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Shift Shift BloomWhen the Waters Rose: Fighting for Family and Community After the Eastern Kentucky FloodShow Notes: "When the Waters Rose: Fighting for Family and Community After the Eastern Kentucky Flood"Episode Summary: In this compelling episode, host Kristen sits down with Perry County resident Brian Lucas to discuss his harrowing experience during the devastating floods in Eastern Kentucky in July 2022. Brian, a clinical engineering director for Appalachian Regional Healthcare, shares his extraordinary story of survival, resilience, and determination as he and his family faced unprecedented natural disaster. This episode also features insights from Dr. Gavin Rienne, a social epidemiologist, who provides expert analysis on disaster recovery and the importance of community r...2024-07-1855 minShift Shift BloomHarnessing the Healing Power of Horses: An Insightful Journey with Belle ShookAbout this episode:In this inaugural episode of Shift Shift Bloom's second season, host Kristen Cerelli delves into the transformative world of equine therapy with Belle Shook, a former professional counselor turned equine guidance expert. Belle shares her journey from conventional talk therapy to founding Equine Guidance, a unique ranch in Arizona’s Verde Valley, where American Bashkir curly horses aid individuals in healing and personal development. This episode also features expert analysis from Dr. Kimberly Tumlin, founder of the Equine Assisted Collaborative for Health.About our guest:Belle Shook has trained in th...2024-05-0757 min
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 10: Cat Stevens, Guadalcanal Diary and Just Being in the MomentNotes to Come. 2022-05-0538 min
Shift Shift BloomEP10: Grab the Kids and Go, with African Immigrant "Leonie"About this episode:Host Kristen Cerelli talks to African immigrant "Leonie" who fled the same abusive marriage to save herself and her children, not once, but twice. In the process she lost her ability to practice medicine with patients, but she found an unwavering strength and ability to "just do it" that puts the cliched Nike slogan in its place.About our guest:"Leonie" was born in Africa, into a large family that valued education. She attended medical school, practiced gynecology and had two children with a very influential man who, despite his...2022-04-261h 08
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 9: The Actor in All of UsAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss Gabe Fazio & Brandy HotchnerSome things that came up for John & Kristen:Additional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-04-2039 min
Shift Shift BloomEP9: Strip Down the Layers, with Method Actors Gabe Fazio and Brandy HotchnerAbout this episode:When Dr. John Lyons casually mentioned to host Kristen Cerelli that he'd be interested in hearing what method actors had to say about the process of transformation, Kristen knew just who to call. Enter actor Gabe Fazio and teacher of actors Brandy Hotchner, who share their well worn input on the subject. About our guests:A native of Long Island, Gabe Fazio epitomizes the passion and sacrifice of the working actor. A lifetime member of The Actors Studio in NYC, Gabe works steadily in theatre, film and television. He originated...2022-04-181h 02
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 8: Embrace Random Convenience, a.k.a. Yak Jerky is DeliciousAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss Greg Dyke Some things that came up for John & Kristen:Zhi-ba Shing-ga Yak JerkyTaking the Path of Least ResistanceGenerational Differences ChartDiscovering Your Core ValuesInclusive VolunteerismOnline Inclusive VolunteerismAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-04-1248 min
Shift Shift BloomEP8: Walk Through the Door, with Greg DykeAbout this episode:Greg Dyke's resume reads like a collage of seemingly unrelated twists and turns -- engineer, pastor, nurse, yak rancher -- but that's only if you're reading it superficially. Spend even a few minutes with Dr. Reverend Dyke and you learn each twist was related to the one that came before, and each turn marked by a deep and abiding relationship with social justice, downward mobility and doing the right thing.About our guest:Greg Dyke, owner of Zhi-ba Shin-ga Yak Ranch in Wellington, KY has always been a man on...2022-04-1156 minShift Shift BloomINTERLUDE: Get Social with Shift Shift Bloom!We've launched our social media! Find us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter @shiftshiftbloom. Thanks for listening.2022-04-0401 min
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 7: How Many Billions Does Anyone Really Need?About this episode:John & Kristen discuss Cynthia Alpan Some things that came up for John & Kristen:John ActonRussia-Ukraine WarThe Coddling of the American Mind bookThe Purpose of DenialTrauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyOligarchyMarx's Theory of Two ClassesAnimal Farm bookAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-03-2940 min
Shift Shift BloomEP7: Imagine Your Money Is Gone, with Cynthia AlpanAbout this episode:Cynthia Alpan knows money. She dedicated her career to understanding financial markets and advising others as they planned their fiscal goals. But her knowledge took a backseat to the wishful belief that what happened in her homeland of Lebanon would not and could not happen. Practically overnight, everything changed. Her story sheds light on the immense losses -- of money, access, safety, and future dreams -- now facing Cynthia and millions like her, and reminds us to find gratitude in the small things.About our guest:Lebanese native Cynthia Alpan...2022-03-281h 03
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 6: There's No Such Thing As RecoveryAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss Michele McFadden Some things that came up for John & Kristen:Brain Injury & Positive GrowthAsking for HelpCollaboration & ChangeDogs & MindfulnessAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-03-2239 min
Shift Shift BloomEP6: See the Step in Front of You, with Michele McFaddenAbout this episode:Michele McFadden, a former IT professional and competitive long-distance runner, survived a hit-and-run accident, but was left with a traumatic brain injury that significantly impaired her physical and verbal abilities and her memory, among other things. Our conversation illuminates how a change that is thrust upon you can sometimes shift things for the better.About our guest:A native of small town Missouri, Michele McFadden grew up the 7th of 9 children, earned a degree in Computer Science, ran marathons and had a thriving career in IT. In March, 2015 she was...2022-03-211h 07
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 5: Juliana Barton, The Doable Versus The IdealAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss Juliana Barton Some things that came up for John & Kristen:Actors and Mental Health Teens and Unstable HousingCouch-surfingData on Age of Medical StudentsMed School after 40Cultivating GRIT on college campusesAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-03-1436 min
Shift Shift BloomEP5: Take That Chance (Part Two), with Juliana BartonAbout this episode:Juliana Barton, a foster care alumna with big dreams, has never wanted pity, she's only ever wanted to be seen for her talents, abilities and wholeness. In the face of childhood abuse, epic systemic injustice and heart-wrenching family tragedy, she epitomizes strength, resilience, grit and grace. Juliana's unbroken spirit echoes in her words, her commitments and her advocacy, and it will astound you.About our guest:Where to find Juliana Barton online:LinkedInOther Resources Mentioned:Higher Education for Foster YouthMCATHow Should Medical Schools Foster Equity a...2022-03-1451 min
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 4: Juliana Barton and the Child Welfare SystemAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss the Child Welfare System in the USSome things that came up for John & Kristen:The Social Security Act of 1935History of Child Welfare in the USState by State Foster Care DataKinship CareCongregate CareTrauma-Informed CareMical Raz "Abusive Policies"Additional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman...2022-03-0735 min
Shift Shift BloomEP4: Take That Chance (Part One), with Juliana BartonAbout this episode:Juliana Barton, a foster care alumna with big dreams, has never wanted pity, she's only ever wanted to be seen for her talents, abilities and wholeness. In the face of childhood abuse, epic systemic injustice and heart-wrenching family tragedy, she epitomizes strength, resilience, grit and grace. Juliana's unbroken spirit echoes in her words, her commitments and her advocacy, and it will astound you.About our guest:From child abuse survivor and misunderstood teen to advocate and aspiring physician, Juliana Barton’s journey has been punctuated with tremendous adversity. One thing, ho...2022-03-071h 00
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 3: De Lacy Davis and The Ripple Effect of Your Own ChangeAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss De Lacy Davis Some things that came up for John & Kristen:MuditaSudden Wealth SyndromeFirefighter ActorsSocial Media & ParentingShift in FatherhoodAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-02-2843 min
Shift Shift BloomEP3: Get In The Slop, with De Lacy DavisAbout this episode:Dr. De Lacy Davis only became a cop to finance his music career, but things didn't go as planned. He fell in love with the community he served and remained on the force for over 20 years. As a black officer in a historically racist institution, he struggled daily to navigate the ultimate toxic workplace. Though both his career and his personal life have been marked by tumultuous change, the through line in his story is a commitment to service, honesty, compassion and an innate belief in "doing the right thing" regardless of the consequences. 2022-02-281h 09
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 2: Rachel Faller, Shifting to Keep Moving ForwardAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss Rachel Faller Some things that came up for John & Kristen:Similarities between Artists and EntrepreneursLeadership and BoundariesPurity CultureTrauma and the Regulatory SystemConsumers and Fast FashionAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-02-2134 min
Shift Shift BloomEP2: Pay a Fair Price for That, with Rachel FallerAbout this episode:Rachel Faller, an artist and entrepreneur, grew up with firsthand knowledge of how much time and effort goes into making things, clothes especially. Though she didn’t set out to helm a business, her relentless dedication to community, inclusivity, reciprocity and zero waste sets her company, tonlé, apart in the fair trade fashion space.About our guest:Rachel Faller is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. She dedicates most of her time to rectifying harm within the garment industry using a systemic approach- encouraging people to think abo...2022-02-211h 01
Shift Shift BloomTCOM Takeaway 1: Eddie the Barber and the Irritating BuddhaAbout this episode:John & Kristen discuss Jordan Constantine Some things that came up for John & Kristen:Irritating BuddhaCreating Inclusive WorkplacesHow to Be an AllyAdditional Resources:TCOMThe Praed FoundationIPH CenterBecome a Supporter:If you like what you hear, please consider making a donation on our Patreon site!Credits:All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022-2024Cover art by @jacksonfallMusic by Ray Wyssman, The Simoleons, and Kristen Cerelli2022-02-1422 min
Shift Shift BloomEP1: Be Yourself at the Pool, with Jordan ConstantineAbout this episode:Jordan Constantine, a safe systems practitioner and Dolly Parton fan, knows there are at least two sides to every story. A former foster youth who grew up in the UK, Jordan now makes his home in the US. He shares with us the emotional and profound journey of his gender transition, which he poetically refers to as "an unfolding."About our guest:Jordan’s work focuses on actualizing individual, team and system development to support quality improvement and system reform efforts in child welfare jurisdictions. Before joining the IPH center te...2022-02-141h 04Shift Shift BloomGet Ready for Some Great Stories, with Kristen and JohnAbout this episode:Co-producer John Lyons and Host Kristen Cerelli talk about some of the connections that led them to start this podcast, including a mutual fascination with the process of human transformation. 2022-02-1441 min