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Jala-chan's PlaceThe Science of GriefJala is joined by Desirée to discuss the science behind grief: how it registers in our brains and bodies, its potential long-term effects and how we process it. They also discuss the books The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body, both by Mary-Frances O’Connor.
This episode is primarily a book report of: The Grieving Brain and The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O’Connor
Mentioned during the episode:
Death in the Afternoon - The Order of the Good Death's podcast. One of the seasons discusses situations of complicated or prolonged grief, where disbelief belie...
2025-08-313h 35Jala-chan's PlaceDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) [Remastered]Remastered Edition of episode 3! Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more.
Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:
Harvard Implicit Bias Test
A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine.
DEIB Libguide
Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging from textbooks to entertainment media w...
2025-03-071h 42Jala-chan's PlaceTrauma ResponseJala is joined by Desirée to discuss types of trauma, methods of coping and more. They also discuss the book The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
This episode is primarily a book report of: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Links & Articles
Desirée recommends the works of Oliver Sacks
Trauma | Psychology Today
Related episodes:
Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) - discussion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to ap...
2025-02-073h 04Jala-chan's PlaceBurnoutJala is joined by Desirée to discuss burnout, current work culture and the economy through the lens of history.
This episode is primarily a book report of: Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen
Related episodes:
Episode 7: Diversity and the Next Generation with Simón - our first book report episode.
Episode 30: Pursuing Your Passions with Matthew - discussion of doing what you love, which folds into the "do what you love" discussion on this episode
Episode 36: Unraveling Grind Culture with Moxie and Moon - the first episode on...
2024-06-213h 03Jala-chan's PlacePrimer: A 2-Year RetrospectiveJala is joined by Desirée and Dave (Monster Dear Monster) to discuss the breadth of the 2-year runtime of the show, inclusive of chat about general format, mission statement and a run-through of every episode topic to date.
Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia for the details!
2024-04-262h 24Jala-chan's PlaceEmpathy & Emotional IntelligenceJala is joined by Desirée, Nick (Friday Night Gamecast) and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Screen Snark) to discuss empathy, emotional intelligence, and why they are so crucial especially in these constantly-connected times.
Articles
What is Empathy?
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Support this show via Ko-fi! Just like Patreon, there are subscription tiers (with bonus content!) in addition to the ability to drop us a one-time donation. Every little bit helps us put out better quality content and keep the lights on, and gets a shout out in a future episode. Check out ko-fi.com/fireheartmedia f...
2023-11-103h 00Jala-chan's PlaceDeath PositivityJala is joined by Desirée and Cameron to discuss the death positive movement, The Order of the Good Death, and that one time Cameron faceplanted directly into the chest cavity of an embalmed corpse.
This episode is marked "explicit" due to cursing related to the inequalities in burial practice.
Links:
The Order of the Good Death
Ask a Mortician
Five Ways to Affect Death Positive Change
Autopsies
Speak, Memory: a chat bot in memory of Roman
The Regression Test by Wole Talabi, read by LeVar Burton
Fear of Death
Got Death Anxiety?
Why A...
2023-04-282h 44Jala-chan's PlaceDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)Jala is joined by Desirée Neyens to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB): what it is, why it's important for everyone, how to approach it, what to do when you make a mistake, and more. This is an introductory episode for a recurring topic.
Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:
Harvard Implicit Bias Test
A series of tests related to a number of different biases. You can select a quiz based on what type of bias you would like to examine.
DEIB Libguide
Jala's personal favorite. This is a list of works ranging f...
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