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Mental Health in Tech

Honest Conversations About Difficult Topics

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In this podcast series hosted by Schalk Neethling and Schalk Venter, the conversation revolves around mental health in the tech industry. Each episode features a guest who joins the hosts in an honest and open discussion about their personal struggles with mental health. The hosts and guests offer valuable insights into tech workers' challenges, such as burnout, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance. They also explore the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the workplace and discus ...
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The Coaching Life Podcast

Chris Stewart and Pat Martin

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Real honest conversations about topics related to youth sports: coaching, parenting, and player development. The hosts have lived in both worlds of parent and coach. Those two worlds have even intersected, as they have coached their own children. The main purpose of this podcast is to be useful. Useful to those who coach. Useful to those who parent. Useful to those who are still playing. Sometimes we have guests, and sometimes we just talk about things – often things that are difficult – but ...
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Raising Karter

Ramon weatherall Sr

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Welcome to "Raising Karter," the podcast where a father and son share their journey of navigating fatherhood and childhood together. Ramon Weatherall Sr. and his six-year-old son Karter have honest and open conversations about important topics that are relevant to both fathers and sons.Through their discussions, Ramon and Karter provide a unique perspective on the challenges and joys of raising a son. They share their experiences, struggles, and triumphs, offering insights and guidance to ot ...
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This podcast focuses on surviving life after a suicide loss, an experience that can be devastating and leave you feeling lost as you try to pick up the pieces of your shattered heart. The host, Melissa Bottorff-Arey, lost her 21-year-old son, Alex, to suicide on August 7, 2016, and brings (& often shares) her insights from her personal journey. In each episode, Melissa engages in honest and challenging conversations with other survivors of loss, healers, and mental health experts. She also p ...
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The Difficult Tea Podcast

Difficult Tea Podcast

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Welcome to The Difficult Tea Podcast, where hosts Montreece Hardy and Ken Meeker take a deep dive into topics that can be difficult to openly discuss. We believe that the best way to build bridges and generate understanding between people is to have open, honest, empathetic, and candid conversations with an open mind, curious heart, and kind consciousness. Join us as we dive into culture, race, gender, discrimination, disability, education, and the intersectionality of it all. Your table is ...
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VET'ed. with Jen M. Wagman

Jen M. Wagman Enterprises, LLC

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Welcome to VET’ed. where we spotlight the issues that matter to the Veteran and military communities and their families and voices behind real change — from the battlefield to the frontlines of advocacy. This podcast exists to shine a light on the misperceptions, misconceptions, and misunderstandings that persist within and around the Veteran and military communities and their families. This is accomplished by inviting trusted, vetted guests—experts, advocates, professionals, and those with ...
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Bedtalks

Elizabeth Overstreet and K

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My husband and I found that we have our best discussions about life, love, and the myriad of topics associated with relationships when we are laying in bed. Something about being in the bed calms the spirit and makes it difficult to be contentious about any topic, even the highly charged ones. This is our podcast for you where we have real, honest, and straightforward discussions about relationships, love, and life.
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Crystal Uncorked

Crystal Vilkaitis

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Are you ready to open up about all things business!? I’m Crystal Vilkaits, a curious entrepreneur who LOVES talking about business, especially over a glass of wine. I started Crystal Uncorked to share open and honest conversations about my journey, and talk to other entrepreneurs about their experiences. We pull back the curtain and talk about the highs…AND the lows. Wine isn’t required, but is recommended. This is Crystal Uncorked.🍷
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Real life shouldn't be like Twitter, so we decided to launch this podcast with a focus on having conversations about difficult topics while fostering an environment to create productive dialogue and understand different perspectives. We have guests with viewpoints from all over the political spectrum, sometimes we research specific news topics, and sometimes we'll use a current news event to launch into a deeper discussion about a broader issue. The mission is to have healthy dialogue with p ...
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I'm starting a conversation on the things that really matter. The deeper rooted issues, the controversial topics and the problems we all face in life, that many of us find it too taboo or difficult to talk about. My aim is to change societies outlook on real life struggles that we tend to hide behind closed doors; normalising conversation on our emotions, mental health, grief, body, gender and so much more. I want us to live in a world where we come together to communicate and support with o ...
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Philosophication with Ginger and the Beard

Michael Autery and Jason McGinty

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Welcome to Philosophication, the show where two non-experts philosophize about all things complicated, controversial, or simply interesting. We’ll tackle topics ranging from morality and ethics to current events, from politics to pop culture, and from philosophy to whatever else we happen to find interesting. We don’t claim to be experts, and we’re sure to get things wrong from time to time, but one thing you will always find here is a commitment to free and open dialogue on a variety of com ...
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Quiet the Diet

Michelle Shapiro

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Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight los ...
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Welcome to Motherhood Exposed. Join me, Zoe Cresswell, mum of two and a UK trained midwife and doula, as I meet with an array of amazing women navigating life and motherhood. Since becoming a mum for the second time, after my own complex journey, i have become more and more aware that motherhood is so unique. There is no one story the same and women need support now, more than ever. i hope by allowing mothers to openly speak we can help to break the silence around many topics. We need to sho ...
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Boundaries as Warmth (Not Walls) Journal prompt: “Today, permission looks like…” Boundaries aren’t punishments—they’re blankets. Today we practice limits that keep you warm enough to heal. A Flicker (Hope) — Relief after a clear no Notice what loosens when you cancel, leave early, or choose quiet. Relief is data. Keep the data. To Rebuild (Healing)…
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Carrying Them Forward (Without Disappearing You) Journal prompt: “A way to honor them by honoring me is…” “Carrying forward” includes you. Today we make room for their memory and your life—together. A Flicker (Hope) — Connection counts Their song in a store aisle. A phrase they loved. A photo you pass without bracing. These are ties, not traps. Let…
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Light as Companion, Not Cure Journal prompt: “Today’s flicker of hope was…” Witnessing light without forcing it to fix anything. Today we let light walk beside us and do only what light can do—show the next few feet. A Flicker (Hope) — Light you can actually hold Morning sun through a window. Moonlight on the driveway. A soft lamp instead of overhe…
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Rebuilding from Ruins (Bricks, Not Blueprints) Journal prompt: "A way to honor them by honoring me is…" There’s no master plan—just weather and small bricks. Today is about doable over dazzling so the house you’re rebuilding can actually stand. A Flicker (Hope) — Small done beats big imagined Finish one tiny thing: rinse the mug, move bills to one …
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Discipline, standards, accountability, behavior — all are words that can make or break a team. In this episode of The Coaching Life, Chris and Pat dive into the tough conversations around holding athletes accountable. When a player shows up late, displays bad body language, or challenges team standards, how should a coach respond? Is it about punis…
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🚨 VIRAL JUSTICE 🚨 A heartbreaking moment caught on camera: a school bus driver refuses to let a disabled boy board the bus for school. 💔🚌 This shocking incident has sparked outrage online, raising urgent questions about equality, empathy, and the treatment of disabled children in our communities. 👇In this video, we break down: ➡️What happened in th…
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Being Seen on Purpose Journal prompt: "What healing looks like—even when I can’t feel it—is…" Witnessing redistributes weight. Not gone—carried together. Today we practice asking to be seen, cleanly and without apology. A Flicker (Hope) — You’re allowed to be heard Five quiet minutes. A nod. A text that lands. Hope isn’t a speech; it’s an accurate …
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Why the Hollow Isn’t Empty Journal prompt: Today’s flicker of hope was… This week..."Hope in the Hollow" Now, October. After the volume of Suicide Awareness Month, we drop into the quieter work. This DAILY NUGGET Series is called Hope, Healing, Becoming. It’s here to carry us—and embolden us—through a tough stretch of the year. We didn’t choose thi…
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Today I share a recent conversation I had with a two-time suicide loss survivor, including her beloved son Zack in Sept. 2024. Meet Zack's Mom Patty Born is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, licensed massage therapist, and nurse coach-in-training who integrates mind-body care. A two-time suicide loss survivor—her ex-hu…
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Gen Z vs Gen X: Why Black Men Can’t Get Along (and How to Fix It) The clash of Gen Z vs Gen X Black men goes beyond fashion, slang, or memes—it strikes at the foundation of Black masculinity, respect, and community unity. Today’s conversation breaks down the generational conflict among Black men—why Gen Z Black men often feel overlooked, why Gen X …
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In this episode of the VET’ed. Podcast, host Jen M. Wagman sits down with Benjamin Pomerance, Deputy Counsel for the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services and one of the nation’s leading voices in veterans law and advocacy. From drafting landmark legislation to challenging systemic failures in the VA claims process, Benjamin has spent mor…
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In this episode of The Coaching Life Podcast, Chris and Pat talk about artificial intelligence in youth and high school sports. From breaking down swing mechanics and optimizing practice plans to helping parents understand their child’s development, AI is becoming a tool that coaches, players, and families can use to enhance everyone's experience o…
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In this September 2025 episode, in the midst of Suicide Awareness Month, I’m widening the lens from life after loss to awareness and advocacy. (BUT...We are NOT taking the preachy "prevention" angle that comes at us non-stop in Sept., I promise!) Writer/storyteller Jamie Brickhouse—a self-described SAS (suicide attempt survivor)—joins me to unpack …
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What if your child grew up with the money wisdom you never had? 🌱 The truth is, banks won’t teach your kids the #1 financial secret that can transform their future—but you can. In this video, we reveal the powerful lesson of compound interest and how it can set your children on the path to lifelong financial freedom. More than just numbers, this is…
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🎥 15-Year-Old Gets NO New School Clothes – Reaction Video 👕 In this reaction video, a 15-year-old is shocked to learn they won’t be getting any new school clothes for the upcoming back-to-school season. But the reason behind this parenting decision will surprise you—and it carries a powerful life lesson. Instead of a typical back-to-school shopping…
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In this candid conversation, guest Salma Alam-Naylor joins hosts Schalk Venter, Schalk Neethling, and Kate van Niekerk to unpack her thought-provoking article "Why Women in Tech Isn't Enough." The discussion explores why segregated tech groups, while well-intentioned, may be perpetuating the very problems they aim to solve. Key topics covered: * Th…
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In this episode of The Coaching Life Podcast, Chris and Pat dive into how coaches can invest in the "middle-bottom" players of your roster (forgive us for that label, it's tough to describe). But, how do we keep them motivated, and how do we help them understand their value. We’ll talk about: Why and how the middle-bottom players often set the tone…
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Today I speak with a father who lost his son Heston to suicide June 7, 2020 "Andy Campbell’s new book, Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks, distills his 15 core beliefs that helped him keep going when life didn’t let up. His lens is earned: childhood sexual abuse and bullying, losing his mother young, estrangement from his father, a diagnosis of st…
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🔥 How NIL Money Completely Changes Student Athletes’ Dreams College sports will never be the same again. With the rise of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deals, student athletes now have the power to turn their talent into real financial opportunities. From college basketball stars to college football standouts, athletes are landing sponsorships, e…
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Coaching isn’t just about practices, games, and strategies — it’s about the little things in between. In this episode, Chris and Pat talk about the subtle but powerful moments that shape a team’s culture: conversations on the bus, greetings at practice, building connection, being intentional about gratitude. These “in-between” moments often go unno…
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Jen M. Wagman speaks with Scott Rice, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major whose 30-year career spanned global deployments and elite commands. After facing the cumulative toll of TBI, PTSD, chronic pain, and substance abuse, Scott found healing through the Avalon Action Alliance, a national network of programs dedicated to closing the care gap for Ve…
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Check out the BECAUSE THEY ARE LOVED Poetry & Letter Anthology HERE & Get 10% OFF either (or both) with Code: PODCAST10 Now, for our episode-- Today, I’m joined by Reshma Kearney — a trauma-informed mindfulness and healing guide who helps people navigate grief and the life transitions after suicide loss with compassion and resilience. After losing …
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🔥 He Lost His Dream Job Over His Hair – But Why? In a shocking turn of events, a man was denied his dream job because of his hairstyle, sparking outrage and a larger conversation about civil rights, cultural identity, and workplace discrimination. Cornrows, deeply rooted in tradition and often tied to Rastafarian culture, are more than just a hairs…
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🎒 School Hacks That Actually Work (From a 9-Year-Old’s Perspective) Get ready for the new school year with school hacks that truly work—all shared from a 9-year-old’s perspective! As the back-to-school season begins, having the right study tips and tricks can make the grade school experience more fun, less stressful, and a lot more successful. This…
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In this episode of The Coaching Life Podcast, Chris and Pat dive into one of the most important—and sometimes, most underprepared—aspects of youth and high school sports: practice. Are we practicing the right way or the wrong way? Do drills actually build transferable skills, or are they just busy work? How much of our time should be spent on funda…
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On day one of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we explore how postvention becomes prevention—through families who consent to share a loved one’s device so the Black Box Project can detect real-world patterns that help save lives. Kim Burditt Bartlett, MSW — She is a suicide loss sibling and Senior Manager of Family Engagement for Stop Soldier Su…
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"Grief truth: We keep going, together." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- This month, we’ve walked through thirty-one days of truths about grief — the ones that don’t fit on sympathy c…
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"Grief will always be part of your story." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- It will not always be the main chapter—but it will always be written into the pages. "Grief will always be …
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"Some days, survival is enough." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Not every day will be a day of breakthroughs or big steps forward. Some days, breathing is the accomplishment. "Some …
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"You can love them and love your life." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- At first, it may feel impossible—like joy would be a betrayal. But love is not a limited resource. "You can lo…
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💳 Is the Greenlight Debit Card REALLY the Best for Kids? Www.buildbetterdads.com Is the Greenlight debit card truly the best option for teaching kids financial literacy and responsible spending? In this video, we take an in-depth look at the Greenlight card to see if it lives up to the hype. We’ll cover: ✅ Key features & benefits of the Greenlight …
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"There will be days you feel closer to them." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Grief is not a decline in connection to our loved one. Some days, they feel so near you could almost rea…
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After a summer break, Chris and Pat are back to kick off Season 12 of The Coaching Life Podcast! In this episode, we share an overview of some of the conversations we’ll be having this season, including: Are we practicing the right—or wrong—way? Coaching the “middle” and “bottom” kids on a team. The impact of bus rides, team meals, and other “littl…
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"Grief will teach you who your people are." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Loss has a way of clarifying relationships in ways nothing else can. "Grief will teach you who your people…
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"Healing doesn’t mean forgetting." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Some fear that moving forward will erase the person they love. But healing and forgetting are not the same thing. "…
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"It’s normal to miss who you were before." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Loss doesn’t just take the person you love—it reshapes you. "It’s normal to miss who you were before." You …
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"You don’t have to explain your grief." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Not everyone will understand. And honestly? Not everyone needs to. "You don’t have to explain your grief." Gri…
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"Grief can change your definition of strength." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Before loss, strength might have looked like pushing through, holding it all together, or never lettin…
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💸 Jermaine Dupri Drops $520K Yearly on Strip Clubs in 2025! Music mogul Jermaine Dupri has never been shy about his love for Atlanta’s legendary Magic City strip club. In a jaw-dropping revelation, Dupri admitted that he’s been spending $10,000 every Monday for over two decades — adding up to more than $520,000 a year! But this isn’t just about thr…
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"Grief is the price of love." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- If we never loved deeply, we’d never hurt this much. "Grief is the price of love." Grief is not a punishment. It’s the e…
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"There is no 'getting over' grief." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- We’ve all heard it: “You’ll get over it.” As if loss is something we recover from, like a cold. "There is no 'gett…
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"Memories are a form of connection." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- We sometimes fear that talking about them will hurt too much—or that others will grow tired of hearing their name…
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"It’s okay to not be okay." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- There’s a strange pressure after loss to present yourself as “fine,” as though grief is something that should be quickly p…
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"Your pace is the right pace." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- We live in a world that measures progress in milestones, deadlines, and “shoulds.” But grief doesn’t fit neatly into an…
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"Joy and grief can live in the same heart." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- For a long time, I thought joy would be a betrayal—that if I laughed or felt lightness, it meant I’d someh…
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"You are not weak for grieving." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- Some people mistake tears for fragility, or heartbreak for collapse. But grief has a way of showing us that real stre…
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"Grief changes, but it never disappears." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Lean in with me --- In the early days, grief can feel like it’s everywhere—heavy in your chest, clouding your mind, weighing dow…
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In this roundtable, the hosts and guests, Miriam, Geoff, and Hidde, dig into the messy overlap between mental health and technology. We talk about the real human consequences of modern tooling, from the ethics of AI and how it’s changing labor, to the ongoing fight for web accessibility and the moral obligations designers and engineers carry. The c…
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Feature Conversations with Author Corwin Melvin his New Book “ Surviving Youth Sports A Dads Guide To Parents Of Young Hoopers” In this thought-provoking video, we explore the often-overlooked reality of youth sports and its impact on parents. From high school sports to AAU basketball, the financial burden of supporting young athletes can be overwh…
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"Grief is love finding new ways to flow." Welcome, fellow griever. This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces. Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder. Let’s lean in At first, it might feel like the love you carry has nowhere to go. But over time, you realize—it’s not gone. It’s …
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