Best Dr Ben Searle Podcasts (2024)

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Empowering Children in Our Communities Through Young Caring For Our Young with Tami Olsen 45:19

2h ago45:19

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Tami Olsen (Recruiting and Foundation Director for the Young Automotive Group) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss Young Caring For Our Young, the charitable group of the Young Automotive Group, and how the foundation is tackling issues related to clothing, hunger, literacy, and teen homelessness. We also explore how the foundation is hel…

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Celebrating the Utah Division of Arts and Museums’ 125th Anniversary with Vicki Bourns and Ben Steele 44:40

4h ago44:40

44:40

Vicki Bourns (Director of the Utah Division of Arts and Museums) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to remember Alice Merrill Horne, an innovative Utah artist and politician who helped establish a state arts organization and a state collection of artwork in 1899, and how the Utah Division of Arts and Museums helps care for art throughout the state.…

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Reigniting Your Passion and Purpose as Teachers 36:36

26d ago36:36

36:36

In this episode of our Educator Well-Being series, the hosts are joined by Milton Collins, principal of Lincoln Elementary in the Granite School District in the Salt Lake City region of Utah. Milton is having tremendous success in his school from students’ academic success to teacher happiness, thriving, and retention. He credits "leading from the …

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Dancers Without Limits is Helping Students with Intellectual Disabilities Find Their Love for Dance with Ava Leavitt 42:04

19d ago42:04

42:04

Ava Leavitt joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss how vital dancing has been throughout her life, how she’s navigated some of the most complex challenges she’s faced in high school, and her solution to how teenagers negatively engage with social media. Then, Ava shares how losing her identity inspired her to create Dancers Without Limits, a…

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Special Olympics and Unified Sports are Helping the Classroom be More Inclusive with Dr. Jackie Jodl 56:40

26d ago56:40

56:40

Dr. Jackie Jodl (Chief of Global Youth and Education of Global Youth and Education at Special Olympics) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how fundamental education has been throughout her life, how her education journey has shaped her career, and the impact that Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease had on her life growing up. Then, we discuss …

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Marlon Reis on Building Relationships with Other First Spouses and the Joys of Connecting with Coloradans 40:03

1M ago40:03

40:03

Sarah Allred (Director of First Lady Initiatives) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about this year’s Teacher’s Conference, how the National Governors Association (NGA) is helping build relationships with fellow First Spouses throughout the country, and how those connections are used to share ideas and tackle issues collectively in each st…

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How Kathy Searle and Raise the Future are Connecting Youth with Families 42:50

3M ago42:50

42:50

Kathy Searle, LCSW (Vice President of Utah Programs at Raise the Future), joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss her experiences with adoption and how they have shaped her work today in helping to find families for children in foster care. We also talk about the need to provide support to adoptive families, how adoptive families have to navi…

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Connecting Communities Through Magnify Utah with Nubia Peña and Claudia Loayza 47:54

3M ago47:54

47:54

Nubia Peña (Governor Senior Advisor & Director for the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs) and Claudia Loayza (Planning Policy and Engagement Coordinator) join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how their respective backgrounds influenced them to serve others, how multicultural communities have made Utah stronger, and ways that we can b…

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#DisagreeBetter Nashville - Panel Discussion on Healthier Conversations 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

Utah First Lady Abby Cox led a discussion with Michelle Sobel (Unify America), David McCullough (American Exchange Project), and Sarah Igo (Vanderbilt University) on how we can help students develop conversation skills. Learn more about the Disagree Better Initiative at: https://www.nga.org/disagree-better/ You can also read about the conversation …

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Show Up for Summer Service Fair with Tania, Sarah, and Amanda 28:15

3M ago28:15

28:15

Tania Hansen (Deputy Director of First Lady Initiatives) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox this week and we talk about her background, her passion for helping others, and some of Tania’s favorite events so far that she’s had while on the team. Then Sarah Allred (Director of First Lady Initiatives) and Amanda Millerberg (Show Up Board Member) join t…

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Social Media and Its Impact on Youth Mental Health with Aimee Winder Newton 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

Aimee Winder Newton (Senior Advisor to Governor Cox and Director of the Office of Families) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox to talk about becoming the first director for the new Office of Families, the Office of Families’ emphasis on strengthening families so children have better outcomes, and Aimee’s efforts in protecting our youth from the harm…

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A Purposeful Priority: Conversations on Teacher Well-Being 58:32

4M ago58:32

58:32

Teaching is one of the noblest professions, and the well-being of teachers is a critical component of student learning and overall community advancement. During this special podcast episode recorded at SXSW EDU 2024, hosts Dr. Stacey Ludwig Johnson and Abby Cox are joined by National University President & CEO Dr. Mark Milliron, and Rady Children’s…

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The Joys of Creating Musical Connections Through Performance with Violinist Aubree Oliverson 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Aubree Oliverson (Violinist) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox to share her earliest memories of growing up playing violin, some of her favorite teachers who made an impact on Aubree’s success, and moving away to Los Angeles at fifteen years old to pursue violon. Aubree also talks about being one of this year’s Governor’s Mansion Artist Award recip…

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Enhancing Connections & Fostering Positive Disagreements with S4K Talks 52:20

4M ago52:20

52:20

The original version of this episode can be found at https://stand4kind.podbean.com/. In this in-depth exchange, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox, Candy Olandt, and Maggon Osmond discuss the essence and urgency of education. Abby Cox, a pillar for educators and a special education background holder, gives riveting insights into the discernment needed at …

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Understand and Master Emotional Intelligence with Meikel Reece 50:15

5M ago50:15

50:15

Meikel Reece (Emotional & Relational Intelligence Consultant & Utah Influencer), joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox to talk about how social justice was a fundamental aspect of her home growing up in Provo, UT., her desire to fit in with a predominantly white community when she was younger while being biracial, and how she learned to belong and feel…

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Vanessa Quigley on the Success of Chatbooks, the Importance of Family, and Adult Parenting 47:13

6M ago47:13

47:13

Vanessa Quigley (Cofounder of Chatbooks and Host of The MomForce Podcast), joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox to talk about moving back to Utah with her husband, Nate, to help build Chatbooks, how chasing her dreams of becoming an International opera singer shifted once Chatbooks started to take off, and the first viral video that helped put Chatboo…

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The Undeniable Impact of Unified Sports in Tooele Schools with Superintendent Mark Ernst and Charlie Roberts 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

Superintendent Mark Ernst (Tooele County School District) and Charlie Roberts (Assistant Coach for Tooele High School) join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox to talk about many of the challenges that teachers face nowadays, how social media has impacted the classroom, and the impact that Unified Sports has had on the schools throughout Tooele County. The…

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Supporting Rural Educators 36:34

7M ago36:34

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In the third episode of our Educator Well-Being series, our hosts are joined by Rachael Black, a WGU graduate and award-winning teacher. Together they explore some of the unique challenges facing rural educators – from funding models and policies that can sometimes skew toward urban schools, to helping educators get access to the services they need…

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Mariluz Cook on Hosting NBA All-Star Weekend 2023, Being Named Miss Utah USA, and Excelling in a Male-Dominated Field 52:42

7M ago52:42

52:42

Mariluz Cook (Miss Utah USA, Sports Broadcaster, and Host), joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about sharing her culture with others as a Cuban-American, her decision to move to Utah from Florida to pursue sports broadcasting, and where her passion for sports originated when she was younger. Then Mariluz talks about her experience being sel…

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Advocating For Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education With The Policy Project 48:07

8M ago48:07

48:07

Emily Bell McCormick (Founder & President), Mary Catherine Perry (Director of Policy & Government Affairs), and Kristin Andrus (Community Champion) from The Policy Project join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about the originations of The Policy Project, the group's efforts to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, and the legislative steps th…

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Helping Others Achieve Their Dreams with 2023 Spirit of Service Award Recipient – Jared Quan 59:35

8M ago59:35

59:35

Jared Quan (Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about being a 2023 Utah Governor Spirit of Service Award Recipient, his work with non-profits throughout the state, and his passion for inspiring others who are interested in reading and writing. Jared also shares some of his favorite authors and how his tim…

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Our 2023 Review with Sarah Allred! 43:13

9M ago43:13

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Sarah Allred (Director of First Lady Initiatives) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to recap some of our favorite moments of the year which include the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, various service projects, and the ways we’ve been connecting with our youth to help promote positive change in our communities. Then we dive into our latest …

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The Hope Behind ‘Garbage Bag Girl’ & The Christmas Box House with Celeste Edmunds & Richard Paul Evans 43:55

9M ago43:55

43:55

Celeste Edmunds (The Christmas Box Executive Director, Co-Author of Garbage Bag Girl) and Richard Paul Evans (Author, The Christmas Box Founder, Co-Author of Garbage Bag Girl) join Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about Celeste’s story of publishing ‘Garbage Bag Girl’, sharing her story of survival after being adopted by an abusive family as a …

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Helping Others Through Light the World with Aaron Hall 36:37

9M ago36:37

36:37

Aaron Hall (Missionary Department Director for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how his upbringing taught him the importance of helping others, his journey to joining the Missionary department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and various ways that parents can help …

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Curtis Bennett on inspiring, motivating, and engaging with One Kind Act a Day 44:49

9M ago44:49

44:49

Curtis Bennett (Executive Director at One Kind Act a Day) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about the creation behind One Kind Act a Day and how the organization is focused on introducing kindness throughout early education to create positive change in society, one kind act at a time. Then we dive into the science behind the psychological …

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Solving Conflict and Disagreeing Better with Steve Young 48:01

10M ago48:01

48:01

Steve Young (Hall of Fame NFL Quarterback) joined Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, and Governor, Spencer Cox, last month to share his experiences and views on solving conflict and disagreeing better with each other at this year's Fall One Utah Summit. The audio quality is less than what you're used to but we're sure you'll love the conversation!…

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Thriving Teachers, Schools, and Communities 37:49

10M ago37:49

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Educator Well-Being: From Principles to Practice Podcast This podcast is brought to you by Utah First Lady Abby Cox and Western Governors University Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the School of Education Dr. Stacey Ludwig Johnson, facilitated by Marty Carpenter of Northbound Strategy. This limited series focuses on supporting teachers …

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Presenting Your Best Self and Becoming an Advocate for Change with Sarah Sun, Miss Utah 2023 54:28

10M ago54:28

54:28

Sarah Sun (Miss Utah 2023) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about her experience growing up as a Chinese-American in Cedar City, UT, Utah’s first monument honoring Chinese railroad workers that’s set to be displayed on the southeast lawn of the state capitol, and how her mother’s desire to be more fluent in English helped inspire Sarah to…

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How the Utah PTA Sets Our Children Up for Success with Corey Fairholm 44:13

10M ago44:13

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Corey Fairholm (Utah PTA President) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about how she initially got interested in the Utah PTA, the need for parents to be more involved with their children’s education to give their children the best chance at success, and why there are always opportunities to help serve our kids through the PTA. Corey also t…

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The Importance of Healthy Learning and Working Environments for Teachers 31:13

11M ago31:13

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Educator Well-Being: From Principles to Practice Podcast This podcast is brought to you by Utah First Lady Abby Cox and Western Governors University Senior Vice President and Executive Dean of the School of Education Dr. Stacey Ludwig Johnson, facilitated by Marty Carpenter of Northbound Strategy. This limited series focuses on supporting teachers …

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How The Ron Clark Academy is Transforming the Classroom with Michael Bonner 51:51

11M ago51:51

51:51

Michael Bonner (Teacher at the Ron Clark Academy, International Speaker, CEO of Bonnerville) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about developing ways for students to be passionate about the process of learning, how the Ron Clark Academy is transforming the classroom, and why pouring love into students is so important for their growth in and…

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Talking All Things Utah Nonprofits with Saru Ramanan 45:07

11M ago45:07

45:07

Saru Ramanan (Manager of Marketing and Communication at the Utah Nonprofits Association) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about feeling a sense of home as soon as she moved to Utah, bridging connections across different cultures and communities, and the root of her passion for working with nonprofits. Then we talk about how nonprofits col…

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From Silicon Valley Entrepreneur to Humanitarian Advocate with Amy Antonelli 1:00:12

12M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Amy Antonelli (CEO of Humanitarian Experience, Inc.) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about her experience working in the Silicon Valley boom, the impact that Steve Jobs had on her passion for creating positive change, and how a natural disaster completely shifted her mindset towards helping others. Amy also opens up about her experience …

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Giving service on this year's 9/11 Days of Service with Curtis Bennett 46:37

1y ago46:37

46:37

Curtis Bennett (Co-chair of JustServe) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to share his experience growing up in Mesa, AZ, and to talk about how mentors he gained in Mesa made an incredible impact on his work ethic. Curtis also shares the lessons he and his family learned while living in Santiago, Chile, learning to be successful in the business sec…

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Love, Belonging, and Service: How Volunteerism Can Counteract Hate and Foster Unity with Mike Moon 44:56

1y ago44:56

44:56

Mike Moon (Associate Director at UServeUtah) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to discuss finding his passion for volunteerism, pursuing a career in higher education, and introducing volunteerism to students of all ages. We also talk about UServeUtah's impact on volunteerism throughout Utah, the bond built among communities when people come togeth…

1+ y ago48:08

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In this week's episode, Utah's First Lady Abby Cox is joined by friends from the Emerald Hills Institute to talk about what Ramadan means to them, their experiences with honoring Ramadan during school, and various ways that Utah has been a welcoming place for Muslim traditions and a few ways that the state can be more inclusive. We also talk about …

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