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Welcome to the "Our Kids, Our Schools" podcast hosted by Alexis Morgan—your invaluable guide to the complex journey through your local education system. This podcast is a treasure trove of insights for parents, teachers, administrators, school board trustees, and community members alike. Every episode is designed to demystify the local education landscape and provide practical strategies for fostering a collaborative school community. We dissect complex policies, curriculum designs, and stak ...
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***Make Life Happen*** Effectively tackle the issues and opportunities of your life by listening to professionals, authors, success stories and psychologists on a broad range of topics. What ever life is bringing to you now, we discuss in depth. Are you marrying, raising children, divorcing, seeking romance, groping for money? Perhaps you are stuck and feeling depressed, anxious, angry. Feeling overweight, needing to stop smoking or beginning to exercise. Or perhaps angles toward success is ...
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Season 3 Out on Friday 11th Feb We're Back!!!! Welcome to the world of unhinged and bumbled up, Are you fed up of dating apps? Fed up of swiping left continously? Want to find a deeper connection? Just not getting that intimacy you want? Subconscious behaviours leading to falling into those same traps? Are you an anxious attachment style, keep running to those people because they show you a little attention? are you avoident? When things start to get serious you run the other way? we have yo ...
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In a world that often feels disconnected and anxious, is there a way to find connection and greater meaning in life? The Kindness and Compassion Podcast is a podcast about helping people find emotional and spiritual intelligence for greater meaning and peace in their lives. Drawing from the science of psychology, psychotherapy, along with the voices of spirituality and religion, this podcast explores how people can, and have, transformed their lives by finding deeper meaning in knowing thems ...
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Send us a text Join me for an inspiring conversation with Norm Stewart, the superintendent of the Marsing School District, as he discusses the successful implementation of the Community School Strategy in his district. Collaborating closely with the school board, Norm has witnessed firsthand the positive effects of this model on the school communit…
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Send us a text Join Alexis as the interviews T.J. Eriksen, Band Director at Eagle High School, as they dive into the vibrant world of music education in Idaho! T.J. is an inspiring band teacher who has transformed the music program into one of the finest in the state. We'll explore the joys and challenges of being a music educator in 2024. Get read…
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Send us a text Alexis sits down with Debbie Critchfield, the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Idaho, to explore what she is doing in her pivotal role in shaping the state’s education landscape. As the primary education leader, Debbie delves into her four key priorities which surround the ideas of: improving student literacy and math skills,…
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Send us a text In the exciting season opener, host Alexis Morgan sits down with Dr. Derek Bub, the superintendent of the West Ada School District, the largest district in Idaho, serving nearly 40,000 students. This engaging conversation covers essential topics relevant for parents and staff, providing behind-the-scenes insights into the district's …
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Send us a text Join us for the season finale as Alexis sits down with her friend and producer, Matt, to reflect on an incredible first season. In this episode, Alexis shares six profound takeaways from this journey, fittingly concluding the season with insights from the past year, echoing the takeaways presented at the end of each episode. Highligh…
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Send us a text In this episode, Alexis sits down with Marisela Pesina, the School Board Chairwoman for the Caldwell School District, to explore her journey from being the daughter of migrant workers to becoming a powerful advocate for her community. Marisela speaks about how she discovered her voice and turned it into a force for change, translatin…
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Send us a text Join Alexis in an enlightening conversation with Nicole Criner, the Director of External Relations and Development at the Idaho Association for Education of Young Children (ID AEYC), an organization that has been dedicated to supporting early childhood development for over 25 years. Founded by educators with a mission to help parents…
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Send us a text This week on the Our Kids Our Schools podcast, you get a PART 1 and PART 2, so be sure to listen to both as they are both being released TODAY. For the episode, Alexis welcomes back Matt Todd, the host of The Ranch podcast, for an enlightening discussion on the recent New York Times Best Seller, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Hai…
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Send us a text This week on the Our Kids Our Schools podcast, you get a PART 1 and PART 2, and you've made it to part 2. This episode is jammed packed full of what parents, school teachers and administrators, tech companies, and lawmakers can do to help with combating the impacts of the social media and technology on Gen Z. ...and the acknowledgeme…
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Send us a text Join host Alexis Morgan as she dives deep into conversation with Haley Regan, the assistant director of Community Schools. Since its inception in Idaho in 2016, the Community Schools strategy has been at the forefront of reimagining educational leadership and school-community integration across the United States. With the United Way …
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Send us a text In an intriguing twist to the ongoing dialogue about technology’s impact on children, special guest, Matt Todd, host of The Ranch podcast, sat down for an in-depth interview with Alexis. Their conversation took a hard look at a critical aspect of today's landscape—Kids and Tech: Balancing Kids' Safety and Digital Freedom. Matt, known…
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Send us a text Alexis, along with her guest Brad Cuddy, current school board member of the Lewiston School Board, takes an in-depth look at the strategic processes and the power of unified community engagement that led to the successful passage of a crucial school bond. This episode sheds light on the meticulous planning, leadership excellence, and…
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Send us a text In this inspirational episode, host Alexis engages in a heartfelt conversation with Luc Swensson, a dynamic Idaho teenager who has transformed his struggles into a source of strength not only for himself but for countless others across the nation. With a history of racing cars for kids with cancer, facing bullying for defying stereot…
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Send us a text Join Alexis in this inspiring episode as she sits down with Dr. Jared Talley, a professor at Boise State University with an extraordinary story of resilience and determination. Born and raised in the rural landscapes of Idaho, Dr. Talley shares his unique journey from dropping out of high school to eventually finding his passion and …
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Send us a text Alexis sits down with the state's education frontrunner, Superintendent Debbie Critchfield, to delve into the intricacies of her approach to leading Idaho's education system. Listen in as Superintendent Critchfield discusses her strategic plans for enhancing educational outcomes, her initiatives supporting educator excellence, and he…
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Send us a text In today's enlightening episode of "Capitol Conversations," Alexis and her guests delve into the heart of educational legislation with seasoned experts, Represenatives Sonia Galaviz and Chris Mathias, both of whom have diverse expertise in their educational and professional backgrounds. Our guests, instrumental in shaping Idaho's edu…
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Send us a text In this episode, host Alexis Morgan is joined by Quinn Perry, Deputy Chief and Government Affairs for the Idaho School Board Association. Alexis and Quinn delve into the pivotal role that school board members play in shaping the Idaho education system. They break down the essential duties of a school board member and provide insight …
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Send us a text In this special episode, Alexis has an in-depth conversation with her oldest son, Carter, a recent high school graduate of 2023. Carter shares his insightful perspective on important topics such as adjusting as a new kid at school, the dynamic student-teacher relationship, teenage stereotypes, and what it means for a teenager for adu…
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Send us a text In today's episode of Our Kids Our Schools, Alexis unravels the tapestry of school options available for K-12 students. Open enrollment is currently underway, making this a timely and critical conversation. Alexis brings her knowledge, hands-on experience, and unique insights to guide us through the nine different types of schooling …
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Send us a text Alexis welcomes guest Amy Curtis, a local Boise therapist, to explore the timeless stereotypes that teens face, framed through the lens of the cult classic, 'The Breakfast Club'.🎞️ It's a riveting and insightful discussion that sheds light on trends that have persisted for decades. This conversation contributes to the overall underst…
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Send us a text In this informative episode, Alexis dives into a fascinating research study on how parents and community members prefer to receive information about schools. The study critically examines whether data from government bodies or narratives from parents and nonprofit organizations are most influential. The findings revealed a clear pref…
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Send us a text In this captivating episode, Alexis delves into the intricacies of the Advanced Opportunities program available to all Idaho public education students. With a hefty sum of $4,125 at stake, Alexis dissects each aspect of the program to help parents comprehend how they can assist their students in accessing all the benefits available. …
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Send us a text In this episode, Alexis delves into the critical importance of school board members and emphasizes why your vote truly matters. Here are the major points covered: The value of your vote in local elections, specifically school board elections, and how it affects your community. The pivotal role school board members play in defining th…
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Send us a text Welcome to the momentous first episode of Our Kids, Our Schools, a podcast that promises to challenge, inspire, and reshape your perspective on education. The curious spark that ignited this journey was an article from The Atlantic: "The One Parenting Decision that Really Matters." Alexis Morgan connects the dots between this article…
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Are you looking for a fresh perspective on healthcare and healing? In this episode, we delve into the historical shift in medicine's focus from healing as the primary goal to the modern emphasis on diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and billing. Dr. Cohen argues that true healing is a biological phenomenon inherent in all living organisms, emphasizin…
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Send us a text Welcome to the exciting preview episode of "Our Kids Our Schools"! In this exciting sneak peek, Alexis takes you on a journey to discover what lies ahead in the new podcast. Get ready to delve into the secrets of fostering a thriving school community and join us in this adventure of learning.As mentioned in the episode, this podcast …
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Hidden in our unconscious mind or our soul's memories may reside memories, skills, wisdom, tools, experiences, and connections that enhance our ability to live this current life to the fullest. Intriguing dialogue awaits you between John Koenig, Hypnotist and Author, and Dr. Carol Francis, Clinical Psychologist and Author. Join the intrigue and dig…
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In this episode Gordon is joined by a fellow therapist, Blake Roberts, LMFT, as he shares his insights on mental health, overcoming fear, and cultivating curiosity and compassion. Blake shares his vision of building a community for men struggling with internal issues. He emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space where men can share their e…
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Edie Summers is an author and mind-body instructor, with 25+ years of advanced training in wellness coaching, counseling, alternative, holistic and integrative health. Edie Summer's very comprehensive, detailed approaches to what the medical fields would designate as autoimmune, inflammatory, bacterial conditions, and gut issues are covered in her …
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In this episode, host Gordon has a conversation with Pavel Ythjall as he tells his story about the miraculous survival of a tragic car accident with his wife. Pavel shares the challenges he and his wife have faced in the seven years since the accident, including his recovery from a broken neck and his wife's paralysis from the neck down. Pavel's st…
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Author and songwriter Ann Purcell joins Gordon in this episode to discuss how vulnerability and kindness can give us strength. Ann shares her experience of being alone as an 18-year-old in a new environment and her song "Be Kind" that it inspired. Gordon and Ann explore how the power of kindness and strength can be a powerful combination, and this …
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Love and compassion in divorce is an often misunderstood concept. Divorce is often seen as a negative thing, and there is a stigma attached to it that can be hard to overcome. In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with Teresa Williams, MA, MS, LPC about how love and compassion can be found even in the midst of a divorce. When Teresa Williams, …
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In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with The Rev. Caroline Vogel and The Rev. Dr. Billy Daniel about how we can practice kindness and compassion by reaching out to those around us, offering a helping hand, and showing understanding and empathy. They also talk about ways to build bridges between different communities, cultures, and beliefs by…
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In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their book, "When You Wonder You're Learning: Mr. Rogers Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids". They discuss unconventional wisdom of Fred Rogers and what he taught in his PBS program for children (and adults), "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood". They…
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In this episode Gordon talks with The Rev. Jay Mills about his life journey of transformation and how he has changed his mind and values over the years. Jay shares how his life changed through his involvement in a 12-step program and his reconciliation with his past. Gordon has known Jay for close to 20 years. Jay was originally one of Gordon’s pri…
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In this episode Wendy Posillico joins Gordon in a conversation about how it is important to sometimes challenge our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Our mindset has everything to do with how well we can tap into our talents and unique gifts as people. Hear Wendy’s story of transformation and how she changed her mindset about herself…
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Where am I being kind and compassionate in my everyday life? Daniel Fava, a web-designer and online marketing strategist, is confronted by this very relatable question as he joins Gordon for the next conversation on the podcast. In this episode, Daniel explores with Gordon what he learned about kindness and compassion 13 years ago on a trip to Indi…
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Sometimes the people we are in close relationships with are the hardest to show kindness and compassion to. In this episode Gordon shares some of the research and science behind relationships. It turns out that the key to healthy relationships is tied to recognizing interaction patterns, self-regulation, and curiosity. We can learn how to heal brok…
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In this episode Dawn Gabriel, LPC joins Gordon for a deep dive into redemption and finding your soul through spirituality, the divine, or the universe. Dawn, a licensed professional counselor and the person behind the Faith Fringes Podcast, opens the show by being vulnerable and speaking about the divorce she experienced at the age of twenty-five. …
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In this episode, Gordon has a conversation with Whitney Owens about being a caregiver and living into kindness and compassion through those challenges. Whitney opens the show by talking about the book, Discernment: Reading the Signs of Daily Life by Henri J. M. Nouwen. Whitney reveals the most significant lesson she learned from that book and how i…
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In this episode, Gordon talks with Jessica Tappana, LCSW about what we can do when faced with hard and heavy things in life. Jessica opens the show by speaking about how spring can be a heavy time for many of us. In general, the world needs more kindness and compassion; however, we only have so much energy in the day. We can choose to be upset abou…
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In this episode, Katlyn Printz joins us to talk about the process she went through in changing her mind about some things. Katelyn shares her story about growing up with some fairly narrow conservative Christian views. As an undergraduate in college, Katlyn’s eyes were opened up to various ways of thinking, allowing her to reconsider some of the op…
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In this episode Gordon talks with Uriah Guilford, MFT, a marriage and family therapist from Northern California, about how kindness and compassion has impacted his life inside the therapy room and outside. They talk about ways in which we can all experience "compassion fatigue" and the need to shift to be more other focused on a bigger scale. Uriah…
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In this episode Gordon talks with Jane Carter, LPC a therapist and private practice business coach about how we handle anger in the context of kindness and compassion. We explore how being “polite” does not always equate to being kind. In fact, sometimes politeness can be a form of anger turned inward. We also explore how expressing our anger in he…
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This week Phil and Jane will be joined by Andrea Scotland's number one dominatrix according to the sun She talks all about life as a dominatrix and how her relationship works and so much more, so delve into the work of being a dominatrix Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In this episode Gordon talks with Jenn Fredette, LPC, MA, MDiv, about being vulnerable, being human and coping with people we just don’t agree with. Jenn shares her experience of having come from a very conservative religious background (“cult”) and the ways in which she has grown and healed since then. Jenn and Gordon also talk about how being pre…
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This week Phil and Jane are joined by Lewis, Lewis decided that he would take girls on dates, not your average dates though, these were the girls idea and Lewis drove all over the UK to take part in these dates. Then he decided he would take a girl from Tiktok on a date to lapland for christmas and then a big valentines date to Paris. Did he find l…
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In this episode Gordon talks with Jody and Gracie Davis about the influence of camp experiences for children and youth along with meeting challenging situations in life. Summer camp experiences have, and continue to be, extremely important to helping young people form meaningful relationships. These camp experiences model what it means to live in c…
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In this episode we talk about all the toxic advice that we get told. we decipher toxic advice and give our opinions on what it we should do instead so sit back, relax and be careful what you consume in life because it can start to make you like that, that's we do it for you Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…
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Dr. Alan Solomon, Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist in Southern California for over 50 years, begins this series about Paths to Living Fully After 65 by discussing three pivotal aspects of 65+ life: Career, Intimacy, and Intellectual Stimulation. Dr. Alan Solomon will explore the complications of pursuing these aspects of life while facing …
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