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Culture From the HeartBuilding a Culture of Love and Authenticity featuring Amy BruskeIn this episode of Culture From the Heart Podcast, hosts Larry Levine and Darrell Amy are joined by Amy Bruske, President and Integrator at Kolbe Corporation. Amy highlights the importance of aligning employees' roles with their instinctive strengths to foster engagement and productivity. She discusses the significance of creating an authentic and caring workplace culture, where leaders understand and make decisions based on individual strengths rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Amy also touches on how Kolbe Corp's mission and values guide their business practices and how maintaining a 'mission-driven', 'problem-solver', and 'always improving' mindset sustains their cultural integrity. The...2025-07-0731 min
BOSS Business of Surgery SeriesEp. 189 Trauma Surgery to Conflict Resolution: Dr. Shannon Foster’s Journey to Healing Healthcare Teams🔎 Episode Highlights
Career Evolution and Motivation
Dr. Foster shares her journey from growing up in a working-class family in Ohio to becoming a trauma surgeon.
Discusses how experiences in diverse healthcare settings—from academic to rural—revealed widespread communication issues.
COVID-19 became a catalyst for shifting toward consulting, helping physicians navigate workplace conflicts.
Identifying Workplace Problems and Seeking Help
Common issues include HR conflicts, legal concerns, or interpersonal problems affecting clinical performance.
Dr. Foster’s process involves deeply exploring the context, policies, and communications surrounding a conflic...2025-07-0738 min
The Art Of Imperfect AdultingBeyond Training: What Foster Care Taught a Trauma Professional with Megan HammAmy Stone welcomes licensed professional counselor and foster parent Megan Hamm to discuss how becoming a foster parent transformed her approach to working with children and families experiencing trauma. Megan shares her personal journey, the challenges of supporting kids in crisis, and how her lived experience informed her work as a mental health professional.About the Guest:Megan Hamm, Ed.S., LPC-S, RPT, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and trauma-informed parenting expert. She specializes in helping foster and adoptive families turn emotional chaos into connection through her signature H.E.A.R...2025-07-0541 min
High Performance HealthHot Flashes, Menopause Rage, Insomnia — And How to Advocate for Yourself in Perimenopause | Amy AlkonIn this episode, I talk to expert Amy Alkon about the critical issues surrounding women's health, particularly focusing on perimenopause and menopause.
We look at the shortcomings of the medical system in addressing these stages, and Amy shares insights from her book, "Going Menopostal," emphasising the importance of understanding hormonal changes and the role of progesterone in women's health.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Lack of Training: Many gynecology departments lack adequately trained doctors in perimenopause
Perimenopause Symptoms: Perimenopause can last 3 to 10 years and presents various symptoms such as sleep disturbances and bleeding
Progesterone: Adequate progesterone is...2025-06-2349 min
HERself288. Amy + Abby: Asking for What You NeedWe are so excited to tell you about the direction we are taking the HERself podcast for the summer! If you like this new format, be sure and let us know. You, the listeners, are such an integral part of what we do here at the HERself podcast and we want to make sure we are creating content that resonates with you.In this episode we delve into the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on the challenges women face in expressing their wants and needs. We discuss the dynamics of accountability...2025-06-0256 min
Let's Talk WyomingAmy Goes Nuclear!In this episode of Let's Talk Wyoming, Amy reflects on the significance of Memorial Weekend and transitions into discussing current legislative updates, particularly focusing on interim committees and their discussions on nuclear energy projects in Wyoming. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balancing the legacy of coal production with the potential of nuclear energy as a future energy source. Amy advocates for market-driven innovation in energy and highlights community perspectives, particularly from Mayor Shay Lundvall of Gillette, on the importance of transparency and progress in energy development.
Mayor Shay Lundvall of Gillette, Wyoming, emphasizes the importance of...2025-05-3029 min
True Crime Recaps10-Year-Old Gets Crushed to Death After His 340-Pound Foster Mom Sits on Him For "Acting Up"10-year-old Dakota Stevens tragically died after his 340-pound foster mother, Jennifer Wilson, sat on him for five minutes. Dakota had run to a neighbor’s house seeking help after alleged abuse. Instead of helping, Wilson dragged him back and sat on his head and neck, ignoring his desperate cries for air.Ring camera footage showed the chilling moment, with Dakota's screams fading until he stopped moving. Wilson didn’t realize something was wrong until it was too late. Dakota was placed on life support but died two days later from mechanical asphyxia.Wilson was sentenced to s...2025-05-2804 min
Faith In The Flames: Transforming Trauma Into Hope and HealingEp 9: Parenting, Purpose & God’s Power with Amy SunHey there, beautiful friends! In this powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Amy Sun, a beacon of hope and resilience who's walked through fire and emerged stronger than ever. We dive deep into her journey of healing, faith, and transformation - from surviving domestic challenges to becoming a ministry leader, author, and inspiration for moms everywhere.Healing from Trauma: How God Carries Us Through Impossible SeasonsPractical Parenting: Raising Children with an Unshakable FaithIntimacy with Jesus: Moving Beyond Head Knowledge to Heart ConnectionAmy shares raw, vulnerable moments of her...2025-05-2129 min
Everyday Supermoms: Podcast for Real Stories, Inspiration and Support for Moms49| From Foster Care to Forever Home: Amanda Preston’s Journey of AdoptionAmanda Preston shares her journey of becoming a mom to eight amazing children through foster care and adoption. Amanda, a social worker, discusses the ups and downs of adopting children, including those with special needs and prenatal drug exposure. She opens up about the challenges she faced, including navigating the foster care system, dealing with neurodivergent diagnoses like ADHD and autism, and the emotional toll of loving children with uncertain futures. Despite the struggles, Amanda and her husband have built a loving, thriving family. She also shares her insights on how to support foster and adoptive parents, how to...2025-05-1933 min
Women of AuroraFrom Foster Care to CEO: Meighan Bailey on Purpose-Driven Business and Building LegacyIn this episode of Women of Aurora, host Cynthia Gamboa and co-host Marisol Perez sit down with the remarkable Meighan Cole Bailey, a serial entrepreneur, certified coach, and community leader whose journey from foster care to CEO is nothing short of inspiring.Meighan shares how a personal family crisis sparked the creation of her first business, Connections Mobile, a non-emergency medical transportation company. She opens up about the heart behind her work, how she's grown her team and impact over 16+ years, and how loss became a catalyst for deeper purpose.We dive...2025-05-1848 min
Curlers and Conversations with KrissiEp. 6: Healing Called Her Name: Amy’s story of HopeIn this compelling episode, we sit down with Amy Boyer Colgan, the founder of HealingTrailblazer.com, to delve into her extraordinary journey from facing life-threatening illnesses to becoming a trailblazer in holistic healing. Amy shares how her faith, determination, and exploration of alternative therapies have transformed her life and inspired her mission to help others navigate their own paths to wellness. Listeners will gain insights into the power of combining traditional medicine with holistic practices and the importance of community and support in healing.Guest: Amy Boyer Colgan – Holistic Healing Advocate and Founder of HealingTrailblazer.com​Healing...2025-05-0840 min
Spirit & Soul Healing PodcastAwakening, Embodying and Integrating Your Soul Gifts into Your Daily Practices​ | Kelly Boyer Interviews Amy SikarskieThis podcast episode delves into the intricate interplay of spiritual awakening, healing, and the integration of one's soul gifts into everyday existence. Our host, Amy Sikarskie, shares her profound journey, illustrating how her early encounters with energy healing catalyzed a lifelong commitment to mastering various healing modalities. The discussion further explores the significance of grounding oneself in Earth energy, elucidating how such practices enhance spiritual awareness and facilitate deeper connections with the self. We also examine the concept of past life influences on present circumstances, emphasizing the necessity of addressing ancestral energies to foster personal growth. Ultimately, this episode...2025-03-1143 min
Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster CareEp 57: Laura ~ Foster Parent MentorIn this episode of Fostering Conversations, we welcome Laura, the force behind the popular Instagram account @FosterParenting! Laura shares her journey into foster care, from a spark of interest as a teenager to becoming a foster parent and content creator. We discuss the realities of foster parenting, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the many ways people can support the foster care system—even if they’re not ready to foster themselves.
This episode is also a bittersweet one, as we say farewell (but not goodbye!) to our longtime co-host Liz Rivera. She reflects on her time with...2025-03-1129 min
Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster CareLaura ~ Foster Parent MentorIn this episode of Fostering Conversations, we welcome Laura, the force behind the popular Instagram account @FosterParenting! Laura shares her journey into foster care, from a spark of interest as a teenager to becoming a foster parent and content creator. We discuss the realities of foster parenting, the importance of trauma-informed care, and the many ways people can support the foster care system—even if they’re not ready to foster themselves.
This episode is also a bittersweet one, as we say farewell (but not goodbye!) to our longtime co-host Liz Rivera. She reflects on her time with...2025-03-1129 min
Spirit & Soul Healing PodcastChanneled - The Council of Light’s Urgent Message About Spiritual Ascension | Karen Bell & Amy SikarskieThe primary focus of this podcast episode revolves around the vital importance of compassion during tumultuous times, particularly in relation to global chaos and personal emotional responses. As we navigate the complexities of our spiritual paths, we are reminded that feelings of grief, doubt, or even guilt, especially in the face of devastation, must be acknowledged and expressed rather than suppressed. The Council of Light conveys that our emotional frequencies, whether joyful or sorrowful, play a crucial role in the energetic landscape of our world, urging listeners to embrace their feelings as a pathway to healing. Furthermore, the conversation...2025-02-1837 min
Oh For Food's SakeFrom Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Leadership Tools for Women in Food with leadership coach, Nicky Foster Today on "Oh For Food's Sake," we welcome Nicky Foster to explore the complexities of confidence and leadership challenges in the food industry. Confidence, often hampered by imposter syndrome and self-doubt, can be nurtured through small, consistent actions that build competence and self-belief. Our discussion highlights the impact of gender socialisation, where societal expectations differ for girls and boys, often creating a bias when women appear more confident and assertive.Nicky shares her experiences from her retail career, including the trials of advocating for flexible working as a new parent and the profound personal growth fo...2025-01-2338 min
The Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health™️Habit 76: Balance Your Meals and Life with Jaime FosterSend us a textGet ready to dive into a conversation that blends health, habits, and a little nutty goodness! I’m chatting with Jamie Foster, founder and CEO of Georgia Grinders, about the art of balancing life as a mom, wife, and entrepreneur. Jamie shares her journey to health and wellness, why fats are not the enemy, and how small, intentional changes can lead to big results. Plus, learn why nut butters might just be the ultimate superfood for your snack game and your health.A few highlights from the episode:Balanced meals an...2024-12-1731 min
Fostering Conversations with Utah Foster CarePeter Mutabazi Foster Dad FlipperEpisode Summary:
In this episode of Fostering Conversations, Amy and Liz are joined by Peter Mutabazi, also known as “Foster Dad Flipper” on Instagram. Peter shares his inspiring journey from being a street child in Uganda to becoming a foster parent in the United States. Over the past nine years, Peter has fostered 45 children, adopted three, and is currently fostering three more. He discusses the joys and challenges of being a single foster dad, the importance of community support, and how his experiences have shaped his approach to co-parenting with biological families.
Peter also highlights his...2024-12-1029 min
Brainy MomsPicky Eaters, Nutrition, and Mealtime Strategies for the Developing Brain with Dr. Amy Moore & Sandy ZamalisOn this episode of the Brainy Moms podcast, cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and cognitive specialist Sandy Zamalis share how dietary choices can significantly impact brain development and cognitive performance in your children. From the powerhouse omega-3 fatty acids to essential proteins and carbohydrates, we break down the crucial nutrients your kids need for their growing brains. Learn practical ways to incorporate these brain-boosting elements into everyday meals and what to avoid for brain health. For parents wrestling with mealtime battles and picky eaters, we tackle these challenges, too! Sensitivities to textures or tastes and a child's d...2024-11-1241 min
The Lead PodcastFrom Foster Child to Leadership Coach: Jo Saxton’s faith fuelled leadership journey🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: The journey of courageous leadership, being fuelled by faith, and living out your authentic identity with Jo SaxtonJoin host Amy Orr-Ewing as she sits down with Jo Saxton— leadership coach, author, and international speaker — to discuss her journey from London’s foster system to becoming a leading voice in faith-centred leadership. Jo reflects on her unique challenges and joys as a woman of color in leadership, the transformative role of her foster mother, and how these experiences have shaped her resilient approach to life and work. Together, Amy and Jo explore...2024-11-0159 min
Courageous ConversationsAdvocating For Fellow Adoptees and Empowering Foster Youth with Taylor RuiPing ShennettNavigating life with the weight of your identity resting on your shoulders, where every question from a stranger feels like a window into the soul is the reality for many. What if you could transform that weight into a voice that advocates for others, paving the way for understanding and empowerment? In this powerful episode, Amy sits down with Taylor RuiPing Shennett, a passionate advocate for adoptees and foster care youth. Taylor, a Chinese adoptee herself, shares her journey from growing up in a transracial adoptive family to embracing her identity and becoming a strong vo...2024-10-0224 min
The Happy LeaderHow to Foster Better Team CollaborationGetting the most beneficial collaboration out of your team isn’t just good for the team—it’s good for you and your company as well. Effective collaboration helps team members share diverse ideas, pool knowledge, and work toward common goals, which leads to better problem-solving and improved outcomes. As a manager, fostering this collaboration creates a more efficient and harmonious environment, reducing the need for constant intervention. For your company, collaborative teams are more innovative, resilient, and productive, making the business stronger and more competitive in the long run.
Collaboration can be undermined when a scarcity mindse...2024-09-1712 min
lonely campus podcastEpisode 12: lonely campus podcast with Claire Perrott (Postdoc Episode)Episode 12 of the lonely campus podcast focuses on postdocs and features Claire Perrott, a Professional Development Postdoctoral Fellow in the Office of Research. Claire educates the listener on what it means to be a postdoc, with the goal of familiarizing the campus community with the unique postdoctoral experience. Claire talks about many positive aspects about being a postdoc as well as some of the challenges that come with the role.  One of the possible challenges postdocs might face is loneliness. Postdoc positions are transient by nature and postdocs may feel isolated given the intensity of producing high-quality rese...2024-09-0837 min
My Sister Made Me Read ItSISTER CHAT: Discussing ACOTAR, Ashes, Dead Animals, and Recent WatchesOn this episode of the My Sister Made Me Read It podcast, the sisters needed to have a chat. Amy and Abby go into Abby’s recent trip including something ominous in the attic, Amy’s foster guinea pig, leaving buried animals behind and maybe joining running clubs?The sisters promise to return back to a book podcast come next episode and touch on ACOTAR briefly since Abby is in the depths of it. Check out our INSTAGRAM to see what book we’ll be covering next!2024-07-251h 09
lonely campus podcastEpisode 8 (Special): Preview of lonely campus podcast episodes for FYS 101Recently, loneliness was declared an epidemic by the United States Surgeon General. Finding community on campus can be a challenge for students. The lonely campus podcast shares the experiences of Syracuse University students who have learned to navigate campus, which can be lonely at times, and make it their own. The podcast seeks to foster a sense belonging for all students as it outlines the steps they have taken to build their campus community. lonely campus is produced by ODI Administrative Fellow and Associate Director, TRIO Student Support Services Amy Messersmith. For students in FYS 101, t...2024-07-1232 min
Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorNurturing Hope: The Trauma Informed Foster Parent, ft Laney GibneySend us a textHave a question for Laney or me? Send us a text message with your Instagram handle!Amy's InstagramLaney's InstagramWant to help Laney and Matt practically? Gift cards can be sent to Laney. You can send it directly to the Gibney's, center.laney@gmail.com Requested: Jersey Mike'sChic FilaStarbucksMcDonaldsHow do you navigate the emotional labyrinth of foster parenting during a global pandemic? Join us for a special episode featuring Laney Gibney and her husband, Matt, as they un...2024-06-051h 21