…

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EP. 229 I Cried While Recording This: A Call to the UNKAGED™ Revolution 20:13

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Too many high-achieving women of color are stuck in cycles of over giving, over performing, and people-pleasing—not because they're broken, but because they're surviving. In this compelling episode, Brig uncovers how these patterns are rooted in history and trauma, not personal failure, and makes the case for a radical shift: nervous system recalib…

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Treasury scraps VAT hike,faces R78bn shortfall 5:48

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National Treasury’s decision to withdraw its proposed VAT hike has left a R78-billion gap in the national budget, forcing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to explore new ways to raise revenue and curb government spending. Treasury had initially planned to increase Value Added Tax (VAT) by 1%, moving it from 15% to 16%, in an effort to boost revenu…

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EP. 228 [Throwback] You Were Pruned This Way: How Your Patterns Formed & What to Do Now 28:05

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Are you ready to break free from the patterns that keep you playing small? In this powerful throwback episode, Brig revisits a pivotal moment in her own journey to reveal how past experiences can silently shape our present-day reactions. She unpacks the concept of being "Kaged"—a survival state where your nervous system shrinks, suppresses, and ada…

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Connecting Students’ Sensory and Neurological Functioning with Learning, Socialization, and Disabilities: A Primer on Vision, Hearing, and Respiratory/Nasal Functioning (Volume 3, Episode 8) 20:16

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Your Podcast Hosts Angela and Davey discuss Dr. Howie Knoff's most recent Blog from Project ACHIEVE Educational Solutions. This Podcast (and the Blog) emphasizes the crucial connection between students' sensory and neurological functions and their educational experiences. As a school psychologist, Dr. Knoff asserts that educators must understand th…

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EP. 227 In the Middle of the Mess—And Still Moving 23:10

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Are you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain in your personal or professional life? This episode is for you! Join Brig as she explores the emotional journey of being in the middle, where self-doubt and vulnerability often reside. This episode is a reminder that it's perfectly okay to be in the messy middle and she encourages you to honor your feelings,…

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EP. 226 Your Stress Ain’t Random—It’s a Pattern -What Your Body’s Been Trying to Tell You 19:47

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Are you a high-achieving Black woman feeling overwhelmed by stress? Listen Queen, your stress isn't random; it's a pattern! Join Brig in this week's episode as she dives into the clues your body is giving you and how to break free from these patterns. Brig also introduces a new segment, "Pattern Break," where she guides us through a simple yet tran…

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Future-Proofing the Academic and Social Success of Middle and High School Students: Five Essential Skill Sets (Volume 3, Episode 7) 25:26

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In this new Podcast, Angela and Davey address the concerning trend of declining independence and engagement among middle and high school students since the pandemic. Using Dr. Howie Knoff’s concurrently-released Blog, they discuss five essential "meta-skill" sets that are the foundation to students’ academic success. These Skill Sets focus on: Goal…