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Disaster QueenThe Great Galveston Hurricane - September 8, 1900Join Jenny, the Disaster Queen, as she takes a deep dive into a 15-foot storm surge that devastated turn-of-the-century Galveston, Texas. This posh boomtown took a huge hit and never saw it coming, even though one man probably should have. The Galveston hurricane is still the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States 123 years later and saw over 1/6 of the city's population go to their graves. We will talk about the how, the why, and what was learned and put in place to protect Galveston from hurricanes forever.Here are the resources I...2023-12-1450 minDisaster QueenJonestown Massacre PART TWO w/ Becky Dell - November 18, 1978Join Jenny, the Disaster Queen and her BFF Becky Dell as they discuss the terrible ending of Jim Jones' socialist dream with the mass "murder-suicide" (the Disaster Queen calls it straight up murder) of over 900 of Jones' followers as well as Congressman Leo Ryan and several members of the media on November 18, 1978. Before the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, it was the largest loss of civilian American life in a single event. Learn about what happened, the events that led to the END, and what the world learned from this heinous tragedy.Here are the sources I...2023-11-3056 minDisaster QueenThe Jonestown Massacre PART ONE with Becky Dell - November 18, 1978Join Jenny, the Disaster Queen, and her special guest and BFF Becky Dell, as they discuss the November 18, 1978 deaths of 918 Americans in the jungles of Guyana. This is our first two-part story because it's just too big to cover in one episode! Learn all about cult leader Jim Jones, how he attracted a following to his "church," and the many abuses of power he used to get them to follow him to the jungle of Guyana to a settlement called Jonestown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1642 minDisaster QueenSeason 1 BONUS: My personal memories of Challenger, 9/11 and moreIn this BONUS episode wrapping up season one of the Disaster Queen podcast, join Jenny, the Disaster Queen as she remembers where she was and what she was thinking during the biggest disasters of her life, including the space shuttle Challenger explosion, the Oklahoma City bombing, the 9/11 terror attacks, and more.Some favorite documentaries I recommend:9/11: One Day in America9/11: Four FlightsChallenger: Final FlightAmerican Experience: Oklahoma City Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2023-11-0940 minDisaster QueenEastern Kentucky Flood with Lori Houghton - July 27, 2022When 600 times the normal amount of rain fell on Eastern Kentucky in late July 2022, there was nowhere for its residents to run, and no time: a devastating flash flood came in the middle of the night and washed homes and lives away in mere minutes. Disaster Queen Jenny Rapson talks with lifelong friend Lori Houghton about this tragic natural disaster that occurred in a beautiful yet hard place to live, where they both have familial roots. 45 people and 9,000 homes were lost in this devastating modern-day disaster.Here are the resources I used to research this episode:2023-10-1951 minDisaster QueenThe Munich Olympics Massacre - September 5, 1972On this episode, Jenny, the Disaster Queen discusses the devastating terror attack by the Palestinian group Black September on a group of Israeli athletes and coaches that ended in disaster and tragedy at the 1972 Olympic games in Munich, West Germany. What was supposed to be an event of brotherhood and sportsmanship was violated by terror and murder.Here are the resources I used to research this episode:https://www.britannica.com/event/Munich-Massacrehttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Fatahhttps://www.britannica.com/topic/Black-September-political-organization-Palestinehttps://apnews...2023-10-0551 minDisaster QueenApollo 1 - January 27, 1967Join Jenny, the Disaster Queen as she discusses the Apollo 1 disaster, which resulted in the death of three astronauts on the ground -- NOT in space. We'll learn about how and why NASA was blindsided by this disaster, about the brave men who died in this tragic accident, and how NASA took steps to ensure that this kind of failure during a routine test would never happen again.Here are the resources I used to research this episode:https://www.nasa.gov/feature/55-years-ago-the-apollo-1-fire-and-its-aftermathDocumentary: Mission ControlDocumentary...2023-09-2143 minDisaster QueenMichigan Italian Hall Disaster w/ Emily Berry - December 24, 1913On Christmas Eve 1913, a Christmas party for the children of striking copper miners ends in disaster when someone yells "FIRE" and a stampede to get out of the building ensues. Join us as we learn about the lives of these (mostly immigrant) copper miners, their struggles, and the Christmas Eve tragedy that marked Michigan's Upper Peninsula forever. Join Jenny and her special guest, her cousin and co-blogger Emily Berry, as they break down this unthinkable disaster.Here are the resources I used to research this episode:https://www.mlive.com/news/2017/12/1913_italian_hall...2023-09-0738 minDisaster QueenWhakaari White Island Volcano Eruption - December 9, 2019On this episode of the Disaster Queen Podcast, we will go with a tour group of mostly cruise ship passengers as they visit the majestic Whaakari volcano near Whakatane, New Zealand. Known in English as White Island, this gorgeous active volcano is the definition of adventure tourism, and the main source of industry for the town of Whakatane. But it all goes horriby wrong on December 9, 2019 when Whakaari suddenly erupts with no warning - and with 47 people still on it.Here are the resources I used to research this episode:https://www.womenshealthmag.com...2023-08-2445 minDisaster QueenThe Great Dayton, Ohio Flood - March 25, 1913On this episode we will discuss my great hometown disaster, the Great Dayton Flood of 1913, which took place in Dayton, Ohio and actually devastated many parts of southern Ohio. The levees at the Great Miami River broke on March 25,1913, places tens of thousands of lives in danger, destroying homes and businesses, and taking hundreds of lives. I grew up learning about this disaster as a kid so it's been the main disaster in my life, and I've seen many of the buildings in our downtown that survived it. Come along for the ride as we talk about who survived...2023-08-1058 minDisaster QueenAberfan Coal Tip Disaster - October 21, 1966The United Kingdom's worst mining-related disaster took place in Aberfan, Wales on October 21, 1966. 144 people were killed when 297,000 cubic yards of coal waste slid down a hillside and crushed part of a village, and a staggering number of them were children. This is a disaster that definitely has a legacy of making things safer for the rest of us. It's tragic but fascinating, and the lives of the 144 lost in Aberfan deserve to be remembered.Here are the resources I used to prepare for this episode:https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/aberfan-disaster-mining-landslidehttps...2023-07-2738 minDisaster QueenBoston Marathon Bombing - April 15, 2013On this episode of the Disaster Queen Podcast, Jenny covers the first "act of man" disaster of the podcast - the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing. We will learn about this tragedy that cut a bloody swath through Boston's biggest celebration of the year and its perpetrators: who they were, why they did it, and how they were found out and caught. We will also see how their actual capture was its own mini-disaster (and what can be learned from that!) and see the people of Boston come together in a beautiful way. Of course, we will honor the lives...2023-07-1342 minDisaster QueenKansas City Hyatt Skywalk Collapse - July 17, 1981 w/ Mary CarverOn this episode of Disaster Queen, I welcome my long-time friend Mary Carver and tell her the story of a terrible tragedy in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. She doesn't love disasters but she does love me, so it works out! Join us as she recoils in horror about the disaster she's managed to not learn about despite living there her whole life! LOL!On July 17, 1981, tragedy struck a crowded tea dance at the beautiful Kansas City Hyatt Hotel at the swanky Crown Center, built by greeting card giant, Hallmark. As the big band played...2023-06-2945 minDisaster QueenOperation Eagle Claw / Desert One - April 24-25, 1980On this episode of the Disaster Queen podcast, we will take a deep dive into the event that President Jimmy Carter says was the worst day of his life: the failed mission to rescue our hostages in Iran, code named Operation Eagle Claw. Not only did the mission fail, but it became a bona fide tragic disaster when eight brave service men died. It was the death knell to Carter's presidency and a huge embarrassment for our country. This disaster took place on April 24-25, 1980, just 3 short weeks before the eruption of Mount St. Helens, which I covered in...2023-06-1528 min
The Couch with Mary CarverWhoomp! There It Is: A Look Back at 1993 (with Jenny Rapson) Even though we’re focused on starting summer and looking forward to all our fun plans for the season, it’s not just time to look ahead. Today I’m joined by my good friend (and good friend of the show) Jenny Rapson, and we are taking a look back. Jenny is a longtime friend of The Couch, but she’s also now hosting her own podcast. Disaster Queen examines disasters that have taken place in the past and reflects on what these parts of our history mean and what we can learn from the...2023-06-131h 04Disaster QueenColumbia Space Shuttle Disaster - February 1, 2003On February 1, 2003 the space shuttle Columbia and her seven astronauts began their return to earth after a successful 16-day science mission. Family and friends joyously awaited their arrival at Kennedy Space center, but the shuttle never appeared. Soon, news stations began running shuttle-watcher home video of the shuttle breaking apart in a blaze of light above Texas and Louisiana. NASA officials couldn't believe it: seven more amazing crew members and one shuttle lost almost exactly seventeen years after the Challenger. What could have gone wrong? The investigation would soon show a totally different direct cause, but sadly similar indirect...2023-06-0131 minDisaster QueenMount St. Helens Eruption - May 18, 1980On May 18, 1980 the sleeping giant that was Mount St. Helens awoke and erupted with a force that blew even studied geologists away with its violence. We'll deep dive into the eruption and it's devastating toll, including a massive loss of human life and an unprecedented environmental destruction. Mount St. Helens killed 57, wounded many many more, and destroyed hundreds of homes and thousands of acres of forest. Why didn't authorities do more to protect the people in the surrounding areas when the mountain was giving clear signs that an eruption was imminent? We'll cover all that on more on this...2023-06-0128 minDisaster QueenDisaster Queen Podcast TrailerGet a peek into why the Disaster Queen podcast exists and what you can expect when you listen. Hosted by Jenny Rapson, the Disaster Queen. Show premieres JUNE 1, 2023!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1500 min
愛、生活、人生系列快樂是會傳染的Happiness Is Contagious快樂是會傳染的Happiness Is Contagious 跟快樂的人在一起，會更快樂，快樂是有感染力的。當你感到快樂的時候，記得感謝你的朋友，還有他們的朋友們，因為他們可能是你快樂的源頭。美國哈佛醫學院與加州大學聖地牙哥分校合作的研究發現，快樂就像是一種情緒傳染病，是藉由社交網絡傳播的集體現象，並非個人可以獨自修練而得。這項歷時20年的研究計劃，研究對象將近5000人，研究結果，刊登在《英國醫學期刊》。研究人員發現，快樂的情緒，可以傳染給三層的社交關係，也就是，一個人的快樂，不僅會感染與他接觸的親友們，還能再傳染給他的親友們的親友，及他們的親友。美國教育心理學家庫寧（Jacob Kounit）亦提出「漣漪效應」（Ripple Effect），即「模仿效應」。如果一群人中有人快樂，其他人會隨之模仿，就如同在平靜的湖水裡，扔進一塊石頭，所產生的漣漪，會漸漸擴大一樣。「漣漪效應」被運用在教育學、經濟學或社會學等不同領域，也用來形容團體中的情緒感染。大家都相信，會議中，如果有人大笑，其他人也會不自覺地跟著大笑。在畢業典禮現場，如果有畢業生放聲大哭，漸漸地，其他畢業生的情緒，也會潰堤而相擁哭泣，團體間的情緒感染，無所不在。 我們大腦的鏡像神經元，是同理心的來源。看到別人腿上有蜘蛛在爬，自己的腿，也會感覺發癢；看到別人痛哭，不知怎地，自己心頭也酸了起來。夏威夷大學心理學家哈特菲爾德（Elaine Hatfield），針對人與人間微妙的情緒交流，進行研究，發現人們的情緒，是不斷地相互傳遞，並於1994年與另兩位心理學家卡西奧普（John Cacioppo）及瑞普生（Richard Rapson）合作，編著《情緒感染》（Emotional Contagion），提出人與人間的相互情緒影響，稱為「情緒感染」。 在社交活動間，我們發送的情緒訊號，會對周遭的人產生影響，有時看到別人的情緒表達，便會引發自身相同的感受，而我們也可能在無意間，同步模仿另一個人的表情聲調、姿態動作，甚或對方的情緒感受。大腦中有數以千億的神經元（神經細胞），其中鏡像神經元（mirror neuron）讓人們在情感上，與他人產生共鳴且感同身受。鏡像神經元廣泛地分布在兩個大腦半球的重要區域，包括前運動皮質，和頂葉下方皮質內，它既是運動神經元，也是感覺神經元。鏡像神經元即使只是在觀看他人正在執行動作，也會在腦中被激活，讓我們感受或理解他人的舉動，這是情緒傳染、同理心或同情心的來源。由於情緒會經由鏡像神經元相互感染，如果同事分享開心趣事時，我們會自然地報以笑容；相反地，如果辦公室充斥著抱怨的負面聲浪，也肯定會打擊員工的士氣與效率的。 印度的卡塔利亞醫生（Dr. Madan Kataria）於1995年成立一個以大笑為宗旨的社團「愛笑俱樂部」，他認為，即使是假笑，也能引發真笑，於是推廣結合大笑與腹式呼吸的「愛笑瑜伽」，集體以拍手、跳舞或用滑稽的表情，讓笑聲傳遞出去，用大笑來紓緩肌肉壓力、提振精神、促進血中含氧量，刺激大腦分泌快樂的荷爾蒙--多巴胺與血清素，且提升免疫系統。目前「愛笑俱樂部」已遍佈70多個國家，且成立超過6000個推廣「愛笑瑜伽」的社團。它不但是個自我補充正能量的好方法，許多受苦於壓力相關疾病的人，也因此而改善健康。正向情緒會創造良性的人際互動，如果能時時保持笑容，來感染他人，在工作或生活中，往往能得到更好的成效。真心的笑容，是快樂心境的結果。當我們知足感恩地去體驗生命的美好，身心都實踐並沐浴在愛與光中時，所散發出的真誠笑容，更是給朋友最好的禮物。《周易．繫辭》用「物以類聚，人以群分」，來形容志向或個性相似的人，會聚在一起，其實，在能量的相互積累中，朋友間也會互相影響與改變。要營造正向快樂的生活，除了用主動積極的態度外，讓自己做個快樂製造機，多結交正向的朋友，也能讓快樂加乘，在正向的情緒感染中，我們會發現快樂之鑰，就在自己的手中。 當我們決定做一個快樂的人時，我們就是大家的影子，周圍的朋友，也會因為我們而快樂。研究顯示，只要我們的另一半快樂，我們就有8%的機會，感到快樂，如果我們的同性好友，天天都很快樂，我們被傳染快樂的比例，高達25%，甚至，如果我們有快樂的鄰居，我們會跟著快樂的比例，更高達34%。已經登陸台灣的「愛笑瑜伽」，早就紅遍全美國，結合呼吸方式，和臉部表情的瑜伽，可以讓老爺爺、老奶奶減少皺紋，達到回春功效，重點是，笑久了，還會讓人心情愉快、降低壓力。我們是自己生活的主角，我們快樂了，才能把快樂「傳染」給別人。「愛笑瑜伽」創辦人說：「我們不需要有幽默感才笑，也不需要特別開心，當你笑的時候，幽默感就來了，喜悅由內而生。」簡單笑一笑，就能得到快樂，自己快樂，還能傳染給別人，多簡單、多棒。 同理心，從表情的感受開始。當然，人類不僅僅是透過面部表情進行溝通；我們還有思想、文字和肢體動作，也能刺激大腦的鏡像系統。如果我們和某人相處很長時間，閱讀很多書報，或是與不同的人，進行多次互動，而這些人都表現出相似的情緒特徵，那麼，即使是很小的影響，也會累積起來。心想可以事成，而心態決定了身體極限，快樂的心念，就像呼吸一樣，無所不在。大腦並非是被動的觀察者，大腦意念，其實是會主動地創造世界的。重點並不在於「改變」事情的後果，而在於「影響」。例如，很多人都聽過「棉花糖實驗」，能夠延宕滿足。要求自己晚一點吃棉花糖的孩子，長大以後，成功的機率，較其他孩子來得高。信念成功改變了孩子當下做的決定，而事實上，累積小信念，是足以影響人的一生的。自己快樂，不只是自己個人能快樂而已，還會讓全世界、全人類都快樂，何樂而不為呢？具有快樂心態的人，在任何情況下，都能與快樂相伴。有一次，美國前總統羅斯福的家中失竊，丟失了許多財物。一位朋友知道後，立刻寫信安慰他，勸他不要太難過。羅斯福給這位朋友回信說：「親愛的朋友，謝謝你來安慰我，我現在很平安，感謝生活。因為：第一，賊偷去的是我的東西，而沒傷害我的生命，值得高興；第二，賊只偷去我的部分東西，而不是全部，值得高興；第三，最值得慶幸的是，做賊的是他，而不是我。」對於任何人來說，被盜絕對是一件不幸的事，但是，羅斯福卻找出三個值得慶幸的理由來快樂。正所謂：「塞翁失馬，焉知非福。」我們應該在不利的因素中。看到有利的一面，在消極的因素中，看到積極的一面，這是生活中的大智慧。日常生活如此，職場也是如此。想要在煩躁沉重的工作中，尋找快樂，並不容易，但我們可以換一個角度，去發現快樂的因素。我們可以樹立積極的工作態度，想像每天都是新的工作，每天都有新的收穫，這樣，我們每天都會很快樂。當老闆向我們發脾氣時，要明白自己錯在何處，避免下次再犯；工作任務太重時，我們要學會用積極的心態去應對，如此，我們就會感覺，工作並沒有想像中的那麼枯燥乏味；我們每天微笑著面對工作，同事就會被我們傳染，會願意親近我們，與我們交往，我們的人際關係，就會更融洽。正向的鼓舞，與肢體語言，是人際互動最好的媒介。「掌聲鼓勵─熱烈一點：愛的鼓勵」、「掌聲響起─皆大歡喜：十全十美」，發揮聲音的魅力，大聲唱出歡迎歌，很快就能拉近人與人之間的距離。熱情能給人快樂，我們要學習正向思考、服務與感恩。常常，人們不著痕跡的笑話，不管會心一笑，或是開懷大笑，總會讓人精神愉悅。學習讓自己快樂，具有快樂能力，永遠充滿感激、保持樂觀，是快樂的最佳方法。正面思考、發揮所長和多做善事，一定可以讓自己很快樂，因為，快樂絕對是具有感染的。 笑，是快樂的催化劑。發自內心的笑，可以降低「壓力荷爾蒙」皮質醇，同時刺激腦部分泌安多酚（endorphin），令人產生愉悅的感覺，是最簡單、直接的減壓方法。重要的是，笑有極強的感染力，當看到別人笑容或聽到笑聲，大腦負責控制表情的區域，就會做出自然反應，令人由心而發地笑顏逐開。所以，不要吝嗇我們的笑容，笑一笑，世界更美妙！跟陌生人，也可以相視而笑，但如果是家人、朋友、另一半的話，何不靠近多一點？給對方一個抱抱吧！兩個人相擁時，身體會釋放「擁抱荷爾蒙」催產素（oxytocin），除了讓人感到放鬆和舒壓，更會刺激大腦，產生親密、信任、安全感等愉悅感受。有時候，快樂就只需要一個2023-03-1118 minThe Couch with Mary CarverSecrets to Successful Family Movie Nights (with Jennifer Borget)You may have noticed that I’m a big fan and proponent of family movie nights. I’ve talked about it with friend of the show, Jenny Rapson, and sneak the topic into just about every conversation I can. So you will not be surprised to hear I have found a family movie night EXPERT and invited her to The Couch! Jennifer Borget is a blogger and award-winning digital content creator, as well as the founder of the Movie Night Journal. She and her husband and their three kids love movies and have got this thing...2022-10-0435 minThe Couch with Mary CarverPay Attention, Class! We're Going Back to (TV) School (with Jenny Rapson)It’s back to school season! And while that may mean difficult goodbyes or mornings that come way too early after a summer of sleeping in, it also brings routine and structure and, for this podcast host, the ability to get a cheesy bagel and eat the whole thing by myself, in blessed quiet. And so, whether you are ready to celebrate or lament a new school year (or perhaps you don’t have kids at home so you aren’t concerned with a school calendar at all), I’ve got a fun episode for you this week! ...2022-08-2454 minThe Couch with Mary CarverStruggling but Strong: The Female Leads We Relate To (with Jenny Rapson)While most of us can admire and look up to superheroes like Wonder Woman or oh, I don’t know, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, we can’t necessarily relate to them. I mean, I don’t know about you, but I was not raised on an island of Amazons, trained to be a warrior, and given accessories that literally deflect bullets. So while my good friend (and good friend of the show) Jenny Rapson and I have long enjoyed talking about the fierce female characters we love (see episode 7 of this podcast for an hour-long example of this), today we deci...2022-04-261h 11The Couch with Mary CarverOlympic-Themed Movies with Jenny RapsonToe pick! It’s Olympics time! I didn’t slam into the ice this week, but I did catch a cold and show up to The Couch with a hoarse voice. Luckily, my friend and friend of the show, Jenny Rapson, was here to carry the conversation. As a self-proclaimed Olympaholic (it’s fine, it’s a word), she was the perfect fit for an episode about the best Olympic-themed movies. But, of course, before we got to that, we also got into protein-packed snacks (and a possible copycat recipe) and a Netflix thriller that may or may not...2022-02-0240 minThe Couch with Mary CarverTrue Crime for Beginners (with Jenny Rapson)Welcome to a new episode of The Couch. Today I’m back with my good friend and good friend of the show, Jenny Rapson! Jenny is a writer, a shampoo slinger, and as she won’t let me forget, a true crime aficionado. In this episode we’ve been talking about making for, well, a long time, Jenny is going to do her best to convince me to give the true crime genre a try. So if you’re like me and you’ve been reluctant or resistant to diving into all the true crime podcasts, books, and TV ser...2021-09-2139 minThe Couch with Mary CarverFamily Movie Night (with Jenny Rapson)Welcome to a new episode of The Couch. Today I’m back with my good friend and friend of the show, Jenny Rapson! Jenny is a writer, a shampoo slinger for Monat, and a proponent of forced family fun (which, yes, will come up later). We had a great time talking, just like we always do, and I know you’ll love this conversation too. In this episode, we’re talking about family movie nights—something we’ve both been doing a lot of over the past year and a half, and one of the few things...2021-08-1752 minThe Couch with Mary CarverFavorite Fictional Friend Groups (with Jenny Rapson)Welcome to a new episode of The Couch. Today I’m here with my good friend and friend of the show, Jenny Rapson! Jenny is a writer, a shampoo slinger for Monat, and as you’ll find out later in the episode, a blogger once more. As always, we had such a good time talking and I know you’ll love this conversation too. In this episode, we’re talking about the best (and worst) friend groups in TV. Which ones would we like to be part of? And which ones would we avoid at all cost...2021-06-1544 min
The Visionista PodcastSocial Media: Letting Cooler Heads PrevailEveryone has an opinion, and everyone can get a little...heated...from time to time. As business owners, as professionals, we walk a fine line between expressing ourselves professionally...or not. Join the Visionista and fellow PR-Queen, Jenny Rapson, as they discuss how to express yourself online while limiting blow-back.
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Heroes For HerEP 51: Jenny Rapson – Mom Enough“God made her and God is going to take care of her.” My guest for today’s episode is Jenny Rapson. Married to her high school sweetheart, Jenny is the mom of two boys and a girl and a life-long Ohioan. That means she’s from Ohio. J She loves Jesus, family, coupons, Veronica Mars, chewy sweet tarts, and writing her bio (A girl after my own heart!). She curates and edits the content of one of my favorite sites, ForEveryMom.com, a place where all moms can come for daily encouragement, laughs, and inspiration. Jenny’s heart for moms shines through d...2017-09-2829 min
Heroes For HerEP 51: Jenny Rapson – Mom Enough"God made her and God is going to take care of her." My guest for today's episode is Jenny Rapson. Married to her high school sweetheart, Jenny is the mom of two boys and a girl and a life-long Ohioan. That means she's from Ohio. J She loves Jesus, family, coupons, Veronica Mars, chewy sweet tarts, and writing her bio (A girl after my own heart!). She curates and edits the content of one of my favorite sites, ForEveryMom.com, a place where all moms can come for daily encouragement, laughs, and inspiration. Jenny's heart for moms shines through during this e...2017-09-2729 min