Best Midland Care Podcasts (2024)

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Geriatric Medicine practitioner and award-winning author Dr. Cheryl Woodson 36:06

6d ago36:06

36:06

Susan welcomes Dr. Cheryl Woodson. For almost 40 years, Dr. Cheryl Woodson practiced Geriatric Medicine, taught health care professionals, and was active in advocating effective eldercare services in her community and at the national level. She also raised a family and navigated her mother’s 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. In retirement, …

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Hydration for Athletes with Alaine Mills, MS, RD, LD 13:22

14d ago13:22

13:22

There's a science behind how to stay hydrated during physical activity, and it isn't always as simple as drinking water when you feel thirsty. In this episode, Alaine Mills, MS, RD, LD, shares insights on how athletes keep their bodies hydrated, and how you can maintain a healthy optimal hydration. She is an MUSC Health registered dietitian and cer…

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#66 From Silicon Valley to roadschooling, with Stacey Yates Sellar in Scotland 45:07

27d ago45:07

45:07

I’m chatting today with Stacey Yates Sellar, a Conscious Parenting Coach and author of Conscious Parenting Your ADHD Child. Stacey and her husband have two boys, who are 13 and 10. Until four years ago, they lived and worked in California, but had many misgivings about the highly competitive schooling system. Eventually they decided to sell their h…

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Psychotherapist and Grief Counselor Nancy Feingold: Managing the "beehive of feelings" associated with caring for someone with Alzheimer's 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

Susan welcomes Nancy Feingold, someone with over 40 years experience working in the fields of special education, behavioral disabilities and psychotherapy. She established mental health services in a traditional medical setting (the Quisling Clinic in 1976 and had a full-time practice until its close in 1996). She joined a psychotherapy group, Coun…

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#65 Helping our children follow their joy, with Melissa Miles McCarter in Missouri, US 44:49

2M ago44:49

44:49

Today, my guest is Melissa Miles McCarter, who lives in Missouri with her husband and her 8-year-old daughter Willakate. Melissa worked as a college professor and chose not to put her daughter in school, realising that it wasn’t a system she would thrive in. She talks about what her own deschooling looked like and how she partners with her daughter…

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#64 Living, learning and healing, with Linsey, in the East Midlands, UK 49:22

3M ago49:22

49:22

My guest today is Linsey, who lives in the UK with her partner and three children who are 10, 6 and 1 and a half. Her family’s journey to unschooling started when they decided to take their eldest son out of school after two years extremely difficult years. Linsey soon realised that a schooled approach wouldn’t work at home either, so began to lean…

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Board-certified Geriatric Psychiatrist Art Walaszek: Emotional and psychological challenges of caring for loved one with Alzheimer's 55:53

3M ago55:53

55:53

Susan welcomes Dr. Art Walaszek, a board-certified geriatric psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Walaszek is Vice Chair for Education and Faculty Development in the Department of Psychiatry. He is past president of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Resi…

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Clinical Core Leader for WI Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Cynthia Carlsson: Behavior changes vs Brain Changes in Alzheimer's 42:49

3M ago42:49

42:49

Susan welcomes Dr. Cynthia Carlsson, the Director & Geriatrician at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. She treats veterans with dementia and memory issues and is the Clinical Core leader and a co-leader for the Biomarker Core in the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. She also serves as director of…

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WAI-Milwaukee Director Gina Green-Harris: Importance of community, education and advocacy in providing loving long-term care 51:40

3M ago51:40

51:40

Susan welcomes Gina Green-Harris, the beloved Director of the Milwaukee Chapter of Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute. Gina is a powerhouse of energy and optimism! You won’t want to miss this chance to experience Gina’s magic!By Susan

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Wisconsin sportscaster Matt LePay: The practical and emotional challenges of managing Mom's Alzheimer's journey 43:07

3M ago43:07

43:07

Since 1988, Matt Lepay has been the radio voice for the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team, and since 1994, the voice of the Wisconsin Badgers football team. Legions of sports fans have relied on his knowledge of the game, his energy, and clarity of vision for accurate representation of what was happening on the field or the court. From Rose B…

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Introducing Compassion Chats with Author Susan A. Marshall 5:14

3M ago5:14

5:14

This is a quick introduction to Compassion Chats with Author Susan A. Marshall. This is a podcast dedicated to bringing resources to caregivers dealing with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and welcoming all who are tasked with caring for loved ones with prolonged diseases. Hear from a variety of guests that include health care professionals, exper…

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#63 Finding our balance, embracing rest, and lots of self-compassion, with Claire Windmill in Devon, UK 52:20

3M ago52:20

52:20

Today I’m chatting with Claire Windmill who lives in Devon in the UK with her husband and two children, who are seven and nine. Claire was a social worker and early years teacher and is now a parenting mentor and coach. She shares how her family came to unschooling after taking some time out to travel and they realised how much happier and less str…

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Insights into Eye Health with Peter Tang, MD, PhD 22:27

4M ago22:27

22:27

Eye problems, while often benign, can sometimes be the first sign of a serious health condition. Peter Tang, MD, PhD, is an ophthalmologist at the MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute, where he specializes in retina surgery and ocular oncology, or cancer in and around the eye. In this episode, Dr. Tang discusses Storm Eye’s collaborative and holistic ap…

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#62 Trusting our children, and learning to value rest and play, with Robyn Tamlin-Lea in New Zealand 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

My guest today is Robyn Tamlin-Lea. Robyn is South African but now lives in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, with her husband and two children who are seven and three and a half. Robyn took her daughter out of school when she saw that already at a very early age, there was a strong narrative around academic expectations and her daughter not doing …

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Breast Cancer Surgery Options with Andrea Abbott, MD, MSCR 21:54

4M ago21:54

21:54

Breast cancer survival rates are higher than they’ve ever been. For patients requiring surgery, high-quality breast reconstruction that is both aesthetic and safe can be crucial to long-term well-being. Advances in technology and surgical techniques at MUSC are leading to more natural options for reconstruction, allowing women to look and feel more…

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#61 Honouring our children and learning to let go, with Danii Oliver in Texas 46:45

5M ago46:45

46:45

This episode, I’m chatting with Danii Oliver, who lives in Texas with her husband and two children who are almost 6 and 11. Danii shares her story of leaving New York City behind in search of something new for and her and family, and to live a more gentle and connected life, which they now do on their permaculture farm in Texas. We talk about the d…

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Colorectal Cancer Expertise in MUSC Midlands Division 18:06

5M ago18:06

18:06

We are marking Colon Cancer Awareness Month with a valuable discussion about the importance of early detection of colorectal cancer as well as the latest treatments that can offer hope and improved outcomes for patients. In this episode, two colorectal surgeons from MUSC Health Midlands division, Dr. Kasim Mirza and Dr. Jarrott Moore, discuss MUSC’…

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Colorectal Cancer Screening in Younger Adults with Maggie Westfal, MD 14:46

5M ago14:46

14:46

Colorectal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the world. While older Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it has been on the rise in people under the age of 50 in recent decades. In this episode, Dr. Maggie Westfal discusses details on new screening recommendations aimed to catch the disease in younger people. Dr…

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#60 Unschooling and playful living, with Heidi Steel in West Sussex, UK 44:50

5M ago44:50

44:50

In this episode. I’m delighted to chat with Heidi Steel who was first on the podcast in 2021. Heidi is a former teacher and has four children who are 16, 15, 12 and 9 and who have never been to school. Heidi shares what unschooling looks like for her family and we talk about the enormous value of play in children’s learning and development. And, am…

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Advancing Spine Surgery and Care with Adam Back, MD 21:13

5M ago21:13

21:13

Spine issues, which often result in neck, mid-back, or low-back pain, can make every day a challenge. In fact, spine-related pain is one of the most common reasons people contact a doctor. In this episode, MUSC Health neurosurgeon Adam Back, MD, shares new approaches and personalized treatment plans available to MUSC patients with spinal issues. Dr…

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#59 Four of the most-asked questions I get about unschooling, with Esther Jones 28:38

5M ago28:38

28:38

Once in a while it felt like it could be helpful to take a moment to answer some of the most common questions that I get. Of course, every family is completely different, so if any of these questions or worries are relevant to you, you might want to take my thoughts as a hopefully useful starting point for your own reflections. Let me know if this …

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Advancements in Breast Cancer Care with Abi Siva, MD 17:48

6M ago17:48

17:48

More women are surviving breast cancer than ever before yet, the statistic remains that breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. In this episode, Dr. Abi Siva, a MUSC Health breast oncologist, explains the latest offerings in treatment and early detection from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, that are helping more women live …

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#58 Unravelling our own stories to raise empowered children, with Adrienne Miller in Vancouver 53:17

6M ago53:17

53:17

My guest today is Adrienne Miller who lives in Vancouver with her husband and three children who are 10, 7 and 4. Adrienne was a teacher, and realised when her oldest child turned school age that it wasn’t a choice they wanted for him. After growing up in a strict, religious home, Adrienne also shares her journey of unravelling her deep conditionin…

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Improving Survival Rates for Pancreatic Cancer with William Hawkins, MD 19:28

6M ago19:28

19:28

Pancreatic cancer is among the deadliest of cancers. But in the last few decades, far more people are surviving this disease. In this episode, William Hawkins, MD, a surgical oncologist at MUSC Health, explains why pancreatic cancer is so difficult to treat while also providing hope for those who may be undergoing treatment. Hawkins also highlights…

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#57 Embracing the ease of natural learning, with Julie Walter in Ontario, Canada 52:43

6M ago52:43

52:43

In this episode, I’m chatting with Julie Walter from Ontario, Canada. Julie has three children who are 9, 11 and 13 and have never been to school. As a former teacher, Julie talks about how impacted she was by the differences between the resistant nature of learning in a classroom and the kind of natural learning she was seeing unfolding happily at…

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Advancements in Surgical Oncology with Kevin Roggin, MD 19:41

7M ago19:41

19:41

An innovator and expert in both robotic surgery and general surgical education, Kevin Roggin, MD, was recently appointed Chief of Surgical Oncology at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. He brings more than 20 years of experience in surgical oncology to his new role. Roggin shares his vision for the division, his views on patient-centered care in surgical…

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#56 Older unschoolers and the value of practising being yourself, with Missy Willis in North Carolina 52:39

7M ago52:39

52:39

My guest today is Missy Willis from Charlotte, North Carolina. Missy is a former teacher who lives with her husband and two children, who are now 21 and 16. They chose to unschool when their eldest child reached school age as it felt like a better fit for their family. Missy’s experience in the classroom as a teacher had also made her question a mo…

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#55 Deschooling and moving beyond our limiting beliefs, with Lucy Aitkenread in New Zealand 51:10

7M ago51:10

51:10

In this episode, I'm chatting with Lucy Aitkenread. Lucy is originally from the UK, but 10 years ago, set off travelling with her partner Tim, and their two young daughters. They settled in New Zealand, which is where they live now. Their daughters are now 10 and 13 and haven’t been to school. So, today we talk about the culture of school and what …

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Treatments for Dysphagia and Other Swallowing Conditions with Erin Ward, MSCCC-SLP 20:32

8M ago20:32

20:32

Dysphagia is a swallowing condition that causes challenges when eating or drinking and can lead to serious complications such as choking or pneumonia infections caused by aspiration. In this episode, Erin Ward, a speech language pathologist from the MUSC Health Florence Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, talks about this condition and treatments off…

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#54 Nature, freedom and slowing down, with Ruth Macallan in Zambia 53:45

8M ago53:45

53:45

Today, my guest is Ruth Macallan. Originally from Edinburgh, Ruth now lives for most of the year in Zambia with her husband and her two children, who are 2 and 5. We talk about what Ruth’s child-led days look like, what it means to allow a child the freedom to go at their own pace, and how living in rural Zambia has helped Ruth to learn how to slow…

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Expanding Precision Oncology with Thai Ho, MD, PhD 14:52

9M ago14:52

14:52

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is establishing a new precision oncology program and a precision oncology tumor board that will improve cancer care across South Carolina. Thai Ho, MD, PhD is leading this effort and in this episode shares insight into precision oncology offerings at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, the precision oncology tumor board, as wel…

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#53 Living, learning and thriving as a family, with Claire Gillespie in Hertfordshire, UK 52:15

9M ago52:15

52:15

My guest today is Claire Gillespie from Hertfordshire in the UK. Claire lives with her husband and two sons, who are 15 and 13, and they’ve been unschooling for four years, after their oldest son asked to leave school. Amongst other things, we talk about the fascinating learning journeys children embark on when they’re in charge, how different we a…

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#52 Intentional deschooling and lining up with our values, with Daniel Moeller in Pennsylvania 55:32

9M ago55:32

55:32

Today I’m chatting with Daniel Moeller from Pennsylvania. Daniel is a former teacher and has a 10-year old son, called Kai who has been unschooling for four years. Daniel came across unschooling whilst struggling himself to reconcile many parts of the school system, and in particular the power over dynamic that he was expected to conform to as a te…

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Urologic and Robotic Surgery at MUSC Health Lancaster Division with Aravind Viswanathan, MD 14:22

9M ago14:22

14:22

Residents of the Lancaster and Chester counties don’t need to travel far from home to receive state-of-the-art surgical care. Aravind Viswanathan, MD, a urologist and director for robotic surgery at MUSC Health Lancaster Division, discusses the range of urologic oncology and other surgical options offered, including the da Vinci robotic surgical sy…

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#51 A place of possibility - living, learning and healing beyond school, with Donna in East Sussex 48:38

10M ago48:38

48:38

My guest today is Donna, from East Sussex in the UK. Donna has two daughters, who are 13 and 11. Her eldest daughter had always struggled with school, and it wasn’t until Covid that Donna realised just how deep the school stress was embedded in the whole family. Eventually feeling that there was no alternative but to try something different, she to…

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The MUSC Health Weight Management Center with Tonya Turner, MPH, RDN, LDN 17:53

10M ago17:53

17:53

For more than 40 years, the MUSC Health Weight Management Center has been offering leading edge programs to help people lose weight and improve their quality of life. Tonya Turner, MPH, RDN, LDN, is the associate director for clinical services and a registered dietitian and nutrition specialist at the Weight Management Center. In this episode, she …

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Heart Disease in Women with Arasi Maran, MD 18:46

10M ago18:46

18:46

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in men and women. Ye, recent data shows the majority of American women don't realize that heart disease is the biggest threat to their health. In this episode, Aarsi Maran, MD, a MUSC Health interventional cardiologist, dispels some myths about women and heart disease and shares ways women can take cha…

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#50 Unravelling our stories, with Dr Emma Svanberg 52:57

10M ago52:57

52:57

Today, I’m chatting with Dr Emma Svanberg. Emma is a clinical psychologist, author of Parenting For Humans and mother of two children. As well as exploring unschooling with her family, Emma helps other parents on their own parenting journeys. We talk about how the deeply held narratives we all have about ourselves often don’t serve us as parents, a…

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The Advantages of Gynecologic Robotic Surgery with Jennifer Patchett, MD 16:10

11M ago16:10

16:10

In this episode of Advance with MUSC Health, Jennifer Patchett, MD, an OB/GYN at MUSC Women's Health - Florence Women’s Pavilion, discusses how she uses the robotic da Vinci surgical system to provide minimally invasive gynecological surgeries to patients. Patchett calls the device a game changer for women undergoing hysterectomies and other gyneco…

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#49 Putting the relationship first, with Hayley in Derbyshire, UK 47:09

11M ago47:09

47:09

My guest today is Hayley from Derbyshire in the UK. Hayley has four children, who are now 25, 22, 18 and 10, and her journey to unschooling started 14 years ago when her eldest child was 11. We talk about how unschooling is so much more than education. It’s about the importance of relationships, and of living in a way that feels coherent to us, and…

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Steps to Successful Breastfeeding with Lela Gregg, Lactation Specialist 13:50

11M ago13:50

13:50

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center has received many awards and accolades for its commitment to breastfeeding support. Lela Gregg, a Lactation Specialist and Baby Friendly and Safe Sleep Coordinator explains the benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants and how she helps support mothers at MUSC Health through the ups and downs of nurs…

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#48 Unschooling our children and our own lives, with Holly from South Wales 42:11

11M ago42:11

42:11

In this episode, I’m chatting with Holly from South Wales. Holly has three children, aged 9, 7, 5 and began unschooling three years ago, when her eldest started to struggle at school. Holly worked as a teacher, and shares her experience of transitioning from a schooled way of thinking about learning to unschooling. We chat about how this way of lif…

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#47 Consent-based parenting around the globe, with Fran Liberatore 52:32

12M ago52:32

52:32

My guest today is Fran Liberatore. Fran is Italian but lives with her family between Bangkok, Maine and Sicily. Her children are now aged 10 and 12 and If you’d like to hear more from Fran you can also hear her in episode 12 of the podcast a couple of years ago. Today we talk about how Fran and her family have found community in the different cultu…

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Improving Movement and Athletic Performance with the DARI System with Michael Sole, ATC, CSCS 18:28

12M ago18:28

18:28

A health screening tool called DARI motion analysis system, is being offered to patients at the MUSC Health and Wellness Institute. It uses the power of video cameras and motion data to objectively measure how efficiently you move. From there you may be prescribed targeted strengthening exercises that can help you meet your health and fitness goals…

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Advances in Infertility Treatments with John Schnorr, MD 19:28

1y ago19:28

19:28

The CDC estimates 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or staying pregnant. But advances in medicine and technology have helped millions of people with infertility bring children into the world. John Schnorr, MD, has overseen the care of thousands of patients with infertility. On this episode, he discusses common causes and the latest treat…

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Expanding Telehealth for Specialty Care with Emily Warr, MSN, RN 17:55

1y ago17:55

17:55

MUSC Health is known for innovation and telehealth with a strong history of using telehealth to improve access to quality healthcare for medically underserved areas in South Carolina. Now, new and existing rheumatology and endocrinology patients have access to MUSC Virtual Care. Emily Warr, MSN, RN is the administrator of the MUSC Center for Telehe…

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#46 Unschooling and shifting our parenting paradigms, with Chelsea in LA 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

Today, I’m chatting with Chelsea, who lives in LA with her husband and two sons, who are 10 and 6. Chelsea had never planned to unschool, and in fact her older son was very happy at a project-based school in his earlier years. She tells us about why they made this choice and what it has meant for her family. We talk in particular about how the pare…

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#45 Healing from school and holding our children's journeys lightly, with Rhonda Ziman in East Sussex 46:14

1y ago46:14

46:14

My guest today is Rhonda Ziman. Rhonda lives in East Sussex with her husband, 14-year-old stepdaughter and 11-year-old daughter. I’ve known Rhonda and her daughter Martha since last year, when her daughter finally left school after struggling to attend for a long time. Today, Rhonda talks about that time and how difficult it was. And she talks abou…

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Surgical Approaches to Foregut Conditions with James Mark Harris, MD 14:14

1y ago14:14

14:14

Those suffering with foregut diseases can often find a long-term cure through surgery. James Mark Harris, MD, is a general surgeon in the MUSC Health Floyd Medical Group and has extensive experience in foregut surgery. In this episode, he talks about the often complex foregut procedures he offers and how they can change the lives of his patients wi…

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#44 From high school teaching to unschooling, with Angela Harders in Maryland 39:46

1y ago39:46

39:46

Today I'm chatting with Angela Harders who lives in Maryland with her two children, who are now 9 and 4. Angela was a public high school teacher for 12 years. And although she took her daughter out of school four years ago when her daughter was five, she continued to work as a public school teacher for three more years, until it felt too at odds wi…

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