CTC - Podcast Details

Shows

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - Unlocking Career Opportunities at Blue Ridge CTC w/ the Worc 5 GrantIn this episode, we explore the various career support initiatives at Blue Ridge CTC, focusing on the WORC5 grant and Learn and Earn grants. Alan, the Career and Employment Counselor, discusses how these programs assist students in overcoming barriers to education and employment, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships and networking in achieving career success.Want more information?https://www.blueridgectc.edu/financial-aid/grants/Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio...2025-04-1110 min

Parent to Parent54. DASD & CTC Parent Speaker Series: Power of ParentsToday’s episode is the audio from our Spring DASD & CTC Parent Speaker Series focused on how much influence parents really have - even if it feels like we don’t! Join us to learn more about how you have the power to help your child make smarter, safer choices. Your influence can save lives ... perhaps even your child's. Our featured speaker, Beth Bruton from Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems, is sharing MADD’s Power of Parents® program which empowers parents of middle school and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinkin...2025-04-0847 min

Parent to Parent53 - Smarter Parents with Deni TobinTalking about sexual health is so much more than just going over how reproduction works. Relationships, safety, personal boundaries, porn (more than half of kids have seen porn by the time they are 13!) and so many other topics are related! That is why we are so thankful to talk with Deni Tobin, the Violence Prevention Education Supervisor at our partner the Crime Victims Center of Chester County. Deni facilitates CVC’s “Smarter Parents” program that empowers parents to talk to their kids of all ages about sexual health and development. Deni shares key points of the program including: how to kee...2025-03-1953 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - Building Community Through STEM at Blue Ridge CTC w/ Don Heumpreus & Dianne RoseIn this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop is joined by Don Heumpreus, IT Program Coordinator and Dianne Rose, current student president of the STEM Club at Blue Ridge CTC.This conversation explores the STEM Club at Blue Ridge CTC, highlighting its goals, activities, and the importance of community and support for students in STEM fields. The discussion includes insights from club leaders about fostering engagement, organizing events, and creating a welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their major. We talk about the importance of networking, leadership opportunities, and the role of food in bringing...2025-02-2024 min

Parent to Parent52. What is California Sober? With Be a Part of the ConversationWhat does it mean to be California Sober? Marijuana or cannabis is available in so many forms now: edibles, tinctures, vaping oils, and dry leaf. It is also becoming more acceptable as a substance of use. Today we have Kim Porter and Bob Lamb from our partner Be A Part of the Conversation here with us to talk about this California Sober trend as well as harm reduction, how using high THC products is not the same as marijuana from the past, and the mental health risks that come with cannabis use including an overall sense of apathy. We...2025-02-1154 min

Parent to Parent51. Meet the DASD Elementary School Prevention SpecialistsOur DASD Helpers are back on the podcast today! This is part two of our two-part series, and Sarah Brooks returns this time with several of her Prevention Specialist staff that work in the elementary school buildings: Erin Connolly, LCSW, C-SSWS, CYT (Lionville and Shamona Creek Elementary); Rena Davis, LSW (Bradford Heights and Pickering Creek Elementary); Laura Sirico, LSW, MEd, HSV, C-SSWS (East Ward and Springton Manor Elementary); and Natalie Martinez, LSW, HSV (Beaver Creek and Uwchlan Hills Elementary). We learn about the role Prevention Specialists play in the K-5 buildings, how they support students and when and for...2025-01-0940 min

Parent to Parent50. Meet the DASD High School Prevention SpecialistsWe have more DASD Helpers on the podcast today! The first of a two part series, Sarah Brooks returns with several of her Prevention Specialist staff that work in the high school buildings: Matt McFadden, MSS, LCSW (Downingtown West High School), Jocelyn White, MEd, LPC, (Downingtown West High School) and Jennifer Stull, MA, LPC (STEM). We learn about the role Prevention Specialists play in their buildings, how they support students and when and for what parents can reach out to them for help. We also discuss trends they are seeing in students and how they help students during the s...2024-12-0341 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - The Future of Cybersecurity w/ James Yarnall & Kay OgilvieIn this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with James Yarnall, senior director of cybersecurity operations at a large financial institution and Kay Ogilvie, Cybersecurity Program Coordinator here at Blue Ridge CTC. They take a look at the Cyber Security program and the future of Cyber Security. How does AI, change the cybersecurity field? How can we prepare for the future of cybersecurity? Insightful discussion on this exciting and growing career path! Check it out and learn more about this exciting program! https://www.blueridgectc.edu/academic-programs/associates-degree-programs/technology/cyber-security/ Transcript: https://drive...2024-11-1950 min

Parent to Parent49. Cultivating Happiness with Selena MorresiHow can we increase our happiness? Selena Morresi, from Caron Treatment Centers, is here with us today to talk about where we are with our baseline happiness, the barriers to getting happy and ways to support increasing our happiness levels. Selena explains to us what “miswanting” is and how it impacts happiness–and the things that make us miswant. We also discuss the hedonic baseline and helper’s euphoria (what now?!), the universal love of Costco, and ways to cultivate happiness FOR REAL in our daily lives. Join us! Things we mentioned in this episo...2024-11-1447 min

Parent to Parent48. How to Be Ok When Our Loved Ones Are NotYou are only as happy as your happiest kid, the saying goes–this quote came up in this conversation and we discussed why this is a terrible quote! Today we have Maggie Burchill with us from Caron Treatment Centers to discuss strategies to be ok when we have a partner, child or other family member or friend going through a difficult time like substance use disorder or mental health challenges. Maggie shares with us what family recovery is and looks like, and how addiction is a disease and every family member plays a role–whether they realize it or not...2024-10-2457 min

CTC: Church That Cares PodCastCTC Expansion SundayRev. Brad Davis brings a prophetic word about Kingdom Expansion at CTC!!2024-10-2048 min

Parent to Parent47. Nothing That Isn't Yours! Opioids & Fentanyl Use in Chester CountyWe are excited to welcome our friend and colleague Kathy Collier to the podcast to share with us what is happening in Chester County regarding opioid and fentanyl use–both intentional and accidental use. We discussed what opioids are, how the overdose epidemic is still happening, and how the drug landscape is MUCH different than when we were teens. Kathy also explained how to talk to your kids about opioids, fentanyl, and xylazine, and how it is showing up in other substances that are NOT opioids. This conversation was empowering in providing ways to stay safe and realistic–and the...2024-09-2551 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback: Find the DASD HelpersLearn where to get help this coming school year. -- "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” (Gotta love Mr. Rogers!) Today we are speaking with two of Downingtown Area School District’s (DASD) biggest helpers, Sarah Brooks, Lead Student Assistance Specialist, and Mary Wallin, K-12 Department Leader for School Counselors. Sarah and Mary are sharing with us the roles of Prevention Specialists and School Counselors, as well as other district staff they may work with to support a student and family. We learn the trends they ar...2024-08-271h 01

Parent to ParentPartner Playback: You did it right? How much do we tell our kids about our past alcohol and drug use?Well you drank in high school, right? You smoked weed before, right? These questions are bound to come to you from your kids at some point, and what IS the best way to answer these? We are so happy to welcome back Beth Bruton from Holcomb Prevention to share with us ways to answer these questions honestly without “do as I say, not as I did” vibes. Beth shares how she had this conversation with her own kids and their reactions, plus Chrissie and Bethann share a funny story about the learning opportunities that abound in a tailgating parking lot...2024-08-0636 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback: DASD Parents on the Importance of CommunityWhat if there was a place you can go to and talk about your parenting challenges and have other parents to nod along, give advice, and also have a seasoned professional there too to give expert guidance? Would you go? Well it DOES exist and it is CTC’s monthly (FREE) Parent to Parent Building Connections groups. Today we are speaking with 4 Downingtown parents who are regular participants and they are sharing the impact these group meetings have had on their parenting and overall well being. They share about the magic of Carol (the expert facilitator), that no issue is...2024-07-1650 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyHow to Help Dogs Prepare for a New Baby with Kate LaSalaSend us a textZazie and Kristi chat with Kate LaSala of Rescued By Training about the important steps to take to help dogs prepare for the arrival of a baby in the family.Kate takes a lot of fear and aggression cases and she tells us how she came to specialize in working with families with small children. She tells us about the issues people have with their dogs when they are expecting and the reasons why it's so important to start preparation early. The dog needs to get used to being flexible, to...2024-07-0434 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback: The 4 Parenting Skills You Already Have with Dr. Don McCownDid you know most parents ALREADY have all the skills to parent their kids and teach them life skills? Dr. Don McCown, PhD, MSS, LSW, sits down with Bethann and Chrissie to share about his new (FREE!) online parenting program, Learning Life Skills Together. Don shares that all parents have four key skills that can support children to learn emotional life skills–paying attention, regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and clearly communicating–we just may need to practice these skills to build them up. They also discuss how a child’s resilience is based on the resiliency of their parents and ho...2024-06-2554 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - Explore new Opportunities w/ the PTA program w/ Dr. Chrystal McDonald & Mark NollIn this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with program coordinator, Dr. Chrystal McDonald and Mark Noll about the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Blue Ridge We discuss the roles and responsibilities of PTAs and all the exciting opportunities available to them. They look at the hands-on experience and job opportunities available for PTA graduates. They also mention the salary potential and the versatility of the profession. Lot's of variety and opportunities for this job in the area, check it out today! https://www.blueridgectc.edu/academic-programs/associates-degree-programs/health-sciences/physical-therapist-assisting/ Transcript: https...2024-06-1817 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback: Creating Joy in the ChaosToday we are learning how to find joy in the chaos, including refilling our EXTRA–which our guest Rosey Celommi will explain what this EXTRA is and how we all need to care for it. Rosey is an educator of over 25 years and she previously taught and worked in Chester County. In the past few years Rosey has been on a mission to help educators care for themselves to deal with and prevent burnout. Just about all of these principles apply to parents too! Rosey shares ways to figure out what brings you joy and how to nurture it, ho...2024-06-051h 01

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - Hands-On Training in the EDET Program w/ Joshua Benton, Dustin Dell & Hunter Ours In this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel Heslop talks with Josh Benton, the Dean of the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Department, Dustin Dell, an instructor for the EDET program, and Hunter Hours, a student in the EDET program. They discuss the EDET program, which stands for electrical distribution engineering technology, and its focus on training students to become linemen. They also talk about the facilities at the Tech Center, including the indoor and outdoor pole yards, and the importance of hands-on training in the program. Check it out and learn more about this exciting program! https...2024-05-2426 min

Parent to Parent46. You did it, right? How much do we tell our kids about our past alcohol and drug use?Well you drank in high school, right? You smoked weed before, right? These questions are bound to come to you from your kids at some point, and what IS the best way to answer these? We are so happy to welcome back Beth Bruton from Holcomb Prevention to share with us ways to answer these questions honestly without “do as I say, not as I did” vibes. Beth shares how she had this conversation with her own kids and their reactions, plus Chrissie and Bethann share a funny story about the learning opportunities that abound in a tailgating parking lot...2024-05-1536 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - Mechatronics & the Future of Industry w/ Dr. Peter Checkovich & Joshua BentonIn this episode of Tech Center Tuesday, College President Dr. Peter Checkovich and Associate Dean Joshua Benton discuss the Mechatronics program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. They highlight the various facets of the program, including advanced manufacturing, PLCs, programming, robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, welding, and electrical lineman training. The program has experienced significant growth in enrollment and partnerships with local manufacturers. They also discuss the importance of staying updated with industry trends and the role of apprenticeships in training and retaining skilled workers. The conversation emphasizes the return on investment and career opportunities available in the Mechatronics...2024-05-0726 min

Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing EntrepreneursNavigating the Multifamily Housing Market with CTC Capital Management | Jake and Gino PodcastJoin hosts Jake and Gino on this enlightening episode of the Jake and Gino Podcast, featuring special guests Mark Purtell and Preston Hart from CTC Capital Management. Dive into the intricacies of multifamily housing investments and the unique strategies employed by CTC Capital Management to thrive in tertiary markets. Introduction to Multifamily Investments: Dive into the world of multifamily real estate with insights from the experienced team at CTC Capital Management, exploring how they've carved a niche in tertiary markets. Tech Triumphs in Real Estate: Gino shares a light-hearted anecdote about the ease of technology use in today's...2024-04-2929 min

Parent to Parent45. Red Flags & When to Act with Carol RotheraCarol is BACK and she is sharing her wisdom with us yet again! Today we are talking about Red Flags–behaviors or other things you may notice in your child–and when to act. Carol shares the importance of waiting in some instances when you notice red flags so kids can first combat these challenges independently–and the value of this. We also discuss what to do at times when you need to step in, and how to tell the difference between concerning mood changes and those that may be normal tween and teen moodiness. Lastly we discuss how to “be...2024-04-2341 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastTech Center Tuesday - Moises Mendoza on the Evolving Landscape of Digital Media Today's episode of Tech Center Tuesday, Joel talks with Moises Mendoza, the owner of SC Studios, and two interns David Donohue & Jonathan Wilfred from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College to discuss the impact of internships on students and the digital media industry. They talk about the importance of practical experience and how it complements classroom learning. Moises shares his journey from social media marketing to starting his own company, and the services SC Studios offers. They also discuss the role of AI in the creative field and the need to maintain a human touch. We are very thankful f...2024-04-1033 min

Parent to Parent44. DASD Parents on the Importance of Parent CommunitiesWhat if there was a place you can go to and talk about your parenting challenges and have other parents to nod along, give advice, and also have a seasoned professional there too to give expert guidance? Would you go? Well it DOES exist and it is CTC’s monthly (FREE) Parent to Parent Building Connections groups. Today we are speaking with 4 Downingtown parents who are regular participants and they are sharing the impact these group meetings have had on their parenting and overall well being. They share about the magic of Carol (the expert facilitator), that no issue is...2024-03-2850 min

Parent to Parent43. Stealth Vaping, Snapchat & Other Drug Trends with Shannon DiCandiloHow can “soft skills” result in drug-free kids? Today we are speaking with Shannon DiCandilo from Compass Mark to talk about how social emotional learning skills are key to emotional health, academic success, and delaying and preventing underage drug and alcohol use. Shannon shares how these skills play out in real life for kids, current trends on what substances youth are using–AND how they are getting it. We also discuss the link between mental health challenges and substance use, the vaping prevention program Catch My Breath, and also what is “stealth vaping”?! Join us! Thin...2024-03-0551 min

Parent to Parent42. The 4 Parenting Skills You Already Have with Dr. Don McCownDid you know most parents ALREADY have all the skills to parent their kids and teach them life skills? Dr. Don McCown, PhD, MSS, LSW, sits down with Bethann and Chrissie to share about his new (FREE!) online parenting program, Learning Life Skills Together. Don shares that all parents have four key skills that can support children to learn emotional life skills–paying attention, regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and clearly communicating–we just may need to practice these skills to build them up. They also discuss how a child’s resilience is based on the resiliency of their parents and ho...2024-02-0654 min

Parent to Parent41. My Kid Hates School - How to Deal with Carol RotheraSHOW NOTES Does your kid say they hate school? This phrase usually appears at some point whether it be an overall dislike or a tough subject or assignment. Today we have Carol Rothera, LPC, with us to discuss what are the underlying causes of your child hating school. Carol shares how we as parents can be curious to figure out what is really going on and how to support kids to problem solve and overcome challenges. We discuss how to deal with avoidance as a coping strategy, setting expectations and family values around school, and managing low...2024-01-1759 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyUsing social media to help dogs with Jennifer MalaweySend us a textZazie and Kristi are joined by TikTok star Jennifer Malawey (Dizzy Dancing Dog) who shares her secrets about how to us social media to help dogs. Jennifer Malawey has a CTC from the Academy for Dog Trainers andis a Certified SA Pro trainer who works on separation anxiety cases. She also puts out fantastic content on dog training on her social media and Youtube. She joined us to chat about how we can use social media to help people learn about dogs and dog training.Jennifer talks about how s...2023-12-2137 min

Parent to ParentHappy Holidays & See You in 2024!Happy holidays from Bethann and Chrissie! We wish you a safe and healthy holiday season and happy new year and we will talk with you in 2024! In the meantime we have 40 (!) episodes in our catalog you can go back and listen to while you shop, wrap gifts, cook, clean and do all the holiday things. Thanks for being with us this year! Register for our January 24th, 2023 webinar with Family Tech–”Digital Parenting”. Parent to Parent: Building Connections Groups are meeting monthly! Join parents with similar-aged students and a trained facilitator to discover techniques, tips, and tricks...2023-12-1901 min

Parent to Parent40. UPDATE on Chrissie’s Tech Fails and Successes to ShareSo what ever happened with Chrissie’s tech reckoning following her and Bethann’s interview with Family Tech at the end of the summer? You can find out today! Bethann is “interviewing” Chrissie about what has changed in her household with tech usage since doing an end of summer reset. Chrissie shares what devices have changed for her kids, different tools that are now being used (and working pretty well!), how the tech reset went and led to device-free weekdays, and also how it is still a constant push and pull managing tech use–for everyone, parents included. Just like every...2023-12-0642 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastLIVE Tech Center Tuesday - Digital Media Week w/ Sandra BakerToday's episode of Tech Center Tuesday was recorded LIVE with Joel Heslop and Digital Media Faculty Sandra Baker as a part of the Digital Media Week that happened at the Tech Center in our new Podcast Studio in Fall 2023! Check in with Joel and Sandra as they talk all things Digital Media: career opportunities, new software, AI and more in the Digital Media field. Tech Center Tuesday is a series hosted by Joel Heslop exploring all Blue Ridge CTC has to offer, recorded in the Podcast Studio of the Tech Center. This podcast looks at Blue Ridge...2023-12-0556 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastWhat's Bruin at the Culinary Academy? - Ep 8 - Holiday Food Prep!Our eight episode of What's Bruin at the Culinary Academy is a special holiday food episode! Join Chef Steve and Chef Miriam as they introduce culinary student (soon to be alumni!) Emma Berst to the show! Emma talks about her experience at the Culinary Academy at Blue Ridge CTC, a delicious butternut squash soup recipe and what she plans to do in the future. Steve and Miriam talk about holiday food safety, turkey recipes and more! And as always, culinary in the media, culinary around the world, new tools to check out and helpful tips to enhance your culinary...2023-11-2226 min

Parent to Parent39. Their Sport is Their Drug: Supporting Student Athlete WellnessSports are a surefire way to keep kids out of trouble and less likely to use substances, right? Well, we learned the answer is yes… and sometimes also no. What makes students great athletes also places them at greater risk of substance use. We are so happy to welcome Tina George from Caron Treatment Centers to talk with us about student athletes and how participation in sports (and other high achievement focused activities) can be both a protective AND risk factor. Tina shares what substances students are most likely to use, including caffeine and supplements, and the impact it ca...2023-11-1545 min

Parent to Parent38. It’s Too Early Until It Isn’t - How Our Experiences Influence How We ParentAs parents we can’t help but want better for our kids and wonder, “How can I make this path different for them?” Today we are speaking with Dan Brady, CTC Board President and Downingtown parent of three. Dan shares with us why prevention work is so important and how these are the things we need to do when we feel good and before we feel the need to “panic parent”. Dan and Chrissie discuss their own experience with alcohol use, how there is a lot of gray area in substance use disorder, and how our own use and family his...2023-10-2453 min

Parent to Parent37. Chrissie’s Tech Fails & Fixes from Family TechTech management has become a role that all parents have had to take on these days with phones, tablets, ipads, chromebooks and more. It is the number one topic that parents share they want help and support with and we are lucky to speak with expert Sarah Kimmel, founder and owner of Family Tech. Our goal for this conversation was to learn about parental controls and the best way to introduce technology… and unintentionally became a coaching session for Chrissie as the tech use in her family got away from her this past summer. We discuss all of Chrissie’s te...2023-10-031h 08

Parent to Parent36. Creating Joy in the ChaosToday we are learning how to find joy in the chaos, including refilling our EXTRA–which our guest Rosey Celommi will explain what this EXTRA is and how we all need to care for it. Rosey is an educator of over 25 years and she previously taught and worked in Chester County. In the past few years Rosey has been on a mission to help educators care for themselves to deal with and prevent burnout. Just about all of these principles apply to parents too! Rosey shares ways to figure out what brings you joy and how to nurture it, ho...2023-09-131h 01

Parent to ParentPartner Playback - Find the DASD HelpersLearn where to get help this coming school year. -- "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” (Gotta love Mr. Rogers!) Today we are speaking with two of Downingtown Area School District’s (DASD) biggest helpers, Sarah Brooks, Lead Student Assistance Specialist, and Mary Wallin, K-12 Department Leader for School Counselors. Sarah and Mary are sharing with us the roles of Prevention Specialists and School Counselors, as well as other district staff they may work with to support a student and family. We learn the trends they ar...2023-08-221h 01

Parent to ParentPartner Playback - How Tech & Gaming Effects Kids BehaviorWe are at the point of the summer when we may have hit screen overload. Listen for tips to find balance! -- How does technology affect kids' behavior and developing brains? Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel from Reboot and Recover returns to talk about her research on how persuasive technology is impacting kids' language, beliefs, and attitudes. She explains how social media and games are using tactics to tap into kids' innate human hardwiring to make this tech so compelling. She also discusses the impact of artificial intelligence and how it is shaping our...2023-08-0851 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback - Do “all kids” drink by the end of high school? Underage drinking perceptions and normsThis relatable conversation is one for parents with kids of all ages. -- Do all kids drink alcohol before they graduate high school? Is this a thing? Today we are breaking down the youth and parent perceptions and norms around underage drinking with Beth Bruton from Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems. We discuss all the surrounding variables that influence youth’s perception of alcohol including social media, peer influence, and family modeling. We also talk about how although some parents may serve alcohol to their kids with best intentions of teaching them to be...2023-07-2552 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback - “I Always Felt Loved”: A Parent’s Story About Supporting Their Child with Substance Use DisorderThis powerful, personal story is a must-listen! -- We are starting off the new year with a personal parent story and this one really moved Chrissie and Bethann–the first to bring tears into the conversation. Our friend and CTC Board President. Carl Gregory, joined us to share about his family’s journey with substance use disorder and the loss of his daughter. Carl talks about how he was once a person who felt “these things don’t happen to us” to someone who now speaks openly about his experience to support other...2023-07-1233 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastWhat's Bruin at the Culinary Academy? Episode 7 w/ Dr. Peter CheckovichWe are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope, you savor the experience. In the seventh episode of What's Bruin at the Culinary Academy, join Chef Steve and Chef Miriam as they introduce college Pr...2023-07-1038 min

Parent to ParentPartner Playback - Supporting Transgender Youth: A Journey to our Truest SelvesJune is Pride month so we are sharing our episode with Aubrey and Bethann on how to support transgender youth. Happy Pride! -- There is all the love for this special episode today! Chrissie is interviewing Bethann and her daughter Aubrey, who is transgender, about their journey to becoming their truest selves. In our conversation, we discussed: advice for parents who may have kids who are wanting to change their pronouns and/or questioning their identity, how to have grace and compassion with each other, and the value of letting go of control and expectations...2023-06-271h 17

Parent to Parent35. OUR Break from Socials & Summer UpdateWe did it! Chrissie and Bethann gave up social media for 3 days–and we are talking about how it went! We share our reflections on this experience and how we chose to return to socials…if at all. Spoiler alert: 10/10 recommend taking a break! We also share our plan for the pod for over the summer. Join us! Things we mentioned in this episode: Listen to our Episode 34 with Aria that inspired us to take a break! Chrissie mentioned the book How to Break Up with Your Phone b...2023-06-1330 min

Blue Ridge CTC PodcastWhat's Bruin at the Culinary Academy? Episode 5We are just two chefs chewing the fat about all things food related…with insightful and casual conversation in a light hearted manner. We will invite guests every so often to join us at our table such as chefs, industry professionals, students and anyone who is a food enthusiast. So kick back and wrap your paws around your favorite beverage as you are our guests for the next 30 minutes and we hope, you savor the experience. In the fifth episode of What's Bruin at the Culinary Academy, join Chef Steve and Chef Miriam as they introduce Kevin Sc...2023-05-2640 min

Parent to Parent34. Free from Socials: A Mom’s Story of Her Break from Social MediaEver feel like giving up social media altogether? (Spoiler: We definitely do! And then just… do not.) Our Communications Director, Aria Walerski, did just that when she recently gave up her personal socials for lent and in today's episode she shares what she learned over those 40 days! Aria explained how she never realized how much she picked up her phone during the day and how this was more challenging than she expected in the beginning of her break. She also tells us how no socials made her feel physically and emotionally and how freeing it was to use her ph...2023-05-2339 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyThe importance of kindness in dog training with Jane WolffSend us a textKindness in dog trainingWe talk with Jane about the importance of kindness in dog training, both kindness to dogs and kindness to people. We begin by talking about the most important ways to be kind to dogs. Jane specializes in working with clients whose dogs have separation anxiety, and we also talk about how to help people deal with this tricky issue without leaving their dog alone for any longer than they are okay with.We also chat about Jane’s social justice work, and how that informs he...2023-05-1147 min

Parent to Parent33. How Tech & Gaming Effects Kids BehaviorHow does technology affect kids' behavior and developing brains? Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel from Reboot and Recover returns to talk about her research on how persuasive technology is impacting kids' language, beliefs, and attitudes. She explains how social media and games are using tactics to tap into kids' innate human hardwiring to make this tech so compelling. She also discusses the impact of artificial intelligence and how it is shaping our kids' beliefs around why we use the internet, including creating a need for external validation and the risk of being exposed to online toxicity. Dr. Diez-Morel shares strategies parents...2023-05-0951 min

The Pawsitive Post in Conversation by Companion Animal PsychologyThe benefits of tricks training for dogs and cats with Erica BeckwithSend us a textTraining Tricks with Your Dog (and Cat)Teaching tricks to your dog is fun and cute, and a great way to improve the human-animal bond. Plus, you get to show off how adorable your pet is.Erica Beckwith is the talented tricks trainer behind A Matter of Manners Dog Training, where she does behaviour consults for dogs and cats and runs online classes to teach a variety of tricks including peekaboo, sit pretty, chorus line kicks, and how to take a selfie with your dog. Kristi Benson a...2023-05-0542 min