show episodes
 
According to statistics, it's highly likely that we all have a connection to someone who has suffered from sexual abuse. In the "Not Just a Hashtag" podcast, hosts Nicole and Deb delve into the impact of sexual abuse on a survivor's life. Sexual abuse is a highly personal and devastating form of betrayal, making the process of healing from it one of the most emotionally challenging journeys one can undertake. By tuning in on the last Friday of each month, you can learn how to navigate this j ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Diversify In Path

Michael Williams

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
The diversify in Path podcast explores how investing in diversity can lead to a high return of investment in pathology and lab medicine by learning from the knowledge and experiences of diverse voices within in our field.
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Join Nicole and Deb on the latest episode of "Not Just a Hashtag" as they delve into the complexities of dealing with sexual abuse, self-respect, and the importance of setting clear boundaries based on biblical principles of self-love and behavioral change. In this thought-provoking conversation, they share their personal experiences with anger and…
  continue reading
 
Join us for an important episode where our team addresses the sensitive topic of sexual abuse. We explore the need for survivors to prioritize biblical self-care over the self-care that the world promotes. Our experts offer practical tips on maintaining discipline in your daily routine, grounding your identity in Christ, practicing gratitude, and t…
  continue reading
 
The podcast “Not Just a Hashtag” by Trees of Hope explores the multifaceted issue of sexual abuse, intertwining personal narratives with education on the subject. It features discussions on the prevalence of sexual abuse, recognizing its signs, and methods for prevention. The host shares the story behind the creation of Trees of Hope and details th…
  continue reading
 
On this episode of the Not Just a Hashtag podcast, host Nicole Escobar and guest Deb Marsalisi have a candid conversation about sexual abuse and its effects. They both share their personal experiences as survivors, emphasizing the importance of being vulnerable and the need for Christians to be seen as real people.The discussion covers a history of…
  continue reading
 
As the team, Nicole Escobar and Kristen Torres, continue their candid conversation about the impact of sexual abuse on a person's life, they share how minimization plays a significant role in the healing process. Nicole shares her personal story of minimization and encourages listeners to take an honest and courageous look at their story and allow …
  continue reading
 
In this episode, the Trees of Hope team revisits its mission and the purpose of the podcast. They engage in a candid conversation about the impact of sexual abuse on a person's life. For both new listeners and long-time followers, this episode serves as a refresher on the organization's identity and offers a safe and welcoming space for survivors s…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, the team examines why many survivors struggle with self-talk and limiting beliefs about what they can or can't do, how they will heal, and if they will heal. So this episode gives some tips on prioritizing yourself and encouraging yourself when no one else will. If you struggle with insecurities, doubts, or disbelief that healing i…
  continue reading
 
Ricardo Correa, M.D., Ed. D., F.A.C.E., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.M.Q. is an Associate Professor of Medicine, the Program Director for Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellowship and the director for diversity in Graduate Medical Education at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Staff Clinician and Researcher at Phoenix V.A.M.C. and health eq…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Riddle is a Senior Pathologist for Ruffolo, Hooper, and Associates, providing services at Tampa General Hospital / USF Health, where she is also the Pathology Residency Site Director. There she does General Anatomic Pathology with a focus in Bone & Soft Tissue, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Neuropathology, and Dermatopathology. She is also Associ…
  continue reading
 
In this second episode of a two-part series, the team discusses the state of our children and youth. Like never before in our lifetime, the topics of childhood sexual abuse, grooming, and the sexualization of our children have been headlining the news and social media posts over the past year. Much of the discussion concerns children being exposed …
  continue reading
 
Olivia O. Cardenas-Trowers, M.D., is a fellowship trained Urogynecologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida who specializes in treating female pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Cardenas-Trowers is a Senior Associate Consultant in the Department of Medical and Surgical Gynecology and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the May…
  continue reading
 
Dan Tyrrell earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at the University of Michigan and received his Ph.D. in Integrated Physiology and Pharmacology from Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, before completing postdoctoral training as a research fellow in the University of Michigan’s Department of Cardiology. Dan was re…
  continue reading
 
In this first episode of a two-part series, the team discusses the state of our children and youth. Like never before in our lifetime, the topics of childhood sexual abuse, grooming, and the sexualization of our children have been headlining the news and social media posts over the past year. Much of the discussion concerns children being exposed t…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Joseph Graves, Jr. received his Ph.D. in Environmental, Evolutionary and Systematic Biology from Wayne State University in 1988. In 1994 he was elected a Fellow of the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS.) In 2012, he was chosen as one of the “Sensational Sixty” commemorating 60 years of the NSF Graduate Res…
  continue reading
 
Rondell P. Graham MBBS, is an anatomic and molecular pathologist with specialty interest in GI/Liver pathology and molecular oncology. His clinical focus includes: Diagnosis of gastrointestinal and liver biopsies Interpretation of molecular tests for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of various disorders Development of innovative clinical test Dr.…
  continue reading
 
I was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. I attended University of Illinois for undergraduate, then Northwestern University for MD/PhD training (MSTP). I matched for AP/CP at Northwestern University Department of Pathology, where I additionally served as Chief Resident during my PGY3 year. I continued at Northwestern for GI and Liver Fellowship training…
  continue reading
 
Taylor Harris is a Pathologists’ Assistant and proudly, has the honor of being the first African American/Black person to earn a Masters of Anatomic Pathology from Tulane School of Medicine. Taylor claims both West Tennessee and Central Illinois as home. Taylor obtained a BA in Biopsychology from McKendree University. Her journey in medicine/health…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, the team talks about how we can choose joy in every circumstance, even when life isn't going the way we want or we are suffering. Of course, happiness is not the same as joy. We may not be able to choose happiness all the time. But we can always choose joy. We can overcome our fear, doubts, worry, and anxiety when we lean into God'…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Jan Gorniak was born and raised in Bronx, NY. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. Dr. Gorniak is certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and forensic pathology. She served as a Deputy Coroner/Forensic Pathologist for Franklin County, Ohio from July 2005 to January 2008. She is a member of t…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Kristinza Giese is a native of the Washington, DC area and is a graduate of Howard University. In 2006, she graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her post graduate medical training includes General Surgery Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at University of Washington Medic…
  continue reading
 
Ron Balassanian is a Professor of Pathology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) with an appointment in UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. His clinical and research work focuses on fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and general breast pathology, as well as patient communication and global health. Ron has led work…
  continue reading
 
Juniper Fedor (he/him) is a pathologists’ assistant at the Dekalb County Medical Examiner’s Office in Atlanta, Georgia, and a recent graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Identifying as a gender diverse individual and part of the LGBTQIA+ community, Juniper has advocated for marginalized voices through his work with Wayne State U…
  continue reading
 
A native of the sunny coasts of Puerto Rico, Roberto grew up in one of the best surfing spots in the island, Isabela. He earned his Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences from The University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla. Not long after, he completed his post-baccalaureate at The Ohio State University in Maize molecular genetics. His fascination with viruses…
  continue reading
 
Devon Jackson was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up as an only child but has a large extended family. He attended King/Drew medical magnet high school where he got his first opportunity to shadow in a hospital. This experience and words of encouragement from his former pastor who had Parkinson's disease motivated him to pursue medicine…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, the team talks about the lie of shame which says, “I am what I am. I can’t change. I’m hopeless.”When we believe this lie, it makes us feel like we have no worth or value. When we feel hopeless, we might make choices that reinforce those feelings. We might turn to substance abuse or other reckless decisions to numb the pain. Or, we…
  continue reading
 
Kamran Mirza is an Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Education, and Applied Health Sciences at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health in Maywood, Illinois. He serves as the Assistant Dean for Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Stritch School of Me…
  continue reading
 
Joseph S. Thomas, MD is an attending hospitalist physician in Buffalo, NY. He went to undergrad at University at Buffalo, and then stayed at what is now the Jacobs School of Biomedical Sciences for medical school. He then completed training at the University at Buffalo Internal Medicine Residency, finished off with a Chief Residency in Quality Impr…
  continue reading
 
Stephanie is the Executive Director of Pathology and Laboratory services, at a large health system in South Texas, and the podcast co-host of the weekly show “eLABorate Topics”. The “eLABorate Topics” podcast features talks related to the laboratory and leadership focused on helping listeners succeed in their professional lives. Outside of this wor…
  continue reading
 
In this third episode of our four-part series, the team covers lie number three from the book Search For Significance. This lie tells us that because I have failed, I am unworthy and deserve to be punished. This lie results in self-loathing or blaming others for our failures. Consider a time when you have failed. Did you look inward, or did you bla…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Marques received her M.D. from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil and trained in Internal Medicine at the same institution. She and her husband moved to the United States in 1986. She spent 2 years at NIH and 5 years at Harvard Medical School as a research fellow before coming to UAB to train in Pathology. She has been a facu…
  continue reading
 
Carlo Ledesma is a Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science resident at the Oklahoma City VA Health System. He is a certified medical laboratory scientist, a specialist in hematology, a qualification in laboratory safety, and a diplomate in laboratory management. He also serves as the program director for the Medical Lab Technology at Rose State Colle…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Pouya Jamshidi was born and raised in Tehran, Iran, where he studied Russian literature and classical music. He played the Trumpet and French Horn in the Tehran Philharmonic Orchestra, advancing to becoming the youngest Assistant Conductor of the Orchestra at the age of 19. Upon immigration to the US, Dr. Jamshidi majored in Cognitive Science a…
  continue reading
 
Jesse Goitia was born and raised in Sacramento, California. After graduating from high school, he began working in a mental health facility, an experience that inspired him to study psychology at the local community college and to ultimately transfer to the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his degree in psychology. While studying…
  continue reading
 
In this second episode of our three-part series, the team covers lie number two from the book Search For Significance. This lie tells us that I must have the approval of certain people to feel good about myself. This is the lie of the approval addict, which results in fear of rejection. Many survivors find themselves in the trap of - I must be appr…
  continue reading
 
Dr. M. Cristina Magallanes Hoyos is originally from Veracruz, Mexico. She obtained her medical degree at UPAEP in Puebla, Mexico. She is currently a fourth-year AP/CP resident, and chief resident at Oregon Health & Science University. As a proud Latina, she seeks to learn more about different cultures, while empowering minority members to share, ow…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Lance Truong is a second-year AP/CP resident at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine's Pathology Residency program where he is also the associate chief resident. A native of Fresno, California, Dr. Truong grew up as a first-generation American in a Vietnamese-Nicaraguan household, …
  continue reading
 
Dr. Alae Kawam is currently a Surgical Pathology fellow in New York. She completed Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency in New York. Originally from NJ, she graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018. Prior to that she was a Chemistry major at Drew University and graduated with honors in 2014 and wa…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Nicole Alyse Croom (she/hers) is a mixed chick and middle child from Stockton, CA. She received her MD from the University of California, San Francisco; taking a “year off” to get a MPH from the University of California, Berkeley. She stuck around San Francisco to complete Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at UCSF before moving to the P…
  continue reading
 
Hi everyone! This is Dr. Michael Williams and welcome to season 3 of the diversify in path podcast. For my new listeners, this podcast explores how investing in diversity can lead to a high return in investment in pathology and laboratory medicine by learning from the knowledge and experiences of diverse voices within our field. So how are you all …
  continue reading
 
In this first episode of our three-part series, the team covers lie number one from the book Search For Significance. This lie tells us that I must meet specific standards to feel good about myself. This is the lie of perfectionism or the lie that I must perform to be considered worthy. Many survivors find themselves in the trap of - I must perform…
  continue reading
 
This month we are starting a four-part series based on the book Search for Significance, which Robert McGhee wrote. Self-worth is vital, but it's where we find our worth that is the most important. The world will try to tell us where our identity comes from. Most people find self-worth in the outward thing or what they have achieved. But what happe…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, mental health counselor, Kristan Torres, explains the importance of understanding your story - where you've come from, what you've been through, and what you're going through now. We need to understand and wrestle through our stories to find true freedom. We can know our story factually, such as seeing that we've been through sexua…
  continue reading
 
Hi friends, This is Dr. Michael Williams and welcome to the season 2 finale of the diversify in path podcast. This podcast explores how investing in diversity can lead to a high return in investment in pathology and laboratory medicine by learning from the knowledge and experiences of diverse voices within our field. I wanted to start off by thanki…
  continue reading
 
Joye M. Carter, MD is a native of Wellsville, Ohio. She holds the distinction of being the first African American to be appointed a Chief Medical Examiner in the history of the USA. She was the first successful Forensic Pathology fellow in the USA and the first graduate of Howard University to become a board-certified forensic pathologist. Dr. Cart…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Obenson graduated with a medical degree from the University of Lagos, in Nigeria in 1987. After practicing family medicine in his native Cameroon for a couple years, he migrated to the US for postgraduate training in anatomic and clinical pathology in 1992 at the DC General Hospital/Howard University Hospitals, then the Louisiana State Universi…
  continue reading
 
In episodes 41 - 43, we talked about the lies that survivors believe about themselves and the abuse they experienced that prevents them from healing. In this episode, we get the perspective of our male facilitator, Justin Young, as he shares from the second recording from our men's study called Renew on how these lies have affected his life and jou…
  continue reading
 
This month we are wrapping up our three-part series on intimacy. In this last episode, the team looks at three critical barriers to intimacy - compulsive behaviors, need suppression, and unforgiveness. We often use these barriers to readjust or suppress our intimacy needs. Some people run out of ways to fulfill their needs, so they try to make them…
  continue reading
 
Keenen Smith was raised in Nashville, TN and attended college at Middle Tennessee State University where he majored in Psychology with minors in both General Science and Criminology. After graduating, he began working as a Data Analyst for Hospital Corporation of America, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. In pursuit of his…
  continue reading
 
Greta Evaristo, MD, is an Anatomical Pathology resident at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She is particularly interested in GI and hepatopancreaticobiliary pathology and is planning to pursue her fellowship training at the University of Chicago. Her other interests include medical education and digital pathology. She has been an active member…
  continue reading
 
Dr. Jorge E. Novo was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and moved to the United States when he was 16 years old. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School (now known as McGovern Medical School at UT Health). He completed his residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at Rush University Medical Center, fo…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide