How to teach a classroom full of "difficult" kids? By meeting them where they are, and finding a way in. This is something that Sinéad Burke sees every day in her teaching career. Her own life experience has taught her how to turn everything that excludes someone into something that includes, by looking for that common ground we all have with one another. Wh ... Show More
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The stuff I'm here to study: Life on life on life, by Nalini Nadkarni
Ecologist Nalini Nadkarni – known as the "Queen of the Forest Canopy” – has spent a career clambering around tree tops, studying the interdependence of plants and animals in an ecosystem. But when an accident in the canopy brings Nalini's work to an abrupt halt, she is forced to ... Show More
31m 8s
Jul 21
You are enough, messiness and all, by Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley, author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance, realizes one day that her life has become filled with unwanted clutter. Suddenly, how she’s perceived on the outside no longer reflects what she feels on the inside. But in her efforts to minimize her footprint and liv ... Show More
34m 13s
Jul 14
There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes ... Show More
39m 59s
Jan 2020
Dear Sugars Presents: As Me
<p>Dear Sugars wants to tell you about another great podcast: As Me with Sinead Burke.</p>
<p>What’s the first step towards becoming more empathetic? Listening. Academic, TED alum, fashion enthusiast, and advocate Sinéad Burke leads candid conversations with diverse, notable gue ... Show More
49m 23s
Feb 2024
91. What is Spirituality? A deep talk with The Mindful Physio
<p>Exploring Spiritual Growth and Purpose. Caoimhe Gibney talks the heart of spirituality, addressing the universal quest for connection, purpose, and understanding. She shares a guide for how beginners can get into spirituality and how it can be integrated into daily life. " ... Show More
1h 15m
<p>Discover the profound insights of belonging in our latest episode, where we unravel the enigma of connection with Sebene Selassie, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3qp22jG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>You Belong: A Call for Connection</em></a>. Dive into a ... Show More
