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Illuminated RecoveryEpisode 6: How Dieting and Alcohol Fuck with Our Minds, Bodies, and Our Lives with Lael Atkinson, Certified Professional Recovery CoachToday, I talk with Lael Atkinson about how alcohol and dieting have seeped into our lives and how both of these have become normalized in our culture. Lael shares their personal experiences as well as their path to recovery which led them to start the Beyond Shrinking and Drinking Course and Group Coaching Program as well as dedicating their 1-1 coaching to help people heal from both.
Resources:
Lael Atkinson: Coaching at https://www.laelatkinson.com/ and Beyond Shrinking & Drinking course at https://learning.beyondshrinkinganddrinking.com/courses/BSD-SP on IG at both @la...
2024-11-0356 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's Schools2024 the Paint Leadership As A Contact SportIn this podcast Dr. Sonya Whitaker describes what is meant by performing in the paint. Furthermore she provides concrete examples of the types of strategies leaders should use navigate political waters associated with achieving at high levels.
2024-01-1031 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsIf You Have a Brain You Have BiasHow likely is it that you are unintentionally demonstrating a level of bias toward another adult or child, but are doing so on an unconscious level? The truth is we don’t know what we don’t know. In this podcast, Dr. Sonya Whitaker seeks to raise our awareness by providing us with practical examples and a theoretical framework for understanding our own actions.
In addition to sharing her personal experiences, she introduces the four levels of racism and the three different types of biases.
2023-12-0629 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsEducation And MigrationEducation and Migration. In this podcast, Dr. Sonya Whitaker speaks candidly about education and migration and the fact that many have referred to what is currently happening as a humanitarian crisis. She encourages educators to focus on the word human in humanitarian and to raise awareness about the most effective ways in which to respond to migrant families.
Dr. Whitaker also references a theoretical framework which can be used to aid you in developing policy-related responses to this topic in particular.
2023-11-2815 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsTop Five Questions for Engaging in Critical Conversations with your Child’s TeachersThis podcast is for any parent or guardian of a child attending any school in America (public or private). Be sure to listen to Dr. Whitaker’s 20 minute podcast before you head out to participate in Parent/Teacher Conferences. In this podcast she addresses what she has coined as The Top Five Questions for Engaging in Critical Conversations with Your Child’s Teachers.
2023-11-0219 min
The Arden Yoga & Wellness Podcast31. How to Set Goals While Maintaining a Flow with Sonya LooneyToday we welcome a special guest and my good friend to the show, Sonya Looney! Sonya is a professional mountain biker, a world champion, plant-based athlete, health and performance coach, and podcast host. She is passionate about helping others achieve extraordinary things through self-belief, determination, and taking action. Over the next 30 minutes, we dive into when you set a goal, how you can maintain that forward momentum even when that initial excitement wears off. Sonya shares her personal experiences juggling being a professional athlete, being a mom and working towards her second masters degree. We discuss the co...
2023-10-1134 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsThe Criminalization And Adultification Of Black Girls In America’s K - 12 Educational InstitutionsIn this podcast, Dr. Sonya Whitaker addresses The Criminalization and Adultification of Black Girls in America’s K-12 Educational Institutions. She shares critical information related to what you need to know and what you have the power to do about it. Dr. Whitaker contends that every educator in America with a black girl in their school or district needs to know the contents of this podcast and the accompanying blog post. More specifically, she wants you compelled to ask yourself as a leader, teacher or school board member, “what am I missing as it relates to this topic?” For more inform...
2023-07-0515 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsWhy Can't I Find Any Unsweetened Tea in the Black Community?After years of experimenting, Dr. Sonya Whitaker noticed a trend that causes her concern and the trend is directly tied to her personal experiences related to limited to no ability to obtain unsweetened ice tea in any of the black communities she frequents. In this podcast she opens up about topics related to black people being disproportionately harder hit by heart disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity and challenges fast food service providers to make a concentrated effort to engage in practices geared more toward extending the life expectancy rates of African Americans. Dr. Whitakers...
2023-06-2613 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsThe Sonya Whitaker Podcast 2.0 Pushing the Needle for Public EducationEpisode Two of The Sonya Whitaker Podcast 2.0. Title: Pushing the Needle for Public Education. In this podcast Dr. Whitaker shares that you were called to lead during such a time as this. She challenges you to accept your calling while recognizing what you are up against as you continue to advocate for America’s most vulnerable students. After you actively listen to this podcast you will be inspired to push harder, run faster and go against the grain in order to achieve greatness. For more information about Dr. Sonya Whitaker or to obtain access to her on-demand podcasts visit sonyawhitaker.co
2023-04-2114 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsThe Sonya Whitaker Podcast 2.0: Sonya Whitaker Gracefully BrokenExpect to be completely transformed, charged and re-focused after listening to this fifteen minuted podcast.
It this podcast Sonya Whitaker makes herself completely vulnerable by going public with her source of strength. She has felt compelled to do so as a direct result of her experiences and her commitment to inspiring you to work toward becoming the best version of yourself. For access to Dr. Whitaker's previously recorded and on demand podcasts, or for booking details submit your contact information at sonyawhitaker.com
2023-04-1421 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsThe Sonya Whitaker Podcast 2.0 What's a Word Like Equity Doing in Pre-School Classroom?Episode one of The Sonya Whitaker Podcast 2.0. Title: What's a Word Like Equity Doing in a Pre-School Classroom? During this podcast, Dr. Sonya Whitaker talks about her experience addressing this topic with educators in an affluent city in the state of Illinois. She also introduces to you the term Pre-School to Prison pipeline and provides recommendations for how to identify and address implicit bias in the classroom so as to avoid unintentionally contributing to the pipeline. For more information about Dr. Whitaker or to listen to her on-demand podcasts visit sonyawhitaker.com.
2023-04-1011 min
Spilling the Thera-TeaTrauma work, Self-Love and Empowerment with Therapist Allison GuilbaultOn this week’s podcast KathyDan and Jess are joined by Allison Guilbault, a therapist located in New Jersey! The ladies discuss Trauma Work, Sex Therapy, Self-Love, Empowerment and more. Allison provides a lot of information for our listeners regarding boundaries and holding space for our own emotions. KathyDan and Jess end the episode answering a question in the Asked and Answered segment about choosing a career based on one’s happiness vs. what is “expected” of them. *************************Media Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition: The Power...
2023-03-3158 min
IASA PodcastA Conversation With Dr. Sonya Whitaker on Equity, Politics, Black History Month and MoreIn honor of February being Black History Month, IASA invited Dr. Sonya Whitaker on the podcast to discuss a variety of issues around equity and diversity in public education. Dr. Whitaker is the Deputy Superintendent of Schools at Dolton School District 148 and serves as National Education Policy Director for PUSH Excel. In this podcast, we discuss her work at PUSH Excel; the teacher shortage and increasing the pool of black teachers and educators; tips for school leaders on maximizing Black History Monty; polarized politics in school board races and much more! The IASA Podcast is sponsored by American Fidelity.
2023-01-2726 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsMusic Education as A Form of Liberation: Set My People FreeIn this fifteen minute podcast Dr. Sonya Whitaker shares the degree to which "she has been changed," as a direct result of her visit to the National Museum of African American Music located in Nashville, Tennessee.
She addresses the need to infuse black culture into the teaching of music education in America's schools. Dr. Whitaker speaks candidly about why this topic is important and provides recommendations for you to follow. For future access to the on-demand version of this podcast and others visit sonya.whitaker.com
2023-01-0514 min
Unsupervised Leadership: A podcast for fun, fab, & fierce femalesInterview with Dr. Donna Leak and Dr. Sonya WhitakerThis is the REAL TALK session and what's REALLY going on! Drs. Leak and Whitaker join us to talk about the struggles, successes and experiences that women face every day. You won't want to miss this one!
2022-09-171h 13
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsHow Did I Get Here? Being Asked to Contribute to Conversations About Race in EducationOn this edition of The Sonya Whitaker Podcast, Dr. Sonya Whitaker speaks openly as she reflects publicly on a question that she recently posed to herself. The question she posed is "how did I get here?" In preparing to deliver remarks to civil rights lawyers in Illinois and others, Dr. Whitaker grew even more humble while reflecting on her positioning in this space. She decided to let you in to her thinking. Dr. Whitaker hopes that by listening to this podcast you will be inspired to "step out on faith," and position yourself to use your God given talents for...
2022-09-0511 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsDriving While Black: Raising Consciousness about The Judgement CallIn this podcast recording Dr. Sonya Whitaker shares her personal experience with being stopped unjustifiably by a police officer while on vacation with her family. She shares details related to what the officer referred to as a "judgment call," and offers her informed opinion regarding how "judgement calls" impact the work educators and others.
She also makes a call to others to be careful not to "blame the victims" of injustices of this nature.
In releasing this podcast Dr. Sonya Whitaker thanks all of those in law enforcement who risk their lives to serve and protect others, and encourage you...
2022-07-3030 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsBLACK: It's The Color of My SkinDuring this profound podcast production, Dr. Sonya Whitaker is very transparent about a recent hospital visit that prompted her to address the color of her skin, and the role that we all play in developing and then demonstrating a high level of commitment to raise our cosciousness around the topic of skin color.
2022-04-2121 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsBe Successful: Improve Your Knowledge of Cultural ConflictsIn this podcast Dr. Sonya Whitaker provides support to educators, community members, parents, teachers and board of education members by identifying cultural conflicts that could be occurring.
Dr. Whitaker contends that these cultural conflicts serve as counterproductive to supporting you in ensuring that all students gain equitable access to a quality education. You may learn more about Dr. Whitaker at sonyawhitaker.com.
2022-04-0221 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS3E3 It's Cold Outside and Teachers Are Feeling the Effect of State Laws about Critical Race TheoryS3E3. In this episode of The Sonya Whitaker Podcast, Dr. Whitaker addresses the fact that teachers are negatively impacted by the local, state and national debates relevant to the false notion that Critical Race Theory is being taught in a greater majority of America's k-12th grade schools and districts.
In this podcast Dr. Sonya Whitaker states the facts, and then offers suggestions related to what should be done to ensure that teachers remain enthusiastic and focused on the real reason they have committed their lives to the field of education. For more information about Sonya Whitaker, other podcasts...
2021-12-2911 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS4 E2 Why is Critical Race Theory the Subject of Political and Heated DebateS4 Episode Two. In this podcast Dr. Sonya Whitaker, the host of The Sonya Whitaker Podcast, furthers her conversation relevant to the difference between Critical Race Theory and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy by offering her perspective on why Critical Race Theory remains the subject of political and heated debate. She addresses various sides of the argument and states her intent to do her part to help heal the country. For access to previous podcasts and to learn more about Sonya Whitaker visit sonyawhitaker.com.
2021-12-1413 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS4 Episode One Critical Race Theory vs. Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Podcast by Dr. Sonya WhitakerS4 E1. In this fifteen-minute podcast, Dr. Sonya Whitaker seeks to provide great clarity as it relates to identifying the difference between Critical Race Theory and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. This podcast is a must listen to for any school board member, educator, parent, or community member that is serious about work centered around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more information about Dr. Sonya Whitaker or her work visit sonyawhitaker.com.
2021-12-0816 min
Succeeding Over All Roadblocks LifecastManifesting Dreams One Story at a Time with Sonya & Yvonne JohnsonDrs. Sonya and Yvonne Johnson are two educators using their gifts to help their students learn about all of the contributions of African-Americans that surround them everyday. The sisters co-authored a children's book, The Ride of Pride, highlighting African-American inventors. Yvonne later authored the novel Manifested Dreams. We talked about the importance of the two books and the sometimes challenging journey they took to follow their dreams.Connect with Sonya and Yvonne Facebook: Ride of Pride | Manifested Dreams Instagram: @rideofpride | @manifested_dreams Website: www.rideofpride1.comConnect with SOAR Lifecast
2021-02-1930 minSucceeding Over All Roadblocks LifecastManifesting Dreams One Story at a Time with Sonya & Yvonne JohnsonDrs. Sonya and Yvonne Johnson are two educators using their gifts to help their students learn about all of the contributions of African-Americans that surround them everyday. The sisters co-authored a children's book, The Ride of Pride, highlighting African-American inventors. Yvonne later authored the novel Manifested Dreams. We talked about the importance of the two books and the sometimes challenging journey they took to follow their dreams.Connect with Sonya and Yvonne Facebook: Ride of Pride | Manifested Dreams Instagram: @rideofpride | @manifested_dreams Website: www.rideofpride1.comConnect with SOAR Lifecast
2021-02-1930 min
Grow My Salon Business Podcast065 20% Retail and 20% Profit, How Do You Measure Up?Often I feature world-renowned hairdressers on the podcast, and at other times, I like to feature lesser-known people from the industry that have great success stories that are not only relatable but every bit as inspiring. Some guests on the podcast have lavish salons and high-profile clients in high-profile locations that charge big money for their services. But the problem is that often I find that that actually isolates some listeners, and they say or think to themselves, "I can't do that in my small town - that's just not possible!" Or...
2020-11-2456 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsPresidential Candidates: Request for Them to Address Education in Next DebateS3 E4 On WRGO Radio What's Really Going on??, with Dr. Sonya Whitaker, she addresses the issue of low literacy in America. Dr. Whitaker engages in a provocative conversation regarding the need for each of the presidential candidates to lay out their proposed "blueprint" or plan of action for addressing low literacy and inequality in America's schools. For more information about Dr. Sonya Whitaker visit sonyawhitaker.com
2020-10-1813 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsWhat's Really Going On Dr. Sonya Whitaker's Show Featured On WVON 10 - 3-20S3 E3 Special Guest Dr. Courtney Orzel, Dr. Mike Lubelfeld, and Dr. Donna Leak are featured on this episode of What's Really Going On?? In this episode her distinguished guests share with the nation, the incredible work they are doing to provide students with equitable access to a quality education and teachers with high-quality professional development virtually during the pandemic outbreak. For more information visit sonyawhitaker.com
2020-10-1148 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsWhat's Really Going On Dr. Whitaker Radio Show Featured On WVON 9 - 26 - 20S3E2 On Dr. Sonya Whitaker's radio show "What's Really Going On??" as featured on WVON in September she addresses issues which serve as counterproductive to supporting educators in reaching the goal of causing for significant improvements in the achievement levels of all students but more specifically, students of color and students experiencing the impact of poverty which includes white students and their peers. For more information visit sonyawhitaker.com
2020-10-1149 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsWhat's Really Going On Dr. Whitaker Radio Show Featured On WVON 9 19 20S3E1 Dr. Sonya Whitaker is thrilled to announce that her radio show "What's Really Going On?? will now be featured on many different platforms, which (include, Spotify, IHeartRadio podcasts, SoundCloud, and Apple Podcasts. She is also pleased to share that her second series inagural radio show is set to be featured on her very own on-line radio station on January 1, 2021. In this show, featured on WVON she introduces to the nation what she refers to as her WHY? For more information visit sonyawhitaker,com
2020-10-1149 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsCOVID-19 Took My Uncle Dr. Lenard Wells' Life: His Fight for Racial Equality Will Live OnThis podcast serves as a tribute to my uncle Dr. Lenard Wells. Uncle Pete recently lost his battle due to symptoms associated with COVID-19 and yet his fight for racial equality lives on. In this podcast, I make recommendations for what should be done nationwide to address the racial inequalities that exist in America's public schools.
2020-04-1621 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsSilent Killer: What We Already KnewSeries Two: Episode Three. The Silent Killer: What We Already Knew. This podcast addresses the silent killer of low literacy in America and its impact on our nation's most vulnerable citizens.
2020-03-2310 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsSeries II Podcast IntroductionThis one-minute audio is the introduction to Series II. of my podcast show entitled: What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's Public Schools.
2020-01-0200 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS2 Episode 1: New Year's Equity Focus 2020Happy New Year! This podcast has been recorded for the purpose of helping you to focus your equity work in a manner that results in an improvement in the quality of life of others.
2020-01-0212 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode Eight: Working to Ensure Equitable Access to Technology with Joe PhillipsS1 Episode eight: Working to Ensure Equitable Access to Technology with Joe Phillips. In this episode, Dr. Sonya Whitaker interviews Mr. Joe Phillips who currently serves in the position of Director of Technology at Kansas City Public Schools. Prior to his work in the district, he served the country in Afganistan. He is the author of the article entitled: Let's Talk About Equity: This Laptop Stopped a Bullet and Saved a Student's Life. He is passionate about ensuring that all students have equitable access to technology. In the article, he discusses the best approaches for doing so.
2019-05-2229 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode Seven: Meeting the Needs of Black and Latino Males with Robert JacksonS1 Episode eight: Meeting the Needs of Black and Latino Males is conducted with Mr. Robert Jackson by Dr. Sonya Whitaker. Mr. Jackson has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the country. He has written and published 5 books.
In this interview, he highlights what he believes to be the biggest barriers to ensuring the academic success of male students. In addition, he provides his recommendations for what should be done in schools to better ensure that all students have access to high-quality academic experiences.
2019-05-2215 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode six School Funding with An Equity Focus with featured guest Mr. Ralph MartireS1 Episode six. The purpose of this episode is to provide listeners with information relevant to the importance of launching equity initiatives with a focus on ensuring that students are provided with the financial resources needed to experience success in school and ultimately in life.
2019-05-0326 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode five Equity in Education Guest Nick Wahl (2)This podcast is entitled Equity in Education. In this episode, Dr. Sonya Whitaker, host of the Podcast show entitled: What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's Schools interviews Dr. Wahl (Superintendent in Residence for Equal Opportunity Schools). Dr. Wahl discusses his equity journey as well as the work that his organization does to support organizations in ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds obtain access to rigorous studies.
2019-04-1320 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode four Empowerment Through STEMS1 Episode four is entitled Empowerment Through STEM: Who Needs Empowerment? The purpose of this Podcast is to share with listeners several strategies for empowering girls and students of color as it relates to increasing their confidence in their ability to grasp STEM related concepts.
2019-04-0708 minWhat's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsWhat Is Your WhyWhat is your why? Why are you doing all of this? This podcast focuses your improvement efforts by providing information relevant to the benefits of involving your staff in the process of determining their why. The goal is to then use their why statements to examine the mission statement associated with your organization. Listen in on this ten minute podcast for further details.
2019-02-1809 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode three The Wrong Side of the StreetEpisode three is entitled : The Wrong Side of the Street and is a spinoff to the blog that I posted on my website (sonyawhitaker,com) on December 18, 2018. The focus of this seven minute show is to draw our attention to the need to identify and then address the societial factors which impact student performance.
2019-01-0907 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode two In the Spirit of ExcellenceThis episode focuses on Dr. Sonya Whitaker's four leadership lessons learned from the lady who cleans the bathroom at the Atlanta Hartsfield Airport.
2019-01-0905 min
What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's SchoolsS1 Episode one An Introduction to This Podcast ShowThe is the introduction to the Podcast Show Entitled: What's Really Going On: A Spotlight on Solutions for Improving Student Achievement in America's Schools.
The purpose of this podcast is to examine at a very deep level, those things that are occurring in America's schools which impact educators' ability to improve the academic achievement levels of all students, and more specifically, students of color (which includes students from various linguistic backgrounds) and students experiencing the impact of poverty (which includes students from all ethnic backgrounds).
The second and most important purpose of this Podcast Show is to provide recommendations that...
2019-01-0902 min
The Geek Underground#20 - Doctor Who Falls To Earth, The Mandalorian, Captain America is Dead!! ... and more!!Instagram, Facebook & Twitter: @TheGeekUG
So much time has passed and so many things have happened the past three weeks.
Here are 10 things we’ve missed:
1. X-Men Dark Phoenix trailer
https://comicbook.com/marvel/2018/09/27/x-men-dark-phoenix-trailer-released/
2. Captain Marvel trailer drops and shows us Jude Law and awesomeness
https://www.vox.com/2018/9/18/17874100/captain-marvel-trailer-clues-spoilers
3. The fantastic beast trailer that confirms the Nagini rumors
http://uk.businessinsider.com/fantastic-beasts-trailer-confirms-nagini-is-human-2018-9
4. Charlie’s Angels is getting a reboot
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/charlies-angels-reboot-naomi-scott-ella-balinska-join-kristen-stewart-1129993
5. Space Jam 2 is launching soon
https://www.eonline.com/uk/news/969994/space-jam-2-is-a-go-with-lebron-james
6. Brian Singer is directing Red Sonya
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com...
2018-10-1154 min