Best Castin Podcasts (2024)

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022: Planning for People: Transforming Northwest Arkansas with Wes Craiglow 1:32:29

4d ago1:32:29

1:32:29

In episode 22, Wes Craiglow, Executive Director of Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas, shares his journey from city planner to thought leader in urban development. Wes offers a compelling vision for transforming Northwest Arkansas through people-focused planning, drawing on nearly two decades of experience. He explores the critical issues of h…

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021: From Galleries to Greenways: Art and Placemaking with Dayton Castleman 57:47

16d ago57:47

57:47

In Episode 21, Dayton Castleman, Director of Creative Placemaking at Verdant Studio, discusses the intersection of art and urban development in Northwest Arkansas. He explores how public art contributes to placemaking, emphasizing the importance of understanding a location's existing characteristics before artistic intervention, and... Eastern Euro…

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020: Urbanism and Integrity: Navigating Change with Chris Allcorn 1:30:06

2M ago1:30:06

1:30:06

In episode 20, Chris Allcorn from Specialized Real Estate Group shares his insights on urban development and navigating change in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. Chris discusses his fascinating and inspiring journey to Fayetteville, highlighting his passion for adaptive reuse, placemaking, and community-focused development. He offers valuable perspe…

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019: Bike Commuting and Urbanist Dreams with Isaac Stevens 57:11

2M ago57:11

57:11

In episode 19, Isaac Stevens shares his journey into urbanism, his experiences with bike commuting year-round, and the state of infrastructure in Northwest Arkansas.. He also discusses the vital role of bicycles in making cities more accessible and sustainable, the value of social infrastructure after a tornado impacted his community, and much more…

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018: Roller Skating as Transportation with Fredwyn Story 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

In episode 18, we welcome Fredwyn Story, an avid roller skater who gets around town primarily on skates. They share their unique experiences and challenges of using roller skates as a primary mode of transportation. We discuss safety tips, the importance of community, and aspirations for improving the local trail system. Tune in for an inspiring an…

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017: Talkin' Regional Transit with Joel Gardner 1:14:23

3M ago1:14:23

1:14:23

In this episode, we sit down with Joel Gardner, Executive Director of Ozark Regional Transit (ORT), who shares his unexpected journey into public transportation and his vision for Northwest Arkansas. We discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing a comprehensive transit system in NWA, from funding hurdles to the importance of community s…

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016: It's Been Veloway Too Long 31:39

6M ago31:39

31:39

In episode 16, it's just the two of us catching you up on what we find interesting! Topics include The Veloway in Austin, Trail Skating in Fayetteville, Fayetteville’s Permit-Ready Building Design Program, Combs Park, Mission Trail, Appleby Bike Lane, Poplar St. Pump House Community Art Wall, Affordable Housing Resolutions, Gulley Park Urbanism, an…

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015: Insights From an Urbanist Developer with Ward Davis 59:06

8M ago59:06

59:06

In episode 15, we delve into the world of urban development with Ward Davis, the insightful and hilarious founding partner of High Street Real Estate & Development. Ward shares his journey from finance to shaping the urban landscapes of Northwest Arkansas, discussing the intricate balance between smart growth, community engagement, and the economic…

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014: The 2023 Fayetteville Housing Assessment with Britin Bostick 1:33:56

10M ago1:33:56

1:33:56

In episode 14, we welcome back Britin Bostick, Fayetteville's Long Range Planning & Special Projects Manager, to the podcast! We discuss the 2023 Fayetteville Housing Assessment, which was created in response to rapid population growth, increasing housing costs, and housing access challenges that have come to the forefront of community discussions …

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013: A Vision for a Vibrant Fayetteville with Alex Howland 48:43

10M ago48:43

48:43

In episode 13, we sit down with the delightfully dynamic Alex Howland. In addition to her growing businesses, Dovetail and Alex Victtoria Events, she also does great work with ULI NWA. Join us as we uncover the potential of thoughtful urban planning in creating an even more lively, sustainable, and inclusive Fayetteville. Dovetail Alex Victtoria Ev…

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012: An International Perspective with Clark Eckels 39:29

11M ago39:29

39:29

In this episode, we speak with Clark Eckels, iFriend Coordinator at the University of Arkansas, and a member of Fayetteville Strong. Clark shares his experiences living in Bilbao, Spain, and shares the perspective of international students at the U of A! He also discusses a lot of great ideas about how he'd love to see NWA grow. Show Links: Clark E…

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011: Maximizing the Impact of Art in Fayetteville with Joanna Bell 41:24

12M ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, we talk about maximizing the impact of art in Fayetteville with Joanna Bell, Arts and Culture Director for the city of Fayetteville! Show Links: Fayetteville Arts and Culture Division TheatreSquared Municipal Arts Alliance Sprayetteville Tactical Urbanism Center for Innovation at FPL Community Creative Center Mount Sequoyah…

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010: Arts and Culture with Brittany Johnson 54:51

1y ago54:51

54:51

In this episode, we talk arts and culture with the delightful Brittany Johnson from CACHE! Show Links: CACHE Municipal Arts Alliance The Unexpected (Fort Smith) Sprayetteville CACHE Artist Directory Groundwaves Railyard Live Folk School of Fayetteville Fayetteville Strong Tactical Urbanism Likewise The Medium Creative Mornings Center for Innovation…

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Ep 40 - Closing the Loop 1:42

1y ago1:42

1:42

This episode is about making amends. If being a listener to the seasons of this podcast has impacted you in a way that you have unanswered questions or need more information about a previous episode, please reach out to me via this email: n2strengths@gmail.com. Please allow at least one week for a response. And thank you for being part of this jour…

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009: Fayetteville Strong with DeLani Bartlette 44:52

1y ago44:52

44:52

In this episode, we welcome DeLani Bartlette, a lifelong NWA resident, and founder of Fayetteville Strong. Show Links: Fayetteville Strong (Facebook group) Razorback Transit SeeClickFix Shifter (YouTube) Not Just Bikes (YouTube) Strong Towns It’s a Sprawl World After All by Douglas E. Morris Art Ventures Missing Middle Housing…

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Ep. 23 - Tiny Car Concert ft. Jake Martini + Tips on Making Change 19:23

1y ago19:23

19:23

Bringing you a trial run of a mini concert with Jake Martini (aka tiny car concert) just for you in your car. Plus, we dig in to what’s helped this Nashville musician with his own transitions of change. [Yes, after Season Two the podcast goes on hiatus while the creator discerns how best to honestly use her creative bandwidth. Keep stirring YOUR in…

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008: The Future of Downtown and Events Galore with Kelly Rich 41:26

1y ago41:26

41:26

In this episode, we welcome Kelly Rich, Director of Downtown Initiatives at Experience Fayetteville! We talk about the future of downtown Fayetteville, as well as a number of exciting new events coming our way. From Falltoberfest to a potential Block St. Block Party reboot to a new downtown wine bar to a future BB&BBQ replacement, there's no shorta…

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007: Trails and Active Transportation Equity with Prentis Grayson and David Criswell 47:04

1y ago47:04

47:04

In this episode, we welcome Prentis Grayson, Senior Manager of Outreach & Advocacy at Trailblazers, and David Criswell, Senior Director of Active Transportation at Trailblazers. We dive into the new Northwest Arkansas Trails and Active Transportation Equity Report! Show Notes: Trailblazers (Instagram, Facebook) Trailblazers Events Calendar Trailbla…

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006: Active Transportation with Matt Mihalevich and Dane Eifling 56:04

1y ago56:04

56:04

In this episode, we welcome Matt Mihalevich, Active Transportation Manager for the City of Fayetteville, and Dane Eifling, Mobility Coordinator for the City of Fayetteville. We delve into the development and planning of Fayetteville's trail system, and so much more! Show Notes: Active Transportation Advisory Committee Active Transportation Plan Mob…

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005: Fayetteville Past, Present, and Future with Britin Bostick (Part 2 of 2) 53:19

1y ago53:19

53:19

Britin Bostick is the City of Fayetteville's Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager and works with everything from historic preservation to development code amendments to transportation to sustainability to parks, arts, housing, and more! In part two of two, we chat about the long-term vision for Fayetteville, public transportation, transit-s…

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004: Fayetteville Past, Present, and Future with Britin Bostick (Part 1 of 2) 55:54

1y ago55:54

55:54

Britin Bostick is the City of Fayetteville's Long Range Planning/Special Projects Manager and works with everything from historic preservation to development code amendments to transportation to sustainability to parks, arts, housing, and more! In part one of two, we chat about Fayetteville history, community feedback, trail-oriented development, a…

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Q&A #5 10:10

1+ y ago10:10

10:10

Answering the Questions: What kind of shoes should we be using? Why does adding more weight sometimes feel better than less weight in lifting exercises? Why does exercise sometimes help us feel better?By nerdhealth

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003: Accessibility and Community with Hershel Hartford 49:22

1+ y ago49:22

49:22

Hershel Hartford joins us for a great chat about accessibility, community, and so much more! Active Transportation Advisory Committee Fayetteville Trail Maps Drake Trail and Street Improvements Bus Operator Job Opportunities: Razorback Transit / Ozark Regional Transit) Speak Up Fayetteville Fayetteville Downtown Parking Deck West Avenue Civic Plaza…

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002: Everything Is (And Should Be) Connected with Randy Wilburn 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

Randy Wilburn of I Am Northwest Arkansas joins us for a wide-ranging and interesting discussion! Razorback Greenway Old Wire Road Cycle Track Niokaska Creek Trail Ozark Regional Transit / ORT On-Demand Mission Blvd. Corridor Trail SEPTA in Philly Boston MBTA YIMBY Northwest Arkansas Facebook group Northwest Arkansas Council The FutureIsNow Speaker …

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001: Our Favoriteville 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Hello, world! We're your hosts, Meredith and Nick Castin, and we're excited to start on this journey with you. :) On the FayetteForward podcast, we will discuss active transportation, trails, transit, city planning, affordable housing, and more—with the goal of sharing actionable ways to move Fayetteville forward in an inclusive way. Resources ment…

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Let's Keep Moving Fayetteville, Arkansas Forward 1:33

1+ y ago1:33

1:33

Visit the FayetteForward website, and find the FayetteForward podcast on InstagramBy Meredith & Nick Castin

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Interview with Kat Bakay, PT, MPT, OCS 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

Today, I’m talking to Kat Bakay about her journey as a physical therapist and becoming a cash pay business owner…and being successful at it! You can find her at https://bendnstretch.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/@bendnstretchpt. Oh, and we also fix orthopedics in one discussion! Listen for more…By nerdhealth

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Interview with Meredith Castin, PT, DPT 37:52

1+ y ago37:52

37:52

Meredith Castin, PT, DPT runs The Non-Clinical PT, a career development platform for PT/OT/SLP professionals seeking alternative careers. Join TNCPT's free Facebook group, where 35,000+ rehab clinicians discuss non-clinical careers in a positive and supportive manner. -Facebook Group (Non-Clinical Networking for Rehab Professionals): https://www.fa…

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Interview with Brandy Wilkins, PT, DPT, CPHQ 29:49

1+ y ago29:49

29:49

You can connect with Brandy on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt. See how she can support you in your healthcare quality journey here: www.definingpointcc.comBy nerdhealth

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Q&A #4 20:53

1+ y ago20:53

20:53

Answering the question: How should someone with a planned surgery (say an ACL replacement) plan for effective rehab? What kind of provider should they look for? How do you know it’s going well (or not)? What should you do if it’s not going well? Etc.By nerdhealth

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Interview with Tanner Welsch, DPT & Podcaster 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

Tanner Welsch is a PT transitioning towards a world of financial independence and supporting fellow rehab professionals who think a little outside the box. You can find him at https://rehabrebels.org/.By nerdhealth

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Q&A #3 16:41

1+ y ago16:41

16:41

Answering the question: What are your top / favorite myths that patients brought to you as preconceived notions that you had to debunk?By nerdhealth

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Q&A #2 14:24

1+ y ago14:24

14:24

Answering the questions: Why didn't you go out on your own to create your own PT office that could thrive by making changes in the way it works and operates? Second question, with many of us having the ability to work from home and have more flexible schedules what are some best-in-class ways for us laypeople to stay fit, avoid injury, or just be m…

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Q&A #1 11:19

1+ y ago11:19

11:19

Answering the question: Why is it more often less strenuous to keep moving versus standing still?By nerdhealth

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Interview with Trevor Hopkins, DPT, OCS, COESp 18:30

1+ y ago18:30

18:30

Trevor Hopkins is a PT who is trying to carve out a niche for himself in leadership and specialization. He's also a podcaster himself. Check out his podcast here: https://pttrevorhopkins.podbean.com/By nerdhealth

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The Next Phase Coming Soon! 5:06

1+ y ago5:06

5:06

The podcast is changing! I'm done with my stories, now I want to hear yours. Listen in for more details.By nerdhealth

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Would I Do It Again? 12:53

1+ y ago12:53

12:53

Answering the question many have asked, if I could do it all over again, would I still become a physical therapist. Just so you know, this one is a little heavy.By nerdhealth

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I Only Need 10 Minutes to Know You 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

8:01

Try to hide as you might, we rehab professionals can read you like a book. Let me explain what I mean...By nerdhealth

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The Worst I’ve Ever Seen 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

Sometimes it's difficult for us humans to look outside of our own personal experiences. In this episode, I hope to give context to what can happen to someone when life really screws them over. My hope is that it can help to give some perspective on one's experience versus another's.By nerdhealth

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A Simple Story 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

12:56

The title says it all. I'm just going to tell a story of an event in my practice. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.By nerdhealth

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I’ve Made a Lot of People Cry 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

...a LOT of people. But it's not for the reason you think. Listen on to see what I really mean.By nerdhealth

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A Cautionary Tale 8:54

2y ago8:54

8:54

This one is for providers. I cannot stress this enough: We do not know as much as we think we do. Be careful how sure you are about a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or even just judgement calls in daily life.By nerdhealth

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My Approach to Physical Therapy Practice 19:34

2y ago19:34

19:34

This is simply my take on physical therapy practice. It's not meant to be a guide to being a better physical therapist. It's only me sharing my path with others.By nerdhealth

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How To Be A Good Patient 20:46

2y ago20:46

20:46

There's no shortage of information out there about good and bad providers. However, patients, have you ever thought about what your responsibility is in the healthcare relationship? This is not an episode to wag fingers. It's only to give you insight into how things work that will allow you to get the most out of your healthcare experiences.…

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I Didn’t Have Time 10:36

2y ago10:36

10:36

Let's have a frank discussion about what is verbally stated versus what is actually happening. Providers and patients should get something out of this one...even with all the math I talk about.By nerdhealth

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Mutants Are Real and Walk Among Us Today 20:48

2y ago20:48

20:48

The title of this episode is not a joke nor is it hyperbole. There people who live among us today who have superpowers like we see in the movies. Okay, that was hyperbole, but if you take it from "superpower and drop it to just "powers" then it's no longer hyperbole. Listen on to see what I mean.By nerdhealth

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The Body is AWESOME! 13:22

2y ago13:22

13:22

This episode isn't for you. It's for me. I LOVE the human body, and I'm just going to gush about it for 15 minutes.By nerdhealth

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I’m Wrong, and So Is Everyone Else 15:58

2y ago15:58

15:58

I step back into my collegiate days where I was obsessed with philosophy. It's not just an episode on epistemology for the sake of it. It's about practical application of epistemology.By nerdhealth

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Creating a Superpower 27:15

2y ago27:15

27:15

Providers, are you threatened or scared by chronic pain? It doesn't have to be frightening, and knowing how to approach it can make a huge difference for a patient.By nerdhealth