Best Learner Autonomy Podcasts (2025)

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#180 - Parr, P. (2024). Malcolm Before X. University of Massachusetts Press. 51:20

1d ago51:20

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Chris interviews Patrick Parr from Lakeland University lostincitations.com, [email protected] [email protected]

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#179 - Hopkyns, S. & Dovchin, S. (2024). Translanguaging and emotionality of English as a second language (ESL) teachers. International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 62(3) 49:15

16d ago49:15

49:15

Chris interviews Sarah Hopkyns from St. Andrews University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#178 - Sifakis, N. (2023). Metacognitive and metalinguistic activities can raise ELF awareness: why and how. Journal of English as a Lingua Franca, 12(1), 43-66. 52:59

1M ago52:59

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Chris interviews Nicos Sifakis from the University of Athens [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#177 - Plonsky, L. (Ed.). (2024). Open Science in Applied Linguistics. Applied Linguistics Press. https://www.appliedlinguisticspress.org/home/catalog/plonsky_2024 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Chris Cooper spoke with Dr. Luke Plonsky (Professor of Applied Linguistics at Northern Arizona University) about a recent book he edited on open science. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#176 - Inoue, N. (2024). Argument / counter-argument activities in EFL classes in a Japanese university, Kyushu University Ronkyu 47:08

2M ago47:08

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Chris interviews emeritus professor Naruhiko Inoue from Kyushu University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#175 - Brown, D., & Stoeckel, T. (2025). Post-beginner L2-learner knowledge of ultra-frequent English words. Language Teaching Research, 13621688251318105. https://doi.org/10.1177/13621688251318105 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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Chris Cooper interviews Dr. Dale Brown from Kanazawa University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#174 - Salazar, D. (2021). Documenting world Englishes in the Oxford English dictionary: Past perspectives, present developments, and future directions. Research developments in world Englishes, 40:07

3M ago40:07

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Chris speaks with Danica Salazar from the Oxford English Dictionary. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#173 - Vajjala, S. (2024). Generative artificial intelligence and applied linguistics. JALT Journal, 46(1), 55–74. https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTJJ46.1-3 58:36

4M ago58:36

58:36

Chris Cooper interviews Dr. Sowmya Vajjala from the National Research Council of Canada [email protected] [email protected]

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Haswell on the Street x The Lunchtime Series: Fern Sakamoto & Ana Sofia Hofmeyr 49:39

4M ago49:39

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Chris Haswell interviews Fern Sakamoto and Ana Sofia Hofmeyr [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#172 - Smid, D., Zólyomi, A., & Albert, Á. (2024). Motivation, autonomy and emotions in foreign language learning: A multi-perspective investigation in Hungary (Vol. 27). Channel View Publications. 47:22

4M ago47:22

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Chris Haswell interviews Agnes Albert from Eotovos Lorland University in Hungary [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#171- Mizumoto, A. (2024). CAF Analyzer [Web application]. https://cafindex.pythonanywhere.com 58:31

5M ago58:31

58:31

Chris Cooper interviews Atsushi Mizumoto from Kansai University [email protected] [email protected]

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New Year Update 4:18

5M ago4:18

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We thank everyone for your support - 2025 will be betterBy [email protected]

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#170 - O’Dwyer, S. (Ed.). (2024). Confucianism at War: 1931–1945. Taylor & Francis. 49:27

6M ago49:27

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Chris interviews Professor Shaun O'Dwyer from the Faculty of Languages and Cultures at Kyushu University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#169 - Hanks, E., & Egbert, J. (2022). The interplay of laughter and communicative purpose in conversational discourse: A corpus-based study of British English. Corpus Pragmatics, 6(4), 261–290. 57:39

6M ago57:39

57:39

Chris Cooper interviews Elizabeth Hanks (Northern Arizona University) https://hankselizabeth.wordpress.com/By [email protected]

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How Healthier Coping Strategies Lead to Substance Abuse Prevention 57:55

7M ago57:55

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According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, the nation's largest preventable and costly health problem is teen drug addiction. As parents, drug and alcohol abuse is something that keeps us up at night. And while we can talk with them until we're blue in the face about the dangers, we're never really sure about how effective o…

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#168 - Cooper, C. R. (2023). The identification of YouTube videos that feature the linguistic features of English informal speech. Applied Corpus Linguistics (3), 1-10. 47:34

7M ago47:34

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Chris interviews Chris Cooper from Rikkyo University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Yoga and Mindfulness for a More Regulated Classroom, with Zensational Kids' Allison Morgan 43:24

7M ago43:24

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We all know that co-regulation is essential for fostering a sense of connection and engagement among students, which ultimately makes lessons easier to follow. But what are the best ways to co-regulate? Today we welcome Allison Morgan, who shares her tips. And it's not all about regulating the students - educators must regulate themselves first. --…

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#167 - Thomson, R. I., & Isaacs, T. (2022). Evaluations of Foreign Accented Speech: Subjective Bias or Speech Signal Characteristics?. 47:42

7M ago47:42

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Chris speaks with Ron Thomson from Brock University [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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From Picky Eating Battles to Positive Mealtime Relationships, with Polina Shkadron 55:54

7M ago55:54

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Have you heard of ARFID? It stands for Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, which sounds pretty scary. You may wonder if this is like picky eating, but it’s actually very different from picky eating. Today on the podcast, Polina Shkadron emphasizes that children with ARFID should eat for themselves rather than to please others. Her approach p…

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#166 - Gough, W. M., Snyder, B., Yanase, C., & Skeates, C. (2024). Vulnerability and Resilience During Emergency Remote Teaching: Voices of Part-Time University English Language Teachers in Japan. 43:12

8M ago43:12

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Chris interviews Wendy Gough from Bunkyo Gakuin University. [email protected] [email protected] https://www.candlinandmynard.com/ert.htmlBy [email protected]

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Choosing a School for Your Neurodivergent Learner 37:19

8M ago37:19

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Join me on today’s episode as I talk with Libby Taylor and Emmy Renquist of SchoolUp. We discuss what to consider in a learning environment for your neurodivergent child, what questions to ask on school tours, and what the options are in our local area of Wake and Durham counties. Learn more at SchoolUp Wake. --- Sign up for Dr. Emily's weekly news…

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#165 Fritz, R., & Marchewka, M. (2024). Transformative learning: Investigating perspective changes towards developing global human resources in a virtual exchange project. 37:42

8M ago37:42

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Chris interviews Robinson Fritz from Kyushu University [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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How to Reduce Your Stress and Encourage Autonomy in Your Children, with Dr. Emily Edlynn 46:36

9M ago46:36

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As parents, our natural instinct is to shield our children from stress. Life's hard enough as adults, so we want to let kids be carefree. But is that strategy counterproductive and actually harmful to our children? Today, Dr. Emily Edlynn calls for a cultural shift towards balanced, autonomy-supportive parenting that prioritizes both child and pare…

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#164 Marpaung, J. (2024). New Student Affairs Professionals' Perceived Readiness to Utilize Data Analytics. [Conference Presentation]. 10th Conference on Global Higher Education. Tokyo, Japan. 53:14

9M ago53:14

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Chris speaks with Jonathan Marpaung (Indonesia University) [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Mr. Chazz on Realistic Self-Regulation for Parents 50:05

9M ago50:05

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Parental fear and reactive behavior often stem from concerns about safety or our own emotional overwhelm, making it challenging to respond thoughtfully to our child's emotions. Today, Mr. Chazz, a former Montessori teacher turned multi-faceted educator, shares his insights on recognizing and embracing emotions as a pathway to better emotional regul…

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Haswell on the Street - Episode 2 - Dr. Paul Elliot, Homerton College, Cambridge University 26:46

9M ago26:46

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Chris speaks with Dr. Paul Elliot from Homerton College, Cambridge University. [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],By [email protected]

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Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child with Kelley Coleman 1:02:21

9M ago1:02:21

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Many of us struggle to advocate for children with disabilities and empower them to navigate their futures with confidence. So how can you prepare children with disabilities for fulfilling lives while emphasizing their choices and abilities? In this episode, Kelley Coleman shares her insights on how inclusive education, self-advocacy, agency, choice…

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2024 Summer Break 7:13

10M ago7:13

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Chris shares some early statistical analysis of "Lost in Citations," The Book, and lets you know he'll be heading to England for a month. Expect more content in September! [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#163 Kidd, D. (2017). The Starbems. Newwave. Imperial Music. 48:13

11M ago48:13

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Chris speaks with Dustin Kidd (Shimanae University) about the recent history of Japanese rock music. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#162 Garnett, K.A. (2021). Opportunities for Anti-Bias Frameworks in Japanese EFL Textbooks, Babylonia Journal of Language Education, 48-57 46:36

11M ago46:36

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Chris interviewed Kate Garrett from Ritsukeikan University and Doshisha University. [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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#161 Wroblewski, G. (2023). ChatGPT and anti-white bias. Kyushu University Gengo Bunka Ronkyu, 51, 53-72 48:13

12M ago48:13

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Chris interviews Greggory Wroblewski from the Faculty of Cultures and Languages at Kyushu University. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376085803_ChatGPT_and_Anti-White_BiasBy [email protected]

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How to Flex Talk Therapy for Neurodivergent Kids & Teens, with Dr. Matt Zakreski 57:35

12M ago57:35

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Contrary to the medical model of prescribing antibiotics or stitching up a wound, mental health is not simply about "fixing" patients. Therapists can feel pressure from parents or school staff to improve a child’s emotional or behavioral functioning as quickly as possible, but mental health is both a science and an art. It also takes trust and time…

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#160 Tarsi, M. (2020). Towards a phonology of Scandinavian Latin runic inscriptions: A corpus-based analysis. Acta Antiqua Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae, 59(1-4), 85-96. 42:53

12M ago42:53

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The Lunchtime Series continues! Chris interviewed Matteo Tarsi from the University of Uppsala, Iceland. [email protected] [email protected]

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Setting Healthy Screen Boundaries, with Andrea Davis 52:52

12M ago52:52

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Parents, you've got all the tech time questions, and Better Screen Time's Andrea Davis has the answers. What's the latest info on how much time kids are spending on devices? When are kids ready for devices? Specifically for phones? When are they ready for social media? How do you set boundaries around technology? How do you bring up the potential f…

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#159 - Haswell on the Street Episode 1 - Matthew Baldock (Charles David Casson Estates) 50:07

1y ago50:07

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Chris interviews Matthew Baldock, Director of Charles David Casson Estates and business YouTuber. Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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ADHD in the Classroom, with Melissa Jackson 49:53

1y ago49:53

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While working in the classroom as a teacher in both special education and general education settings, and in helping her own kids learn to read, Melissa Jackson started to notice that the teaching methods she had been taught in teacher prep courses didn't work equally with neurotypical and neurodivergent learners. So what did she do about it? Today…

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Preview: Haswell on the Street! 13:15

1y ago13:15

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Jonathan and Chris preview the new hit show that will occasionally pop up on this feed! Check it out!By [email protected]

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ADHD is AWESOME, with Kim and Penn Holderness 50:36

1y ago50:36

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The hilarious and uber-talented Kim and Penn Holderness (YouTube) just released a new book, ADHD is Awesome, and they're on the show to tell us all about it! We explore: Reframing ADHD as a superpower Uncovering strategies like visual cues Using timers Setting boundaries Emotional aspects of ADHD Gender differences in expressing emotions Personaliz…

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#158 - Silvia, P. J. (2008). Interest—The curious emotion. Current Directions in Psychological Science , 17(1), 57–60. 1:22:09

1y ago1:22:09

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Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Paul Silvia (Citation 116, Citation 131) Professor of Psychology at UNC Greensboro. Dr. Silvia's Website Read the paper here Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), with Casey Ehrlich 55:16

1y ago55:16

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PDA most commonly stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance. But Dr. Casey Ehrlich prefers to call it Pervasive Drive for Autonomy or Protective Demand Avoidance. Today, Dr. Ehrlich unpacks why understanding PDA and nervous system responses starts with supporting children's drive for autonomy and equality. She and Dr. Emily also discuss the alarming…

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#157 - Kelly, C. (2022). Lawyers and Priestesses in the World of Tests. Bulletin of the JALT Mind, Brain, and Education SIG 8(11), 21-29. 58:38

1y ago58:38

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Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Curtis Kelly - (Citation 9, Citation 73) - Professor Emeritus, Kansai University. Read the article here Think Tanks Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Are You a Sober-Curious Parent? 54:33

1y ago54:33

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Parenting is challenging. Add neurodivergence and a busy job to the mix, and sometimes (ok, often) you feel like you deserve that glass of wine. But does it make things better or worse? Are you a sober-curious parent? Today, Casey Davidson and Dr. Emily share their personal journeys of transitioning to sobriety, shedding light on the challenges of …

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#156 - Vitta, J. P., Nicklin, C. & Albright, S. W. (2023). Academic word difficulty and multidimensionallexical sophistication: An English-for-academic-purposes-focused conceptual replication of... 44:17

1y ago44:17

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Chris interviews Dr. Joe Vitta (Citation 67) from Kyushu University in the newest installment of The Lunchtime Series. Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Understanding Trauma at School w/ Dr. Lori Desautels 44:34

1y ago44:34

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On today’s podcast, Dr. Lori Desautels joins me to discuss how students experience trauma at school, and how we need to move away from traditional discipline approaches and towards promoting emotional regulation for students and educators. We dive into practical strategies in an effort to promote a positive learning environment for all students. Th…

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#155 - Anderson, F. E. (2019). Nails that still don’t stick up: Revisiting the enigma of the Japanese college classroom. Teaching English at Japanese Universities (pp. 125–136). 49:26

1y ago49:26

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Jonathan interviews Fred E. Anderson - Professor Emeritus at Kansai University. Teaching English at Japanese Universities Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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How NC is Empowering Autistic Professionals, with NCBCE's Caroline Sullivan 44:47

1y ago44:47

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Much of the content on this podcast centers around raising neurodivergent kids. But what about when they become young adults? How do we think about higher education options and entering the workforce? Today, North Carolina Business Committee for Education Executive Director Caroline Sullivan joins Dr. Emily to discuss the groundbreaking LiNC-IT pro…

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#154 - Jordan, E. (2010). A Hollywood English pronunciation for Japanese students? An exploration of Japanese university students’ attitudes towards Japanese English pronunciation. 46:31

1+ y ago46:31

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Chris interviews Program Director Eoin Jordan from St. Andrews University (Scotland) in-studio. The Lunchtime Series continues… Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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The Regulated Classroom: Empowering Educators and Engaging Students, with Emily Daniels 52:45

1+ y ago52:45

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How can educators cultivate a classroom environment that's the most conducive to learning? What are the real secrets to a successful and regulated classroom? Today, Emily Daniels discusses the Regulated Classroom framework, which emphasizes practices like co-regulation, connectors, activators, settlers, and affirmations. By understanding behaviors …

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#153 - Ng, J. H. (2023). Parenthood during residency: How acts of kindness supported my journey. Journal of Hospital Medicine. 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

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Chris interviews Dr. Jia Ng from Hofstra University. Contacts: [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

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Juggling Aging Parents and Neurodivergent Children, with Edla Prevette 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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For everyone who's a parent of a neurodivergent child, you might be taking care of your aging parents as well. You're in a Sandwich Generation, and it's not easy to navigate setting boundaries, finding support outside your family, and prioritizing your own mental health. Today, Edla Prevette has some advice for navigating the complexities of this f…

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