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Essential Mental Healing

Candace Fleming

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Essential Mental Healing is a podcast geared towards promoting mental health healing, motivation, and healthy ways to deal with problems around the topic. We will explore different avenues of mental health including but not limited to therapy, trauma healing, beliefs, anxiety, depression, parenting, holistic healing, disparities in communities and mental health and so much more. We will have fun and laugh and get deep and cry but we will do it in love while discussing our journey and others ...
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The Teacher As...

Melissa Milner

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The goal of The Teacher As... podcast is to help you explore your passions and learn from others in education and beyond to better your teaching. The Teacher As... highlights innovative practices and uncommon parallels in education. Melissa Milner, veteran teacher, is your host. Melissa shares her own thoughts in The Teacher As...episodes. She also interviews educators as well as professionals outside of education in the Zooming In episodes. A new type of episode on The Teacher As...podcast ...
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In this episode, Melissa speaks with Janet Singer Applefield, author of Becoming Janet. She is a child survivor of the Holocaust, author, notable speaker, and change agent. Janet spoke about her years of hiding in plain sight, how she helped get the MA Genocide Bill passed, the story of her book getting written, and her resilience through it all.…
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In this episode, Melissa speaks with Hayes Greenfield, the founder of Creative Sound Play, an interconnected, play-based, generative learning system for Pre-K educators. Hayes shares about his book, Creative Sound Play for Young Learners: A Teacher’s Guide to Enhancing Transition Times, Classroom Communities, SEL, and Executive Function Skill. The …
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Is your classroom filled with self-driven, collaborative learners? Do you wish your students were more confident and independent? In this episode, Melissa talks again with Paul Solarz who has created am amazing book, Optimized Learning, that helps teachers reach these ideals. Have a classroom where students have purpose and a clear sense of directi…
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Therapy Thursday! What if music could be your sanctuary in the storm of life? Join us as we uncover the transformative journey of Heather Hill, a singer-songwriter from the Blue Mountains of Canada. Heather opens up about her transition from a corporate career back to her true passion for music, all while balancing the demands of motherhood. Her la…
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In this minisode season finale, Melissa continues to share one of her favorite articles about voice and choice by Alfie Kohn. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide. In addition, she talks about a time management concept that can be applied to the classroom and she looks back at the episodes of the fifth season.…
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In this minisode, Melissa shares from one of her favorite articles about voice and choice. Choices for Children: Why and How to Let Students Decide by Alfie Kohn lays out the rationale for voice and choice as well as what it looks like in practice. In this minisode, Melissa highlights the rationale and she will highlight what it looks like in pract…
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Jane Reynolds, sister of author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, chats about her work in helping teachers tap into their creativity so they can model it for their students. Her teacher education work with her brothers, Peter and Paul, is revolutionary including their soon to be Teacher Learning and Creativity Center in Dedham, MA.…
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It's Therapy Thursday! When the path of self-discovery intersects with the embrace of one's true identity, the journey can be transformative. That's a truth our guest, Ann Russo, knows well as a psychotherapist and advocate for culturally affirming care. Together with the heartening presence of Janet Hale, we traverse the tender terrains of mental …
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In this episode, math educator Jen Hawkins shares the 7 student vital actions in the math classroom that are grounded in equity and logical thinking/reasoning. Jen talks about the importance of productive struggle as well as all students regularly using math vocabulary as they share their thinking.Av Melissa Milner
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It's Therapy Thursday! Have you ever considered the possibility that your mind might hold the key to relieving your physical pain? Brandy Gillmore joins me, Candace Fleming, for an eye-opening discussion that will challenge what you think you know about the healing process. Brandy's remarkable journey from relying on a wheelchair , walker, and cane…
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It's Therapy Thursday!! Facing life's storms with unwavering courage, my sister Amanda and I, Candace Fleming, come together in a raw exchange on the trials and triumphs of Essential Mental Healing. Amanda, a beacon of resilience, unfolds her narrative from teen motherhood to the hallways of nursing, painting a picture of the grit and grace it take…
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Therapy Thursday!! When life throws curveballs, it's the stories of triumph and relentless pursuit of purpose that fuel our resilience. Navy veteran John Miles embodies this spirit, transforming personal tragedy into a beacon of hope through the Passion Struck movement. Join us as John shares the profound experiences that shaped his mission to insp…
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In this episode, Melissa talks to Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, who is an international authority on cults, extremism, and coercion. Janja's work is promoting a deeper, more accurate understanding of cults with the intent to avoid their manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. Janja explains why people get into cults and the im…
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When my dear friend Corene Johnson faced her child's severe illness, she made a valiant pivot to homeschooling—a decision that would unknowingly become her family's saving grace during the pandemic. As Corene shares her story, you'll witness the weight of parental choices under societal scrutiny and the unexpected affirmation found in another's env…
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Melissa speaks with Dr. Ann Burgess, a leading forensic and psychiatric nurse who worked for the FBI for over two decades. Dr. Ann tells how she educated FBI agents in data collection and organizing their research. She also shares about her college teaching her work to help with threat assessment in schools.…
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In this episode, Melissa shares Walter Murch's thoughts about editing as a "discovery of a path." Student accommodations are discussed as a path for general education teachers to reach the diverse learners in their classroom. The Multi-Tiered System of Support and District Curriculum Accommodation Plans are discussed.…
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Therapy Thursday!! Janet and I bare our souls as we recount the trials and victories that have shaped us, from the resilience required to pretend financial stability for our children to the relentless pursuit of education. We toast to the power of support and the indomitable spirit of perseverance, sharing tales of basketball practices where defeat…
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It's Therapy Thursday!! Embark on a transformative exploration with us as we welcome Dr. Elsbeth and Freddy Zental from the Tantra Nova Institute to uncover the profound connection between intimacy, sexuality, and personal growth. Their wisdom illuminates how ancient tantric practices can be harnessed as a powerful tool for deepening relationships …
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It's Therapy Thursday!! When you think of marriage, do you picture a best friend by your side through thick and thin? Scott and Shate from the Love Haze podcast join us to unravel the threads of love, friendship, and healing in relationships. As we wade through the seasonal stress and the pursuit of personal and professional growth, their insights …
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Therapy Thursday! Have you ever felt the profound peace that comes from surrendering control? This episode is a heart-to-heart conversation between myself, your host Candace Fleming, and my mother, Janet Hale, as we shed light on our journeys to discovering tranquility in letting go. We unmask the beauty of embracing surrender and the freedom it be…
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In the 100th episode of The Teacher As...Melissa chats with professor and poet Penelope Pelizzon. We chat about her genesis of becoming the successful poet that she is and her ideas about teaching poetry to all ages of students. We get into the weeds about rhyme and theme and she talks about the process of writing a book of poetry like her latest c…
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Therapy Thursday!! What if everything you thought you knew about ADHD was just the tip of the iceberg? Join us as we explore this question with Dr. Connie McReynolds, a seasoned expert in rehabilitation psychology. The deep dive into the complex world of ADHD diagnosis and treatment starts with a riveting discussion on dyslexia and its fascinating …
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In this episode, Melissa chats with Heather Leonard, a Pre-K-12 curriculum coordinator, and Erin Burchill, a K-8 Humanities curriculum coordinator. They share their strong focus on collaboration in order to eliminate the barriers that stop teachers from being able to implement the curriculum successfully.…
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When was the last time you truly took a hard look at your mental health? We're back for season three of Essential Mental Healing, and we're putting our own journey front and center, in a bid to help you navigate yours. Our discussions are going to be raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal, covering everything from unique healing strategies to enlight…
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Kelly Dempsey returns to The Teacher As...Podcast. We talk about upcycling thrifted items and how Kelly teaches about a thrifting mindset in order to find great items to use for designs. Kelly sees everything in a thrift store as potential raw material. Kelly shares her design process and how she prepares to teach her classes. In addition, she give…
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This minisode explains Melissa's inspiration for sharing these short episodes that drop every other week. Melissa begins by focusing on The Teacher As Filmmaker. Each minisode is focused on a different teaching metaphor. Listen to the minisodes and get teaching inspiration from some of the most talented filmmakers in the business!…
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It's therapy Thursday! Dive into the fascinating science behind hair loss with Mariah as he explains the difference between testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, and how inherited factors can affect hair loss. Learn how innovative ingredients like hyaluronic acid, stem cells, polyotics, and amino acids work together to strengthen the hair follicle …
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You don't have to be a professional actor to read dynamically to your class. In the last episode of season 4, I share tips to make your read alouds more entertaining for your students. Adjusting your pace and/or volume, for example, can make your reading more captivating. Check out this episode for more detailed tips and examples.…
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It's Therapy Thursday!! In today's episode we will discuss how music can heal you. How music was used to give directions. How our moods change the lyrics we want to hear. How it helps with memory and more. Host Candace Fleming Co-host Janet Hale visit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/ visit the store at https://shopessentialmotiva…
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