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THE Cerebral Podcast
EP112: 6Ts with Disability Falls and Batman
In the final episode. I used a wordplay about falling. Then, I used a quote by Aristotle about the energy of the mind. In this week’s ROPE, I talked about different iterations of Batman. I talked about learning about the ignominious or disgraceful definitions. I talked about the 1989 Batman movie with the Alexander Knox character. I then talked about some of the disability shame around needing to be fixed and healed. I later talked about the importance of falling from the Batman Begins movie. I also use the “defining” clip from the movie. I ended th...
2022-06-26
13 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP111: 6Ts with Social Insecurity and Social Security
I used a wordplay about agency. Then, I used a quote by Aristotle about the value of life. In this week’s ROPE, I talked about my own social insecurity. Many times, I chose not to participate because it was the safer choice. I worried about not only my needs, but also the needs of others around me. I sometimes felt a responsibility for everyone’s else’s safety. I ended the episode talking about the Social Security Administration and disability fraud because my disability and my resume didn’t make sense to some people. Episode reso...
2022-06-17
10 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP110: 6Ts with Quality Control and the Medical Model
I used a wordplay about quality control and quality comfort. Then, I used a quote by Aristotle about quality. In this week’s ROPE, I talked about how my dad spent 30 years in quality control. He dealt with the FDA and consent decrees. Consent Decrees were negotiated agreements with the FDA to make improvements and maintain quality. My dad had the idea that I needed to be fixed, like in the medical model of disability. My crutches were my management tools. They were part of my identity. My dad grew up with eyeglasses as part of his iden...
2022-06-09
10 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP109: 6Ts with Dignity and Johnny Dangerously
I used a wordplay about dignity and tough stuff. Then, I used a quote by Aristotle about dignity and grace. In this week’s ROPE, I talked about how the movie Johnny Dangerously. The movie was an ironic comedy about a good gangster. I also talked about how Danny Vermin used “once” as a threat. Then, I talked about how I was often afraid to make a mistake more than “once” in a mainstream school. The movie also used disability stereotypes more than “once”. I ended the episode with the acronymic reminder of DRILLS with dignity and respect to share...
2022-06-02
11 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP108: 6Ts with Mental Health and Muscle Anxiety
I used a wordplay about nonsense. Then, I used a quote by Albert Einstein about being understanding. Next, I talked about attribution theory. In this week’s ROPE, I talked about attribution errors and my disability. I often got social resistance from people without disabilities. I could not fight back, I could not leave the situation. Therefore, I often froze because I could not overcome the situation. My dad, sometimes, yelled at me to relax. The muscle anxiety later became numbness and dumbness. Episode resources Albert Einstein - Peace cannot be kept by force...
2022-05-26
10 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP107: 6Ts with Mental Health and Hearing
I used a wordplay about here and there. Then, I used a quote by Albert Einstein about being crazy. Next, I talked about social anxiety and hearing. I talked about the ROPE of having hypersensitive hearing. Because of my crutches, people could see me a “mile” away. At least yards away. I also talked about the Marvel Comics super-hear-o Daredevil. Finally, I talked about hearing conversations at home at the grocery store near aisle 3. Episode resources Albert Einstein - A question that sometimes drives me... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/albert_einstein...
2022-05-19
09 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP106: 6Ts with Mental Health and Taste
I used a wordplay about the food for thought. Then, I used a quote by Albert Einstein about persistence. Next, I talked about senses of taste and food. I talked about the ROPE of eating more food for fuel. Because I spent so much energy with my crutches, I needed to consume more food. Sometimes, I got into trouble with my parents for asking for more food. They grew up as immigrants with food scarcity. Episode resources Albert Einstein - It's not that I'm so smart, it's just... https://www.brainyquote.co...
2022-05-12
10 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP105: 6Ts with Mental Health and Sensory Overload
I used a wordplay about the environment. Then, I used a quote by Albert Einstein about the environment. Next, I talked about senses of character. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the ROPE of walking and talking with volumes of information I absorbed information with my senses. My dad had a basic misunderstanding with my crutches. Episode resources Albert Einstein - The environment is everything that isn't... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/albert_einstein_165189 Sense - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...
2022-05-05
09 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP104: 6Ts with Poetry and The Rocky Road
I used a wordplay about standing and understanding. Then, I used a quote by Helen Keller about danger. Next, I read an original poem about traveling on the rocky road. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the ROPE of the unsteady fight on the road. I have used crutches to sustain myself. My crutches were instruments between my body and my mind. I have gained emotional ground on the rocky road. Episode resources Helen Keller - Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run... htt...
2022-04-29
11 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP103: 6Ts with Poetry and Body Building
I used a wordplay about the board game Operation. Then, I used a quote by Helen Keller about building character through the trials of experience. Next, I read an original poem about building my body up again. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the ROPE of the power of weakness. I managed my disability with my crutches. I also talked about resetting and recalibrating myself with 1000 steps. Finally, I came up with a FAITH acronym by Following Along in different parts of my body. Episode resources Helen Kell...
2022-04-23
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP102: 6Ts with Poetry and Crippled Cross
I used a wordplay about the being prayed upon. Then, I used a quote by Helen Keller about her living in a God-made world. Next, I read an original poem about the religious pressures of being healed. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the ROPE of Bible stories that referenced the lame and sick. I managed my disability with my crutches. My disability was bigger than me. I also talked about figuring things out. Then, I talked about Nancy Eiesland and her disabled God theory. Episode resources He...
2022-04-14
16 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP101: 6Ts with Poetry and Outfit
I used a wordplay about the reversing of words and meanings. Then, I used a quote by Helen Keller about her living for others. Next, I read an original poem, about peer pressure in middle school. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the ROPE of being outfitted with the clothes I wore. I analyzed and interpreted different ignominious symbols and meanings from the Outfit poem. And I ad-dressed fitting in and standing out. Everyone has their own sense of fashion. Episode resources Helen Keller - Life...
2022-04-09
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP100: 6Ts with Cerebral Palsy and 100 Episodes
I used a wordplay about the devil in the details. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about him choosing to laugh or cry. Next, I talked about using a crutch not as a crutch, but as a tool to navigate the world. A lesser-known definition of a crutch is to sustain. In my case, I became armed. But I also talked about the irony of the crooked creativity of the 1966 Batman TV show. After discovering the word ignominious during many caped crusader criminal crises, I also learned about the disability disgrace or shame. Shows from t...
2022-03-30
20 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP99: 6Ts with Cerebral Palsy and Josh Blue
I used a wordplay about staring. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about him living his life. Next, I talked about comedian, and actor Josh Blue. He has performed on many stages throughout the world. He coined the term palsy punch. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the healing bracelet jokes he has told. I also talked about how comedians with cerebral palsy share their lived experiences, take risks, and use the agile mindset. Episode resources Josh Blue - I'm just living my l...
2022-03-26
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP98: 6Ts with Cerebral Palsy and Maysoon Zayid
I used a wordplay about delivering jokes. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about understanding disabilities and his cerebral palsy. Next, I talked about comedian, actress and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid. She did a TED Talk in 2014, “I got 99 problems… palsy is just one.” In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the healing rituals of Maysoon discussed at TED. I also talked about some of the common disability labels people get tagged with. Episode resources Whether you know it or not, when you leave one of my...
2022-03-19
11 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP97: 6Ts with Cerebral Palsy and Chris Fonseca
I used a wordplay about the word, comedy. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about common sense and his cerebral palsy. Next, I talked about comedian Chris Fonseca. He joked about his getting his sense of humor from his grandpa. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the disability jokes of Chris Fonseca and disability ironies of cerebral palsy jokes. I also met Chris Fonseca at Marist College in New York in the 1990s. Episode resources Josh Blue - I have the common sense to...
2022-03-14
09 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP96: 6Ts with Cerebral Palsy and Geri Jewell
I used a wordplay about senses of humor. Then, I used a quote by Josh Blue about not ignoring his cerebral palsy. Next, I talked about some of Geri Jewell’s life. And her recurring role on the 1980s NBC TV show, The Facts of Life. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the disability jokes and disability ironies of cerebral palsy jokes. I also met Geri Jewell. Once at Marist College in New York in the 1990s. I also met Geri at the Weinstein JCC at ReelAbilities Richmond, VA in...
2022-03-05
14 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP95: 6Ts with Jedi Learning and Fragility Myths
I used a wordplay about instruments. Then, I used a quote by Joseph Campbell about the meaning of life. Next, I talked about Joseph Campbell, the hero’s journey, and learning in Star Wars. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the disability myths that I experienced. One of the myths came from a basic misunderstanding of cerebral palsy as brain palsy. Another misunderstanding came from crutches being fragile medical devices instead of independence devices. I described and ascribed my own meaning to it. I used ski poles to explain one...
2022-02-25
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP94: 6Ts with Stoicism and the Jedi Code
I used a wordplay about the Force. Then, I used a quote by Joseph Campbell about the joy and pain. Next, I talked about the Jedi philosophy and the Stoic philosophy. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the crutch being misunderstood and others telling me that I needed to be healed. Also talked about February 11 and Episode 33 and finding faith beyond physical healing. Next, I used two clips from the Star Wars franchise where Yoda talked about fear and the dark side of the Force. I also mentioned the core values o...
2022-02-19
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP93: 6Ts with Joseph Campbell and Jedi Master Yoda
I used a wordplay about bumbling. Then, I used a quote by Joseph Campbell about treasure and the abyss. Next, I talked about the leadership lessons of Jedi Master Yoda. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about Yoda as the unlikely mentor. He was small and old but he led with faith and wisdom. Next, I talked about both falling and failing. I ended with a stumble and a humble rhyme. Episode resources Joseph Campbell - A hero is someone who has given his or... https://w...
2022-02-10
10 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP92: 6Ts with Joseph Campbell and Star Wars
I used a wordplay about mentorship. Then, I used a quote by Joseph Campbell about the hero’s journey. Next, I talked about the journey from adventure to training. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about using my crutches as tools for training. I also used a Bill Moyer’s clip where Joseph Campbell talked about mentorship in Star Wars. Next, I talked about my own Jedi mind trick. I also mentioned the power of building a relationship with my crutches. Episode resources Joseph Campbell - A hero is som...
2022-02-04
15 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP91: 6Ts with The Agile Mindset
I used a wordplay about vulnerability and being human. Then, I used a quote by Galileo about discovering truths. Next, I talked about the agile mindset and creating psychological safety. Then, I talked about taking risks and making mistakes. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the dignity of risk and risk management. Making mistakes is good because they reveal opportunities for continuous improvement. I used the example of a hockey goalie. Targeting vulnerabilities without shame or blame is important. Finally, I talked about the right to fail and the dignity of r...
2022-01-27
11 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP90: 6Ts with Beliefs and Advocacy
I used a wordplay about beliefs and being left behind. Then, I used a quote by Galileo about the limits of a mind. Next, I talked about disability advocacy as a way to find your own voice. Then, I talked about finding support by being next to people in similar circumstances. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about keeping up and being thought of as a troublemaker. I also talked about how people misunderstood my disability to be only my problem. Then I talked about my brain damage and how disability processing was...
2022-01-21
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP89: 6Ts with Articulate Thinking and SNL
I used a wordplay about my being articulate. Then, I used a quote by Galileo about ignorance. Next, I talked about thought experiments as a device for the imagination. Then, I talked about articulate thinking advice from Dr. Grace Lee. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about how college news writing and public speaking have related skills. I also talked about splitting the word articulate into different actions. Then I talked about confidence and articulation from a couple of Saturday Night Live sketches. Finally, I talked about Rene Descartes and walking away fro...
2022-01-15
15 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP88: 6Ts with Galileo and Thought Experiments
I used a wordplay about my body being at rest. Then, I used a quote by Galileo about teaching and discovery. Next, I talked about thought experiments as a device for the imagination. Then, I talked about Galileo's thought experiment about falling objects. It revealed a logical flaw in different objects and the rate of falling speed. In his mind Galileo tied different objects together, combining the weight. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I learned from a teacher about Galileo’s thought experiment in college. I also talked about practice makes perfect with...
2022-01-08
13 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP86: The Enrichment Approach with George Bailey
I used a word play about Bedford Falls. Then, I used a quote by author Charles Dickens about life and usefulness. Next, I talked about the 1946 movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. In a clip, the angels discussed how to help George Bailey from being discouraged. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about It’s a Wonderful Life, the Christmas classic movie. George Bailey lost perspective on the impact of his life. George used his life to help others. I tried to use my life to help people understand my crutches. I tried to...
2021-12-22
17 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP85: The Enrichment Approach with Dr. Seuss and The Grinch
I used a word play about the rhyme or reason and the Grinch. Then, I used a quote by author Charles Dickens about heart and patience. Next, I talked about Dr. Seuss and the Grinch. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about The Grinch That Stole Christmas TV special. Next, I talked about literary meter. Then I shared a new poem I wrote, The Grinch In-fur-ed. There are other rhythms I use in the prose. Episode resources THE Cerebral Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook...
2021-12-16
19 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP84: The Enrichment Approach with The Gift of the Magi and Sesame Street
I used a word play about the Magi. Then, I used a quote by author Charles Dickens about the contrast of light and dark. Next, I talked about The Gift of the Magi short story. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, i talked about the Sesame Street version of The Gift of the Magi in1978. Then I talk about the sentimentality of the spirited effort behind gift-giving. Episode resources THE Cerebral Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/110869288937879 Charles Dickens - There are dark shadows on t...
2021-12-08
13 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP83: The Enrichment Approach with #Rudolph #Reindeer and #Inclusion
I used a word play about Rudolf. Then, I used a quote by author Charles Dickens about Christmas. Next, I talked about the history of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the song. It became a hit on the Billboard charts in 1949. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as an inclusion story. I also sang the song and then wrote a new poem, Reinterpreting Rudolph’s Reinclusion. I also created a new word. Episode resources THE Cerebral Podcast Facebook Group https://www.face...
2021-12-02
16 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP82: The Enrichment Approach with Family Homeostasis and Fight or Flight
I used a word play about a turkey wishbone. Then, I used a quote from Star Wars actor James Earl Jones about stuttering. Next, I talked about homeostasis and equilibrium. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about how many parents tried to keep the family equilibrium. My dad sometimes got upset with my inability to keep up with my family and friends. My disability and processing issues were not treated as reasonable factors in different situations. Handwriting and physical therapy issues were hard for me to negotiate/articulate. I ended the episode...
2021-11-25
17 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP81: The Enrichment Approach with Poles and Gallows Humor
I used a word play about polio. Then, I used a quote from Star Wars actor James Earl Jones about Marilyn Monroe. Next, I talked about finding humor in difficult situations with gallows humor. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about finding gallows humor and power in Polish jokes. But my dad made light of me falling at my expense. I also talked about finding solidarity and resilience from shared experiences. After turning cripples into “crips”, the common denominator became a rallying cry. In another situation, “crips” became a positive part of the surg...
2021-11-17
15 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP80: The Enrichment Approach with Family Bonds and #PlayingCards
I used a word play about playing cards and playing hands. Then, I used another quote from Star Wars actor James Earl Jones about family bonds. Next, I talked about building relationships through play from the Bicycle Cards website. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the War playing card game. I also talked about helping my German grandmother with Solitaire. Then, I talked about watching the adults play Pinochle. The other card players helped my German grandmother follow the rules of the game. She had memory issues similar to dementia.
2021-11-10
16 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP79: The Enrichment Approach with Grandparents and Soap Operas
I used a word play about money and grands. Then, I used a quote from Star Wars actor James Earl Jones about grandparents. Next, I talked about family solidarity. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about my Polish Grandmother who liked General Hospital. She also created her own words and meanings. I also talked about my German Grandmother who liked Days of Our Lives. She had memory issues similar to dementia, but she remembered growing up in Germany. Episode resources THE Cerebral Podcast Facebook Group ...
2021-11-02
16 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP78: The Enrichment Approach with EARN, Will Rogers Institute and The See No Evil, Hear No Evil Movie
I used a word play about earning more than money and filling holes. Then, I used another quote from actor and humanitarian, Will Rogers, about success and and doing work. Next, I talked about the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about collecting donations at the movie theater in the summer of 1989. I grappled with helping kids in need and the meaning of “handicapped.” I also talked about the See No Evil, Hear No Evil movie from 1989 with Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder. Episode...
2021-10-27
19 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP77: The Enrichment Approach with Occupational Therapy and the My Left Foot Movie
I used a word play about patience. and sticks. Then, I used another quote from actor and humanitarian, Will Rogers, about ignorance. Next, I talked about the medical and therapeutic definitions of occupational therapy. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the occupational therapy I received in grade school at Jawonio. Then I talked about the 1989 movie My Left Foot. The movie illustrated the struggles of an Irish author, Christy Brown. I watched important scenes while doing my job. I also included the Irish National Disability Authority and some Irish...
2021-10-21
20 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP76: The Enrichment Approach with Reasonable Accommodations and The Rain Man Movie
I used a word play about autism and sticks. Then, I used a quote from actor and humanitarian, Will Rogers, about knowledge and trouble. Next, I talked about reasonable accommodations from the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of the reasonable accommodations I received as a movie theater usher in 1989. Then I talked about the movie Rain Man and watching important scenes while doing my job. Episode resources Will Rogers - It isn't what we don't know that gives us...
2021-10-13
17 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP75: The Enrichment Approach with Disability Awareness, Onboarding and My Movie Jobs
I used a word play about moving pictures and movies. Then, I used a quote from actor and humanitarian, Will Rogers, about gaining experience. Next, I talked about disability awareness and onboarding. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about teenage job interview experiences with supermarkets I had in 1988. Then I talked about some of my first job experiences with United Artists Movie Theater in 1989. Episode resources Will Rogers - Good judgment comes from experience, and a... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/will_rogers_411692 Will R...
2021-10-07
14 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP74: The Enrichment Approach with Balance, Social Capital and The Karate Kid
I use a word play about Mr. Miyagi’s karate belt. Then, I use a quote from Mr. Miyagi about standing and balance. Next, I talk about the three dimensions of social capital from the encyclopedia. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about learning lessons from Mr. Miyagi and his unconventional training methods with seemingly eccentric chores. Episode resources Social capital https://www.britannica.com/topic/social-capital Karate belt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm3ikyMzMlA Balance ht...
2021-09-29
15 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP73: The Enrichment Approach with Balance Building Exercises
I start out with a word play balance and dancing. Then, I use a quote from author, Napoleon Hill. Next, I talk about exercises like horseback riding and breathing. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about different balance exercises. The pool, an adaptive bicycle, and my crutches helped me figure out different balance points. Episode resources If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. - Napoleon Hill https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/napoleon_hill_152848 Napoleon Hill - Wikipedia
2021-09-23
18 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP72: The Enrichment Approach with Balance, Coordination, Hyperfocus and Flow
I start out with a word play about balance and coordination. Then, I use a quote from female boxing champion Laila Ali. Next, I will talk about the concepts of hyperfocus and flow. I also talk about falling with information from the Cerebral Palsy Guidance website. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about hyperfocus and becoming absorbed by the need to avoid falling. I make comparisons to my brain power and a computer’s RAM. Episode resources Laila Ali - Focus on being balanced - success is balan...
2021-09-16
11 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP71: The Enrichment Approach with the Stop, Look, Analyze, and Manage Method
I start out with a word play about situational scans. Then, I use a quote from Dr. Phil McGraw. Next, I talk about disability processing issues with speed, number, abstraction, and complexity. I talk about the SLAM Method which is used in risky and unsafe situations. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about defensive walking and some dangerous falls that I've taken as a kid with crutches. I also talk about risk in second grade and being stung by yellowjackets. Episode resources Phillip C. McGraw Quotes (Author of...
2021-09-09
14 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP70: The Enrichment Approach with ZPD and College Student Involvement
I start out with a word play about collaborative experiences in college. Then, I use a quote from former President Dwight Eisenhower. Next, I talk more about psychological advice about social interactions and the Zone of Proximal Development. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about Marist College student involvement. Then, I talk about helping a pregnancy shelter and gaining new insights. I also talk about my experience as a news intern at a local radio station. In addition, I talk about an interview I did for the 1993 movie Philadelphia. Episode reso...
2021-08-31
14 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP69: The Enrichment Approach with ZPD and College Residence Life Training
I start out with a word play about ships. Then, I use a quote from former First Lady Michelle Obama. Next, I talk about psychological advice about social interactions and the Zone of Proximal Development. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about residence life training. Then, I talk about how my role as an RA in college helped me to terminate some social anxiety by taking me out of my comfort zone. Episode resources Michelle Obama - Do not be afraid to ask for help. Nobody... ht...
2021-08-24
15 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP68: The Enrichment Approach with Ruminations and Relationships
EP68: The Enrichment Approach with Ruminations and Relationships I start out with a joke about roommates. Then, I use a quote from actor Henry Winkler. Next, I talk about advice from the College Board about roommates and boundaries. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about my freshman roommate discussions and resetting some personal boundaries. I also talk about a visiting safe-sex college lecturer and ruminate about building relationships, trust and boundaries. Episode resources Henry Winkler - A human being's first responsibility is to... ...
2021-08-14
13 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP67: The #Enrichment Approach with #CASEL, #Marist College and #Reasonable Accommodations
I start out with a joke about punctuation and a quote by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius. I am also talking about CASEL and reasonable accommodation. In some ways college became easier for me because of the physical and college support systems. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about my college transition to Marist College. And speaking up with my crutches in public speaking class. Episode resources Marcus Aurelius - Nothing has such power to broaden the... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/marcus_aurelius_118558...
2021-08-06
14 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP66: The Enrichment Approach with Fight, Flight, and Freeze Responses
For the month of July I have been talking about freedom and independence. Today I am talking about the fight or flight response. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about some of the difficulties I had with the fight and flight response in school. Episode resources Peter A. Levine - Basically, in the fight-or-flight... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/peter_a_levine_864308 What Is Fight, Flight, or Freeze? https://psychcentral.com/blog/fight-flight-freeze-stress-response#takeaway Somatic experiencing https...
2021-07-25
13 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
EP65: The Enrichment Approach with Campy Word Plays and Tina Fey
During the month of July I have been talking about freedom and independence. Today I will be talking about improvisation and the theory of Yes, …and. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE I am talking about summertime experiences with doing campy style plays at Camp Jawonio. I also talk about the campy James Bond spoof we performed. Episode resources Improv lesson from Tina Fey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmafmRIeet0 Tina Fey - I think if you ask any of us here, we... htt...
2021-07-18
13 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
Episode 64: The Enrichment Approach with the Reptilian Brain, and V: The Miniseries
I started with reptile joke. And a quote from professor Robert Sapolsky. During the month of July, I have been talking about freedom and independence. Today I will be talking about the primitive or reptilian brain. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE I will be talking about my first exposure to reptiles in the NBC TV miniseries V. It was a 1983 science fiction miniseries about reptile aliens that first appear to be human. Episode resources Don’t Listen to Your Lizard Brain https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ma...
2021-07-11
12 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
Episode 63: The Enrichment Approach with Independence, and the Statue of Liberty
Today I will be talking about the preamble to the Declaration of Independence. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences or ROPE, I am talking about not being allowed to go on a class trip in third grade to the Statue of Liberty. John Locke - All mankind... being all equal and... https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/john_locke_169395 WIKIPEDIA: John Locke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke Declaration of Independence: Preamble: Lesson Plan https://www.ushistory.org/declaration/lessonplan/doi_preamble.ht...
2021-07-04
11 min
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Episode 62: The Enrichment Approach with Identity, Adolescence, and Don Quixote
For the month of June, I have talked about adolescent issues I had in high school. I started with my own joke about sound and goodbye. Then I used a quote from the character of Don Quixote. Next, I talked about adolescence and identity challenges. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the Spanish novel of Don Quixote. And the transformation from one identity to another. Then I used a clip of Broadway actor Brian Stokes Mitchell singing about the impossible dream. I also talked about my high school Spanish teacher and h...
2021-06-27
15 min
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Episode 61: The Enrichment Approach with Puberty, Adolescence, Sexuality and Sports Illustrated
For the month of June, I have talked about adolescent issues I had in high school. I started with my own joke about privacy. Then I used a quote from writer Ralph Waldo Emerson. Next, I talked about adolescence and advice from Navigate Texas about sexuality and disabilities. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about some of my own experiences with puberty and adolescence. I recommended people around those with disabilities help with self management and social management. I also talked fantasizing about Elle Macpherson and masturbation with the 1990 Sports Illustrated swimsuit i...
2021-06-21
19 min
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Episode 60: The Enrichment Approach with Bo Jackson, Adolescence and High School Sports
For the month of June, I have talked about adolescent issues I had in high school. I started with my own joke about competing with intensity. Then I used a quote from American baseball and football all-star Bo Jackson. Next, I talked about adolescence and identity. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about how I was included and excluded in sports in high school. I attended a competitive college preparatory religious private school in New Jersey. I talked about watching football as a high school statistician in the press box. Also...
2021-06-13
13 min
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Episode 59: The Enrichment Approach with Daniel Boone, Adolescence and Disorientation
For the month of June, I talked about adolescent issues I had in high school. I started with my own joke about adolescence. Then I used a quote from American explorer Daniel Boone. Next, I talked about orientation and disorientation. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about the internal and external pressures of taking the high school entrance exam. I also talked about the 4 components of disability decision-making. Episode resources How Does Mental Health Change During Adolescence? https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/adolescence ...
2021-06-06
15 min
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Episode 58: The Enrichment Approach with Albert Camus, and Obedience
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I started with my own joke about standing and a see-saw. Then I used a quote from French philosopher Albert Camus. Next, I talked about the psychological concept of obedience. I also talked about the 3 key differences between obedience and conformity. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about getting in trouble for a classroom disruption when I was in the bathroom. I also talked about attempts to stand up against the injustice for a nun’s punishment. Audio editing by Jacob Thurmond
2021-05-30
18 min
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Episode 57: The Enrichment Approach with Sebastian Stan, the WHO, Eugenics and the Disability Mindset
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I started with my own joke about allies and eyes. Then I used a quote from actor Sebastian Stan. Next, I talked about the WHO definition of mental health and the disability mentality. I also talked about the history of ableism, eugenics and being feeble-minded. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about my crutches as tools to navigate the world. The disability mentality was not something that I had for myself. The disability mentality existed in other people's minds. I also got help from a teacher w...
2021-05-24
20 min
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Episode 56: The Enrichment Approach with Dr. Seuss, Loneliness and Being Wired Differently
I started with my own joke about how weird and wired are connected. Then I used a quote from Dr. Seuss. Next, I talked about the different types of loneliness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about feeling weird and being wired differently. I mentioned the 4 aspects of disability decision-making. After that, I shared a Seuss style poem I wrote recently about being weird. Then I also talked about accidentally pushing over a computer in seventh grade in front of the whole class. I talked about the...
2021-05-17
17 min
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Episode 55: The Enrichment Approach with Wayne Dyer, Conformity, HALT and Power Statements
I start with my own joke about a song or ditty I created about fighting conformity. Then I use a thought of the day from Dr. Wayne Dyer. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Then I talk about definitions of conformity, compliance, and obedience. Next, I talk about the HALT acronym and Power Statements I learned from Virginia Commonwealth University. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about my mental state as a kid and the two apparel experiences in elementary school. One is about bathroom trips. And the other involved wearing sneakers wi...
2021-05-09
21 min
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Episode 54: The Enrichment Approach with Mental Health Mantras and Sticks and Stones
I start with my own joke about developing myself mentally. Then I use a thought of the day about sticks and stones. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Then I talk about 9 mental health mantras. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about my mental state as a kid and the different pressures I had on the inside and outside. I read a poem about the mental bone. Episode resources Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Home Sticks and...
2021-05-02
18 min
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Episode 53: The Enrichment Approach with Poetic Therapy and Superman
I start with my own joke about Superman. Then I use a quote from Superman actor, Christopher Reeve. April is national poetry month. Then I talk about enriched environments with comic book catharsis. April 28 is also National Superhero Day. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about Superman-based poetry. I read two personal poems that involve complex choices and disabilities. Episode resources Christopher Reeve - Your body is not who you are. The mind… https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/christopher_reeve_471524 Ca...
2021-04-25
19 min
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Episode 52: The Enrichment Approach with Poetic Therapy and Human Nature
I started with my own joke about money and trees. Then I use a quote from German Philosopher Johann Georg Hamann. April is national poetry month. Then I talk about enriched environments with poetics and catharsis. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about poetry. I read two personal poems that involve fear. One is about disability ignorance. The other is about finding courage. Audio editing by Jacob Thurmond Episode resources Johann Georg Hamann - Poetry is the mother-tongue of the… https://www.brain...
2021-04-17
16 min
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Episode 51: The Enrichment Approach with Poetic Therapy and Emotional Purging
I start with my own joke about equating math and poetry. Then I use a quote from American psychologist Abraham Maslow, about poetry. April is national poetry month. Then I talk about enriched environments with poetics and catharsis. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about poetry. I read two personal poems that involve emotional rage. One is an internal rage. The other is about the externally purging of emotions. Audio editing by Jacob Thurmond Episode resources Abraham Maslow - A musician must make music, an artist... ...
2021-04-09
16 min
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Episode 50: The Enrichment Approach with Poetic Therapy and Needles
I started with my own joke about meters. Then I use quote from Greek philosopher Aristotle, about poetry. April is national poetry month. Then I talk about enriched environments with poetics and catharsis. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talk about poetry. I read two personal poems that involve different needles. One is a needle before surgery. The other is about the needle of acceptance. Audio editing by Jacob Thurmond Episode resources Aristotle - Poetry is finer and more philosophical than... https://www.brainyquote.com/quo...
2021-04-03
17 min
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Episode 49: The Enrichment Approach with Movement Therapy and Lean on Me
I started with my own joke about stances. Then I used another quote from Greek philosopher Plato, about changing circumstances. Then I talked about enriched environments, and movement therapy. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about Bill Withers and the Lean on Me song from the 1970s. I also talked about the 1989 Lean on Me movie. The movie starred Morgan Freeman about principal Joe Clark. I wrote a new short dance poem about leaning. Audio editing by Jacob Thurmond Episode resources Plato - There are two th...
2021-03-26
16 min
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Episode 48: The Enrichment Approach with Movement Therapy and La Bamba
I started with my own joke about La Bamba. Then I used a quote from Greek philosopher Plato, about music. Then I talked about enriched environments, and movement and dance therapy. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I talked about Ritchie Valens and the La Bamba song from the 1950s. I also talked about the 1987 movie starring Lou Diamond Phillips. I wrote a new short dance poem. And in reflections, I talked about Jawanio and March as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Episode resources RITCHIE VALENS-LA BAMBA ht...
2021-03-19
16 min
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Episode 47: The Enrichment Approach with Dance Therapy and Men Without Hats
I start with my own joke about dance. Then I use a quote from Greek philosopher Plato, about music. Then I talk about enriched environments, JHU’s dance medicine, and movement and dance therapy. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about the British band Men Without Hats song that I heard in 1983. I also wrote a new short dance poem. Episode resources Plato quote https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/plato_109438 JHU’s dance medicine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/orthopaedic-surgery/specialty-areas/sports-medicine/wome...
2021-03-13
14 min
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Episode 46: The Enrichment Approach with Music Therapy and The Eurythmics
I start with my own joke about rhythm. Then I use a quote from guitarist Gary Talley about music therapy. Then I talk about enriched environment and receptive music therapy. I also use research from Wellington Music Therapy Services. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about the Eurythmics and their hit Sweet Dreams song from 1983. I also used some of the lyrics to keep moving on with my crutches and my Sony Walkman. Episode resources Gary Talley quote https://www.azquotes.com/author/33001...
2021-03-05
14 min
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Episode 45: The Enrichment Approach with Dale Carnegie and the TV Cartoon The Super Friends
I start with my own joke about the weather. Then I use a Winston Churchill quote about friendship. Then I talk about enriched environments, friendships and Dale Carnegie. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about the Super Friends cartoon and an episode involving Frankenstein. I also talk about my super friend, Jon Thurmond. Finally, I use a movie clip from Superman from 1978. Episode resources: #HRSocialHour Half Hour Podcast — Jon Thurmond http://www.jonthurmond.com/hrsocialhour-half-hour-podcast Dale Carnegie https://en.wikipe...
2021-02-26
23 min
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Episode 44: The Enrichment Approach with Winston Churchill and the 1980s TV Show G.I. Joe
I start with my own joke about exercise. Then I use a Winston Churchill quote about success. Then I talk about enriched environments and collaboration with my mind and my body. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about G.I. Joe and a rotating roster of elementary school classmates. In reflections, I talk about a recent fall in my kitchen. Production Note: Audio Editing by Jacob Thurmond.
2021-02-19
19 min
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Episode 43: The Enrichment Approach with Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
I start with my own joke about the word Excelsior. Then I use a Stan Lee quote about friends. Then I talk about enriched environments with the Amazing Spider-Man. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. I then talk about the 13 traits of friendship. And I also talk about common points of interest which I first heard about from my friend Vince Johnson. Production Note: Audio Editing by Jacob Thurmond.
2021-02-12
16 min
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Episode 42: The Enrichment Approach with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
I start with my own joke about words. Next, I have a quote from British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Then I talk about enriched environments with He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. I also talk about Rene Descartes, oxymorons, and Thomas Edison. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and swords. I then relate the harnessing of power to the extended power of my crutches. Production Note: Audio Editing by Jacob Thurmond.
2021-02-04
15 min
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Episode 41: The Enrichment Approach with Daredevil with The Incredible Hulk
I start with my own joke about and a quote about Lou Ferrigno. I then talk about enriched environments. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about growing up with Lou Ferrigno and The Trial of The Incredible Hulk in 1989. The TV movie influenced my exercise and workout habits in high school and college. You can also go back and listen to episode 2. That is when I first talked about The Incredible Hulk. Production Note: Audio Editing by Jacob Thurmond.
2021-01-29
11 min
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Episode 40: The Enrichment Approach and My Trip with The Incredible Hulk
I start with my own joke about squatting exercises. I then used a quote from professional golfer Sam Snead. I then talk about enriched rehabilitation environments and resilience. In this week's RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCES or ROPE, I am talking about growing up with Lou Ferrigno in The Incredible Hulk on TV. You can also listen to episode 2.
2021-01-22
16 min
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Episode 39: Neuro-rehabilitation, the GRADE Approach and The Bionic Showdown
The joke of the day comes from me. The quote comes from Albert Einstein. Today, I will be talking more about more about neuroplasticity and neuro-rehabilitation. Then, I will be talking about the GRADE approach. Then, I will mention skill development. Next, I will be talking about resilience factors. And Finally, In this week's rite of passage experiences or ROPE, I will be talking about [ the Bionic Man and the Bionic Showdown from 1989. And I talk and about the song Mr Roboto from 1983, in relation to my Cerebral Palsy. Check out episode 8 w...
2021-01-16
21 min
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Episode 38: Brain Neuroplasticity, Viacom, and My Root with the HSS and Bionic Man
I start with a Jim Gaffigan joke. Then, I use a quote from Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Next, I talk about Neuroplasticity. Then, I talk about former Viacom chairman Sumner Redstone. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about my first surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Dr. Leon Root. I also talk about the Bionic man from the 1970s. I also mentioned this recent essay about oxymorons in The Mighty.
2021-01-09
22 min
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Episode 37: Medical/Social Model, Dickens: A Christmas Carol, and a Christmas Stretch
I start with a frame joke. Then I use another quote from Helen Keller. Next, I talk about the Medical/Social model. Then, I talk about Scrooge and Tiny Tim. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about my connection with Tiny Tim. I also talk about the Stretch Armstrong toy from the 1970s. I talk about an analysis of Dickens and Tiny Tim from the Journal of the American Medical Association: Pediatrics. Production Note: Audio Editing by Jacob Thurmond.
2020-12-24
20 min
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Episode 36: Positive Psychology, Happiness, the Wonder of Auggie Pullman, and the Shannon Surprise
I start the episode with a joke about Auggie Pullman. Next, I have a thought of the day from Helen Keller. The December topic continues with literature and disabilities. I talk about about psychologist Martin Seligman and positive psychology, 3 dimensions of happiness, and the 7 habits of happy people. Then I will be talking about the book and movie Wonder. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about how my cousin Shannon who helped me better articulate for myself last Christmas. Special thanks to Jacob Thurmond for editing this episode.
2020-12-18
19 min
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Episode 35: Text World Theory, Freak the Mighty, and a Christmas Cousin Christina
I start with a character joke. Then I use another quote from Helen Keller. Next, I talk about. Next, I talk about the Text World Theory. Then, I talk about the young adult novel Freak, the Mighty. Kevin and Max create a formidable partnership. I also use the trailer from the movie. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about my cousin Christina. She struggled with her ADHD, but she was able to leverage it and get her MBA. We talked back then about managing cross-functional teams and the importance of teamwork.
2020-12-11
24 min
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Episode 34: Bibliotherapy, Disabling Attitudes in Literature and a Christmas Oxymoron
I start with a closed captioning joke. Then use a quote from Helen Keller. Next, I talk about some of the negative disability attitudes. Next, I talk about Tiresias in Oedipus Rex. Then, I talk about bibliotherapy. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about a bright idea, I thought I had during the Christmas season.
2020-12-04
18 min
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Episode 33: Maternal Health, the Life Course Theory and Feeling Thankful After Finding Gratitude And Faith in the Process
I start with a Thanksgiving joke. Then I use a religious quote from Corinthians. Next, I talk about the Life Course Theory from the Maternal Child Health Bureau. Next, some mothers struggle with ambiguous emotions because of having a premature child. But faith helped some mothers adjust to having a premature child. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about how a NY healing mass disappointment led me to look beyond the physical after visiting Lourdes, France. Lourdes is a Catholic religious pilgrimage site. I managed to find deeper reasoning.
2020-11-27
16 min
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Episode 32: Caregiver Stress and Caregiver Dyads
I start with a grappling joke. Then I give a thought about gravity. Next, I talk about exceptional caregiving. I give the definition of physical stress, according to Merriam-Webster. Then, I talk about extra vulnerabilities of caregiver stress. I mention the HALT acronym. I talk about caregiver stress strategies from the Mayo Clinic and other sources. I then talk about the Caregiver Dyad as a way to equalize and collaborate. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talk about the caregiver challenges I had with my parents. I swallowed fear, like the P!NK song say...
2020-11-23
19 min
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Episode 31: World Prematurity Day, The March of Dimes, Mark Hamill, and My 1980s Rodney Dangerfield Birthday Present
I started with a prematurity joke. November 17 is World Prematurity Day. The March of Dimes was started by FDR because of polio. Mark Hamill from Star Wars did a PSA in 1977. The Virginia I'm Determined program now helps parents and kids with disabilities with different elements of independence. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), The 1970s attitudes were different with different with the Willowbrook institution. Through using my crutches, I was able to decrease my some of my medical fragility physically and navigate some of the challenges mentally in my own Rodney Dangerfield way. I p...
2020-11-17
24 min
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Episode 30: Maternal Health and the Life-Course Theory
Because my birthday is in November, I will be talking about maternal health issues this month. After a joke and a thought of the day, I talked about the Life-Course Theory and liminality. I then talked talked about key human development areas of trajectories, transitions, and turning points. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPE), I talked about some of the early experiences around my prematurity in the 1970s. I also talked about how my crutches and my disability helped me lead a more memorable life.
2020-11-09
14 min
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Episode 29: Hallowed/Halo Myths, Existentialism and the Disabled God Theory
With today being Halloween, I started out with a joke about evil. I then used a quote from Rene Decartes. He went on to talk about disability stigmas in religion and the negative halo phenomenon. It is more commonly known as the halo or horn effect. Following that, he talks about cognitive dissonance, the Good Samaritan and the Disabled God Theory, and the power of existentialism. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences, (ROPE), I talked the crippling impact of negative thoughts, my exposure to existentialism with Shakespeare, and how Decartes helped me to better understand...
2020-11-01
16 min
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30. Episode 28: More KSAs in the Nickelodeon Blabbatorium
In a continuation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the episode starts wit a Nickelodeon slime joke. Then with another quote from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. I talk about the KSA framework. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences, (ROPE), I talked about some of my challenges with the Nickelodeon Blabbatorium. I got some advice from my supervisor to not use proper language with kids. I built rapport using Mad Libs, and twisted some words to make my language more approachable. I also had a problems keeping up with the conversation. Over time, I talked t...
2020-10-25
10 min
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29. Episode 27: The KSA Framework and Nickelodeon Goes Online with AOL in 1995
In a continuation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, ththe episode starts with a knowledge joke and has another quote from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. I talk about the KSA framework. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities framework helps people fulfill their job responsibilities. I then talk about why I developed some observational skills from school. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences, (ROPE), I talk about my training as NickOp4 on AOL. I then talk about online bulletin boards. Because the platform was new to so many people, there was some spam and junk messages. I also...
2020-10-18
12 min
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28. Episode 26: The SOAR Framework and The Nickelodeon Job Interview
In a continuation of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the episode starts with a quote from First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. He talks about the SOAR stories method in the interview for an AOL online system operator. He talks about monitoring and defuse situations with forest ranger training mentality as a resident assistant at Marist College. The ranger approach fit well with the mentoring and learning culture Nickelodeon had. In this week's Rite of Passage Experiences, (ROPE), Rob talks about a college radio public service assignment that involved MTV's Beavis and Butthead promoting fire safety. He...
2020-10-12
10 min
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27. Episode 25: The SLAM Technique, Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Traversing Transportation
Rob starts out with a stuttering joke. Thought of the day comes from Eleanor Roosevelt. She references being aware of fear and working through it. Rob mentions the SLAM technique. According to the Library of Congress, October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Rob talks about Just One Break which was a disability employment agency founded by Eleanor Roosevelt, Howard Rusk and Orin Lehman. He met the recruiter who also grew up in the same area in Rockland County, NY. He did interviews with media companies, including Nickelodeon, thanks to Just One Break. He knew about the...
2020-10-04
17 min
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26. Episode 24: National Situational Awareness Day, Bruce Lee, Autism, Martial Arts and Disability Defense
September 26 is National Situational Awareness Day. Rob uses a quote from comedian Alonzo Bodden. He then uses a quote from martial arts expert and philosopher Bruce Lee. Rob talks about growing up and having to be vigilant of his environment. He then talks about how fighting back was sometimes risky. He once got in trouble with the principal in elementary school after he felt threatened. It was sometimes tricky for him to figure out when to comply and when to speak up. He talks about the importance of learning about dignity and respect and the power statement...
2020-09-26
19 min
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25. Episode 23: From Disability Waves of Grief to Discovering Gratefulness and New Meanings
In this week's episode, Rob uses a quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He also talks about the loss of his uncle after September 11. He then talks about the family history of strokes and talks about spastic cerebral palsy and some historical misconceptions about disabilities. Rob then talks about some aspects of disability grief, including double mourning. He also talks about the different layers of family and societal stress factors. Finally he discusses the pivotal turning points parents often experience to find new meaning, greater purpose, and disability lessons. Rob also found some humor, closure and a deeper KEY connections...
2020-09-21
17 min
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24. Episode 22: Crutches, Current Crisis, Middle Momentum, and How Relative Relationships Helped Before and After September 11
Disclaimer: Rob didn't personally know anyone killed in the attacks, in NYC/VA/PA. In this extended episode, Rob mentions the irony of a popular word used in current events. Rob used a thought of the day from singer/songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. Then, Rob talked about early exposure to crutch crisis through adapting to situational circumstances. He made a comparison between baseball in the 1980s and not knowing the right answer. He used a seasonal slowdown in the spring of 2001 to move to Brooklyn, NY to further his independence. Next, he talked about the concept of th...
2020-09-11
41 min
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23. Episode 21: Parents and Practitioners Promoting Participation
In this week's episode, Rob talked about promoting participation. He talked about the layers of physical, and emotional issues that kids with neurological disabilities, parents and families experience. He conducted a research project through the leadership and empowerment for neurological disabilities at VCU. Practitioners have helped leverage the misunderstandings by facilitating relationships through the principle of servant leadership. He talked about the helper-recipient relationship strategy. Practitioners have helped build confidence and competence within within groups. He also talked about how participation-based physical therapy and how one research article focused on the 10Cs of participation. Rob finished the episode with...
2020-09-07
15 min
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22. Episode 20: The ICF model, hierarchies and Finding the ART in ARTiculation
In this week's episode, Rob first talked about the ICF model from the WHO. He also talked about the hierarchy of impairments and the importance of articulation. He also talked about being exposed to the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, and articulating his needs, after visiting Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. He also had struggles in HS articulating some of his needs because of the competitive environment. Rob also talked about Franklin Delano Roosevelt near Marist. Seton Hall University was Rob's first choice, because of their sports team, but changed his mind to attend Marist, after feeling i...
2020-08-31
18 min
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21. Episode:19: The Cerebral Conversation Continues by LENDing the support of SEL Frameworks
The cerebral conversation continues with Rob Targos. Born in the 1970s, he used his cerebral brain against the palsy for years. He often represented threats to himself, his family and his community. In this episode he uses a joke from Dick Van Dyke from CBS Sunday Morning. He also uses a thought from actor Robert Downey Jr. about playing Iron Man. Rob then talks about taking courses for the LEND program at Virginia Commonwealth University. He learned about the IDEA and the LRE mandate. He then talks about two different strengths-based approaches to social-emotional learning (S...
2020-08-24
16 min
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Teaser: The Cerebral Communication Continues
In this teaser, Rob Targos talks about his cerebral palsy and DIY attitude and even shares the 6T tip from a previous episode. He mentions Miley Cyrus and relates his disability to Lady Gaga. In addition to disability information and disability experience he will talk about emotional intelligence and research in future episodes so listeners can take hold, and engage in future episodes.
2020-08-23
02 min
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20. Episode 18: Jawing (Chatting) on Chief Justice John Marshall
In this episode, Italk about my grade school report about Chief Justice John Marshall. He used the elastic clause hundreds of years before the idea of reasonable accommodation. The elastic clause gave Congress the power to create laws based on the Constitution. I also talk about the XYZ affair and stretching my memory.
2020-05-23
08 min
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19. Episode 17: Reflections and Refractions and the Handy Handicap
In the latest episode, I talked about reflections from pools, swimming and the degrees of difficulty. The crutches become more than just walking devices. Incorporating my crutches into different activities,helped me to manage some of the difficulty. I then talked about physics and I redefined pain and gain.
2019-10-10
07 min
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18. Episode 16: Baywatch: The Final Wave on the Beach
In this week’s episode I talked my final experience with the TV show, Baywatch. A few year’s I ended up with a job working at Nickelodeon. After finding out about a collaboration at between Baywatch and the MTV Beachhouse, I called Baywatch. In 1997, I visited the set of Baywatch and connected with David Hasselhoff and other members of the Baywatch production staff. The next year, I visited the set again and met Executive Producer Douglas Schwartz. I ended up publishing an article with The Disability News Service in 1999.
2019-09-14
10 min
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17. Episode 15: Baywatch: The Second Wave: The Ups and Downs of My Spec Script
This week, I talked about Baywatch and how the show often got overlooked, despite the fact that it dealt with many trauma and disability episodes. The first episode I talked about was "A Matter of Life and Death." I began thinking about different ideas and story lines for Baywatch after watching an interview with one of the executive producers. I then talked about my favorite episode of the series, "Shattered" which involved Mitch getting paralyzed during a rescue and having to go through rehabilitation. I started writing a script, Crippled Perception and wrote to the Baywatch Production Company. After...
2019-09-06
11 min
THE Cerebral Podcast
16. Episode 14: Baywatch, Beauty, Blindness and Other Disabilities: The First Wave
In this week's episode, I talked about the TV show Baywatch. The majority of the shows episodes are available on Amazon Prime. It first began on NBC after the pilot movie, Panic at Malibu Pier in 1989. The series started as a police drama on the beach. I also talked about some of my personal missteps on the beach in the 1980s. The show came back in syndication in 1991. With music video montages, and a focus more on personal traumas at the beach, the show became an international hit. I talk about a few of my favorite episodes including ones...
2019-08-31
08 min
The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast
Episode 64 - Jon & Wendy talk to Rob Targos
We're joined by Rob Targos, QC Manager with Evolution Labs and the host of "The Cerebral Podcast." Rob talks about living with Cerebral Palsy and changing co-workers' perceptions of him, how HR practitioners can improve inclusion of the disability community, and why he launched his podcast. Rob's recommendation: https://twitter.com/AmyJoMartin How to reach Rob: https://twitter.com/RobTargos https://thecerebralpodcast.podbean.com/ To subscribe to our newsletter, go to https://mailchi.mp/a51209b4a2db/hrsocialhour. Be sure to join us the 4th S...
2019-05-02
27 min