Best Mike Azzalina Podcasts (2024)

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The Heartbeats of Education with Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. 21:04

30d ago21:04

21:04

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Mike Azzalina, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Mike joins us to discuss navigating the nuances of creating inclusive communities, starting with the simple yet profound act of showing up for others. Mike shares personal stories from his journey, including his own challenges growing up with a heart condi…

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Center for Restorative Justice at West Virginia Wesleyan College 22:43

20h ago22:43

22:43

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Debra Dean Murphy, Ph.D. and Jess Scott, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher…

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Conflict and Connection in Higher Ed with Jeff Godowski, M.Ed. 21:26

8d ago21:26

21:26

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jeff Godowski, M.Ed., to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Claire is joined again by co-host Associate Director for the Collaborative Center for Restorative Practices in Higher Education Kaleigh Mrowka, Ph.D. In this series of episodes, we explore the use of restorative practices in higher education through variou…

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Heart Strong Work: Improving Workplace Culture with Dr. Linda Kligman 21:40

15d ago21:40

21:40

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes IIRP President, Linda Kligman, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Kligman joins us to discuss her new book, Heart Strong Work: Improving Workplace Culture, and share her journey and insights into creating inclusive and participatory workplaces. From her unique metaphor of the heart, inspired by her dau…

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From the Classroom to Home with Michelle Jacobs 22:28

23d ago22:28

22:28

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michelle Jacobs to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  In this episode, Claire is joined by co-host, IIRP Instructor and Implementation Coach Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. Mike has over 16 years of experience in public education as an elementary school teacher, assistant principal, and principal across elementary and middle …

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Chapter 20: Toxic Positivity 11:02

26d ago11:02

11:02

On this episode of "The Prequel", Mike answers a question he is asked very often. How do we avoid the idea of "Toxic Positivity" or trying to force others to only feel positive emotions despite what their experiences are. He dives into the difference between realistic positivity, creating a brave space for belonging, and allowing people to experien…

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Chapter 18: The Beginner in Us 10:04

1M ago10:04

10:04

Mike spends this episode of "The Prequel" pushing an important reminder. As life presents us new opportunities, we have all sorts of emotions attached to them. We might feel nervous, excited, joy, thrill, and more. Being a beginner comes with a sense of excitement (and maybe a side of nerves). As we settle in, it is possible that the joy subsides. …

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Disruptive Education: Envisioning a New Way with Bobby Morgan 22:09

1M ago22:09

22:09

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Bobby Morgan to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Bobby joins us and reflects on his early struggles as a teacher and the realization that traditional teaching methods were not effective in modern classrooms. He shares how his experiences led him to embrace restorative practices and culturally responsive teaching t…

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Chapter 18: Time to Reflect 10:54

1M ago10:54

10:54

We are back for another episode of "The Prequel" and Mike is looking back to look ahead. He reminds us that sometimes in life, reflection can take us further than rushing too far ahead of ourselves. The ability to slow down and understand the experiences we confront on our journeys help us learn how to show up down the road. Subscribe to the YouTub…

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Peacekeepers: Youth Empowerment with Jen Williams 23:04

1M ago23:04

23:04

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jen Williams to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Jen joins us to share her journey of developing a restorative practices based program at her former middle school. The program was born out of a necessity to address conflicts and empower students. Through anecdotes and reflections, Jen illustrates moments where st…

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Chapter 17: Work in Progress 10:23

2M ago10:23

10:23

"The Prequel" is back and taking a look at our measure of perfection. Mike walks us through toward the idea that we are forever a work in progress. He challenges us to never stop working on ourselves and discusses ways in which he has been able to continue working on himself throughout his own life. As Mike says in the episode, "Human being is a ve…

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Youth and Communities: From Micro to Macro with Rick Kelly 19:24

2M ago19:24

19:24

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Rick Kelly to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Rick joins us to discuss the importance of embracing vulnerability and courage in restorative work with youth inside and outside the justice system. He highlights the shift from traditional justice models to truly preventative approaches. He notes that eliminating th…

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Community Wisdom with Stephanie “Sal” Lee and Donna Lekander 18:45

2M ago18:45

18:45

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Stephanie “Sal” Lee and Donna Lekander from the Carlton County Restorative Justice Program to the Restorative Works! Podcast.  Stephanie and Donna join us and provide valuable perspectives on fostering healing and accountability in their respective roles. They discuss the critical role of meeting the changing nee…

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Transforming Police Practice with Kerry Clamp, Ph. D. 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kerry Clamp, Ph. D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. Kerry Clamp joins us to discuss insights from her extensive research and experience in transforming police practice through restorative approaches. She traces the origins of restorative-based policy, highlighting its proven impact on addressing youth off…

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Building a New Reality with IIRP founder Ted Wachtel 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes founder and former president of the IIRP, Ted Wachtel, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Ted joins us to discuss how restorative practices extend beyond formal processes like conferences and mediations, encompassing everyday interactions and informal methods of conflict resolution. He reflects on his journey of …

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Wichita Series: Culture of Connection with Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jenna McGovern and Diana Santillian to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their…

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Wichita Series: Proactive Strategies with Glen Williams and Lan Huynh 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Glen Williams and Lan Huynh to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across their distric…

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Wichita Series: Challenges and Triumphs of Large-Scale Restorative Practices Implementation 20:45

3M ago20:45

20:45

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michele Ingenthron and Fabián Armendariz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. This series of episodes highlights the work of restorative practitioners in the Wichita Public School District, the largest school district in Kansas, and their commitment to the large-scale implementation of restorative practices across …

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Restorative Filmmaking - Exploring the Narrative with Jalyn Baity 23:23

3M ago23:23

23:23

The Restorative Works! Podcast is one year old! Thank you for listening! Welcome to season 2! Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Jalyn Baity to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Jalyn speaks with us about his recent film production, "STATISTICS.” Adapted from a poem he wrote, the narrative follows DJ, a grieving and misguided youth, as he reconciles…

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Chapter 16: Be Limitless 7:19

3M ago7:19

7:19

On this week's episode of "The Prequel," Mike reflects on the limitless opportunities we have each day to make a difference in the world. How do we take advantage of it? Are we scared of taking the steps we have to take? Do our thoughts get in the way while others are out there doing what we can to add to our own greatness? Mike takes us on the ref…

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From Surviving to Thriving With Cheyenne E. Rhodes 20:55

4M ago20:55

20:55

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Cheyenne E. Rhodes to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Cheyenne speaks with us about her insights into the evolution of her approach to intervention, realizing the need for trauma-informed care, positive behavioral support, and restorative practices. She shares examples of the power of data analysis in shaping int…

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Chapter 15: Be the One 7:53

4M ago7:53

7:53

Another week and another episode of "The Prequel" is here! In this episode, Mike focuses on how we can be someone's favorite person. He discusses one of his favorite songs and the ways in which we can live out the important lyrics in simple ways for the people we meet in our daily lives. Mike pushes us to move past the idea that making a HUGE diffe…

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The Human Side of Education with Brian Bereman and Carlos Muñoz 19:51

4M ago19:51

19:51

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Brian Bereman and Carlos Munoz to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Brian and Carlos speak with us about their experiences training and sustaining restorative practices across schools in the Bronx borough of New York City. Brian and Carlos share stories of empathy and compassion, illustrating the transformative eff…

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Chapter 14: Weight of the Challenge 7:31

4M ago7:31

7:31

Mike is back with another episode of "The Prequel" for us to consider how to improve our lives and the lives of those around us. In this episode, he takes a look at the challenges that we face. Do we carry the mountains with us or try to climb them instead? He takes a look at times he did both and the differences he felt. Mike will challenge you to…

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Nurturing Belonging in Schools with Carrie Gilman 21:11

4M ago21:11

21:11

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carrie Gilman to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Carrie speaks with us about the importance of addressing the deep need for belonging in students, particularly those most marginalized in society. She delves into the challenges of engaging parents and the community at large. Carrie highlights the creation of youth…

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Chapter 13: Choices 8:29

4M ago8:29

8:29

On this episode of "The Prequel," Mike is in his Harry Potter Era. As he finished off the first book awhile back, a quote stuck out to him. Mike takes a close look at the ways that the choices we make define our character far more than our abilities. He highlights how making the choice to show up for others in times of need and showing kindness eac…

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Addressing the Disconnect with Sethu Nair 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Sethu Laxmi Nair to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Sethu speaks with us about her work in conflict management and how she has seen global, political, and cultural events weigh heavily in instances of interpersonal conflict, acknowledging collective exhaustion that has become a norm in the modern human experience…

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Restorative Practices in Chicago Schools with Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D. Part 2 22:33

4M ago22:33

22:33

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Education Lab to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Fatemeh and Ben join us as we continue our conversation from part one and dive deeper into the large-scale research they conducted in partnership with Chicago Public Schools. Fate…

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Chapter 12: Be Yourself 10:57

5M ago10:57

10:57

"Your time is limited. Don't waste it trying to be someone else." Steve Jobs said it best. And Mike is off and running in this week's episode about why it is so important to be authentic. Mike explores times in his own life that he put on a mask to be anyone other than himself. He reflects on why that might have been the case, and hopes you will do…

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Restorative Practices in Chicago Schools with Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D. – Part 1 22:22

5M ago22:22

22:22

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Fatemeh Momeni, Ph.D., and Ben Feigenberg, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago Education Lab to the Restorative Works! Podcast. In partnership with Chicago Public Schools, the Education Lab research team, including Fatemeh and Ben, evaluated the effect of restorative practices implemented in schools across the …

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Chapter 11: Reach Out 8:57

5M ago8:57

8:57

For some of us, asking for help is perhaps one of life's most difficult challenges. For whatever reason, when we are faced with a challenge that takes a lot of energy, we are more likely to let ourselves become frustrated than we are seek out help. In this episode, Mike takes some time on his own reservations in asking for help. He invites you to d…

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Stories of Central America, Friendship, and Restorative Leadership with Flor García Mencos 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Flor García Mencos to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Flor speaks with us about her co-authored book, Encounters with Restorative Practices: Restorative Stories in Central America and the Dominican Republic. The book is a collection of stories written by restorative practitioners that describe the unique social c…

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Chapter 10: Be Ready to Adjust 11:07

5M ago11:07

11:07

Mike is back with another episode this week for all of us to reflect on when we might need to adjust. Life will change at the drop of the hat. The expected will become the unexpected. In order to write our stories in the most productive ways, we must be ready to change with the change. Mike walks us through how he learned to adjust, and the steps w…

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Right Brain Restorative Practices with Carlos Alvarez 23:50

5M ago23:50

23:50

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Carlos Alvarez to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Carlos speaks with us about right-brain restorative practices, which focuses on an individual's right-brain neurobiological and psychological capacity. These brain regions influence the balance of self-regulation and motivation. Carlos discusses the importance of …

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Chapter 9: Dealing with Uncertainty 13:45

5M ago13:45

13:45

The Prequel is back for another season, but Mike has changed the game just a bit. He wants to give you short snippets of thoughts to start each week. While he enjoyed the interviews and hearing the stories of others, this season is dedicated to the ways in which we can all contribute to our own prequel as well as that of others. On our season premi…

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Voice to Power in Restorative Justice with Marlee Liss 21:01

5M ago21:01

21:01

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Marlee Liss to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Marlee speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. Her case made history as the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice processes through the courts. She describes her experience in the traditional court system as one whe…

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Looking Back to Move Forward with Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul 19:19

6M ago19:19

19:19

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Chief Adam Waterbear DePaul to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Adam speaks with us about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania’s relational culture of communal input, a multidimensional leadership that seeks council from many members, not just a single or small group of leaders. This leadership model platforms variou…

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Relational Mindset in Leadership with Justin Mui of LCCS 24:17

6M ago24:17

24:17

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Justin Mui to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Justin speaks with us about the importance of having a relational mindset in leadership. He explains that this is a mindset geared toward growth, personally and professionally. It finds ways to effectively and efficiently build healthy relationships in the workplace s…

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Increasing Resiliency – Public Health Approaches with Lorenn Walker, J.D., M.P.H. 19:36

6M ago19:36

19:36

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Lorenn Walker, J.D., M.P.H., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Lorenn speaks with us about her public health approaches to working with the criminal legal system. Through diversion, Lorenn’s work addresses criminal issues that are better dealt with using proactive approaches instead of punitive ones. She address…

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Finding Radical Acceptance and Communal Courage with Micheal Nelson 18:50

6M ago18:50

18:50

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michael Nelson, cast member of The Prison Within documentary, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Micheal speaks with us about his work with incarcerated individuals who committed crimes in their youth at Kid C.A.T. Through restorative practices, Michael engages these individuals to explore radical acceptance and …

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“The Prison Within” with Erin Kenway and Katherin Hervey 21:34

7M ago21:34

21:34

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Erin Kenway and Katherin Hervey to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Erin and Kathrine discuss their award-winning documentary film The Prison Within, which follows the powerful stories of survivors of violent crime and incarcerated individuals as they participate in an innovative restorative justice program to hea…

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“Be this framework” - Embodying Restorative Justice with Kerrie Sellen 18:34

7M ago18:34

18:34

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Kerrie Sellen to the Restorative Works! Podcast, World Conference series. This series of conversations was held during the 2023 IIRP World Conference, Building Thriving Communities, A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices, held in Detroit, MI, October 2-4, 2023. Kerrie speaks about engaging in work with …

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Normalizing Family Group Conferences in the Netherlands with Hedda van Lieshout 23:16

7M ago23:16

23:16

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Hedda van Lieshout, to the Restorative Works! Podcast, World Conference series. This series of conversations were held during the 2023 IIRP World Conference, Building Thriving Communities, A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices, held in Detroit, MI, October 2-4, 2023. Hedda speaks with us about the work…

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Courageous Conversations with Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt 22:57

7M ago22:57

22:57

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Shelley Jones-Holt, Ed.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast, World Conference series. This series of conversations were held during the 2023 IIRP World Conference, Building Thriving Communities: A Radical Approach Through Restorative Practices, held in Detroit, MI, October 2-4, 2023. Dr. Shelley shares with us h…

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The Past, Present, and Future of Secondary Alternative Education with Dr. Michael G. DeAntonio 23:05

8M ago23:05

23:05

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Michael G. DeAntonio, Ph.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Dr. DeAntonio tells the story of how Buxmont Academy, comprised of six alternative schools in eastern Pennsylvania, USA, came to be from the minds of the founders, Susan and Ted Wachtel. He explains how their ideas became the foundation of how we use…

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A Commitment to Change with Amy Dallas of the Vera Institute of Justice 18:19

8M ago18:19

18:19

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Amy Dallas, J.D., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Amy’s work with the Vera Institute of Justice is focused on supporting prosecution offices across the U.S. in making policy changes that divert community members from the justice system. These policy changes are accomplished through partnerships with offices in…

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A Reflection of the Space and Well-being with Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH – Part 2 23:31

8M ago23:31

23:31

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, Ph.D., M.P.H., to the Restorative Works! podcast public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the U.S. Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, with experts in the public health field. We continue the conversation with Dr. Florestal-…

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A Reflection of the Space and Well-being with Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH 24:32

8M ago24:32

24:32

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Raphael D. Florestal-Kevelier, PhD, MPH, to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. Dr. Florestal-Kevelier discusses the significance of cr…

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Public Health and Higher Education Through a Restorative Lens with Dr. Gina Baral Abrams 21:57

8M ago21:57

21:57

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Gina Baral Abrams, Dr.P.H., Ed.M., LSW, to the Restorative Works! Podcast public health series. Today we are discussing insights on Dr. Abrams’ recently published white paper, A Restorative Practices Strategy to Advance Community Health. Using a restorative framework provides community health professionals a huma…

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Finding Connection for Better Health with Dr. Sandro Galea 19:42

9M ago19:42

19:42

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Dr. Sandro Galea to the Restorative Works! Podcast, public health series. In this series of episodes, we discuss the US Surgeon General's recent report, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation with experts in the public health field. The US Surgeon General's report revealed how different generations are experien…

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