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Guest interviews
English
United States
67 episodes
since Aug. 27, 2022
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My guest today is Natalie Pennington.  Natalie Pennington is an Assistant Professor in the Relating and Organizing Area with specific interests in interpersonal communication and the use of communication technology. Dr. Pennington’s research focuses primarily on meeting social connection needs and …

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My guest today is Kathleen Yopp.  Kathleen is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 28 years of experience and the founder of Helping Hands Therapy in Virginia Beach, VA. Kathleen’s passion is helping parents and children achieve positive growth and development. Helping Hands Therapy Servic…
My guest today is Karen Malka.  Karen is a parent advocate coordinator at Pacer Center, which has the mission to improve educational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER Center is a nationally recognized nonprofit d…
My guest today is Maryann Hesse, an Embodied Authority Architect and the creator of the Authority Recalibration Method.  She has worked with high-achieving women for 30 years, diagnosing and helping them recalibrate the invisible internal dynamics that determine how power reponds to them, at the id…
In a world often clouded by mental health challenges, the power of creativity can serve as a beacon of hope. In this episode of Hopeful Conversations, host Kari Eckert speaks with Oliver Stephen, a multi-disciplinary artist from Wrexham, whose work not only captures the essence of his community but…
My guest today is Amanda Hardin is a Registered Nurse and nationally certified firearms instructor with over a decade of experience in firearm safety, emergency response, and personal defense education. Her work sits at the intersection of healthcare, public safety, and prevention, with a focus on …
My guest today is Devin Daniels, the Director of Adolescent Services at Cenikor Foundation in Houston, Texas.  More than 2 million teens in the US abuse drugs once every month. Teen substance use can quickly disrupt dreams before they even begin. The earlier we intervene, the better the outcome. Ea…
My guest today is Sarah Frank, an author and founder of the non-profit Simple Studies.  Simple Studies was founded in order to combat education inequity, especially in light of virtual learning in the midst of a global pandemic. The idea was, and still is, to provide students with free resources cr…
My guest today is Stacy Schaffer, an author and therapist, with over twenty years of experience helping children navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. Specializing in both grief and Synergetic Play Therapy, Stacy creates a safe and nurturing place where people can take a deep breath. She al…
My guest today is Lauren Beane, an author, keynote speaker, TEDx speaker and podcast host.  Laurent is the mom of two children and a Boston Terrier.   Lauren helps audiences take the leap and believe they are ready enough by offering tools, coaching, and her personal stories so they can embrace and…
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