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Change CycleMaintaining Sustainability In The Pet Industry With Allison Reser HamburgerWe may not think much about our pets' carbon footprint because they are just small and innocent creatures, but they also have a significant collective impact on the health of the planet. Christine Yeager sheds light on how the entire pet industry can make better choices to build a more sustainable future with Allison Reser Hamburger, Director of Sustainability & Innovation at the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). Together, they discuss what it takes to improve ingredient sourcing and packaging in pet food and products, even if it requires a huge amount of compromise from companies and corporations. Allison also explores...
2026-03-0338 min
Change CycleDurability: Can Extended Producer Responsibility Withstand Legal, Political, And Market Pressure?What happens when circular economy policy meets real-world resistance?In this episode of Change Cycle, Christine Yeager puts extended producer responsibility (EPR) systems through a stress test—examining how they hold up under lawsuits, market volatility, political shifts, and public scrutiny. From California’s refined packaging regulations to Oregon’s ongoing legal challenge, and new EPR bills emerging in Illinois, New York, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin, she unpacks the fast-moving U.S. policy landscape.But durability isn’t just about surviving headlines. Drawing lessons from Germany, France, Belgium, and British...
2026-02-2423 min
Change CycleNavigating The Challenges Of Textile Circularity With Marisa AdlerTextiles compose a huge chunk of global waste, and they usually end up in the dumpster and are never recycled. Christine Yeager discusses what it takes to improve textile circularity with Marisa Adler, Senior Consultant at Resource Recycling Systems (RRS). She explains how to navigate the ever-increasing challenges and limitations of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and create more recovery pathways for textile reuse, recycling, and repurposing. Marisa also highlights the complex pathways of textiles in secondhand and international trade, as well as the rising tensions between financial responsibilities and environmental goals. Find out how the government, the corporate world...
2026-02-1738 min
Change CycleWhy Education Alone Can’t Fix US Recycling: The Systemic Barriers You Need To KnowWhy is recycling still broken in the U.S.—even when consumers are trying to do the right thing? The problem isn’t a lack of education or effort. It’s a fragmented system built on inconsistent state laws, conflicting definitions of “recyclable,” and outdated standards that confuse consumers and brands alike.In this deep dive, Christine Yeager explains why blaming consumers misses the mark, how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in states like California, Oregon, and Colorado are reshaping recycling rules, and why education can only work when the system itself is aligned. From the F...
2026-02-1034 min
Change CycleWine Marketing: Sustainability, Consumer Engagement & Modern Wine Trends With Rhonda MotilWhat does it take to make wine both sustainable and appealing to today’s consumers? Christine sits down with Rhonda Motil, VP of Marketing at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines, to explore sustainable wine marketing, modern consumer engagement, and experience innovation in the wine industry. Rhonda shares strategies for promoting certified sustainable wines, adapting to changing demographics, and boosting sales through virtual wine tastings and creative campaigns like “Search for the Seal.” She discusses the advantages of working at a family-owned winery, leveraging tradition while embracing innovation, and connecting with younger audiences through approachable, fun wine experiences. From wine industry trends...
2026-02-031h 04
Change CycleEPR Is Operationalizing: What Does It MeanIf you get a little uneasy when you hear the phrase “EPR is operationalizing,” you are not alone. For years, Extended Producer Responsibility has been theoretical, directional, and stuck in legislation. But now, it is finally moving into day-to-day business operations. Launching the second season of the Change Cycle Podcast, Christine Yeager breaks down what operational EPR means for your business and how to deal with it with clarity and strategy. Learn how to proactively manage your data, be comfortable with the discomfort of change, and turn compliance into a strategic advantage.Love the show...
2026-01-2730 min
Our Sunday Mass from St. Columba CathedralOur Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral January 11, 2026This Sunday, January 11, 2026 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Fr.Jim Korda celebrates Mass for The Baptism of the Lord with Marianne Yeager as lector, Christine Langer as cantor and Ralph Holtzhauser as organist. Sunday Masses for The Diocese of Youngstown are prerecorded and posted on Youtube and at catholicecho.org. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700000. To support this ministry, become a patron at www.doy.org/film-mass. The Diocese of Youngstown is a 501(c)3 organization so your donation may be tax deductible. Our Sunday Mass from Saint Columba Cathedral is sponsored by the Mary Catherine Livingston...
2026-01-1028 minOur Sunday Mass from St. Columba CathedralOur Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral January 4, 2026This Sunday, January 4, 2026 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Fr.Jim Korda celebrates Mass for The Solemnity of The Epiphany of the Lord with Marianne Yeager as lector, Christine Langer as cantor and Ralph Holtzhauser as organist. Sunday Masses for The Diocese of Youngstown are prerecorded and posted on Youtube and at catholicecho.org. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700000. To support this ministry, become a patron at www.doy.org/film-mass. The Diocese of Youngstown is a 501(c)3 organization so your donation may be tax deductible. Our Sunday Mass from Saint Columba Cathedral is sponsored by the...
2026-01-0328 minOur Sunday Mass from St. Columba CathedralOur Sunday Mass from St. Columba Cathedral December 28, 2025This Sunday, December 28, 2025 at The Cathedral of Saint Columba, Bishop David J. Bonnar celebrates Mass for The Feast of The Holy Family with Marianne Yeager as lector, Christine Langer as cantor and Ralph Holtzhauser as organist. Sunday Masses for The Diocese of Youngstown are prerecorded and posted on Youtube and at catholicecho.org. Streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-700000. To support this ministry, become a patron at www.doy.org/film-mass. The Diocese of Youngstown is a 501(c)3 organization so your donation may be tax deductible. Our Sunday Mass from Saint Columba Cathedral is sponsored by the Mary...
2025-12-2728 min
Change Cycle2025 EPR Recap + Why 2026 Is The Year Responsible End Markets Scale US RecyclingIn 2025, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the United States moved decisively from theory to operational reality, laying the groundwork for scaled investment in responsible end markets. Today, Christine Yeager tackles how this shift played out across key states, with Oregon launching the nation’s first modern packaging EPR system, approving fee schedules, and advancing infrastructure projects like the Ashland Modernization Project despite legal challenges, while Colorado finalized its program plan and published fees ahead of major recycling infrastructure expansion in 2026. As California prepares to issue its first EPR invoices—creating significant financial implications for producers—and Circular Action Alliance consol...
2025-12-1630 min
Change CyclePioneering The Modern Reuse Economy: Inside The Petaluma Reusable Cup Project WIth Carolina LobelWhat does it take to create a reuse economy that actually works, moving beyond pilot projects to community-wide change? We're joined by sustainability leader Carolina Lobel, an industrial engineer who pioneered the modern reuse movement as the first full-time hire at Loop, the reusable packaging platform incubated by TerraCycle. Now working at Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, Carolina shares the massive systemic challenges and learnings from her work with major brands, including the breakthrough Petaluma Reusable Cup Project, and offers deep insights on consumer behavior change, the power of pre-competitive collaboration, and the importance of embracing ch...
2025-12-0931 min
Change CycleThe Power Of Embracing Change: Personal Transformation & Professional Strategy With Ashley FaheyWhy is embracing change so essential for progress, both in life and the corporate world? Christine Yeager welcomes Ashley Fahey, former Senior Manager of Global Product Sustainability at Kohler Company and incoming sustainability lead at MilliporeSigma, for a dynamic chat on personal and professional transformation. Ashley shares powerful insights from her journey as a transgender woman, applying that courage to her work in corporate sustainability to demystify complex goals and 'build the muscle' for change. Hear how she leveraged a "red-green" scorecard to rally the troops for the "Goodyear Better Future" strategy, and how reframing sustainability around health and...
2025-12-0234 min
Change CycleProven Ways To Get CFOs To Invest In Sustainability With Misti HagyConvincing CFOs to invest in sustainability takes more than passion — it requires timing, strategy, and a compelling case for value. In this candid conversation, Misti Hagy, Chief Financial Officer of Fawn Industries, explains how she evaluates proposals, what makes a pitch credible, and why return on investment should be measured beyond dollars to include customer trust, employee impact, and long-term social responsibility. Drawing from her own rise from a Baltimore public-school student to the C-suite, she shares how she’s led major organizational change, balanced family with ambition, mentored women in manufacturing, and transformed “human resources” into true people operatio...
2025-10-0746 min
Change CycleMaking Fashion-As-A-Service GreenRental fashion, or fashion-as-a-service, has always been seen as a sustainable approach. You only get the clothes you need for a time and return them once you are done. It certainly frees up your closet and stops you from hoarding. However, this may not be as sustainable as you think, due to its hidden charges that are not-so sustainable. Christine Yeager presents the most practical way to make fashion-as-a-service as green as possible by finding that sweet spot between buying and renting clothes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.csyimpact...
2025-09-1614 min
Change CycleLeading The Innovation In Packaging With Liz HelmThe packaging in our food and products may be a normal everyday thing, but it makes up tons of waste around the world. Liz Helm leads the charge in innovating circular alternatives to Styrofoam and single-use plastics as the sustainability manager at TemperPack. In this conversation with Christine Yeager, she explains how focusing on a niche can move the needle of sustainability much faster despite the many challenges along the way. Liz also discusses the right way to handle resistance within your team by being curious and the immense power of doing incremental yet consistent change. This discussion breaks...
2025-09-0948 min
Change CycleNavigating The Complexities Of Textile EPR In The USThe textile EPR in the United States is lacking in many aspects. It does not have a widespread recycling infrastructure and faces a lot of technical barriers due to blended fabrics, making it one of the most wasteful and under-regulated sectors in the country. Christine Yeager explores what the United States can learn from France, a global leader in circular textile EPR. She explains the positive points of their policy that must be emulated, especially financial collection and job generation, as well as its facets that should be handled with cautious optimism, particularly their grueling manual sorting process.
2025-09-0413 min
Change CycleSustainability In Action: Incremental Progress Matters, But Push For More With Mia DavisAccepting incremental progress doesn’t mean settling—it means building momentum for bigger change. In this episode, Mia Davis, Chief Impact Officer at Ollie and a longtime sustainability leader, shares how she balances intention with action in her work to create safer, more sustainable products. From her early efforts at Beauty Counter and Credo driving industry standards, to leading waste reduction and packaging innovation at Ollie, Mia highlights the power of collective action, transparency, and collaboration across industries. She unpacks the trade-offs behind packaging choices, the challenges of recycled content, and why pushing suppliers and peers together yields results no s...
2025-08-2637 min
Change CycleFinding Opportunities In EPR Reporting: From Data Chaos To Strategic AdvantageDecoding the complexities of EPR reporting is essential for businesses navigating the circular economy. Christine Yeager tackles the sometimes "uncomfortable" but necessary shifts required, diving deep into material mapping challenges across diverse state regulations like Oregon, Colorado, and California. Learn about the nuances of reporting packaging components, the varying definitions of "obligated producer," and the hurdles of gaining visibility into sales data. Discover how embracing these compliance exercises can transform into strategic opportunities, from precise budgeting for EPR fees to fostering stronger relationships with retail partners and unlocking innovation pipelines.Love the show? Subscribe...
2025-08-1920 min
Change CycleUnearthing The Power Of Organics: Composting Insights With Clinton SanderFrom neglected waste to a powerful resource for thriving communities, discover how we can harness composting to cultivate a greener future. Join Christine Yeager as she engages in a compelling conversation with Clinton Sander, Marketing Manager at A1 Organics, Colorado's largest commercial compost manufacturer. They delve into the critical importance of diverting hundreds of thousands of tons of organic waste from landfills annually, transforming it into nutrient-rich finished compost. This episode unveils the profound impact of emphasizing the end-use value of compost for soil health, water retention, and carbon sequestration, while also confronting the persistent challenges of contamination. Learn...
2025-08-1241 min
Change CycleCircular Economy Policy: Navigating Its Strengths And LimitationsCircular economy policy is a critical lever for systemic change, but are policies like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), landfill bans, taxes, and deposit schemes truly the silver bullet we need? Join Christine Yeager as she dissects the complexities of these tools, uncovering their potential, pitfalls, and the delicate balance between environmental goals, business realities, and social equity. Discover how the right policy design can catalyze innovation and market development, and explore the global trends shaping a more sustainable future.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.csyimpact.com...
2025-07-2925 min
Change CycleA Producer’s Guide To Colorado EPR Reporting And Material MappingColorado EPR reporting isn’t just paperwork—it’s your chance to align data, reduce costs, and avoid last-minute panic. This solo episode offers a clear, tactical walkthrough of everything producers need to prepare for the July 31st Colorado EPR submission deadline. Learn how to gather sales data by SKU, align packaging weights, map materials accurately, and understand how Colorado’s reporting categories differ from Oregon’s. With insight into methodology language, fee projections, and long-term strategy, this guide will help you turn compliance into a competitive edge.Love the show? Subscribe...
2025-07-2222 min
Change CycleCareer Pivots & Purposeful Work: Mastering Career Transitions In The Modern World With Ava LalaLooking to navigate a career pivot or transition with confidence? Host Christine Yeager chats with career development coach Ava Lala, who shares her expertise on embracing change and building resilience in your professional journey. Discover actionable strategies for managing setbacks, leveraging new technologies like AI in your job search, and developing an intentional mindset to achieve your goals. Ava also discusses the growing importance of impact and sustainability in career choices, offering insights for professionals seeking purpose-driven work. Tune in for valuable advice on self-actualization, negotiation, and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.
2025-07-1530 min
Change CycleAI For Impact: Scaling Circular Economy And Sustainable Supply Chains With Sushma Kittali-WeidnerSustainable supply chains aren’t just the future—they’re the foundation of smarter, more responsible business. In this episode, Christine Yeager sits down with Sushma Kittali-Weidner, VP of Products at Rheaply and a former software engineer turned circularity champion, to explore how AI, digital infrastructure, and intentional design can scale sustainability. From overcoming pilot paralysis and EPR compliance to the role of asset traceability and second-life procurement, this conversation dives deep into the tech, tactics, and team alignment needed to make circular economy principles a living, breathing part of enterprise strategy. Sushma brings clarity to the intersection of automa...
2025-07-0848 min
Change CycleWhy Sustainability Tension Management Is Every Leader’s Competitive Edge With Steve Rochlin And Jeff SenneSustainability tension management is the secret edge of companies that thrive under pressure. Steve Rochlin and Jeff Senne—seasoned strategists and co-authors of a foundational report on sustainability strategy—unpack how high-performing organizations navigate the push and pull between short-term wins and long-term value. With host Christine Yeager, this candid conversation dives into CEO mindset archetypes, real business performance data, and how to align incentives without diluting purpose. From boardroom skepticism to strategic breakthrough, this is a masterclass in turning tension into transformation.
2025-07-0141 min
Change CycleThe Circular Balancing Act: Navigating People, Planet, And ProfitFor the circular economy to be truly effective, the right balancing act of people, planet, and profit must be pulled out. Christine Yeager discusses how corporations can turn this into reality, giving more opportunities to lower-income communities and building a more sustainable world. She also presents some companies that excel in these areas and one particular organization that balances those three legs pretty well.
2025-06-2428 min
Change CycleTelling Better Stories, Building Better Systems: A Conversation With Rachel Zerowin On Relatability And ResilienceIf you want people to rapidly and actively address today’s biggest social issues, you have to simplify overwhelming ideas and set aside unusual jargons. This is the reason why Rachel Zerowin focused on telling better stories to educate communities about the importance of water conservation and circular economy. She joins Christine Yeager to share her work at Circular Action Alliance (CAA), wherein she uses storytelling to drive awareness of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation across Colorado. Rachel talks about different approaches to teaching communities about recycling programs and water conservation projects. She also explores how sustainability does no...
2025-06-1738 min
Change CycleBlueprints For Change: How Oregon And Colorado Are Reinventing Recycling With EPRUnderstanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program plans is crucial for the future of recycling, and states like Oregon and Colorado are leading the way. In this insightful episode, host Christine Yeager unpacks the complex details of these blueprints, revealing how they're set to revolutionize waste management. We delve into the specific program plans of Oregon and Colorado, exploring how their funding models differ, how oversight agencies are involved, and what concrete changes are on the horizon for recycling systems. You’ll learn how these plans will impact recyclers, brands, and communities through increased access, stronger markets, and better accountability. Di...
2025-06-1024 min
Change CycleLitter Gitter Genius: How To Embrace The Suck For A Cleaner World With Don BatesWaterway litter removal isn’t easy—it’s messy, underfunded, and often overlooked. But for Don Bates, founder of Osprey Initiatives and inventor of the Litter Gitter, that’s exactly why it matters. In this episode, we explore how Don has built a mission-driven company that thrives by embracing the suck—transforming neglected urban streams, engaging underserved communities, and revolutionizing recycling in regions where systems are broken or nonexistent. With deep Southern roots and over 25 years of environmental consulting experience, Don shares how passion, persistence, and process are changing the way we tackle litter and drive circular solutions in the places...
2025-06-0343 min
Change CycleRecycling Ramp-Up: Strategies To Overcome Infrastructure Gaps And Boost National RatesLet's dive into the complicated world of recycling in the U.S., where a broken system wastes billions and leaves a gaping hole in our fight for sustainability. In this episode, host Christine Yeager unravels why national recycling rates are stagnant and how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) could revolutionize the industry. We’ll unpack the urgent needs of states like Maryland, Colorado, California, and Oregon, spotlighting the struggles with inconsistent access, outdated facilities, and confusing guidelines. Discover how hefty investments, ranging from millions for upgrades to billions for national system overhauls, could unlock the $70 billion potential of a circular ec...
2025-05-2733 min
Change CycleThe Future Of Plastics: Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility And Industry Transformation With Geoffrey InchIn this episode, we discuss Balancing Cost, Competition, and Sustainability.Balancing cost, competition, and sustainability is a tightrope walk for any industry, especially through the rapidly evolving landscape of extended producer responsibility (EPR). In this episode, Geoffrey Inch, Head of Producer Services at Circular Action Alliance, shares his unique journey and insights on navigating this challenge. We delve into his career, from leading sustainability initiatives at a petrochemical company to his current role at CAA. Geoffrey opens up about influencing change, overcoming obstacles, and embracing a circular economy. Join us as we uncover Geoffrey's l...
2025-05-2035 min
Change CycleWhat Is EPR?In this episode, we go deep into the definition of EPR. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is the concept of shifting the funding mechanism for dealing with waste away from local governments and onto the companies that produce and sell the package, but what does that really mean? We also dive into "why embrace the change that will need to happen to make EPR successful?"Discover how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is revolutionizing waste management and fostering a circular economy in this engaging discussion with Christine Yeager. She explains how EPR shifts the funding mechanism...
2025-05-1323 min
Change CycleInfluencing Organizational Change: A Journey To Diverse Workplaces & Corporate Alignment With Katie PhilipsCreating alignment between corporate functions and business objectives can be a powerful catalyst for growth, and the same holds true for personal evolution. In this episode, Katie Phillips, Director of Human Resources and Marketing at GCS, shares her unique approach to embracing change in both her professional and personal life. Listen next time to hear Katie discuss her strategies for aligning business goals, how she opted to leave the workforce to raise children, her journey to vegetarianism, and her passion for promoting diversity in the construction industry. She talks about “trusting that things will work out,” even in the face...
2025-05-0638 min
Change CycleMastering Change Management: A Guide For Sustainability ProfessionalsChange is constant, especially in the field of sustainability, making effective change management crucial for success. This episode dives deep into the essential principles of change management for sustainability professionals who aim to drive impactful organizational transitions. Christine Yeager discusses the importance of understanding and leveraging the change curve to guide individuals and teams through these transitions effectively. She explores key change management models, including the PROSCI model and John Kotter's perspective, and emphasizes the critical role of stakeholder engagement, empathy, and agile methodologies in navigating change initiatives. Throughout the episode, Christine shares valuable personal experiences and actionable strategies...
2025-04-2927 min
Change CycleThe Role Of Personal Responsibility In A Circular Economy With John HiteChristine and John discussed the circular economy, with John reflecting on the role of personal and systemic responsibility in environmental issues. They considered the importance of recycling, reuse, and sustainable choices, as well as the need to balance personal freedom with systemic change.Where does personal responsibility end and the need for systemic change begin? That's the captivating question guest John Hite and host Christine Yeager dive into, unpacking the push-and-pull between individual accountability and the demand for broader societal shifts. This isn't your typical "recycle more, use less" lecture; instead, it's a dynamic...
2025-04-2244 min
Change CycleThe Circular Economy: Embracing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)The transition to a sustainable future requires a fundamental shift in our economic systems. This episode dives into the concept of the circular economy and what changes are needed for its success. We explore how the circular economy aims to move away from the traditional linear model of "take-make-dispose" by focusing on reuse and regeneration. A key element in achieving this is extended producer responsibility (EPR), a policy approach that makes producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products. This episode discusses how EPR drives better recycling practices and contributes to a more sustainable and circular system.
2025-04-1525 min
Change CycleEmbracing Change: Resilience, Intentional Living, & The Circular Economy With Christine YeagerWelcome to the Change Cycle Podcast, your guide to embracing change! Change is uncomfortable—but it’s also where growth happens. On Change Cycle, we’ll explore stories of people who’ve faced and driven transformation, sharing insights on navigating discomfort and inspiring action. In this first episode, Christine Yeager turns the mic on herself. You hear about her career in Consumer Packaged Goods, her passion for the circular economy, and how her values led to a bold move to Golden, Colorado for a more intentional life. Plus, she shares how she drives change—from leadin...
2025-04-0830 min
Irish & Celtic Music PodcastWomen of Summer #665Women are an important part of Celtic music. We celebrate their contributions this week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast # 665. Subscribe now! Charlene Adzima, Telenn Tri, Runa, The BorderCollies, Fialla, Natalie Padilla, Adria Jackson, Bettina Solas, Fig for a Kiss, Keltricity, Louise Bichan, Clare Cunningham, Maggie's Wake GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN...
2024-06-131h 02
That's Hysterical! Now, Get Out! | My Adenomyosis, Hysterectomy and Recovery JourneyCalculating the Spoons Needed for Mom Mode"If I'm moving, I'll stay warm. But also if I'm moving, I might not notice as much pain as I'm in until I sit down and then I realize, Oh, my gosh, I can't move for the rest of the day. I've used up all my spoons." — Emily, 11 Days Until Uterus Eviction Day >>> SUPPORT THE SHOW https://ko-fi.com/thatshystericalpodcast ** Stay in the loop with our latest episodes, upcoming topics, and exciting announcements — Sign Up for the Monthly Newsletter! ** In This Episode: We're at the podcasting at the playground today and thinking abou...
2024-04-0613 min
BookEDWi2023: Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Well BeingThe last few years have revealed the realities of the impact of long-term stress and burnout. Join this conversation with Dr. Corey Yeager, author of How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself, (HarperCollins Christian) and Christine Onorati, ABA board member, bookseller and therapist, as they discuss skills to manage self-care. Topics will include communicating your needs, respecting your limitations, normalizing conversations about mental health and overall well-being, and more. Speakers: Dr. Corey Yeager, HarperCollins; Christine Onorati, WORD Bookstores (Brooklyn, NYC and Jersey City, NJ) Recorded on February 23 at ABA's Winter Institute 2023 in Seattle, W...
2023-04-101h 01BookEDWi2023: Bookselling and Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Well BeingThe last few years have revealed the realities of the impact of long-term stress and burnout. Join this conversation with Dr. Corey Yeager, author of How Am I Doing?: 40 Conversations to Have with Yourself, (HarperCollins Christian) and Christine Onorati, ABA board member, bookseller and therapist, as they discuss skills to manage self-care. Topics will include communicating your needs, respecting your limitations, normalizing conversations about mental health and overall well-being, and more. Speakers: Dr. Corey Yeager, HarperCollins; Christine Onorati, WORD Bookstores (Brooklyn, NYC and Jersey City, NJ) Recorded on February 23 at ABA's Winter Institute 2023 in Seattle, W...
2023-04-101h 01
Bloodworks 101"We're The O'Connells, Dammit: Christine O'Connell & the Virtual Drive in Sweet Jane's Honor" (S4 E17)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message On St. Patrick's Day, 2017, 3-year-old Jane O'Connell was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer. Within weeks, she was receiving regular blood and platelet transfusions. Her mother, Christine says it was like "watering a dry plant." When the O'Connell's family and friends asked how they could help, the answer was simple: donate blood. Five years later Jane is cancer free and as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, her family now hosts a virtual blood drive so other kids like Jane can get the transfusions they need.
2023-03-0318 min
Hello Menopause!"Our Brains Physically Change" with Selene YeagerMeet All-American Ironman triathlete, professional health and fitness writer, and host of the “Hit Play, Not Pause” podcast, Selene Yeager. As an athlete, Selene is no stranger to building a relationship with pain, yet menopause made her reassess her connection with her body.In this episode, she talks with Robin and Christine about finding out she was in perimenopause after experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, reduced muscle composition, and anxiety while in the midst of a semi-pro bike racing career. Selene says these symptoms made her want to disappear and almost give up racing. Sele...
2023-01-2442 min
Bloodworks 101"In The Names of Their Children: Christine O'Connell's Cancer Moms" (S4 E2)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Ask anyone who's ever dealt with a "cancer mom" and they'll tell you that they're tough as nails and never want to hear the odds. They'll also tell you that donating blood is huge. That's the message that Christine O'Connell and her "cancer moms" are spreading right now because September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager takes us to the Bloodworks' Bellevue Donor Center where he shares the powerful story of Christine and her friends, some of whom have lost their kids t...
2022-09-2209 min
ADHD, Naturally: Smart Solutions for Holistic WomenEp 134 Get to the “Next Level” in Menopause and Beyond w/ Selene YeagerWomen have been fed a crap story about what happens after menopause--basically, it’s all downhill from here. This may be especially felt by women who’ve been active in their younger years, and worry that life after menopause will mean a rapid physical decline. Not so fast. Enter Dr. Stacy Sims and her co-author, Selene Yeager. First they blew the doors off with the radical idea that “women are not small men” in the book Roar. Now they’re back with the next chapter, Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond. Se...
2022-04-221h 04
Music TectonicsMeasuring Music: Data & Deep Questions with Christine Osazuwa of WMGThese days, once you hit play on your favorite track, you're generating data, from Spotify analytics to recommendation algorithms on Youtube. This week, host Tristra Newyear Yeager sits down with industry leader and founder of Measure of Music, Christine Osazuwa to talk about the influence of data and analytics in the music industry. Christine shares the story of her rise to Global Marketing Director of Data & Insights at Warner Music Group, which all began with a life-altering Good Charlotte concert and learning to code in Myspace. Christine demonstrates the true power of making data work for you to make...
2021-05-2727 min
This Podcast Won't Run A Week"Santa, Can you hear me?" - Elf: The MusicalNEVER fall in love with an Elf! This week in a special Christmas episode we are discussing the jolly, movie-to-musical adaptation Elf: The Musical! Listen along as we discuss the problem with Jovie, breakdown our experiences auditioning for the show, breakdown the musicals distinct lack of "Will Ferrell-ness", continue to make jokes about double casting Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, and talk through the the pitfalls of placing an iconic character onstage outside of its original portrayal. Just remember guys, not everyone can be Legally Blonde.Note: Sorry for the background noise on this episode...
2020-12-2548 min
City of Light Church AuroraOf The Father's Love BegottenA City of Light arrangement of the ancient Advent/Christmas hymn "Of the Father's Love Begotten," based on the Latin poem "Corde natus" describing the wonder and mystery of the Incarnation, the God who comes to dwell with us.
Vocals: Bonnie McMaken
Background vocals: Mark Meyers
Cello: Jonathan Wiest
Viola: Christine Wiest
Violin: David Yeager
Guitar: Trevor McMaken
Engineering & Production: Todd Hiller
Arrangement: Trevor McMaken
Recorded at Bureau Gravity (Aurora IL)
Of the Father’s love begotten,
Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the Source, the Ending He,
Of the things that are, that ha...
2020-12-2004 min
Business Infrastructure - Curing Back Office Blues111: Leading Data-Driven Improvements with Christine YeagerBeing amicable doesn’t mean you can’t get the job done. And Christine Yeager is living proof. She’s quickly moved up the ranks at one of the world’s most recognized brands and leads large-scale data projects across their supply chain. In this episode, she compares and contrasts two of those projects and reveals how developing technical acumen is only part of her success equation. The other part involves her HAP process. Visit https://businessinfrastructure.tv/, Ep. 111 for links to resources.
2020-08-2358 min
Herbal RadioFree Herbalism Project 2020: Online Live Stream EditionConnection and community are now more important than ever, so we took the Free Herbalism Project online! Herb lovers have been joining us here in Oregon for our flagship event since 2013, and this spring, for the first time, we brought the botanical expertise and world-class entertainment to you via a virtual event—ALL FREE! This event was held on Zoom on Friday, May 29, 2020. ORIGINAL SCHEDULE 1PM – 1:30PM: Live music with Rising Appalachia 1:30PM to 2PM: The Missions of the American Herbalists Guild and the United Plant Savers with Bevin Clare 2PM to 3...
2020-06-121h 49
Fireside Mystery Theatre29.3 FMT Live at The NYPL: PearlrothNorbert Pearlroth, the head researcher for Ripley's Believe It or Not, finds himself at the center of a mystery too strange, too sinister, too dangerous......too dangerous to be true.Thrill to this revivification of a classic Fireside chiller. Recorded live at the New York Public Library 53rd Street on March 9, 2017.Please take a minute to check out http://podcastlistener.com/fireside to fill out a quick survey. It will help the brands that support our podcast deliver the best ads for you. And that helps us! Head to http://podcastlistener.com/fireside. We’d rea...
2017-09-2037 min
Fireside Mystery Theatre21.3 Strange Anatomy: "Pearlroth"21.3 "Pearlroth" from our Strange Anatomy show performed live at The Slipper Room in Manhattan on 10/30/16Norbert Pearlroth, the eccentrically brilliant head researcher for Ripley’s Believe It or Not, is drawn into an adventure both macabre and perilous.Also featuring a live musical performance by Martina DaSilvaFeatured in the cast:James Rieser as Norbert PearlrothMary Murphy as Louise VeseyBill Heidrich as Robert RipleyAli Silva as Thelma AstorEirik Davey Gislason as Everett GoodstoneMichael Pate as Jonathan HeadleyAnnabelle Rollison as Christine
2016-11-2139 min