Best Leah Wallace Podcasts (2024)

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How Dulce gained freedom from insomnia by giving up her attempts to control sleep and reducing her resistance to the difficult thoughts and feelings that came with it (#63) 1:03:31

7h ago1:03:31

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Dulce’s insomnia began when she left Mexico to study abroad in Canada. The stress of midterms and the change of climate led to sleep disruption. However, even after returning home, sleep continued to create a struggle and insomnia became a part of her life. Even when she felt sleepy, Dulce struggled to res…

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How Neseret ended her dependence on medication and transformed her life through education, committed action, and self-compassion (#62) 1:04:14

1M ago1:04:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep. Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to …

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How Bryan recovered from insomnia by putting less effort into sleep and more effort into living his life (#61) 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Bryan got sick he experienced an entire night of no sleep for the first time in his life. He didn’t sleep the next night, either. When his sleep didn’t get back on track, Bryan started to believe that he had lost the ability to sleep and that belief generated a lot of anxiety. As sleep consumed more a…

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Meet Leah C. Murphy: Storytelling in STEM, The Benefits of a Diverse Skill Set and the Challenges Faced by Underrepresented Groups in the STEM Classroom 43:02

3M ago43:02

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Engineering Career Journeys and Transitions Leah recounted her journey from a mechanical engineering student to her career in the consumer goods industry, highlighting the challenges she faced, including discrimination and lack of social connections. She emphasized the importance of problem-solving and critical thinking skills in engineering and ho…

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How Emily transformed her sleep by accepting insomnia and committing to meaningful daily actions (#60) 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Emily’s insomnia struggle began around four months after the birth of her baby. Even though her daughter was sleeping well, Emily was finding it really difficult to fall asleep. She started to get nervous and anxious as her level of exhaustion intensified. When the medication prescribed by her doctor didn’…

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Meet Kimberly Lane Clark: Pagers, Technology, Computer Science and Leadership 44:02

3M ago44:02

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Empowering Women of Color in STEM Natoshia and Kim discussed their professional connections and shared their enthusiasm for empowering women of color in STEM. Natoshia admired Kim's success and highlighted her dedication to creating a platform for underrepresented voices in the field. Kim, a blended learning specialist, shared her experience workin…

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How Kirstin rediscovered her natural ability to sleep after feeling completely dependent on sleeping pills (#59) 1:10:01

4M ago1:10:01

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Kirstin began using medication every now and then to help her sleep on Sunday nights. When she faced a big personal challenge that made sleep more difficult, she started to use it more often. The plan was to take a small dose to get her through that difficult period and then stop the medication because she…

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Meet Xena Stryker: Beauty, Brains, and Architecture 45:24

5M ago45:24

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Episode Summary Celebrating Women in STEM: A Golden Shoe Proposal Natoshia Anderson and Xena, the founder, had a conversation on Natoshia's show, "Stimming and Stilettos," discussing the importance of recognizing and celebrating the beauty and intelligence of women in male-dominated industries such as STEM. They proposed the idea of a symbol, like …

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How Summer let go of trying to control her sleep, her thoughts, and her feelings — and regained control over her life (#58) 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Summer experienced consecutive nights of insomnia, sleep started to consume her life. She started taking time off work and she began endlessly researching sleep. Summer felt that if she could get rid of anxiety and stress things would improve — but this led to even more of a struggle as Summer went to…

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Meet Jasmine Saurez: For the Love of Technology and Mentorship 42:50

5M ago42:50

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Episode Summary Jasmine Suarez shared her journey in STEM, beginning with her studies in business at the University of Cincinnati, where she took technical courses in coding and HTML. She later transitioned from a job in the Federal Government to a role as a cybersecurity workforce ecosystems advisor for a woman-owned company. Jasmine Suarez emphas…

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Meet Chela' Wallace: It All Started with Hair... 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

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Episode Summary I cannot wait for you to meet Chela" Wallace. She is a brilliant chemist turned STEM educator and mentor. Her STEM story starts with wanting to understand what was happening to her Grandmother who was diagnosed with cancer and ultimately died from it when she was very young. This experience fueled her interest in finding a cure and …

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How Nina overcame insomnia by embracing wakefulness and dropping the struggle (#57) 1:03:48

6M ago1:03:48

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Nina typically dealt with occasional periods of sleep disruption by taking some form of over-the-counter medication. When she fell pregnant this was no longer an option. Work stress seemed to make sleep more difficult and so Nina stopped taking on work. Her sleep would improve but every time she started wo…

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Meet Orietta Verdugo: Part 2 Choosing Your Career Part 2 46:16

7M ago46:16

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Support the show You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9ABy Dr. Natoshia Anderson

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How Kreuza dealt with insomnia and somniphobia by practicing more acceptance and less resistance (#56) 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) In this episode, Kreuza shares her journey through the challenging landscape of insomnia and somniphobia — a fear of sleep. Initially, she found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) techniques helpful. However, when sleep problems returned as somniphobia, the same techniques faltered. Feeling …

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Meet Orietta Verdugo: Shattering the STEM Ceiling! 51:05

8M ago51:05

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Episode Summary Orietta's STEM Story starts with a story about her not getting into preschool because couldn't count. But it also is a great illustration of her perseverance and her dad's love that he taught her to count. Her love of math began then and carried her through to Spain and around the world. I love that she never stopped. She is a true …

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How Rachel got out of the insomnia struggle by being more flexible, more accepting, and more present (#55) 53:58

8M ago53:58

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Rachel’s struggle with insomnia started in grad school. She tried everything from sleep aids to strict bedtime rules and routines to improve her sleep, but nothing worked. The harder she tried to fix her sleep and get rid of sleep-related anxiety, the more difficult things became. The turning point came when Rachel changed her approach. She stopped…

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Meet Shehara Wooten, CFP: You Can Have Financial Freedom! 51:18

9M ago51:18

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Welcome to 2024! Shehara's Career Transition to Financial Planning Shehara shared their educational and career journey, highlighting their struggles with reading and math that led them to a special school. Shehara's interest in problem-solving and STEM subjects led her to consider a career in accounting, but she ended up pursuing engineering. After…

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How Jessica broke free from insomnia by letting go and accepting it without judgement (#54) 1:02:16

10M ago1:02:16

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Jessica’s journey with insomnia began on a family vacation when she suddenly found it really hard to sleep. When she got home, her sleep recovered — until it was time to travel again. This pattern repeated itself, with sleep getting more difficult each time she traveled until insomnia stuck around even aft…

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Meet Angel Johnson: 38:51

11M ago38:51

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Support the show You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9ABy Dr. Natoshia Anderson

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Meet Paris Berrian: Being Fearless and Following Your Dreams 36:04

11M ago36:04

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Support the show You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9ABy Dr. Natoshia Anderson

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How Eric got his life back from insomnia by focusing on what he could control (#53) 1:06:19

11M ago1:06:19

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Eric's battle with insomnia started after a middle-of-the-night panic attack turned sleep into a nightly struggle. In a desperate search for solutions, he made changes that didn't improve his sleep and only ended up pulling him further away from the life he wanted to live. Eric started to isolate himself and considered difficult nights to be a pers…

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Meet Josselyne Herman-Saccio: Being Unmessablewith Part 2 43:04

12M ago43:04

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We had to have a Part 2 Support the show You can find out more information about Dr. Toshia here: https://www.drtoshia.co STEMming in Stilettos Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/xAc25J7UH9ABy Dr. Natoshia Anderson

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Meet Josselyne Herman-Saccio: Being Unmessablewith 57:26

12M ago57:26

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Episode Summary This is probably the episode I'd tell you myself that you need to listen to over and over again. Josselyne brings us into her world of being unmessablewith and how she got there. It's the world we all want to live in. We get to create it and live in it yall. Its there for us if we take the steps to do the work to get there. This one…

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How Gerry used mindfulness and self-kindness to move away from an endless struggle with insomnia (#52) 59:30

1y ago59:30

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Gerry's decades-long struggle with insomnia felt like a never-ending battle. The more he tried to force sleep, the worse his insomnia became.His turning point came when he shifted his approach, embracing mindfulness and self-kindness instead of engaging in an ongoing battle. By focusing on the present moment and practicing self-compassion, Gerry fo…

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Meet Liz Chaluisant: The Work of DEI is STILL Important; Upskilling and Being Yourself 38:43

1y ago38:43

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Episode Summary 1) Liz did not picture herself being a part of the Navy, but when a great opportunity came along, she didn't hesitate to take it. 2) She was told that she wouldn't make it in the Navy because she's a woman and speaks with an accent. 3) She proved that person WRONG! She's made a career in the Navy. 4) She really believes in the good …

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Meet Meredith Broussard: Computer Science, Chat GPT, and AI 37:53

1y ago37:53

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Episode Summary Meredith Broussard is a computer scientist AND journalist. She has found a way to combine the two by using data to inform her writing (data journalist). She is on a mission to demystify technology and AI in particular. AI (artificial intelligence) isn't extraordinary, she says, "it's just math." She believes that Chat GPT is fun and…

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How Anne-Claire moved away from the insomnia struggle by practicing new habits and being more willing to experience insomnia (#51) 1:07:00

1y ago1:07:00

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Anne-Claire experienced sleep issues when she overextended herself running her business. After reducing her workload her sleep didn't get any better. Supplements and medication didn't seem to help. This led her to explore a new approach.Anne-Claire implemented new habits that would help create better conditions for sleep and help starve insomnia of…

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Meet Andrea Miller: Schools, STEM, Partnerships and How to Do it RIGHT!!! 56:29

1y ago56:29

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Meet Andrea Miller, Teacher, Instructional Coach, and STEMinist who is really trying to make a difference in the lives of students. She really trying to get STEM into the hands of students. STEM and schools shouldn't be hard and right now, it is. She is trying to break down barriers. I love the work that she is doing. If you want to learn more abou…

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Meet Winnie Karanja: The Math Ain't Mathing, Representative Collective 53:31

1y ago53:31

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Episode Summary Winnie had an interest in STEM really early but didn't really know it was STEM. She loved math and working on building websites. She was self-taught for a long time. She progressed through school asking teachers for opportunities to learn more. She really wants to make the entry point to STEM seamless for minority women. Winnie Kara…

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10 Anniversary Celebration Episode!!!!! 1:01:22

1y ago1:01:22

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It's been 10 years of STEMming in Stilettos yall! I cannot believe it. Here's a look back with me and Maria Johnson who was my co-host at the very beginning. We review the origin story of STEMming in Stilettos and many other things along the journey of where the podcast is today and how we got here. I hope you enjoy it. We will be celebrating all o…

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How Jessy separated herself from her thoughts, moved away from medication, and transformed her relationship with sleep (#50) 1:07:37

1y ago1:07:37

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Jessy experienced sleep disruption due to the stress of COVID and the breakup of her community. Initially, she found it difficult to fall asleep. Then she started waking during the night and found it hard to get back to sleep.As her sleep got progressively worse, Jessy started to feel scared and worried that she was losing control of her life. She …

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How Maria faced the fear of insomnia by allowing it to exist and discovered that all its power came from how she responded to it (#49) 1:03:00

1+ y ago1:03:00

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After experiencing anxiety and panic attacks and not sleeping for 72 hours, Maria thought she had lost the ability to sleep. Medication wasn't working. She withdrew from life. She couldn't focus on anything other than sleep.Feeling completely stuck, Maria changed her approach. Instead of trying to fight or avoid insomnia, she allowed it to show up …

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How Leah freed herself from the insomnia struggle by abandoning her efforts to control sleep (#48) 1:05:37

1+ y ago1:05:37

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Leah experienced insomnia from her teenage years. As an adult it would often come and go, until it came and didn't go! This made it difficult for Leah to live the life she wanted to live. To do the things that mattered to her. Sleeping pills didn't help, and she felt stuck. So, Leah decided to change her approach. She realized that canceling plans …

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Meet Tai Goodwin: Tech, Marketing; That Marketing Team 42:24

1+ y ago42:24

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Episode Summary Technology is in everything and is everywhere. In this episode, with our guest Tai Goodwin of That Marketing Team, we learn that there is significant tech behind marketing online. Tai's background gave her insider knowledge of how to use tech to enhance marketing efforts. She leveraged her self-taught skills and talents to entrepren…

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Meet Lauren Harter: Advocating for Yourself, Math, and VEX Robotics 53:56

1+ y ago53:56

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Episode Summary Lauren is the real deal when it comes to mathematics and integrating STEM. Her work with VEX Robotics ensures that the curriculum is designed to promote healthy STEM which means that it is integrated. She is and has always been a strong advocate for herself and for others. I love the work that she is doing with her doctoral studies …

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How Amanda reclaimed her life from insomnia and abandoned all the rules and rituals that were making things more difficult (#47) 1:12:43

1+ y ago1:12:43

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Amanda's insomnia was triggered by a number of stressors — having a baby, relocating, getting a new job, and dealing with a toxic parent. She tried several sleep aids and implemented a number of sleep rules and rituals but found no real relief until she explored a different approach.She started to acknowledge and accept her thoughts and feelings in…

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Meet Ursula Spencer: One Super Dope Nerd 57:31

1+ y ago57:31

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Episode Summary Ursula Spencer is a super dope nerd. She is a Black woman in STEM who has overcome all the -isms to lead her own company that serves kids all over the world. Early on in her career, she took ownership and wrote her own path. She is an entrepreneur and tech guru that is investing in our future through Dope Nerds and AR/VR. This episo…

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Meet Angie Ogando: Being a Black Latina in STEM, Helping Others 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

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Episode Summary 1. Her experiences are sooooooooooooo familiar to me as a Black woman in STEM. 2. She has been able to use her experience to assist and help others in leadership and beyond. 3. She is proud to be from New Jersey and to have been educated in New Jersey. Angie Ogando Bio Angie Ogando received the following degrees from NJIT – a B.S. d…

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Meet Atiyah Harmon: The Beauty of Math, Instilling Math Confidence in Black Girls is the Work. 49:06

1+ y ago49:06

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Episode Summary Atiyah has always loved math. It's in her DNA. She would go to the store and count out her change at the checkout line. Her math abilities led her to private school. She learned to navigate two different worlds, private school, and the real world. She's always wanted to inform the world using math. Black Girls Love Math is a labor o…

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How Eddie got through the ups and downs of insomnia by implementing a plan that stopped it from controlling his life (#46) 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

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For more than a decade, Eddie struggled with sleep. He had good nights and bad nights, and just when he thought his sleep was back on track, it would slip away again. The harder it became to sleep, the more he struggled, and the less he did the things he loved.Eddie's transformation started when he stopped trying to force sleep and began developing…

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Meet Sans Thakur: The Effects of the Pandemic on Women in the Workplace 50:24

1+ y ago50:24

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Episode Summary There is so much to be said about the topic we discussed in the episode. Sans makes some great points as it relates to what happened to women during the pandemic. People are NOT really talking about this issue. It is important. Women were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Many women had to leave jobs they loved to care fo…

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Meet Shane Woods: Girlstart 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

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Episode Summary Shane Woods is a woman in STEM advocate. She believes in equity and diversity in STEM and wants to be STEM be equitable across all stations in life. Her experience as a Black woman in STEM and as a teacher has taught her how to advocate for all in STEM. She is thoughtful and mindful of the experiences that children are having in sch…

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How Jeannette got back on track after an insomnia relapse and how ongoing practice helped her move away from ongoing struggle (#45) 1:04:40

1+ y ago1:04:40

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Jeannette's sleep improved after working with me but one night she couldn't fall back to sleep and her old fears returned. She felt like something was wrong with her as this continued, night after night. This led Jeannette back into her old safety behaviors, even though she knew they weren't helpful. In this episode, Jeannette shares how she moved …

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One Word for 2023 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

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Episode Summary Intentional is my one word to focus on this year. I read Jon Gordon's book, One Word That Will Change Your Life. It is a great read. It talks about focusing on one word instead of making resolutions or goals for the year. Focus on one word for the year. Define that word and focus on what it means you are doing during this year. Book…

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Meet Dr. Muhsinah Morris: Into the Metaverse 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

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Episode Summary 1) Her STEM Story started with her brother's disability and her wanting to understand it and try to find a way to assist in making his life easier. 2) She has been able to bring her STEM education and her imaginative and creative nature to her work. 3) She has taught high school and at the collegiate level. She loves working with st…

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How Eric changed the way he responded to insomnia, stopped battling with his mind, and improved his sleep for the long term (#44) 51:02

1+ y ago51:02

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Eric, like many people with chronic insomnia, discovered that trying to fall asleep only made it harder. Although he had no trouble falling asleep, he woke up frequently at night and struggled to drift off again due to racing thoughts and anxiety. Eric was fixated on sleeping and despite trying everything, he couldn't seem to relax or improve.After…

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Meet Dr. Claire Green-Forde: Helping Us Help Ourselves 55:05

2y ago55:05

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Episode Summary In this episode of STEMming in Stilettos, Dr. Claire and I discuss mental help and its effects on women of color. This conversation touched on the trauma of the Black and Brown communities and how we can fix it by getting the help we need. This is the episode you want to listen in. Dr. Claire Green-Forde Bio Dr. Claire J. Green-Ford…

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Meet The Year 2022: Four Lessons I Learned This Year 34:05

2y ago34:05

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Episode Summary I don't know about you all, but 2022 kicked my butt!!! It did and apparently, I needed it. I am ever so grateful to have gone through this year and to heal, to learn, and to grow. This episode gives you all the four BIG lessons I learned this year. I sincerely pray that this year was good to you and for you. I pray that 2023 brings …

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Meet Dr. Keli Christopher: STEM Greenhouse and Bringing Justice and STEM Together 1:00:10

2y ago1:00:10

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Episode Summary This is absolutely an episode that you don't want to miss. Dr. Christopher is amazing and her work speaks beyond herself. She's looking for funding and opportunities for her programs and for her students to expand their work. Dr. Christopher Bio Founder and Executive Director of STEM Greenhouse, a nonprofit organization that fervent…

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You Can't Run From Yourself 27:36

2y ago27:36

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Episode Summary This one is simply Dr. Toshia talking about some of her struggles and some of the lessons that she's learned along the way. - Take care of yourself. It is not self-indulgent to invest in yourself. It is self-focused and necessary - No judgment of anyone else. Focus on yourself. - No running from problems or situations. It doesn't wo…

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