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Midlife MovesThe Instagram Post - Facing FearsOn this episode of Midlife Moves I dive into "the post" - and why I made it. For those of you new to the podcast, I also touch on how what I talked about there ties into my greater mission with the podcast as a whole. Later in the episode I chat with Jay, where we follow up on our episode about facing fears. Let's get in to it. 🎧 Listen now & tag us with your takeaways: @HeatherMoves Connect with Jay: Instagram: @jaykelmer2025-07-2251 minMidlife MovesThe One With Kaylie: Growing Up, Going To College, And Early AdulthoodOn this episode of Midlife Moves, I'm joined by another of my daughters - Kaylie. We discuss early adulthood, dive into the dangers of perfectionism, and hit some rapid fire questions at the end. In this episode we discuss: Middle child stereotypes. Independence in childhood and adulthood. Moving into college. Learning to love yourself. 🎧 Listen now & tag us with your takeaways: @HeatherMoves 2025-07-0829 minMidlife MovesOvercoming Fear With Jay KelmerOn this episode of Midlife Moves, I'm joined by Mindset Mentor, Personal Trainer, and friend of the show, Jay Kelmer. We sat down to discuss overcoming fear - where it stems from and stratetgies to overcome it. In this episode we dive into: Common causes and roots of fear. How our time as children and adults can influence our fears. The importance of visualizing success. Strategies for managing fear. 🎧 Listen now & tag us with your takeaways: @HeatherMoves Connect with Jay: Instagram: @jaykelmer2025-06-2450 minMidlife MovesTaking Bold Steps With Terry TateossianI'm honored to be joined this week by someone who embodies what Midlife Moves is all about. She's a entrepreneur, a certified personal trainer, nutritionist, and a fitness and lifestyle coach. I'm joined by none other than THOR Wellness Founder Terry Tateossian! In this episode we dive into: How Terry got her start in the community space. The dangers of diet culture on social media. Misinformation in the world of fitness. Small but powerful moves to help get unstuck. 🎧 Listen now & tag us with your takeaways: @HeatherMoves Conne...2025-06-1042 minMidlife MovesRedefining Your Relationship With Food With Tilly MardleOn this episode of Midlife Moves, I'm joined by Fitness Coach and Trainer Tilly Mardle to talk about the importance of food in your fitness journey, and how to reframe your mindest around food. We dive into: The trap of the all or nothing mentality. Finding balance without guilt. Instances where dieting and restriction are the wrong moves. Why you shouldn't worry about eating carb heavy foods like pasta. 🎧 Listen now & tag us with your takeaways: @HeatherMoves Connect with Tilly Instagram: @tillymardlefitness Tiktok: @tillytalkz2025-05-2749 minMidlife MovesFitness Through The Generations With Pepper KrachOn this special Mother's Day episode of Midlife Moves, I'm joined by my mom Pepper Krach to discuss the impacts fitness has on all periods of life. We dive into: How life events can affect workout styles. How fitness has evolved over the generations. The benefits of fitness on different age groups. The importance of fueling properly. 🎧 Listen now & tag us with your takeaways: @HeatherMoves #MidlifeMoves #MothersDay2025-05-1351 min
The Expansionist PodcastEve Reimagined: Mary Magdalene as the New HopeSend us a textImagine stepping into a story that has been told for generations, only to discover there's another way of seeing it entirely. Shelley and Heather invite us to reconsider the foundation stories that have shaped women's spiritual identity for centuries. Beginning with a delightful childhood tale of "stealing" Mary Magdalene from the Sunday school flannel graph, they explore how limiting narratives about Eve have been used to constrain women's spiritual authority and leadership throughout history.The magic happens when they reframe Mary Magdalene's garden encounter with the risen Christ as a powerful...2025-05-0736 min
Abiding TogetherS16 E14 - A Father’s Legacy - Pope FrancisIn this episode, we reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis. We talk about how, during his Pontificate, Pope Francis emphasized joy and, through his example, helped us remember to embody this joy in our daily lives to bring others into the Church. We also acknowledge how God has used Pope Francis to speak to us through his writings and discuss which of these writings most profoundly impacted us, how we can pray for our next Pope, and share what we think will be his lasting legacy. Heather’s One Thing - Her Parents S...2025-05-0534 minMidlife MovesThis Is Your Permission to Be ProudHave you ever downplayed something you worked hard for? Minimized a win so you wouldn't seem "too much?" Yeah. Me too. In this episode of Midlife Moves, we're talking about why we struggle to take credit for our own accomplishments—and why that needs to change. From writing a letter that landed me an invite to the White House, to showing up every morning at 4am for my fitness goals, I'm finally learning to say: I did that. And you should too. If you've ever shrunk yourself to be more rel...2025-04-2922 min
Like Whatever Gen-XNew Pope, Who Dis?When Pope Francis passed away this week, we knew we had to explore the fascinating world behind papal succession and the upcoming conclave. What started as a straightforward look at Catholic leadership quickly turned into a riveting deep dive into centuries-old traditions mixed with modern global politics.Did you know there have been five popes during the Gen X lifetime? From Paul VI guiding the church through modernization to John Paul I's brief 33-day papacy (the "Smiling Pope"), to the beloved John Paul II surviving assassination attempts during his 27-year tenure, to Benedict XVI making history by...2025-04-251h 05Midlife MovesGetting Strong Is Cool: Strength, Mindset & Muscle with Sean FantuzziIn this episode of Midlife Moves, I’m joined by strength coach and CrossFit athlete Sean Fantuzzi (@seanfan2z) to talk all things lifting, mindset, and why getting strong isn’t just for 20-somethings. We dive into: Why women are afraid of “getting bulky” — and why it’s a myth Injury resiliency vs. prevention How to start lifting if you're intimidated What “heavy enough” really means Why fueling your body (especially with carbs!) matters How strength can change how you show up in life — not just in the gym2025-04-151h 00Midlife MovesThe One with Pepper: From Meltdowns to Matching Tattoos, A Mother/Daughter Deep DiveWhat happens when your teenage daughter becomes your gym buddy, your favorite dinner date, and your accidental co-host? In this episode of Midlife Moves, Heather sits down with her daughter, Pepper, for a candid, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional conversation. They play Who Knows Who Better, swap stories about coffee orders and crushes, and open up about how their relationship has evolved through mental health struggles, big life shifts, and the weird magic of becoming best friends over time. Whether you're a mom, a daughter, or just someone navigating the growing pains of life and love—th...2025-04-0827 minMidlife MovesEvolving FaithWhat if faith isn’t about having the answers—but asking better questions? In this episode, Heather talks with Pastor Julie DeWerth about how our beliefs shift as we grow, why love is the only thing worth standing on, and what it means to let go of certainty without losing connection. Whether you're deeply spiritual, loosely curious, or somewhere in between—this one’s for you. 📍 Learn more about Pastor Julie and her church: Website: gskop.org FB & IG: @goodshepherdkingofprussia2025-04-0133 minMidlife MovesShow Up Anyway: A Mindset ReframeIn this episode of Midlife Moves, I sit down with Jay Kelmer to talk about something that affects everything — your mindset. We get honest about the mental loops that keep us stuck: perfectionism, comparison, fear of starting, and waiting for motivation that sometimes never comes. Jay shares his grounded, no-fluff approach to discipline, growth, and giving yourself the room to evolve — even when it’s not pretty. Listen in for a conversation that might just unlock your next step. Connect with Jay on IG @jaykelmer2025-03-251h 04Midlife MovesWelcome to Midlife Moves!Welcome to Midlife Moves — the podcast for women who are tired of playing small and ready to do life a little louder. In this first episode, I’m laying the foundation for what’s to come: honest conversations, bold reinventions, and the reminder that it’s never too late to start. We’re not whispering into mics over here — we’re lifting heavy, saying the hard things, and finding our voices (again or for the first time). If you’re in a season of figuring it out, you’re not alone. This is your space. Let’s 2025-03-2403 min
Women Winning Divorce: A Lawyer’s Guidance On Navigating An Unhappy Marriage & Protecting Your Financial Assets With Heather B. Quick, Esq.#160 5 Signs It’s Time to Leave Your Marriage & How to Navigate the Next StepsHave you ever wondered if staying in your marriage is the right choice—or if leaving would truly set you free?When facing uncertainty in your marriage, emotions can cloud your judgment, and fear of the unknown can keep you stuck. This episode explores how a divorce coach can help you gain clarity, confidence, and a plan—whether you stay or go with guest, Kara Francis.Learn how a divorce coach provides strategic, objective support beyond what therapy offers.Discover the most common fears and questions women bring to divorce coaching—and how to overcome them.Get ex...2025-03-2439 min
DarkHorse PodcastLooking Back and Looking Forward: The 258th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather HeyingIn this week’s episode, we review the past year on DarkHorse, recalling stories about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (the former president of Harvard, Boeing, Kamala Harris, Secret Service, tortillas); food (seed oils, tallow, and types of fat; the food compass; microbeef sushi; the perfect potato); pharma (vaccines and the CDC, Ozempic, Bovear, sunscreen); the Earth’s magnetic field and pole shifts; the WHO; the need for natural history museums; gender ideology (WPATH, pup handlers, the Olympics, Imane Khelif); immigration and the southern border; Julian Assange’s release; the First Amendment and the Supreme Court; the election, Rescue the Republic, and Un...2025-01-012h 20
CraftLit - Serialized Classic Literature for Busy Book Lovers12 Days of CraftLit 2024 - Fifth DayFifth Day of CraftLit (2024) All of CraftLit's Christmas episodes can be found at LINK TO DAY 1 of the Twelve Days of CraftLit— VIDEO: AUDIO ONLY: If you missed the other days, here's a quick directory: DAY 1: DAY 2: DAY 3: DAY 4: DAY FIVE The Snow Man (1902) By: Alfred B. Cooper (1863 - 1936) - From: eText: (interactive) Read by: Garth Burton - Yes Virginia... (1897) By: Francis P. Church - From: eText: Read by: 2Bears - (September 1, 1849 – October 31, 1927) was an American educator. She was the founder and first president of what is today National Louis University.[1] Harrison was a pioneer in creating professional standards for early c...2024-12-181h 55
First Love ChurchEmbracing Gratitude: Transforming Life with Love and PeaceCan gratitude transform your life into one of peace and joy? Join us as we explore this profound question As Thanksgiving approaches, we celebrate the power of living a life guided by love and gratitude, inspired. Together, we reflect on the importance of being instruments of peace and bridge builders, much like the Prayer of St. Francis encourages. By embracing gratitude as a lifestyle and an ethical choice, imagine the possibilities of creating a kingdom on Earth filled with light and love.Through personal stories, we recount journey from struggling with anger, to finding inner peace by em...2024-12-0249 min
Living in the Sweet Spot with Angelique FrancisSeason 3 E3 : A Ribbon in the Sky, Breast Cancer Awareness -Alisa and HeatherThree courageous Breast Cancer survivors, Heather Bond, Alisa Scott, and Ricki Fairley (Touch Black Breast Cancer Alliance) share their successful journey to beating cancer with faith, food and fearless focus in the Sweet Spot!2024-10-0940 min
DarkHorse PodcastRescue the Republic: The 244th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather HeyingIn this 244th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss excess deaths from 2021 on, and what the insurance industry is recommending that we do (more of the same treatments that got us into this mess!). Related: Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health during Covid, asks why “facing a common enemy” didn’t bring us together, while celebrating the Covid “vaccines,” drugs, and tests. Scientific American endorses Har...2024-09-171h 29
The Lesbian Historic Motif PodcastOn the Shelf for September 2024 - The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast Episode 295On the Shelf for September 2024
The Lesbian Historic Motif Podcast - Episode 295 with Heather Rose Jones
Your monthly roundup of history, news, and the field of sapphic historical fiction.
In this episode we talk about:
What I did on my summer vacation
Book ShoppingLiddington, Jill. 2010. Presenting the Past: Anne Lister of Halifax 1791-1840. Pennine Press, Hebden Bridge. ISBN 978-873378-02-1
Liddington, Jill. 2019. Nature's Domain: Anne Lister and the Landscape of Desire. Pennine Press, Hebden Bridge. ISBN 1-873378-48-9
Recent Lesbian/Sapphic Historical FictionChivalry in the Shadows by Meg Merriet Wahlberg
Generations by Madison Locke
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Artful TeachingSpecial NACI Episode: Native Voices Framework Welcome to the Artful Teaching podcast. It's been a while. This is Heather Francis and I am excited to co-host and produce a special episode with my friend Stephanie West. She and I are going to be discussing a framework that she has developed as part of her doctoral studies. It's called the Native Voices framework. She's going to totally describe it in just a moment, but to get listeners up to speed on the topic, Native voices include the tribe.. You have a sovereign nation. They have someone that they've appointed to speak for the t...2024-07-0227 min
Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the TudorsEpisode 235: Elizabeth's Spy networkIn this episode we'll look at the spy network built by Cecil and Walsingham, which saved Elizabeth from several assassination attempts. Thank you, as ever, for listening!Here's an episode from Tudor Times on Francis Walsingham to dig deeperhttps://www.englandcast.com/2018/05/episode-103-tudor-times-on-francis-walsingham/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0122 min
Flux CapacitorEpisode 95: Solutions for our Energy Future with Heather ChalmersGE Vernova Canada President and President of Global Growth Markets at GE Vernova Heather Chalmers is in conversation with host Francis Bradley about this new company, her role in Canada and in global growth markets, technology ambition, the need for governments and stakeholders to align in order to meet sustainability goals, and her take on the Government of Canada’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations. Heather also talks about the criticality of Indigenous reconciliation, the challenges of supply chains and ensuring we have the people to build our energy future. They close the conversation with two timely recommendations for additions to...2024-04-1142 min
small acts of rebellionMichelle Francis: Money StoriesIn Episode 12, Michelle Francis, the owner of Life Story Financial, unravels the complexities of financial planning and empowerment, especially for women. With a rich background that spans telecommunications, PR, and marketing, Francis shares her evolution towards founding her financial planning firm, driven by a desire to intertwine personal stories with financial data for a holistic approach to money management.Through relatable client anecdotes and personal reflections, Francis addresses common financial challenges and misconceptions, such as the fear of spending or the misunderstanding that financial planning is only for the affluent. The episode addresses practical financial planning strategies...2024-03-2142 min
TRIGGERnometryUniversities Have Betrayed Their Own Purpose - Heather Mac DonaldHeather Mac Donald is an American political commentator, essayist, attorney, and fellow of the Manhattan Institute. She is author of the best-selling, ‘When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives’ - available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956007164Go to http://givesendgo.com/triggerpod and raise money for anything important to you. Check out Barro’s campaign here: https://www.givesendgo.com/barroSPONSOR: Shopify - sign up for a £1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.co.uk/trigger/2024-03-101h 17
Holy Hot Mess - Real Christian WomenThriving in the Pews: Navigating Mass with Little OnesThriving in the Pews: Navigating Mass with Little Ones
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Holy Hot Mess Podcast, Heather takes on the challenging yet rewarding journey of attending Catholic Mass with small children. Drawing from her own experiences, Heather shares hard-earned wisdom, heartfelt stories, and practical tips for not just surviving but thriving while bringing little ones to Mass.
This episode is made possible by the generous sponsorship of The Little Rose Shop, a brand with a mission to infuse faith into everyday life through intentionally designed products. The spotlight is on their best-selling kids...2024-02-2239 min
Cosmos & Commerce PodcastHeather Lipe- Woodchuck Arts- Graphic Design Welcome to "Cosmos and Commerce," the podcast where business and fun converge. Hosted by Michele Cook of Body Ache Escape Massage Center and Janis Francis of The Humble Crate. Join us as we engage with some of the most creative and influential minds in the business arena. In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Heather Lipe, the creative force behind Woodchuck Arts. Heather's unique talent lies in weaving together the aesthetics of design and the pragmatics of business, enabling small companies to flourish in the digital landscape. With a knack for creating websites that are not just visually stunning b...2024-01-1445 min
The Created Woman Podcast with Heather Frierson#85 Change The World Around You: Learn how to boldly walk in your calling and effect change authentically. Featuring: Heather Frierson, Crystal Breaux, Kendra Stanton, Penny Lanier, Kenzie Radke🎙️#85 Change The World Around You: Learn how to boldly walk in your calling and effect change authentically. Featuring: Heather Frierson, Crystal Breaux, Kendra Stanton, Penny Lanier, Kenzie Francis from the 2023 Interactive Women's Leadership Conference.
Plus, Q&A with audience members.
This Giving Tuesday, we want to invite you to be part of what God is doing at Created Woman.
Your investment goes directly towards making the 2024 Created Woman Conference a reality – covering crucial costs, enabling us to invite top-notch speakers, and providing the resources necessary for a life-changing experience.
By investing in HER, y...2023-11-2854 min
CHLL Podcast15. What We Have LearnedIn the final episode of the CHLL podcast series 3: Interdependence, Connection and Sustenance, Cally, Heather, Lois, and Louise reflect on the week they have just shared together in Utah. They look back on the successful intergenerational dinner for 40 guests at the beginning of the week, their trip to the Aspen Pando in the middle of the week, and what they learned from the five guests that participated in the earlier episodes in this series.Lois shares that her big takeaway from the week was that it is really as simple as having conversations. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General ha...2023-11-2042 minCHLL Podcast14. Friendship Across GenerationsIn this episode Cally talks with two people, from different generations who attended the June 27, 2023 dinner in Heber Utah, who are both personal friends and mentors to Cally. Cally, at 60 years old, is a baby boomer and she talks with Kay who, at 81 years, is from the silent generation and Heather who is a millennial at 32 years of age. They share experiences, such as learning to cook, garden, do home repairs or sew clothes or costumes, that have, across the decades, instilled in them a sense of resourcefulness and self confidence. They describe watching a parent can fru...2023-11-2045 min
Full Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightHunter Audiobook by Heather BlackListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 696427
Title: Hunter
Author: Heather Black
Narrator: Heather Black
Format: Unabridged
Length: 03:45:55
Language: English
Release date: 06-30-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Summary:
Woman in need? Check
Jerk brother-in-law? Double Check
Falling in love at first sight? Is that really a thing? Apparently my teammates think so by the way they're acting.Skye has been dealt a crappy hand raising her sisters kids with her brother-in-law. If she only knew the devious plans he had for her. Hunter was in the right place at the right time...2023-06-303h 45
Worthfull ProjectEP 195 // Expressing Worth with and without Words // Heather Francis “Maybe owning our worth with our words is about being calm and trusting that we know the right channel and medium to communicate what we're trying to communicate." My good friend Heather came back on the podcast after a couple of years to talk with me about ways she's learned to communicate her worth without words . . . and when words are really useful. If you didn't catch Heather's first episode, she's a dancer by background and works in arts education. As we were talking, I had a revelation about my natural style of...2023-05-1729 minCHLL Podcast11. Earth, Art and Life: Young Artists’ PerspectivesEarth, Art and Life: Young Artist’s PerspectivesSo much of what has been shared and discussed in this series on classrooms and climate change, has been focused on what adults think, say, do or do not do. In this final episode of the series, “Is Climate Change Changing Classrooms” the CHLL group (Cally, Heather, Lois and Louise) reflect on what young people have to say through their artistic expressions. The Brigham Young University Arts Education Partnership hosts an annual art competition for all grade levels, in all art forms. It’s part of an initiative called Arts for Li...2023-05-1034 min
CHLL Podcast6. Teaching in Extreme Weather - Hurricanes, Wild Winds and Heavy RainHurricanes of Increasing Frequency and IntensityHeather and Cally spoke with educators in Louisiana and Florida about hurricanes in the regions which are more frequent and more intense because of climate change. They learned new things about experiencing hurricanes. For example, all the teachers have a hurricane closet and in April they stock it up with canned goods and toilet paper and flashlights and weather monitors. Then at Thanksgiving, they donate everything that wasn't used during the hurricane season, and then they stock up for the next year because it's just part of their lived experience. ...2023-05-1046 min
Artful TeachingNative American Series 4 | Making Friends with Native AmericansEpisode Resources:Utah Department of Culture and Community EngagementNative American Teaching Artist Roster: Utah Division of Arts and MuseumsList of Utah Title VI Coordinators Native American Curriculum Initiative Websitewww.advancingartsleadership.com/naciNative American Lesson Planswww.education.byu.edu/arts/lessonsAbout the BYU ARTS Partnership https://advancingartsleadership.com/node/66Episode Notes:Cally Flox: Welcome to the Artful Teaching podcast. I'm here with co-host Heather Francis. We have two guests with us...2023-04-1718 min
TheMidwestFireFighter's PodcastThe Midwest Firefighter Podcast Episode 22 - Heather Francis Christine Bielski - Using Fire for GoodThis Episode we talk with Heather Francis and Christine Bielski about some of the benefits of using fire for controlling invasive species and other beneficial uses.Find us on Social Media #themidwestfirefighter2023-04-0855 min
History of L.A. Ska: One On One SessionsEpisode 56: Heather Augustyn (Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone & One Step Beyond) & Joanna Wallace (Blue Beat Baby: The Untold Story of Brigitte)In celebration of Women's History Month, host Junor Francis and producer Eric Kohler talk with author/lecturer Heather Augustyn and filmmaker Joanna Wallace.
Heather's 8th book, Rude Girls: Women in 2 Tone & One Step Beyond, was just released and Joanna's documentary, Blue Beat Baby: The Untold Story of Brigitte, is continuing to enlighten fans around the world.2023-03-241h 58
Full Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightAdventures of Unusual Animals Audiobook by Heather JonesListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 675469
Title: Adventures of Unusual Animals
Author: Heather Jones
Narrator: Brody Breakfield, Damessa Bell, Derek Breakfield, Greg Markles, Heather Jones, Jennifer Hamm, Krisinda Cain
Format: Unabridged
Length: 01:05:21
Language: English
Release date: 03-23-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Kids, Action & Adventure, Animals & Nature
Summary:
As an Academic's Choice Award Winner, 'Adventures of Unusual Animals' is a quirky, jam-packed journey that excites listeners to eagerly listen to the next whimsical tale. Narrated by a colorful, invigorating cast, including the author, 'Adventures of Unusual Animals' delights both young and old with stories...2023-03-231h 05
Artful TeachingNative American Series 4 | Viewing History from Multiple PerspectivesEpisode Keywords:Indigenous pedagogy, teachers asking questions, Native American voices, amplify Native voices, history, importance of multiple perspectives, transcontinental railroad lesson plans, Native American historical timelines, answering questions, cultural appropriation, reflective listening, asking with genuine intent, honoring the no, listening, listening to amplify Native voicesEpisode Resources:Amplify Native Voices Online Professional Development CourseArtful Teaching Podcast Episode 19Decision-Based Model for Selecting Appropriate Native American Content for the ClassroomNative American Children’s BooksWhy a Hula Hoop is Different than a Native American HoopNative American Round Da...2023-03-0815 minFlux CapacitorEpisode 072: International Women’s Day 2023 Take-over with Brittany Botting and Heather Ferguson Brittany Botting, Director of Generation at Electricity Canada takes over the podcast for International Women’s Day 2023, and her special guest is Heather Ferguson, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Affairs at Ontario Power Generation. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on diversity, the imperative of Indigenous reconciliation, and how OPG will be leading the drive to net zero, with plans for SMRs, new hydro, hydrogen, storage, and electrified transportation. They also touch on some of the challenges, including the need for Canada to ensure a competitive investment climate and the need for regulatory efficiency. They wrap up their conversation wi...2023-03-0819 minArtful TeachingNative American Series 4 | Native Voices & Tribe-Approved Lesson Plans Episode Keywords:Native American pedagogy and the arts, indigenous pedagogy, Native American lesson plans, authentic voice, Artful Teaching podcast, Native American, intuition, classroom, artist, indigenous pedagogy in the classroom, lesson plans, Native American, tribe, NACI authentic experience, teachers, culture keepers, share, curriculum, lessonsEpisode Resources:BYU ARTS Partnership YouTube channelAmplify Native Voices PD CourseI Love the Mountains–Damen Doiya lesson planThe Great American Bison lesson planGeneral Native American lesson plansNative American Curriculum Initiative Websitewww.advancingartsleadership.com...2023-03-0215 min
Artful TeachingNative American Series 4 | Indigenous Pedagogy and the ArtsHeather Francis: What we have for you in this series is really special. At the end of 2022, we took Brenda Beyal into a studio to video record an interview. When Brenda presents for teachers, a whole flock of teachers gather around her at the end of her sessions. And, our sessions don't always end on time, because there's so much that Brenda has to share with teachers—teachers just keep raising their hands. They have so many questions. Even when the session is over, they don't leave without getting a chance to talk to Brenda face to fac...2023-02-2313 min
Future Science GroupThe power of intentional mentoring: an interview with Heather BeasleyHello and welcome to the latest episode of OCTalks, the podcast series from Oncology Central. I am Jade Parker, Senior Editor of Oncology Central. Today I am joined by Heather Beasley who is a post-doctoral scholar at Vanderbilt University (TN, USA). Heather’s research focuses on calcium signaling in breast cancer, as well as the dysregulation of bone metabolism due to comorbidities such as hypercalcemia.2023-02-1619 minArtful TeachingNative American Series 3 | How to Support Native Families' Connections to School | Brenda Beyal34. Native American Series 3 | How to Support Native Families Connections to School | Brenda Beyal In this episode, Brenda Beyal and members of the Native American Curriculum Initiative team offer ideas for supporting Native families' connections to schools. This conversation responds to several questions submitted by a teacher who desires to help Native families find a cultural space in their school district.Native American Curriculum Initiative Websitewww.advancingartsleadership.com/naciNative American Lesson Planswww.education.byu.edu/arts/lessonsAbout the BYU ARTS Partnership https://advancingartsleadership.co...2022-11-1015 min
Portrait of an EditorHeather Antos: NYCC 2022I took Portrait of an Editor on the road to New York Comic Con. It gave me the chance to catch up with previous guests on the podcast and see what they were doing at the con and beyond. First up-- IDW's Senior Editor Heather Antos.2022-10-1217 min
CHLL Podcast4. What Does CHLL Mean to Me? Cally, Heather, Lois and Louise (CHLL) reflect on what has been so compelling about their CHLL conversations. They share what structures and strategies have made their time together valuable, what they learned from the cross-generational conversation they had with people from across the country, and what they believe is possible for CHLL in the future. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODECheck-ins for getting ready to be fully present and participate. There are lots of ways to approach it. The CHLL approach is constrained by time (2-5 minutes) and monitored by individual comfort and ne...2022-09-1311 min
CHLL Podcast3. Uncovering Possibilities By Turning to One Another In this episode, Cally, Heather, Lois and Louise (CHLL) dig deeper into the big ideas that surfaced within each generational cohort group: listening, climate change, interconnectedness and hope. Learn what the number one common concern was for people in each of the distinct conversations. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEMark Borchalt suggests models such as the Integrated Learning Specialist Program that Cally and Scott Flox visited and that was highly influenced by Lois Hetland and colleagues at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Project Zero.The CHLL podcast shares and spreads transformational practices su...2022-09-1345 min
CHLL Podcast2. From Gen Z to the Greatest Generation CHLL – Cally, Heather, Lois and Louise – reminisce about the open-hearted conversations they had with five generational focus groups during the 2021-2022 school year. Gen Z, millennials, GenX, baby boomers, and members of the greatest generations discussed with CHLL how the problems of education and the world intersect and reinforce each other, and how the solutions for education and the world can be successfully leveraged. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE New York Times article on how Generation Z activists take an empowered stance for addressing the climate crisis: OK Doomer and the Climate Advocates Who say...2022-09-1329 min
CHLL Podcast1. Who and What is CHLL In this episode CHLL – Cally, Heather Lois and Louise – describe their plan to host intergenerational conversations with educators, artists, activists, community members, and youth to surface the wisdom needed to understand, adapt to, and solve the urgent issues facing humanity.LINKS FROM THIS EPISODEMargaret Wheatley’s book, Turning to One Another, Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future.BYU ARTS Partnership Website - advancingartsleadership.com and education.byu.edu/arts WHO IS CHLL? Heather Francis: I am so excited to be launching our first series of the CHLL podc...2022-09-1314 minArtful TeachingSTEM + Arts Series | Research Practice Partnership | Dr. Heather Leary & Tina McCullochLinks mentioned in this episode:Rocky Mountain Arts and STEM Think TankSupporting Teachers with STEM and Arts Integration in the Classroom**Listeners, take note: this is not a STEAM podcast series, but a series of episodes focused on STEM and the arts.Today’s host Heather Francis, with co-host Tina McCulloch, introduces a series on STEM and the Arts. This podcast is important because teachers need practical, applicable examples of what STEM plus the arts or the arts plus STEM look like in the classroom. The experts and teachers in this and fu...2022-09-0622 minArtful TeachingSTEM + Arts Series | A Conversation with Mr. Dance | Chris RobertsLinks Mentioned In This Episode:The Brain Dance by Anne Green GilbertUtah Teaching Artist RosterBuilding an Arts-Rich SchoolPerformances & ExhibitionsFirst Steps in Teaching Creative Dance to Children by Mary JoyceDance Integration—36 Dance Lesson Plans for Science and Mathematics by Kaufmann & DehlineJana Shumway Dance Lesson Plan - Utah AnimalsCreative Dance Integration Movement ResourceTricks for Using Picture Books for DanceWater Dance by Thomas Locker (Bookshop.org)Art Should Be a Habit, Not a Luxury by Arthur C. BrooksWho is Mr. Dance? Meet Provo City School District’s Arts Coach, Chris RobertsHeather Francis and Tina McCulloch have been...2022-09-0633 minArtful TeachingSTEM + Arts Series | Visual Thinking Strategies for SEEd Phenomenon Observations | Heather Francis & Tina McCullochLinks Mentioned In This Episode:Piet Mondrian’s Broadway Boogie WoogieVisual Thinking StrategiesCritique as a part of Visual Thinking StrategiesDon’t forget to peruse the bank of lesson plans produced by the BYU ARTS Partnership in dance, drama, music, visual arts, media arts, and more. Search by grade level, art form, or subject area at www.education.byu.edu/arts/lessons.How to Integrate STEM + the Arts Heather Francis and Tina McCulloch discuss a specific arts strategy that Tina uses to help her students substantively inquire about different scientific phenomena. As a c...2022-09-0621 min
Renaissance English History Podcast: A Show About the TudorsTony Riches on Francis DrakeThis is an interview with author Tony Riches on his book featuring Francis Drake. He's always so generous, and is giving one of his books away in the Tudorcon streaming ticket swag bag - grab your ticket at englandcast.com/TudorconOnlineAnd thank you, as always, for your listenership! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-3148 min
PembinaValleyOnline PodcastHeather Francis - 2022 Morden TriathlonHeather Francis and Ronny Guenther talking about 2022 Morden Triathlon, episode date 2022-07-072022-07-0705 min
MG Book PartyVerdigris Pawn Author Alysa Wishingrad Talks Writing Process, Inspiration, and Finding Truth Through Multiple PerspectivesIf you haven’t read The Verdigris Pawn, by Alysa Wishingrad, you’ll want to after listening to this interview! "Time distorts all truths." The Verdigris PawnIn both her book and this podcast, Alysa Wishingrad addresses this central theme—balancing our knowledge by searching for and understanding various perspectives on history. She graciously shares her knowledge about the writing and publishing process, and offers inside info on the creation of her debut middle grade novel, The Verdigris Pawn. Author bio: Alysa Wishingrad once had a whole different career workin...2022-05-0923 min
Artful TeachingNative American Series 2 | Amplify Native Voices in the Classroom Online Course | Heather Francis and Stephanie WestAmplify Native Voices in the Classroom is an asynchronous and interactive online course developed by the BYU ARTS Partnership. The course includes approximately 14 hours of instruction, two projects, and several discussion board activities. Teachers can earn 1 USBE credit for successful completion of the course. The course is open to all educators from Pre-K to High School.By the end of the NACI PD course teachers will be able toHonor and analyze their own culture and Native American cultures by creating a [artistic artifact] that explores culture and identity;Empathize with Native American Tribes in Utah...2022-05-0525 minArtful TeachingNative American Series 2 | Turtle Island Art Collective | Alan Groves & Crystal BegayTurtle Island Art CollectiveHeather Francis and Brenda Beyal speak with two artists from the Turtle Island Art Collective, Crystal Begay and Alan Groves. Crystal is an artist who specializes in Plains Indian-style moccasins. Alan is a teacher and artist who works with quilt work and beadwork. The Turtle Island Art Collective’s mission is to empower Indigenous artists, showcase Indigenous artists, and inspire Indigenous youth.How Did the Turtle Island Art Collective Come to Be?In a suburban or urban area, it can be difficult for native children to learn about their tr...2022-04-1851 min