Best Unapologetic Disrupters For Good Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Joe Brummer & Marg Thorsborne: Unapologetic Disrutper for Good Podcast 50:40

18d ago50:40

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Marg has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her services to education, both locally and internationally. She consults with public and private sector businesses and organisations to enhance workplace relationships and manage high-level conflict and inappropriate behaviour.She is committed to improving the way people relate to each other in…

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Greer Kharidi: Unapologetic Disrupter for Good Podcast 49:00

2M ago49:00

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Greer Kharidi is dedicated to supporting teachers and school staff to create calm, regulated classrooms through neuroscience fundamentals. With a background of 15 years in education—including both teaching and counselling—and a deep understanding of how trauma impacts learning, Greer has developed a practical, research-backed framework that empower…

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The Science of Spirit: A Conversation with Judith Palmer 1:31:47

2M ago1:31:47

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Send us a text Psychic medium and empath Judie Palmer joins us to share her journey of discovering and living with her spiritual gifts — from childhood encounters with spirits to her lifelong connection with her guide, Thomas. We explore the science behind psychic ability, including the role of energy, vibration, and the eighth cranial nerve, as we…

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Kara Kalin: Unapologetic Disrupter for Good Podcast 50:00

2M ago50:00

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A Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC), a Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA), and a Mental Performance Specialist, Kara is widely recognized for her work integrating mental health support with high performance in both professional and athletic spaces.With her roots as a national-level athlete and a coach for the Canadian National Team, Kara has sp…

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Coach Martin Simms: Unapologetic Distrupter for Good Podcast 49:00

2M ago49:00

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Martin Ali Simms is a leading expert in the intersection of neuroscience, trauma-informed practices, and athletic performance. As the founder of the DOPE Coach Academy, he helps coaches, student-athletes, and parents integrate neuroscience and nervous system regulation into sports to optimize mental wellness and peak performance. Martin was trained…

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Intentions, Justice & Self-Care with Lee 1:23:04

3M ago1:23:04

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Send us a text In this thought-provoking and deeply personal episode, Siobhan and Lee dive into the power of understanding intentions behind actions, sparked by a heated debate Siobhan had at a bar—yes, even about something as extreme as becoming a Nazi. Lee emphasizes the importance of having difficult conversations to foster growth and deeper und…

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Touch of the Tism - Part 2 1:09:58

3M ago1:09:58

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Send us a text The conversation continues on this episode of Ducking Realitea’s Touch of the Tism: Part Two, where host Siobhan and her guests Danielle and Holly are joined by another familiar voice, Donna. This time, they dive even deeper into the realities of bartending in the Bay Area, sharing the chaos, the comedy, and the unwritten rules that …

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Unapologetic Disrupter for Good Podcast: A New Season 39:33

3M ago39:33

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In a world where traditional education models often fall short, the Disrupters for Good Podcast, formally known as the Trauma Informed Educators Network podcast, dives deep into the transformative power of trauma-informed education. We're here to challenge the status quo, exploring how understanding and addressing the impact of trauma can revolutio…

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Touch of the Tism - Part 1 1:44:29

3M ago1:44:29

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Send us a text Siobhan is joined by Danielle from Danielle Will Still Choose the Bear and Holly from Hot Dogs with Holly as they break in the new podcast studio with a mix of wild personal stories, serious discussions, and unfiltered opinions. From a stalker story to a taco bar mishap with a questionable banner, this episode swings from hilarious m…

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Episode 104: Shannon Harvey - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 47:53

7M ago47:53

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Shannon Harvey is the multi-award-winning director of two internationally acclaimed documentaries, The Connection and My Year of Living Mindfully. Her first book The Whole Health Life is about finding good health after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. As a journalist she spent many years working for leading news organisations such as the…

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From Rock Bottom to Recovery With Oliver 1:33:56

8M ago1:33:56

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Send us a text Siobhan and Oliver share their powerful journeys through addiction, reflecting on the profound toll it took on their lives. Oliver, once a PhD candidate at UC Berkeley, became trapped in the cycle of addiction. His descent led to theft and a six-month jail sentence—a rock-bottom moment that ultimately became his turning point toward …

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Life with Linda 1:12:04

8M ago1:12:04

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Send us a text Siobhan and Linda discuss their shared curiosity and the importance of community involvement. Linda, a retired community leader, recounts her journey of giving up her son for adoption at 17 and later reconnecting with him through Ancestry. They reflect on the societal pressures and stigmas faced by teenage mothers in the 1960s. Linda…

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Danielle is still choosing the Bear! 1:42:51

8M ago1:42:51

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Send us a text Siobhan and Danielle discuss the podcast, which has 30 episodes, and Siobhan's discomfort with self-promotion. Danielle shares her journey from the East Bay to Alameda, her career transition from bartending to wildlife conservation, and her volunteer work at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. They talk about the importance of spe…

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Hot dogs with Holly 2:08:50

9M ago2:08:50

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Send us a text The conversation between Siobhan and Holly covers a range of topics, including past experiences, work dynamics, and personal preferences. Holly shares stories about their tech internship, musical aspirations, and family dynamics. They discuss the challenges of working in the service industry, including dealing with difficult customer…

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Manifesting with Tom 1:18:25

9M ago1:18:25

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Send us a text In this episode, Siobhan speaks to Tom Skinner as he shares the pivotal moments that have shaped his journey across various industries. They delve into the early challenges of navigating the digital market, recounting life-altering experiences that underscore the importance of resilience, adaptability, and breaking new ground. Tom re…

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Personal and Business growth with Leia 2:51:51

12M ago2:51:51

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Send us a text This week I speak to Leia, business coach and badass. Our discussion includes personal and business growth, cultural exchange, women's health, life challenges, and visualization abilities. We share our personal experiences and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of integrating personal and business growth, cultural exchange, and…

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Episode # 103: Heather Grow - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:38

1y ago50:38

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Heather Grow has been in education in some capacity for 15 years. She started subbing in college, became a teaching assistant for a K-2 SED classroom, and then was a 1:1 teaching assistant for a 5th-grade student before her current position as a teacher of physical educator. Grow has been in her current position for eight years and has always striv…

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Breathing & Chaga w/ Gavin 47:20

1y ago47:20

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Send us a text Siobhan and Gavin discuss various natural health and wellness practices, including Chaga mushroom, breathwork, and mindfulness. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing oneself through self-care practices for improved mental and physical well-being. They also discussed the role of intuition and inner voice in personal growth, a…

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Episode #102: Dr. Larissa Rector - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 42:00

1y ago42:00

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Dr. Larissa Rector has worked in education for more than 16 years. She has a PhD in Literacy Studies and Research and currently works at Tennessee Tech University, where she teaches graduate-level research courses. She also owns a nonprofit organization called Snug as a Bug Foundation and is a huge advocate for struggling students and helping to mi…

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Webster Street Tapes w/ Matt 1:30:27

1y ago1:30:27

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Send us a text Siobhan and Matt exchanged their experiences and perspectives on various topics, including the California DMV, Arizona gun laws, finding joy and meaning in life, and personal preferences. Matt shares his thoughts on ancient siege warfare and the validity of accounts of forgotten knowledge. Matt emphasized the value of learning and ex…

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Epilepsy and Traditions with Ana 1:56:48

1y ago1:56:48

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Send us a text Join me and my creative partner Ana for a chat and some laughs.. we share personal stories of immigration, identity formation, and cultural exchange. We discuss our experiences with creative writing, personal growth, and loss, highlighting the importance of empathy and mutual understanding. Siobhan and Ana also share our experiences …

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Episode 101: Julia Chambers - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 47:08

1y ago47:08

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Julia Chambers integrates all of the skills she acquired over the course of 3 master's degrees in art history, museum studies and public art studies, museum directorships, consulting projects, not-for-profit board leadership, world travel, and being a mother to 3 delightful young men into running Mimbleball -- which turned out to be precisely the s…

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Episode #100: The Author Team - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 1:37:28

1y ago1:37:28

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Mathew Portell, Dr. Tyisha Noise, Ingrid Cockhren, Julie Kurtz, and Dr. Julie Nicholson, our author team, experts in psychology, education, leadership/administration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), have come together to support and strategize mitigating school stress by co-authoring a book for Harvard Education Press, which wil…

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Episode #99: Dr. Katie Lohmiller & Halley Gruber - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:37

1y ago50:37

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Katie and Halley, sisters and co-workers, partner with the Neurosequential Network in coordinating the NME Trainer Program and are co-directors of a non-profit organization called Educational Access Group. Halley is a former teacher. Katie hails from the public health sector, and their work supports schools, educators, and youth-serving organizatio…

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Episode #98: Dr. Tyisha Noise - Trauma Informed Educators Network 1:01:08

1y ago1:01:08

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Dr. Tyisha J Noise has approximately 24 years supporting, nurturing and creating success with underserved populations from coast to coast in both nonprofit and educational settings. Dr. Noise has served as a special and general education teacher, high school administrator and middle school principal. She has extensive experience building systems to…

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Episode #97: Bethany Hill - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:00

1y ago50:00

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Bethany has been an educator for 27 years. She taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grades and also served as an academic/instructional coach. Bethany spend 12 years serving as a building administrator-7 years as an assistant principal and 5 years as principal. For the last three years, she has been mentoring program specialist at Arch For…

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Episode #96: Ginger Healy - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 47:31

1+ y ago47:31

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Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker. She has worked as a child abuse investigator, hospital social worker, social service supervisor at an international adoption agency, and school therapist. She is currently the director of programs for the Attachment & Trauma Network. She co-anchors the podcast "Regulated and Relational" and spea…

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Episode #95: Kris Jenkins - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

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Kris Jenkins has taught our youngest and most vulnerable learners for almost all of her forty years in education! A heart-wrenching trauma early in her young life led to a lifetime of ripples in giving back to other children and their families. Kris wholeheartedly believes that children must feel loved, nurtured, safe, and supported before true lea…

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Episode #94: Dr. Julie Nicholson & Julie Kurtz - #TIENetworkCast 52:24

1+ y ago52:24

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Dr. Julie Nicholson- For as long as she can remember, she had an insatiable thirst for learning. She always sought knowledge with a passion, whether it’s new ideas, skills, or technologies. This drive to learn and make a positive impact on a large scale has fueled over two decades of leadership and social impact work. Julie holds a Ph.D. in Educati…

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Episode #93: Mathew Portell - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

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Hey, hey, hey! Mathew Portell, founder of TIENetwork and podcasting pro, is BACK! After taking a little breather, he's ready to dish out the hottest updates and have a chatty catch-up with his #TIENetworkCast listeners! And guess what? It's his first solo gig on the podcast! So, let's show some love to this work and join in on the livestream.…

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The Art of being a Masshole with Dave Sweeney 1:47:55

1+ y ago1:47:55

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Send us a text Summary/Time Stamps Boston upbringing and punk scene with artist Dave Sweeney. 0:06 Dave Sweeney discusses his experience in the Boston punk scene and his art with host Siobhan. Dave met Siobhan through mutual friends at a bar on the island. Unknown Speaker grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts, a blue-blooded town with summer cottages …

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An Evening with Rory Episode 2 1:25:32

1+ y ago1:25:32

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Send us a text This week Rory Shields join us for episode 2 of An Evening with Rory. Rory is never short of something to say, and this can be a safe place for him to get it off his chest. The last time we spoke, there was a little bit of a theme that was focused on how Rory got here and his experience From a young age he would read a lot of Sunday …

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Update... 5:19

1+ y ago5:19

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Send us a text Host of Ducking Realitea talks about why there have been a lack of episodes and what's to come. Summary What's up to the decking reality world? 0:19 We are not alone when we go through hard things. 1:27 Finding our joy and asking for help. 2:57 Join us in the duck reality world every Tuesday when new episodes drop and look for the so…

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Raymond Moore 1:47:23

2y ago1:47:23

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Send us a text This week I sit down with a Raymond Moore, musician and world traveler to talk about what it was like to move to Norway and raise a family. Our conversations covers the uncomfortable subject of racism and the difference between racisms in Norway compared to racism in the US. Raymond has continued to smile and spread love instead of h…

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Episode #92: Sean Pritchard - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 48:22

2y ago48:22

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Sean Pritchard is the CEO and founder of INHABIT, a wellness and peak performance company based in New Jersey that serves education systems, businesses, and sports programs. Through Sean's own struggles with his mental health in college, he came across meditation, and it changed his life. From working in tech sales, coaching youth sports, and being…

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Amos White and 10K Trees 1:16:45

2y ago1:16:45

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Send us a text Amos and I talk trees and he breaks down how we can help save our environment and ourselves by planting trees. https://www.100ktrees4humanity.com/ Summary/Time Stamps: How did you get involved in trees? 0:00 Welcome to the duckling reality world. Amos is passionate about trees. Sugar maple in columbus, ohio. The story of the first se…

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Episode #91: Esohe Roland - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 45:38

2y ago45:38

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Esohe Roland grew up in Nashville, TN and received both her Bachelors and Masters in the Middle Tennessee area. She has a heart and mind for educating. She got her start in the education field in the Metro Nashville Public School system and was also a student in MNPS throughout middle and high school. Her passion for education has led her to write …

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Episode #90: Robin Cogan, Carey Sipp, and 70+ Guests - TIENetwork Podcast 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

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This unique episode was recorded live at the fourth annual Trauma Informed Educators Network Conference! Listen to Robin Cogan, Carey Sipp and over 70 others share their thoughts!Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN is a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN), currently in her 22nd year as a New Jersey school nurse in the Camden City School Di…

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Episode #88: Leora Wolf-Prusan- Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 45:54

2y ago45:54

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School Crisis Recovery & RenewalLeora Wolf-Prusan serves as the Project Director for the School Crisis Recovery & Renewal project and as the School Mental Health field director for the Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC); previous roles include the national field director of a SAMHSA initiative (ReCAST-Resilience in C…

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Episode #89: Zetta Elliot - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 49:12

2y ago49:12

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A Response to Book BanningBorn in Canada, Zetta Elliott moved to the US in 1994 to pursue her PhD in American Studies at NYU. She is the author of over thirty books for young readers, including the award-winning picture books Bird and Melena’s Jubilee. Dragons in a Bag, a middle-grade fantasy novel, was named an American Library Association Notable…

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Dr Alandi Stec Part 2 1:25:15

2y ago1:25:15

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Send us a text Dr. Alandi and I talk energy, vibrations and finding your truth. Make an appointment or check her out online: https://www.chiropracticlifeforce.com and follow her on social media @dr.alandistec Summary/Time Stamps: Intro to the episode. 0:01 Welcome back to the pod. Dr alain de stek is a chiropractor. Eric Rubin and his own curiositi…

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Champs with Mel 2:04:25

2y ago2:04:25

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Send us a text This week my friend Mel and I have some champagne and talk about life growing up in a religious school, owning a restaurant and being in the booze business. Summary/Time Stamps: Getting used to the self-promotion stuff. 0:11 Getting used to self-promotion and putting yourself out there. Melanie's first podcast, her favorite podcast. …

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Episode #87: Ginger Healy - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 54:16

2y ago54:16

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Ginger Healy MSW, LCSW, is a clinical social worker with almost 30 years of experience in the field. Ginger has worked as a child abuse investigator, hospital social worker, and school therapist. She spent 15 years as the social service supervisor at an international adoption agency and was able to travel to provide support for orphanages all over …

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My Realitea with Raul 1:38:10

2y ago1:38:10

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Send us a text This week I sit down with Raul and talk about myself. It isn’t the direction I thought the episode would go but it was the direction it needed. We recorded this just days after losing someone very close to me. I found him and had to explain to his family that he’s no longer with us, so we talk about grief and tragedy and a little bit…

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SPECIAL Episode #86: Emory & Henry College 54:24

2y ago54:24

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Today’s educators need the training to support trauma-informed practices in the classroom. The Emory & Henry College's Creating Trauma-Informed Resilient Schools course provides targeted and convenient professional development to offer tools to create resilient school communities. A new online trauma-informed care in the classroom course is offered…

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The Menagerie with Connie and Michael 1:06:00

2y ago1:06:00

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Send us a text This week I’m on location! Home Connie and Michael and birthplace of The Menagerie. We talk about how and why they started The Menagerie and Connie shares just how close we were to loosing her. Lucky for all of us her badassery and the love of a good man has kept her healthy and thriving! This is a short one and both will be back for…

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Episode #85: Logan Taylor - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 1:05:48

2y ago1:05:48

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Having it easy" is never a phrase you would use to describe Logan Taylor's childhood. Raised by his grandmother in low-income housing and with an absent father and barely-there mother, Taylor struggled as a child and young adult. Add to these issues sexual abuse, drug addiction, a horrible car wreck, multiple suicide attempts, and crippling anxiety…

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A brief history of Alameda and Clampers with Danny Lopez 1:49:15

2y ago1:49:15

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Send us a text Danny Lopez is in the house this week sharing his knowledge and teaching me the history of Alameda and all things Clampers! It was fun learning the history of our little island and what exactly a Clamper is. Can't wait to go to my first Clamper event this summer! Stay tuned for that but for now get educated with Danny and I. Summary/…

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Episode #84: Dahron Johnson - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 1:01:14

2y ago1:01:14

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Dahron Johnson works with a hospice serving mid-TN. Throughout her career, in faith spaces as much as in clinical & research ones, she has advocated persistently for keeping the voices of patients and their communities of care central to their own journeys. She is the chair for a regional community advisory board for LGBTQ health; a member of a sta…

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Episode #83: Dr. Erika Bocknek - Trauma Informed Educators Network Podcast 55:06

2y ago55:06

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Dr. Erika is a university professor, family therapist, and mom of 3. She holds a master’s degree in Couples and Family Therapy, a doctorate in Child Development, and two postdoctoral fellowships in Child Psychiatry and Infant Mental Health. She is the Associate Editor of the Infant Mental Health Journal and serves on the editorial boards of Adversi…

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