Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, I speak with Kristy Ashley, and adoption recruiter with the Children's Home, as she details her journey in this field, what her role typically looks like, and meaningful moments she has experienced as an adoption recruiter. Kristy Ashley is an Adoption Recruiter based in Binghamton, NY, with nearly 22 years of dedicated service at The Children’s Home. She holds an associate degree in Early Childhood Education and has spent her ...

Send us a text The infamous "Doug and Dave" sparked controversy decades ago by disclosing the truth that most "Researchers" and "Journalists" ignore: There are a lot of humans in the world. So yes, 2 people don't make all the circles. There are many teams of people who do it. The teams can be as small as 1 or 2 and as large as 10 or 12 on a single circle. AND it can take more than a single night to make 1 "circle". Calling them circles nowadays is a bit passé. They are pictograms. ...

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Connect with Suzanne Dameron today: Suzanne DameronLearn more about Suzanne’s Work:  Third Edge StudioSuzanne Dameron, MS, APR, a distinguished communications consultant and FourSight facilitator, joined the Accessible Disruption podcast to discuss the power of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) in navigating change. After more than 20 years in public relations, Dameron formed The Third Edge Studio to focus fully on CPS and change management, defining her work as leading organizations toward

Joseph Doyle talks about improving foster care outcomes.“Effects of Enhanced Legal Aid in Child Welfare: Evidence from a Randomized Trial of Mi Abogado” by Ryan Cooper, Joseph J. Doyle, and Andrés Hojman. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “The Effects of Legal Representation on Tenant Outcomes in Housing Court: Evidence from New York City’s Universal Access Program” by Michael T. Cassidy and Janet Currie. "Better Together? A Field Experiment on Human-Algorithm Interaction in Child

Happy Halloween from FRE Lunch! While millions of people around the U.S. are getting ready to celebrate and fill their trick or treating bags with delicious candy, the FRE Lunch podcast sat down with UF Double Gator and Master of Agribusiness alumni Joshua Jantz to learn more about how the implementation of precision agriculture technology by his company, U.S. Sugar is helping maximize efficiency and sustainability in the production of sugarcane, one of the sweeteners responsible for many of ...

The Original Southern Remedy is hosted by Dr. Jimmy Stewart, professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at UMMC. If you have a question for Dr, Jimmy, email it to remedy@mpbonline.org.In this episode, Dr. Jimmy talks about what goes on during your annual wellness checkup. If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please consider contributing to MPB.https://donate.mpbfoundation.org/mspb/podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A formal approach to anime rethinks globalization and transnationality under neoliberalism Anime has become synonymous with Japanese culture, but its global reach raises a perplexing question--what happens when anime is produced outside of Japan? Who actually makes anime, and how can this help us rethink notions of cultural production? In Anime's Identity: Performativity and Form Beyond Japan (U Minnesota Press, 2021), Stevie Suan examines how anime's recognizable media-form--no matter where it is

What does it mean to be a political subject? This is one of the key questions asked by Massimo Modonesi in ​The Antagonistic Principle: Marxism and Political Action (2019)​, published as part of the Historical Materialism book series from Brill and Haymarket books. The book takes on the theories of Marx and Gramsci to develop a philosophical triad of subalternity-antagonism-autonomy as a way of studying political subjectification under oppressive conditions and the potential for resistance. The book

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When you want to reach out to someone — to ask them on a date, invite them to an event, or simply connect — what’s the best way to do it? Text? Email? A phone call? Research shows one option is far more effective, and it’s not what most people assume. Listen as I reveal what science says is the best way to reach out. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/should_you_call_or_text_science_weighs_in?utmWhy do people slow down to gawk at car crashes, binge true crime podcasts, or line up for

Psychologist and author Dr. Wolfgang Linden joins us to explore why so much of our stress comes not from events themselves, but from our attempts to control them. Drawing on 40+ years of research and clinical experience, he breaks down the “illusion of control” and argues that we only truly have power over two things: how we respond and where we direct our energy. We dive into his emotion–thought–behavior framework, the dangers of suppressing emotions, and how small shifts in attention and behavior

In this insightful episode of "The Counselling Psychology Lens," host Mary Martiin continues her journey into the world of counselling psychology applications. Picking up from Part 1, Mary delves deeper into the intricacies of crafting a compelling personal statement and preparing for interviews. She shares personal anecdotes, reflective exercises, and practical tips that helped her navigate the challenging application process. Whether you're just starting your application or looking for ways to

My special guest is Kristen Clay, who's here to discuss all things haunted in Salt Lake City. Get her book Haunted Salt Lake City on Amazon. Uncovering ghost stories in Salt Lake City creates a spooky mixture of legend, lore, and local history. A young female apparition likes to surprise guests of the McCune Mansion by leaping from a mirror. Believed to be stationed at Fort Douglas, a Civil War vet named Clem still teases female visitors. Staff at the historic Devereaux Mansion, once a major social

In this month’s feature Tom and Beth are joined by two leading scholars of the urban condition - Ash Amin and AbdouMaliq Simone - to reflect on questions of inclusion and belonging in the search for the 'good city'. Building on their collaborative work for the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research's Humanity's Urban Future programme, our guests consider: Are ideas of the good city still relevant in face of worsening inequality, segregation and individualism?Can a progressive politics...

As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit.Watch or listen to their conversation on YouTube or Spotify.When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Whether it’s resisting the urge to lash out or the pull of short-term pleasure in favor of long-term goals, self-control can be one of the hardest—and most important—skills we ever

In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental tweaks and practical strategies can help anyone delay gratification and make smarter choices.Katy and Angela's conversation is featured in the Choiceology episode "Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control," now

What was it like to work on Project Stargate? Is Psi science being taken seriously? What if our mind is not our brain? Dean Radin, PhD, has been researching the paranormal for 45 years & currently serves as Chief Scientist at the Inst of Noetic Sciences. His new book, The Science of Magic, is a straight-faced look behind the scenes of psi research & even shares how you can do your own experiments at home. In this video, you’ll hear about the maturation of psi research, t...

This episode explores humanity’s fascination with lucky and unlucky days, from Friday the 13th and the fear of the number 4 to the celebration of the number 8 and auspicious dates. It explains how psychological mechanisms like pattern perception, confirmation bias, and the illusion of control lead people to assign meaning to random dates and events. The episode shows how culture, religion, and emotion shape our relationship with time, turning calendars into systems of hope and caution. Ultimately,

Over just a few months, the Trump Administration has unleashed an unexpected array of tools to redress the perceived “burden” carried by the US for security and overvaluation of the dollar, wake up the rest of the world (especially Europe) to the need to “burden share” and push back on China’s march to economic hyperpower. From tariffs, to control of the Federal Reserve, to support for crypto, to the return of national champions, to taming the traditional media, to dangling a sword of Damocles on