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Model MentalityGrand Finale: Shining a Light on Mental Health in the Fashion IndustryToday’s episode is a special one because it marks our final episode, our grand finale after a great two year run! Today, we will take you back to the very beginning, back in 2019 before COVID-19 when Bridget Malcolm and Dr. Allie were scheming about how to open up this dialogue in the fashion industry by interviewing models about mental health issues.
Listen to Dr. Allie navigating you through some of the most intimate and vulnerable moments of the guests' mental health stories on topics ranging from eating disorders to quarantine to gender affirmation to addiction and cop...
2022-12-0846 min
Blazer BanterReflections of 20-21Eric and Bridget return from a bit of a hiatus to look back on this year and the lessons it brought. Turns out, it wasn't all bad! They discuss the future of the podcast as well. Enjoy and thank you to everyone who has listened to us ramble for the last year. It's been a wild ride!
TED talk mentioned in the episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en
2021-04-2828 min
Blazer BanterLook to the Future: Chat with an AlumEric and Bridget are back! This episode they set their sights to the future, what they are looking forward to this spring semester. Speaking of the looking ahead they are joined by former student, Leah Hembrough, who has a bright future partly because of her JWCC foundations, but don't take our word for it. Last but not least, try to answer Eric's trivia questions, and if you get them wrong at least you'll have learned something!
2021-02-0336 minBlazer BanterThat's a Wrap! Final Thoughts on 2020Eric and Bridget give you an episode of reflection, retrospections, and ridiculousness. If Extra Credit is your favorite segment (and we know it is), then this episode is for you. Your hosts break down new things they have learned over the year and how amazed they are at the indomitable human spirit. But also like TV, music, and stuff. Enjoy!
2020-12-0933 minBlazer BanterREBROADCAST: Money, Money, Money! ScholarshipsEric and Bridget are taking a little time off for the holidays. In the meantime, send in your questions for a special Q&A episode! Anything about college, as a student or an employee. Or anything nerdy, you know that your hosts can banter over just about anything!
-------Scholarships! Where to find them and how to apply! Eric and Bridget talk with Rob Hodgson, Director of Support Services, about how he paid for school through scholarships. This is the best sounding episode yet; we just might have figured this whole thing out! (Maybe.) Extra Credit...
2020-11-1800 min
Blazer BanterHow To: Get InvolvedThis week Eric and Bridget talk about getting involved in college and what that means for your experience! Bridget has a message for her fellow non-joiners out there, in case you think this episode isn't for you. First year student, Olivia, stops by to talk about her experience these first 12 weeks. So, sit back...wait, don't sit back, get out there and join a group! What are you waiting for?!?
Student Life page: https://www.jwcc.edu/student-life/
2020-11-0400 min
Blazer BanterHow Does That Make You Feel? Mental Health AwarenessBridget and Eric cover a lot of bases in this episode, including Major League Baseball. (It's a good thing they didn't bet on their WS predictions)The major topic is mental health and checking in with yourself and your friends. JWCC Counselor, Teresa Bertelli, stops by to breakdown some mental health myths and offer some tips to keep your mental game strong.
TW: There is discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts, skip the interview if you do not want to listen to that discussion
Teresa Bertelli contact: tbertelli@jwcc.edu, 217-641-4360, D030
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2020-10-2100 min
Blazer BanterMoney, Money, Money!Scholarships! Where to find them and how to apply! Eric and Bridget talk with Rob Hodgson, Director of Support Services, about how he paid for school through scholarships. This is the best sounding episode yet; we just might have figured this whole thing out! (Maybe.) Extra Credit is full of science and signatures.
FAFSA application: www.studentaid.gov
Start scholarship search here: www.fastweb.com
Skype a Scientist: www.skypascientist.com
Autographs: www.sportscardforum.com
2020-10-0700 min
Blazer BanterFood for Your BrainThe theme of the day is transferring! Eric and Bridget cover how to transfer away from John Wood. Matt Bilgri talks about transferring into John Wood. Andrew Happekotte talks about it all! Extra Credit is all about food; GBBO is back on Netflix and BBQ is king!
PSA: Pineapple contains bromelain
Want to learn Eric's secrets? Sign up for the cooking class here-https://www.jwcc.edu/programs/cbo/classes/class-registration/
Need an Advising appointment? Call 217-641-4355
2020-09-2346 min
Blazer BanterSports BanterEric and Bridget are joined by Athletic Director Brad Hoyt for this episode. Coach Hoyt talks about the exciting addition of eSports to the college lineup. What that means for the school and the students who get to play in the coolest room in the building. We also get an update on the other 7 sports at JWCC and how the Trail Blazers are coping in this new world. The audio is not the best, but hang in there because it's good information.
Extra Credit covers Legend of Korra and the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Eric speaks from...
2020-09-0931 min
Blazer BanterHelp Us, Help You!We're back! Thanks for sticking with us! Today, we are talking about Student Support Resources including TRIO SSS, Perkins, Disability Services, and Counseling. Whether you are at John Wood or not please seek out any resources that will help you, consider them tools to help you fix any problems that come up. Extra credit: history and baseball, two of our favorite things!
Guests
Kristen Foster: kfoster@jwcc.edu
Teresa Bertelli: tbertelli@jwcc.edu
2020-08-2630 minBlazer BanterBack to School!Welcome to the first episode of Blazer Banter! We start the school year with a message from President Mike Elbe. Our second guest is returning student, Sami Rochelle, who has some words of wisdom about being successful in college. It's a whole episode of firsts-with our first Dad Joke and our first Extra Credit assignment. Things can only get better from here!
2020-08-1034 minModel MentalityGender Identity, Living in Stealth and Her Transgender Journey: Teddy QuinlivanTeddy Quinlivan came out in 2017 as a transgender woman, and today she is the first ever transgender model to be the face of Chanel Beauty.
Listen to Dr. Allie Sharma and Bridget Malcolm in conversation with Teddy Quinlivan as they speak on her story as it relates to her gender identity, from childhood to present, including the bullying she experienced and the intense psychological process she experienced leading up to her public disclosure within the fashion industry.
Teddy has been modeling since the age of 17 and was discovered to model by Louis Vuitton’s creative di...
2020-06-251h 29