Best Lauren MacLean Podcasts (2024)

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Nature as Your Teacher with Kyra Stephenson 51:55

7d ago51:55

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In this episode of the Teach Outdoors podcast, we feature Kyra Stephenson, who serves as a Nature-Based Learning Coach at Anna Murray-Douglass Academy School #12 within the Rochester City School District. Kyra has successfully integrated a comprehensive nature-based learning (NBL) program into a PreK-8th grade public school setting. You can follow …

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Moss and lichen Unveiled: Nature's Tiny Wonders 13:39

1M ago13:39

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Welcome to Moss and Lichen Unveiled: Nature’s Tiny Wonders Podcast! Join your host, Lauren MacLean, on a captivating journey into the enchanting realm of moss and lichen. Inspired by Henry David Thoreau's poetic musings, Lauren invites fellow nature enthusiasts to delve deep into the often-overlooked world of these remarkable organisms. In this epi…

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Exploring the Fungal Frontier: A Deep Dive into the World of Mushrooms 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Join us on today's episode as we delve into the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi with our special guest, Carly Eirikson, Vice-Principal of a local school district in British Columbia, Canada. Carly shares her incredible journey with her grade 3 students, where a simple curiosity during nature walks blossomed into a captivating inquiry into …

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Bugging Out: Students Dive into the Fascinating World of Insects 17:03

2M ago17:03

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In this episode of Teach Outdoors with Lauren MacLean, we embark on an enthralling exploration of the insect world, inspired by E.O. Wilson's timeless quote, "Every kid has a bug period. I never grew out of mine." Join us as we delve into the captivating realm of insects and spiders, shedding light on their crucial environmental roles. Throughout t…

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Leaves Under Investigation: A Close-Up Study 12:29

3M ago12:29

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In this episode of Teach Outdoors, join host Lauren MacLean for a cozy exploration of leaves in "Leaves Under Investigation: A Close-Up Study." Dive into the spontaneous adventures of leaf inquiries, where students jump into piles, create leaf art inspired by "Leaf Man," and delve into leafy details. Discover the vibrant colors, symmetrical pattern…

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Explorers in the Breeze: Students Investigating the Secrets of Wind 9:10

4M ago9:10

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Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks - Click here Nature Classroom Podcast Series - Click here Welcome to our podcast, where we embark on outdoor adventures driven by the winds of curiosity! Informed by Carol Thompson's captivating book, 'Wind,' we dive into a world of exploration and learning. From crafting windmills to observing the dance of m…

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Nick Riopel 31:52

4M ago31:52

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On Episode 64 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Nick Riopel. Riopel signed an AHL contract with the Crunch during the 2015-16 season and remained part of the organization until the 2017-18 campaign. The goaltender split time between the Crunch and the ECHL during his seasons with the organization. He dressed as t…

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Jeremy Reich 27:47

4M ago27:47

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On Episode 63 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Jeremy Reich. Reich spent five seasons playing for the Crunch, beginning in 2000 at the start of the team's affiliation with the Columbus Blue Jackets. That was Reich's rookie season, and he skated in 56 games and compiled 15 points and 108 penalty minutes. His role…

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Ken Klee 28:26

4M ago28:26

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On Episode 62 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Ken Klee. Klee spent two seasons as an assistant coach for the Crunch beginning with the 2017-18 season after he was hired in July 2017. A veteran of over 900 NHL games played, Klee was responsible for the team’s defensemen and penalty kill and he helped the team to…

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Seasonal Transformations: A Year of Student Investigations 14:52

5M ago14:52

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Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks - Click here Nature Classroom Podcast Series - Click here Embark on a seasonal journey with the Teach Outdoors podcast, where we celebrate the wonders of outdoor learning. From fostering a growth mindset to overcoming challenges inherent in teaching across diverse seasons, each episode offers invaluable insig…

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Lauren Kochian 30:42

5M ago30:42

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On Episode 61 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Lauren Kochian. Kochian spent time working in the Crunch's front office, first as a public relations intern in the late 90's, before continuing her career in public relations with the new Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. After spending some time working in sports, Ko…

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Doug MacLean 32:30

5M ago32:30

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On Episode 60 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Doug MacLean. MacLean served as the first General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. He helped usher the Blue Jackets into the NHL for the inaugural season in 2000-01, and it was his relationship with Crunch Owner Howard Dolgon that led to the affiliation between…

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Marc Methot 33:41

5M ago33:41

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On Episode 59 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Marc Methot. Methot spent three seasons playing for the Crunch during the Columbus Blue Jackets affiliation. A sixth-round pick in the 2003 NHL Draft by Columbus, Methot began his pro career with the Crunch in 2005-06. The defenseman skated in 70 games as a rookie, …

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Tech and Nature: Bridging the Gap in Education with Dr. Phil 26:10

5M ago26:10

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Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks - Click here Nature Classroom Podcast Series - Click here Welcome to another exciting episode of Teach Outdoors, the podcast that explores the intersection of education, nature, and technology. In this episode, we are honored to have Dr. Phil, a multifaceted educator, speaker, and technology innovator, as our…

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Robert Dome 31:27

5M ago31:27

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On Episode 58 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Robert Dome. Dome spent two seasons in Syracuse during the late '90s as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. After being selected in the first round of the 1997 NHL Draft, Dome joined the Crunch as an 18-year-old in the 1997-98 season. He scored 21 goal…

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Empowering Education: Unleashing the Potential of Outdoor Learning with David Hawker-Budlovsky 33:41

6M ago33:41

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Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks - Click here Nature Classroom Podcast Series - Click here Welcome to Teach Outdoors, the podcast where we explore the transformative power of outdoor education. In this episode, we sit down with David Hawker-Budlovsky, a dedicated educator with 25 years of experience in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB…

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Frosty Adventures: Students Exploring the Wonders of Winter 8:38

6M ago8:38

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Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks - Click here Nature Classroom Podcast Series - Click here In this episode, we delve into the educational benefits of engaging with snow, from refining motor skills to fostering teamwork and problem-solving. Our young explorers not only learn about seasonal changes but also find the perfect balance between joy…

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69: Aldrich Chan, PsyD – Well-Known Neuropsychologist, Award-Winning Author of Reassembling Models of Reality, and Founder of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness (CNC) Shares his Experiences ... 55:30

7M ago55:30

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Dr. Aldrich Chan was born in Canada, moved to Hong Kong for five years, moved to Seattle for two years, then moved to Costa Rica where he lived until he was 17 years old. When he thinks of home, he thinks of Costa Rica although he admits “Costa Ricans wouldn’t say I’m Costa Rican, the Canadians wouldn’t say I’m Canadian.” In this podcast, Dr. Chan …

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The Hidden Potential of Documentation in our Outdoor Classroom 16:19

7M ago16:19

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Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks - Click here Nature Classroom Podcast Series - Click here Tis the report card season which inevitably brings up questions about assessment and documentation. So today we’re diving right into the topic of what formative assessment and documentation looks like in our outdoor classroom. We begin by talking about…

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68: Hope Kelaher, LCSW – Systemic and Relational Therapist Shares her Journey Becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York City 46:00

7M ago46:00

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Hope Kelaher originally pursued environmental engineering at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore but quickly realized that she preferred helping people. She worked in the college’s career center as a career coach and had the opportunity to go to Cuba to study their public health system. After attending Johns Hopkins, Hope completed some internshi…

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Nature's Symphony: Exploring the Beauty and Importance of Biodiversity 14:01

8M ago14:01

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Nature’s Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks (Find out more here) Nature Classroom Podcast Series: (Find out more here) In this episode of Teach Outdoors, we dive into the significance of biodiversity and its connection to the diversity of communities. As we embark on our daily nature walk, we observe and learn about both native and non-native plant spe…

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67: Greg Neimeyer, PhD – Professor Emeritus, Associate Executive Director and Director of the Office of Continuing Education in Psychology at the APA Reflects on His Career and Offers Tangible Advice 1:27:04

8M ago1:27:04

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Those of you who are in the field of psychology, take a moment to remember what originally sparked your interest in psychology. For Dr. Greg Neimeyer, it was having an outstanding high school teacher who taught honors in psychology and was an adjunct professor at a local community college. He fondly recalls “for us, as high school students, we [had…

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Rainy Adventures: Splish, Splash, Learn Outside! 15:56

8M ago15:56

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In this episode of Teach Outdoors, we delve into a rainy week of explorations. Join us as we discuss how we prepared for the rain, what we noticed on a rainy autumn nature walk, and the math and science activities we engaged in. First, we emphasize the importance of proper preparation and safety when embarking on outdoor activities in the rain. Ens…

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Michael Bournival 29:57

8M ago29:57

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On Episode 57 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Michael Bournival. Bournival spent three seasons in Syracuse with the Crunch between 2016 and 2019. He joined the Lightning organization as a free agent in the summer of 2016 and split his first season between the Lightning and Crunch. He played a big role in the pl…

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66: Katherine MacLean, PhD – Neuroscientist, Groundbreaking Psychedelics Researcher, and Author Shares her Extraordinary Journey and New Book Midnight Water 51:28

8M ago51:28

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Dr. Katherine MacLean is a neuroscientist, writer, research scientist, mother, and adventure-seeker. Dr. Maclean thought she would study anthropology, religion, or pre-Med when she first started undergraduate school. She had many interests including genetics, spirituality, and the brain. She recalls “I took an anthropology of religion course, and t…

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Sarah Costello 27:57

9M ago27:57

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On Episode 56 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Sarah Costello. Sarah is currently the Sr. Manager, Lightning Foundation & Community Events for the Tampa Bay Lightning. She's in her ninth season in Tampa, and oversees all things community relations and charitable foundation for the Lightning. She began her journe…

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65: Jim Loehr, EdD – Pioneer and World-Renowned Performance Psychologist, Author, and Coach Reflects on his Career and Discusses the Most Important Book he has ever Written 1:29:00

9M ago1:29:00

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How much would you pay to spend almost 90 minutes with a world-renowned performance psychologist (a pioneer in the field), researcher, New York Times best-selling author, C-suite coach, co-founder of the Human Performance Institute (HPI), co-founder of APeak Tennis, advisor and coach of Evolve Leadership? In this podcast episode, I had the privileg…

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Nick Holden 30:27

9M ago30:27

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On Episode 55 of Crunch Chronicles, presented by Wendy's, Lukas Favale is joined by Nick Holden. Holden spent two full seasons in Syracuse with the Crunch during the team's affiliation with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He began his pro career by joining the Crunch at the end of the 2007-08 season, and made his pro debut during the Crunch's incredible…

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How Does She Do It?! Great Outdoor Learning Tips from Maxine Panchuk! 33:25

9M ago33:25

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Nature Classroom Podcast Series: A paid podcast series that includes 6 episodes ranging from how to set up your nature routines, expectations, math connections, and social-emotional learning development. Each episode has many downloadable resources for you to print and use outdoors with your learners. Nature's Path: A Year of Monthly Sparks: Most s…

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64: Neil Lewis, Jr., PhD – Dual Appointed Associate Professor at a Research One University Shares his Advice and Journey & Discusses his Multifaceted Job 45:06

9M ago45:06

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Dr. Neil Lewis, Jr. was born in Jamaica and came to the United States as a kid. In this podcast, we discuss his academic and professional journey beginning from what originally sparked his interest in psychology including a demonstration by his high school economics teacher at Cornell University in Ithica, NY to what led him to the University of Mi…

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63: Jessica Sinarski, MA, LPCMH – Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH) and Founder of BraveBrains Discusses Her Ongoing Journey and Mission to Help Children and Adults 1:05:47

10M ago1:05:47

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Since high school, Jessica Sinarski knew that she wanted to be a therapist. She found that empathy was a strength of hers and she wanted to lean into it. She originally didn’t want to work with kids but that all changed during an internship she had in graduate school at Boston College. She thought that she would work in the marriage and family coun…

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62: Rebecca Kase, MSW, LCSW, RYT – Author, Entrepreneur, EMDR Trainer & Consultant, and Owner of Kase & CO Shares her Journey and Advice and Discusses her new book Polyvagal-Informed EMDR 52:27

10M ago52:27

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Rebecca Kase grew up in Missouri and attended the University of Missouri (Mizzou or MU). She declared psychology as her major early in her freshman year of college, right after her first psychology 101 class. She recalls, “I love this. I get it. This makes sense to me. Something just really clicked inside, and I really felt like this is my path.” S…

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61: Lauren Cook, PsyD – Clinical Psychologist, Professional Speaker, Consultant, and Author of Generation Anxiety Shares her Journey and how to Build your Career based on your Passions 43:56

10M ago43:56

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Dr. Lauren Cook grew up loving theater, performing arts, and public speaking. She also loves the intimacy of the one-on-one connection and having deeper conversations. As an undergraduate student, Dr. Cook recalls being more interested in journalism, in fact, she had an internship at NBC News and E! and thought that is what she wanted to do because…

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60: Kimberly Berens, PhD – Scientist-Educator, Founder of Fit Learning, and Author of Blind Spots Discusses How she found her Passion and Built a Career using her Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Degrees ... 56:52

11M ago56:52

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Dr. Kimberly Berens grew up around psychology as her father was a psychiatrist. Her mother was a biologist, so she was also very interested in the natural sciences. She recalls that family dinner time conversations were always interesting as they talked about various mental health issues, general psychology, and human behavior and development. As a…

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59: Sa-kiera Tiarra Jolynn Hudson, PhD – A “must listen to” podcast as “Kiera”, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley Hass, Reflects on her Journey, and Offers Insightful Advice 1:07:34

11M ago1:07:34

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Are you considering a career in the field of psychology but don’t know where to start or what questions to ask? Perhaps you are a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is looking for insightful and practical advice regarding your academic and professional career path in psychology. In this podcast, Sa-kiera “Kiera” Hudson, PhD, reflec…

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Discover Wild Learning with Rachel Tidd 33:25

11M ago33:25

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Our guest today is Rachel Tidd, the author of Wild Learning: Practical Ideas for Bringing Teaching Outdoors and the Wild Math® and Reading Curriculums®. Today’s episode dives into the connections between nature and curriculum. Not only does Rachel provide some great examples on how to incorporate literacy and numeracy into our outdoor learning adve…

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58: Haley Perlus, PhD – Sport & Performance Psychology Expert, Speaker, Consultant, and Author Shares Her Unique Journey, Experiences, and Advice 43:07

11M ago43:07

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Dr. Haley Perlus is unique. Since she was 12 years old, Dr. Perlus aspired toward a career in sport psychology as a junior world champion athlete. Within one year of earning her PhD at the age of 28, she became a professor, well-known public speaker, consultant to national team and division I scholarship athletes, published author, and appointed in…

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57: Roxy Manning, PhD – Clinical Psychologist and Certified Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) Trainer Shares her Journey, Passion, Advice, and Discusses her Two New Books 56:15

12M ago56:15

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Can one person leverage the power of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and the power of authentic dialogue to create a more just, equitable world? A world in which a person can be both fierce and compassionate while directly challenging racist speech or actions without shaming the other person? In this podcast, Dr. Roxy Manning, a clinical psychologis…

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BONUS EPISODE: Courtney Wayment on recovery, gratitude, and steeplechase. 43:20

12M ago43:20

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Why hello, my friends. I missed you! As it turns out moving across the country takes a moment and I've been cooking up something special for this fall for the podcast. Stay tuned1 In the meantime here is a special episode of More Than Running with Courtney Wayment. Courtney recently placed 3rd at the USA National Championships to secure her spot on…

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56: Sanam Hafeez, PsyD – Neuropsychologist, Director & Founder of Comprehensive Psychological Services, and TV & Media Medical Expert Shares her Journey and Advice to Building a Successful Career in Psychology ... 35:54

12M ago35:54

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Dr. Sanam Hafeez immigrated to the US from Pakistan when she was 12 years old, and she was the first one in her family in this country to go to college. Though both of her parents were college educated and has an uncle in London who has a master’s in psychology, there was no one to really guide her through the college experience. She started colleg…

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55: Lisa Orbé-Austin, PhD – Licensed Psychologist, Executive Coach, and Imposter Syndrome Expert Shares Her Journey, Advice, and Discusses Her New Book Your Unstoppable Greatness 50:06

12M ago50:06

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Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin was the first person in her immediate family to go to college. Her parents were immigrants and wanted her to become a successful doctor, lawyer, or businessperson. She liked kids so she originally thought she would be a pediatrician. She experienced some obstacles so she changed her major to English as she thought she could bec…

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54: Hannah Schacter, PhD – Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University Shares Copious Practical Advice While Discussing her Academic and Professional Journey 50:37

1y ago50:37

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Dr. Hannah Schacter grew up in the Boston area and in a family where both parents were psychologists, so she was exposed to the field at an early age. She recalls being very interested in the idea of data and learning about other people. She states, “I remember being in fifth grade and taking surveys of things like people’s favorite ice cream flavo…

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53: Emily Bashah, PsyD – Belly Dancing Licensed Psychologist, Author, and Podcast Co-Host Shares her Personal, Academic, and Professional Journey and Discusses The Optimistic American and her New Co-Authored ... 1:14:23

1y ago1:14:23

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Dr. Emily Bashah is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast co-host with a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born and raised in Canada and her parents are from Iraq. In this podcast, she shares her personal, academic, and professional journey and discusses The Optimistic American and her new co-authored book Addictive Ideologies: Fin…

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Cultivating Green Thumbs: An Outdoor Teacher's Planting Day! 37:41

1y ago37:41

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Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast where we feature inspiring stories of educators who are passionate about taking learning beyond the four walls of the classroom. In today’s episode we have a special guest with us, James Matthews, is the Head of Environmental Studies at BHCS in Melbourne Australia and teaches both in Primary and Middle S…

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52: Janeé Steele, PhD, LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified CBT Therapist, and Walden University Core Faculty Discusses Her Journey and New Book Black Lives Are Beautiful 50:11

1y ago50:11

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Dr. Janeé Steele is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), counselor educator, and has earned the status of Diplomate and Certified CBT Therapist through the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. Dr. Steele is the owner of Kalamazoo Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy, PLLC where she provides therapy, supervision, and training in CBT. She is …

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How to Overcome Springtime Challenges 12:47

1y ago12:47

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Today’s episode is all about overcoming springtime challenges, especially when it comes to allergen season. I don’t know about you, but my eyes are watery and itchy, even my ears are itchy! That doesn’t stop us from getting outside to explore, we just need a few extra tips up our sleeves. If you have any additional tips you'd like to share with us,…

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51: Char Newton, PhD – Psychologist, Assistant Professor, and Author Shares her Journey and Advice and Explains how she Found her Niche in the Field of Psychology 44:26

1y ago44:26

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Dr. Charmeka Newton, known as Dr. Char, originally wanted to become a journalist so she took communication and writing courses. However, while she was taking these courses, she also took some psychology classes and found that psychology matched her personality more than communication, so she ended up earning her bachelor's degree in psychology and …

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Angel Piccirillo on resilience in the face of track training group changes 48:28

1y ago48:28

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Angel Piccirillo graduated from Villanova University with a clear plan in mind: run fast, secure a contract, join a training group, represent national teams, and repeat the process. However, little did she expect that, despite being a 9-time All-American and graduating in 2017, she would find herself on her fourth training group in just six years, …

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50: Lisa Strohman, PhD, JD – Psychologist, Attorney, Author, Speaker, and Technology Wellness Expert Shares her Journey, Advice, and New Book Phone Alone 46:29

1y ago46:29

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Dr. Lisa Strohman is a licensed psychologist, attorney, author, and speaker. She is known for her work, advocacy, and education around mental wellness as it relates to our digital lives and is an international expert on the intersection of mental health and technology use. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of …

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RE RELEASE: How Female CEO Kathy Bloomgarden Is Guiding Ruder Finn to Becoming the Leader in PR 25:21

1y ago25:21

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How do you run one of the largest PR firms in the world, set standards for the industry, and continue to innovate and expand? Kathy Bloomgarden joins us this week on the podcast to tell us about her career journey and running a global PR agency her father started in 1948! Under Dr. Bloomgarden's leadership, Ruder Finn opened up one of the first glo…

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