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Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E31 Season 5 FinaleListen to host, Felicia Perez, conclude the entire podcast after 14 months of interviews. How does one finish documenting the effects of a global pandemic when the pandemic is still very much here? And what is the current status of the participants?2021-05-1715 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E30 Dr. Jennifer PerdomoListen to Dr. Jennifer Perdomo share her final thoughts reflecting on all the many ups and downs from this last year. Which is harder these days: being a new doctor during a global pandemic or being a new mom during a global pandemic? She answers by sharing very detailed stories of various patients who contracted Covid-19 and needed to be admitted as well as stories about her family's current challenges being new parents. How has the Covid-19 pandemic challenged the notion of medical professions "doing no harm"? When are you doing "enough"? What does "enough" look like? It's a powerful...2021-04-231h 04
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E29 Dr. SandraListen to Dr. Sandra reflect on what this last year has surfaced for us emotionally and where it may lead us. We talk about a recent speech given by Dr. Angela Davis and a comment they made about imagining what is possible once white supremacy is acknowledged and talked about from those in the highest offices of the land. And finally we talk about the kinds of systemic changes that are needed to prove that we learned anything at all during this first year of the pandemic.2021-04-041h 01
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E28 SophieListen to Sophie share what is happening now, a year later from the first shelter in place orders, in both her home in Northern California and her country of origin - France. Why would France be on the cusp of a third pandemic wave, and how can we avoid that same path here in the U.S.?2021-03-2937 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E27 RoseListen to Rose share about her experience disseminating polio vaccines in Ghana, several years ago, with a comparison to how the Covid-19 vaccine has been made available here and now. She goes on to share her thoughts on the complexity and nuance of conversations related to gun violence in the U.S. And finally Rose shares about what it has been like to date during the pandemic.2021-03-291h 10
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E26 ToriListen to Tori share her thoughts on what the future may hold for folks who are not able to be fully vaccinated at this time. What will happen to her 5-year-old who, has had multiple bone marrow transplants and, is unable to get any vaccine? She shares a story of a friend who had a major allergic reaction to the 1st does of a vaccine. Can this person take the 2nd shot now? And if they can't, then what? Finally, we talk about the long term effects of trauma and how we all may be changed forever as we move...2021-03-2754 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E25 RebeccaListen to Rebecca share what it's like to prepare to return to the physical classroom for in-person instruction. And we talk about the pros and cons to California's four-tier, color-coded classification system that alerts residents about how safe and open public spaces are at the moment.2021-03-2756 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E24 LenaListen to Lena reflect on the last two and a half months, from the January 6th insurgence to receiving the first dose of the vaccine. And we discuss the current "return to normal" with the return of mass shootings.2021-03-271h 12
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E23 EvaListen to Eva's final reflections on the first year of the pandemic. We talk about just how much we have all changed during this year and whether or not those changes are positive or negative. What does it feel like to be under 16-years-old, seeing all of your older family and friends get a life saving vaccine, but you can't access it yet because you're too young? We learn some new lingo and slag being used by some tweens at the moment. Finally, it's birthday planning time again as this pandemic year ends and another begins.2021-03-2250 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E22 AngelaListen to Angela share their final reflections about this last year. Having recently moved from Washington D.C. to South Beach Florida, Angela shares her thoughts on the insurgence of January 6th. Is she sad or grateful that she "missed" the insurgence? We talk about the real take-aways from Oprah Winfrey's interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. And finally, we discuss this year's rise in so called "cancel culture" and whether or not we should, well, cancel it or not.2021-03-091h 11
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E21 Olivia and ClarkListen to Olivia and Clark catch us up on how this winter was so different for them since they moved from the deserts of Nevada to the constant rainy air of Seattle, Washington. They also share what they have learned over the last year working with elementary school aged children. We talk about the importance of playgrounds and hugs! Finally, we reflect on accountability and the power and harm of shame.2021-03-081h 05
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E20 JamieListen to Jamie share details about how library services have changed over this first year of the pandemic. From what is needed to become a librarian to what the general day to day work looks like, Jamie shares 20 years of experience with us. We talk about daily word capacity limits, color based book sorting, and just what a "librarian's nightmare" would look like. Finally, we hear the details about Jamie's recent engagement which involved Christmas decorations and lots of gestures of love that won't soon be forgotten.2021-03-041h 10
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E19 MichaelaListen to Michaela share in detail a retrospective analysis of just what it has taken to finally get to a point in the pandemic where things feel "manageable" as a college student in their junior year. What roles do being independent and good mental health practices play? She shares the ways in which her college experience has been effected by the pandemic as well as her post college plans. Who could've predicted how much our personal schedules and lives would be effected by not physically moving as much as we did before the pandemic?!2021-03-011h 11
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E18 PaKouListen to PaKou share about the hardships of parenting pre-teens during a global pandemic. What counts as "normal" during "abnormal" times? We talk about how to mourn those we've lost while also celebrating what and who is still here. And we talk about how being dedicated to self care usual comes with a fair amount of personal sacrifice. Finally, we have some unsolicited This Is Us (TV Show) loyal fan feedback for the writers.2021-03-011h 03
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E17 DanielleListen to Danielle's final thoughts as we conclude the first year of the pandemic. We talk about the power of what we call events as they happen or in hindsight. And we get in to a deep debate about the differences and relationships between an uprising and a coup. Finally, we talk about the importance of relationships during hard times and that includes one's relationship with themselves. All in all the true summary of this interview comes down to this: When it comes to how you live your life, are you a bubble blower or a kite flyer?2021-02-271h 04
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E16 Patrick JListen to Patrick share his final reflections on this personal and social learnings of the last year. We talk about the many challenges of working and living mostly online; the blurriness between week days and weekends, how we talk more frequently with loved ones who we used to only see a few times a year- if that, and how our laptops and smart phones are more like vehicles to work and school then our actual cars, bikes and feet are. Finally, we talk about the irony behind over half a million people dying this first year from Covid-19 meanwhile the...2021-02-261h 09
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E15 KimiListen to Kimi share her reflections on recent events that she is deeply and personally connected to as an Asian American living in the Bay Area of Northern California. From the coup in Burma (where her parents migrated to the US from) to the violence against the Asian elders in Chinatown, we talk about the systemic historic causes and roots. It's a reflection conversation about what we can literally sit with and the importance of not seeing justice as a destination but instead as a practice that you seed and water.2021-02-231h 20
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E14 LJListen to LJ really good deep and expand on describing both the individual and systemic ways in which mutual aid is really political powerful building work. We break down each word one at a time to really analyze what they mean and what they look like in reality - "mutual" and then "aid." Ultimately, it's a rich conversation about relationships and how building them and cultivating them is how we really become "disaster prepared."2021-02-231h 07
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast -S5E13 HarleyListen to Harley share what it's like to currently have one of your parents struggling with Covid19. How do you take care of loved ones while also protecting yourself? We get the details! Then we hear an overview about what it's been like to be a high school athlete during the first year of the pandemic; playing volleyball, basketball, going to school in person and working in the service industry all while wearing a mask. Which mask wearing time is the hardest? You may be surprised to hear the answer.2021-02-221h 25
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E12 DanteListen to Dante update us on who in his family has been able to get the vaccine and the status of a working prototype to his smart phone app for mutual aid work. We discuss when or under what condition Dante may ever travel by plane again. It becomes a deep conversation about risk assessments, the role it has in our decision making and how it has changed under this first year of the pandemic.2021-02-221h 06
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E11 MattListen to Matt update us on his recent move from NYC to Philly. It's a recount of just how the pandemic has effected food service industry. We also do a deep dive in to the January 6th insurgence and how it was pulled off with what seems like such important inside levels being pulled to weaken protections and strengthen those seeking to derail the approval of the presidential election results.2021-02-161h 08
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E10 IvyListen to Ivy share their insights on what the most recent events of this year have looked like for folks living in Kentucky. Was the insurgence of January 6th something to fear or something to be proud of? Will Mitch McConnell ever have less power? We review how issues of housing scarcity, failing wages, drug addiction and climate change have all been effected by the pandemic. We talk about the importance of real narrative changes that need to transpire in order for justice to become inevitable and QAnon to become exposed for what it really is. Finally, we talk...2021-02-151h 11Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E9 SusanListen to Susan share what it's been like to teach a class where the students are older seniors in the community looking to stay engaged and learn with academic leaders from the local university in Reno. What are the similarities and differences between teaching such a wide span of adults (undergraduates to seniors)? And finally we talk about the importance of recognizing the every day lessons and teachers amongst us, from before the pandemic to now. It's a rich conversation about the importance of sharing, inviting and staying in contact not just when times are rough but also when...2021-02-151h 01
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: A Pandemic Podcast - S5E8 Dr. HobsonListen to Dr. Emily Hobson explain how important the lessons of inequality, injustice are especially when such lessons may or may not be passed down from generation to the next. We talk about the impact of inequity during this pandemic time. How can one mixed race family have such different experiences even though we are all challenged by the same pandemic? And how can one hard life change/shift prepare you for the next? It's a Valentines Day special conversation about the power of romantic love, maybe not to heal, but to at least prevent more harm.2021-02-151h 23
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E7 Dr. Meredith OdaListen to Dr. Oda share her final thoughts on what this last year was like for her family and specifically as a full time working mom of a first grader. What have we learned about the extra labor performed by the "anchor parent" in the household? How can we put in to balance things that are out of balance? Finally, we talk about what we can learn about what we need to do next by looking back at Japanese American reintegration post WWII? How can we continue to live in a divided country without a process for reconciliation?2021-02-1558 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E6 MarianaListen to Mariana share in detail what is was like for them to have recently contracted Covid19, along with her entire immediate family, while she was visitng them in Mexico. What is it like to be sick while also being a caretaker to others around you who are also sick with the virus? What was the recovery process like outside of the US? Where any folks needing hospitalization and were there any open beds? It's an emotional roller coaster of a story filled with as much fear as there is gratitude. And at its core it's a lesson on the...2021-02-111h 18
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E5 Patrick PListen to Patrick share his detailed account of what it was like to get the Pfizer Vaccine in Northern Nevada. From an emailed survey sent out from his work to the drive through vaccine shot process, we hear it all! We do a venn diagram of sorts comparing HIV medication to the current vaccination moment to see where there are similarities and differences between one pandemic to another. Finally, we wrap up by talking about the important role of stories, repetition, and the size of your megaphone when it comes to politics and health care.2021-02-091h 18
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E4 CrisListen to Cris share his final thoughts on what lessons this first year of the Covid19 Virus has taught him about to live through hard times. What events, struggles and challenges seem to be universal and not just part of an American Pandemic Year Story? Should we call the events of January 6 at the US Capital, in D.C. an "coup," or a "terrorist attack," or "an insurgence"? Finally, what do Zapatistas have to teach us about this moment? And what role does listening play in getting through hard times?2021-02-0958 minBeen There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E3 ElanaListen to Elana share what the initial vaccine roll out has been like New York City. What are some of the hurdles and challenges to this initial process so far? How are some of the pre-pandemic inequities (based on class, race, ability, language, internet literacy and on) showing up and causing issues in this current vaccine dissemination process? We talk about what is really at the heart of so many frustrations with folks, "cutting the line," for getting access to the vaccines. HINT: It's not about the length of the lines or the roll out overall once the vaccines...2021-02-061h 03
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E2 ErinListen to Erin share the details of their virtual wedding that took place over Zoom. What are the cost benefits of a virtual wedding? We hear a story about how a vaccination center, at Dodger's Baseball Stadium, was closed for part of the day because anti-vaccination protesters were blocking the entrances. We consider all the ways in which the country and the planet are filled with divisions and disparities. And finally, we hear Erin's last thoughts for this time capsule project of Covid19 Year 1. What are your Covid19 Memorial ideas?2021-02-011h 20Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S5E1 Season 5 IntroductionListen to the host bring us to the "beginning of the end" for the Been There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast. With themes of cautious optimism and lessons from history, we use this time to begin to take stock of how far we have come and consider just what it is that we want to make sure gets preserved about these first 365 days of the global Covid19 Pandemic.2021-01-0241 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E31 Season 4 FinaleListen to the host recap the 2020 year with a review of Covid19 by the numbers and news headlines. What have we learned? And where might Covid19's lessons take us next?2021-01-0224 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E30 SophieListen to Sophie share her thoughts on all things related to a Covid19 vaccine and political leadership during this time. From the responses and lack of information sharing by the US President to those of the French President, we review the fall out in numbers of infections and deaths from both nations. Who lost their job or quit their jobs in government due to all that has transpired over the last few months? It's a sobering conversation about where we have been and what it may look like in the coming months.2020-12-191h 07
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E29 Dr. Jennifer PerdomoListen to Dr. Jennifer Perdomo share what it's like since we last spoke now that they are both a new mom and a new doctor. What was it like to give birth during the pandemic? What were the particular "Covid19 Pandemic" differences and what were the similarities regardless of the virus? What is it like to go from doctor to patient and then back to doctor again? It's an endearing and special conversation about how to juggle expectations, guilt, new relationships and well lots of lack of sleep and worry about others.2020-12-0853 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E28 MeredithListen to Meredith reflect on what it's been like to parent during this 2020 Fall Season of the Covid19 Pandemic. How do you make adjustments to your personal life and to how you spend your time as a family with a first grader? We theorize about why this year's Thanksgiving meal was so short or went by so fast. We hear some amazing stories about recent Pandemic Purchases like a 8 foot stock tank pool and a Christmas tree that you get to cut down yourself. And we talk about trying to remember that last person that we hugged, that was not...2020-11-3058 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E27 EmilyListen to Emily share her reflections on recent activities that have taken place this fall pandemic season: her mom moving into senior living housing, publishing an anthology, teaching remotely at the university, the most recent Thanksgiving holiday, and just how this time has forced us to think about how we create and/or alter traditions.2020-11-301h 06
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E26 MichaelaListen to Michaela share what it's been like to move back to Santa Barbara to attend some college classes in person. She shares what UC Santa Barbara's protocols for attending in person classes have been like, with weekly rapid testing for Covid19, and the inevitable false sense of security that kind of culture can create for socializing outside of school. We talk about the many different kinds of ways folks in their 20's make mistakes and how today's young adults have less room for error.2020-11-291h 42
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E25 AngelaListen to Angela share what it's been like for her to have moved from Washington D.C. to south Florida in the middle of the pandemic and the election. What's different and what's the same? We talk deeply about the "racial climate change" that the US has been struck with the last decade, as well as the the " global warming of white supremacy" taking foot on a global level. Is it possible to take down white supremacy without centering whiteness? And finally, compared to 4 year sago when Angela held up a sign that the first Women's March that read, "Don't fo...2020-11-2449 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E24 Patrick PListen to Patrick update us on what it's like to still physically go in to work everyday at the local high school. Can you still see the cliches and social groups while having to wear a masks and with no sports seasons or other in person extra curricular activities? Patrick shares what it's been like to lose a friend to Covid19 and to currently have another close friend currently sick with the virus and struggling to breathe. We talk about how the local Alcoholic Anonymous meetings have adapted to current times. And we talk about what it means to hold...2020-11-241h 22
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E23 PaKouListen to PaKou share how exhausted she is these days. Hear her break down that this fatigue is stemming from everything these days being politicized; from which US presidential candidate you supported to choosing whether or not to wear a mask. What does it mean if the entire country is dealing with a mental health crisis at the same time? Is "Trumpism" just a cult? What role does empathy play in helping us move forward and heal as a nation? And what can we learn from the recent incredibly short season of the TV show, "This is Us."2020-11-241h 07Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E22 Olivia and ClarkListen to Olivia and Clark check in about what life has been like since moving from Reno (Nevada) to Seattle (Washington). What are rain pants and why would you ever need them? We get to hear stories about what it's like to support kindergarten and first graders who are attending school virtually inside the local Boys and Girls Club. And we get to hear about what it's like to support young learners with extra curricular outdoor education. Inside or outside, which is a better learning environment? Which is a better working environment?2020-11-211h 12
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E21 SusanListen to Susan share the positive impact teaching remotely has had on her ability to get through this most recent pandemic time. We hear Susan share a story about personal history, reflection and reparation. It's the kind of conversation that leads to learning lessons about the long term effects of colonization and white supremacy. More importantly, it's a story that helps to explain the massive inequalities that are becoming undeniably present during this pandemic.2020-11-2159 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E20 Patrick JListen to Patrick share some insight into what it's been like to stay active in the outdoors in the middle of a winter surge in Covid19 cases and deaths. We talk about a new noticing of having time to do things but lacking the energy and desire to do them. What happens when a community or society begins to move towards grieving and feeling loss collectively?2020-11-211h 05Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E19 MattListen to Matt share his insights on the work of the 2020 "Election Defenders" and the overall de-escalation organizing that took place in Philadelphia earlier this month. How did music and dance stand up to armed militia groups and ongoing threats of violence? What does it mean to "change the temperature"? And are cultural organizing tactics something new or are they instead just part of a larger legacy of non-violent direct action organizing?2020-11-141h 16
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E18 KimiListen to Kimi break down her insight on how the state of Arizona was able to go from being a traditional "Red State" to a "Blue State." It's a background story about what has transpired there over the last decade, and not just the last few months. We talk about the importance of "seeding" our organizing work and knowing that it will take a moment to flower and produce the nutrients we need. Finally, we talk about the need for organizing to center cultural work in or to both move people in to action AND help us sustain the work...2020-11-131h 07
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E17 RoseListen to Rose reflect on what she is noticing about potential long term effects of "Pandemic Living" on her 7-year-old. We talk about possible solutions like "podding up" with other families that have same aged kids, so that adults and children can continue to have some sort of safe social interaction with others. We also take a minute to talk about the recent US Presidential Election particularly focused on: 1. The positive impact of having a mixed race Asian and Black Vice President, when you and your family are also mixed race AND 2. Would the Biden/Harris ticket have won the...2020-11-1353 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E16 LJListen to LJ share details on how 75 million people voted successfully in this 2020 US Presidential Election. What are "Election Defenders" and what exactly did they do? We talk narration, monitoring, baring witness and reporting. More importantly though, we go deep in to talk about the significance and role of community, joy and desire in long term social justice organizing.2020-11-1055 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E15 ElanaListen to Elana share what it was like to hear the news that the Presidential Election was over and that Joe Biden had won. Where were you? What were you doing? How did it feel? We talk about the political narrative importance of showing such joy out in public. We talk about the days leading up to Election Day and what was rumored and/or planned by the opposition. And we talk about the significance of the phrase of this US Presidential Election, "Count Every Vote!"2020-11-101h 04
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E14 EvaListen to Eva share what her 11-year-old hopes and fears are for the current US Presidential election results, as well as what her hopes and fears are for this year's upcoming Christmas present list. We get to learn what it's like to start middle school during a global pandemic, from malfunctioning thermometers to the bore of walking in circles for PE, it's affectionately not that different and so differently from non-pandemic times. And finally we talk about the TV show "This is Us." Is it a good thing that TV shows right now our mirroring our current real life experiences?2020-11-051h 02
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E13 LenaListen to Lena share her reflections on the last 4 years, what it was like last US Presidential Election Eve and what it's been like ever since. We talk about the superpowers that maybe only parents seem to have, to get through hard times. Is it possible that caregiving surfaces such said power? We get an update on what it's like to be a pandemic parent when your kids go back to school in "hybrid instruction" with in-person classes (middle school and college levels). Finally, we chat about what, if any, plans are in the works for how to respond tomorrow's...2020-11-031h 00
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E12 ErinListen to Erin share what it's like to go from being an extrovert to finding themselves becoming an introvert during this first year of the pandemic. We talk about alternatives to thrift stores like "hyper local" with new websites and groups with names that say it all, "Buy Nothing." We talk about upcoming election fears and hopes as well as the importance of Tik Tok, cran-rasberry juice while skateboarding on a highway, in particular.2020-11-021h 25
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E11 JamieListen to Jamie share updates us on all things J-Me. From super rad tape dispensers, new career opportunities at the Library, and euthanasia to living in "that neighborhood" with the good candy for Halloween. We've got you covered with all the tricks and treats this world is currently providing.2020-10-311h 14
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E10 RebeccaListen to Rebecca share the continued challenges of being a high school teacher in "Crisis Learning" times. Sure, we talk Halloween and plans for how to celebrate it differently this year, and we also talk about former "scary times" reminiscing about teaching under former horrendous conditions where we as teachers didn't have dedicated classrooms but instead had dedicated roving carts and partitioned walls. We talk about loss, grief and of course love.2020-10-311h 06
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E9 HarleyListen to Harley share what it has been like to come of age in the middle of a pandemic, a presidential election and the start of sophomore year in high school. What is it like to go back to in-person instruction in North Carolina? We get to hear about temperature checks in the parking lot, the traffic lanes and direction signs all over the floors and halls on campus, and how normal being a teen right now can still be. From first jobs and first cars to what kind of face mask is your current favorite, it's all here!2020-10-271h 19Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E8 ToriListen to Tori share a few details on the power of our imaginations and practicing acceptance. We talk music, sci-fi, time traveling and what happens next if the Affordable Care Act is gutted. What song gives you renewed power and grounds you in your personal strength? If you could go back in time and prevent the pandemic from happening, just when and where would you need to go back to?2020-10-2659 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E7 CrisListen to Cris and I talk about surviving under conditions of uncertainty, gratitude and capitalism. We talk about "Zoom Fatigue," giving big tips these days to essential workers and all the pros and cons to how we are forced to interact these days. And finally, check out Cris' 2020 US Presidential election predictions.2020-10-261h 12
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E6 MarianaListen to Mariana share her renewed love and appreciation for Octavia Butler's Sci-Fi writing during this time. Is Butler a writer, a prophet, or both? Plus we talk about different cultural responses to Covid-19 via talking about music, sad songs in particular.2020-10-2659 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E5 DanielleListen to Danielle share about how to take Marie Kondo to the next level during the pandemic. We review how polarized the country is, how it got this way, and how we are describing the many ways that folks are choosing to protest lately. Learn, in detail, about a very on point and just so 2020 election website called isthisacoup.com. We learn all about the Coup--o-Meter, what it measures, and what it can tell us about the current state of affairs.2020-10-261h 00
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E4 DanteListen to Dante share what's been keeping him up at night, and trust, it may not be what you think. We talk at length about the current US Presidential Election and how unique it will be. And finally, we talk about what are the best and worst election outcomes that we hear folks are preparing for.2020-10-231h 04
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E3 Dr. Sandra GeorgescuListen to Dr. Sandra share details about what Covid19 testing is like today. From do it yourself to assisted and corporate tests to those on the black market. Living in Northern California, we hear her share what it was like to live in the middle of the many fires of this summer with the van packed and ready to go, water hoses in hand spraying down the roof of her home. It's an interesting conversation about migrating to survive from Romania to Canada to the US and an anticipation for even more.2020-10-141h 05
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E2 IvyListen to Ivy share what the last few months have been like in Kentucky, considering some of the long term effects of Breonna Taylor's civil and criminal court cases. We talk about what we are most afraid of post this upcoming US Presidential Election as well as what we find ourselves being most grateful for simultaneously.2020-10-051h 14
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S4E1 Season 4 IntroductionListen to Felicia ground us in what is in store for Season 4 of the podcast. From fires to presidential elections, what's left to worry about?2020-10-0529 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E32 Season 3 FinaleListen to the host of "Been There, Done That: A Pandemic Podcast," Felicia Perez conclude Season 3 and share some thoughts on the historical importance of documenting feelings. What do feelings communicate that facts alone do not? And get a preview to what the next two final seasons of the podcast will cover.2020-08-0420 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E31 SaraListen to Sara share what it has been like to have her daughter back home in the states from London, but is now unable to return since currently folks traveling to from the U.S. are not allowed to enter the EU because of our high Covid19 positive numbers. We hear about how difficult it is to get tested and receive the results in a timely manner. What are parents to do during this time when children of all ages are full of sadness, disappointments and uncertainty? We talk Tik Tok, the Orange International Street Fair, our favorite masks to...2020-08-0459 minBeen There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E30 Dr. HobsonListen to Dr. Hobson review what the Summer of 2020 has been like, different from any previous summer, staying home and traveling less. How have "living spaces" been adapted for spending more time at home and what new items have been purchased to accommodate this change in where time is spent? We talk about the various differences between "introverts" and "extroverts" and which between the two is having a harder or easier time right now. We review the many ways in which the recent political uprising has been influenced by the Occupy Movement, The Women's Marches and The March for...2020-08-011h 28
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E29 SophieListen to Sophie share insight on how influential previous historic moment are to this one being made today. How did the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, CA influence the organizing happening across the country today? And we talk in detail about the power of narrative framing taking place right now both in DC and on the airwaves with the media. What is the difference between a "protester" and a "rioter"? What difference does it make what we call actions, people, and places anyways?2020-07-291h 28
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E28 LenaListen to Lena break down what it is like to be a single mom with two biracial children (Mexican and Black) trying to manage end of summer with returns to work, middle school and college all in one household. What kinds of challenging conversations and activities are some families having? What kinds of precautions will be taken when considering going to back to school in person? And in what ways does a parent's life experiences influence their child/s? It's a long in depth interview about complicated multi-household families and how they help make us the resilient folks that we...2020-07-262h 21Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E27 Dr. SandraListen to Dr. Sandra explain the differences between trauma and PTSD. Can trauma be passed down from one generation to the next and what does that matter? She shares critical insight about the role of story and how that informs whether an event will be become traumatic or not. If you are thinking about how to best be prepared for the long term effects of this moment on our hearts and minds, this will be a particularly interesting interview for you.2020-07-251h 00
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E26 Patrick JListen to Patrick J share what it's like to travel to the Oregon coast during 53+ consecutive days of protesting at the state capital in Portland. As someone who grew up in Portland, Patrick shares his personal insight as to why he thinks the current protests there are having such a rich response from both the federal government and the local community.2020-07-251h 23
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E25 ToriListen to Tori share what it's like for her, now 5-year-old, son to get tested for Covid-19 ten times in the last 6 months. We hear updates on what Covid-19 precautions look like from Cleveland, Ohio to Buffalo, New York. She shares stories of two friends who have tested positive for the virus and what their lives are like now. We talk about the power of Covid-19's invisibility, from contraction to treatment, to too often death. And we talk dinosaurs. What we can learn from those who have come before and from those who study them?2020-07-231h 07
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E24 SusanListen to Susan share insight on the relationship social work has to local policing. We talk about how the Summer of 2020 is now in its final stages and what that means for the upcoming school year. Susan shares just what she means by, "Staying alive right now is a political act." And we talk deeply about the power of education in social justice work.2020-07-221h 04Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E23 RoseListen to Rose share her updates on what life has been like during this time with starting a new job and now also move into a new home. We talk about how some of the first times folks started to leave their homes was as protests to defend Black lives were starting. What can the current protests teach us about how to move forward together? We also then go deep in to thinking about how can we incentivize folks to start wearing masks in public and to stay socially distant. What can we learn from the initial marketing of...2020-07-171h 07
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E22 JamieListen to Jamie share just how folks can still use the local library during this time using online reservations and drive up window pick ups. In this interview you'll even learn how to get a library card online! We also start to recap what businesses are currently doing to stay and still provide their services. What's it like at Starbucks right now? What about Taco Bell? Finally, we talk about it's like to be biracial in the middle of a racial uprising. What is your responsibility when you can "pass" and are seen as "racially ambiguous"?2020-07-171h 10
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E21 MarianaListen to Mariana share the impacts of both the Covid-19 outbreak with the addition of a 7.3 Earthquake in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. We talk about the cultural influences of US on Mexican culture and white supremacy practices in Mexican families. What do the US and Mexican police and military have in common and how are they different? And more importantly what does a difference or lack there of mean?2020-07-1758 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E20 MattListen to Matt share what new ways the restaurant industry is trying to stay open and return to some sort of "normalcy" in NYC. And hear Matt share his insight on how the police and military address issues of violence in a way that skirts any really systemic change. We talk about the connections between Breonna Taylor & Vanessa Guillen's murders and the state responses to it. We go deep into the back story of Breonna Taylor's murder specifically around the role of gentrification in Kentucky. Just what does gentrification have to do with "no-knock warrants"?2020-07-1659 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E19 ElanaListen to Elana share about the recent surge in ongoing fireworks being set off all over major urban cities. What's the cost of such fireworks going off all night long? Who benefits from such noice and disturbance? How are firework disturbances connected to the direct action organizing to defund the police? We also talk about the role of popular culture during this time. Does it matter that the reality tv show Cops has been cancelled? Will such changes be enough?2020-07-081h 00
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E18 LJListen to LJ give a detailed report on some of the direct action organizing that has been happening over the last 6 weeks in NY City around defunding the police and in defense of all Black lives. What makes East Coast and West Coast organizing so different from one another? What cultural and policy wins has NY had during this time? Could the recent political uprisings have happened during any other time? What role does the Covid-19 pandemic have in the calls to defund police departments across the nation?2020-07-081h 16
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E17 DanteListen to Dante share the challenges of being on sabbatical during both a global pandemic and a summer of social uprisings. What role does self care play in social justice work? What is burnout exactly? And how can we prevent burnout when there never seems to be a "right time" to step back from support work?2020-07-0756 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E16 Olivia and ClarkListen to Olivia and Clark share the details of an incident whereby a stranger left a 7 page letter full of hateful comments (based on race, gender and sexual orientation) on their car in response to the messages that were scribed on their vehicle, from a car march in support of defunding the police. We get an update on how Girl Scout troops are adapting annual summer camps during this time. And we talk in depth about how parents and families influence our interests in either standing up against social injustices or being an accomplice to them.2020-07-071h 25
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E15 CrisListen to Cris share his thoughts on all that has transpired over the last 6 weeks that has gotten us to this point on July 4, 20202. Coming to us from the center of the nation's history in Boston, MA Cris shares thoughts on what we can learn from this moment including what kind of self care is needed for this moment and the long haul of social justice organizing. Should you watch all the videos of violence as they come out? Is attending a march or rally the only way to support political change? And what is the importance of exercise?2020-07-051h 04
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E14 Dr. Meredith OdaListen to Dr. Oda share thoughts on what it's like to remember that we are still in the middle of a global pandemic and be preparing for your child to physically return to school in the Fall. What will that look like? And hear Meredith speak to what she anticipates her own classroom teaching adaptions may be for when she returns to teaching at the local university in the Fall as well. How could increased funding for public school make things safer? What does funding have to do with this entire pandemic?2020-07-051h 25
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E13 KimiListen to Kimi share about the political activism happening in Oakland, CA over the last few weeks that lead to significant and maybe even unimaginable police budget changes. We hear about just how organizers successfully removed funding for the Oakland School District Police Department and what is being done to pressure the city council do the same. Kimi shares what giving yourself a Covid19 test is like. And she details a recent visit to her parent's house after 4 months of no physical visits with them.2020-07-051h 02Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E12 HarleyListen to Harley share details about what it's like to attend a summer basketball camp during a global pandemic. How does one mask up and stay socially distant while on the court? We cover the complexities of have multi-racial family during this time of political action around race relations. And the challenges of being a light skinned person of color sitting with both privilege and prejudice all at once.2020-07-052h 03
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E11 RebeccaListen to Rebecca share details of the fight to defund police budget in public schools. What is the history of policing in the US? What is the history of police on school campuses? What have previous police reform efforts accomplished? What does it mean to teach abolition (the history of oppression and joy)? And what does it mean to be an "accomplice to justice" at this moment?2020-07-0255 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E10 Dr. Perdomo (Jennifer)Listen to the new Dr. Perdomo share what is has been like to officially begin a medical residency during this time while I also being pregnant. What was it like to graduate from Medical School while being forced to shelter in place? She shares a story about her first week experience in residency where a co-worker tested positive for Covid19 and forced her in to quarantine and get 2 Corona Virus tests. More importantly, the interview begins with an important conversation about the role of the Latinx community during the Black Lives Matter movement protests. What does anti-blackness look like in...2020-07-021h 09
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E9 ErinListen to Erin share how international travel plans have changed during this pandemic time and how one might be able to bring cultural experiences in to your life without actually getting on a plane. They share what it'e been like to live in Los Angeles while in the middle of the most recent political uprisings in defense of Black lives. They review other political wins of the moment, like California's UC Regents overturn of a previous Affirmation Action ban (25 years after UC students organized to defeat the ban and lost). And we talk about what it's like to become an...2020-06-201h 03
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E8 MichaelaListen to Michaela share what it was like to take college classes, from start to finish, remotely during both a global pandemic and political uprising. She shares her current plans are for returning to college, physically, in the fall. And she shares what it likes to be a young adult, mixed raced and Black during this time. Who should be watching videos of Black bodies dying at the hands of the police and what purpose does it serve?2020-06-191h 42
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E7 Patrick PListen to Patrick P talk about the power of sharing one's story and the importance of having diverse friends/community in your life. It's an insightful conversation about stigmas, how to eradicate them and the role of popular culture on influencing our societal opinions/values. If you are interested on learning about the many subtle ways to be a powerful ally during this time, this is for you!2020-06-121h 08
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E6 DanielleListen to Danielle share insight into what it's like to "discover whiteness" and just how it is that we are taught white supremacy. In this interview we also discuss what possible actions can be taken at protests when armed militia arrive to challenge their narrative that they exist to "keep us safe."2020-06-101h 13
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E5 EvaListen to Eva share what a birthday party looks like when turning 11-years-old under a global pandemic and days of national protests with uprisings against state-sanctioned murders. She shares what it feels like to be a young mixed raced black child living in these times-- its challenges, its pains and what she is doing to help process all of it.2020-06-0251 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E4 PakouListen to PaKou and I share the complexities of what it's like to be a non-black person of color during a pandemic and social unrest. We talk about the nuances of acting in solidarity for justice and calling out/in acting as an accomplish to racial injustice. Should young children be watching or reading the news right now? What's the cost? And what's the benefit?2020-05-3155 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E3 IvyListen to Ivy share what is currently going on right now in the state of Kentucky (still dealing with a global pandemic) where there are also local protests taking place around the murder of Breonna Taylor, an EMT who was asleep in her bedroom when the police mistakenly executed a search warrant at the incorrect home. How can not having a video of the atrocity affect public response? What role does surveillance play right now? What role does media have during this time? What power do they have and how could they use it better?2020-05-301h 00
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E2 AngelaListen to Angela give important insight in to this new chapter of the global pandemic where police murders and state sanctioned violence are creating even more harm to folks who so desperately need care, safety and trust instead. She shares tangible ways that folks can share potentially disturbing information and news with one another in a safe way. And she gives advice to educators on how they can go about talking about these hard issues in a classroom.2020-05-3039 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S3E1 Season 3 IntroductionListen to the first episode of Season 3 from our podcast host Felicia Perez as she explains how we got to "The end of the beginning," with the Summer months beginning, the Corona Virus picking flexing its power, and police brutality across the country still going strong.2020-05-3015 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S2E32 Season 2 FinaleListen to the host of "Been There, Done That: A Pandemic Podcast," Felicia Perez conclude Season 2 and give us some food for thought around issues of faith, independence, and interdependence.2020-05-1428 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S2E1 Season 2 IntroductionListen to the "Been There, Done That" podcast host, Felicia Perez give us a brief introduction to that what Season 2 will be all about; consumption and development during a global pandemic.2020-04-2717 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S1E32 Season 1 FinaleListen to the host of "Been There, Done That: A Pandemic Podcast," Felicia Perez conclude Season I and give us a sneak peak in to what the rest of the seasons will be like.2020-04-0526 min
Been There, Done That: A Pandemic PodcastBeen There, Done That: Pandemic Podcast - S1E1 Season 1 IntroductionListen to the first episode in this series about how to survive a global pandemic by tapping in to previous moments in our lives that felt as foreign and as challenging as these moments today.
This first introductory story is from our podcast host Felicia Perez.2020-03-2912 min
Beauty and Da Beast Podcast w/ Joey Diaz and Felicia MichaelsFailure To Appear - Episode 108 w/ George PerezGeorge Perez stops by the studio to chat about the struggles and triumph of getting off parole.2012-10-081h 05
Beauty and Da Beast Podcast w/ Joey Diaz and Felicia MichaelsI Swear, I'm Gonna Beat This - Episode 66 w/ George PerezBored, need a drink, but you're locked up in Prison? All you need is a toilet, leftover fruit cocktail and a couple cubes of sugar - then it's PRUNO TIME BITCHES! Comic George Perez stops by and talks about what he learned about himself, after being sent to Wasco State Prison on Christmas Eve.2011-12-051h 00