Best Carolyn Cohen Podcasts (2024)

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Sam Drazin Discusses Building Inclusive Schools with Changing Perspectives 45:42

34m ago45:42

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About the Guest(s): Sam Drazin is the founder and Executive Director of Changing Perspectives, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering inclusive educational practices. A former elementary school teacher, Sam brings firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating inclusive school environments. Hi…

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235. The Hospitality Hunt: Spotting the Signs of a Patient-Centric Practice with Dr. Michael Sonick 34:21

1d ago34:21

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Hospitality isn’t just for restaurants any more! Dr. Michael Sonick joins us to discuss his new book about bringing the healing power of hospitality into dentist and doctor’s practices. What should we look for? How do we figure out if the practice offers it? A collaborative, patient-centric model? This is a new (and welcome!) shift you’ll want to h…

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Designing Reverent Spaces with Jonathan Cohen 1:12:07

5d ago1:12:07

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In today’s episode of Experience by Design, we welcome Jon Cohen, an expert in transformative experience design from G&A, an experience design company. We do a deep dive into the potential risks and implications of emerging technologies, particularly the Apple Vision Pro, and its impact on distraction and deployment in various settings, including m…

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How to Know You Are Implementing UDL with Loui Lord Nelson 51:58

7d ago51:58

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About the Guest(s): Loui Lord Nelson, an internationally recognized expert in Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is the author of the bestselling book, "Design and Deliver." A former special education teacher, Loui is renowned for her work on UDL at various levels, including district, national, and international stages. She has been awarded her p…

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Gen Z Perspectives: Careers, Culture and the Future of Work with Amelia, Chloe, and Emily 44:38

7d ago44:38

44:38

Send us a Text Message. We've got another Gen Z panel for you! In this episode, Tessa and Michael chat with Amelia Haynes, Chloe Carr, and Emily Gianunzio to discuss their career paths, workplace culture experiences, and outlook on the future of work. Our panelists share insights into navigating early careers, priorities around purpose and growth, …

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234. Your Mouth as a Mirror: What Your Teeth and Gum Health Can Mean for Overall Health, with Dr. Michael Sonick 33:03

8d ago33:03

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From the secrets of tooth and gum care to all the ways getting it right can potentially impact our overall health, Dr. Michael Sonick will help us delve into this critical aspect of our wellness puzzle! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page We…

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Hepatitis B and Delta among PWUD Communities 45:06

8d ago45:06

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In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Amy Jessop (Prevention Point) and Beatrice Zovich (Hepatitis B Foundation) to share insights from their recent study examining barriers to screening and education for hepatitis B and delta among PWUD (people who use drugs). Support the Show. Our website: www.hepb.org Support B Heppy! Social Media: Instagr…

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Reframing Special Education Using Strengths-Based IEPs with April Rehrig 51:58

13d ago51:58

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About the Guest(s): April Rehrig is the founder of Rise Educational Advocacy and Consulting, LLC. With over 20 years of experience as an elementary school teacher and school psychologist in Los Angeles, April is a licensed educational psychologist and a board-certified special education advocate. She has attended the prestigious COPAA SEAT 2.0 and …

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233. Busy But Balanced: 2-Minute Mindfulness Minis + A Walking Meditation Revisited 41:21

15d ago41:21

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Tiny sessions with big results might be our "way in" to meditation and mindfulness. Indeed, a small practice of it can be life-changing. Let’s dip our toes in the water together, learning about minis, and then tackling a slightly longer practice in the form of a brief walking meditation session. Don't let the perfect (20 minute mediation on a mat a…

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Matt B Davis and Experiencing Obstacles 1:08:09

17d ago1:08:09

1:08:09

I’ve been involved in the creation and promotion of a number of athletic events, more specifically a cycling discipline called cyclocross. I’ve also participated in my fair share of events, from local road running races to Ironman and the Boston Marathon. I like to think that I have a decent understanding on the design of sporting events from the p…

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FEED DROP: AMI The Pulse 26:13

20d ago26:13

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Think Inclusive is off this week as we prep for the homestretch to season 11. This week, we have a feed drop for you from our friends at AMI. It’s called The Pulse. In this episode: Journalists Amy Silverman and Rebecca Montelion discuss ableism, journalism, and intellectual disability. They explore the importance of plain language in news reportin…

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At Work, Mindset Is Everything with Dr. Carolyn Pritchett, PhD 31:32

21d ago31:32

31:32

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Laura, Michael, and Tessa sit down with workplace science expert Dr. Carolyn Pritchett to discuss her fascinating career journey from studying rats to coaching humans. Carolyn shares key learnings from her research on stress mindsets and how our perceptions impact our physiology. Listeners will walk away wit…

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232. From Headaches to Hot Flashes: Can Acupuncture Can Help You Thrive in Midlife? 32:48

22d ago32:48

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Got pain? Sleep issues? Menopausal symptoms? Ancient wisdom has made its way into many mainstream health and well-being practices. We’ll talk about one such practice – acupuncture – and will learn about what it is, and the range of health issues it’s been used to address. Join me and our expert guide, Michelle Oravitz, to dig into Acupuncture 101! …

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Breaking Barriers: How JDS Creative Academy is Empowering Adults with Developmental Disabilities 44:38

27d ago44:38

44:38

About the Guest(s): Diane Strand is an accomplished entrepreneur, influential leader in the creative industry, and an advocate for inclusion through the arts. With a rich background that includes credentials from iconic shows such as "Friends," "General Hospital," and "Veronica's Closet," Diane's expertise spans across production and acting. Alongs…

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231. This Social Phenomenon is the New Smoking: Does It Apply to You and What to Do if it Does? 27:00

29d ago27:00

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If I told you something that went unaddressed could affect our health as much as smoking would, I bet you’d want to know and then take action. Tune in today to learn what’s now being called “the new smoking” (and no, it’s not sitting this time, though that’s worth addressing, too!) LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Jo…

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Curiosity Creation and Museum Experiences with Sitara Systems 1:04:40

1M ago1:04:40

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The field of education and learning is shifting in a lot of ways. Some of this is related to the new technologies, and the opportunities that are created through them. At the same time, we can see the duplication of traditional approaches through new technologies. Afterall, what does PowerPoint really accomplish if all we do is just put our lecture…

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Understanding Behavior in Education: Shifting Perspectives and Supporting Students with Dr. Emily King 53:22

1M ago53:22

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Emily King is a licensed psychologist with a background in school psychology and a passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals. Her professional history includes working as a school psychologist and providing consultation services for educators and parents. Dr. King focuses on understanding and supporting diverse learn…

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Authentic Leadership with Peter Lynch 35:14

1M ago35:14

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever witnessed the metamorphosis of an aggressive and rigid leader into a collaborative partner who uplifts an entire organization? In this episode, we define authentic leadership with Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies. We explore how embracing imperfections and courageously confronting d…

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230. The Power of Hypnotherapy: Unlocking The Magical World Within All of Us, with Matan Cohen-Citron 28:38

1M ago28:38

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If you’re thinking hypnosis is like that guy who swung a coin on a string back and forth and got people to do embarrassing stuff on stage, you must listen to this episode because there’s much more to hypnosis than that! We’ll learn how we often are in a hypnotic state or trance, and how we can maximize that dynamic to improve our well-being. Join M…

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The Importance of Inclusion in Education: A Principal's Perspective with Will Parker 1:04:14

1M ago1:04:14

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About the Guest(s): Will Parker hosts "Principal Matters: The School Leaders Podcast." With a rich background in education spanning over three decades, Will Parker has established himself as a seasoned educator and an influential voice in school leadership. Having served as a high school administrator for over 13 years and then as an executive dire…

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229. Decluttering for Health + More Life Satisfaction! 36:02

1M ago36:02

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When we’re living in a cluttered environment, how does that impact our health? Well, it DOES tend to affect our health and well-being and we’ll tackle that today, and we’ll also talk about the idea of moderation. I’ll dig up some learning from, perhaps surprisingly, Little House on the Prairie, to guide us in this conversation! Definitely join me! …

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Updated CDC Guidelines on Hepatitis B Screening and Vaccination with Dr. Chari Cohen and Dr. Carolyn Wester. 29:20

1M ago29:20

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In this episode, Bright and Anousha interviewed Dr. Chari Cohen (President of the Hepatitis B Foundation), and Dr. Carolyn Wester (Director of the Division of Viral Hepatitis at the CDC). Dr. Cohen and Dr. Wester shared insights about the importance and impact of the universal hepatitis B screening and vaccination recommendations for adults in the …

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Creating Connected Experiences with Unni Turrettini 57:06

2M ago57:06

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One of the things that we know as social scientists is that people need connection. It is not that we want connection, or would prefer connection, but that we need it to be part of our lives. Some of the foundational figures in sociology were all concerned with the onset of isolation and disconnection that came with industrial society. Durkheim loo…

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How Oregon Prioritizes Early Childhood Inclusion 1:06:04

2M ago1:06:04

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About the Guest(s): Meredith Villines has 20+ years of working in early care and education and is currently at the Oregon Department of Education in the Office of Enhancing Student Opportunities. Meredith’s primary roles have been a classroom teacher in inclusive childcare and preschools, lead teacher in an Early Childhood Special Education classro…

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228. Undernourished/Underveged + Is Bitter Better? + Eat the Rainbow! 27:52

2M ago27:52

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Fight back against the food system that leaves us overfed and undernourished by embracing the powerful rainbow of produce! We’ll cover where to look for vegetables, and which ones pack a special phytonutrient punch that can help us fight back against the never-ending hunger of not getting the nutrients our bodies need! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW**…

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ECTA: Building High-Quality Systems Supporting Inclusive Education for Young Learners with Disabilities 59:21

2M ago59:21

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About the Guest(s): Christina Kasprzak and Dr. Megan Vinh are the Co-Directors of the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA). Christina brings her expertise in leading initiatives to develop equitable and sustainable state systems for children with disabilities and their families. Her personal connection to the cause comes from a family…

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227. Supercharge Your Health: How's YOUR Veggie Daily Habit? 28:57

2M ago28:57

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How’s your daily veggie tally? Vegetables aren’t always the first foods we see when we’re out and about in our busy lives, but today’s guest expert will help us track those veggies down so we can get more of them into our daily diets. Lots of tips and tricks ahead, join us! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here …

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B Heppy x CAB Part 2: Meet Philip and Joe! 29:06

2M ago29:06

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In this episode, we are joined by our Philip Yeboah and Joe Balestrteri, who both serve on the Community Advisory Board (CAB) as patient advocates as well as storytellers for the #justB and #BtheVoice storytelling programs. Philip and Joe share more about their stories as well as their experiences with the CAB. Support the Show. Our website: www.he…

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Humanizing the Real Estate Experience with Liz Rossof 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

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The home buying process is not great. And while it might not ever be great, it should be better than it is. While home may or may not be where the heart is, the home is definitely where the stress starts. The whole venture of buying a home is a pain from start to finish. Anyone who has been through this knows what I’m talking about. The financing, …

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The Autism Society: Promoting Inclusion and Amplifying Autistic Voices 49:52

2M ago49:52

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About the Guest(s): Allie Tasche is an advocate and leader in the field of inclusive education. With over a decade of experience that includes six years as a classroom educator followed by various coaching and administrative leadership roles, Allie has specialized in systems-level practices for educational equity. Her background includes working in…

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226. Fighting Perfectionism, Building Systems to Manage Life, Moving Our Bodies + More Tools From the Toolkit of Diann Wingert, Coach and ADHD Expert 30:03

2M ago30:03

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From fighting the effects of perfectionism to developing ways to fight decision fatigue to managing our focus, approaches to life with ADHD is our topic, and our guide is Diann Wingert, host of The Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast. All of us can find ourselves in today's conversation, where we cover a broad range of topics that might be holding us…

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Maddison Elliott A Story Of Us April 10 2024 20:49

2M ago20:49

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In this interview, Andrew sits down with Maddison Elliott, who is graduating with her MA this semester in anthropology. They discuss The book Buzz (https://nyupress.org/9781479827381/buzz/), Maddison's MA thesis on pollinator protection, hierarchies of insects, roundtable method of teaching introductory anthropology courses, and the Wicked Science …

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Embracing Neurodiversity in STEM Education for All Learners 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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About the Guest(s): Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke is an esteemed figure in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) community, particularly in the realm of game-based learning. With a background enriched by working on the space shuttle program for its first 25 missions, she has been pivotal in linking computational thinking and neurodivers…

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225. ADHD, Explained with Diann Wingert, Host of the Driven Woman Entrepreneur Podcast 29:08

2M ago29:08

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Diann Wingert joins me today to discuss the in’s and out’s of ADHD. As a former psychotherapist who’s now a business coach, entrepreneur and podcast host and who has ADHD, Diann’s the perfect guide for today’s exploratory! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walk…

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The Participation Specialists: How Occupational Therapists Can Facilitate Inclusive Education 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

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About the Guest(s): Savitha Sundar, an Occupational Therpaist and Ph.D. candidate, specializes in inclusive practices for students with Extensive Support Needs. With over 15 years in public schools, she’s a champion for inclusive education, leveraging her OT expertise to foster access and participation. At Texas Woman’s University, she mentors futu…

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The New Happy with Stephanie Harrison 25:12

3M ago25:12

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Send us a Text Message. This week Laura, Tessa and Michael dive deep into a thoughtful discussion about building a happier and more meaningful life through work with special guest Stephanie Harrison. Stephanie founded The New Happy, an educational platform focused on sharing a new philosophy of happiness based on positive psychology research. She s…

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224. Singing for Health: All Are Welcome, Reluctant Singers Included! With Guy Monroe 32:55

3M ago32:55

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Singing can contribute to our physical health (hello and thanks, vagus nerve!), but today we’re chiming in on how using the instrument of our voices can impact other aspects of wellbeing. We’ll also get a singing lesson with Guy Monroe, so join the Wellness While Walking Virtual Chorus today! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Co…

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eLearning Experience Design with Tim Slade 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

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There is the old saying that ‘necessity is the mother of invention.’ This could be the slogan for education in the pandemic world. All educators were thrust into a situation that many vowed they would never do: teach online. But what could we do? It wasn’t like there were a lot of options. We had to make due with what we had, and hope that it worke…

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