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Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthDiabetes Capital of the U.S. (Your Location? Your Nation?) + SES/DemosWhich City has the highest rate of Diabetes in the U.S.?? Which State? Does educational level or income matter when it comes to diabetes? Let's look at the best and the worst Cities/States of American when it comes to Diabetes.
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Research:
broken up by demographics: https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/annual/measure/Diabetes/state/ALL
latest data: https://info.healthways.com/hubfs/Gallup-Healthways%20State%20of%20American%20Well-Being_2015%20Diabetes_vFINAL.pdf
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2026-06-0910 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthFlawed Medical Advice DETERIORATES Your Bones (Osteoporosis Prevention)Which foods improve bone strength? What can I do to prevent Osteoporosis? So much advice given by doctors is based on their personal beliefs and professional ignorance, and not on research and common sense. Here is a shortlist of advice doctors give about bone density that is either just wrong or actually harmful.
Bone strength is very important as you age and you deserve the best advice possible to strengthen your bones.
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Research:
Low Salt + Low Protein diets lead to weaker bones
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2026-06-0711 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthEating COMPLICATIONS (The Cause & Cure??) with Michelle HurnAre Anorexia and Bulimia chronic progressive disorders that can never be cured?
What is the best treatment for Anorexia or Bulimia??
What can I do about Binge-Eating??
If someone you love suffers from an eating disorder, then you need to share this with them because it will help.
Michelle Hurn is an RD LD, Ultra Runner, Author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma, who once suffered from an Eating Disorder.
Buy the Book: The Dietitian's Dilemma: https://amzn.to/3Bu3CS5
Website: TheDietitiansDilemma.com
Instagram: @RunEatMeatRepeat
Twitter: @MichelleHurnRD
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2026-06-0757 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthWho Shouldn't Follow Keto?? (More USNWR Foolishness & My Perspective)Here's a recent article from USNWR (whom I used to respect!) about the Dangers of the Keto Diet!
It has a list of who should not eat keto, but I have some thoughts to add that might make this article look foolish. You might be surprised at just how many people can eat Keto!
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Stupid USNWR article: https://health.usnews.com...
2026-06-0715 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthAmerican Heart Ass'n RELENTS on Low-Carb Diet! (KETO protects Heart)Which diet protects from Heart Attack? In years past the American Heart Association glorified Sugary Cereals with their checkmark of approval. They stopped doing that and in their latest Scientific Statement they now list Low-Carb and Very-Low-Carb as viable options to improve heart health and protect from a heart attack. Wonder why there hasn't been a press conference yet??
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Protect your heart with Keto 101: http://bit.ly/KETO101
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes: http://bit.ly/DIABETES101
Scientific Statement...
2026-06-0612 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthHigh Blood Sugar you Can Stop Worrying About (Keto/Carnivores Relax)What causes my blood sugar to be high when I'm eating Keto/Carnivore? There is a list of common, normal things that will raise your blood sugar that you don't have to worry about. These are normal, physiological things that elevate blood glucose that don't mean you've done anything wrong. A very important list...
These medications can Raise Your BLOOD SUGAR: https://youtu.be/HjeNUtgWKO8
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Research:
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/spotlights/blood-sugar.html
artif sweeteners: https://www.ncbi...
2026-06-0621 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthHow to Correct PLANTAR FASCIITIS without Pills, Injections, or Surgery!Can Plantar Fasciitis be fixed naturally? Can you fix Plantar Fasciitis with diet? These are great questions to ask and I think the answer to both is yes! This short video discusses natural ways to reduce the glycation, inflammation, and weakness in your plantar fascia. Let me know in the comments if you've used a Proper Human Diet to improve your Plantar Fasciitis pain please.
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References:
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2026-06-0515 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthDaylight Savings Time (Beneficial & Sound?) Or…Daylight Savings Time only affects about 20% of the world's population. If it is practiced where you live then both you and your neighbors are at increased risk of ill-health and accidents. Learn more about DST and what you can do to relegate it to the history books.
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Learn more:
AASM position: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC7954020/
AASM article: https://aasm.org/aasm-supports-elimination-daylight-saving-time-change-urges-congress-hold-hearing/
DST & Depression: https://journals.lww.com/epidem/Fulltext/2017/05000/Daylight_Savings_Time_Transitions_and_the.7.aspx
DST & Heart Attack...
2026-06-0306 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthPeople Genuinely Eat EGG SHELLS? (Eggshell nutrition explained) 2026Are Eggshells edible? Are eggshells nutritious? Yes and yes. Eggshells are a great source of much-needed, highly usable mineral nutrition that you can easily add to your diet. Here's the info you need about the nutrition in those wasted eggshells, and how you can get that nutrition for free.
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Eggshell nutrition: https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/custom/1145333/2
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2026-06-0206 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthStatin Deception (Truth about Cholesterol Remedies) New Study!!Do statin drugs protect you from heart attack & stroke? Do statin drugs prolong life??
The real answers to these questions will surprise you! A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine removes all doubt on these questions. Now you can understand what statin drugs really do, and then teach your doctor the truth!
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Learn more:
JAMA IM article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2790055
Demasi Summary: https://maryannedemasi.com/publications/f/new-analysis-shows-statins-have-minimal-benefits
Doctors understanding of Relative Risk: https://www.bmj...
2026-06-0212 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthJunk Food vs. Real Food (7 Ways to Recognize the Contrast) + BONUSHow can you tell the difference between junk food and real food? Here are 7 ways to tell if something is junk food or not. Junk food is often marketed as real, healthy food and this is evil. People who are trying to get healthier are being tricked by the marketing of junk food as real, healthy food. People call many things "junk food" and they are often incorrect...
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Junk Food as ADDICTIVE as Tobacco: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.16065
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2026-06-0225 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthMedicines that can Result in ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION (ED)There is a known list of medications that cause Erectile Dysfunction. Are you taking a medicine that causes ED?? This video will help you discover which pills lead to erectile dysfunction. Once you know, you can discuss other options with your doctor.
Thiazide diuretics - chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide
Loop diuretics - furosemide, torsemide and ethacrynic acid
SSRIs: citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft)
SNRIs: venlafaxine (Effexor), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), duloxetine (Cymbalta)
MAO-Is: isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), tranylcypromine (Parnate)
Tricyclic/tetracyclics: amitriptyline, nortriptyline, clomipramine
Antihistamines: Benadryl, Dramamine, & Phenergan
Acid Blockers: cimetidine (Tagamet), (Zantac), famotidine (Pepcid)
Benzodiazepines/Opiates...
2026-06-0206 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthWhere Does FAT Go When You "Burn" It? Fascinating!Here's where fat actually goes when you "burn" it off your body. It's science and it's a wonderful thing.
You can blow away your unwanted fat with one of these strategies...
KETO 101: http://bit.ly/KETO101
Carnivore 101: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101
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2026-06-0203 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthDoes KETO+Fasting Tackle CANCER+Obesity? Big-Pharma Thinks So!Does keto fight cancer? Does fasting fight obesity? While many of the most famous health gurus have been making fun of the Keto and Intermittent Fasting movements, big-pharma has been taking notes and making pills! There are now several keto-mimicking drugs in development, and several fasting-mimicking drugs in trials. Obviously, big-pharma doesn't waste millions of dollars on research unless they are pretty sure they are on to something.
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2026-06-0111 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthPREDIABETES (13 Red Flags of Prediabetes) Do You Have Prediabetes?Pre-Diabetes can sneak up on you unless you know the Warning Signs. You might ignore these signs unless you know they could mean you are developing Pre-Diabetes! Know all 13 warning signs of Pre-Diabetes so you can catch it early and reverse it before it develops into Type 2 Diabetes.
A1c Home Meter: https://bit.ly/A1CatHome
KETO 101 Playlist: http://bit.ly/KETO101
Carnivore 101 Playlist: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101
How I Reversed My Pre-Diabetes: https://youtu.be/91ZddXkeGFw
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2026-06-0107 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthFalsehoods about EGGS You Can Disregard (Which Do You Accept?)Do eggs make you fat? Are raw eggs better for muscle building? So many myths about eggs, and I bet you believe one or two of these. Eggs are truly a super-food packed with nutrition which humans have eaten for millions of years. Don't believe these myths and for goodness sake don't repeat one!
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2026-06-0106 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthFibromyalgia Diagnosis INACCURATE 2/3 of the Time (Here's What to Do)Fibromyalgia is one of the most common misdiagnoses that people are stuck with. They wind up taking pills for fibromyalgia while their actual disease gets ignored and untreated. If you think you've been misdiagnosed with Fibromyalgia, here's what you can do.
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/acr.23731
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2026-05-3106 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthDr Berry's Disputed LIVE Q&A (Touchy Questions & Answers)Become a PATRON & ask Dr. Berry your questions directly: https://bit.ly/DrBerrysCommunity
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2026-05-311h 15
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthRESISTANT STARCH is Absolute Baloney! (Resistant Starch Diet Foolishness)Resistant Starch for Diabetes? Resistant Starch rice lowers blood sugar?? Chilling cooked rice/potato/pasta overnight changes the starch into Resistant Starch!! Umm...
No. No, it doesn't. Starch is starch and it is made of sugar and will spike your blood sugar.
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Study: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article-abstract/114/5/1633/6325705
Experiment 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPGYLacB2fc&t=290s
Experiment 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5o71l-2FZ0
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2026-05-3106 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthHow Efficiently can KETO Reverse Fatty Liver? (Reverse NAFLD Promptly)Is there a way to reverse fatty liver? How fast can fatty liver be reversed? These are great questions and I'll answer both in this video and my other videos about Fatty Liver (NAFLD). NAFLD is dangerous and increases your risk of many bad outcomes. Don't be a victim, use these principles to reverse fatty liver quickly.
What causes Fatty LIver: https://youtu.be/s_YTMTrfd7c
Symptoms of Fatty Liver: https://youtu.be/L_H8Sg9uGIA
Got Fatty LIver? Avoid these 5 things: https://youtu.be/BYQIHQ65EWw
How to FIX Fatty Liver: https://youtu.be/PGZIWJ7fUzg
Research:
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2026-05-3008 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthKETO made my LDL CRAZY-High! Lean-Mass Hyper-Responder Findings with Feldman, Tro, NorwitzFor some people, a keto diet makes their LDL-cholesterol skyrocket!! The question is, is this dangerous, or is this healthy and fine. Joining me today are Dave Feldman, Dr Tro, and Nick Norwitz who have a new article discussing just this class of folks, called Lean Mass HyperResponders (LMHR). The more often this paper is downloaded and printed the bigger impact it will have.
The LMHR Study: https://academic.oup.com/cdn/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cdn/nzab144/6446805#
Dave Feldman info
-- CholesterolCode.com
-- twitter.com/daveketo
-- https://citizensciencefoundation.org/
Dr Tro info
-- https://www.doctortro.com/
-- https...
2026-05-291h 00
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthUnrecognized Signs of SELENIUM Deficiency (Some are Subtle)Signs of Selenium Deficiency? Here are the most common signs of selenium deficiency to look for. Low selenium symptoms can be quite subtle, and there is no good lab test for selenium levels. Best to ensure your getting enough Selenium in your diet.
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Selenium Rich food list: https://youtu.be/LtXcY3oEHCU
Research:
No toxicity from high-Se Diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21856002/
Selenium prevents/improves Hashimoto's: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/thy.2007.0040
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2026-05-2906 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthMost Impactful Nutrition Tool? (The Carbohydrate Knob)This one powerful nutrition tool can help you improve your health, lose fat, and reverse several chronic diseases. It is easy to use and the results come quickly after adjusting your carbohydrate knob. Don't let "experts" confuse you about how to improve your health, let's keep it easy & simple.
Share the Carb Knob with friends who are confused...
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Set your Carb-Knob at 0: https://bit.ly/Carnivore101
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2026-05-2918 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthKERATOSIS PILARIS Cure? (Warning of Serious Condition?) Chicken Skin FixWhat causes keratosis pilaris (KP)? What can I do to make keratosis pilaris better??
Very good questions and I will explain what I know in this video. Dermatologists typically tell you there is nothing that can be done about keratosis pilaris, or that an expen$ive laser treatment might help. Here are some easy & affordable things you can do.
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Research:
KP a sign of hyperinsulinemia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33891835/
Asso'd c Obesity/Overweight: https://pubmed...
2026-05-2812 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral Health#1 Healthy FISH You Need to Eat (Low Mercury!)Which fish is best to eat? What about Mercury in Fish?? Very good questions and this video will answer those questions because they are important. This fish is packed with nutrition without the mercury and other heavy metals some fish contain.
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Sardine Nutrition: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov//fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
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Stupid USNWR...
2026-05-2808 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthPCOS Breakthrough (Findings Your Doctor Hasn't Seen) 2026Dietary therapy for PCOS? PCOS Diet works better than a Pill??
PCOS is very misunderstood in medical circles and PCOS patients are often mis-treated.
Here's the latest research you can use to reverse PCOS, even if your doctor doesn't know.
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New Research:
KETO for PCOS: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC8591222/
Vegan Diet Terrible for PCOS: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/pmc/articles/PMC6857098/
hyperinsulinemia & PCOS: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v12/i5/616.htm
Insulin...
2026-05-2806 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthSoybean Oil Peril (Defend Your Family Health) Inflammatory Junk!Is soybean oil healthy? Does soybean oil cause inflammation? These 2 important questions about soybean oil deserve answers and I think the evidence I discuss in this video will help you understand the truth. Soybean oil is the most consumed "vegetable" oil in your state and you need to know the dangers of consuming soybean oil. Please share this video with people you care about because this is important!
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Daily Minerals (with selenium): https://bit.ly/MineralFix (discount)
Research:
SBO effects on microbiome & inflammation: https://gut.bmj.com/content/68/8/1417.long
SBO & Obesity...
2026-04-2509 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthTruths about SALT from a Physician (Is Eating Salt Good for You?)Does salt cause Hypertension? Does salt cause Heart Disease? There are so many myths & misconceptions (LIES) about salt that it's hard to know what to believe. Facts are facts and salt is good for you, as long as it is real salt, unpolluted salt, unadulterated salt. Do you know all 7 of these facts & the Bonus??
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IODINE Rich Foods Video: https...
2026-04-2507 min
Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral HealthLongevity Shortcut: CR or TRF (Which Paradigm?)For decades researchers have thought that CR (calorie restriction) extends the life of experimental animals. The problem is that most of the research is confounded by the fact that the CR animals were on a TRF (time-restricted feeding) schedule that was basically OMAD (one meal a day). Given the significant hormone optimization that occurs with TRF/OMAD, the question becomes; was it the CR or the TRF that led to the life extension. To my knowledge, no research has yet been done that can tease these 2 interventions apart.
Life-long CR is miserable and for the majority unsustainable. Many more people...
2026-04-2508 min
Why Distance Learning?#78 The Next Shutdown Is Coming. Are You Ready? with Michael Barbour (Part 2 of 2)This is the second of a two-part conversation with Michael Barbour, one of the most cited researchers in K-12 distance and online learning. Michael is assistant dean for academic innovation and integration at Touro University California, and has spent nearly three decades studying the design, delivery, and support of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning — as well as the policy and governance structures that shape it. If you haven't listened to part one yet, start there.In this episode, we examine an assumption that surfaced repeatedly during the pandemic: that because distance learning has been around for de...
2026-04-1333 min
Why Distance Learning?#77 Stop Looking for Best Practices: What the Research Actually Says with Michael Barbour (Part 1 of 2)This is the first of a two-part conversation with Michael Barbour, one of the most cited researchers in K-12 distance and online learning. Michael is assistant dean for academic innovation and integration at Touro University California, and has spent nearly three decades studying the design, delivery, and support of K-12 distance, online, and blended learning — as well as the policy and governance structures that shape it. His work has brought him before legislatures and policymakers around the world.In this episode, we put a foundational assumption on the table: that research gives teachers answers. Michael makes a cl...
2026-03-3037 min
Living It LoudSTEVEN TAYLORThis week on LIVING IT LOUD: STEVEN TAYLORAn active performer in concert, on stage, and as a voice actor, Steven most recently performed as the Apostle Luke with Dave LeMieux and Blue Gospel Scripts’ presentation of, The Newborn King. Often sought after as a teaching artist and narrator, Steven serves as Dean of the School of Music at Colorado Christian University. His versatile singing career ranges from opera and oratorio, to musical theatre, gospel, and jazz. In 2021 Steven was named Best Performer in a Musical for 2021 by Broadway World for the Denver Region for his role as...
2026-03-1454 min
Living It LoudFrank DeAngelisThis week on LIVING IT LOUD: Frank DeAngelis was a staff member at Columbine High School in the Jeffco School District in Littleton Colorado, since 1979, starting as a Social Studies teacher and filling the roles of Head Baseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Dean of Students, and Assistant Principal, before becoming the Principal in 1996. Frank is a Colorado native, completing his K-12 education in Denver-area schools, proceeding to graduate from Metropolitan State College and subsequently from the University of Colorado with a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and Social Studies, his Principal’s License and Masters Degree from the University of...
2025-11-2955 min
The Equity HourLearning to Relearn: Building Identity-Affirming ClassroomsSend us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean sits down with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah—founder of Identity Talk Consulting and author of Learning to Relearn—to unpack what it really takes to create identity-affirming, culturally responsive classrooms. They explore how “compliance culture” undermines agency, the history behind school policies (from uniforms to hair), and practical ways educators can “clean the lenses,” confront bias, and center joy, belonging, and critical thinking.What you’ll learnWhy “compliance” often replaces true learning—and how to reverse itHow history informs present-day school p...
2025-10-281h 02
The Equity HourEquity Starts Here: Why Joy Requires BelongingSend us a textWhat if “joy in schools” isn’t possible without belonging? Dr. Tami Dean and Dr. Max Weinberg unpack how humane, trauma-informed practice—and real partnership with families, paraprofessionals, and communities—creates conditions where every student is seen, safe, and able to learn.What You’ll LearnWhy belonging is the prerequisite for joy—not the other way around.How testing culture and scripted curricula erode critical thinking and equity.Practical ways to center in loco parentis and dignity in daily instruction.The overlooked power of paraprof...
2025-09-3050 min
The Equity HourThe False Choice: Equity, Adoption & AbortionSend us a textAuthor and PhD student Shannon Quist joins Dr. Tami to unpack the false binary of adoption vs. abortion—and the equity issues hiding in plain sight. We trace the Baby Scoop era, Roe v. Wade, evangelical politics, and present-day practices like safe haven boxes and sealed birth certificates. Shannon shares her adoptee journey, the identity costs of transracial adoption, and why open records and community care matter. If you’ve wondered who profits, who’s protected, and who’s erased, this conversation offers language, history, and actions to move beyond either/or thinking toward r...
2025-09-1748 min
Blah, blah, blah...Something Wellness PodcastEp. 12 - Money Mindset: Scarcity vs. Abundance: Which Story Are You Living?Scarcity vs. Abundance: Which Story Are You Living?Money isn’t just about dollars and cents — it’s about stress, security, and the way we see ourselves. In this episode of Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness, Tami Sharp, Ret. Det. Chris Zamora, Lt. David Smith, and Ret. Chief Ken Koch open up about the financial lessons they wish they’d learned sooner — and how mindset plays as big a role as money itself.This conversation gets into the real stuff: from rookie paychecks to pensions, scarcity thinking to abundance, and why charging what you’re worth is not just okay — it’s ne...
2025-09-1058 min
The Equity HourFrom Deficit to Belonging: Equitable Math Instruction & Instructional Coaching StrategiesSend us a textIn this energizing conversation, Dr. Tami sits down with Laneshia—math coach, curriculum designer, and host of Make Math Happen—to unpack what equitable math instruction actually looks like day-to-day. From combating deficit narratives to designing joyful, rigorous lessons, they explore why Tier 1 planning is urgent, how instructional coaches serve as “knowledgeable others,” and practical ways teachers can build classroom belonging, agency, and discourse. You’ll hear actionable strategies for the first weeks of school, embracing “productive messiness” during new curriculum rollouts, and how a simple “Power Hour” can transform your productivity and peace. If you supp...
2025-09-0247 min
The Equity HourFrom Bias to Breakthrough: Inclusive Hiring Strategies for Modern WorkplacesSend us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, host Dr. Tami sits down with Jenn Tardy, founder of Jenn Tardy Consulting and author of The Equity Edge, to unpack the realities of bias in hiring and what leaders can do to build truly inclusive workplaces.With two decades of experience in recruitment and DEI, Jenn brings a clear, actionable perspective on why representation matters, how subtle and underexplored biases derail talent pipelines, and what organizations can do to move from “checking the box” to systemic change.Key Takeaways:Why...
2025-08-1938 min
The Equity HourWhen Equity Gets Political: Speaking Up, Showing Up, and Staying RootedSend us a textIn this powerful and timely episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami welcomes powerhouse educators Drs. Bre & Kia to discuss what it really means to create safe, affirming schools for trans and gender-creative youth.With honesty, warmth, and lived wisdom, the trio digs into the story behind Bre and Kia’s new book, T*is for Thriving, which offers educators frameworks, tools, and community for equity work that doesn’t stop at intention—it builds real infrastructure.From navigating systemic pushback to cultivating joy in the face of oppression, this co...
2025-08-0552 min
The Equity HourOrganizational Culture, Bias, and Belonging: The Equity ImperativeSend us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean welcomes Dr. Courtney Teague—leadership strategist, executive coach, and founder of CLT and Associates—for a dynamic conversation on transforming organizational culture through equity, inclusion, and shared humanity. With over 17 years of experience across corporate, education, and government sectors, Dr. Courtney unpacks what it really means to build inclusive systems where people don’t just survive—they thrive.From uncovering mislabeling in special education to challenging performative equity statements in corporate culture, this episode explores how leaders in all industries can move fro...
2025-07-2253 min
The Equity HourVoices in Justice: Equity Insights from the FieldSend us a textIn this powerful highlight episode, Dr. Tami revisits standout moments from six transformative conversations on The Equity Hour. These voices challenge, inspire, and ground us in what it means to lead with equity, courage, and clarity.🔊 Featured Voices:Megan Fuciarelli on evolving from cultural missteps to culturally responsive teachingKatie O’Malley on humility, white guilt, and career choices shaped by justiceLaTerrian "LT" Officer-McIntosh on self-advocacy, storytelling, and shifting the narrative through mediaDewayne McClary on digital equity, system-level chang...
2025-07-0157 min
Make Math HappenTeaching from Within: The Power of Identity-Aligned Practice feat. Dr. Tami DeanDear Educator,What if the most powerful tool you have in your teaching practice… is you?In this episode of PD for the Soul, we’re joined by Dr. Tami Dean of Dragonfly Rising to explore the deep and transformative power of identity-aligned practice. Teaching from within isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity for sustaining joy, equity, and authenticity in your work.Dr. Dean shares her journey as a liberatory educator, inviting us to consider how our personal experiences, core values, and lived identities shape the way we show up...
2025-06-2954 min
The Equity HourStorytelling, Self-Advocacy, and Building Community Through FilmSend us a textThis week on The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean sits down with filmmaker, educator, and community builder LeTerrian Officer-McIntosh (LT) for a conversation that spans Hollywood film sets, youth empowerment, and educational justice.LT, whose film credits include Black Panther and Spider-Man: Homecoming, shares her incredible journey from navigating inequitable school systems as a student to becoming the founder of Outlast Arts & Education, a nonprofit bringing media literacy and filmmaking opportunities to Native youth on Pine Ridge Reservation and beyond.🔍 In this episode, we discuss:How LT’...
2025-06-1755 min
The Equity HourEquity Under Fire: Why We Can’t Stay SilentSend us a textIn this powerful episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean is joined by Dr. Shelly Jones Holt, founder and CEO of Leadership Legacy, for a courageous conversation that reframes what equity means in education, leadership, and society. They dive deep into neurodiversity, the myth of meritocracy, the impact of epigenetic trauma, and why authentic leadership requires discomfort.Together, they unpack:The roots of equity as a people-centered movementHow epigenetics and historical trauma affect generational outcomesWhy poor white communities must be included in the equity conversationHow educators and leaders can...
2025-06-031h 02
The Equity HourThe Work Is the Resistance: Equity in the EverydaySend us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami speaks with Leroy Smith, an educational leader and advocate, about the power of culturally affirming education, trauma-informed practices, and what it means to center justice in daily school life. Through personal stories and professional insights, this conversation highlights how resistance shows up in the everyday work of educators who believe in equity for all students—especially Black boys and neurodivergent learners.Topics Covered:Culturally responsive curriculum & pedagogySupporting students with IEPs and learning differencesAffirmation and visibility for marginalized youthHealing-centered leadershipCommunity-rooted ed...
2025-05-2152 min
Ashamed to AdmitThe Election Special with Jack Pinczewski and Dean SherrAre you interested in how Jewish Australians are approaching the upcoming federal election? If you answered YES, then this is the episode for you. Join Tami, Dash, (former advisor to Anthony Albanese) Dean Sherr and (former advisor to Malcolm Turnbull) Jack Pinczewski as they have a go at cutting through some seriously chewy and Jewy election topics. For more visit The Jewish Independent Tami and Dash on Instagram: tami_sussman_bits and dashiel_and_pascoe
2025-04-2149 min
The Equity HourEquity, Access, and Innovation: Transforming EducationSend us a textHow can we bridge the digital divide, improve equity in education, and make edtech work for all students? In this episode, Dr. Tami sits down with Dewayne J. McClary, an education leader with deep expertise in K-12 schools, digital equity, and education leadership. They uncover the biggest challenges—and solutions—facing today’s schools.Key Topics: ✔️ Equity is a Journey, Not a Destination – Why social justice and educational equity require long-term commitment.✔️ Bridging the Digital Divide – What’s the difference between just “having internet” and ...
2025-03-261h 01
DIG THIS WITH BILL MESNIK AND RICH BUCKLAND- THE SPLENDID BOHEMIANSTHE SPLENDID BOHEMIANS PRESENT "DOUBLE TROUBLE" -NEW SERIES! WITH PETER COOK, DUDLEY MOORE, JAN BERRY, AND DEAN TORRANCE. TWO PAIRS OF ODD-FELLOWS, CAVORTING FOR OUR PLEASURE - DOUBLE DOWN!Right here, squaring off, from opposite sides of the Atlantic, we present: Dueling tag-teams of zaniness — wearing fanciful disguises, winking at traditional forms, and tweeting in a birdlike falsetto… Good stuff!BEDAZZLEDThe Faustian satire Bedazzled, created by genius comedian Peter Cook (who plays the Devil trying to bargain for souls), makes good use of the talents of his Chaplin-esque comedy partner, Dudley Moore (who you might remember from the hit films Ten and Arthur), who plays the shlumpy Wimpy Burger cook, Stanley, willing to bargain away his mortal soul for love. The team...
2025-03-2407 min
The Equity HourUnmasking Bias & Building EquitySend us a textIn this powerful episode of The Equity Hour, host Dr. Tami Dean sits down with Megan Fuciarelli, the Chief Empowerment Officer of US² Consulting, for a deeply insightful conversation on equity, identity, and social justice in education.Megan shares her personal journey from a homogenous upbringing to becoming a national leader in DEI work, highlighting the critical need for educators to reflect on their biases and reframe curriculum to be inclusive. They also tackle urgent topics like recent policy changes impacting DEI, the role of language in equity work, and how e...
2025-03-0450 min
The Equity HourUsing Your Voice for ChangeSend us a textThis week on The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean sits down with Dr. Jerri Johnson, an educator and leader with a wealth of experience in equity and social justice work. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of navigating systemic inequities in education and beyond.Key topics include:The Journey Toward Equity: Dr. Johnson reflects on her transformation from a young teacher unaware of systemic inequities to a vocal advocate for change. The Power of Voice: Discussing the courage it takes to speak truth to power. ...
2025-02-1847 min
The Equity HourLeading with Inclusion: Embracing NeurodiversitySend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, Katherine McCord, founder of Titan Management, joins Dr. Tami to explore the power of embracing neurodiversity and fostering inclusion in education, business, and beyond. Drawing from her personal experiences with OCD, misophonia, and bipolar disorder, Katherine shares actionable strategies for educators and corporate leaders alike to create spaces where all individuals can thrive.Listeners will gain insights on:The Business Case for Inclusion: “Innovation flourishes when everyone’s unique strengths are recognized and valued.” — Katherine McCordPractical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms and Workplaces: “Equi...
2025-02-0443 min
The Equity HourSpreading Joy and Justice in SchoolsSend us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean sits down with Kass Minor, inclusive educator, author of "Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools," and co-founder of The Minor Collective. Dive into a passionate discussion on fostering equity, joy, and justice in classrooms and school communities. Kass shares insights from her book and her personal experiences as a classroom teacher, mother, and equity advocate. Together, they explore strategies to make schools more inclusive spaces where every adult teaches, and every student learns.Listeners will gain actionable ideas...
2025-01-2147 min
REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE'THE TAMI SHOW' w/ Steve WynnThis week, we are joined by one of the legends of the American Underground, STEVE WYNN (The Dream Syndicate), who picked the jaw-dropping THE TAMI SHOW from 1964 to discuss. We also talk about the excitement of being young in the studio for the first time, the four elements that make a great record and how The Fall inhabited all of them, working with Peter Buck, being a snobby music snob, Chris seeing The Dream Syndicate open for R.E.M. on their Reckoning/Medicine Show Tour, how they evolved from Days to Medicine Show, watching The TAMI Show with t...
2025-01-161h 20
The Equity HourBeyond the Surface: Building Intentional InclusivitySend us a textIn this episode, Dr. Tami Dean is joined by Julye Williams, founder of Project 2043 Institute, a visionary organization preparing communities for a multiracial and inclusive future. Together, they explore the shifting demographics of America and the intentional actions needed to create equity in schools, workplaces, and communities. Julye shares her journey from corporate America to founding a school and leading a movement toward inclusive practices, all framed by her powerful motto: "Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb—that’s where the fruit is."They also discuss the import...
2025-01-0840 minThe Equity HourReclaiming Rest and Resilience: A Journey in Equity, Authenticity, and Self-CareSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode of The Equity Hour, host Dr. Tami Dean returns to share an honest reflection on balancing personal wellness with the work of equity and social justice. Reflecting on the challenges and expectations often placed on women, especially those from marginalized communities, Dr. Dean opens up about her own journey to prioritize rest, set boundaries, and give herself the same grace she readily offers to others.Dr. Dean discusses powerful themes from previous guests, including Katie O'Malley's (S2:E3) candid conversation on mental health and Katie Piotrowski's insights...
2024-11-1208 min
The Equity HourThe Power of Purpose: Embracing Leadership through EquitySend us a textIn this compelling episode of "The Equity Hour," Dr. Tami talks with Katie O'Malley, a seasoned career coach and workplace strategist, to explore the transformative power of leadership rooted in equity and social justice. Drawing from her extensive experience across the nonprofit, corporate, and education sectors, Katie shares her personal journey from the south side of Chicago to the forefront of social impact coaching. Together, they discuss the systemic challenges within workplaces, the significance of cultural humility, and the importance of aligning one's career with core values.This conversation delves into...
2024-09-041h 04The Equity HourThe Equity Litmus Test: Is Your Organization Ready for Results?Send us a textIn this episode of The Equity Hour, Dr. Tami Dean the critical conversation about the difference between performative and practical equity in leadership. Are you truly ready to lead equity work in your organization, or are you merely ticking boxes? Dr. Dean explores essential considerations, from understanding the "why" behind your equity initiatives to aligning policies, structures, and financial resources for genuine impact. Whether you're a leader or a team member, this episode will guide you in assessing readiness, planning strategically, and fostering a culture that supports meaningful equity work. Tune in for...
2024-08-2716 min