Best Sandra Gonzalez Podcasts (2024)

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Fostering a Better Future (with Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez and Lisa Guillette) 48:41

24d ago48:41

48:41

When young adults leave the foster care system they’re left trying to find housing or employment on their own. Oftentimes, the thing they yearn for the most is family. In this special episode, Gloria chats with the president of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Center for Systems Innovation, Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez, and CEO at Foster Forward, Lisa Guil…

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Stonewall Inn Visitor Center 44:41

24m ago44:41

44:41

June is Pride month and in this episode Gloria talks to Efrain Guerrero, the executive director of The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. They are joined by Marcus Ceniceros, VP of Regional Impact for the LEE. With the support of LEE, The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center became the first LGBTQ+ visitor center within the National …

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The Future of Work 45:04

7d ago45:04

45:04

In this episode of Good Things, Gloria talks to Adrian Haro, the CEO of The Workers Lab, about the future of work. In the future they discuss, ensuring that contract workers can earn a living wage in safe conditions is of the utmost importance. Adrian and Workers Lab is working to radically redesign what working life this country offers to all thos…

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Who Is a Criminal? with Toni-Michelle Williams 42:09

9d ago42:09

42:09

This bonus episode is brought to you with support from The Marguerite Casey Foundation. V sits down with Atlanta-based artist, celebrated community organizer, and Solutions Not Punishment Collaborative Executive Director Toni-Michelle Williams. When she isn't protesting injustices or going toe-to-toe with police and city council, Toni-Michelle is f…

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Listen Now: Are You Authentic Enough? With Mitra Jalali and Cheniqua Johnson 48:23

17d ago48:23

48:23

When women of color run for political office, they are scrutinized for every flaw. They’re expected to be everything for everyone – they must be authentic, but they can’t alienate broad audiences. They must be youthful, but also mature. The list goes on. In this episode, Maya speaks to two St. Paul City Council members who are ready to change these…

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The Future of Foster Care 46:58

1M ago46:58

46:58

In the third and final episode of our miniseries on foster care, we hear from David Ambroz, a national poverty and child welfare advocate and author of the memoir 'A Place Called Home'. David shares his first hand account of growing up in the American foster care system, his experience becoming a foster parent, and how he learned to practice forgiv…

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The Case For Fostering Older Children 46:18

1M ago46:18

46:18

In this second episode of our miniseries on foster care, we hear from Jeanie Gaskill, a parent who connected with her kids through The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Jeanie gets real with Lemonada host Gloria Riviera about what it’s like to navigate trauma and support an open adoption in her family. Plus, Gloria learns what people should cons…

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The State of American Foster Care 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

This episode is the first episode in our three-part series where we’ll be talking to some leading change makers in the foster care and adoption space, who are working to better conditions for children in the system. In this episode, Lemonada host Gloria Riviera chats with the president and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption, Rita Sorone…

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Public Funding For Public Good 44:01

2M ago44:01

44:01

There’s a lot of power in philanthropic work – it’s a way to dole out money to communities directly affected by issues, but it’s also an opportunity to reclaim our imagination. As we learn today, when public dollars are in the right hands, we're able to invest in our local communities, leverage change, and create a vibrant multiracial democracy. In…

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Bringing you 'Good Things' 1:59

2M ago1:59

1:59

Good Things, from Lemonada Media is a show about all the capeless superheroes out there working day in and day out to make things better for the rest of us. Each episode will focus on one of our country’s most complex and confounding issues in an effort to affect systemic change. We’re not just talking about the problems. We’re focusing on solution…

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Ep. 16: Special Guest Christopher Hayman 30:49

1y ago30:49

30:49

Join Theresa Roemer for another exciting episode of Conversations In The Closet! Theresa has a new friend for our Special Guest Today, Christopher Hayman. Christopher Hayman, is a Clothing Brand Ambassador, a Model, a Engineer, and a former Marine. After serving 8 Tours, Chris Went back to school and found his passion for Engineer. It wasn't long t…

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Ep. 15: Special Guest Jennifer Messina 35:57

1y ago35:57

35:57

Join Theresa Roemer for another exciting episode of Conversations In The Closet! Theresa has a phenomenal friend and Singer/Author for our Special Guest, Jennifer Messina. Jennifer Messina, is Author of "Aggressive? Honey, It's Assertive: The Forward and Honest Approach to Self-Confidence" and a Recording Artist, as well as a mental health activist…

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How Do I Cultivate Hope Over Despair? With Rami Nashashibi 40:41

1y ago40:41

40:41

In the late 90s, sociologist and organizer Rami Nashashibi encountered Chicago communities facing poverty, gun violence and substandard housing. Rather than succumb to pessimism or despair, he founded the Inner-City Muslim Action Network to organize people to fight for community investment and dignified lives. Guest host Stephanie Wittels Wachs spe…

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Revisiting How Does It Feel to Be Vulnerable in Front of the World? With Lena Dunham 53:01

1y ago53:01

53:01

Putting yourself out there — the good, the bad, the ugly — in the social media age can be a high-risk, high-reward endeavor, to put it mildly. Few people know that quite as well as writer, director, producer, and actor Lena Dunham. Lena shot to superstardom at only 24 years old when her hit HBO show “Girls” debuted in 2012 and has been living her l…

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Revisiting How Do I Manage My Anxiety? With Kelsey Darragh 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

45:07

There’s no way to have gotten through the last few years without some anxiety. But comedian and mental health advocate Kelsey Darragh has been experiencing anxiety-induced panic attacks for as long as she can remember. In the years since, she’s tried it all – therapy, medication, treating the physical symptoms caused by her anxiety – she shares her…

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Revisiting How Can I Be Happier in My Relationship? With Elizabeth Earnshaw 41:28

1+ y ago41:28

41:28

Despite what we’ve learned in fairy tales during our childhood, there’s no such thing as the perfect relationship. Marriage therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw has seen and heard it all and offers up practical advice on understanding the issues in your relationship, how to work through them, and when to consider calling it quits. This episode’s practice i…

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Revisiting How to Forgive an A**hole with Nadia Bolz-Weber 33:38

1+ y ago33:38

33:38

Being a religious leader doesn’t mean you're an expert at practicing forgiveness. Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz-Weber says being in quarantine gave her the ego check she needed to get real about forgiveness and compassion — for herself and others. This episode’s practice is about apologies and circling back to the relationships in your life that cou…

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Ep. 14: Special Guest Lushious Massacr 54:47

1+ y ago54:47

54:47

Join Theresa Roemer for another exciting episode of Conversations In The Closet! Theresa has a true treat for us with today's Special Guest, Lushious Massacr. Lushious is a world wide famous EMMY Award Winning Artist, A fabulous Drag Queen and so much more. Be sure to Like and Subscribe for more Luxe Content!…

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Revisiting How Can I Use My Voice For Social Change? With Brandon Kyle Goodman 38:52

1+ y ago38:52

38:52

The murder of George Floyd was shocking and changed all of us — regardless of our racial identities. For nonbinary activist, actor and writer Brandon Kyle Goodman, it was a moment for them to find their voice. In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Brandon posted a video on Instagram addressed to their white friends who were reaching out, asking the…

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Revisiting How Can I Accept My Body and My Fears? With BJ Miller 33:59

1+ y ago33:59

33:59

Thirty years ago, Dr. BJ Miller had an accident that changed his life forever. He was out late one night messing around with his college buddies, jumped up on a train car, and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts of electricity. BJ went on to lose both legs and most of one arm. He spent a year in physical recovery and longer in emotional and psycholo…

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Introducing Pop Culture Happy Hour 19:17

1+ y ago19:17

19:17

We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks to Brittany Luse and Odie Henderson about the three-decade run of the Maury Povich show and the end of an era as he retires. Listen to Pop Culture Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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Revisiting How Do I Re-Parent Myself? With Tara Schuster 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Waking up to the realization that you drunk-dialed someone the night before can be pretty embarrassing. But for Tara Schuster, it was life changing. The night of her 25th birthday, Tara drunk-dialed her therapist pleading for help. The next morning, she decided to find that help she begged for. Tara tells Claire how she realized she needed to re-pa…

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Revisiting How Do I Talk to My Kids About Their Mental Health? With Lily Cornell Silver 35:31

1+ y ago35:31

35:31

Lily Cornell Silver knows that being in your 20s is hard. Being in your 20s and navigating COVID-19, college, grief, and your mental health can feel completely overwhelming. Lily, a 21-year-old mental health advocate, and Claire talk about how open, honest conversations with Lily’s mom, Susan Silver, are a key part of her mental health regimen, inc…

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Revisiting How Do I Stop Beating Myself Up? With Alauna Curry 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

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Dr. Alauna Curry is like every other therapist out there – a regular person with struggles and pain just like the rest of us. And in 2017, when her marriage, finances, and health all came crashing down, she was reminded that everyone has trauma – but not all of us know how it affects us or the empathy with which we view the world. This episode's pr…

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Revisiting How Can I Have a Great Sex Life? with Dr. Alex Katehakis 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

40:19

Sex therapist Dr. Alex Katehakis started studying sex in her 30s, after years of struggling to build and maintain romantic relationships. Her early work in the field of sex addiction helped her to work through her own sexual issues and to understand healthy sexuality in new ways, including busting the myth that “penetrative sex is the end-all, be-a…

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Revisiting When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Jen Curran 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

42:20

Comedian Jen Curran thought she was having a normal pregnancy, but then the complications started. Her doctors told her to lose weight, but they were wrong. Weeks after giving birth, she received a diagnosis that turned her dream of motherhood upside down. This week’s practice is about letting go of disappointments and getting mad (and then moving …

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Revisiting Giving Yourself Permission to Feel with Marc Brackett 44:13

1+ y ago44:13

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Marc Brackett isn’t the first person to feel like an emotional wreck after a disagreement with their partner, family, or friends - and neither are you. Emotional intelligence starts with becoming aware of your own feelings then understanding your reactions to them. This episode’s practice is about self-compassion and how to go easy on yourself when…

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Revisiting How Do I Find Love (Again)? With Ricki Lake 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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Ricki Lake opens up about shaving her head, losing a beloved husband to suicide, meeting the new love of her life and learning to love herself in her 50s. This episode’s weekly practice is all about love, from romance to friendship. How can you open the door to deeper connection in your own life? Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group! ht…

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Revisiting Do I Deserve Self-Compassion? With Dr. Kristin Neff 32:13

1+ y ago32:13

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Loving ourselves is not easy. Author Dr. Kristin Neff says in order to actually love yourself you must be willing to turn toward pain, forgive others, and talk to yourself like you would your dearest friend. And most importantly, you must ask yourself: What’s standing in the way of loving myself even more? This episode's practice is about giving yo…

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Advice from Claire: How to Forgive People 10:19

1+ y ago10:19

10:19

Are you holding onto a grudge and want to get to a place where you can forgive that person? Claire gives you some tips on how to get to a place where you are ready to forgive. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who finds herself making poor life choices after her father’s death. Check out these resources mentioned in this episode: The Boo…

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Advice from Claire: How to Let Go of Toxic Relationships 8:23

1+ y ago8:23

8:23

Are you looking to get out of a toxic relationship? Claire gives you some tips on removing yourself from unhealthy relationships of all kinds. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who wants his sons to smoke weed less often. Check out these resources mentioned in this episode: Marijuana Anonymous Do you have something you want Claire’s help…

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Revisiting How to Survive One of the Hardest Years of Your Life with Cheryl Strayed 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

48:55

Cheryl Strayed gets real about being a broke bestselling author, comparing herself to other moms, practicing self-compassion - and then struggling all over again when the pandemic threw her off her game. Claire offers a weekly practice for how to have more authentic interactions with the people in your life. Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebo…

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Advice from Claire: How to Handle Health Anxiety 10:16

1+ y ago10:16

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Do you worry that every headache you get is being caused by a brain tumor you’re sure you have? Claire gives you some tips on how to grapple with health anxiety. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who finds herself exhausted and struggling eight years into her husband’s young-onset dementia. Check out this workbook Claire recommends to wo…

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Advice from Claire: How to Be Kinder to Yourself 6:55

1+ y ago6:55

6:55

Do you tend to beat yourself up over every mistake you make? Claire gives you some tips on how to cultivate more self-compassion. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who wants help dealing with hostile relatives. Do you have something you want Claire’s help with? Send her a question to be featured on an upcoming episode by emailing us at n…

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Revisiting How Can I Connect to the People I’ve Lost? With Medium Fleur 53:21

1+ y ago53:21

53:21

Do you believe in psychic mediums, or are you a skeptic? Turns out you don’t just have to be one or the other. Claire was pretty skeptical when she first met her guest, Medium Fleur Leussink. But by keeping an open mind, Fleur introduced her to a whole new way to connect to the people she’s lost. This episode’s practice is all about how to get in t…

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Advice from Claire: How to Stop Checking Your Ex’s Instagram 8:33

1+ y ago8:33

8:33

Are you frequently checking out your ex’s social media accounts? Whether it’s a romantic or platonic ex, Claire gives you some tips on how to stop checking up on people you’ve had a falling out with — and a little insight into why we do it. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who is feeling anxious about returning to “normal” at this stage…

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Advice from Claire: How to Curb Your Doomscrolling Habit 8:27

1+ y ago8:27

8:27

Are you guilty of doomscrolling? Claire gives you some tips on how to cut down on this compulsive habit. Plus, she answers a question from a listener whose husband refuses to get help for his anxiety. Check out these resources mentioned in this episode: Good News Movement on Instagram Do you have something you want Claire’s help with? Send her a qu…

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Revisiting Why Don’t I Feel Comfortable in My Own Body? With Courtney Wyckoff 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

40:42

We’ve all probably heard that we should try and love our bodies, which seems like an impossible standard to reach — especially after motherhood. MommaStrong founder and corrective exercise specialist Courtney Wyckoff thinks a more realistic place to get to is body neutrality. You don’t have to feel good about your body; you should just feel like yo…

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Advice from Claire: How to Cope with Uncertainty 9:30

1+ y ago9:30

9:30

Are you struggling right now with all the uncertainty in the world? Claire gives you some tips on dealing with the stress that uncertainty can cause. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who wants to break out of the pessimistic mindset she’s been in since the death of her mother. Check out these resources mentioned in this episode: A Year …

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Advice from Claire: How to Create a Mental Hygiene Routine 6:38

1+ y ago6:38

6:38

Could your mental health use a boost as we wind down 2022? Claire gives you some tips on how to develop a mental hygiene routine to help you close out this year strong and carry you into the new one feeling better than ever. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who is considering sending a letter to her former therapist describing some beha…

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59. How Can Grief Affect Our Brains? With Bruce Perry 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

38:53

For Dr. Bruce Perry, a renowned brain development and trauma expert, understanding how traumatic life events shape our brain’s stress response and other functions has been critical in helping people lead healthier lives. In this episode, Bruce talks to Claire about science-based advice that can help people build resiliency and discusses lessons fro…

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Ep. 13: Special Guest Youth Soul Love 49:25

1+ y ago49:25

49:25

Join Theresa Roemer for another exciting episode of Conversations In The Closet! Theresa has a true treat for us with today's Special Guest, Youth Soul Love. Youth Soul Love is a Hip Hop Soul artist born and raised in Houston, TX. Gracing the music industry in 2012, Soul began writing and co-producing all of his own music, as well as directing & pr…

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Advice from Claire: What You Should Know About Psychedelic Therapy 10:36

1+ y ago10:36

10:36

Are you curious about psychedelic therapy? Claire lays out the basics about this increasingly popular therapy technique and gives you some tips for learning more about using substances like ketamine, mushrooms, MDMA, and ayahuasca in a therapeutic setting. Her first and most important tip: consult your medical team before considering this kind of t…

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Advice from Claire: How to Support a Grieving Child 9:28

1+ y ago9:28

9:28

Are you looking for guidance as you try and comfort a child who is grieving? Claire gives you some tips on developmentally-appropriate ways to help a grieving child. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who is struggling to forgive herself for her affair. Check out these resources mentioned in this episode: Claire’s grief resources Dr. Kris…

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Revisiting How Can I Lead a More Purposeful Life? With Rabbi Steve Leder 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

Pain. Suffering. Grief. These are all things most people try to avoid. But Rabbi Steve Leder knows his life is more purposeful because it was transformed by the pain he’s experienced in his life. In this beautiful conversation, Claire and Rabbi Leder discuss how he came to that realization, what he does when he gets overwhelmed by the magnitude of …

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Advice from Claire: How to Find a Good Psychic Medium 8:54

1+ y ago8:54

8:54

Have you considered seeing a medium to connect with a loved one who has died? Claire gives you some tips on ways to find a good psychic medium and how to get the most out of your experience with them. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who had ceased contact with her mother but feels guilty now that her mother has died. Check out these re…

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Advice from Claire: How to Cope with Anxiety When You’re Grieving 9:13

1+ y ago9:13

9:13

Are you experiencing anxiety alongside your grief? Claire gives you some tips for managing the anxiety that commonly accompanies grieving. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who finds herself intellectualizing her response to her husband’s recent medical diagnosis. Check out these resources mentioned in this episode: Read Anxiety: The Mis…

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58. How Can Music Help Us Understand Grief? With Samora Pinderhughes 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

In The Healing Project, multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes processes the raw emotions of grieving and explores the sociopolitical issues that fuel his abolitionist vision. Samora joins Claire to discuss what he learned about grieving while making his album Grief and how he and others have found healing through both music and community bui…

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Advice from Claire: How to Cope with Guilt When You’re Grieving 6:50

1+ y ago6:50

6:50

Are you beating yourself up for something you said or did before someone you loved died? Claire gives you some tips on ways to alleviate some of the guilt you may be feeling around someone’s death. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who fears death as a result of experiencing so many losses early in her life. Check out Claire’s recommenda…

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Advice from Claire: How to Support a Grieving Friend 8:36

1+ y ago8:36

8:36

Do you want to be there for a friend who is grieving but feel unsure what to say or do? Claire gives you some tips on ways to comfort and show up for someone experiencing loss. Plus, she answers a question from a listener who wants to reconnect with her partner after spending so much time together during the pandemic. Check out Claire’s recommendat…

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