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Past is Prologue Podcast#19. Integrating the Sounds of Black HistoryThe past, as revealed on paper documents, does not always tell the entire story. In this case, the people of the past literally narrate our history. To commemorate Black History Month, we will go back to the 1960s and 1970s and listen to the voices of a community of Black students to discover that integration proved to be far more complex than many recall from textbook coverage of the civil rights movement. By doing so, we all gain a more complete picture of our national history. Host: Andrew J. FalkIn collaboration w...2025-02-1629 min
This Is NashvilleDomestic violence in Middle Tennessee: reactions and resourcesThis episode first aired on April 11, 2022.
In 2021, Nashville resident Marie Varsos tried to get protection from her husband after he strangled and threatened to kill her. She did everything she was supposed to do. She had resources and support. But Shaun Varsos killed her and her mother.
In recent years, the city of Nashville has made strides in improving the systems to address domestic violence, but the Varsos case demonstrates that those systems are not infallible.
In this episode, we talk with a domestic violence survivor and the people currently working to connect...2023-05-0350 minThis Is NashvilleReactions and resources: Domestic violence in Middle TennesseeIn April 2021, Nashville resident Marie Varsos tried to get protection from her husband after he strangled and threatened to kill her. She did everything she was supposed to do. She had resources and support. But Sean Varsos murdered her and her mother.
In recent years, the city of Nashville has made strides in improving the systems to address domestic violence, but the Varsos case demonstrates that those systems are not infallible.
We talk with a domestic violence survivor, and with people currently working to connect survivors to critical resources.
At the top of...2022-04-1150 min
The Sandpaper StoriesStress (Season Finale)Is it me, or has a day felt like a week? Has a week felt like a month? Has a month felt like a year? Part of that is stress. It impacts our relationships. Let’s chat about what we can do to help.2020-07-0510 min
The Sandpaper StoriesThe Patriarchy is RealKanisha is back and I couldn't be happier! Through this book talk, she schools us on the effects of patriarchy on women... then and now.2020-05-2148 min
The Sandpaper StoriesNarcissists 101Narcissist: We throw the word around often... but do we really know what it means?2020-05-1631 min
The Sandpaper StoriesFallout from Heteronormativity: Help an Auntie Out!Our guest today lovingly extends an olive branch to help deliver this Auntie from a past full of heteronormative beliefs2020-05-0821 min
The Sandpaper StoriesThe Miseducation of a Church GirlWhile reminiscing about that 90's classic, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, I came up with a list of my own "mis-educations!"2020-05-011h 06
The Sandpaper StoriesQuarantine Survival TipsAfter an unintended hiatus, Christina talks relationship survival tips during COVID-192020-04-1015 min
The Sandpaper StoriesHeaded South? Considering the Costs?Have you ever decided to stay in a relationship based on what you've invested? Let's talk about it!2020-03-2028 min
The Sandpaper StoriesKanisha's Story: A Beacon of Truth and WisdomChristina's picks back up on her conversation with Kanisha. Get ready for her powerful story. Here's the part two!2020-03-1223 min
The Sandpaper StoriesOrigins of ConfusionWe've talked about how the f#$% we got to our current state with relationships. Now we're going deeper... WHY are we here? Christina's conversation with Kanisha is broken into two parts... Here's the first!2020-03-0626 min
The Sandpaper StoriesSherry's Story: The Type A Lover of LoveChristina chats with her dear friend, Sherry, about her journey to happy. Like Christina, Sherry has a Type A personality, which often presents challenges when it comes to love and relationships.2020-02-2926 min
The Sandpaper StoriesF@#k PainIn this episode, we break down the concept of collective experience.2020-02-2208 min
The Sandpaper StoriesPatrice's Story: Confidently SingleConfidently single, Patrice shares her thoughts on love and relationships... and, of course, shares her Sandpaper Story too!2020-02-1517 min
The Sandpaper StoriesHow the F#$% did we get here?We've established that we're in a state of confusion about the concept of relationships. Yet, have you ever stopped long enough to think about the root of that confusion? Let's talk about it!2020-02-0710 min
The Sandpaper StoriesWhat is a Sandpaper Story?In this inaugural episode, you'll hear a little about the host, you'll learn what's behind the name of this podcast, you'll hear the vision for what’s to come... and you'll hear the very first Sandpaper Story.2020-01-3110 min