Best Jessica Reeves Podcasts (2024)

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Should we be worried about our boys? With Richard Reeves, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men 57:56

17d ago57:56

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Did you know that if you look at high-school GPA’s, the top 10% is 2/3rds female and the bottom 10% is 2/3rds male? That there are twice as many women flying fighter planes as there are men teaching kindergarten? For years there has been a focus on opening access and opportunities for girls, but now experts are saying our boys are in trouble. Our g…

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How will AI impact our kids’ education? With Claire Goldsmith, Principal of Lamplight Education 54:02

27d ago54:02

54:02

Artificial Intelligence - just the sound of it transports us to a sci-fi movie. But of course, this is no longer a fiction or a future possibility. We see AI already revolutionizing countless sectors and industries, and it’s coming for education- its impact is imminent, if not already in motion. We’re dying to know if this is a story with a happy e…

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Are all toys created equal? With Jessica Rolph, CEO of Lovevery 35:20

1M ago35:20

35:20

When a parent walks into a toy store, they are looking for toys that will endure and keep their children engaged. And, yet how many times have we walked out with a light-up, siren-blaring hunk of plastic. If you’re a new parent, we bet you’ve heard of Lovevery, the child development company conceived by our guest today Jessica Rolph. With playkits …

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How are kids learning about civics education? With civics teacher Jonathan Zajdel 40:36

1M ago40:36

40:36

In these highly tense and polarized times of geopolitical and domestic turmoil, and with the presidential election a few months away, you better believe we’ve wanted to do an episode for you on civics education. And while it’s our first on the topic, it won’t be our last. Safe spaces, trigger warnings, viewpoint diversity or lack thereof, performan…

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What motivates kids? With Dr. Ellen Braaten 35:01

2M ago35:01

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“Bright Kids who Couldn’t Care Less” is the title of our guest Ellen Braaten’s most recent book. And it’s a trend she’s found in her renowned private practice as a clinician. So why do some kids care and others don’t? In our conversation with Ellen we get into childhood motivation, how it all works, and what’s a parent to do when their kid is being…

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What should parents know about sleep away camp? With Dr. Tracy Brenner 56:33

2M ago56:33

56:33

The 'awayness' of sleepaway camp is, as our guest today shares, precisely what makes it so valuable - today more than ever. But how specifically is it a ripe opportunity for growth? Is sleepaway camp for everyone? Our guest Dr. Tracy Benner - who we're calling the Camp Dr. Becky- tells us everything we need to know as we consider this decision for …

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Mother’s Day Special: NSQ Parents Unplugged with Lizzie Assa, Loren Klein, and Lily Walla 40:44

2M ago40:44

40:44

Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re thrilled to be joined by three esteemed guests- Lily Walla, Loren Klein, and Lizza Assa- three amazing mamas who all work in t…

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How do we learn to write? With Dr. Leslie Laud 35:23

3M ago35:23

35:23

I truly believe that my 10th grade teacher, Dr.Joshua Gaylord, changed the trajectory of my academic future. He taught writing class and it’s a skill I use and rely on every single day, from writing a work email, to a birthday card, to even this introduction. We all rely on our ability to write - so, it’s understandable that we would want our kids …

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What are colleges looking for? With Michael B. Horn 42:39

3M ago42:39

42:39

As our 15 year college reunions approach, we can still vividly remember how much we dreaded studying for the SATs and the stress we felt waiting for our college acceptances. But will this be the same for our kids? Today, we bring on Michael B. Horn to help us understand what’s changed since our day- what’s stayed the same- and how we can get better…

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How is America’s largest school system educating its youngest learners? With Dr. Kara H. Ahmed 39:03

4M ago39:03

39:03

Preschool - and early childhood learning - plays an essential role in the lives of many parents and children. Working parents rely on preschool, and research shows that a HIGH QUALITY preschool program can have a lasting positive impact on the life of a child. According to the NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, providing a high quality education for c…

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Should you delay your child’s entry to Kindergarten? With Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

If you’re a parent whose child’s birthday falls within a few weeks - or in some cases a few months - of the cutoff date, perhaps you’ve thought about whether you should delay your child’s entry to Kindergarten so they can be one of the oldest in the class - a practice known as redshirting. Depending on where you live and what school choices you hav…

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When does achievement culture become toxic and what can we do about it? With Jennifer B. Wallace 50:50

4M ago50:50

50:50

In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. Our guest today- award-winning reporter Jennifer. B Wallace- investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture in her book “Never Enough”- and finds out what we must do to fight back. If you find your schedule jam-pa…

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How can we use data to improve our decision making in the early school years? With Emily Oster 33:00

4M ago33:00

33:00

Our guest today was one of Time Magazine's most influential people in 2022- so maybe you’ve heard of her? Or perhaps, the name sounds familiar because you were recommended her first book “Expecting Better” over and over again when you were pregnant? We’re excited to bring Emily Oster to No Silly Questions today. Applying her training in economics t…

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NSQ Special: What is happening with antisemitism on college campuses? With Rabbi David Wolpe 36:19

6M ago36:19

36:19

Today’s question is truly “not so silly.” In fact, it’s one of the most serious questions we’ve ever asked and answered on this podcast- “what is happening with antisemitism on college campuses?” Schools are meant to provide an education and a safe space for students to exchange ideas, and expand and challenge their thinking. You’re supposed to lea…

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NSQ Educators Unplugged. With Spencer Russell @toddlerscanread and Welsley Jongko @littleliteracynook 49:55

10M ago49:55

49:55

Welcome to a special episode of No Silly Questions: Educators Unplugged. Today we’re thrilled to be joined by two well-known guests who are both experienced literacy educators and who use their social media platforms to help parents and teachers support children in building their literacy skills.By Danielle Freilich and Jordana Fruchter

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Jake Sherman, Sara Eisen, and Jamie Stelter 39:16

11M ago39:16

39:16

Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by three esteemed guests who all work in the news media space for a discussion about how we expose our kids to current even…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Cheo Bourne, Daniella Rabbani, and Micaela Ezra 43:52

11M ago43:52

43:52

Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today we are joined by a panel of “Parents in The Arts” - parents who work in both the visual and performing arts. In this discussion, we hear how our panelis…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Elizabeth Baron, Marcella Kelson, and Neha Ruch 49:10

11M ago49:10

49:10

Welcome to an episode of NSQ Parents Unplugged- where we hear from parents and professionals about their experiences with school and the educational choices they're making for their families. Today, we’re going to be putting on our own oxygen masks, so to speak- and shifting focus from the kids back to the grownups. Because we know that our ability…

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What is a modern daycare for the modern parent? With Ben Newton of Vivvi 36:10

11M ago36:10

36:10

For any parent, the decision of who will care for their child is an intimate one, and a conversation we began last episode with author Erica Komisar. There are different childcare paths to explore, and today, we’ll be diving into the world of daycare, and how Vivi founder Ben Newton is on a mission to reimagine its potential. More on Ben Newton: Be…

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Should women prioritize motherhood in the first few years of baby’s life? With Erica Komisar 38:11

12M ago38:11

38:11

Our guest today, Erica Komisar certainly thinks so. She believes that mothers in particular should spend significant time being present with their children in the first three years of life - quitting their jobs if necessary. To say that this topic is complex is an understatement, and it may lead to strong feelings on both sides of the conversation.…

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How do you parent a teen? With Dr. Lisa Damour 45:09

12M ago45:09

45:09

In season one we spoke with the toddler whisperer Tovah Klein all about how to navigate tantrums, and today, we’re bringing you the teen whisperer - Dr. Lisa Damour - who has catapulted into the parenting scene to help us understand the emotional lives of teenagers and what those of us with littles - like you and I danielle - have in store! More ab…

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What makes for a great toy? With Rachele Harmuth from Thinkfun 38:25

12M ago38:25

38:25

Finding great toys that are engaging and fun for your children is a win win for all. One such game in our family is Rush Hour, and you may have seen me on the floors of restaurants, airports and certainly our apartment scavenging for the mini toy cars and trucks so my kids can move on to the next challenge. So you can imagine our delight to speak w…

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What can we learn about autism from an autistic self-advocate? With Lauren Melissa Ellzey 38:22

1y ago38:22

38:22

As our guest Lauren Melissa explains- the world is full of neurodiversity- just as it is full of biodiversity. And yet, the extent of many parents’ education on autism are from social media reels like “four early signs that my child has autism.” We have a better source for you today, and that’s because Lauren Melissa speaks from her personal experi…

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Are we experiencing the collapse of parenting? With Dr. Leonard Sax 44:34

1y ago44:34

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Our guest today is clear in his view: popular trends in modern parenting are wreaking havoc on our children. In fact, when we asked Dr. Leonard Sax “what gives him hope for the future?”- which you regular No Silly Question listeners will know we ask every guest at the close of the episode- he surprised us as the first guest to answer “he doesn't ha…

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How did teaching kids to read go so wrong? Part 2 with Senior Correspondent Emily Hanford 33:30

1y ago33:30

33:30

What is the role you play in your child’s learning at school? Have you ever thought to ask your child’s teacher what their approach to reading is? What program do they use? If it’s backed by science and research? These are the questions that we’ve been thinking about since we were captivated by our guest Emily Hanford’s now viral podcast, “Sold A S…

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How did teaching kids to read go so wrong? Part 1 with Senior Correspondent Emily Hanford 39:41

1y ago39:41

39:41

What is the role you play in your child’s learning at school? Have you ever thought to ask your child’s teacher what their approach to reading is? What program do they use? If it’s backed by science and research? These are the questions that we’ve been thinking about since we were captivated by our guest Emily Hanford’s now viral podcast, “Sold A S…

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E362: Unleashing Human Potential: Empowering Voices with Paul Polman 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

Join host Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact and co-founder of Billion Strong, in a conversation with a business leader, and climate and equalities campaigner, Paul Polman. As the former Unilever CEO and leader of the UN Global Compact, Paul shares insights on leadership, inclusion, and the power of empowering billions of people with disabilities.…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With Alexa Matthews, Lucie Fink, and Tara Moni 46:01

1y ago46:01

46:01

Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week’s panel, we speak with a pane…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. With the founders of Union Square Play: Anthony Rudolf, Jennie Monness, and Sandra Di Capua 1:02:40

1+ y ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week’s panel, we speak with founde…

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NSQ Parents Unplugged. with Anastasia Ganias, Danielle Duboise, Nathalie Rhône, Sabrina Rudin, and Suzanne Dumaine 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

Come "Unplug" with us all month long! Over the next few weeks, instead of our expert episodes, you'll notice a new series- "Parents Unplugged with NSQ." We've had the opportunity to chat with some really interesting and dynamic moms and dads to bring a new perspective to the topics we cover on our podcast. On this week’s panel, we speak with a grou…

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Attachment Theory / M3GAN (2023) with Rachel Reeves and Sally Hourigan 1:50:42

1+ y ago1:50:42

1:50:42

This week Mike is joined by Rachel Reeves (the Losers’ Club, The Pod & The Pendulum) and voice actor Sally Hourigan to talk about the viral sensation that danced into our hearts, M3GAN. We discuss how attachments formed in infancy influence our relationships throughout life, and how this film handles the sticky AI questions. Plus, the challenges of…

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Movies for Life / Rocky (1976) 1:58:00

1+ y ago1:58:00

1:58:00

It’s the fifth Thursday of the month which means we’re doing something a little out of the box for this week’s show. We’re taking this opportunity to spotlight our dear friends Brian Keiper and Michele Eggen at the MOVIES FOR LIFE podcast. The two friends run a lovely podcast that mixes sharp critiques with an absolute heart-on-the-sleeve love for …

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A Conversation with Kay Lynch (Salem Horror Fest) 57:43

1+ y ago57:43

57:43

This week Mike is joined by Kay Lynch. She's the founder and program director of the Salem Horror Festival which is returning this April for two weekends in lovely, scenic Salem Massachusetts. Kay is on hand to talk about why the festival took a year off in 2022 and all the ways it plans on returning in bigger and better fashion this spring. We tal…

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Sibling Rivalry / Basket Case (1982) with Nichole Goble 1:49:19

1+ y ago1:49:19

1:49:19

This week Mike is joined once again by Nichole Goble of the Bodies of Horror podcast to discuss the 1982 exploitation and cult classic Basket Case directed by Frank Hennenlotter. This movie is a look at the sleazy underbelly of early '80s New York City and a piece of classic Gore in Camp. It’s also a deeply empathetic movie about how we look at tho…

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Comfort Horror / You Are Not My Mother (2021) with Ygraine Hackett-Cantabara 1:11:20

1+ y ago1:11:20

1:11:20

This week Mike is joined by Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana (Ghouls’ magazine, What A Scream pod, Moving Pictures Film Club) to talk about the 2022 psychological horror from Ireland “You Are Not My Mother.” Ygraine Discusses the deep roots in Irish folklore that this film contains as well as the effects of colonization in terms of how the world perceive…

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E356: Educating the Next Generation of Digital Health Clinicians and Consumers 36:10

1+ y ago36:10

36:10

Digital Health Leader Dipu Patel joins the program to discuss the intersection of digital health and improving patient experiences.

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What is the future of higher education? With Abby Brody 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

49:48

The future of higher education has arrived - and transformation in this space is coming sooner than you think. For many of you listening, like us, there was a very straightforward path from high school that led to a four year liberal arts degree. That will not be true for our kids. This episode with futurist Abby Brody will require you to hold on t…

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Sibling Rivalry / What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) with Taffeta V 2:16:42

1+ y ago2:16:42

2:16:42

This week brings a new month and a new topic. What better way to kick off the topic of sibling rivalry with a classic of old world Hollywood that featured one of the most iconic feuds in movie history? Mike is joined by good friend Taffeta V (of the LATE podcast) to talk about WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE? We discuss the real hatred between its s…

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E355: Disability Debrief- With Peter Torres Fremlin 52:51

1+ y ago52:51

52:51

Peter Torres Fremlin joins the program to discuss his newsletter, Disability Debrief, which is dedicated to helping people keep up with disability news from around the world and the people that are making change happen.

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What is “Process Art,” and how can parents build in opportunities for art-making at home? With Art Educator Meri Cherry 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

32:35

In a culture that focuses so much on the product and the outcome, our guest today highlights the value of process - not just in art - but in life. Meri Cherry is an art educator who catapulted into the homes of parents during the pandemic, and brought a refreshing approach to arts and crafts at home - just as she had done in prior school settings a…

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Comfort Horror / The Wolf Man (1941) with Lindsay Moore 1:41:21

1+ y ago1:41:21

1:41:21

Even a pod who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a Comfort Horror episode on Universal Monsters when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright. Meet us in the light of the full moon for comfort horror episode with Lindsay Moore on George Waggner’s The Wolf Man. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Psychoanaly…

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When do I call a lawyer, if I feel my child is not receiving an appropriate education? With Regina Skyer, Esq. 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

38:39

Over the course of a 13 year journey through the school system, it is natural that parents will experience a conflict or two that they have to confront with their child’s teacher or administrator. But what if the nature of the conflict is larger than and requires a parent to seek legal counsel? On today’s episode, we speak with Regina Skyer, founde…

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Aging and Relationships / X (2022) with Dan Pfleegor and Nichole Goble 1:57:17

1+ y ago1:57:17

1:57:17

This week Mike is joined by Dan Pfleegor (Losers’ Club) and Nichole Goble (Bodies of Horror) to talk To West’s X. This mashup of Boogie Nights And The Texas Chain Saw Massacre gifts the world with two head turning performances from Mia Goth, while offering a surprisingly tender look at sex work and sexuality as we age. That it does so while also de…

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E353: How Indeed is Supporting Disability Inclusive Employment 41:22

1+ y ago41:22

41:22

Donna Bungard, Indeed's Senior Accessibility Program Manager for Marketing, joins the program to discuss how Indeed is supporting Disability Inclusive Employment.

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My child is struggling to keep up in school. How can a neuropsychologist help? With Dr. Nicole Katz 35:18

1+ y ago35:18

35:18

504’s, IEPs, neuropsychological evaluations - what the heck do these numbers, letters, and big words mean? Our guest today knows that parents aren’t given a handbook, and so today’s episode is all about breaking it down and helping you navigate support for your child’s learning needs. More on Dr. Nicole Katz: Dr. Nicole Katz is a pediatric neuropsy…

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New Relationship Energy / An American Werewolf in London (1981) with Rebecca McCallum 2:04:37

1+ y ago2:04:37

2:04:37

This week, Mike talks about his favorite horror movie of all time when he discusses 1981’s An American werewolf in London, written and directed by John Landis. Once deemed “too funny to be scary and too scary to be funny” it went on to invent or at least refine the horror-comedy hybrid. This week he is joined by England’s own Rebecca McCallum of Gh…

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E352: Open Ear Headphone Design- with Auricle CEO Pedro Costa 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

46:36

This episode features a conversation with Auricle CEO Pedro Costa. Auricle is an audio startup that is on a mission to bring out a completely novel and fresh concept of a personal audio consumer electronics product that uses open-ear bone-conduction headphones.

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Are our children “The App Generation?” With Professor Katie Davis 39:55

1+ y ago39:55

39:55

Or are they “Technology’s Child?” These are the titles of our guest this week, Professor Katie Davis’ two books. In this episode, we talk all about “ digital media’s role in the ages and stages of growing up.” How do children engage with technology at each stage of development? Are there good apps and bad apps? Youtube vs. Netflix? Does technology …

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Bad Romance / Possession (1981) with Jessica Scott and Taffeta V. 2:13:08

1+ y ago2:13:08

2:13:08

We’re kicking off bad romance and couples issues month with one of the greatest stories about a marriage going up in flames ever told. To try to relay the events of this movie is to grab madness itself by the horns. Rooted in his own acrimonious divorce, Polish director Andrez Zulawski’s POSSESSION tells the volatile, violent, and disturbing breaku…

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E351: Meet Regina Blye from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

40:27

Regina Blye, Chief Program and Policy Officer for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, joins the program to provide an overview of the work that the Foundation is doing. Regina also discusses the challenges that people with spinal cord injuries face and the policy changes that are needed to help those individuals increase their quality of life.…

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