Best Community of Restorative Researchers Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 54: Nancie Parker’s Journey with Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Advocacy, and Resilience 1:12:36

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In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond welcomes guest Nancie Parker, a retired nurse who has firsthand experience with CBS. Nancie shares her journey of sudden vision loss due to aggressive glaucoma and her subsequent struggle with CBS. She discusses the challenges of coping with visual hallucinations, the importance …

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EP31: Special Episode - ChatGPT-5 Finally Drops with Big Improvements for Genealogists 24:03

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little deliver a special same-day episode covering the long-awaited release of ChatGPT-5, which launched today, August 7, 2025. They explore the most significant improvements in the upgrade for genealogists, including automated model selection that eliminates confusing settings for beginners, enhanced reasoning capa…

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Art as a Bridge: Restorative Storytelling with Geoff Power 22:20

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, IIRP Associate Professor, Dr. Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt, for the “Powerful Intersection Between Restorative Justice and Art” podcast series, a special initiative by the IIRP together with the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ). Art has the unique ability to connect and facilitate dialogu…

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EP30: ChatGPT Agent Can Research For You, Security In The Age of AI, What AI Is Good For, AI Office Suite Wars Heat Up 1:10:27

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore OpenAI's groundbreaking ChatGPT Agent, demonstrating how this autonomous tool can research, analyze, and perform complex tasks on your behalf. Next, they address important security concerns to consider in the new world of AI agents, introducing practical guidelines for protecting sensitive family data…

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Design Your SMART Learning Routine with Jim Kwik 8:47

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Most people try to learn more by simply working harder. But if effort alone were the answer, you’d already be fluent in seven languages, juggling quantum physics textbooks in your sleep. The truth? It’s not about grinding—it’s about being S.M.A.R.T. In this episode, I’ll walk you through a powerful five-step framework to build a brain-friendly lear…

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Powerful Intersection Between Restorative Justice and Art with Olga Ziori 23:35

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host Bálint Juhász, for the “Powerful Intersection Between Restorative Justice and Art” podcast series, a special initiative by the IIRP together with the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ). Art has the unique ability to connect and facilitate dialogue, making it a powerful tool in restorative j…

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Simple Ways to Sharpen Your Memory, Learning & Thinking with Dr. Therese Huston 19:55

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What if your brain’s sharpness wasn’t just luck—but something you could train? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Therese Huston, cognitive scientist and author of Sharp: 14 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life with Brain Science. We dive into practical, science-backed techniques to boost your focus, decision-making, and memory—without burning out. …

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EP29: Perplexity's Comet Browser Revolutionizes Research, Grok 4 Released, Context is King, Google’s Video Generator Gets an Upgrade, ChatGPT Agent Launches 1:06:51

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore Perplexity's groundbreaking Comet browser, which brings AI directly to web pages and can autonomously navigate sites to collect genealogical data. They examine Grok 4's impressive benchmark performance while discussing its limitations for genealogical research and safety concerns. This week's Tip of t…

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Second Chances: Restorative Justice for Youth in Colombia 23:29

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Building Sociedades Más Justas: Youth Justice in Colombia Claire de Mézerville López and cohost IIRP Lecturer A. Miguel Tello welcome Lina Hernández Nassif to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Lina brings a wealth of experience from her work implementing restorative justice programs, particularly with youth in Colombia. Her journey spans from coordin…

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Herbalist's Guide to Brain Health with Rachelle Robinett 19:48

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What do rosemary, turmeric, and valerian have in common? They’re powerful plant allies that can improve your memory, reduce stress, support your gut, and even help you sleep better. In this episode, I’m joined by herbalist and author Rachelle Robinett to talk about the science and practice of herbalism—what it really is, how it works, and which her…

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EP28: AI-Based Transcriptions Transform Genealogy, FamilySearch Interview with David Ouimette, Grok 4's Anticipated Release, Apple Changes Its AI Strategy 1:02:04

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore how AI-based transcriptions are revolutionizing genealogical research across the industry. They examine FamilySearch's Full-Text Search expansion to over 1.25 billion records and Ancestry's new document transcription tool. The episode features an exclusive interview with David Ouimette from FamilySear…

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Episode 53: Living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome: Evelyn's Journey of Strength and Resilience 38:53

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In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond welcomes Evelyn Lewis, who shares her inspiring story of living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS). Evelyn details her lifelong struggle with visual impairments, beginning with her congenital condition Aniridia and subsequent battles with cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, …

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Restorative Happens Now: Natalie Walters on Connection in Schools 25:54

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Natalie Walters to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Natalie joins us to share her inspiring journey and innovative approaches to restorative practices integration in school settings. This includes the creation of Practice Academy—an initiative revolutionizing in-school suspensions by keeping students within the ed…

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30 Minute Morning Brain Routine with Jim Kwik 11:02

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The way you spend your first 30 minutes each morning could determine the clarity, energy and focus of your entire day. In this episode, I reveal my go-to morning brain routine — a series of simple, science-backed habits designed to wake up your mind and jumpstart your cognitive performance. You’ll learn how to align your body and brain with your na…

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EP27: AI Image Restoration Concerns, Perplexity's Future, Copyright Cases Are Shaping The Future of AI, Project Workspaces Help You Stay Organized 1:13:23

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little examine the controversial rise of AI image "restoration" and discuss how entirely new images are being generated, rather than the original photos being restored. This is raising concerns about the preservation of authentic family photos. They discuss Mark's reconsideration of canceling his Perplexity subscrip…

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Two Plus Two Is Twenty-Two: Real Stories from Long Island Schools 22:28

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes IIRP alumnus, Gregg Scheiner, to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Gregg joins us and shares how his inclusive approach to mediation and conflict resolution empowers students and community members alike. He shares impactful stories, such as his work with a Nassau County high school where students and staff engaged …

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12 Ways to Build Resilience (Don't Get Triggered) with Jim Kwik 13:20

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Life doesn’t slow down, it speeds up. And in those high-pressure moments, what makes the difference isn’t talent or luck, it’s resilience. In this episode, I’m sharing 12 of my favorite tools and strategies to help you stay calm, clear, and focused no matter what’s happening around you. These are techniques I’ve used personally and taught to top pe…

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EP26: Gemini and Claude Updates, RootsTech Panel on Responsible AI, Interview with Jessica Taylor of Legacy Tree Genealogists, ChatGPT 5 Announcement 1:02:12

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little discuss recent updates from Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude that are reshaping AI capabilities for genealogists. Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro with its massive context window and Claude 4's hybrid reasoning models that excels at both writing and document analysis. They share insights from the RootsTech panel on …

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Episode 52: Exploring Perception and Charles Bonnet Syndrome with Dr. Marta Wnuczko 35:18

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In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome Podcast, host Shaimond is joined by Dr. Marta Wnuczko, an experimental psychologist and professor at Humber Polytechnic. They discuss Dr. Wnuczko's research on how both sighted and blind individuals perceive and navigate their environments, and delve into the topic of hallucinations, including those ex…

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Lessons from Canada’s Indigenous Communities with Margaret Clark 22:00

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Margaret Clark to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Margaret shares her inspiring journey of integrating Indigenous wisdom into restorative practices, highlighting how these approaches foster healing, accountability, and community connection. Drawing on her Canadian roots and extensive experience, she explains why …

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Recover From Brain Injuries: Oxygen, Mitochondria & Supplements with Scott Sherr 19:42

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Your brain might be sabotaging you without you even knowing it. Millions of us are walking around with invisible brain injuries from childhood falls, sports hits, or even emotional trauma that happened decades ago. These hidden wounds could be why names slip through your memory like water or why you snap at loved ones over nothing. I've spent years…

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The Restorative Compass: Rethinking Conflict Through Stories 21:16

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Natasha Akery to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Natasha joins us and introduces her original framework, the “Restorative Compass,” a forward-looking alternative to the Compass of Shame. Designed to help students and educators navigate difficult emotions and conversations, the Restorative Compass guides users fro…

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4 Daily Steps for Better Memory with Jim Kwik 9:15

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Your brain deletes and distorts information constantly—which means most of what you think you've forgotten was never properly encoded in the first place. I've spent decades studying how memory actually works, and here's what I've discovered: the difference between people who seem to have "photographic" memories and those who struggle isn't genetics…

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Episode 51: Navigating Charles Bonnet Syndrome: An In-Depth Caregiver's Journey with Shannon Glasgow 1:03:52

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In this episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond welcomes Shannon Glasgow, author of 'What They See, What We Know: Navigating Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Caregiving Without Losing Your Mind or Your Finances.' Shannon shares his profound journey as the caregiver for his mother, who suffers from Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS. He spea…

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From Confinement to Calm: Yoga, Agency, and Restoration in Prisons 24:45

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Juan Martinez to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Juan joins us and shares his experience as a dedicated yoga instructor innovating with inclusive yoga practices in unconventional spaces. We explore how yoga and meditation foster compassion and wellbeing within challenging environments, including prisons and cente…

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Manage High Pressure Like $500 Billion Asset Manager with Sébastien Page 19:06

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Ever wonder how someone managing half a trillion dollars daily avoids complete burnout? The secret isn't what most people think – it's not about eliminating stress, but optimizing it. The most successful leaders embrace a shocking truth: they lose almost half the time. I discovered something counterintuitive through this interview: your peak perfor…

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Monkeys, and bunnies, and seals, oh my! 36:58

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In 2022, we published three resiliency fables written by students participating in a Duke Engage summer program at Duke University Marine Lab. The fables — Ollie the Orca. Gilbert the Grouper, Terry the Tree and The Live Oak and The Wind — were an experiment, developed as part of a resiliency curriculum being co-developed by the Community Science I…

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Restorative Media: A Lens on Rural Costa Rica and El Colectivo 506 23:40

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Katherine Stanley Obando to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Katherine shares how restorative practices show up organically in her work as a journalist, particularly in rural areas where trust, voice, and relationships are essential. Through El Colectivo 506, a Costa Rican journalism collective rooted in community…

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EP25: ChatGPT 4o Transforms Image Generation, Jarrett Ross on AI Facial Recognition, Enhanced Image Analysis with O3 1:08:53

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Co-hosts Mark Thompson and Steve Little explore OpenAI's revolutionary update to ChatGPT 4o's image generation capabilities, which now creates photorealistic images with accurate text and consistent characters across multiple images. They interview Jarrett Ross from The GeneaVlogger YouTube channel, who shares how he uses AI in his business and in …

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Become Memorable & Captivating in Every Conversation with Bill McGowan 19:58

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What if the way you speak is costing more than just missed connections – perhaps even measurably diminishing your team's effectiveness? I’ve discovered that transforming how your message lands isn't about some innate talent, but about mastering specific, often counterintuitive techniques. Our guest today is, Bill McGowan, founder and CEO of Clarity…

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Episode 50: Celebrating the 50th Episode: Charles Bonnet Syndrome Insights and Updates 1:19:20

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In this special 50th episode of the Charles Bonnet Syndrome podcast, host Shaimond celebrates the milestone with a panel of distinguished guests: Eva Potts from Mary Carmel's Light, Scott Muirden from the Charles Bonnet Syndrome Foundation in Australia, Duchess Antoinette McDonald-Ellis and her husband Ken Ellis. The discussion covers various updat…

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Community First, Always: Restorative Justice in Schools and Beyond with Bianca Johnson 20:12

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Bianca Johnson to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Bianca joins us and shares her introduction to restorative justice through a pilot diversion program that instantly resonated with her values. Her story highlights how relationships built in the community can open the door for meaningful engagement and real change…

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The Question Behind Every Decision You Make with Jim Kwik 13:22

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How do you find your dominant question? You’ve heard me say that questions are the answer. Every day, you have around 60,000 thoughts a day. And a lot of those thoughts are questions. And there is often one question, what I call your dominant question, that you ask yourself more than any others. I get asked this question almost daily. And in today’…

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Bridging Language, Culture, and Connection with Peggy Barrette 20:41

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome long-time educator and bilingual consultant Peggy Barrette to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Peggy joins …

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9 Ways I Released Pent-Up Childhood Pain & Resentment with Jim Kwik 9:13

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How can you work through the pain, anger, and resentment from childhood caused by the adults in your life? As many of you know, I had a teacher call me the boy with the broken brain. What was a comment intended to keep other kids from picking on me instead became a hurtful label that took years to overcome. Every time I couldn’t do a task or assign…

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Episode 49: Navigating Charles Bonnet Syndrome and Caregiving for Dementia 52:10

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In this episode of the 'Charles Bonnet Syndrome Podcast,' host Shaimond invites Karen Tan-Sy to share her experiences living with Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) while caring for her mother with Dementia. Karen discusses the fluctuating nature of her eye condition, dealing with multiple diagnoses including Sjogren’s Syndrome, and the mental and physi…

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Naming Harm, Shifting Power: Restorative Lens on Youth Justice with Joe Blake 24:41

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Claire de Mézerville López is joined by co-host, Executive Director of IIRP Canada, Pat Lewis, for a special IIRP Canada series, highlighting the use of restorative practices and restorative justice across Canada. In this episode, they welcome seasoned youth care specialist Joe Blake to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Joe joins us to discuss the re…

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Sharpen Your Intuition for Confident Decisions with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir 19:55

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What if the key to navigating uncertainty and making truly aligned decisions lies not just in logic, but in an ancient wisdom tradition? I was fascinated to learn from Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir about 'Innsæi: Heal, Revive and Reset with the Icelandic Art of Intuition’, which she beautifully describes as 'the sea within.' This isn't about vague hunches…

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