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A Breath of Song145. Hold On with guest Aaron JohnsonSong: Hold On
Music by: Rev. Cleophus Robinson, Jr.
Composed in: 1980
Notes: Aaron shares his close personal connection with this song: after the horrible accidental death of his father, "“It was the first inkling, the first kind of hint that this kind of grief might be bearable.” We dove into how to bring anti-oppression work right into songcircles, or any other kind of work you might do. Aaron helped me consider how I, as a white person with financial stability, could practice persistence in anti-racism work... looking for ways to move beyond the crash-and-boom cycle of support t...2024-05-081h 18
Hello Monday with Jessi HempelThe Power of Rituals with Michael NortonWe all have sets of routines that we like to follow, whether it’s common like brushing your teeth twice a day, or unique to our interests like working out the same way each week. Today’s guest believes we can set even stronger routines by shifting from a “habitual” mindset to a “ritual” mindset. Michael Norton is the author of “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions.” He sits down with Jessi to explain how rituals deepen our emotional ties to tasks and make them more meaningful to complete.Follow Michael N...2024-05-0634 min
Elevated Insights: A TCSD PodcastEPISODE 17: Cell Phones in the ClassroomJoin Superintendent Ernst as he hosts a compelling episode diving into the complexities of cell phones in classrooms. In this engaging discussion, Dr. Ernst is joined by a diverse panel of guests, including students Raygan Clegg, Jessi Norton, and Jax Allred, as well as educational professionals Ethan Wilford, Makaylee Tenhoeve, and Whitney Wallace.While the adults share insightful experiences and challenges they have faced, it's the voices of students—Raygan, Jessi, and Jax—that truly elevate the discussion. They candidly share their experiences navigating the intersection of technology and learning, shedding light on the impa...2024-02-2829 min
Lessons LearnedEpisode 5: Teacher Talk with Jessi AndersonJoin BetterLesson Director of Solution Design for a “Teacher Talk” with 2016 Montana Teacher of the Year, Dr. Jessi Anderson. In this episode, they talk about the importance of science education, using AI like ChatGPT in the classroom, and strategies for perking yourself up when you're having a bad teaching day. (You might want to create your own "Why Folder" after listening!)Thanks for tuning in. We hope you enjoy!If you like what you hear, please like, subscribe, or share! And consider subscribing to our monthly newsletter, The Learning Curve.Episode Notes:Ab...2024-02-1051 min
A Breath of Song110. The Crow Calls with guest Maggie WheelerNotes: It's been two years since Maggie Wheeler and I last talked on A Breath of Song. No one doubts these times are difficult. Maggie and I get into the grit here... how do you stave off despair? How do you show up in love? How can we, collectively, change the energy? How do we soothe hearts and souls so we are sustained to do the work? Can we give ourselves the same grace of forgiveness we give others? What happens after exhaustion? How can we stay longer in the space of not knowing? How can we stay longer i...2023-07-1958 min
CU Boulder PodcastsWomen in ComedyToday on lab rats we talk to "single, stay-away-from-home mom” Nancy Norton, winner of the 2018 Boston Comedy Fest and and Jessi Rivin, doctoral student in organizational behavior and information systems at CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business about how women are perceived in comedy and using comedy in the work place.2019-08-2800 min
BrainwavesHow funny works: the serious science of humorWhat makes some attempts at humor funny and others fall flat? And why do men win and women suffer when they’re funny at work? This week we speak with CU Boulder marketing and psychology professor Peter McGraw (petermcgraw.org); comedian and “single, stay-away-from-home mom” Nancy Norton, winner of the 2018 Boston Comedy Fest (comedyworks.com/comedians/nancy-norton); and Jessi Rivin (colorado.edu/business/jessica-jessi-rivin), doctoral student in organizational behavior and information systems at CU Boulder’s Leeds School of Business.
Music credits:
“By the Coast” by Antony Raijekov. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Antony_Raijekov/Jazz_U/12_-_Antony_Raijekov_-_By_the_Coast...2019-03-2600 min
Focus On Fantasy RomanceEpisode 006: Author Mixer Talking about Our Top 5 booksHosts Elle, AR, and Paulina discuss their top 5 favorite books. Elle: A Hunger Like no Other by Kresley Cole: http://amzn.to/2di9hSs Alanna the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce: http://amzn.to/2dzs3qo The Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle: http://amzn.to/2dkoII7 Radiance by Grace Draven: http://amzn.to/2dHUJcT Silver Metal Lover by Tanith Lee: http://amzn.to/2dzsEIB AR DeClerck Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L’Engle: http://amzn.to/2dzsU5U The Phantom Toll Booth by Norton Juster: http://amzn.to/2dfUbzb Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh: http://amzn.to/2di...2017-05-0232 min