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Deconstructing MamasAllowed to Explore - Lizz Enns PettersOur episode this week is with our own Lizz Enns Petters, mom of two, author and podcast hostess.Our conversation is full of laughter, seriousness and our decision to have permission to explore our faith, along with Lizz's latest accomplishment of being published in a new children's Bible called God's Stories as Told by God's Children.We chat through these questions:1. You recently contributed to the Bible for Normal People’s publication of a children’s Bible. Why did you want to be a part of that? ...
2025-05-2750 min
Arise, My Darling PodcastEp. 10.2 - Mary: Bearing the Greatest SorrowsWe continue to reflect on Mary as she "mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable." This episode we unpack "the strength that is capable of bearing the greatest sorrows." During Lent, we are all invited to visit places of suffering in our own hearts and reflect upon them. How do these places make us feel? To what capacity have we invited others into our sorrows? What role do we allow Mary to play in our places of sorrow? Andrea and Lizz were also both drawn to deeper mediation through pieces of artwork and invite you...
2025-03-1236 min
Deconstructing MamasThe Struggle - Lizz Enns Petters and Esther Joy Goetz“Chronic trauma can overwhelm our internal coping resources. Trauma disrupts the same system that regulates our body’s stress response causing a hyperactive fight-or-flight reaction. It’s not just all in our head. It’s in our bodies too. (Brittany Moses) Guess what??? The guests on our podcasts this week are...drum roll please... us.We are closing out Season Four with a conversation with just the two of us.We dive deep into THE STRUGGLE to heal our spiritual trauma and how our bodies have suffered and how reconnecting with our them...
2023-12-0558 min
Deconstructing MamasMy Love, God is Everywhere - The Reverend Mamas“My love, God is here when you choose goodness and are living from your heart. When you follow the path of love, God is with you from the start. And God is there when you mess up, if you make a choice that isn’t best. It doesn’t mean you’re bad; it just means you’re human-like all the rest.” (an excerpt from My Love, God is Everywhere)Victoria Robb Powers and Cameron Vickrey, also known as the Reverend Mamas, are our guests this week on the podcast. Vic...
2023-11-2146 min
Deconstructing MamasPastoring, Potatoes and Parenthood- Ben CremerThe fabulous Ben Cremer is our guest this week. Ben is all these things: Wesleyan. Writer. Chronic student. Constant investigator. Idahoan (Lizz and Esther had never met anyone before from Idaho). He is very well-known for the black boxes on social media filled with mic drop after mic drop of wisdom and cut-to-the-chase snippets that speak to where we find ourselves in modern Christianity in America.What happens when you talk about pastoring, potatoes (he is from Idaho, people) and parenthood in the same Zoom space? You get an amazing podcast episode! Ben i...
2022-11-2259 min
Deconstructing MamasWhat is Seeping In? - Pete EnnsThis week on the podcast, we dive deeper with Pete Enns as we continue to navigate the tricky tightrope of parenting while deconstructing toxic religious systems and reconstructing our faith with love and freedom. One of the big questions we ask each other is this: WHAT IS SEEPING IN?You definitely don't want to miss out on the sarcastic and very funny banter between Pete and Lizz and Esther's somewhat futile attempts to bring the two of them back in line (insert funny emoji here).SHOW NOTES:Pete Enns, wife to...
2022-10-0450 min
Deconstructing MamasGood (Hard) Grief - Lizz & EstherWho knew that when we asked our first question about the faith that was either handed down to us or we grabbed onto with all our might when someone shared the "good news," there would be so much loss associated with it.We were just asking a question, right?We were just pulling back the curtain to see what was going on behind there, right?But here we are, and one question turned into another and another and another, and we perhaps find ourselves with more questions than answers and the curtain has not only...
2022-09-1348 min
Mind Body HacksSummer Solstice Guided Meditation 2022There are so many cool things about the Summer Solstice. In Ancient Chinese Medicine, the Summer Solstice signals a transition from Spring to Summer Element. When working with the Earth Element or Rhythm, you will discover that this transition directs us back to ourselves. Worry and self-doubt are governed by the Earth Element that can cause an imbalance in our digestion; one definition of worry is living in the future and envisioning what might happen with negative outcomes. Over time, worry and self-doubt can cause a ripple effect on our health. One aspect of worry is that we cannot...
2022-07-0122 minArise, My Darling PodcastEp 5.3 - Encountering Others - with Lizz's MomThis week, while Lizz is in Peru on a mission trip, we have the special treat of having Rachael White (Lizz's Mom) join us on the podcast! Together we discuss how Jesus models for us how to encounter others by meandering through the story of the hemorrhaging woman in Mark 5. The woman comes to Jesus desperate for healing after years of pain and no answers. Not only does Jesus offer her healing, he also restores her soul and dignity with tenderness and kindness. May we offer those around us the same gifts.This is a wo...
2022-03-2336 min
Deconstructing MamasSnakes Don't Talk - Pete Enns“When the dust clears and in the quiet of your own heart, what kind of God do you believe in, really? And why?” (The Sin of Certainty - CHECK IT OUT HERE).In this episode on the Deconstructing Mamas podcast, Pete Enns, author of that quote and Lizz's dad, candidly shares his own journey of deconstruction and how his own "sin of certainty" played out in his parenting, especially the harm it caused to his children and to himself.Pete's wisdom as a Bible nerd and scholar, along with his witty humor and down-to-earth explanations (for...
2022-03-2252 min
How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Why Are Today's Kids So Stressed?: Interview with Dr. JJ KellyDr. JJ Kelly is a clinical psychologist, best selling author, emotional intelligence skills training expert, CEO & founder of UnthoroDocs. On this episode, we interview Dr. Kelly about the top reasons why today's kids are so stressed, what schools and parents could do to decrease stress, and how to incorporate effective coping skills. We also discuss why today's current mental healthcare and school systems are ineffective to treat today's youth. Lizz and Mariah share how they use identifying and aligning values to increase and decrease specific behaviors. Connect with Us:Instagram: @howcometheydidntpodcastEmail: howcometheydidnt@g...
2022-03-1139 min
Deconstructing MamasNot Quite Enough - Lizz Enns PettersTo launch our Deconstructing Mamas podcast, Lizz Enns Petters, one of the dynamic hosting duo, shares her story of hardship, heartbreak, and hope. Find out how "not quite good enough and not quite bad enough" landed her in some very unlikely real life spaces and why she started to go down the path to deconstruct her faith and what good words she has for you today.SHOW NOTES:Lizz Enns Petters, daughter of Bible scholar, Pete Enns, is on a mission to bring hope into the most awful of places, where mental health s...
2022-03-0143 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 37: How Schools Can Effectively Connect with Students of Separated Parents: Interview with The Split SocietyData shows that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. This means that 50% of our student population is experiencing, have, or will experience a significant shift in their family dynamics. On this episode, we talk to Tracy Callahan best-selling author, founder of the Split Society, and certified Divorce Coach on how schools can effectively connect and communicate with students of separated parents. Tracy drives home the point that "children experience divorce in the eyes of their parents" and that while conflict is inevitable it is also an opportunity. Tracy provides practical ways how schools can best support students and parents...
2022-02-0444 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 36: Thinking Outside the Box in Mental Health in Schools: Interview with Christi VenableOn this episode, we interview Christi Venable, NCC, LPC. Christi is a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder of Smile Therapy Services, LLC. Smile provides mental health services for the community and schools. Christi shares both the pros and cons of being a mental healthcare provider as an outside contractor and how Smile is working to fill the gap that schools desperately need. Christi speaks candidly about how schools can financially compensate contracted mental health services, strategies to promote school staff wellness, and trends she and her staff have noticed since returning from the pandemic. Connect with us:
2022-01-0737 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?The Replay: IEP's Erasing the StigmaIn the United States, more than 7.8 million students qualify for Special Education services (ages 3- 21) during the 2018 to 2019 school year. This number is around 14% of all public school students. However, depending on your population, location, or school setting this number can climb much higher or decrease. In addition, with early detection, special education services have increased tremendously in the school setting since the 1970's.On this episode Lizz and Mariah discuss IEP's (Individual Education Plan) in schools. We outline what parents need to know if their child is found eligible for an IEP, how schools can use...
2021-11-0533 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 32: Effective Self DisclosureOn this episode, Dr. Lizz Dexter-Mazza and Mariah Covington speak about how to effectively self disclose to our students, children, and colleagues. We share tips on how to model self-disclosure without oversharing or inadvertently invalidating the person's experience. Conversely, we provide examples on how to decrease some children and adolescents tendency to overshare. Connect with usInstagram: @howcometheydidntpodcastFacebook: howcometheydidntpodcastEmail: howcometheydidntpodcast@gmail.comMore on DBT in Schools:Instagram: @dbtinschoolsWebsite: dbtinschools.comEmail: lizz@dbtinschools.com
2021-10-1526 min
Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 38: Scorpion Death Mouth HoleDanny brings a deadly taste to his wings for Todd and Lizz, Todd may be wearing a dress again, Lizz fights through the pain to quiz the crew, the NWSL walks out in protest, and NFL matchup previews.
2021-10-061h 59Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 37: Referee LizzLizz, Brando, and Todd talk about the new NFL season, Todd had an adventure in Nebraska, Lizz may be a back luck charm for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Brando has a new theory about Landsharks.
2021-09-201h 50
How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 28: Oh no, we are going back already?!? Part IIWe are back!!! As schools return for the 2021-2022 school year, there is a spectrum of emotions we all may be experiencing; ranging from anxiety to excitement to fear and sometimes all of them at once. Dr. Lizz Dexter-Mazza and Mariah Covington discuss how to emotionally prepare your students and staff for this upcoming school year (whatever that will look like). Lizz and Mariah also review what it means to be non-judgmental, why it is important to teach it to our children and staff, and offer a step by step exercise on how to teach taking a non-judgmental stance...
2021-08-2029 min
Topic Please!Games, Games, and More GamesThis week we are joined by special guests Charlie, Caleb, and Cael to talk about our favorite games. Whether you prefer board games, video games, card games, role-playing games, MMORPGs, or something else entirely, join us for some fun game discussion and hear Lizz test our knowledge of different games and game systems from the past.What is your favorite game? Let us know.If you have any thoughts on this topic or have a suggestion for an interesting topic, let us know by using this form: https://topicplease.com/contact-us/
2021-07-251h 22Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 29: Two Girls, One ToddDanny and Brando are off this week, so Lizz and Todd invite Monty to sit in. It's NBA Finals, and The Lizz Quizz to impossible again.
2021-07-201h 26Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 28: Lizz's Gentlewomen's ClubJon Marcotte sits in, as we talk about UFC 264: McGregor vs Poirier, the Tampa Bay LIghtning's Back to Back Stanley Cup win, MLB news, Lizz Quizz, and bets are placed.
2021-07-121h 40Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 26: THE WHEEL OF DEATH... or like, DISCOMFORT, or whatever...Brando unveils the new bet wheel, and the crew takes their first spins on our new bet punishments. Also, Todd takes a beer to the balls, Danny goes all Nepalese on the wings, Brando throws a curve on the brews, and Lizz just wants to watch the F*&%! game!!
2021-06-281h 50Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 25: Nothing Goes IN A BLOWHOLE!!!NBA Playoffs are heading to Conference Finals, The Lizz Quizz heats up, Brando brings us the headlines, Danny takes TGS to the remaining NBA matchups, and Todd relays the baton to Lizz on this week's NBL/NBW sponsor.
2021-06-221h 41Topic Please!Camping, Sunburns, and FamilyThis week Aaron and Lizz talk about camping, sunburns, boating, tubing, injuries, campsite bandits, peeling skin off, and more.If you have any thoughts on this topic or have a suggestion for an interesting topic, let us know by using this form: https://topicplease.com/contact-us/
2021-06-2047 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 24: It's Lizz's Birthday Show!Team Todd and Danny face off against Team Lizz and Brando in a BBQ Cook Off to celebrate Lizz's birthday. Skinny and Arthur join to judge the competition. Plus, Todd's NBL/NBW, Danny's TGS, Brando's headlines, and The Lizz Quizz!
2021-06-142h 17How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 27: What is Code Switching & Why We Need to Teach it to Our ChildrenCode switching has become a word popularized in the decade. Originally, code switching was defined by the ability to switch back and forth between two different languages. Presently, code switching has transformed into using specific wording, vernacular, or phrases depending on context or environment. On today's episode, we discuss why it is important to teach code switching to our children. We consider about how to generalize the skill of using code switching, how to integrate code switching into your SEL program, and provide specific examples to use in your lesson plan. We also examine the cultural context of code...
2021-06-0834 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 23: Show Me Your junk.... er?!Todd is this weeks biggest NBL after losing his laptop charger, and does this show without a net. Brando gives us this weeks headlines, Danny takes TGS to the NBA Playoffs, and The Lizz Quizz stumps the crew again.
2021-06-071h 59Topic Please!The Timeless Comedy of Dad JokesIn this episode we talk about and laugh at some killer dad jokes. Hopefully Lizz doesn't murder Aaron for these.If you have any thoughts on this topic or have a suggestion for an interesting topic, let us know by using this form: https://topicplease.com/contact-us/
2021-05-2331 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 21: Ballin' and Body Shots w/ Keon PapillionThe crew interviews undefeated welterweight boxing prospect Keon Papillion, Mini drops by to preview to NBA playoffs, and Lizz drops some knowledge on us.
2021-05-232h 37Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 20: Makin' My Way Downtown...Danny's on vacation, so Brando leads the crew into action. Todd has a retraction on last week's NBWs, Lizz Quizz stumps, and we feature 2 Million Bees by Hourglass Brewing, and Laces Out by Bowigens Brewery.
2021-05-172h 03Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 19: Todd's Downward SpiralThe whole crew is present for the first time in a while, so Todd has some bets to pay off. Danny does TGS on NFL team draft ratings, and The Lizz Quizz catches fire with Todd.
2021-05-102h 14Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 18: Why The Long Face?Lizz and Brando are out, so Danny and Todd recap the NFL Draft, and Danny unveils his new Big Mac Jones wing sauce.
2021-05-021h 36Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEP 17: Dog BaconDanny hosts the crew in a mock draft of the 2021 NFL Draft, Brando has some splainin' to do, Todd gives us the NBL's and NBW's, Lizz quizzes the cast, and Owen sits in to host a new game.
2021-04-262h 15Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 16: The Toss UpBrando is hosting, Lizz is cooking, and Todd is still just Todd. Danny's is out this week, so Owen and Markier join the podcast and change things up.
2021-04-102h 15Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 15: Wait... Where's Your Finger?Brando and LIzz are out, so Mini and Owen join the show. Danny serves up a new wing sauce, and Owen brings some show and tell Bucs collectibles to tickle Todd's fancy. Mini brings us some NBA news, and Danny sperminates the Final Four.
2021-04-042h 54Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEP 14: When Doves... Die?Todd gives us some teams that may be interested in Deshaun Watson, Brando brings in some special brews, The Lizz Quizz divides the crew, and Danny breaks down the NCAA Tournament.
2021-03-292h 49Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 13: Bed, Bath, and WAY BeyondMarch Madness is in full effect, Brando tells us about Deshaun Watson's new business venture, Danny breaksdown the NFL free agent signings, Lizz Quizzes the crew and tells us about her traumatic dolphin incident, and beer and wings save the day.
2021-03-222h 32
Topic Please!What are these things?This week we play a little game to see if Lizz and our special guest know what some musical instruments are just by hearing their names.Join us this week as we see what their guesses are.If you have any thoughts on this topic or have a suggestion for an interesting topic, let us know by using this form: https://topicplease.com/contact-us/
2021-03-2119 minArise, My Darling PodcastEp. 3.4 - Humility" For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you." Romans 12:3This episode invites us all to reject the standard of perfection that is impossible to reach and step into freedom. We can begin to see ourselves with sober judgement through greater humility. Take time to pray through the Litany of Humility and hear relateable struggles in Lizz and Andrea's life regarding humility.
2021-03-1737 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 24: Mompreneur: Strength, Resilience & Vulnerability Interview with Kendra BarnesOn this episode, we interview Kendra Barnes. Kendra Barnes is a full-time Real Estate Investor and founder of The Key Resource. Her real estate investments afforded her the ability to retire from the 9-5 life at the age of 32. She created The Key Resource to inspire, empower and educate people about the power of home ownership and Real Estate investment. Kendra speaks candidly about the skills she has learned over the years, the sacrifices she made, her mistakes, and how she recently had to show vulnerability in her personal life for more support. Kendra, Lizz & Mariah all d...
2021-03-0933 min
Topic Please!We Are RobotsThis week, Aaron talks about the realization that we are all just robots. Aaron and Lizz discuss this thought and dig into what that means as well as some other thoughts that we have when we are left alone with our own minds.Find our show notes, links to our social media, contact form, and other episodes at topicplease.com.
2021-02-2825 min
The Social Sci-Fi Podcast1970's Science FictionHello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. And now for something completely different. Maybe not COMPLETELY different, but different enough I felt I should warn you. This time around we looked at science fiction in the 1970's. It all started with a conversation with a friend at work about the science fiction we grew up on. One of those ADHD conversations that starts with Star Trek, and ends up with Planet of the Apes, and "you know what other Science Fiction movie Charlton Hesston is in? Soylent Green." She couldn't believe I...
2021-02-261h 27Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp 9: Mayhem On Ball BustersDrennen of Mayhem on Mills stops by to talk about their event this Sunday, and dole out some punishment on Big T-Little Odd for last weeks bets, Lizz Quizzes the crew, and gets into the tough questions in her interview with Drennen, Brando brings the brews, and attempts to provide the hot sauce in Feedback's absence.
2021-02-212h 35How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 21: Where's the Line: Typical Adolescent Behavior or Cause for Concern?We understand that times have changed and behaviors students/adolescence are engaging in are very different than what we experienced at their age. Sometimes these generational differences make it difficult to to distinguish between if the behavior is typical for their age group or cause for concern. On this episode, Lizz & Mariah cover commonly asked subject matters. We provide targeted questions to ask in regards to your student or adolescent to determine if further action is necessary or if the behaviors are typical for their age group and location. We cover the topics of technology use, sleep, substance use...
2021-02-1637 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp. 8: Passed Out at The CasinoTodd celebrates his Buc's Super Bowl win, Big Richard stops by to talk about the kickoff of the NASCAR Season, Danny and Brando serve up wings and beer, Lizz Quizzes the crew, and the Super Bowl bet punishment gets paid out.
2021-02-132h 59Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerBONUS SHOW: Live Super Bowl Coverage!Lizz and Brando take over Saint Andrew's Tavern for the Super Bowl, interviewing patrons, and getting the live scoop.
2021-02-0942 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp. 7: Ice Rink Don JuanSuper Bowl Sunday, and more importantly, it's The Wing Bowl! Danny's finalist wing sauces go head to head to decide this season's winner against Brando's beer selections. Todd's Bucs are in the big game, Brando gives us the scoop on changes coming to NASCAR this season, Lizz Quizz stumps the crew, and we make our predictions for this week in sports.
2021-02-073h 32Ball Busters with Lizz TaylerEp. 6: It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This...The Super Bowl matchup is set, NBA is in full swing, No one is inducted into the MLB Hall of Fame, Danny cooks up some ribs to pair with Brando's beer selections, Lizz quizes the crew, and Todd has a surprise.
2021-02-022h 52The Social Sci-Fi PodcastRevolution of the DaleksHello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. Or should I say welcome back? Before we get started, I would like to apologize for having so little content in 2020. It was a really rough year for everyone. Eventually, we will get through this pandemic and find a new normal. For now, it means recording through Zencastr and not around the dining room table. It means a lot to me to be able to get a podcast up in January and the goal is to have one up each month. First, I'm going to...
2021-01-291h 35How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 19: The Replay: Implicit Bias In Schools IIResearch shows that students of color are given more disciplinary action and harsher punishment than their White counterparts. As our nation has come to a reckoning, we as parents, students, educators, and administrators are examining how biases show up in our classrooms. Even certain names of schools are in the process of being changed to reflect this shift. While these biases are nothing new, moving towards acknowledgement and change are. On this show, Lizz and Mariah discuss tangible ways to decrease implicit bias in your classroom and schools. We recommend that you listen to the episode in its entirety...
2021-01-2531 min
Topic Please!Wrong Things We Thought as ChildrenThis week we discuss way we thought things worked when we were kids. Why does the water change temperature in the shower if the water in the sink gets turned on? Where exactly is the "Black Market"? Can Lizz operate a vehicle with a manual transmission? Does Aaron know when color was invented? Find the answers to these questions and more in this episode.Find our show notes, links to our social media, contact form, and other episodes at topicplease.com.
2021-01-2540 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Episode 18: IEP's Erasing the StigmaIn the United States, more than 7.8 million students qualify for Special Education services (ages 3- 21) during the 2018 to 2019 school year. This number is around 14% of all public school students. However, depending on your population, location, or school setting this number can climb much higher or decrease. In addition, with early detection, special education services have increased tremendously in the school setting since the 1970's. On this episode Lizz and Mariah discuss IEP's (Individual Education Plan) in schools. We outline what parents need to know if their child is found eligible for an IEP, how schools can use t...
2021-01-1533 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp. 3: Make Ball Bustin' Great AgainCoach Vas, Host of the Make Defense Great Again podcast joins the crew in Lizz's absence to preview the start of the NFL Playoffs. Todd's prediction comes true, Brando mourns a Dolphins loss in week 17, and Danny's Browns are in the Playoffs.
2021-01-093h 12How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Teaching your child or student how to fail: Cultivating a Growth MindsetAs we approach 2021, many of us have goals, objectives, and targets for the year. If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that things can happen that are out of our control that change the complete trajectory of our plans. However, the one thing that we will always have is our mindset. On this episode, Lizz and Mariah discuss growth mindset versus fixed mindset. Growth mindset is the belief that one can get better at something with time, effort, and energy. Fixed mindset is the belief that people are born with innate talents, intelligence and abilities and that cannot change...
2021-01-0130 minBall Busters with Lizz TaylerEp. 1: Bird WatchingBall Busters First Episode. Starring former adult film star Lizz Tayler, The Wizard of Fuzz Danny Feedback, The Guru of Good Brew Brando, and The Man Without a Plan Todd. NFL Week 15, Fantasy Football Playoffs, Wing sauce and beer pairings, and Negro League Baseball is Welcomed into the MLB.
2020-12-222h 10
Topic Please!Strange Deaths in History and Other FactsToo bad some of these folks didn't have superpowers. This week Lizz and Aaron discuss some strange deaths and other facts in history.Find our show notes, links to our social media, contact form, and other episodes at topicplease.com.
2020-12-2059 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Mind full or Mindful: How to Teach Mindfulness to YouthThese days it feels like we constantly hear the terms "be mindful of _____." At this point, mindfulness has become a verb, noun, preposition (and everything in between) making it difficult to understand it's true meaning. On this episode, Lizz provides a clear definition of what mindfulness is, dispels common myths about mindfulness, and the benefits of living mindfully. Mariah gives tips on how to get your students motivated to practice mindfulness and make it meaningful and relevant to their daily lives. Apps for mindfulness: My life, Calm, InsightKobe Bryant & MindfulnessKo...
2020-12-1836 min
Topic Please!Annoying AnnoyancesHear about traffic, rude people, bathroom etiquette, and more this week as Lizz and Aaron talk about things they find annoying. We take a look at some listener comments and discuss them.Find our show notes, links to our social media, contact form, and other episodes at topicplease.com.
2020-12-1339 min
Topic Please!Why to Say Happy HolidaysLizz and Aaron talk about some different holidays that occur in December and why it is ok to say Happy Holidays or whatever holiday greeting you wish. It is not meant to be offensive but rather to be inclusive when you don't know what holiday(s) an individual celebrates.Find our social media links, contact form, and other episodes at topicplease.com
2020-12-0631 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?The Holidays: Teaching Youth How to Cope with the New NormalMost of our country is experiencing an uptick in Covid-19 cases. If 2020 taught us anything, reality is, we will have anything but a normal holiday season. On this episode we address a few topics regarding the holidays and coping with Covid-19. How are we as adults coping with the ever changing landscape? Subsequently, how are we teaching our children and students to accept this reality? Lizz and Mariah both share personal stories of what they are grateful for. Radical acceptance is accepting things as they are and not as they should be. The more that we...
2020-11-2030 min
Topic Please!Time TravelLizz and Aaron talk about time travel with their special guest Justin. We talk about when we would go and what we would want to see.We also take a quiz to see what period we should time travel to. You can take the quiz too at https://www.magiquiz.com/quiz/when-should-you-travel-in-time/.Send us your questions and topic suggestions to feedback@topicplease.comFollow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/topicpleasecastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/topicplease/
2020-11-1631 min
Faking ItFaking It - Episode #9 -Host Hour - With Guest Lizz HodgsonGuest host Ava McDonald interviews Faking It host Lizz Hodgson about her creative endeavours.
2020-11-141h 07How Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Election Results: Can you see the other side?On this special episode, Lizz & Mariah discuss the 2020 presidential election results. We talk about how parents, teachers, and counselors can effectively speak to youth about the election, news cycle, and social media. This episode also talks about the value in honoring the other side of your personal political beliefs, even when you don't agree. We understand that many people do not hold the same beliefs as we do. We encourage and challenge you to listen to this episode and push yourself towards understanding. Like, comment, share and follow us on Instagram @howcometheydidntpodcast.comSend us an...
2020-11-0939 min
Topic Please!Elections and Harry PotterWith the 2020 presidential election, we chose not to talk about Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Instead, we talk about the first election and how some of the process has changed over the years as well as how things haven't changed much. This episode is dubbed by Lizz as our least funny episode yet. We did record this shortly before the polls closed on November 3rd. Hopefully you learn a little something.We also talk a little bit about what it would be like if we lived in the Harry Potter Universe.
2020-11-0826 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Implicit Bias in Schools: Part IIOn this episode Mariah & Lizz continue their conversation about implicit bias in schools. This episode is packed with tangible ways that as a teacher, administrator, or a school we can work to effectively decrease bias. We also share personal stories of how we have experienced implicit bias. We understand that this is a journey and will continue this conversation. Let us know how you are working to decrease bias in your school by emailing us at howcometheydidntpodcast@gmail.com or sending us a message on IG @howcometheydidntpodcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to ma...
2020-10-2332 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Interview with Dr. Lizz Dexter-MazzaDr. Lizz Dexer-Mazza is not only co-host of our podcast she is an accomplished author, psychologist, business owner, mother, and wife. Currently, DBT STEPS-A has been implemented in hundreds of schools around the world, reaching thousands of children. On this episode, Mariah interviews Lizz about why she was attracted to psychology, how she started her practice, mistakes she made along her journey, and her overall mission as a psychologist. Lizz also talks about how she wrote the book and barriers she overcame to have DBT STEPS-A implemented in hundreds of schools. She discusses the skills she uses to balance a...
2020-10-1641 min
Topic Please!Does this sound offal to you?We talk about what superpowers we would like to have and Lizz talks about a few food dishes from across the pond.Send us your questions and topic suggestions to feedback@topicplease.comFollow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/topicpleasecastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/topicplease/
2020-10-1227 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Why positive reinforcement works.On this show we discuss positive reinforcement and why it works. This episode breaks down step by step how teachers & parents can implement positive reinforcement in their classrooms and at home. Lizz defines reinforcement, punishment and what increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring. Mariah shares a personal story on how she transformed her SEL from chaos to a cohesive enjoyable class for her and her students. If you feel yourself being the "stop" police at home, at your job, or you are trying decrease a certain behavior this episode is especially for you. Check out the show "100 Humans"...
2020-09-2429 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?What is SEL?Today's show is about the buzzword SEL (socio emotional learning). This episode will feature special guest Dr. Jim Mazza who will explain SEL and how it is used across grade levels, and why this curriculum is absolutely necessary in schools. Mariah will discuss she is applying DBT STEPS A in her current role and how she has used creativity to overcome barriers and increase staff buy in. Lizz will discuss how she has effectively implemented DBT STEPS A in hundreds of schools around the country.Send us your questions and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @howcometheydidntpodcast.
2020-09-1135 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Oh no, we are going back already?!?On this show Lizz & Mariah discuss what the school plans are for returning back to school. What is the biggest worry/concern for the fall and returning to school? How to engage students you have never physically met and what does a hybrid schedule mean for therapy. We also discuss strategies on how to get comfortable with Covid-19 and best practices for teletherapy. We also discuss how to buid a genuine connection while using teletherapy.Send us your questions and follow us on Instagram @howcometheydidntpodcast.You can also send us questions to howcometheydidntpodcast@gmail.com.
2020-09-0431 minHow Come They Didn't Teach Me That In School?Why are we called "how come they didn't teach me that in school"Today you will learn about the host Lizz & Mariah and what "how come they didn't teach me this in school?" podcast is all about.Send us your questions and follow us on Instagram @howcometheydidntpodcast.You can also send us questions to howcometheydidntpodcast@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-09-0214 minArise, My Darling PodcastEp 1.10 Our Soul House - with Dr. Patty Hanna WoodleyWhy does the idea of spiritual warfare make us uncomfortable? James 4:6-8 tells us "'God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." The spiritual battle is real and we need to learn to do battle. In this episode we spend time allowing God to use the prophetic imagination we introduced last week, to walk us through our soul house. This is a precious place in each of us and Patty s...
2020-06-1038 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastGood Omens, Pt. 2Hello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. Before we get started, I would like to apologize for how late this episode is coming to you and assure you that it was recorded before official quarantine began. It has been a rough couple of months. While I would rather be quarantined in the Gee Cave consuming media and creating content, I have still had to go to work. It's been rough on my mental health and as much as I love editing this podcastn I couldn't do it. When you have four tracks...
2020-05-1100 minArise, My Darling PodcastEp 1.2 - AriseIn Song of Songs 2:10-13, we are invited into the passionate adventure of the resurrection life. "Arise my darling, my beautiful one, and come!" Join Lizz and Andrea as they reflect on the Lent and Easter season and how Jesus has invited them into this grand adventure!Send us your comments!
2020-04-1531 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastGood Omens, Pt. 1Hello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. You're about to listen to part one of a special two part episode. We watched and discussed the first three episodes of the Amazon Original miniseries Good Omens. We also discussed the book it was based on, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch. Written by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett and published in 1990. We talked about a little of the controversy surrounding the release on Amazon Prime, some of the easter eggs in the show to honor the late Terry Pratchett , a...
2020-03-1300 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastCartoons with The Shake UpsHello, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. This month, I invited The Shake Ups, a local band to the Geek Cave to watch and talk about cartoons. When I say local, I mean to Indianapolis, but they run all over the Midwest and perform catchy songs in costumes from their favorite cartoons. The Head Geek has had them on the Indiana Geeking Podcast a few times, and you are already familiar with Luisanna from year one of this podcast. Now, I know it wasn't Saturday morning, it was Sunday afternoon, but there was still cereal...
2020-02-1400 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastLooking AheadHello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. This month we have a short episode, and it may be a little odd. This is what happens when plans fall through and instead of a full podcast, you get the ramblings from Lizz's brain. What I have learned from this is I need other people to talk to. A script is a good idea, but hard for me to get right and when I ad-lib it gets weird. Anyway, about this episode. There is a little bit about year one, if you haven't listened go check...
2020-01-1000 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastResolutionHello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-Fi. We got off track with a couple of special episodes about VoltCon 2019, but we have returned to close out the year with the holiday episode of Doctor Who, and last episode of the podcast for 2019. In this 2019 New Year Episode, the Doctor and the crew come across a group of archaeologists that have dug up one of the Doctor's old foes. Watching it with Lizz this month is Kendra, Luisanna, and Rachel. They discuss the episode, talk about the Series 12 trailer that had dropped just a day...
2019-12-1300 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastVoltcon, Part 2Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Social Sci-Fi podcast. I am proud to share part two of the VoltCon interviews. I had a lot of fun at the convention and was super excited to talk to Mama Voltron (Marika Levine) about her trip to Indiana and her love of Voltron. I also spoke to Chris Helms from Muncie, IN about his experience. In addition, I talked to several vendors about the show, and have linked their stores down below. Finally, at the end of this podcast are the full interviews I used as teasers in part one...
2019-11-2900 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastVoltCon Part 1 - Happy Birthday Voltron!Hello again, and welcome to another episode of Social Sci-fi. For this special episode, I'm not talking about a show or a movie. Instead, I'm talking about a little convention I was able to help out with this past October, called VoltCon. As I was there, I decided to break out the podcast equipment and interview guests, vendors, and attendees. I was having such a great time, and I was hearing all kinds of wonderful feedback, so I wanted to talk to people about the con. Then, when the show was over and the dust settled a bit, I i...
2019-11-2200 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastThe Battle of Ranskoor Av KolosHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz wraps up Doctor Who series 11 with the return of an old adversary in "The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos." She is joined by Luisanna and Rachel to talk getting Luisanna caught up with the previous episode, the return of "Tim Shaw," and the idea of revenge. Lizz has also started becoming adept at the editing, with this episode being another episode she did the lion's share of the editing on. All I did was add the intro music...
2019-11-0800 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastIt Takes You AwayHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz starts getting to the end of Doctor Who series 11 with the episode "It Takes You Away." She is joined by Kendra and Rachel to watch, and discuss, the episode that takes the crew to the fjords of modern day Norway, where they encounter a long-lost face. This episode comes in at under an hour, so it's perfect for your lunch break! You know, if your lunch break is approximately sixty minutes. Otherwise, it will help fill a couple...
2019-10-1100 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastThe WitchfindersHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz brings together Kendra, Rachel, and Ryck to talk about episode eight of the most recent season of Doctor Who, "The Witchfinders". The crew lands in 17th Centure Lancashire, where they find themselves up to their necks in a witch hunt, made even worse by the arrival of King James I! This episode clocks in at under an hour, so keep that in mind as you grab a cool beverage, put on your headphones, and let the group fill...
2019-09-1300 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastKerblam!Happy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz brings together the largest group yet, with John joining Kendra, Rachel, and Ryck to talk about episode seven of the most recent season of Doctor Who, "Kerblam!". Upon delivery of a fez (of course) that contains a cry for help on the packing slip, the Doctor and the crew go to check out Kerblam!, a company that is in no way similar to Amazon, to see what is going on. After watching this, Lizz and her crew talk about the...
2019-08-0900 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastDemons of the PunjabHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz brings together Kendra and Luisanna to talk about episode six of the most recent season of Doctor Who, "Demons of the Punjab". This episode takes a look at the background event, talks about the science of the Tardis, and touches on how you take everything your family tells you at face value. This episode clocks in at under an hour, so keep that in mind as you grab a cool beverage, put on your headphones, and let the...
2019-07-1200 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastThe Tsuranga ConnectionHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz brings together Kendra and Rachel to talk about episode five of the most recent season of Doctor Who, "The Tsuranga Conundrum". This episode was your basic "base under siege" episode, as Rachel put it, but there was still some things the panel took a look at, and focused on. Since we didn't have a huge panel this week, and because this was more like one of your typical Doctor Who episodes, this month's podcast isn't really long, clocking...
2019-06-1400 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastArachnids in the UKHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz brings together Kendra, Luisanna, and Ryck to talk about episode 4 of the most recent season of Doctor Who, "Arachnids in the U.K.". They talk about the episode, their like (or dislike) of spiders, and look at allegories between what happened in the episode, and what's going on right now in the world not protected by a Time Lord. So, sit back, and let the crew fill your ears for the next hour and change as they talk about spiders...
2019-05-1000 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastRosaHappy Friday, readers and listeners! We are back with another episode of the Social Sci-Fi Podcast! This month, Lizz brings together Kendra, Rachel, and Luisanna to talk about episode 3 of the most recent season of Doctor Who, "Rosa". They talk about the episode, and also talk about their experiences with racism, as well as sexism. This is a fairly serious episode, covering a very serious topic, and I encourage everybody to plug in, and give the panel the next hour and eighteen minutes to fill your ears with their thoughts, their experiences, and their advice, both from a social...
2019-04-1200 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastBonus - Captain MarvelMy friends! With extra time this month, and the release of a film that's garnered a lot of attention due to trolls hating on a female protagonist, the Team Geeking Family of Podcasts is happy to bring you an extra episode of Social Sci-Fi! In this episode, Lizz sits down with Luisanna, John, and Mike to talk about the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel! Join them as they talk about the outcry, the actual film, and some history and discussion about the character and hopes for the rest of the MCU as the...
2019-03-2200 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastThe Ghost MonumentMy friends! Social Sci-Fi is back with not only their second episode, but the second episode of Doctor Who's Series 11, "The Ghost Monument"! In this episode, Lizz sits with returning guest Rachel, as well as new guests Kendra and Ryck, to talk about this episode and some of the points the episode touches on. Points like guns, friendship, family, loyalty, and more. In additiion, Rachel gives Who North America some love, the Hunger Games are touched upon, and there is just good conversation to be had. So please, put on your headphones, grab a cup...
2019-03-0800 minThe Social Sci-Fi PodcastThe Woman Who Fell To EarthMy friends! Today, we have the newest podcast from the Team Geeking Family of Podcasts! On the inaugural episode of Social Sci-Fi, Lizz sits down with three friends to start looking at her focus for the first year of the podcast, series 11 of Doctor Who! This was the season that brought us our first female Doctor, a group of three companions, and a brand new showrunner! This month, they talk about their feelings when the Twelfth Doctor (Peter Capaldi) regenerated, touch a bit on the fan reaction to the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor...
2019-02-0800 min
The Audio ArmoryEpisode 39: BayonetsWe will fight up close, seize the moment and stay in it, it's either that or meet the business end of a bayonet! We're talking about everyone's favorite ineffective gun attachments in this week's episode! How did they evolve? How mad does Emily get about LiZz stealing her jokes? The answers await within, plus a return to an old trend with the Blacksmith's Tip of the Week.
2018-09-0830 minThe Audio ArmoryEpisode 24: Spears, Guisarmes, and BardichesWe're sorry that LiZz sounds like she's recording from a cave in this one. We're not quite sure what happened. Maybe she fell down a cave and we just weren't aware of it? Regardless, we're talkin' about good ol' fashioned spears this week, and some of their variants! Did you know it's totally impracticable to throw a spear? And how do you say half of those things in this week's title? The answer to these questions and more lie beyond that play button. Plus, a rare Bard's Tip of the Week!
2017-09-0723 min