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The City\'s BackyardThe City's BackyardThe City's Backyard Ep 162 MELISSA NEWMAN, an artist, teacher, singer, writer, and daughter of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward chats about her book HEAD OVER HEELS about one of America's most legendary iconic couples, her parents!!Melissa Newman is a vocalist, teacher, writer and artist who works primarily in porcelain and stoneware. She has shown work in galleries around the Northeast.  After enjoying a lucrative jingle career she continues to perform frequently with her jazz trio. Melissa spent almost 20 years volunteering and working with the inspiring women at Bedford Hills correctional facility, teaching visual and performing arts there and in other communities. She recently co-edited and designed a coffee table book about her parents, Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman, Head Over Heels, a Love Affair in Words and Pictures published by Little Brown. ...2025-07-0151 minBusiness AhasBusiness AhasDesign Your Happiness | Melissa DiGianfilippo | Business Ahas Ep.26Founder and CEO of Proof Publicity, Melissa DiGianfilippo, is an award-winning PR Executive who has been featured on GMA, CNN, FOX, and Phoenix Business Journal as a 40 Under 40 Most Inspiring Leader throughout her professional career. While finding much success in the PR industry, Melissa walks us through the challenges she faced and the hard decisions she had to make in order to navigate her career to secure happiness.Check out Melissa's PR firm, Proof Publicity, here: https://www.proofpublicity.com/about/To learn more about Board Developer's mission, visit us here: https://boarddeveloper.com/2025-06-0629 minCareer EverywhereCareer EverywhereHow Career Services and Admissions Collaborate at Binghamton University (feat. Lexie Avery and Melissa Lawson)Lexie Avery and Melissa Lawson of Binghamton University share how career services and admissions collaborate to recruit, retain, and support students with career development—before they even step foot on campus. Lexie, the Senior Associate Director of Student Engagement and Career Readiness, and Melissa, the Director of Admissions Communications, have worked closely together for years and built a strong partnership between the career center and admissions.Here are a few key ways the two offices collaborate:The career center participates in admitted student events, exposing students to career services before they even begin classes.Car...2025-05-2852 minIndulge In The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Indulge In The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Sweet by Howl AveryPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/44519to listen full audiobooks. Title: Sweet Author: Howl Avery Narrator: C.J. Grey, Jameson Adams Format: mp3 Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Release date: 05-27-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings Genres: Thriller & Suspense Publisher's Summary: Will wants to meet the perfect man, but it's easier said than done in such a small town. His crush of over a year has no idea he even exists, and ignoring his best friend's advice has only made the problem worse. Rather than limiting himself only to who's available locally, Will turns to the digital world. Cas is...2025-05-276h 35House of ContentHouse of ContentPretty Privilege on the InternetLet's get candid about the unspoken rules of beauty in professional spaces—from dialing down your looks for women interviewers to using your aesthetic as a social currency. Inspired by creators like Vic Path and Avery Bravery, we unpack the three tiers of pretty privilege, where it thrives (spoiler: not in corporate), and whether it empowers or endangers women. From free drinks to the currency of looks, this conversation questions whether beauty is a brand, a burden—or both.In this episode:The rise of pretty privilege on social media—and its real-world rewards and bu...2025-05-2228 minThe Short Term ShowThe Short Term ShowHow Melissa & Chris Jones Turned a “Turnkey” Nightmare into a Thriving STR PortfolioOn this week's episode, Avery is joined by Melissa and Chris Jones, a dynamic investor duo who share how a simple desire for a second home evolved into a thriving short-term rental business and boutique co-hosting company. They walk through their journey from renovating a “turnkey” townhome in Galveston to scaling up with high-performing properties in Broken Bow and Orange Beach. Along the way, they highlight their design strategies, how they stand out in saturated markets, and how word-of-mouth helped them grow a co-hosting portfolio of 25+ properties. Melissa and Chris also offer heartfelt advice for aspiring hosts and share the...2025-05-2131 minAll Things Gymnastics PodcastAll Things Gymnastics PodcastInterview with Utah's Avery NeffAvery Neff just wrapped up her freshman season with the Utes, where she earned four All-American honors and was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Avery also won the Big 12 title on beam and was a regional champion in the all-around and on vault. She accomplished all of this despite suffering two serious ankle sprains in the third week of the season. She joins us to talk about how she overcame that injury and was able to return to the all-around, what it's like being a super competitive person and how that affects her, her recruiting process as...2025-05-191h 11Sippin\' On Sweet TeaSippin' On Sweet TeaSippin' on Sweet Tea with Avery Anna!Episode 508 // Avery Anna joins Slater and Melissa, and we have a deeper convo about talent and who people are to their core! Also, Avery plays "WHO YOU BE TALKIN 'BOUT"2025-04-1437 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E13. QpidBlood will be spilt! Gregory brings "Qpid," the 20th episode of season 4 of The Next Generation, written by Ira Steven Behr and Randee Russell and directed by Cliff Bole. Like "Captain's Holiday," this episode features the recurring character of Vash (and a lot of misogyny). We discuss historical fantasy, amatonormativity, the ideal woman, power, pedagogy, and Q. We also chat about humor, stage fighting, and queer coding. Transcripts are in progress and will be added to this post when complete. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. P...2025-04-021h 21Before the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E12. Captain’s HolidayYou've fulfilled your destiny all too well! Lucy brings "Captain's Holiday," the 19th episode of season 3 of The Next Generation, written by Ira Steven Behr and directed by Chip Chalmers. Like "Inquisition," this episode revolves around an attempted holiday that goes awry. We talk about vacations, misogyny, bodies, liminality, archaeology, and antisemitism. We also discuss pre-trip research, amazing costumes, and our beloved Vash. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. Please let us know what you think about the show! Hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact us on so...2025-03-051h 16Indulge In The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Indulge In The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Mastering Midjourney AI by Avery WrightPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/849to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mastering Midjourney AI Author: Avery Wright Narrator: Virtual Voice Format: mp3 Length: 28 mins Release date: 02-24-25 Ratings: Not rated yet Genres: Art Publisher's Summary:2025-02-2428 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E11. InquisitionI can assure you: this is no game. Melissa brings "Inquisition," the 18th episode of Season 6 of Deep Space Nine, written by Bradley Thompson and David Weddle and directed by Michael Dorn, the actor of Worf; one of only four episodes of Star Trek he directed. Like Elite Force, this episode contains a lot of questionable military ethics. We discuss assessment, astonishment, morality, espionage, truth, and the Promenade. We also geek about homosociality, academic conferences, and the actor William Sadler. Please let us know what you think about the show! Hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact u...2025-01-081h 19Before the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E10. Elite ForceContent Warnings: mention of motion sickness and vomiting Consider this your personal Kobayashi Maru. Gregory brings Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force, a video game released in 2000 by Raven Software. Like "In a Mirror, Darkly," this episode involves the denizens of the Mirror Universe. We discuss first contact, video games, military orders, courtesy, romance, and canonicity. We also chat about Jefferies tubes, stealth, and technobabble. If you don't want to play the game yourself, you can watch the same video Lucy did on Youtube. (The transcript for this episode is in progress and...2024-12-031h 23Before the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E09. In a Mirror, DarklyLove never fails. Lucy brings "In a Mirror, Darkly" Parts 1 and 2, episodes 18 and 19 of Season 4 of Enterprise. Part 1 was written by Mike Sussman and directed by James Conway. Part 2 was written by Mike Sussman and Manny Coto and directed by Marvin V. Rush. Like the 2009 film Star Trek, this double episode explores an alternate history. We talk about compassion, misogyny, dehumanization, censorship, and torture. We also chat about the ongoing story of the mirror universe, biblical references, and these episodes' special intro sequence. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. 2024-11-051h 20A Bend in the RoadA Bend in the RoadEpisode 30: Ben Avery, Australian Journalist/True Crime Podcast HostIn April 1994, Anthea Bradshaw married her high school sweetheart in a beautiful Adelaide wedding. 96 days later, she was found lifeless in a pool of blood,  in Brunei, South East Asia, half a world away from home. This month, Roberta talks with Ben Avery, an Australian journalist and host of the Just Married podcast, who is investigating what really happened to Anthea and dives into our love, and obsession, with True Crime.Things we talked about in this episode: Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery9 News Adelaide Coverage of the Anthea Bradshaw Case...2024-10-0236 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E08. Star Trek 2009Fire everything we've got! Melissa brings the 2009 film Star Trek, written by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman and directed by J.J. Abrams. Like "Crisis Point" and "Crisis Point 2," this movie dives headlong into the action genre. We discuss vilification of labor, misogyny, and character motivations. We also chat about destiny, humor, set design, and lens flares. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. Please let us know what you think about the show! Hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact us on social media, or comment on our website at...2024-09-111h 28The Truth About BurnoutThe Truth About BurnoutNavigating Burnout: Family Vision and Energy Management with Joseph & Melissa NearyIn this enlightening episode, host Avery engages in a heartfelt conversation with Joseph and Melissa Neary, the power couple behind the "Emotional Man Podcast." Together, they delve into the complexities of burnout, exploring its deep-seated connection with energy management and the challenges of balancing a high-demand professional life with family responsibilities. Joseph and Melissa, who coach executive families on building resilient family systems, share their personal stories of navigating burnout and how they found their way back to a healthier, more fulfilling life.   Episode Highlights:   03:12 - Melissa's Battle with Fluctuating Energy Le...2024-08-1231 minThe DesignDash PodcastThe DesignDash PodcastEP 19: Let’s do a Mid-Year Check-InCan you believe we’re already halfway through 2024?! I want you to check in with yourself real quick. Remember those big goals you set for yourself this year? How are you doing? Are you on track to hit them? Or wayyyyyy behind? Reflecting on progress, celebrating wins and learning from our successes and setbacks is an essential part of our growth, along with staying open to new possibilities, and a willingness to adjust our goals if need be. In this episode, Melissa and I reflect on our achievements, challenges, and the invaluable insights shared by our...2024-07-0427 minThe DesignDash PodcastThe DesignDash PodcastEP 18: Feeling Burnt Out? How to Recognize and Recover with Avery ThatcherThis week, Melissa and I had an eye-opening conversation with Avery Thatcher, a burnout recovery and prevention strategist who has transformed her own life from the depths of burnout to one of balance and fulfillment. Avery’s insights and practical tips are not only powerful but also life-changing. What You’ll Discover: The Four Types of Burnout: Avery breaks down the different kinds of burnout and how to identify them in your own life. Recovery Strategies: Learn simple yet effective methods to regain your energy and prevent burnout from taking over. The Power of Self-Care: Discover how small, consistent practic...2024-06-2734 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E05. SarekBedlam! Melissa brings "Sarek," the 23rd episode of season three of Star Trek: The Next Generation, written by Peter S. Beagle and directed by Les Landau. Like "The Sword of Kahless," this episode features a recurring character coming to terms with the end of his career. We talk about illness, aging, dignity, honesty, gender, and violence. We also discuss everyday life in space, Mark Lenard, and retro style. (The transcript for this episode is in progress and will be added to this post when it’s ready.) For images discussed in this episode, visit the epi...2024-05-081h 25The Truth About BurnoutThe Truth About BurnoutOvercoming Burnout: A Journey of Hope and Healing with Joseph ReidIn this deeply personal and poignant episode, Avery engages in a vulnerable conversation with Joseph Reid, founder of Broken People, an international mental health peer support group. Trigger warning: this episode addresses topics such as suicidal ideation and loss due to suicide. Joseph shares his journey of overcoming burnout and finding hope amidst struggles with mental illness, drawing from his own experiences and the tragic loss of a close friend. Joseph Reid loves people. As the driving force behind Broken People, an international beacon of mental health support, he wears many hats, serving as its founder and...2024-05-0632 minEmpowerment with ElizabethEmpowerment with ElizabethMiss Massachusetts USA and Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2024- Melissa Sapini and Avery TurnerI chat with Melissa and Avery about their prep for Miss USA !2024-03-1612 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E03. The Vulcan Hello and Battle at the Binary StarsContent Warnings: discussion of war and war crimes, cannibalism, traumatic brain injury resulting in disorientation, untreated PTSD, desecration of corpses Spoiler Warning: From 1:18:30 to 1:23:34, we discuss a plot point that is revealed in Discovery S01E11, "The Wolf Inside." We come in peace! Lucy brings "The Vulcan Hello" and "Battle at the Binary Stars," the two-part premiere of Star Trek: Discovery, written by Bryan Fuller, Gretchen J. Berg, and Aaron Harberts and directed by Adam Kane. Like "Relativity," these episodes feature a mentor relationship between two women. We discuss the framing of Burnham as a...2024-03-061h 26Data Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FASTData Career Podcast: Helping You Land a Data Analyst Job FAST99: Is a Data Analyst Bootcamp REALLY worth it? w/ Melissa KingsThis episode of the Data Career Podcast features Melissa Kings, a former teacher who transitioned into data analytics through the Data Analytics Accelerator bootcamp. Melissa shares her journey, from deciding to switch careers to successfully landing job offers upon completing the bootcamp. Melissa highlights the various aspects of the bootcamp, including doing projects, developing portfolios, involved networking, and the positive impact of the supportive community within the bootcamp. Connect with Melissa Kings : 🤝 Connect on Linkedin ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dre...2024-02-2839 minThe Truth About BurnoutThe Truth About BurnoutRocket Science, Fulfillment Burnout, and Unveiling the Truth with Melissa Corley Carter  In this episode,  Avery opens the door to a unique conversation with a guest who breaks the mold of traditional burnout narratives. Introducing Melissa Corley Carter, a remarkable rocket scientist. The episode teases the intriguing circumstances of Avery and Melissa's initial meeting and introduces Melissa's awe-inspiring achievement of running marathons on every continent, including the challenging terrain of Antarctica.   As the host of a stress management podcast, Avery sets the tone by acknowledging the cliché phrase "it's not rocket science" and the irony of speaking to an actual rocket scientist. This intr...2024-02-1222 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E02. RelativityContent Warnings: discussion of mental health, incarceration, and sexual harassment; excessive use of mild profanity It's time! Melissa brings "Relativity," the 24th episode of the fifth season of Star Trek: Voyager, written by Bryan Fuller, Nick Sagan, and Michael Taylor and directed by Allen Eastman. Like First Contact, this episode features time travel and the Pogo Paradox. We talk about how Star Trek explores trust, curiosity, and power. We also chat about temporal mechanics, nascent continuity, Seven of Nine's character, space sickness, Janeway's first day, and how Star Trek technology always seems to lag behind the real...2024-02-071h 29The Nourished Young PodcastThe Nourished Young PodcastEp 07: Parenting Twins and Embracing ImperfectionToday, I'm joined by Melissa to talk about the unexpected emotional challenges that come with raising twins and how important it is for parents to regulate their emotions to better guide their children. Melissa shares her proactive approaches to her twins' nutrition and development, and why it is okay to admit our imperfections as parents.Episode Highlights:(00:00 - 01:51) Melissa talks about her experience as a new parent and the unexpected gift of giving birth to twins(07:35 - 08:46) Melissa shares about the challenge she encountered called "cluster feeding", and why emotional regulation is...2024-01-1140 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E01. First ContactContent Warnings: body horror and self-injury; alcohol; frank discussions of sex, caste oppression, misogyny, and misogynoir. In honor of our first episode, Gregory brings Star Trek: First Contact, written by Brannon Braga and Ronald D. Moore and directed by Jonathan Frakes. We discuss Star Trek's views on exceptionalism vs. collectivism, the idea of destiny and the "right timeline," and the film's theme of fantasy and visions as figured worlds. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. We'd love to hear what you think! You can hail us...2024-01-031h 18Before the Future CameBefore the Future CameS01E00. Welcome and Programming NoteWelcome to Before the Future Came, a Star Trek podcast! Now that Hollywood producers have come to their senses regarding labor negotiations with writers and actors, we're returning to Star Trek! If you're just joining us, you can start with episode S00E01: "First Contact." If you're interested in hearing us talk about other utopian science fiction, you can go back and listen to the episodes we released during the strike! Before the Future Came is edited by Lucy Arnold, transcribed by Melissa Avery-Weir, and webmavened by Gregory Avery-Weir. Our theme is “Let’s Pretend” by Jos...2024-01-0304 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS00E04. SCP-6001: AvalonContent Warnings: death and grief, horror themes, excessive but mild obscene language. Our last episode of the Strike Era has us reading "SCP-6001: Avalon" by T Rutherford! We talk about queer phenomenology, pacifism, the incarceration mindset, grief, and epistolary works. We also talk about unifying works of fan fiction, the joy of cats, and explicit vision statements. A glossary to the story for those unfamiliar with the SCP Wiki: https://beforethefuture.space/scp-6001-avalon-glossary/ For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. The SAG-AFTRA strike was...2023-12-061h 23Speaking to InfluenceSpeaking to InfluenceMelissa Schoger of Avery Dennison: "Navigating Mixed Messages: A Finance VP's Journey to Clarity and Collaboration"On this week’s episode, Melissa Schoger, Vice President of Finance for Identification Solutions and Vestcom at Avery Dennison talks with Laura about how she helped teams overcome an instance of mixed messaging to achieve mutual understanding. In this episode you will learn: How Melissa made sure the integrity of a message remained intact after witnessing how different leaders in a meeting had varying takeaways How she learned to take the time to listen to team members on the ground, rather than assume she knew best from a top-down perspective as their General Manager. How she ha...2023-11-2127 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS00E03. The CollapsiumContent Warnings: discussion of sex, torture, self-mutilation, misogyny, body horror, brief mention of suicide. With the AMPTP still refusing to pay actors properly, we discuss The Collapsium by Wil McCarthy! We talk about hard and soft science fiction, wealth and labor, and the book's strange use of appendices. We also touch on wizard battles, robotic freedom, princesses, cloning via teleportation, rivals in genre fiction, and Cherenkov light. For images discussed in this episode, visit the episode page on our website. Our next episode will cover "SCP-6001: Avalon," by T Rutherford. Gregory has prepared...2023-11-081h 59Roberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime ReportSteven Avery: The Injustice is Jaw-Dropping.Are “Convicting a Murderer” & “Making a Murderer” hiding the real agenda behind the movement to free Steven Avery?Show links: 'Innocence Fraud is Real' Warns Crime Lab Report's Chief Managing Editor (prweb.com)Making a Murderer' Prosecutor Who Put Steven Avery Behind Bars Has a Message About the Now-Infamous Case - TheBlazeClear & Convincing - Episode 32 - Wisconsin v. Steven Avery w/Michael Griesbach 12/11 by Talk Radio 490 | Current Events (blogtalkradio.com)The Wrongful Conviction of Forensic Science (player.fm)Thank you, Patrons!Laura, Pavla Reznicek, Lorraine Reid, Sandra Guse Van Zeeland, Isa, Krissy G927, Mi...2023-10-0422 minAvery BeierAvery Beier[Epub] [Download] Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu[Epub] [Download] Peach Blossom Spring by Melissa Fu Download Here https://sr-book-sudut.blogspot.com/61108464-peach-blossom-spring #pdf #epub #ebook #kindle #audiobook #free #download #mobi #html #txt #rtf2023-09-2100 minAvery BeierAvery Beier[Pdf] FREE download The Headmaster's List by Melissa de la Cruz[Pdf] FREE download The Headmaster's List by Melissa de la Cruz Download Here https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/60316881-the-headmaster-s-list #pdf #epub #ebook #kindle #audiobook #free #download #mobi #html #txt #rtf2023-09-2000 minRoberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime ReportSteven Avery UnmaskedListening to Steven Avery’s October 31st, 2005 phone call to Jodi. Did Steven Avery confess to Halbach’s murder?Showlinks: https://youtube.com/watch?v=opmq4_ZwGwA&feature=shared https://youtu.be/m3e4BCL_YZE?si=qdYjM8lzOSYv9v1cThank you Patrons!Pavla Reznicek, Lorraine Reid, Sandra Guse Van Zeeland, Isa, Krissy G927, Michelle B, T. B., Maria m, Natalye T, Erin Faesen, Regan Johnson, AJ Foster, Hugh Ashman, Heyy Mannyy, Melissa V, Victoria Gray Bross, Kay Be, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Evan Scott, Holly from Dallas, Kenny Haines, Jon, Maureen P and Toni Natalie.2023-09-1534 minRoberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime ReportSteven Avery’s Confession.Asking questions about Steven Avery’s 1985 conviction for his attempted murder of Penny Bernstein. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/talk_radio49/2018/12/12/clear-convincing--episode-32--wisconsin-v-steven-avery-wmichael-griesbachhttps://cases.justia.com/wisconsin/court-of-appeals/1996AP003027-(1997-09-03).pdf?ts=1396152308 Thank you Patrons!Pavla Reznicek, Lorraine Reid, Sandra Guse Van Zeeland, Isa, Krissy G927, Michelle B, T. B., Maria m, Natalye T, Erin Faesen, Regan Johnson, AJ Foster, Hugh Ashman, Heyy Mannyy, Melissa V, Victoria Gray Bross, Kay Be, Toni Woodland, Danbrit, Evan Scott, Holly from Dallas, Kenny Haines, Jon, Maureen P and Toni Natalie.Get access to exclusive podcasts & ot...2023-09-1532 minRoberta Glass True Crime ReportRoberta Glass True Crime ReportSteven Avery: Making A Martyr.The Making A Murderer filmmaker Laura Riccardi says the film is ethical & accurate. We return to look at their interview. Also, a surprising fact about Steven Avery’s 1985 case.Show Links - Clear & Convincing w/Lisa O'Brien host Michael Griesbach guest - https://www.blogtalkradio.com/talk_radio49/2018/12/12/clear-convincing--episode-32--wisconsin-v-steven-avery-wmichael-griesbachConversation w/Making a Murderer Filmmakers, Host Irish Innocence Project - https://youtu.be/WkzFXtLZhYw?si=cu7vS0GHvRvAvoW7Thank you Patrons!Lorraine Reid, Sandra Guse Van Zeeland, Isa, Krissy G927, Michelle B, T. B., Maria m, Natalye T, Erin Faesen, Regan Johnson, AJ Foster, Hu...2023-09-1534 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future CameS00E01. BintiContent Warnings: blood and injury; frank discussions of racism and xenophobia. We're not yet a Star Trek podcast! Instead, we open with Binti, written by Nnedi Okorafor. We discuss the tension between violence and empathy, the nature of magic and mysticism in science fiction, and how it feels to be ostracized by every inch of your skin and finding a path forward anyway. We'd love to hear what you think! You can hail us at onscreen@beforethefuture.space, contact us on social media, or comment on our website at beforethefuture.space. Works cited:2023-09-051h 35Before the Future CameBefore the Future Came00b. Programming Note – BintiThere's a actor's and writer's strike going on in Hollywood, and SAG-AFTRA recently clarified their guidelines on fan podcasts. We support the strike, and while the unions have not called for a general boycott, they've requested that folks not promote "struck work." That includes Star Trek, and we want to abide by that request. Lucy and Melissa have been out of town for the end of July, so only Gregory was available to record a replacement episode. As a result, we're delaying our already-recorded-and-edited premiere episode discussing Star Trek: First Contact and we'll instead be reading and...2023-08-0104 minBefore the Future CameBefore the Future Came00. Before “Before the Future Came”Coming soon: a Star Trek podcast about the ideals of the franchise, wandering out-of-order by following a breadcrumb trail of motifs. We love Star Trek and we love much of what it sets out to say about the way the world will be, but we think it often falls short of its goals. We want to talk about that. The first episode will discuss 1996's Star Trek: First Contact, the second movie featuring the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. You don't need to watch it to listen, but if you want to, you can stream...2023-07-1103 minThe Jeremiah ShowThe Jeremiah ShowSean Avery | ActorThis week Mariel & Melissa welcome actor Sean Avery. Sean Avery is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, turned model, turned actor. During his career in the National Hockey League (NHL), he played left wing for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, and Dallas Stars, gaining recognition for controversial and disrespectful behaviour both on and off the ice. After retiring in 2012, Avery focused full-time on working in the creative industry. He has worked in fashion as an intern at Vogue magazine, as a model, and as a restaurateur. Sean's memoir, Ice Capades: A Memoir of...2023-06-1856 minSide Piece with Melissa PfeisterSide Piece with Melissa PfeisterAvery Singer: Real Housewives of New YorkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-1835 minGlory Be: Interesting People & How They PrayGlory Be: Interesting People & How They PrayEpisode 102: Melissa Bryce, CEO of the Global Foundation for Peroxisomal DisordersMelissa is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders, an international nonprofit public charity and patient advocacy group focused on empowering families and funding groundbreaking research on peroxisomal disorders. Melissa is a graduate of the School of Saint Mary, Bishop Kelley High School and the University of Tulsa, she taught 3rd and 4th grade in Union Public Schools for 5 years before becoming a stay-at-home mother to her first child, Ginny (born in 2008). After a nearly 2- year diagnostic odyssey, her daughter, Ginny, was diagnosed with a peroxisomal disorder. Feeling a huge sense...2023-05-1531 minUncluttered Office for ADHD PodcastUncluttered Office for ADHD PodcastADHD vs Overwhelm, Equanimity, and the Six CsToo often people say “We all have a little ADHD." But it’s actually that we all have a little overwhelm. Today’s guest, Cameron Gott, clarifies how you can tell the difference between overwhelm and ADHD. He then explains the different types of ADHD.Cam takes a deep dive into Positive Intelligence and ADHD including his recent Equanimity group. He mentions Susan David’s book on emotional agility. And he mentions the 3 barriers of ADHD.Tune in to hear Cameron as he shares his thoughts about energy management, task inertia, and the six C’s of compl...2022-11-1036 minMecum On the MoveMecum On the MoveA Dynamic Duo: Mecum’s Chicago and Chattanooga AuctionsIn this centennial and celebratory show, hosts Matt Avery and John Kraman begin by taking a look back at the origins of On the Move. The pair chat about how the podcast got started and how it has grown to include other platforms including video production and feature writing. They also share some of their favorite episodes and interviews before checking in with Mecum On Time Director Melissa Smith. Melissa shares details about how On Time has been recently launched as its own division and how its online bidding system works. Then, the guys chat with Chris Jacobs about a...2022-10-2039 minSNL StrugglesSNL Struggles53. "Weirdo Boypussy Convention" - Season 48 Pre-Season PrimerEVERYTHING HAPPENS SO MUCH! Avery, Arielle, and Alexei have returned from their mourning period for the official SNL Struggles pre-season roundup! There's a lot to discuss, and they sure do get into it! From Chris Redd, Alex Moffat, Melissa Villaseñor, and Aristotle Athari's departures to four new cast members, Top Gun hosts to Hot Girl musical guests, New York City Basement Comedians to Sex God Tim Robinson, we've got it all! We have feelings about what's been going on, and lots of them. Except Arielle. She's working on those. Stay tuned for more weekly episodes! Follow u...2022-09-301h 14Decarbonize the WorldDecarbonize the Worlde5 p2 : Melissa TseIn the conclusion of Frank's conversation with Melissa Tse from Avery Dennison, Melissa shares the question every company must ask when reducing environmental impact and why Avery Dennison was inspired to build a scalable matrix recycling program.2022-08-0812 minDecarbonize the WorldDecarbonize the Worlde5 p1 : Melissa TseThis week, Frank welcomes Melissa Tse the Head of Venture Investments and Open Innovation at Avery Dennison which has pledged to be net-zero by 2050 with significant sustainability goals set out for 2030 to reduce waste and support the circular economy. In part one, Melissa explains how Avery Dennison is more than just a printing label company and how the organization deploys venture capital in sustainability.2022-08-0112 minInspiration from the CouchInspiration from the CouchEP 49: Teen FriendshipsOne topic that we can’t seem to stop talking about these days is adolescent relationships: with our patients, with our friends who are parents, and at home with our own teens and pre-teens. As a parent, it can be difficult to figure out when to step in, when to step back, and when to step alongside our adolescents as they navigate social dynamics. Recent situations such as the pandemic and the increased reliance on technology for social communication have made connection and interaction even more complicated. In today’s episode, we touch on some strategies that we have foun...2022-04-2833 minHays DivisionHays DivisionMelissa Rust Interview - Special Local Politics EditionMelissa Rust is running for Van City Council for Place 4 Here is links to Melissa's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Melissa-Rust-for-Van-City-Council-Plc-4-110625798215107 Below is Melissa's Introduction: My name is Melissa Rust and I am running for Van City Council, Plc 4. Born and raised in Van, my family and I have dedicated our entire lives to serving the people of this town. Since the age of 15, you could find me at the funeral home all hours of the day and night. In addition to being a funeral director at Hilliard Funeral Home, I...2022-04-231h 02The Unstressed MamaThe Unstressed MamaS3E2: Nutrition & Lifestyle with the Creators of The Diet Killer MethodKicking off the first guests of season 3 with Medicine Rebels Maleen Avery and Anna Paulich. Their Diet Killer program is a lifestyle approach to help aid in fat loss for high caliber businesswomen who don’t want another diet (as seen on their Facebook Page).  You can get more information about them on Instagram or their website.   If you have questions about this topic, or suggestions for future topics, you can reach us through our Facebook Group, Instagram, or email at hello@unstressedmama.com Keep up to date with podcast happenings and each of y...2022-03-0249 minChristian Business Camp- With Avery Forrest, a business podcast for the christian female entrepreneuChristian Business Camp- With Avery Forrest, a business podcast for the christian female entrepreneuEpisode 55 | Have you ever given up too soon?Today's episode is an interview with Melissa Dickey who began to ask God what was next after her kids left home. She prayed and God led her. One of the biggest takeaways I got from her story was the fact the the firs thing she felt led to try didn't go well BUT she did not give up. She prayed, she learned, and she adjusted. So often we give up too soon when the first thing doesn't go our way. Don't give up, pray and see if there is a next step. Here are...2022-01-2700 minSNL StrugglesSNL Struggles30. "Welcome to Scorpio Season, Baby!" - Jason Sudeikis/Brandi Carlile on SNLEight years after dad said he was going to the corner store for cigarettes, he finally came back home! This week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery talk all about former cast member Jason Sudeikis's return to Studio 8H and how emotional it made them. They discuss how Colin Jost remembered what being funny is like by writing "Mellen," the horny nightmare that was "Parent-Teacher Conference" (Is Ego okay?), Melissa Villaseñor's comforting presence on the show, and the insane return of two beloved pieces: Guy Who Just Bought a Boat and What's Up with That! Tears are shed. Lives are c...2021-10-291h 43The Business ManagersThe Business ManagersEP 26 | Race, Relationships, & Collaboration: The Power of Transforming the Racial Narrative with Kim Fuller & Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry AveryBe sure to join the official Facebook Group for The Business Managers Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebusinessmanagerspodcast~About Kim - Kim Fuller is a mindful photographer, meditation guide, author, TedX speaker and founder of Born to Rise™.  Her passion is to help women stand in their power, their story and their beauty so they can live a confident and peaceful life.  She uses photography to mirror the beauty she sees in each woman, which empowers them to show up authentically in business and in life.She gives women a platf...2021-08-0954 minJust The Tip-Sters: True Crime PodcastJust The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast193. Looks Like A Long Walk To The Store - The Evil That Stole Avery "Peaches" ShortsFor the second time this month we feature the troubling, tragic, SAD murder of a young girl during the Christmas holiday season a long time ago.  This one is incredibly tragic because it’s pretty clear who the killer is and he was never arrested.  On December 26, 1980 six year-old Avery "Peaches" Shorts left her home in Knoxville, Tennessee with 58 cents in her pocket, bundled up by her mother Hazel, who asked her youngest daughter to walk to the local store to buy her a bottle of Coke.  It was a fifteen-minute round trip.  Little Peaches never returned.  When 50 minutes had passe...2021-05-2550 minJust The Tip-Sters: True Crime PodcastJust The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast193. Looks Like A Long Walk To The Store - The Evil That Stole Avery "Peaches" ShortsFor the second time this month we feature the troubling, tragic, SAD murder of a young girl during the Christmas holiday season a long time ago.  This one is incredibly tragic because it’s pretty clear who the killer is and he was never arrested.  On December 26, 1980 six year-old Avery "Peaches" Shorts left her home in Knoxville, Tennessee with 58 cents in her pocket, bundled up by her mother Hazel, who asked her youngest daughter to walk to the local store to buy her a bottle of Coke.  It was a fifteen-minute round trip.  Little Peaches never returned.  When 50 minutes had passe...2021-05-2550 minSNL StrugglesSNL Struggles19. "Boomer Humor Council" - The Future of Weekend UpdateThis is week, Arielle, Alexei, and Avery pay tribute to the cast and crew’s "heartfelt" reactions to Elon Musk hosting SNL before diving into a discussion on the future of Weekend Update. They get into the bracket they ran on social media, why Ego Nwodim is so many people’s top choice for Update anchor, which writers and cast members might work well with her, and what we hope to see from the segment after Michael Che and Colin Jost depart. Does Andrew Dismukes have a larger purpose on the show after all? Plus, hear the latest news, incl...2021-05-011h 27The Paperback Romance Book ClubThe Paperback Romance Book ClubChapter Thirty-Three: Irish I were a HartiganAre you looking for the ultimate girl squad goals? Body positivity, romance tropes that are just perfect? Oh and hot, hot, hot pages?? Look no further! In this episode, I talk about the world of Avery Flynn! Harbor City and Waterbury, we meet the Hartigan family and the ladies who steal some of their hearts! We also get the hockey romance books that are the definition of hot comedy!!!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackromancebc/support2020-07-231h 30Uncluttered Office for ADHD PodcastUncluttered Office for ADHD PodcastListening to your Body, Hitting the Gym or Not, and the Nittany LionMy guest today, Dr Melissa Cioffi, has one of the best views on how we fuel our bodies. We discuss how there are no good or bad foods. It’s all about listening to your body to make the best decisions for you. Melissa gives us ideas about how we can get our exercise in with gyms closed and juggling daily life now that the kids are home. Tune in for a pep talk, a lot of body wisdom, and a little football from two raving Nittany Lion fans! About Melissa Cioffi  Mel...2020-07-1634 minWelcome to Level SevenWelcome to Level SevenAgents of SHIELD 7x05 "A Trout in the Milk"The final season continues! This time, the time travel takes us to the seventies, and this time the timeline has been changed. What does this mean for our time hopping team? And what's going on with Jemma? And where's Fitz? So many questions. So few answers! Here is the link to Melissa's gluten free bakery […]2020-07-011h 19We Need To Be Doing ThatWe Need To Be Doing ThatEp 6: Anna Melissa, Avery Owens, Darryl McNeil[Recorded on May 31, 2020] On this episode we listen to Anna Melissa, Avery Owens, and Darryl McNeil, about their stories and experiences. It's important to talk about George Floyd, Minneapolis, and what is happening in the United States and world right now. Anna on Twitter // @annamelissa Avery on Twitter // @aveowens_ Avery on Instagram // @averyoh_ Darryl on Instagram // @influential_shorty __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths2020-06-0540 minServiceSharp - a podcast all about ServiceNowServiceSharp - a podcast all about ServiceNow2X6 Special Guest Avery WilliamsonIn this episode of ServiceSharp we have a special guest, Avery Williamson from Neslon Frank! Avery Williamson is a graduate from West Virginia University, who moved to Philadelphia in January this year to join ServiceNow staffing firm Nelson Frank. The company, a part of cloud talent organization Tenth Revolution, is a specialist in hiring professionals for the platform. Dealing exclusively with ServiceNow from their six offices across the US, UK and Australia, Nelson Frank has worked with over 30,000 organizations to find them the perfect candidate for their projects. If you have questions that you would like answered...2020-04-0641 minPower, Promise, Politics: The Pineapple from Columbus to Del MontePower, Promise, Politics: The Pineapple from Columbus to Del MonteSession 4: The Replicated Pineapple - Melissa CalaresuMelissa Calaresu (Neil McKendrick Lecturer in History, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge) Pineapples and Pomegranates: Representing and Eating Exotic Fruit at the Early Modern Table, 1500–1800 Summary The pineapple is an emblem of power, promise and politics and continues to attract interest from plant scientists, historians, and artists. Its ‘discovery’ by European colonisers in the late fifteenth century and its trajectory around the world, from an object of luxury and horticultural innovation in the early modern period to an everyday food in a can and a logo of fair-trade movements today, is a story through which we can understand modern globalisation. This i...2020-03-0624 minPower, Promise, Politics: The Pineapple from Columbus to Del MontePower, Promise, Politics: The Pineapple from Columbus to Del MonteSession 1: The Global Pineapple - Melissa CaldwellMelissa Caldwell (Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz, and editor of Gastronomica: The Journal of Food and Culture) ‘The Pineapple Between Tropical Imaginaries and American Mythologies’ Summary The pineapple is an emblem of power, promise and politics and continues to attract interest from plant scientists, historians, and artists. Its ‘discovery’ by European colonisers in the late fifteenth century and its trajectory around the world, from an object of luxury and horticultural innovation in the early modern period to an everyday food in a can and a logo of fair-trade movements today, is a story through which we can understand modern globalisation. This interdis...2020-03-0625 minPower, Promise, Politics: The Pineapple from Columbus to Del MontePower, Promise, Politics: The Pineapple from Columbus to Del Monte0 - Welcome and Opening - Victoria AveryWelcome and Opening Victoria Avery (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; Co-curator of Feast & Fast exhibition) Summary The pineapple is an emblem of power, promise and politics and continues to attract interest from plant scientists, historians, and artists. Its ‘discovery’ by European colonisers in the late fifteenth century and its trajectory around the world, from an object of luxury and horticultural innovation in the early modern period to an everyday food in a can and a logo of fair-trade movements today, is a story through which we can understand modern globalisation. This interdisciplinary conference brings together academics from the arts, humanities, social sciences and...2020-03-0609 minThe Live with Audacity™ Podcast - Women Overcoming SocietyThe Live with Audacity™ Podcast - Women Overcoming SocietyEp. 06 | How to trust yourself in the midst of change with Avery TaylorThis week's episode is special to me as I got to have my first male guest! I want to make sure this podcast is made just for you so it was so important to me to get the best of the best on and Avery Taylor is it. Avery and I cover a whole host of topics including balancing marriage and family with busy schedules, how your mindset is the key to your success, and most importantly, how to trust yourself when you're ready to step out on your own.Avery Taylor is an energetic, straight-from-the-heart, young...2019-10-0159 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 029 – Toothpaste and LemonadeOur final episode. We appreciate all of you very much, and want to thank you for listening and sharing your questions and situations with us. Don’t forget that you can find us elsewhere: Gregory’s actual play podcast Tabletop Garden. Future Proof Games, our indie game studio and the Future Proof Podcast. We make games that … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 029 – Toothpaste and Lemonade"2019-03-2800 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 028 – January 2019 UpdateAnother short episode this month, and our final scheduled episode until we receive a prompt. We focus mostly on some media that’s been inspiring us: Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle and the crushing feeling of looooong-running projects. Hbomberguy‘s massive Twitch stream of Donkey Kong 64 in support of the Mermaids charity. Famous folks like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 028 – January 2019 Update"2019-02-1400 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 027 – Holiday Update 2018No full episode this month, but we give an update on how we’re doing and plug our other work: Melissa’s publishing a trip diary of their Christmas trip to Nuremberg! Gregory has been working on revamping and improving their Patreon. Gregory has a new podcast called Tabletop Garden, where you can listen to short roleplaying … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 027 – Holiday Update 2018"2018-12-3000 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 026 – Schrödinger’s AbleistWe talk about how to persuade people to be compassionate. This is a combined October/November episode, with a transcription coming soon! Our prompt came from a friend of the show: So yeah, like, I play a lot of video games, like you do, and I consider myself open-minded and respectful of other people while playing. I … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 026 – Schrödinger’s Ableist"2018-11-1400 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 025 – Ramen PhilosophyWe talk about demonstrating active compassion in the face of systemic injustice. Our prompt came from a friend of the show and was paraphrased from a verbal conversation: I really like your show, but I have a hard time figuring out how to apply your ideas. I work in an industry where I see active … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 025 – Ramen Philosophy"2018-09-2700 minDJ Avery Usita Official PodcastDJ Avery Usita Official PodcastClubworld Mixed By Avery Usita 018 Podcast - HIP HOP / R&B / DANCEwww.djaveryusita.comwww.instagram.com/djaveryusita/This is a mix of new music. Enjoy!For Mixcloud listener’s!Please show your support by hitting the favorite and repost button. Your feedback about the mix in the comments section is well appreciated!For new updates on my mixes, please follow me at https://www.mixcloud.com/djaveryusita/For my podomatic listener’s!Please show your support by hitting the like button and leaving your feedback about the mix! For new updates on my podomatic page, all you have to do i...2018-09-2044 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 024 – Enjoying That HamburgerWe talk about being compassionate toward a group of anonymous people that you perceive as immorally complacent. Content warnings for this episode: mention of the October 1, 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas. We also talk about The Norwood Suite by Cosmo D; Fallen London by Failbetter Games; and Melissa’s Fallen London fiction, “The Bazaar Correspondent“. If … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 024 – Enjoying That Hamburger"2018-08-3100 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 023 – Be DramaticWe discuss recognizing when people are making assumptions about the role family should have in your life and how to deal with that. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of depression, family problems, and self-harm. We also talk about #loveindies week, which we participated in, and He, She and It by Marge Piercy. Please share … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 023 – Be Dramatic"2018-07-2600 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 022.5 – A Brief MessageNo episode this month! We didn’t receive a listener prompt, and we’ve decided not to make a habit of coming up with topics just for the sake of making an episode. If you have a question or topic surrounding everyday compassion, write us@avery-weir.net. Share the podcast with a friend, and let us know if you … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 022.5 – A Brief Message"2018-06-2500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 022 – Two Spaces Per TabWe discuss bikeshedding, which is when people discussing solutions for a large, complex problem bog themselves down in minutia. In this episode, we examine a situation in which a discussion about redesigning healthcare in the United States becomes hyper-focused on one aspect of American health and lifestyle. Content warnings for this episode: discussions of anti-fat … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 022 – Two Spaces Per Tab"2018-06-0400 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 021 – Unironic Devil’s AdvocateWe discuss proxy arguments, where people are having a disagreement in place of a wider ideological argument. In this episode, we look at the current state of the Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange. Why are people getting suspended left and right? Why does IPS seem to have more problems than other similar sites? What can they … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 021 – Unironic Devil’s Advocate"2018-04-2600 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 020 – Cute Cat PhotoHow can you accept your feelings and still make intentional choices when you’re in an unpleasant situation? Our prompt comes from a listener: Dear Y’all, Help me not hate my puppy. My teenage son called me in a panic recently because our puppy had bitten him on the finger. It turned out that it was a … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 020 – Cute Cat Photo"2018-03-2700 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 019 – Bobblehead of StarbuckHow do you show compassion when a tragedy happens to someone you don’t know well? Our prompt comes from a listener: How to express compassion when someone you know, but not that well, is going through something rough. The instigating situation is the husband of one of my coworkers passed away, and some of my other … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 019 – Bobblehead of Starbuck"2018-02-2500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 018 – A Perfectly Good StrategyHow do you understand and handle your own rash emotional reactions in everyday situations? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Yvette Colomb (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): I’ve always had a short fuse. I’ve been quick to rise and lose my temper, but on the flip side I’m quick to get over it when … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 018 – A Perfectly Good Strategy"2018-01-2500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 017 – Holiday CheerHow do you manage your own and others’ grudges and longstanding grievances? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Tinkeringbell (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): About 8 years ago, we had some serious get-a-lawyer trouble with a couple of neighbors. I was in university at the time, and I have a general knowledge of what … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 017 – Holiday Cheer"2018-01-0500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 016 – I Don’t Even Have CutleryHow do people in a community choose to be disruptive or considerate? Our prompt comes from an anonymous listener: Dear Y’all, I am a teacher struggling a bit with empathy for my students. Some situations are fairly minor. For example, I strongly dislike a student who constantly comes late to class and then takes up time … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 016 – I Don’t Even Have Cutlery"2017-11-2500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 015 – Four Pints in a GallonHow do you deal with someone who makes assumptions about people based on hasty categorization? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Xander (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): A close relative was recently engaged to this very sweet and friendly woman (aged 24) who happens to have a rather bad trait. She’s very quick to … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 015 – Four Pints in a Gallon"2017-10-2500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 014 – Weird Abusive House GhostsHow do you understand requests for attention and help others understand your boundaries? Our prompt comes from Interpersonal Skills Stack Exchange user Mark (original and abridged version ccbysa3.0): Basically, I don’t have enough time. I have so many things I want to do (books to read, stories to write, pictures to draw, etc.) that I … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 014 – Weird Abusive House Ghosts"2017-09-2500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 013 – Dull Food PieceWe’ve had a year of Audacious Compassion episodes! Let’s review some of the recurring themes in our chats! We discuss: Having meta-conversations about an issue, Courtesy vs. kindness in the context of power, and Self-reflection to determine what your feelings actually are about an issue. We also talk about Restaurant to Another World and the … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 013 – Dull Food Piece"2017-08-2700 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 012 – Your Soul Leaving Your BodyHow can you be compassionate (and act compassionately) toward someone with hateful views? We’re a little late this month, but our topic is a good one. It comes from an anonymous user, who asks: How about compassion for someone with very different and opposite world views? For example, I have an Islamophobic coworker. I know … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 012 – Your Soul Leaving Your Body"2017-08-0600 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 011 – Compassion for the PoochesHow do you communicate in a group of friends with conventions that grate on your nerves? Our topic today is from our friend Zoë: How do I deal with a group of friends who engages in a behavior that you find frustrating (like, constantly interrupting or talking over each other) but no one doing it … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 011 – Compassion for the Pooches"2017-06-2600 min#SmartBrownVoices : Diverse Voices#SmartBrownVoices : Diverse VoicesEP 82 – Melissa L. Cooper, Author of Making GullahRecent reports about tax hikes, black land loss, and the near extinction of Gullah culture in the Lowcountry of regions of Georgia and South Carolina have made headlines in the New York Times, and featured on national TV networks like CNN. Missing from these reports is an account of how these unique African Americans emerged in the national imagination as distinct populations whose traditions should be documented and examined.Enter Melissa L. Cooper, an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Rutgers University-Newark. Her groundbreaking book, Making Gullah: A History of Sapelo Islanders, Race and the American Imagination...2017-05-2620 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 010 – The ‘Why People Do Bad Things’ ThingHow do you empathize with people who seem cruel or rude? How do you recognize that “monsters” are people, too? Our topic today is driven from some recent experiences of our own: How do you empathize with people who seem to be cruel or rude? In other words, how do you empathize with jerks, and what’s the value … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 010 – The ‘Why People Do Bad Things’ Thing"2017-05-2600 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 009 – That Dudebro Shoulder-Bumping ThingHow do you avoid repeated arguments with a person even when there’s nothing to argue about? Sometimes you realize far too late that you actually agree and that you’re just miscommunicating. Our prompt comes from Thom Root (@invisime) on Twitter: Thom: A coworker and I can’t stop violently agreeing with each other. AC: Is this … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 009 – That Dudebro Shoulder-Bumping Thing"2017-03-2700 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 008 – Peeved Partner in the PiedmontWe supply our own problem: how to be compassionate toward people who change or learn slower than you think they should? Is it anyone’s problem but your own? What should we do with the problems we’re having with our own family? If you have a question about how to show compassion in difficult, everyday situations, … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 008 – Peeved Partner in the Piedmont"2017-03-1500 minAudacious CompassionAudacious CompassionAudacious Compassion 007 – I’m Sorry This Is HappeningHow does compassion look when you’re powerless to fix a situation? How do you avoid just repeating, “That’s rough. I’m sorry this is happening”? If you have a question about how to show compassion in difficult, everyday situations, please write to us@avery-weir.net. You can also follow or contact us on Twitter! This episode is driven … Continue reading "Audacious Compassion 007 – I’m Sorry This Is Happening"2017-01-2500 min