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Andrew Ward
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The Rip Current
Ep 02: Historian Andrew Ward on Slavery and DEI
The historian and author Andrew Ward, grew up on the South Side of Chicago and then in India before becoming a historian of colonialism and slavery. He’s also my Dad. I think he’s just the person to discuss the weird moment we’re in, when politicians are trying to erase slavery and racism from the national discussion just when we were starting to take s… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theripcurrent.substack.com/subscribe
2025-03-26
1h 06
Into The Fix
Episode 92- Keep it in Perspective
Dr. Ward talks about how to keep our areas of weakness in perspective and not allow one area to undermine our achievements in all areas.
2023-10-09
09 min
Into The Fix
Episode 91-Generational Happiness
Dr. Ward talks about the idea that individuals can pass down the wisdom they've obtained throughout their lifetime so that their children/grandchildren can build on the progress theyve already made.
2023-10-02
08 min
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Episode 90- Into the Grave
Dr. Ward talks about the past and how sometimes we allow our futures to die because we can't move beyond the past.
2023-09-25
09 min
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Episode 89- Stay or Go
Dr. Ward talks about how people often view change as the key to improving their lives, but how WHAT we change is more important than simply making changes.
2023-09-18
08 min
Into The Fix
Episode 87- Wrong or Just not right
Dr. Ward talks about the difference between something being morally wrong versus something being a bad decision.
2023-09-05
10 min
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Episode 86- Planning or Doing
Dr. Ward talks about the difference between planning and doing how some people can get stuck planning and not doing or conversely behave impulsively without planning how they will achieve their goals.
2023-08-28
08 min
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Episode 85- Coming Home
Dr. Ward talks about going home. And how home doesn't have to be where you grew up or the family you're from. Home is anythingt hat brings you back to center and reminds you what is important.
2023-08-21
08 min
Into The Fix
Episode 84-It's not what you know
Dr. Ward talks about how most people's biggest struggle is not knowing WHAT to do, it's figuring out WHY they aren't doing it.
2023-08-14
08 min
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Episode 83- Your One Day
What if you had one day that would change your life? What would you want? What would you ask for? Dr. Ward talks about things to do to better identify and achieve your goals.
2023-08-07
06 min
Into The Fix
Episode 82- When your feelings change
Dr. Ward talks about why people's feelings (about their marriage, job etc) change and what steps you should take in response to your changing feelings.
2023-07-31
07 min
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Episode 81- Know where you want to land
Dr. Ward talks about how to identify where it is you want to be and how knowing where you want to go make success much more likely.
2023-07-24
10 min
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Episode 80- The way we see others
Dr. Ward talks about the way we view others and how the way we view others impacts the way we view ourselves.
2023-07-17
09 min
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Episode 79- Who are you
Dr. Ward talks about knowing who you are can help you feel more secure and less unhappy with your life.
2023-07-10
07 min
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Episode 78- So you say you want a revolution
Dr. Ward talks about independence day and discusses ways you can take lessons from the struggle for independence to further change in our own lives.
2023-07-03
08 min
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Episode 77- Rights vs. What is Right
Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's the right thing to do. Dr. Ward talks about how exercising one's right may or may not be the same as doing what IS right.
2023-06-26
08 min
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Episode 76- Perspective and starting points
Dr. Ward talks about tarting poitns. And how where we start is a big factor in determining where we finish and how we feel along the way.
2023-06-20
10 min
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Episode 75- Anger and Expectations
Dr. Ward talks about Anger and how the expectations we have can impact how we view ourselves, others, and the world and ultimately, if left unchecked, can lead to anger.
2023-06-12
08 min
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Episode 74-Thoughts on a Long Trip.
Dr. Ward discusses his recent road trip and highlights the steps we take for a long road trip and how to apply those to our life overall.
2023-06-05
08 min
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Episode 73-Short Trip or Long Journey
Dr. Ward reflects on an upcoming trip and discusses how different trips require different expectations.
2023-05-29
07 min
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Episode 72-Mind your Biz
Dr. Ward discusses the reasons why people often involve themselves in other people's lives as well as ways we can stop doing this and mind our own business.
2023-05-22
09 min
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Episode 71- Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day. Dr. Ward talks about what it taks to be a good mother (parent) as well as how good parents can become great parents.
2023-05-15
09 min
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Episode 70-Trauma vs. Drama
Dr. Ward talks about the difference between the hardships we encounter in our lives and traumatic events that change the way we view the world.
2023-05-08
08 min
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Episode 69-The four Fs when dealing with others
Dr. Ward talks about dealing with conflict and the different ways we can respond when we feel like others are causing us problems.
2023-05-01
08 min
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Episode 68- Is it Me or You
Dr. Ward talks about the tendecny to blame self or others when going through hard times as well as ways you can determine if a problem is caused by you or someone else.
2023-04-24
11 min
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Episode 67- Honesty
Dr. Ward discusses honesty, the reasons why people aren't always honest, as well as things we can do to increase how honest we are. With ourselves and others.
2023-04-17
12 min
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Episode 66- Steps for resolving issues from your past
Dr. Ward talks pragmatically about the steps one can take to get beyond the negative criticism they have received in the past...usually in childhood.
2023-04-11
10 min
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Episode 65-Getting through hard times
Dr. Ward talks about hard times and how the challenge for us is not just to get through hard times, but that the true challenge is to decide HOW we get through hard times and how we can feel positive about ourselves as we move through hard times.
2023-04-03
06 min
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Episode 64-It's not just insecurity. Other effects of the past
We all know that messages from our past can lead to feelings of insecurity. Dr. Ward talks about other effects of critical parenting/upbringing such as anger, frustration, and overly high expectations of others.
2023-03-27
08 min
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Episode 63- Don't let the past define you
Dr. Ward talks about the past and how simple misunderstandings in childhood can lead to life long insecurities and how to address these.
2023-03-20
09 min
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Episode 62- When you don't want to change
With all the focus on change, Dr. Ward talks abouts what to do when you don't want to change and/or don't have the motivation to make changes.
2023-03-13
10 min
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Episode 61- Getting Stuck in the Stages of Change
Dr. Ward continues talking about stages of change and discusses why people get stuck when they try to change as well as ways to get unstuck and continue your progres towards change.
2023-03-06
09 min
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Episode 60-Stages of Change
Dr. Ward talks about the Stages of Change and how understanding these stages and where we are in the process can lead to better and more lasting change.
2023-02-27
09 min
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Episode 59-Knowing when to change
Dr. Ward talks about change. How to know when change is needed as well as what to do about it.
2023-02-20
10 min
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Episode 58-The Road Ahead
Dr. Ward talks baout the road ahead and how most problems we encounter are 1. known in advance and 2. easy to address when we are aware they are coming.
2023-02-13
09 min
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Episode 57- Get Out Of Your Own Way
Dr. Ward talks about how people get in the way of their own progress as well as steps you can take to begin getting out of your own way and achieve the goals you set.
2023-02-06
07 min
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Episode 56- Achilles Heel
Dr. Ward talks about finding your Achilles heel and how to limit the damage that is done by this vulnerability
2023-01-30
09 min
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Episode 55- Questioning what you believe
Dr. Ward talks about the beliefs people have about themelves and raises the question, "what if you're wrong?"
2023-01-23
08 min
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Episode 54-Insecurities
Dr. Ward talks about how we all have insecurities, where they come from, and ways to manage them in a more effective way.
2023-01-16
09 min
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Episode 53- 2023-New Year Same goal
Dr. Ward talks about the new year and takes the opportunity to reiterate his approach to treatment as well as outlines his goals for this podcast and this year.Topics addressed: insecurity and poor views of self.
2023-01-09
10 min
Into The Fix
Episode 51- Last one 2022
Dr. Ward signs off for 2022 and gives his final thoughts on 2022. New episodes begin 01/09/2023
2022-12-19
05 min
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Episode 50- Know who you are
No one knows you better than you. Dr. Ward talks about how to better know who you are and how this information can be useful in helping you anticipate problems before they arise.
2022-12-12
10 min
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Episode 49- Setting goals that matter
Dr. Ward talks about how to identify your goals and use those to form new years resolutions.
2022-12-05
09 min
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Episode 48- Assessing 2022
Dr. Ward discusses the end of the year and how we should start assessing our past year now so that we will be ready to start implementing changes When the new year begins.
2022-11-28
08 min
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Episode 47- How to be more thankful this holiday
Dr. Ward talks about thanks and gratitude and how we can be more grateful.
2022-11-21
09 min
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Episode 46- Dealing with Family Conflict
Just in the time for the holidays, Dr. Ward talks about the source of family conflict as well as ways we can challenge the beliefs that lead to family conflict and navigate these situations in a more healthy way.
2022-11-14
08 min
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Episode 45- How past events become current baggage
Dr. Ward discusses how past experiences become baggage that we carry with us as well as ways we can challenge these beliefs.
2022-11-07
09 min
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Episode 44- Life on life's terms
Dr. Ward talks about what "Life's terms" are and how people can better accept these realities and get out of their own way.
2022-10-31
08 min
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Episode 43- Reasons Why People Don't Change
Dr. Ward talks about change and why people fail to make changes, even when they want to. Also discusses things you can do to achieve your goals.
2022-10-24
09 min
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Episode 42- Distress Tolerance
Dr. Ward talks about stress vs. distress and how we can avoid running away from distress and can instead use distress to develop strength.
2022-10-17
09 min
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Episode 41- Useful Self Talk
Dr. Ward talks about negative self-talk and how you can change self-talk into something you can actually use to make changes and improve your life.
2022-10-10
09 min
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Episode 40- PurposeFULL
Dr. Ward talks about the decisions we make and how being intentional in the actions we take will improve the chances we will achieve our goals.
2022-10-03
07 min
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Episodes 39- Skeletons in the Closet
Dr. Ward talks about the skeletons people have in their closets as well as ways we can begin resolving the past and bury the skeletons.
2022-09-26
08 min
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Episode 38- Perspective
Dr. Ward talks about perspective and how you'll usually find what you're looking for
2022-09-19
09 min
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Episode 37- Self Talk
Dr. Ward discusses self-talk and how the things we tell ourselves affect the way we view the life we have.
2022-09-12
07 min