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The Dinner PlanWhat Eric Kim Cooks When It’s Just Too Hot OutYou've seen Eric Kim’s NYT Cooking recipes and videos. In this episode, host Maggie Hoffman chats with Eric about what he really craves when summer hits, the old cookbooks and Food Network shows he loves most, and the recipe developer he considers his food media soulmate. ___Thanks to Anyday for supporting this episode. Curious about Anyday’s microwave-safe, freezer-safe, dishwasher-safe glass cookware? Head to CookAnyday.com and use code DINNERPLAN for 15% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-07-031h 12
Off Of The Couch PodcastKim VanDolah, Return To SimpleKim VanDolah is a Health Coach who recently authored the book Return To Simple: A Journey of Hope and Truth, as a way to spread the message of health through simple steps and a simple diet. She enjoys sharing her message in her community, especially with the Amish population in her area who can face a different type of challenge. Find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/return2simple, Amazon https://a.co/d/fCRYU87, and at Return2Simple.com.2025-05-2834 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 69. We're All a Little Diagnosably Mad Here (and Narcissistic)In this episode, we talk about the multitude of mental disorders and mental illnesses that are present in all of our favorite cartoons, like Tangled, the Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and more! We especially focus on Winnie the Pooh and how the diverse character lineup reflects society. Check it out! Books Referenced: Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne 2025-02-2835 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 68. Untold HistoriesThis episode tells 3 stories for Black History Month: the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1971 Race Riots at Travis AFB, California, and the recently discovered mass graves behind a jail in Mississippi. We go into some similar threads from each of these histories, along with the connections I'm still seeing from all of my students and their stories. These stories and pieces of history are crucial to our understanding of the state of society and we can't let them be forgotten. 2025-02-2039 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 67. Health and Black HistoryIn this episode, let's talk about what true allyship looks like, how we can incorporate antiracist actions into our everyday lives, and the dangerous decisions that can result from a lack of diverse perspectives, especially in our healthcare (looking at you, James Marion Sims and RFK Jr).Check it out!2025-02-1324 min
The Spirit & Truth PodcastConference Speaker Series: Dr. Kim MaasOn today's episode Matt, Emma and Maggie are on zoom with Dr. Kim Maas. Dr. Maas has authored several books including Prophetic Community, The Way of the Kingdom, and her most recent publication Finding Our Muchness. She holds a Doctorate from United Theological Seminary, and previously pastored in The Foursquare Church.
Dr. Maas will be speaking at the upcoming Spirit & Truth conference in Conroe TX. To register for that conference go to:
https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conferences
2025-02-111h 01The Spirit & Truth PodcastConference Speaker Series: Dr. Kim MaasOn today's episode Matt, Emma and Maggie are on zoom with Dr. Kim Maas. Dr. Maas has authored several books including Prophetic Community, The Way of the Kingdom, and her most recent publication Finding Our Muchness. She holds a Doctorate from United Theological Seminary, and previously pastored in The Foursquare Church.
Dr. Maas will be speaking at the upcoming Spirit & Truth conference in Conroe TX. To register for that conference go to:
https://www.spiritandtruth.life/conferences
2025-02-111h 01The Hard TruthEpisode 66. Who's the Real Villain in Rainbow Fish?In this episode, let's talk about what messages our favorite kids books are actually sending and how you can support your local library! Spoiler: Rainbow Fish is not as awesome as we remember.Books Referenced:The Going to Bed Book by Sandra BoyntonRainbow Fish by Marcus PfisterMusic Class Today! by David Weinstone(Please don't shadowban me for this) Mein Kampf by Adolph Hitler2025-02-0622 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 65. Anger Drives ChangeI know we're angry and disheartened, but let's do something about it. Keep listening to hear what you can do to make a difference, which big companies are rescinding their DEI policies, and what campaign finance reform is.
We've got this!
2025-01-2731 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 64. AI But Who's Responsible?This is Part 3 of our A.I. series, and this time we're diving into the heartbreaking reality of what happens when kids and teens are left unsupervised with A.I. chatbots. Let's talk about Sewell Setzer III's story, Character.AI, and more. I close out the episode with some ideas of what we can do in an A.I. saturated society to help take care of each other.
2025-01-1533 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 63. AI Is ThirstyyyyIn this Part 2 AI episode, I dive into a newfound concern with environmental impacts and Artificial Intelligence drinking all of our fresh water. I discuss when ChatGPT-4 is predicted to be using as much water as a certain country and what is being done to avoid that.
Check it out!
2025-01-0521 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 62. Is A.I. Usage in School Cheating?The question we've all been wondering about! No matter where you look, there's A.I. generated content all around us, from school to work to social media. Keep listening to find out how I feel about it! 2024-12-0718 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 61. Silence is a LuxuryIn this episode, I talk about my take on social justice warriors, Marcellus Williams, and Javion McGhee. Plus, I go over how Caitlin Clark shows the perfect example of what growth can look like in a social setting.
Check it out!
Books Referenced:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 2024-09-2416 min
The Wellness HoodEp 39 – Maggie Kim & Sunaree Chawla – What is Functional Nutrition?Functional Nutrition
Summary: Today we have an exciting episode with two exceptional guests: Maggie Kim and Sunaree Chawla.
Maggie is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, specialising in helping women overcome anxiety through personalised nutrition and coaching. Sunaree, a Functional Nutritionist, combines her diverse culinary experiences and personal health journey to offer natural, sustainable health solutions.
We'll explore Functional Nutrition, its scope, and unique approaches, including the six core foundations of health, and the importance of sleep, stress, and movement. Maggie and Sunaree will share their comprehensive intake process, the magic of the Functional...2024-06-3056 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 60. June Historical Highlight: Laverne CoxLet's talk about the inspirational LGBTQ icon, Laverne Cox! I talk about her backstory, her many accolades, and most importantly, share some of her most motivational comments as she paves the way towards gender equality, especially in the transgender community. Check it out!
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Perrysburg PodcastRotary Park - with insights from Maggie Dreier and Jennifer Engelmann from The Ability Center of Greater ToledoThis episode has three parts: Part One is general information Part Two is a list of 10 features Park Three is an interview with Maggie and Jennifer from The Ability Center Perrysburg Rotary Community Park 26350 Fort Meigs Road Perrysburg, OH 43551 Click here for the YouTube version. All videos are from early in the morning (May/June 2024). The FULL show notes are on on the website: perrysburgpodcast.com/47 Know someone who might like this episode? Share it with them! Popular links are belo...2024-06-1429 min
Online Creator PodcastEp 079 [GUEST] Honest Marketing and Sustainable Business Practices with Maggie PattersonJoin us this week as we sit down with Maggie Patterson, an expert in creating sustainable business models rooted in honesty and integrity. In this enlightening episode, Maggie shares her wealth of knowledge on avoiding the pitfalls of manipulative marketing tactics and focusing on strategies that genuinely benefit both entrepreneurs and their clients.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why honest marketing is crucial for long-term business successHow to implement sustainable practices that align with your core valuesInsights into building a business that not only thrives but also contributes positively to the community2024-06-1144 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 59. Information OverloadIn this episode, I talk about the massive overload of misinformation, disinformation, and fearmongering that is happening all over social media. I've got some advice from Britany Williams on what we can do as parents and also how we can prioritize and filter some of this information that we're surrounded with every day. Check it out! 2024-06-0319 min
EntrepreneurialPointz: Making Biking Safer | Maggie Bachenberg, Co-FounderMaggie Bachenberg is the Co-Founder of Pointz, a bike safety app that offers safe navigation, route customization and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance to make people feel safer on their bikes. Maggie has been grinding away at Pointz for 4 years and was part of Techstars in 2022. Maggie shares how having shared values makes her relationship with her co-founder more resilient, how former founders tend to give the best advice, and how she's learned to set boundaries after experiencing burnout. I admire her focus and love for making her customers happy and incorporating customer feedback throughout her product development process. Speaking with...2024-06-0247 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 58. If You Don't Like It, Don't Read ItLet's talk about censorship and the apparent war on public libraries. I go over the American Library Association's 2023 Data Report and their Top 10 Most Challenged List, along with religious materials and sex education in public schools. Check it out!
Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023:
1. Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
2. All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
3. This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson
4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
5. Flamer by Mike Curato
2024-05-2738 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 57. Pinoy Pride! May Historical HighlightHappy AAPI Month! To celebrate, we've got an episode all about Filipino culture, food, languages, and a special highlight of Jose Rizal's incredible life. Reggie joins us to share her experience growing up as a Filipino-American, as well as her take on mental health in a Filipino household.
Books Referenced:
"I'm Glad My Mother Died" by Jennette McCurdy
"Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner2024-05-1859 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 56. Affirmative Action or Blatant Bias?Mason Zhang joins me in this episode with his underdog story as we discuss the recent Supreme Court case against Harvard that banned affirmative action in higher education. We debate Kenny Xu's take on Asian Americans scoring higher on standardized testing than their peers, as well as what the future of selection committees in higher education should look like.
Books referenced:
Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller
House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer
2024-05-1137 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 55. Capital Punishment is Just Legal LynchingBuckle up! Let's deep dive into capital punishment, the racial bias behind it, the most vulnerable victims, and more.
2024-05-0546 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 54. Aesthetics or FunctionLet's talk about the INSANE gender price gap in baby clothes and the sizing differences between boy and girl clothes. And, should a stranger be able to tell the gender of a baby at just a glance? I've got some thoughts... 2024-04-1321 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 53. Happily Never After with a Baby?Daniel and I tackle another glamorized & overly romanticized aspect portrayed on social media. Did you know that one fifth of couples break up within 12 months of having their first baby? Let's take a look at the reasons why and how we can combat them.
2024-04-0639 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 52. Antiracist BabiesLet's talk about the message behind "what are you?" and especially "where are you from?"
Let's focus on separating the actions from the people and how acceptance is bred, not born.
Let's learn how to be decent human beings.
Books Referenced:
Educated by Tara Westover
Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi 2024-03-1323 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 51. Insights from an InfluencerJoin our conversation as Jess, a certified personal trainer, tells her story of becoming an influencer, her experience going viral on social media, and what she thinks about children wanting to get into content creation.
Books Referenced:
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 2024-03-0537 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 50. Getting a Seat at the TableIn this episode, I'm joined by Taryn as we discuss women with STEM backgrounds, women censoring other women, and the significance of encouraging open communication from women in male-driven career fields.
Books Referenced:
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
The Bhagavad-Gita 2024-02-2549 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 49. A Girl's Girl (Taylor's Version)It's time. Let's talk about it. NFL coverage, male bias against women involvement in social roles, Swifties, let's talk about it all. 2024-02-0820 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 48. Thiccc PartnersLet's talk about the real difficult discussions! The hard truth of when (and if) it's okay to bring up weight changes with your partner.
P.S. I love all my listeners and hope you feel the same love for yourself 2024-01-3121 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 47. Down with the DrankJoin me and my guest host, Sam, as we discuss our experience with living an alcohol-free lifestyle! We talk about all the benefits we've seen so far, the social pressures we've encountered with some tips on how to combat them, as well as the generational differences with drinking.
Cheers!
Books/Podcasts Referenced:
National Park After Dark
She Explores by Gale Straub
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The New Manager Podcast153. Create Great Relationships at Work with Maggie ReyesWhat do new managers need to know about working with HR? And what can you do to create great relationships at work -- with your manager, your team, and internal clients?
This episode covers all that and more, with special guest Maggie Reyes. Before becoming a Master Certified Life Coach and expert in marriage and relationships, Maggie worked in HR. In this episode she shares her wisdom, strategic perspective, and practical tips to help you manage more effectively and lead more authentically.
Follow Maggie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiereyes/
2024-01-0849 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 46. New Parent RequestsThis episode is for all the people without kids! I talk about some of the things people do with newborns that I never realized before having a kid that I wish would stop.
Enjoy! 2024-01-0631 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 45. Don't Be The First To Tell Yourself NoWe have a special guest appearance for this motivational pick-me-up episode before the holidays! JC and I talk about the importance of setting lofty goals, putting in the work, and never self-eliminating from the competition before giving it your all. And, of course, what's a motivational episode without a little discussion on the power of failing, haters, and Matt Rife.
*Disclaimer: not my best audio editing skills but I PROMISE the content is worth it! 2023-12-2036 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 44. Santa?!Join our discussion on whether we should raise our kiddo to believe in Santa or not. Also, chime in on the Spotify poll so we can narrow down why Daniel is such a grinch! 2023-12-1423 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 43. How Naan Bread Came From ColonizersIn this episode, I talk about chai tea, white chocolate mocha, naan bread, and other silly, redundant phrases we use every day that tell a much deeper story about our culture and our history.
2023-12-0718 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 42. Mediocre Moms = Perfect DadsIn this episode, Daniel and I talk about some parental expectations we've encountered so far as new parents, how Millennial Dads are raising their kids differently than previous generations, and why we think getting a puppy is great prep for a baby.
Also, listen for my reaction to people's concern about Daniel's sleep while I was in labor HA2023-11-0825 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 41. In Healthcare Influencers We Trust?What's with all this doubt about our healthcare system lately? Do we trust healthcare influencers more than our assigned doctors in our community? Also, how do I actually feel about Halloweentown? Keep listening to find out!
2023-09-2448 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 40. The Mental Load & Girl Dinner!Let's talk about what mental load is and why it's so draining, plus how to manage household chores with someone who has ADHD, and how girl dinner fits into all of this??? 2023-09-1630 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 39. Travis Kelce & OverachieversLet's kick off the NFL season with a little football talk, Travis Kelce's overachieving tendencies, and how this first game was a great representation of what happens when bad leaders overwork their strongest players without holding their other people accountable.
Check it out! 2023-09-0929 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 38. Social Media is Turning Us All Into Joan RiversThis episode dives into some of the not so pretty effects of social media (pun intended). I talk about the surge in aesthetic procedures, the damaging effects of too much social media usage, and most importantly, to hate the game not the player.
Check it out! 2023-09-0242 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 37. Unconditional Friends, or nah?Daniel and I discuss our differing expectations for our friendships, some of the complications that can arise when those expectations aren't met, and how we think we can combat failing friendships.
Let us know what you think! 2023-08-2736 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 36. Interracial PartnershipsHow is 90 Day Fiancé embracing diversity and inclusion? Why are some ethnicities so much more likely to marry outside of their race or not? Is it weird for someone to only want to date a specific ethnicity? Keep listening to find out! 2023-08-2122 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 35. It's Not Just LuckHere's another phrase that I think does more harm than good. We use luck to undermine people's success and achievements, rather than give them the credit that they deserve.
Check it out! 2023-08-1219 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 34. Are You Sure About That?"Are you sure about that?"
"No, but I'm going to do it anyway"
If this sounds like you, take a listen to this episode on supporting people's life choices, especially when they conflict with yours. I talk about going against the grain with lifestyles, why it's so important to support each other's goals, and why I think you should take that unknown next step, even if you don't feel ready yet.
Enjoy!2023-08-0522 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 33. The Truth about the JuiceThis week's episode covers the dichotomy between bodybuilders' openness with using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) and the increasing popularity with young kids. I talk about the tragic passing of
"Joesthetics" at such a young age and the history of steroid usage in professional athletes. 2023-07-3040 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 32. Standing Up Against Family Belief Systems"We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time." Brene Brown
Families can be tricky. Rejecting their belief systems can be even harder. Keep listening to hear our recent challenges with some decisions we've made and why we think it matters to make those difficult, unlikeable decisions. 2023-07-2227 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 31. Recognizing & Listening to Your Triggers!This episode is all about doing the dirty work and some deep soul searching to really listen to what our emotions are trying to tell us when we get triggered by something. I talk about the memories that can be stored in our body and also the issue with being judgmental about people's lunches. :(
2023-07-1532 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 30. Stay at Home Moms & Military SpousesThe real unsung heroes here... This episode is all about how we treat military spouses and SAHM's. I talk about why I think some communities have such a hard time accepting their roles and what we can do to change some of those thought patterns. Bonus! Some golden advice from the beautiful soul Elyse Myers 2023-07-0831 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 29. Is Technology Making Us Smarter?We have a guest appearance on this episode! We talk about the quick progression of technology, across a variety of career fields, and we discuss whether it helps or hinders us. AI and deep fakes make an entrance, along with the potential impacts of being too reliant on technology.
Check it out! 2023-07-0132 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 28. Maybe Drugs are the Answer?Several articles have been coming out recently on the use of MDMA (Ecstasy) and how it turned a white supremacist's life around. I give you the whole rundown, plus some backstory on the history of psychedelic studies we've done since the 1970's. Can these types of drugs actually cure extremist views and make people more loving? Keep listening to find out more!
2023-06-2532 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 27. How Toxic Masculinity Leads to the Decline of Men's Mental Health AwarenessHappy Father's Day to all the dad's out there! This episode is for the boys. I talk about some dangerous comments to make to Dad's on Father's Day, society's role in mental health awareness among men, and how toxic masculinity plays into all of this (and not in the way you think).
Give it a listen! Then give your guy friends a listen... Seriously, they probably need it. 2023-06-1834 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 26. Pepper in the Fruit Salad? JK It's PoliticsPlot twist! Who would've thought I'd touch on politics or religion in my podcast, but here we are. Trust me on this one! It's worth your time and not nearly as boring as it sounds. :) 2023-06-1124 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 25. Stereotypes & Falsified InclusivityAre you living in a cultural bubble with a falsified sense of inclusivity? Keep listening to find out! I unpack some of the stereotypes we've gotten so far since moving out of California and I talk about where I think all these biased comments are stemming from. 2023-06-0422 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 24. Generations and Animals and Happiness?My final podcast episode in California! Why are older generations so against Millennials only having pets or treating their pets like kids? Keep listening to hear my theory 2023-05-1414 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 23. Names & IdentityDaniel and I experience some cultural pushback on our naming selections for our kiddo. Hear more about my thoughts on that and why I think names are so important to appreciating your cultural identity. 2023-05-0726 minThe Hard TruthEpisode 22. Infertility ChallengesI get personal on this episode, but I talk about things I wish I knew a year ago and what I wish people had told me.
Also, if you're a guy, still give it a listen! I've got some nuggets of advice for you, too.
2023-04-2925 min
Crime Time Podcast With Maggie StenSydney Criminal Lawyer Maggie Sten Podcast Joh Bailey Part 2Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyer Maggie Sten Crime Time Podcast with Joh Bailey Part 2.
As one of Australia’s most respected and dedicated hair talents, Joh Bailey’s name has become synonymous with not only beautiful hair but with glamour and style.
His dedication to his craft as well as his clientele has seen his name rise to icon status throughout the country; garnering him international recognition and ensuring his longevity as Australia's most loved stylist. He and his salons have become an institution in the Sydney scene and evolved into a brand unto itself that ventures way bey...2023-03-3038 minCrime Time Podcast With Maggie StenMaggie Sten Criminal Defence Lawyers Interviews Joh Bailey Part 1Sydney Criminal Defence Lawyer Maggie Sten Crime Time Podcast with Joh Bailey Part 1.
As one of Australia’s most respected and dedicated hair talents, Joh Bailey’s name has become synonymous with not only beautiful hair but with glamour and style.
His dedication to his craft as well as his clientele has seen his name rise to icon status throughout the country; garnering him international recognition and ensuring his longevity as Australias most loved stylist. He and his salons have become an institution in the Sydney scene and evolved into a brand unto itself that ventures way b...2023-03-1628 min
Artist & PlaceMaggie Nowinski - Studio as TerrariumEpisode 7 of Artist & Place with Maggie Nowinski, Easthampton-based interdisciplinary artist, arts educator and curator. Her current body of work is rooted in drawing and printmaking, though her artworks usually take the format of installation and combine traditional and unusual media, audio, and performative processes. Her work investigates somatic response human emotion through imagined specimen drawings that appear as abject human-botanical entities or specimens. Nowinski’s practice is embodied by an awareness of the conceptual and political inevitability of art making and an adoration for repetition, daily mark-making and long walks. She currently engaged in collaboration with other visual artists, danc...2023-03-101h 31
The Hard TruthEpisode 21. Parental BoundariesWhy do we get pushback whenever we talk about setting boundaries for parents, but not significant others or friends? What do parents think of the estrangement between adult children and their parents?
Listen to find out as I explore some issues and common reasons for parental estrangement.
2023-01-2926 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 20. Martin Luther KING Jr.Here's my short tribute to the real King, Martin Luther King Jr. I talk about his accomplishments, the new Boston statue tribute to him and his wife, his assassination, and some of my favorite quotes of his.
Check it out!
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The Hard TruthEpisode 19. New Year New Me?New Year's Resolutions are here! And with our help, they're here to stay. Support your friends' resolutions, support your own resolutions, and learn a couple tricks to keeping those goals achievable and realistic.
Keep listening for my take on New Year's Resolutions and how I keep myself on track. 2023-01-0723 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 18. Cringy Christmas GreetingsHey everyone! Here's a nice, mellow episode on holiday greetings to coast you through to the New Year.
I talk about why "Merry Christmas" or any other specific holiday greeting to a stranger can be problematic and what we can do instead.
Also, featuring a quick review of the new "Glass Onion" movie on Netflix! Check it out 2022-12-2719 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 17. Careless Christmas CarolsWhat's not to love about a holiday song on date rape or generalizing an entire continent when we meant to talk about 7% of its population?
Listen to find out more of my thoughts on some of the timeless holiday songs that we perpetuate year after year 2022-12-1134 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 16. Holiday StrugglesWe know the holidays can be a very difficult time for many people. Between dealing with that crazy aunt who can't accept your ankle tattoo and finding the perfect gift and paying for those expensive travel plans, the holidays are not always as magical as we make them sound.
So what can we do instead? How can we help those who are struggling?
Keep listening to find out!
2022-11-2820 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 15. The History Behind Black FridayStart your holiday shopping season off the right way with a little backstory on Black Friday and the consumer death trap that we all participate in every year.
I talk about how many millions of people's rent could be covered by the money brought in just on one day of sales in the U.S. and how football games started this whole thing anyway.
Give it a listen! 2022-11-2116 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 14. The Dark Side of ThanksgivingThis week, I dip into the dark side of Thanksgiving... and I'm not just talking about the leg or thigh of the turkey.
I get into the contrast between what we're taught in schools about the holiday and what truly happened, plus the historical background of presidential proclamations on the holidays.
2022-11-1418 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 13. Accents, Identity, and Professionalism???This week, I dip into accents and how (or why) we associate certain accents with certain stereotypes like intelligence. I talk about identity masking, as well as why we have specific expectations for what constitutes professionalism and success. 2022-11-0615 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 12. HomelessnessThis episode is inspired by "The Wrong Family" by Tarryn Fisher. I discuss homelessness, our reactions and emotional responses to seeing them, and the close connection between homelessness and mental illnesses. 2022-10-3017 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 11. My Hard TruthIn this episode, I talk through a recent epiphany I had about where I should maybe be focusing my efforts once I start my teaching career, what my hard truth is, and where that leaves me. 2022-10-1614 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 10. Halloween CostumesMy favorite part of spooky season!! I love Halloween costumes, and this week I talk about how some costumes are a bit more insensitive than others, as well as some of my experiences with people who have crossed the line with their costumes.
2022-10-0822 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 9. Ariel BacklashHave you seen the trailer for the new Disney life-action remake of Ariel? I'm sure you have... and all the hateful backlash Halle Bailey has faced as the lead actress. We dive into that, Donald Glover as Spiderman, Shang-Chi, and more.
Join our conversation!
2022-10-0234 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 8. Blending Cultures & EthnicitiesThis week, I tackle race versus ethnicity and what the future generations will look like when these terms are obsolete.
Added a poll to this one! Let me know what y'all think. 2022-09-2320 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 7. Racial Disparity in Healthcare SettingsThis episode dips into racial inequalities seen in healthcare settings. I talk about why Black women are 3.5 times more likely to die in labor and postpartum scenarios and get some firsthand experience perspectives from a current nurse.
2022-09-1430 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 6. Generational Trauma & People PleasingGenerational Trauma, toxic trauma responses, and Encanto oh my!
We're going all in this week on how trauma responses can manifest themselves differently in members of the same family and I use Encanto as a perfect example of this. Plus, you get to hear a snippet of one of Lin Manuel-Miranda's masterpieces.
2022-08-2824 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 5. Forced DiversityThis week, I unpack some scenarios I've seen of otherization in schools, tv shows, and the workplace that feature token ethnicities.
I talk about whether we should be cherry picking diversity or if it could perhaps lead to more ulterior motives in society.
Let me know your perspectives!
2022-08-2217 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 4. Languages- and their downfallI go full nerd in this episode all about languages- the good and the bad.
Societies and cultures can be made or broken with languages, especially with how we teach languages. I talk about the dangers of our educational system, how language forms our identity, and Chad's. 2022-08-1520 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 3. Racism is RealHeavy hitter this week!
I talk about why I'm invested in this topic, why it's important to discuss, and how it affects everyone in our society.
Racism shouldn't be treated like a swear word that we avoid or hide. It's something that can be changed, one conversation at a time. Join mine 2022-08-0816 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 2. Bad Marketing on Social MediaWhy are we so hateful of each other? Social media is taking to bad marketing techniques now to get more likes and views, but it just builds the competitiveness.
This episode discusses some negative social media trends I'm noticing, how it's leading us to be less supportive of one another and how it causes us to be unable to celebrate in each other's achievements.
Support each other, support yourself!2022-07-3016 min
The Hard TruthEpisode 1. "Good Intentions" are actually bad!We need to stop using "good intentions" as an excuse for awful behaviors. It's not helping anyone2022-07-2516 min
Asian Hustle NetworkKristy Kim // S2 Ep 170 // Credit Cards Built by Immigrants for ImmigrantsWelcome back to Season 2, Episode 170 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Kristy Kim on this week's show.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is...2022-07-2031 min
The Real Expat Wives of ArabiaMAY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH WITH MAGGIE FROM COLOMBIA!!!!Mental Health. A "not so spoken about" topic here in the middle east. Join me as I dig a little deeper into this topic with the amazing Maggie Pulido, a clinical psychologist from Bogota Colombia. Maggie has extensive experience not only helping the latin community navigate these mental health waters but also other expats; both children and adults. The expat community here has benefited from her services as well as local Saudi nationals. She juggles being a mom of 2, wife, and meeting with clients online. She is a true inspiration to all women that come as a trailing spouse w...2022-05-2057 min
Asian Hustle NetworkMai Kim Le // S2 Ep 135 // Worlds ApartWelcome back to Season 2, Episode 135 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Mai Kim Le on this week's show.
We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This...2022-03-1244 min
The Power in Motion PodcastEP 58 - How to Set Health Goals without Dieting with Maggie Landes, MDHappy New Year! On this episode we are joined by recurring guest Maggie Landes, MD for a value packed discussion about New Year’s resolutions. For those who set new year’s resolutions, almost half resolve to lose weight and the number one reason cited for setting this goal is to be healthy. During our interview, Maggie and I discuss how health and weight are not the same thing and how we can actually lose sight of the full picture of health if weight is our primary focus. --- Wh...2022-01-0347 min