#WakeUpWalkTowards is a podcast from the heart, at the intersection of spirituality, justice, and healing. Catherine Cadden, Jiva Manske, and Jordan Torres interview elders, young organizers, artists, healers, and changemakers building beyond climate crisis and colonial collapse to heal our past, reimagine our present, and protect our future.
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Liberation Now is a podcast about research, practice and activism around healing and liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. We share inspirational content and stories to provide hope and possibilities for a more liberated future.
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(Wo)Men Speak Out is an organization dedicated to eradicating rape, sexual assault and gender violence. We seek to educate both men and women, cultivating healthy relationships and gender equity. The (Wo)Men Speak Out BLOG is a collaboration of survivors, advocates and writers who share our mission. We welcome your comments: [email protected]
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Social Work Beginnings is a student hosted podcast engaging with instructors, agencies and members of the social work community in Canada. As we strive to learn to become effective social workers at the beginning of our careers, we seek to amplify the on-going work to advance social justice in Canada within social work. This podcast was born out of a desire to equitably increase the accessibility of opportunity to learn outside the classroom about our diverse field. https://www.swbeginnings.ca
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Ever wondered how therapy really works? In this podcast, we sit down with licensed therapists to explore the tools they use in modern therapy—breaking them down in a way that’s easy to understand. Along the way, we get to know the clinicians behind the work, uncovering their insights, experiences, and what drives them to help others. Whether you’re curious about therapy, seeking mental health tips, or just love deep conversations, we’d love to have you join us. Discover the tools of therapy— ...
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This podcast seeks to challenge the commonly held assumptions about Japan as harmonious, homogeneous, and traditional by recasting its history as a history of conflict and change, as the history of class struggles, from anti-capitalist, anti-imperialist, anti-colonial, and intersectional perspectives.
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Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture
Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown
Join feminist coaches Taina Brown and Becky Mollenkamp for casual (and often deep) conversations about business, current events, politics, pop culture, and more. We’re not perfect activists or allies! These are our real-time, messy feminist perspectives on the world around us. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: • Why is feminism important today? • What is intersectional feminism? • Can capitalism be ethical? • What does liberation mean? • Equity vs. equality ...
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A podcast that promotes entrepreneurs, musicians, and artist services to increase their customer base. Guests discuss their journey and success. Click and follow me. Let Me be your voice to the world!
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Because libraries and archives are never neutral. Taking a closer look at the relationships between organizing information and community organizing. We talk to information professionals, activists, and other insightful folks who have thoughts about what we mean when we say, “knowledge is power”. Hosted by two new librarians figuring things out as we go. We are based on the unceded and ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.
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Into Liberation: A podcast about transformative change, inclusion, and building a more just and compassionate world
VISIONS, Inc.
Into Liberation is a production of VISIONS, Inc, a non-profit organization that offers effective tools to help individuals and organizations communicate across differences and forge connections that drive collective success. Since 1984, we’ve offered research-based, time-tested approaches to cross-cultural learning that invite participants to engage in equity and inclusion work, starting at the personal and interpersonal levels and expanding to include changes toward institutional and cultur ...
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Don’t Call Me Resilient
The Conversation, Vinita Srivastava, Dannielle Piper, Krish Dineshkumar, Jennifer Moroz, Rehmatullah Sheikh, Kikachi Memeh, Ateqah Khaki, Scott White
Host Vinita Srivastava dives into conversations with experts and real people to make sense of the news, from an anti-racist perspective. From The Conversation Canada.
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Join us each week for deep, real conversations about how we can all be more inclusive leaders in our workplaces and communities. In intimate conversations with advocates, activists, and allies, TED speaker and author Melinda Briana Epler provides a safe space to learn, build empathy for each other, and understand tangible actions we can all take. You can join us live too! Details at https://ally.cc
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A Social Enterprise helping people who come to make a new live in the UK to live a inclusive life through telling our stories and sharing with each other.
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Mothers are tired of anti-mother misogyny, household labor inequality, and a culture that expects mothers to bear the burdens of its many shortcomings--all without complaint. Mothers are vital to feminism, and have been neglected in feminist discourse for far too long. Mothers are constantly told that political problems are personal--that if we communicate better, mother better, behave better, things will improve. The only path to change is through widespread political change. That's what th ...
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A podcast for collective (un)learning in the struggle for intersectional liberation. We focus on educational realms, expanding to other societal areas. We share our stories as academics as well as those of our featured guests, including disability activists involved with multifaceted dimensions of system’s equity, self-determination efforts, anti-ableist and antiracist liberation. Join us as co-conspirators. This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DES_podcast
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If you've ever wondered what makes "reply guys" tick, why we fall for emotionally manipulative language in politics, why meetings suck, or how music can reshape your brain, we have the answers! Tune in to PsyberSpace™ every Monday morning and understand your world a little better each week. PsyberSpace explores the evolving landscape where psychology, media, culture, and digital technology converge. Each episode unpacks the impact of tech on our minds, our culture, our work, and our society. ...
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Post-peasant commies Dan and Jack read over bits of theory each week in an effort to understand the worldwide state of socialism. Email: [email protected]
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Can you build a business based on… “calm?” Host Susan Boles looks beyond the usual metrics of success to help you build a business where calm is the new KPI. With over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur, CFO, and COO, Susan shares the business strategies that lead to a business with comfortable margins—financial, emotional, energetic, and scheduling margins. Join her and her guests as they counter the prevailing “wisdom” about business growth, productivity, and success to provide a fr ...
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The French activist, novelist and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986) is more popular than ever. In this podcast, we ask how her political commitments have shaped her writing as well as her public interventions: existentialism, Marxism, anti-colonialism and, finally feminism. This podcast, starting from Beauvoir’s social and political engagement, asks to what extent De Beauvoir provides important tools for diagnosing the present and offering a prognosis for the future. Her life and wo ...
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Hello and welcome to the Leaders With A Heart Podcast, showcasing enlightened entrepreneurs, true and genuine Leaders With A Heart, building and running purposeful and impactful businesses around the world and in all areas. And to inspire other entrepreneurs to do good so that together, we can make this world a better and more positive world. One Heart Centered Entrepreneur at a time, one business at a time, one story at a time. I invite you on this journey with me and I salute you, my fello ...
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Healing Beyond the Surface: Trauma, Attachment, and Anti-Oppressive Therapy with Sakinaa Rock
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56:57This episode focuses on trauma-informed therapy and working with survivors of abuse. We explore how to build trust, address denial, and apply attachment theory in clinical practice. The conversation also highlights the role of supervision, therapeutic alliances, and navigating power dynamics. Special attention is given to supporting trans and gende…
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Pay Me When You Win: A Revenue Sharing Model for Coaches & Consultants
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33:01Most advice about scaling a service business means giving up the work you love or cranking your rates until clients walk away. But what if you could grow your revenue with your clients—without adding more to your plate? In this episode, Susan revisits a standout 2019 interview with business coach Lacey Sites, who doubled her revenue without taking …
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Words They Don’t Want You to Say: The Psychology of Linguistic Oppression
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31:19The Power of Language: Unveiling the Psychology of Linguistic Control In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychology behind the control and censorship of language, examining how it impacts us psychologically, socially, and politically. The discussion touches on historical and contemporary examples, including the strateg…
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In this episode of Messy Liberation, Becky and Taina go deep on how to stay informed and engaged without burning out. They talk about the importance of limiting your news intake, ditching moral judgment about productivity, and embracing self-care that actually nourishes you (hint: it’s not a face mask). From managing chronic illness to laughing in …
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Understanding Kids: OCD, Divorce, and Culturally Informed Therapy with Chandler Donny
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50:06In this episode, host Dustin Oliver sits down with child and adolescent therapist Chandler Donny to explore the unique challenges and breakthroughs in therapy with young clients. They dive into topics like OCD in children, the emotional impact of divorce, and how to build trust with resistant or withdrawn kids. Chandler shares clinical insights on …
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Liberation Now Ep 16: Storytelling as Liberation
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35:48In this episode, Helen Neville and B. Andi Lee speak with Dr. Matthew Miller about storytelling as liberation. Dr. Miller shares his personal journey and the origin story of the SPOKENproject, which promotes coping with, resisting, surviving, and healing from racism through storytelling. Listen in to explore the transformative power of storytelling…
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134. Pedagogy of the Oppressed | Paulo Freire
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1:09:00You ever noticed that the 8 hour working day is like...................the same as school, man?Reading: Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1968) by Paulo FreireSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: discord.gg/Be6dQ6hvBy Jack & Dan
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No Gatekeepers, No Girl Bosses: We’re Building the Coaching Community We Always Wanted
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52:05Becky and Taina are pulling back the curtain on the newest thing they’re building together: the Messy Liberation Coaches Circle—a community for people who coach (formally or informally) and want to practice coaching through a liberatory, feminist, and anti-capitalist lens. In this episode, they share the messy, honest backstory of how the group evo…
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Beyond Abstinence: Rethinking Substance Use Treatment, Boundaries, and Recovery with Julie River
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1:10:30What if recovery wasn’t just about stopping the use of a substance — but about understanding why it was there in the first place? In this episode, I speak with Julie River, LPC, NCC, clinical director and therapist at Atlas Behavioral Health, about what truly person-centered substance use treatment can look like. We explore the daily experience o…
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First, Do Harm: The Dark Side of Psychology's Troubled Legacy
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33:46Unearthing Psychology's Shadow: A Critical Examination In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the dark history of psychology, exploring its entanglements with colonialism, racism, sexism, and eugenics. The episode sheds light on how psychological theories and practices have upheld oppressive systems and sometimes caused harm. …
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Four-Hour Work Year? The Hidden Power of Licensing Your Services
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41:18Tired of hitting a wall with your client-based business? You don’t have to build a course or start a membership to scale. In this episode of Calm is the New KPI, host Susan Boles talks with Janet Alexandersson—an international licensing lawyer and founder of Piggy Bank Legal—about how licensing can become a powerful, margin-creating revenue stream …
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Small Anti-Fascist Actions With Big Impact: Snail Mail, Swaps, and Solidarity
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44:37Feeling helpless about the state of the world? Same. In this episode, Becky and Taina serve up a spicy mix of rage and real talk about how to practice anti-fascism and anti-capitalism without burning yourself out. From mailing junk to the White House as protest (yes, really!) to joining tool libraries and neighborhood swaps, they share ideas that a…
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LOL at Democracy? How Memes Normalize Authoritarianism
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20:17The Dangers of Trivializing Fascism: How Memes Shape Our Politics In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the often overlooked impact of political memes on our digital and real-world environments. While memes may seem harmless or even humorous on the surface, they can trivialize serious issues such as authoritarianism and fascis…
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133. Red Dust: The Transition to Capitalism in China | Chuang
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1:36:34Sure China has billionaires, a strictly enforced class system, State Owned Enterprises that are evaluated on stock market performance, private property, wage labor and commodity production but is it REALLY capitalism guysReading: Red Dust (2019) by Chuang.Send us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: https:/…
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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Misogynoir, and the Fight for Creative Liberation
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1:03:12In this powerhouse episode, Becky and Taina go deep on the tangled roots of American music—from Negro spirituals and funk to country and bluegrass—and how Black artists have always shaped the sounds we now call “mainstream.” They unpack Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter backlash, how misogynoir fuels that criticism, and the difference between cultural apprec…
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Uncertain Times: How We Make Decisions When We Don't Know What's Coming
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22:38Navigating Uncertainty: Understanding Its Impact on Decision Making In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the complexities of uncertainty and its effects on decision-making. Leslie explores the psychological and physiological responses to uncertainty, including the role of the amygdala and the concept of Intolerance of Uncert…
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A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Stearns
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1:17:17Longtime VISIONS consultant and psychologist Dr. Sarah Stearns shares her story, starting with her rural Connecticut upbringing to becoming a founding consultant with VISIONS Inc. In addition to talking about her personal and professional trajectory, she shares how her own experiences with discrimination fueled her commitment to multicultural work …
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Calmer Capacity: Use Automation and AI to Lighten Your Client Load
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38:44You’ve duct-taped your service business together with tools and automations. But now things are breaking, you’re chasing Zapier errors, and client delivery is starting to feel like a drag. What if the next step wasn’t hiring a team or flattening your services—but turning your system into the service? In this episode, we're geeking out with Dylan Ki…
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Remembering Kazuo Ishikawa and the Sayama Incident w/ Miho Kim
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1:25:44Miho Kim joins the show to discuss the life of Kazuo Ishikawa, the Japanese criminal (in)justice system, and the Buraku Liberation Movement. Kazuo was a man of the outcaste Buraku origin who was falsely accused of murdering a female high school student in 1963 when he was 24, a case known as the Sayama Incident. Following Kazuo’s arrest, the police…
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United in Opposition: How the Psychology of Anti-Fandom Fueled America's Recent Protest
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22:16Unraveling Fan Psychology in Social Movements: Insights from the Hands-Off Protest In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the intersection of fan behavior and social movements, using her early research and the recent Hands-Off protest as case studies. Poston digs into the mechanisms behind successful progressive movements, high…
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Visioning a Feminist Future: Building a Business and Life Rooted in Equity, Rest, and Reciprocity
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50:59Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown explore what it means to move from reactivity to proactive dreaming in business and life. They unpack how a feminist future isn't just a dream—it's a practical framework rooted in collective care, somatic awareness, and justice-based entrepreneurship. They weave in the wisdom of Black and Indigenous feminists like b…
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132. Peace for our Time | Critisticuffs
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1:09:22In which we regain our lost optimism.Reading: Peace for our Time (2025) by Critisticuffs, The American Sulla (2025) by Edith Fischer and Notes on the War (2025) by Jack ConradSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: https://discord.gg/273xScQKBy Jack & Dan
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S2 Ep6: Treating Children Like People Who Matter, With Dr. Naomi Fisher
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1:11:09“We depoliticize distress by locating it in the individual.” — Naomi Fisher Naomi Fisher helped me become a better mother without ever even meeting me. I stumbled across her work when one of my children was dealing with school anxiety. Doing so empowered me to take my child’s distress seriously and trust my instincts as a mother. In this podcast ep…
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Feminism Backlash or Male Fragility? Breaking Down the Gender Divide
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42:58In this fiery episode of Messy Liberation, feminist business coach Becky Mollenkamp and special guest Taina Brown dive into the growing generational divide around gender equality. Sparked by Cosmo's recent “Feminism Recession” article and the global study it references, this episode unpacks the backlash to feminism among Gen Z men, the weaponizatio…
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The Persuasion Matrix - When Marketing Becomes Propaganda
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38:12Marketing and Propaganda Unveiled In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the pervasive challenge of marketing and propaganda, drawing parallels between commercial and ideological influence. She discusses the psychological mechanisms behind effective marketing and propaganda, including social proof, scarcity, authority, and ide…
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The world is in crisis – what role should our universities be playing?
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43:25Across the globe, we're witnessing a rise in far-right movements. Just a few weeks ago, the far-right AfD party in Germany secured second place. This marks the first time a far-right party has gained this level of power in the country since the Second World War. Germany is not alone in this trend: Italy, Hungary, Finland, Slovakia, Czech Republic a…
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The Anti-Call Sales Process: Build Trust, Close Deals, Keep Your Calendar Clear
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40:32Eliminate Sales Calls? Yes, Really. What if your entire sales process could feel human, high-touch, and not require a single call? This week on Calm is the New KPI, I’m joined by Becky Pierson Davidson, founder of Affinity Collective, a product strategy agency for community-driven businesses. Becky shares how she’s turned the traditional, time-cons…
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Neuroscience Explained: Happiness Myth, Collective Trauma, Manifestation, Attention Spans & More
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52:59In this episode, neuroscientist Dr. Kaela Singleton joins us to discuss the neuroscience behind manifestation, dopamine hacking, and why happiness isn’t a sustainable state. We explore how trauma and epigenetics impact the brain, why radical self-care is essential, and the intersection of neuroscience and systemic oppression. Kaela also shares insi…
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The Science of Trust: Building Psychological Safety in Today's Workplace
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23:26Enhancing Workplace Dynamics: The Critical Role of Psychological Safety In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the concept of psychological safety in the workplace. She explains its definition, importance, and methods to cultivate it amidst personal and corporate politics. Drawing on insights from cognitive psychology, neurosc…
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131. Neither Vertical Nor Horizontal | Rodrigo Nunes
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1:03:29In which we inaugurate the Chantal Mouffe era of the show.Reading: Neither Vertical Nor Horizontal (2021) by Rodrigo NunesSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: https://discord.gg/EAHjv96UBy Jack & Dan
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S2 Ep5: Revolutionary motherhood, the life cycle of an activist, and motherwhelm, with Beth Berry
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56:43The silencing and targeting of mothers is a deliberate act of damaging the next generation and attacking women. When we rob mothers of their power, we slow the process of human liberation. Beth Berry is a coach, mentor, and seasoned mother and activist who works with mothers to access their power so they can be changemakers. In this podcast episode…
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Frayed Connections: The Psychology of Friendships in the Digital Era
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23:38The Psychology of Digital Friendships: Navigating Connections in the Digital Age In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston explores the profound psychological mechanisms underlying friendships in the digital era. The episode digs into how technology affects emotional labor, reciprocity, and vulnerability in relationships. Highlighting rese…
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The Ethics of Reality TV: Trauma, Consent & Capitalism
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48:17Reality TV is entertaining, but at what cost? In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into The Ultimatum: Queer Love, exploring how reality TV manipulates emotions, exploits trauma, and raises serious ethical concerns. They discuss the psychology behind our obsession with reality TV, the impact on mental health, and why binge-wa…
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16. Rethinking Disability in Math: A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Lambert
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48:13In this episode of the DES podcast, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Lambert, associate professor at UC Santa Barbara, to discuss her groundbreaking book Rethinking Disability in Mathematics: A UDL Math Classroom Guide for Grades K-8. Dr. Lambert shares powerful stories about disability, inclusion, and the need to reimagine math education as a space of …
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15. Rejections, Resistance, and Reconnection: Disability, Academia, and Activism
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25:38In this episode of the DES, co-hosts Paulo and Alexis return after a long break to discuss their latest academic work, activism, and the evolving political landscape. They explore the power of rejected scholarship as a catalyst for new ideas, the intersections of disability justice with broader social movements, and the urgent need for cross-coalit…
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Can Friendship Be a KPI? How Relationships Shape a Sustainable Business with Tara Robertson
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29:50Business is personal—so why do we so often separate relationships from our work? In this episode, Tara Robertson, leadership coach and DEI consultant, shares why she set a KPI around the number of new friends she makes this year. We explore how measuring relationships impacts not only joy but also business sustainability. Tara realized that working…
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The Risk Paradox: Why We Fear Sharks But Text While Driving
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25:41Why Humans Struggle with Risk Assessment: Understanding Our Cognitive Biases In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the complexities of human risk assessment. Despite relying on this critical cognitive skill every day, humans often misjudge risks due to emotional biases, misinformation, and stress. From relationships and work …
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Surviving the News Cycle: Strategies for Long-Term Resistance
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44:47In this episode, we explore the challenges of staying engaged in activism without burning out. We discuss the emotional toll of activism, the importance of balancing activism and self-care, and how to navigate political exhaustion while maintaining momentum. We also unpack the role of joy in activism, strategies for self-preservation in social just…
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130. Dialectical Thinking and Science | Pierfrancesco Biasetti
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59:29Alright, this time we're really gonna figure out what dialectics is.Reading: Dialectical Thinking and Science: The Case of Richard Lewontin, Dialectical Biologist (2020) by Pierfrancesco BiasettiSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: https://discord.gg/FUpZKFE3…
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S2 Ep4: The shock of motherhood in a patriarchy, with Mary Catherine Starr
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1:12:48“I think about and write about this all the time, and yet I still think there’s something wrong with me that it’s so hard for me. It’s so hard to separate what we’ve been told…from the truth, which is that it’s not us.” — Mary Catherine Starr Patriarchy tells everyone motherhood is easy, and demands that mothers perform ease. The pressure to do thi…
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The Fragile Male Ego: How Gender and Power Dynamics Hold Everyone Back
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47:39In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive deep into how the fragile male ego shapes business, politics, and social structures. From toxic masculinity in business to the role of male fragility in politics, they explore how gender and power dynamics reinforce exploitation, scarcity, and entitlement. They also discuss the myth of ethical …
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Mind Locked: The Surprising Psychology Behind Our Resistance to Change
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1:05:08The Psychology of Changing Minds: Unpacking Cognitive Barriers and Strategies In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs deep into the complex psychology behind changing minds in a divided society. The episode, which runs longer than usual at 60 minutes, explores how cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, and identity protection infl…
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S2 Ep3: The Patriarchal Playbook: How it controls both women and men
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1:18:37The Patriarchal Playbook is my term for the set of canned responses, expectations, and norms men follow without thinking. This concept helps clarify why the behavior of sexist men is both predictable and often nonsensical. In this episode, Jeff and I discuss how that playbook damages heterosexual relationships and limits women’s options. We also go…
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Unsolicited Response Rate: The Only Content Metric That Actually Matters
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52:15We all want our work to resonate—but how do we know if it actually does? In this episode, I sit down with storytelling and speaking expert Jay Acunzo to explore the concept of resonance over reach and how we can track something that feels inherently unmeasurable. Jay shares his Unsolicited Response Rate (URR) framework, a KPI designed to measure wh…
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The Intersection of Science and Social Justice: A Former Astrophysicist on Finding Community
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46:29In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown are joined by Dra. Nicole Cabrera-Salazar, a former astrophysicist turned social impact consultant, to discuss the challenges women of color face in STEM, the problem with DEI in science, and the complexities of leaving academia for activism. Dra. Cabrera-Salazar shares her experience as a Latina sc…
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The Shadows Within: How Disgust and Shame Break Society
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21:49The Hidden Power of Disgust and Shame: Unveiling Ancient Emotions in Modern Society In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the psychological forces of disgust and shame, exploring their ancient roots and modern implications. The episode sheds light on how these emotions shape our identities, enforce social norms, and influence…
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AI-generated influencers: A new wave of cultural exploitation?
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34:36Virtual influencers are becoming more popular and prevalent everyday. A full-blown industry has sprung up around them – an industry with agencies and companies dedicated to creating and managing them, with some of the top personas earning into the millions annually. But our guest today has noticed a troubling pattern – many virtual influencers are …
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Fighting Political Despair: How to Stay Engaged Without Burning Out
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36:31In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown dive into the emotional and political turmoil of the current moment, discussing RFK Jr.'s appointment, Project 2025, and the SAVE Act's potential impact on voter suppression. They explore the balance between political despair and activism, the importance of self-care as resistance, and how communiti…
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Breaking the Cycle: Confronting and Changing Toxic Work Environments
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30:26Navigating and Transforming Toxic Workplaces In this episode of PsyberSpace, host Leslie Poston digs into the pervasive issue of toxic workplaces. The discussion covers identifying toxic behaviors such as micromanagement, harassment, and discriminatory practices and their detrimental effects on mental and physical health. The role of leadership, pa…
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129. Antiindividualistic Individuality: Anarchism's Legacy | Gabriel Kuhn
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1:02:30How do you do communal politics in an individualized, atomized world? How do you do individualism in a communal world?Reading: Antiindividualistic Individuality: Anarchism's Legacy (the early 1990s) by Gabriel KuhnSend us a question, comment or valid concern: auxiliarystatements(at)gmail.comDISCORD: discord.gg/CD8wXpzc…
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