Best Karyn and Pam Podcasts (2024)

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Golf, Galas, and all the ways we find Connections 40:51

12d ago40:51

40:51

In this episode of The Loneliness Project: Connection After 50, Pam and Karyn get real with how they’re doing connecting with others in their own lives. This conversation takes several turns as we revisit the love language of “quality time,” discuss passive aggressive people, consider golf as a couple’s sport, ponder the ways having multiple brothe…

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TBRI Nurture Groups Part I 33:01

3h ago33:01

33:01

Today we're breaking down one of our favorite topics: TBRI Nurture Groups! Katie Rinaudo joins us to talk about the why behind nurture groups, the structure, and practical tips for implementation. Join us next week for part 2 of this conversation where we demonstrate a TBRI Nurture Group.

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Trauma-Informed Leadership with Leah Gilliam 43:23

12d ago43:23

43:23

TBRI Mentor Leah Gilliam joins the podcast today to talk about trauma-informed leadership and what it means to "TBRI" your staff.

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A TBRI® Coffee Chat: Summer Edition 50:45

19d ago50:45

50:45

In this episode, Kimberly Glaudy joins us to talk all about preparing for summer break in a trauma-informed way.

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Do Love Languages Change with Age? 45:15

5d ago45:15

45:15

This episode dives deeply into Gary Chapman's renowned concept of the Love Languages, now expanded to seven love languages. We ponder how our our needs have changed since we first talked about the book that took looking at relationships from a back street to the Autobahn. Pam and Karyn ponder the possibility of a much-needed sequel: "Love Language …

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Watch Me Rise with Pam Taylor & Trent Taylor 40:32

12d ago40:32

40:32

Today we're chatting with a mother/son duo, Pam Taylor and Trent Taylor. Together they lead Watch Me Rise, a ministry for adoptive and foster families. Pam and Trent share their own stories of using TBRI in their home and how they support families in their community and beyond. Links from this episode: Watch Me Rise Website Watch Me Rise Podcast Wa…

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Who likes to travel and be outdoors? It's best after 50! 47:36

12d ago47:36

47:36

We have Pam's husband, Pierre, on to share why he started a Utube channel about travel.By Karyn and Pam

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Implementing TBRI Across Sectors with Anna Palmer 37:02

29d ago37:02

37:02

Today on the podcast we're talking with Anna Palmer of Crossroads in New Orleans, Louisiana! Anna and her team are passionate about cross-sector collaboration and TBRI Implementation. In this episode we talk about how she came to learn about TBRI and what it looks like to walk alongside organizations implementing TBRI. Links: Crossroads The Connect…

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Technology Then and Now; The Good and Not so good 45:45

23d ago45:45

45:45

We take a walk down memory lane as it pertains to technology.By Karyn and Pam

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Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma with Marti Smith 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

Marti Smith, Occupational Therapist, TBRI Practitioner, and Author, returns to the TBRI Podcast to talk about her new book, Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma! Links from this episode: Marti’s Website Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma Book Robyn Gobbel The Connected Therapist KALMAR App Bruce Perry Tracy Stackhouse Dr. Casey Call B…

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Mature Skincare 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

We share our skin care routines and some of our favorite products.By Karyn and Pam

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Empty Nest Fun with Ginger 1:03:23

2M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

We brought our long time friend and seasoned Empty Nester on to discuss all stages of life once the kids leave the home. Pam gives the scoop on how surprising the first nine months have been. We try not to frighten Karyn, who has a few more years to go before her sweet young boy leaves home. Ginger dishes us some great tips and we hope you will too…

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Sheridan's story: Financial missteps our elderly parents make 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

Our great friend, Sheridan, lost her mom a few months ago. What she discovered about her finances after her passing could serve as a warning for those of us unaware. notes: Charles Schwab's Guide to Financial Independence: Simple Solutions for Busy People and You're Fifty-Now What? Investing for the Second Half of your Life.…

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Chronic Illnesses after 50 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

1:02:46

The following are discussed briefly: 1. Top 5 Chronic Illnesses Impacting Women Over 50 the Most; 2. Prevention; 3. New and Innovative Research and Treatments; 4. Holistic Prevention and Management Strategies when you are over 50; 5. Innovative and Alternative Research and Treatments ,and 6. Addressing Isolation and Loneliness Holistically…

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Restoring Families Through TBRI® 51:48

3M ago51:48

51:48

We're wrapping up season 7 of the TBRI Podcast with Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founders of Restoration Rome in Rome, GA! Links: Restoration Rome Hope for the Journey (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) Making Sense of Your Worth

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Winter Blahs: Seasonal Affective Disorder 55:54

3M ago55:54

55:54

GRRRRRRRRR! GO AWAY WINTER!!!!!! Karyn and Pam both suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder and want to share some practical advice on how to cope with their blues.By Karyn and Pam

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Serving Communities Through TBRI® 32:59

3M ago32:59

32:59

Today we’re chatting with Joy Zedler of the Pearl Project! Joy is a TBRI Practitioner, a TBRI mentor, and the co-founder and executive director of The Pearl Project. Links: The Pearl Project TBRI Practitioner Training Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) Show Hope Making Sense of Your Worth Daren Jones Aman…

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Retirement dreams 43:21

3M ago43:21

43:21

Do you ever think about how retirement looks for you? We talk about how to get started on planning your healthiest and best semi-retirement to retirement. Take that first step towards making sure your dreamiest days are still ahead.By Karyn and Pam

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Interoception with Marti Smith, OT R/L 38:18

3M ago38:18

38:18

Today we're chatting with one of our most popular guests, Marti Smith, OT R/L, about a topic we've recently received lots of questions about: interoception. Links mentioned in this episode: Marti’s Website Spirited Conversations Podcast Powerfully You Kelly Mahler TBRI Animate Bessel Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps the Score Bruce Perry Tracy Stackho…

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Meeting the needs as non-direct care staff 31:15

3M ago31:15

31:15

What does it look like to embrace TBRI from an administrative role? We could think of no better person to talk about this than Robin Shelander, newly retired KPICD Program Coordinator! Links from this episode: Show Notes Travis County Collaborative For Children Dr. Karyn Purvis tribute video TBRI Practitioner Training…

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TBRI® Camps with Brooks Kaskela 44:50

4M ago44:50

44:50

Today's episode is all about TBRI Camps! Brooks Kaskela of Raise the Future joins to talk about her experience planning TBRI Camps. This episode is a wonderful resource for anyone planning therapeutic camps for children and families! Links mentioned in this episode: Raise the Future TBRI Ambassador Organizations Anna Palmer - Crossroads NOLA Hope C…

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What do you mean we women are like adolescents? 41:58

4M ago41:58

41:58

Middlescence is a new term used to describe our midlife years from our 40's through to our 60's or 70's. It is a new term because we never used to live long enough to have such a long stretch of life between young adulthood and our elderly years. We discuss how we feel about this new term and whether it applies to either of us.…

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Collaborative Implementation with Cindy Lee 26:40

4M ago26:40

26:40

In this episode, Sarah and Cindy continue their conversation from Season 7, Episode 2. They touch on the speed bumps that hinder caregivers and professionals from engaging fully in Trust-based relationships, system-wide TBRI Implementation, and utilizing TBRI in specialized populations such as the FASD and Autism communities.…

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Knowing Your Worth with Cindy Lee 30:06

4M ago30:06

30:06

Today we are talking with Cindy Lee, who is a long-time friend and collaborator of KPICD, a TBRI mentor, licensed social worker, children’s book author, and, as you will hear, so much more. Cindy is the executive director and co-founder of the HALO Project. She is also the creator of many curriculums that focus on adults knowing their worth and mov…

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The ins and outs of being a good Mother in-law 59:13

4M ago59:13

59:13

We get real here as we share our own DO and DON'T list for future mother in-laws. We need your help as there's a lot to consider when it comes to adding a family member to your own clan.By Karyn and Pam

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The Three Pillars of Trauma-Wise Care 33:16

4M ago33:16

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On this episode, our host, Sarah Mercado and Dr. Howard Bath talk about the role of the three pillars of trauma-wise care in TBRI®. Links from today's episode: Dr. Bath’s article, The Three Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care The Three Pillars of Transforming CareTrauma and Resilience in the Other 23 Hours Bessel Van Der Kolk The Sanctuary Institute St…

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Why Karyn despises New Year's Resolutions 38:58

4M ago38:58

38:58

Karyn can't stand resolutions at the New Year. She shares with us why. Email us at pamkarynpod@gmail.com if you'd like to share something and have it read in one of our podcasts. Your anonymity is fine if you choose that.By Karyn and Pam

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Feedback from our community 29:07

5M ago29:07

29:07

We've missed you and now we know that you have missed us too!! Thank you, Listeners, for giving us your ideas and thoughts. Please keep your thoughts coming at Pamkarynpod@gmail.com.By Karyn and Pam

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Pros and Cons of Pet ownership 46:31

5M ago46:31

46:31

We share how Karyn became a cat lover at age 50 plus we delve into the pros/cons of having pets. Let us know your opinion at our email: Pamkarynpod@gmail.comBy Karyn and Pam

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Thankgiving Updates: goals, fights, and illness 29:11

6M ago29:11

29:11

Thanksgiving was full of surprises this year and we both felt ready! Listen and then email us at pamkarynpod@gmail.com to share your Thanksgiving surprises.By Karyn and Pam

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Bonus Episode: A TBRI Coffee Chat, Holiday Edition 1:00:34

6M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

It's a TBRI Coffee Chat - Holiday Edition! Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy talk about preparing for the holiday season while considering the brain, body, biology, belief system, and behavior of a child who has experienced trauma. Happy Holidays!

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Elderly Parents Continues 56:18

6M ago56:18

56:18

This is the second part of our discussion of how we barely understand what it's like when our parents get older until we reach our 50s. We share the role reversal, changing dynamics, tough conversations, and action steps for maintaining dignity for them while managing our own struggles. pamkarynpod@gmail.com…

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Navigating Elderly Parents 42:40

6M ago42:40

42:40

Not many of us understand what it's like when our parents get older until we reach our 50s. We share the role reversal, changing dynamics, tough conversations, and action steps for maintaining dignity for them while managing our own struggles. pamkarynpod@gmail.comBy Karyn and Pam

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Reconnecting After.... 28:36

6M ago28:36

28:36

How can we continue to create quality time in our lives once our kids are grown up? Pam and Karyn discuss ways to do this and want to know what you do to make make new friends whilst keeping the old ones. Email us at pamandkarynpod@gmail.comBy Karyn and Pam

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Why we want to Pod with you (the full story) 28:06

6M ago28:06

28:06

Do you ever feel bored and lonely? Pam wanted to start this podcast to find more women like her. Karyn obliged her! pamkarynpod@gmail.comBy Karyn and Pam

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Surviving the Holidays 53:19

6M ago53:19

53:19

Do you have an interesting guest at your holiday event? We share one or two with you. Email us at pamkarynpod@gmail.comBy Karyn Brim

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Why we want to Pod with you 4:17

6M ago4:17

4:17

Karyn, newly fifty years old, and Pam, now empty nesting, are inviting you to their weekly deep, yet fun girl chats. They tell you how they met and why they want you to be become a chain in their link fence. Forming deep connections with you through this podcast is their biggest hope. Please email your comments and questions to pamkarynpod@gmail.co…

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Talking TBRI® with Troy McPeak 21:26

7M ago21:26

21:26

Today is the final episode in our series of talking TBRI with the training staff at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. Troy McPeak returns to the podcast to chat with our host, Sarah Mercado, about his journey with TBRI and our oh-so-fun rapid-fire questions.

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Talking TBRI® with Kari Dady 25:09

7M ago25:09

25:09

Today Kari Dady joins us on the podcast to share a bit about her work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as her journey to TBRI. Kari joined us on the podcast back in season 5 to talk about TBRI and Trauma-Informed Courts, so make sure you go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t yet. This is part of our mini-series with th…

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Talking TBRI® with Samantha Farris 23:43

7M ago23:43

23:43

In this episode we chat with Samantha Farris about her work with the Karyn Purvis Institute and her personal journey with TBRI.

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Talking TBRI® with Daren Jones 33:15

7M ago33:15

33:15

Today Daren Jones joins us on the podcast to talk about his work as the Associate Director of Training and Consultation Services at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU.

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Talking TBRI® with Sarah Mercado 20:19

8M ago20:19

20:19

Today Sarah Mercado shares about her work as a training and consultation specialist at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, as well as her own journey to TBRI.

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Talking TBRI® with Katie Rinaudo 23:46

8M ago23:46

23:46

Today Katie Rinaudo joins us on the podcast to share about her work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as her journey to TBRI. Katie is also the host of our Spanish podcast, El Podcast TBRI en Espanol.

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Talking TBRI® with Henry Milton 23:18

8M ago23:18

23:18

Today Henry Milton joins us on the podcast to share a bit about his work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as his journey to TBRI. Henry is a longtime teammate here at the Institute and is a beloved trainer who has been part of TBRI Practitioner Training from early on. This episode is part of our mini-series with the members of our…

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Talking TBRI® with Amanda Purvis 27:43

8M ago27:43

27:43

We're kicking off Season 6 of the TBRI Podcast with a series featuring the KPICD Training and Consultation Specialists! In this episode, host Sarah Mercado chats with Amanda Purvis about her work at the Purvis Institute, her journey to TBRI, and a few rapid-fire questions, just for fun.

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Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma with Katherine Maitland 1:16:04

8M ago1:16:04

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Today’s conversation is with Katie Maitland, a recent graduate of our Master’s of Developmental Trauma program here at Texas Christian University. While earning her master’s, Katie’s research focus was Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma and how they impact the 5 B’s in TBRI, which is the focus of this conversation. Linked References fro…

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A TBRI® Coffee Chat - Part 2 41:01

10M ago41:01

41:01

Sarah and Kim are back and they're answering even more listener questions on this second installment of this season's TBRI Coffee Chat. Go ahead and grab your tea or coffee and settle in. Linked References from this episode: - TBRI & Trauma-Informed Classrooms Training - Play by Stuart Brown

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A TBRI® Coffee Chat - Part 1 33:50

10M ago33:50

33:50

Today, we're answering YOUR questions! Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy answer questions from our listeners in this TBRI Coffee Chat. We'll be back next week with part 2 of this conversation. To submit a question for a future episode, visit this link: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-questions

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TBRI® & The Deaf Community 39:41

11M ago39:41

39:41

Our guest today is Becky Lloyd Founder and Director of Signs for Hope. Since it was established in 2009, Signs for. Hope has evolved into an all-encompassing ministry of adoption surrounding Deaf children. Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Becky to talk about her work with Signs of Hope and about how TBRI is adapted when working with the deaf …

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TBRI® in the Home 33:56

11M ago33:56

33:56

Today’s episode is one family’s story of TBRI Application in their home. Cory & Lori Pepiton are parents to 4 forever kids (young adults), 2 through birth and 2 through adoption, and have had the privilege of fostering another 6 or so. Cory is Student & Campus Coordinating Pastor while Lori is Children’s & Families Pastor for Rabbit Creek Church in…

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