Best VA Public Library Podcasts (2024)

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S2E9: Elaine Lin Hering - Unlearning Silence 51:14

2M ago51:14

51:14

Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, speaker, and writer. She works with organizations and individuals to build skills in communication, collaboration, and conflict management. Elaine has worked on six continents and with a wide range of corporate, government, and nonprofit clients. She has trained mental health professionals, political officials, r…

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S2E8: Lt. Col. Ted Blickwedel - Marine Combat Veteran Turned Whistleblower Exposing Compromised Mental Healthcare at the VA 44:55

3M ago44:55

44:55

Blickwedel, a VA VET Center counselor, fought valiantly to protect veterans, their families and counselors from the VA’s misguided, harmful and unethical clinical performance policies, which turned patients into numbers and severely compromised the mental health and welfare of both Veterans and the counselors who care for them. Despite enduring the…

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S2E7: Krista Hanley - Perspectives of Safety and the Importance of Community Investment 40:17

6M ago40:17

40:17

**Content Warning** This episode mentions the occurrence of gun violence from a survivor's perspective and may be activating for some viewers and listeners. Krista Hanley (she/her) is a writer, public speaker, artist, and safety programs facilitator. As a co-founder of the organization, We Are Safer Together, she is passionate about helping empower…

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S2E6: Deb Sica – Alameda County Library: The Evolving Role of Libraries on the Public Safety Front 29:50

9M ago29:50

29:50

On this episode of Disrupting the Dominoes, our CEO, Arlene Limas, chats with Deputy Librarian, Deb Sica. Together, they address the changing role of libraries in the scope of public service and the need for training and holistic approaches to preventing violence amidst the evolving landscape. Deb Sica currently serves as the Deputy Librarian for A…

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S2E4: Marie P. Anderson - Cultures of Violence in Modeling and Beyond 30:21

1y ago30:21

30:21

In this episode, Arlene chats with Marie P. Anderson, modeling industry expert and founder of Boss Babe Models. Marie P. Anderson has recently been interviewed in Rolling Stone Magazine and featured on 60 Minutes Australia, 66 Minutes France, SKY TV United Kingdom, VICE TV America, and various podcasts. She is a model industry expert, author, publi…

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S2E5: Elliot Jones - MACRO: Alternate Emergency Response and Public Safety 41:04

1y ago41:04

41:04

On the this episode of Disrupting the Dominoes, Arlene chats with Elliot Jones, MACRO Program Manager! Originally from Oakland, California, Elliott Jones was raised in a family dedicated to social justice, civil service, and community outreach. He graduated from St. John’s University in 2008 and worked for William “Bill” Lynch Jr., NYC’s first blac…

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S2E3: The Safety Team - Trauma Recovery: Therapeutic Empowerment Self Defense as an Integrated Approach Toward Healing and Violence Prevention 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

33:20

On this episode of Disrupting the Dominoes, Arlene chats with Dr. Christine DiBlasio and Nancy Keller, leaders of The Safety Team. The Safety Team, Inc., is a 501(c)3 Vermont nonprofit organization dedicated to the safety, empowerment, resiliency, and well-being of women. Part of their work is their revolutionary TESD program, which utilizes the fu…

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S1E2: Anucha Browne – It’s Time for Women to Lead: Exploring the Need for Harnessing the Collective Voice of Women 45:54

1+ y ago45:54

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Thanks for tuning in to Disrupting the Dominoes: Season 2, Episode 2, featuring guest Anucha Browne! In this episode, Arlene and Anucha discuss the importance of women's collective power, energy, and voice in redefining the landscape of racial justice and the comprehensive acceptance of women in society and the workplace. They explore the complex r…

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S2E1: Dr. Mary Clyde Pierce - Violence Is An Environmental Toxin 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

40:50

In this episode, our CEO Arlene Limas OLY, chats with Dr. Mary Clyde Pierce, Pediatric Emergency Physician at Lurie Children's Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University. Together they discuss violence as an environmental toxin, the adverse effects of violence on children and their genetics, and the future of genetics in the ro…

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S1E12: Jyoti Singh - Reimagining Violence Prevention Approaches with Nellie's Shelter 22:57

2y ago22:57

22:57

We are concluding this season of Disrupting The Dominoes with Jyoti Singh of Nellie's Shelter. Jyoti Singh is the Executive Director of Nellies, a Toronto-based shelter, education, and advocacy center for women. Nellie's completed a two-phase training offered by PAVE for both their staff and contacts within the community, empowering staff and sprea…

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Summit Speaker Series: Arthur Shorr 1:02:23

2y ago1:02:23

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Arthur S. Shorr is President and Founder of Arthur S. Shorr & Associates, Inc., Consultants to Health Care Providers; a management consulting firm specializing in providing operational consulting, business, and strategic planning services to Hospitals, Medical Groups and Physicians. Mr. Shorr testifies on Corporate Negligence and Institutional liab…

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S1E11: Ellen Snortland - Discovering Beauty Bites Beast and Empowering Others to Bite Back 38:13

2y ago38:13

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By PAVE Prevention

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Summit Speaker Series: Dr. Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch 34:45

2y ago34:45

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Dr. Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch is an Associate Professor in the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University, as well as a Coca-Cola Endowed Professor. She received her doctoral degree in Hospitality Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is the Director of Membership Services and Devel…

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Summit Speaker Series: Paul Seres 45:50

2y ago45:50

45:50

Paul is a seasoned veteran of all aspects of the hospitality industry, from development, branding, and connecting to operational systems and problem-solving. Paul has owned and operated restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in New York City, and worked as President of the New York Hospitality Alliance to establish better relationships between the New Y…

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S1E10: Obbie West - Awareness of Abuse and Exploring Complexity Through Spoken Word 41:08

2y ago41:08

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**Content Warning: Mentions of assault, sexual assault, and conversations and scenarios of a sexual nature.** On this episode of Disrupting The Dominoes, Arlene meets with Edward Wilson, a.k.a. Obbie West, international spoken word artist, advocate, and author. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Edward is a retiree from the United States Army…

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Summit Speaker Series: Nick Mautone 40:18

2y ago40:18

40:18

By PAVE Prevention

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S1E9: Eric Barreras - Working to End Violence Within the U.S. Military 34:39

2y ago34:39

34:39

Eric Barreras is the Founder of Difference Makers (10 Strong), a group of collaborative violence prevention experts whose primary goal is to address various forms of sexual and domestic violence around the globe. In addition, he serves as a Victim Advocate Program Specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard Sexual Assault Response and Recovery Program. As …

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S1E8: Ju'Riese Colon - Ending the Cycles of Abuse in Sport 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

37:16

You don't want to miss this month's episode of Disrupting the Dominoes! Arelene Limas OLY, CEO of PAVE Prevention meets with Ju’Riese Colón, the Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Ju’Riese is the Chief Executive officer of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the nation’s only nonprofit organization committed to ending all forms of…

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S1E7: Jason Chan - The Reality of Violence in Restaurant and Hospitality Operations 58:55

2+ y ago58:55

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Jason owns the renowned Chicago sushi restaurant Juno, and has worked his way through various positions in the restaurant field before becoming an owner. As a successful restaurant consultant, he has brought his deep knowledge of the industry to serve his clients and various establishments locally and nationwide. A practicing martial artist and a b…

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S1E6: Tom Rose - Language of Support and Workplace Communication 19:53

2+ y ago19:53

19:53

Arlene Limas OLY meets with Tom Rose, business consultant with the Association of ESD Professionals, and President of IMPACT Personal Safety Global. Tom has more than 30 years of leadership and management experience with organizations helping at-risk, under-served and vulnerable populations. During his career he has worked in the following areas: B…

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LIVE Event: Steve Estey, Attorney at Law 39:51

2+ y ago39:51

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Stephen Estey is a California attorney at law, the founding partner of Estey & Bomberger, LLP, a personal injury law firm in San Diego, CA, and a child molestation victims attorney. Estey specializes in "institutional" child sex abuse cases, meaning the child was in the care of a school, daycare, etc., when they were sexually abused. "My goal," say…

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S1E5: Stephanie Cyr - Teaching Duality: Violence Is Far More Than Physical 17:47

2+ y ago17:47

17:47

Arlene Limas OLY meets with Stephanie Cyr of Strength Within Self-Defense! Stephanie is a practicing martial artist with nearly thirty years of experience across more than 10 different martial arts. She holds a 6th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, in which she has been a coach, official, instructor, and competitor with State and National champions…

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LIVE Event: Nancy Hogshead-Makar OLY of Champion Women 44:45

2+ y ago44:45

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Recorded LIVE on March 3, 2022. PAVE Prevention is excited to announce the first episode of Disrupting The Dominoes LIVE, featuring Olympic Gold Medalist and CEO of Champion Women, Nancy Hogshead-Makar! Nancy joins Arlene Limas OLY, CEO of PAVE Prevention to share her story, healing from traumatic events, the effects of violence long term, the cult…

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S1E4: Julie Harmon - The Role of Emotional Safety in Violence Prevention 24:13

2+ y ago24:13

24:13

Come check out Disrupting The Dominoes, featuring Julie Harmon, Ph.D., as she talks with PAVE CEO Arlene Limas OLY. Director, IMPACT Safety at LifeCare Alliance, Columbus, Ohio Julie Harmon, Ph.D., is the founding Board Chair for the Association of ESD Professionals and a member of the Executive, Membership, and Ethics & Conduct Committees. For the…

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S1E3: Meg Stone - Safe to Say No: Open Communication and Safe Reporting in the Workplace 48:24

2+ y ago48:24

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Disrupting The Dominoes: Episode 3 - PAVE CEO, Arlene Limas OLY with guest Meg Stone, Director of IMPACT Boston and Project Director at IMPACT: Ability. Meg has led IMPACT since 2005 and in that time she has led the development of abuse prevention and safety training programs for schools, homeless shelters, rape crisis centers, disability service a…

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S1E2: Magdalena Diaz - Violence Impacts Everyone, In All Pieces of Identity 19:03

2+ y ago19:03

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Disrupting The Dominoes: Episode 2 Featuring Magdalena Diaz, co-founder of Soul Warriors ESD Magdalena Diaz currently works at one of the country's largest public universities where has worked in Student Affairs since 2017. In her role, she provides trauma-informed responses to issues of sexual misconduct, dating/domestic violence, and stalking thr…

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S1E1: Dr. Pietro Marghella - Violence Prevention Can Enhance Preparedness on All Levels 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

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Disrupting The Dominoes: Episode 1 - How Violence Prevention Can Enhance Preparedness On All Levels, with Dr. Pietro Marghella For the first episode of our new podcast, Disrupting The Dominoes, PAVE Prevention CEO Arlene Limas meets with Dr. Pietro Marghella. Together they discuss how violence prevention can enhance preparedness on all levels, the …

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What's next? 2:32

4+ y ago2:32

2:32

We're starting a new adventure, a monthly Big Book Club Podcast... http://bigbookclubarlington.libsyn.com/By Arlington VA Public Library

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Bonus Moby-Dick episode: Interview with Richard King, author of "Ahab's Rolling Sea" 28:59

5y ago28:59

28:59

As a special post-Moby-Dick bonus, Jennie and Megan previewed the new book, "Ahab's Rolling Sea: A Natural History of Moby-Dick," and interviewed author Richard King by phone from his home in Mystic, Connecticut. Rich's book does a great job of putting Moby-Dick in context, with lots of maps and photos. And for anyone who might fear that King's sty…

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The End! 34:05

5y ago34:05

34:05

And so we come to the conclusion of our voyage... was the destination worth the ride? Opinions vary... Palate cleansers: Pete - "What We Do In The Shadows" - available on DVD Jennie - "The Business of Bees" from Bloomberg Podcasts and "Blown Away" glassblowing show Megan - "Cover-Up" podcast from People, "The Drop Out" podcast from ABC Radio, and "…

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Ahab Turns Up the Insanity 26:26

5y ago26:26

26:26

The gang's all back in town again! In this week's discussion of chapters 102-121, we contemplate biblical history and prophecy, and Megan solves the meaning of Moby-Dick once again. Want to listen to an early version of The Pacific, from the Moby-Dick musical? Visit Dave Malloy's website. Read a review of the Moby-Dick performance Megan attended. P…

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Whale Bones Are Not Made of Ivory 25:10

5y ago25:10

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This week, half of Arlington is on vacation, so Jennie and Pete set sail on their own. The two cover chapters 87-101, discussing the unpleasant topics (racism, whale slaughter) and the absurd (Stubb's nose, the ineptness of whale ship captains.) And with no co-hosts, there's no one to stop them from making references to The Simpsons but also no one…

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Stuck in the Doldrums with Melville 29:05

5y ago29:05

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In chapters 71-86, no amount of action could keep us from feeling sedated by the seemingly endless chapters on phrenology... Although maybe all of Moby-Dick would improve if read like a jazz poem? Chapter 79: The Prairie - read like an experimental jazz poem by the Mob-Dick Big Read project Before Dave Malloy's new musical Moby-Dick makes its world…

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Whaling: Not for the faint of heart 23:20

5y ago23:20

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This week we tackled the most action packed reading yet, chapters 60-70, in which we encountered bloody whale killing, racial stereotyping, and ugly power structures. Palate cleansers: Megan - "Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nuter, Witch" by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman Jennie - "Sixth The Musical" Alex - "Somewhere Only W…

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Herman "Not Suble" Melville 21:28

5y ago21:28

21:28

In discussing chapters 42-59, we mentioned "The Card Turner," a YA novel by Louis Sachar. Also, giant squid are scary, Fedallah's whaleboat crew are eerie, and and Melville is not subtle. Palate cleansers: Jennie - "Ayesha At Last" by Uzma Jalaluddin and "The Lady and the Highwayman" by Sarah M. Eden Alex - "Storm of Locusts" by Rebecca Roanhorse P…

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To read all of Melville's Cetology, or to skip that chapter... 22:52

5y ago22:52

22:52

Who got the gold star for reading all about whale-fish, including the footnotes? Who is actually caught up on the reading? Who thinks Ahab is headed for a reconning of, well, mythic proportions? And who is ready to read something completely different this week? We referenced: "I''ll Make a Man Out of You" from the Disney musical, Mulan. On the tv s…

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Our Cast Is Introduced, and We are Underwhelmed... 25:22

5y ago25:22

25:22

180 pages in, and we've barely left port... This week we discussed knowing that we're reading a "Big Book," and therefore expecting more drama out of Ahab as character. We also wondered whether, if we'd read Moby-Dick when it first was published, would we have been bored out of our minds by this point? Books we reference: "A History of the World in…

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Who exactly is this Ishmael guy? 25:04

5+ y ago25:04

25:04

This week we realize that running off to sea and adopting a nome-de-mer is usually a sign that you're trying to escape from something... PSA: You can learn pirate in the Mango Languages app, free with your library card. Palate cleansers: Megan - Lore Olympus web comic Pete - "Good Omens" by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Jennie - "Comrade Detectiv…

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Prologue: So What Do We Know About Moby-Dick? 18:39

5+ y ago18:39

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We're ready to set sail with plenty of whale puns... Don't have your book yet? The Library has unlimited copies in eBook and eAudiobook. Or you could listen to the Moby-Dick Big Read podcast produced by the Arts Institute at the University of Plymouth. And don't forget to join the What the Whale! Facebook group before Sunday night's online discussi…

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