Lead pipes were once widely used in plumbing because of the metal’s low melting point and durability.  However, lead exposure can cause developmental problems, cardiovascular issues, and organ damage.  The federal government banned new lead pipes in 1986, but millions of lead service lines remain in service to this day. Chicago has the highest number […]

There are many rubrics and wisdom out in the world about decision-making.Today on Joyful Leader, I’m sharing a tool to help you understand a decision before you make it. It’s a tool for deeper self-awareness and understanding. Using this tool helps you make decisions and take actions in line with your values, priorities, and integrity. I mean, come on. Who doesn’t want that? It’s something I use with clients all the time, and it’s a super simple process. Thanks for listening. Hungry for more of

In this educational segment of Social Justice Origin Stories, Dr. Darryl B. Rice, Associate Professor of Management and Richard T. Farmer Associate Professor at Miami University, shares the research findings he and co-authors Dr. Tsedale Melaku and Dr. Jennifer R. Bishop write about in their forthcoming article: Jim Crow 2.0: Understanding Present-Day Anti-DEI Laws as A Function of Cross Generation Transmission of Systemic Anti-Black Racism in the special issue of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Planting trees is a key strategy in the fight against climate change.  Trees absorb carbon dioxide, regulate temperature, support biodiversity, and improve air and water quality, offering benefits that extend well beyond their boundaries. But according to a new study by researchers from University of California – Riverside, where those trees are planted makes a […]

Tens of millions of bison once migrated across the United States in enormous herds; tribal oral histories speak of it taking days for an entire herd to pass by.  These herds shaped the landscape and performed many ecosystem functions.  By the 1890s, the bison population had plummeted to fewer than 1,000 individuals.  Since then, dedicated […]

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Floating solar power is starting to gain some traction in the United States.  Installing solar panels on rafts so that they float on water instead of sitting on land allows them to not take up land that can be used for other purposes.  There are other benefits as well. The world’s largest floating solar farm […]

Podcast: Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Episode: Tony HawkRelease date: 2025-09-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationTony Hawk is a professional skateboarder widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the sport’s history. Rising to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s, he became known for pioneering tricks like the 900 and for pushing skateboarding into the mainstream through competitions, video games, and media appearances. He

Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send your questions to contact@helpingtheheard.com! We’d love to hear from you!Curious to know more about your communication style? Take this quiz: https://www.helpingtheheard.com/take-the-our-communication-style-quiz E-Guides to help: https://www.doyoufeelheard.com/store/eguides Website link https://www.helpingtheheard.com About Patrick O’Connell, E-RYT 500: He is a Certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and Certified Unified Mindfulness Teacher

Listen to your heart and trust it to lead the way. Can you think of a time you listened to […]

The greatest victory isn’t in overpowering, but in choosing not to be pulled into the battle at all. When you rise above reaction, you step into a calm so radiant it becomes untouchable, - and that, that is where true freedom begins.

Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are altering the chemistry of oceans.  As more CO2 is released into the atmosphere, a significant portion of it is absorbed by seawater. This reduces the ocean’s pH, driving greater acidity, and disrupts marine ecosystems – a process known as ocean acidification.  The acidifying oceans pose problems for many […]

Welcome to the next installment of the culture eroder (and corresponding culture builder) series. And today’s culture eroder is: power language.Power language is anything that draws conspicuous attention to power differentials within your team or organization. Power language can take the form of using titles when it’s not necessary, building mystery around certain meetings or decisions that not everyone is a part of, or many other things. Listen in to hear more about what power language is, why it

I am worthy of my own love. Does the phrase hit different now compared to the beginning of this journey? […]

Have a question you’d like us to answer? Send your questions to contact@helpingtheheard.com! We’d love to hear from you!Curious to know more about your communication style? Take this quiz: https://www.helpingtheheard.com/take-the-our-communication-style-quiz E-Guides to help: https://www.doyoufeelheard.com/store/eguides Website link https://www.helpingtheheard.com About Us: Helping the Heard is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming communication patterns and fostering deeper

The mountain yellow-legged frog is a species that lives in the mountains of Southern California.  It is listed as an endangered species for protection by the federal government.   Surveys 20 years ago determined that the frog’s population was declining and on a trajectory toward extinction.  The frogs are severely impacted by water pollution and are […]

This episode is your permission slip to stop proving, stop overachieving, and finally return home to who you truly are.

On the horizon is a series of episodes all about feedback . . . get excited. But today, we’re starting with a client request. Many of my clients have had a-ha moments in our conversations about feedback when we look at the real reason they’re not delivering feedback to a team member. So today we’re going to talk about the shift that turns the reason we think we’re not giving feedback into the actual reason we’re not giving feedback. And, how this one-word shift makes all the difference. Thanks for

Neonicotinoids – often called neonics – are a class of insecticides that are among the most widely used in agriculture.  They are neuro-active, meaning that they affect the central nervous system of insects, killing or harming a wide variety of both target and non-target insects.  They are often applied to seeds before planting as a […]

This is Volume 1 of “For Those Who'll Come After“, a special series from Social Justice Origin Stories. In this series, storytellers reach across time, sharing messages and reflections for future generations, sharing what they want them to know, remember, and carry forward in the ongoing pursuit of social justice. 00:00 Introduction: The Power of Stories 00:28 Messages for Future Generations 01:31 Reflections on Perseverance 04:42 Balancing Joy and Struggle 06:02 Understanding Civics and