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Cardinal CrimesMURDERED: Lyric Cook-Morrissey & Elizabeth Collins, Part TwoAlmost a year after the abduction of Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins from Evansdale, Iowa, two more young girls would be abducted from a town just under two hours away. On May 20, 2013, 15-year-old Kathlynn Shephard and 12-year-old Dezi Hughes were kidnapped by a man named Michael Klunder while walking home from school in Dayton, Iowa. No one could deny the similarities between the two cases. In this episode, we will examine Dezi and Kathlynn's abduction, Kathlynn's tragic murder, the investigation into Michael Klunder, and possible connections to Lyric and Elizabeth. We will end by discussing ad...
2025-08-0419 min
Black Bi RealityLove Island USA Ep 3-10 Is Huda Or Jeremiah The Love Bomber?Nicole Weaver of Black Bi Reality reacts to Love Island USA Season 7's episodes 3 -10. Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah Brown's relationship changes after she tells him her secret. Nic also accuses her of not being genuine. Olandria Carthen is coupled up with Taylor Williams, but a new bombshell is interested. Chelley Bissainthe's love triangle with Austin Shephard and Ace Greene continues. From Compatible to Scary: Ranking Love Island USA’s Week 1 Couples https://popheist.com/love-island-usa-week-1-couple-ranking Follow Nicole Weaver: https://www.instagram.com/nikkiberniceinsta/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackBiReality ...
2025-06-1643 min
Tripping On Air2024 Holiday Gift GuideEnter the Giveaway *Must be a resident of Canada. Giveaway contest closes December 13th at midnight Eastern. Enter once a day until then!The 2024 Tripping On Air Holiday Gift guide is here and it’s bigger and better than ever, because we know that the right gift can make MS, or any chronic illness, suck just a little bit less. This list is full of gifts for people with MS as well as incredible giveaways from brands like Cadense Adaptive, Aille Design, Cheekbone Beauty, byAcre, FUMS and IZ Adaptive! You do not want to miss it...
2024-11-2244 minTripping On AirGetting Your Groove Back: Navigating MS & Sexual DysfunctionMS-related Sexual Dysfunction is a medical issue that should be taken seriously. If MS is impacting your sex life, you are not alone and it is not your fault. From symptoms to solutions, we're talking about how MS can mess with your mojo and what you can do to keep MS out of the bedroom.HighlightsShow Open (00:00)MS, the Brain & Your Mojo (00:29)Impact of MS on Sexual Function (02:42)Taboo Topic (04:37)Primary Symptoms & Possible Remedies (07:04)Stigma, Dan Savage & Sue Johanson (11:18)Figuring Out What Works for You (14:55)Secondary Symptoms (15:59)Managing Your Secondary Symptoms (19:20)Tertiary MS Symptoms (21:51)Insecurities...
2024-07-1931 minTripping On Air10 Rare Or Unusual MS Symptoms That Might Surprise YouMS is a disease of the central nervous system, which means whatever can go wrong, might go wrong. We’re talking about 10 rare or unusual symptoms you may not associate with MS. From hiccups to hearing loss, it’s not all in your head (it’s in your brain and spinal cord!) Plus, stay tuned to the end of the episode for my latest MS life hack.Highlights10 Rare or Unusual MS Symptoms (00:00)Hiccups & How to Cure Them (01:16)Hearing Loss (03:56)Pseudobulbar Affect, Uncontrollable Laughter or Crying (05:43)Pathological Itching (09:25)Hypochondria (11:50)Osteoporosis (15:08)Formication, the Sensation of Bugs Crawling on Ski...
2024-06-1439 min
Garimpando BolachasGarimpando Bolachas- Episódio 41- CODY MATLOCK
CODY MATLOCK
Algumas pessoas passam décadas lutando com a ansiedade do que querem fazer com sua vida.
Para o próprio Cody Matlock, da Geórgia, esse não é o caso.
Já era muito bom na guitarra, mas um encontro com o artista de blues Jonny Lang deixou o jovem realmente inclinado ao blues.
Começou em shows aos 13 anos – e aprendeu como lidar com pressão desde cedo!
Cody credita a seu pai sua paixão pela música e pelo blues. Cresceu escutando BB King, Eric C...
2024-05-1808 minTripping On AirThe Pros and Cons of Complaining About MSWhether you hate Mondays or your mother-in-law, we all get sucked into a complaining vortex from time to time. But when it comes to chronic illnesses like MS, the pressure to be a palatable patient–plucky, upbeat, optimistic–is pervasive. If you need to vent, you’re in the right place. We’re talking about how keeping it real and occasionally complaining about MS can be normal and even healthy.HighlightsShow Open (00:00)The Complaining Vortex (00:29)Alex Hajjar: Thoroughbred Moaner (01:57)The Pressure to be a Palatable Patient (03:42)The Benefits of Venting (04:12)Why Swearing is Good for You (05...
2024-04-1231 minTripping On AirHow to Reinvent When MS (or Anything Else) Threatens Your Sense of PurposeLosing a sense of purpose can be one of the more devastating invisible symptoms of MS. But perfect health is not a prerequisite for a life of meaning. On this episode of the Tripping On Air podcast we’re talking about how to reinvent when MS (or anything) tries to get in the way of your identity and sense of purpose.Highlights:Show Open (00:00)Introduction (00:30)When Your Sense of Purpose is Threatened (1:30)Putting Work Last (03:00)Picking a Primary Identity (04:24)Making a List of the Roles You Play (05:26)Secret Identities – Party Planner & Family Archivist (06:16)Listing Relationships & Deepening Conn...
2024-01-1227 minTripping On AirSkip The Mistletoe: 12 Tips For Tripping Through The Holidays With MSSynopsisWhether it’s fatigue, concerns about accessibility, or even sensory overload, MS can make the festive season feel like more trouble than it’s worth. If you’re tempted to just stay home and sit the celebrations out, this episode is for you. We’ve got 12 tips to make sure your social life isn’t a casualty of MS. Plus, you’re gonna wanna share this episode with the party people in your life, because we’ve got tips for what your friends and family can do to make sure you can all enjoy the holidays together. ...
2023-11-1037 minTripping On AirSick Little Secret: The Pros and Cons of Coming Out with MSOne third of people with MS keep their diagnosis classified. Of those, one in ten hide their MS from family members and romantic partners. We chat with Juan Garrido, a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ and MS communities about the parallels between homophobia and ableism and how ultimately being accepted for who you are starts with accepting and loving yourself.Synopsis:On this episode of 'Tripping on Air' hosts, Ardra Shephard & Alex Hajjar talk to Juan Garrido about his experiences as a member of both the queer and MS communities. They discuss the similarities between...
2023-10-1333 min
C.R.O.W.N.SA Crown BackstoryHey Queen Hey! C.R.O.W.N.S welcomes The 71st Miss Huston-Tillotson University, Jasmine Shephard 2023-2024, Jasmine Shephard to this week's episode. She shares insight on what it means to be an HBCU girl and a campus Queen and shares her Crown Backstory. This episode highlights this season’s theme, Find Your Way Back.Shout out to the Queen of the week: Jasmin Shephard, The 71st Miss Huston-Tillotson University Instagram: @misshustontillotsonBlack Girl Business: Nicki’s Treats by Nicole Daniel, a Senior at the University of the Virgin Islands @Nickis_treatsDesigns By K...
2023-09-2629 minTripping On AirThe Truth About MS And MortalityNewer, highly effective medications mean that MS outcomes are improving and that there's a lot to be hopeful about. This episode isn't meant to scare you, but to clarify what it means to die due to complications from MS, so that you can minimize your risk factors and live your best possible life.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, f...
2023-05-1125 min
Gibraltar TodayMuslim Youth, Powder Room & Bayside Central reactionsThe Muslim Youth of Gibraltar put on a great, community event on Saturday night. A packed Central Hall saw people from different walks of life gather. All the preparation for the event was done by young volunteers. One of the organisers, Alaee Ziani was in the studio to talk to Jonathan Scott, as was James Neish, who reported on the event for GBC.The Powder Room is back on GBC TV as from Monday evening. Justine Cartwright-Fava told us campaigner Nicole Jones will be joining the panel and there will be an increased emphasis on local i...
2023-04-1714 minTripping On AirTop 10 Myths About MSDid too much red wine and a book of spells give me MS? Almost certainly not. But that didn't stop me from worrying about every questionable decision I'd ever made that (I thought) might have caused my MS. Today's episode of the Tripping On Air podcast is a cheeky look at fact and way-off fiction as Alex and I dig into 10 of the biggest myths about MS. Trippers, this podcast is not medically reviewed, but here's some clarification. According to the CDC, "Epstein-Barr virus, or EBV, is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It...
2023-04-1334 minTripping On AirMobility Aids 101From cool canes, to sporty trekking poles, to rollators that are literally transformative, mobility aids make life better…eventually. The transition to progressive MS is hard, and freaking out is a reasonable reaction. Grieve. And when you’re ready, tune in to this month’s episode for tips on how to find the right mobility aids that will work for you.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discus...
2023-03-0951 minTripping On AirTravel Tips For TrippersThere’s no vacation from MS. If you have any chronic condition, your illness is coming with you. Whether you’re packing fatigue, meds, or mobility aids, Ardra and Alex share hot tips on how to stay cool and make the most of your next getaway.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chro...
2023-02-1346 minTripping On AirNo Resolutions New Year with Zach AnnerWe are ringing in the New Year with one of my dream guests. Comedian, actor, writer, and the internet’s most optimistic guy, Zach Anner is on the pod to talk about everything from why you’re already awesome to how we’re all a little annoying, at least some of the time. Zach spills the tea on accessibility in Hollywood and what it was like working for Oprah’s network.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to t...
2023-01-0552 minTripping On AirThe Tripping On Air 2022 Holiday Gift Guide For People With MSIf you have MS or any chronic illness, you deserve presents! This year's Tripping On Air Holiday Gift Guide features 12 gift ideas and 13 incredible giveaways, that are perfect for people with MS. Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim. Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping On Air, enjoys an...
2022-11-1750 minTripping On AirParenting and MS: Saying No To Stigma And Ableist AttitudesFrom microaggressions to super-powers, we’re dishing about parenting with a chronic illness or disability with the fabulous Rebekah Taussig, author of Sitting Pretty. If you’re a parent with MS or you’re thinking of becoming one, you do not want to miss this episode.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chroni...
2022-10-1338 minTripping On AirDating with Progressive MSArdra and Alex dish with Darcy, Ardra's girlfriend since grade school, about what it's like to re-enter the dating world with progressive MS.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the best products for those with chronic illness, to successfully navigating a disability benefits claim.Ardra Shephard is a writer, consultant, and speaker, whose award-winning blog Tripping...
2022-09-1529 min
Acquired TastingsBourbon Trail AdventureFor Marie's Big Birthday she planed a Bourbon Trail Adventure for her friends and family. She scheduled Mint Julep tours to safely take us all to three of the bourbon Distilleries. Her family and friends traveled from all over the US to stay in Louisville KY. Mint Julep tours took us to Bulleit Distillery, Buffalo Trace and Castle & Keys. In this special podcast Dos and Don't are discussed along with special thoughts about things to not miss. Special thanks to Jamie and Nicole two of Marie's friends for joining us on the Podcast. Special Shout out to out Mint Julep d...
2022-09-0944 minTripping On AirThe stress of disability insurance claimsFatigue is the No. 1 reason people with MS work less or stop working. But fatigue is impossible to see, difficult to understand, and hard to prove. We’re speaking with insurance litigator Laura Hillyer about how to successfully navigate your disability benefits claim with your sense of self and your sanity intact.
About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On AirTripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like to live with MS, from the...
2022-08-1131 minTripping On AirThe Worst Symptom of MSMultiple Sclerosis (MS) affects everyone differently, but Ardra Shephard believes that the very worst symptom is one most Trippers have in common. MS isn’t contagious, but the worst symptom impacts everyone in the house. Join Ardra and Alex as they dish about the fear that comes with living with MS, or of loving someone who does. About Ardra Shephard & Tripping On Air
Tripping on Air is a monthly video podcast that brings Ardra Shephard's
part-confessional, part-informational blog Tripping on Air to the
podcast airwaves! Ardra and co-host Alex Hajjar discuss what it's like
to live with MS, from the be...
2022-07-1426 min
Room For Both PodcastOn Creativity- What If We're More Creative Than We Think?In this episode, we’re continuing our series on Brené Brown’s guideposts for wholehearted living and are digging into how we cultivate creativity and let go of comparison and the other things that get in the way of our creative tendencies. As with most of our conversations, we quickly realize there’s a lot more to this topic and to living creatively than perhaps we initially realized.
2021-08-0544 minRoom For Both PodcastOn Intuition And Offending PeopleIn this episode, we’re talking about Brené Brown’s fifth Guidepost for Wholehearted Living: Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith and Letting Go Of the Need for Certainty. Mere shares her experience from a recent silent retreat; Nic reflects on how some recent conversations have shaped her perspective, and they both reflect on how hard it can be to deal with the fact that there are no guarantees in life. Show Notes for Episode 10 The Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth (where Mere attended a recent silent retreat) The Monastery of the Holy Spirit (the s...
2021-07-0847 minRoom For Both PodcastWomen Are Badass- Nic & Nora's Positive Birth StoryWe’re taking a break from our series on Brené Brown’s Guideposts for Wholehearted Living to share Nicole and Nora’s birth story. Nic listened to countless women’s positive birth stories throughout her pregnancy and it hugely impacted how she approached birth, to the point she was genuinely looking forward to it and considers it one of the best days of her entire life. Listen as the girls catch up and share this aspect of life for the first time. Jeff even makes a special appearance as he details the unfolding of their home birth experience from his persp...
2021-05-301h 06Room For Both PodcastJoy & Gratitude- Why Staying Grounded Can Be So Effing HardIn this episode, we’re chatting about Brené Brown’s fourth Guidepost for Wholehearted Living: Cultivating Joy and Gratitude and Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear Of The Dark. As always, the conversation is real and raw- from the fears Nic has been working through recently, to Mere’s reluctance to implement spiritual practices in her life. Mere’s particularly enthused during Shoot The Breeze, sharing some health practices and a shampoo brand that are rocking her world.
2021-04-2948 minRoom For Both PodcastSpirituality & Resiliency (Part 2)In this episode, Nic and Mere continue their conversation about Brené Brown's third Guidepost for Wholehearted Living, Cultivating a Resilient Spirit and Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness. They cover a lot of ground in this conversation- from what our bodies may be telling us to how to cultivate more healing and transformation in every day life.
2021-04-1543 minRoom For Both PodcastSpirituality & Resiliency (Part 1)In this episode of the Room For Both Podcast, we begin a discussion about Brené Brown's third guidepost for wholehearted living: Cultivating A Resilient Spirit and Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness. We reflect on what we're learning about resiliency (and about ourselves!) as we navigate the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and reflect on past life experiences. We'll wrap up the conversation in our next episode, Spirituality & Resiliency (Part 2).
2021-04-0130 min
Bravo TV's The Daily DishDr. Heavenly Takes It ALL THE WAY Back to the Drama With Mariah on Married to Medicine (with Nicole Walters, Daisy Kelliher)Megan is out this week, but Erik is joined by Nicole Walters from USA Network’s She’s The Boss! Find out all of her Bravo connections which span from The Real Housewives of Potomac to Married to Medicine. Plus, they played a game called Boss Move or Bad Idea where Nicole gave her thoughts on some Bravo drama! And learn more about how people reacted to the first season of She’s The Boss. Erik and Nicole also recapped The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Married to Medicine, and The Real Housewives of Dallas. On RHOA, Cynthia Bailey and Mike H...
2021-03-201h 15
Bravo TV’s The Daily DishDr. Heavenly Takes It ALL THE WAY Back to the Drama With Mariah on Married to Medicine (with Nicole Walters, Daisy Kelliher)Megan is out this week, but Erik is joined by Nicole Walters from USA Network’s She’s The Boss! Find out all of her Bravo connections which span from The Real Housewives of Potomac to Married to Medicine. Plus, they played a game called Boss Move or Bad Idea where Nicole gave her thoughts on some Bravo drama! And learn more about how people reacted to the first season of She’s The Boss. Erik and Nicole also recapped The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Married to Medicine, and The Real Housewives of Dallas. On RHOA, Cynthia Bailey and Mike H...
2021-03-201h 16Room For Both PodcastPerfectionism- The Joke's On UsWe're discussing Brené Brown’s second Guidepost for Wholehearted Living: Cultivating Self Compassion and Letting Go Of Perfectionism, from her book The Gifts of Imperfection. We share many laughs and several “Why is being a human so hard?!” moments as we explore the ways perfectionism crops up in our lives and relationships. We also share Nic’s revelation about how to serve corn, a brilliant gift idea for your parents or in-laws, and the exercise routine that's giving Mere life right now.
2021-03-1839 minRoom For Both PodcastAuthenticity- What It's Teaching Us and Where It's Taking UsThis episode unpacks Brené Brown’s first Guidepost for Wholehearted Living: Cultivating Authenticity and Letting Go Of What People Think. In typical Nic and Mere fashion, we’re getting real about what it looks like to live this guidepost out in practice. While authenticity is the starting point for this conversation, it turns into quite a journey as we discuss concepts like contentment and the messiness of growth (with a few aha moments and confessions along the way!)
2021-03-0448 min
CherryPopQueer Women are the OGs of the Intimate Sex Scene with Quinn Shephard S1 E3: Queer Women are the OGs of the Intimate Sex Scene, with Quinn Shephard This week, we talk through some of Beandrea's favorite queer films from the last 20 years and give a shout-out the filmmakers behind them. We've said it before and we'll say it again: queer women have been leading the charge when it comes to nuanced depictions of female pleasure on screen for a long time. And they've been doing it on a budget! We look back at some early lesbian movies that take on coming out and look at more recent...
2020-10-2549 minDisruption Network LabPanel: AI FOR THE PEOPLE: AI Bias, Ethics & The Common GoodAI TRAPS: Automating Discrimination The Art of Exposing Injustice - Part 2 The 16th conference of the Disruption Network Lab AI FOR THE PEOPLE: AI Bias, Ethics & The Common Good Maya Indira Ganesh (Research coordinator, AI & Media Philosophy ‘KIM’ Research Group, Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design; PhD candidate, Leuphana University, Lüneburg, IN/DE), Slava Jankin (Professor of Data Science and Public Policy at the Hertie School of Governance, UK/DE). Moderated by Nicole Shephard (Researcher on Gender, Technology and Politics of Data, UK/DE). This panel wants to investigate possible solutions to the known challenges related to AI bias, and t...
2019-10-291h 19Room For Both PodcastWisdom vs. Knowing... WTF Do We Know?!Mere and Nic reflect on Richard Rohr's talk, Beginner's Mind, and the importance of unknowing within life, growth, and spirituality. As usual, they discuss how this concept is currently playing out in their lives and how hard it is to find a balance with belief and unknowing. Oh, and Mere shares some books she thinks everyone should read during Shoot The Breeze- it's a good one, folks!
2019-10-1152 minRoom For Both PodcastLetting Go Of Anxiety As A Way Of LifeWe're talking about Brené Brown's 8th Guidepost to Wholehearted Living: Cultivating Calm and Stillness and Letting Go Of Anxiety As A Way Of Life. These pillars come from Brené's book, The Gifts Of Imperfection, and are practices we've both found incredibly helpful in our growth, ours lives, and our relationships. I mean, who doesn't crave a little more calm and a little less anxiety in their world?! We also, as always, share things we're digging and things we're taking away from this conversation.
2019-09-261h 01Room For Both PodcastInstagram- Love To Hate It Or Hate To Love It?We’re kicking off Season 2 of the Room For Both Podcast with a lively discussion about Instagram- why we’re questioning IG’s value in our lives and what we’re doing (or at least thinking about doing) about it. If you’ve ever questioned this platform we scroll through so often, this conversation is for you. In true RFB fashion, we also discuss the things we love about Instagram and why this topic is such a mixed bag for us. Oh, and we’ll share what we’ve been up to for the past 10 months- moving abroad, taking a 500-mile pil...
2019-09-191h 05Room For Both PodcastEnnea-WHAT?! (Part 2)Part 2 of our discussion about the Enneagram is comin’ at you hot! In this episode, we dig into the Ego Self versus the True Self, share stories of how the Enneagram has impacted our lives and relationships, and all out geek out over this personality typing system we’re obsessed with. Show Notes Coming soon!
2018-12-061h 17Room For Both PodcastEnnea-WHAT?! (Part 1)Friends- the day is here. We’re finally digging into the ever-elusive Enneagram. In this episode, Nic, Mere, and special guest (Nic’s mom, Barbara) discuss all things Enneagram. Throughout this conversation, we use learnings from the book The Wisdom of the Enneagram. It was written by two Enneagram experts, Don Riso and Russ Hudson, which you will hear referenced throughout the podcast. We think you’ll love this conversation and hope it inspires you to do more work with this sacred personality typing system. It is seriously game changing. We think you’ll love this conversation and hope...
2018-11-161h 02Room For Both PodcastBreaking Faith- Our Deconstruction Stories (Part 2)In Part 2 of our Deconstruction Series, Meredith shares her faith journey with us. It's a raw, honest assessment of the Meredith she once was and the Meredith she is today centered around an unforeseeable tragedy that changed everything, and ultimately, set her on a path to spiritual freedom.
2018-11-011h 12Room For Both PodcastBreaking Faith- Our Deconstruction Stories (Part 1) We're in part one of our discussion about spiritual deconstruction, in which we'll be processing our own experiences of breaking faith structures, who has helped us navigate the waters, and some things we've learned along the way. Nic’s up first and shares with us the story of how her relationship with God, the church, and her understanding of the Holy has transformed over the last several years, as she's found herself at the intersection of conflicting messages, difficult circumstances, and a faith that continues to beckon her. SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #6 In this Shoot The Breeze, we...
2018-09-061h 04Room For Both PodcastTruth Bombs For Our Younger SelvesWe reflect on what we would tell our 20, 25, and 30 year old selves. From prioritizing community, to no longer "suffocating from the shoulds," and extending grace to ourselves for the journey we're on, this is a discussion to which we hope many of you can connect and relate. SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE #5: In the first part of the show, we discuss the INCREDIBLE dinner we had at The Populist in Denver. This is the Salt & Vinegar popcorn we mention. SO STINKING good. A pic of us with our dear friend and future Bonus...
2018-08-171h 17Room For Both PodcastThe Danger ZoneIn this episode, Nic and Mere unpack the Families Belong Together rally they attended in Denver. As they processed their experience, the conversation quickly transitioned to a dialogue about the impact of dehumanizing and demonizing the ‘other side’ and how it chips away at our common humanity. We also unpack how we can hold space for curiosity toward ourselves and others.
2018-08-021h 01Room For Both PodcastPiña Coladas, Prison Scandals, and A Whole Lotta Hope (Part 2)We conclude our conversation with Sarah Jackson of Casa de Paz, an organization that supports immigrants who have been detained or whose family members have been detained. This discussion helped us connect with the topic of immigration less at an issue level and more at a human level; we hope it does the same for you. Show Notes Can we just say how fun it was journeying down memory lane and remembering our college advocacy days?! Wow. We were babies. Look at Nic's hair and the Invisible Children shirt she rocked to no end. (Also, there...
2018-07-1759 minRoom For Both PodcastPiña Coladas, Prison Scandals, and A Whole Lotta Hope (Part 1)We chat with Sarah Jackson, founder of Casa de Paz and host/friend/advocate to thousands of immigrants who have been detained in the United States. The Casa's mission is simple: Ease the isolating experience of immigrant detention one simple act of love at a time. We had such a rich conversation with Sarah that we've split this discussion into two parts. Join us this time as we learn where Sarah got the idea to start Casa de Paz, who she's met along the way, and what she hopes we can all walk away from this discussion...
2018-07-101h 01Room For Both PodcastHave You Been Brenéd?!We're chatting all things Brene Brown. From the takeaways we've gained through her books, to the perks (and challenges) of being vulnerable, we explain why we're so into this shame researcher from Texas and how her principles have made our lives and relationships richer. You'll also hear a bit more about why we started this podcast, as well as some products we're currently LOVING. Here's a list of the things we chatted about during the show: Y'all. This deodorant from Primally Pure is no joke. We both use the Lemongrass scent and it is the fi...
2018-06-191h 00
The Future Is A Mixtape018: Putting the ‘Think’ Into Think TanksFor this episode of The Future Is A Mixtape, Jesse & Matt have a discussion with Matt Bruenig--a lawyer, blogger, political analyst and Twitter-dynamo who’s got your back when you’re kettled by Roaming Hillbots and Randian Regressives. More importantly though, Matt has just started the first grassroots, people-powered think tank called The People’s Policy Project (3P). Funded by small donations from $5 to $15 dollars, 3P is an attempt to actually make Think Tanks “think” again, but for the purpose of actually benefitting the 80% Americans who now own only 20% of the nation’s wealth, and are increasingly living lives of quiet des...
2017-09-211h 14