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The eSpecial Needs PodcastYour kiddo just got diagnosed, what's next? with Christina NarasimhanChristina Narasimhan is the Director for Region 2 of the St. Louis County, St. Louis Area First Steps discusses with host Katherine Blanner next steps after a diagnosis. 2021-03-0634 min
Thoughts I Should Keep To MyselfIf you want peace, work for justice.Hi, Katherine here. Black lives matter. In this episode, I am speaking from my own position of privilege, and how, from my perspective, white people can work towards justice and allyship. If you want to donate, here is a list of organizations: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html 2020-06-2713 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2E7: They got engaged hours after meeting with Kelsey and Adam VeeversYep, the description is exactly what happened. But is it all candy and fireworks and fairytales? 2020-06-2636 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2E6: What it's like to be adopted with guest Sarah GallenAdopted from India as a baby, Sarah's experience in her family and identity has shaped her worldview in a multitude of ways. If you want to keep up with Sarah, check out her band, Half Gallen and the Milk Jugs. 2020-05-2949 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfTwo white girls in their 20s talk about the enneagram with Hannah PaulMy roommate and I discuss the enneagram, a personality typing tool, at a reasonable depth. 2020-05-0858 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfMini-episode: Toxic masculinity mansplained with guest Nate TurnerToxic masculinity mansplained by one of your own, guest Nate Turner discusses why the "men and women can't be friends" rule is absolute hogwash. You can follow Nate on Twitter @NathanTurner152020-05-0130 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfMini-episode: Your Starbucks sippy cup won't save the planet with guest Meghan AdamsMeghan is our resident Twitter environmental engineer. In this episode of TISKTM, Meg rants about the common marketing technique of greenwashing. You can follow Meg on Twitter @Red10Meg2020-05-0127 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2E5: What it's like to break off an engagement (Part II) with Steven CarlsonSteven Carlson discusses what it's like to transition his self-identity resulting at the end of his engagement. Carlson is a mental health therapist and shares his personal story alongside his insights for healing. If you want to follow Carlson on social media, he is @staulson on Instagram. 2020-04-181h 12Thoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2E4: What it's like to break off an engagement (Part I) with Emily JohnsonGuest Emily Johnson discusses what it's like to almost make it to the altar-- but not quite. We talk about the good, the bag, the ugly, and the rebirth of a sense of self. 2020-04-101h 28Thoughts I Should Keep To MyselfNarcissitic mini episode: Beautiful TogetherI read you a published essay that I wrote 4 years ago about being codependent and devoid of self-esteem, called Beautiful Together. Just a disclaimer, a few of the things I talk about in this essay may be triggering for some, and I encourage you to click away and seek help. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, contact National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 1-800-931-2237.
Yet another disclaimer: I am blessed to be in therapy and spiritual direction and I am pleased to report that I no longer struggle with anorexia or codependency, and my growth is something...2020-04-1008 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2E3: A childhood abroad with guest Rachel WeaseDid I record a podcast episode on a couch in Astoria, Queens? Yep. Sure did. Brought my mic through TSA and everything. Please enjoy diverse perspectives, awkward childhood stories, and whatever else this episode is. Sorry I didn't bleep some stuff. 2020-03-2750 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2E2: Meet Sam Goodwin: he's been to every country in the worldEver wanted to go everywhere? Sam Goodwin has visited 193 countries-- that's every single country in the world. Now, he's sitting down across from me at my kitchen table in St. Louis, MO. You can follow Sam on Instagram @Searching4Sam2020-03-1951 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfS2EP1: Why I've been single for a yearLet's start with way too much self-disclosure, eh? 2020-03-1316 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfAs a treat: 2 poemsIf I get self-conscious I am just going to delete this. 2020-02-0608 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 8: What It's Like to Have Your Parents to Financially Support You with Leah SecretoWhen I read the article " To The Girl Who Said I Can't Put 'Spoiled' On My Resume, Take 'Bitter' Off Yours," I was astounded by the mutual animosity that comes with the territory of self-sufficiency. Why is that? Where does the animosity come from? What is it like for your parents to help you out financially? What's it like to be entirely self-sufficient? I sat down with guest Leah Secreto, whose parents financially helped her out, and took my experience of financial independence to dissect the details. 2019-07-261h 14Thoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 7: Thoughts on Fast Food and Body Positivity with Jack ZimmermanSince I'm a vegan, I hold my dietary choices as almost a personality trait. Just kidding.... But I don't normally find myself in a a drive-thru awaiting a beautifully hot box of fries. Jack Zimmerman, on the other hand, does. In this episode of Thoughts I Should Keep To Myself, Jack and I break down the goods and bads of fast food, getting fit, remaining healthy, and the overall effects of social media trends and influences on personal consumption behaviors. Disclaimer, we're not doctors. So take it with a grain of salt. Or maybe not salt, because that can...2019-07-121h 20Thoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 6: Thoughts On Talking To Random Strangers In Coffee Shops with Abigail WitteHave you ever approached someone that you happen across in a coffee shop and wound up with a new friend because of it? I know I have. Abigail, on the other hand, it is a lot more cautious. In this episode of Thoughts I Should Keep To Myself, we break down the disparity between extrovert and introvert, contrast them with definitions of outgoing and shy, and try to figure out if it's worth it to find new friends in coffee shops.2019-06-281h 10Thoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 5: What It's Like To Stay Single in Your Twenties with Timothy ChapmanBeing single when all your other friends are getting married can be tough. This week on the podcast, I sat down with my friend Timothy Chapman to talk about his decision to remain single for the better part of his twenties. We go through his thoughts, experiences, and teachable moments. 2019-06-1459 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 4: What It's Like to Get Married Young with Greg HugginsAs someone who is constantly single, I have a lot of questions for married people.... like: How do you create a lasting relationship? What is it like? How do you handle conflict? How do you get to know and grow your own personhood alongside someone else? My friend Greg Huggins, who was married by the time he was 24, has answers and insights. We sit down to talk about his experience of married life. 2019-05-3142 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 3: What It's Like To Change Career Paths with Tyler Simmons"What do you want to be when you grow up?" is the daunting question that mandates an answer for just about everyone, but not everyone knows what their answer is. Tyler Simmons was one of those people who wasn't always sure. From working in business to becoming a novelist, Tyler's got a lot of thoughts on what it's like to change career paths a few times. 2019-05-1750 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 2: What It's Like To Work In The Fashion Industry in New York City with Marie McCarty-MosherEver wonder what the luxury fashion industry is like in New York City from an insider's perspective? Host Katherine M. Blanner sits down with Marie McCarty-Mosher. With over fifty years of experience in luxury fashion in New York, Marie's got a lot of insights and perspectives to offer. 2019-05-0349 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 1: What It's Like To Go On The Great Post-Grad Trip with Sarah CzirrEver wonder what it's like to take the great post-grad trip after college? Host Katherine M. Blanner sits down with guest Sarah Czirr to learn the ins and outs of what it's like to take a post-grad trip, and what it's like to miss it. 2019-04-1939 minThoughts I Should Keep To MyselfEpisode 0: The BackstoryThe history of TISKTM, how it's getting studio produced, who made the music, and what to look for.2019-04-0606 min