Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro

Based the December 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "The waiting room," Darcy interviews youth minister and Christian fiction author Danielle Shryock about learning to pivot, and finding acceptance when faced with difficult life changes.  Find Danielle's books at DanielleShryock.com. 

The essay, "The waiting room" from the December 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Have some thoughts and want to chime in? And maybe get featured on an upcoming episode? Leave me a voice memo at https://anchor.fm/darcy-castro/message. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

The essay, "Charity with the best of intentions" from the November 2002 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro.  Have some thoughts and want to chime in? And maybe get featured on an upcoming episode? Leave me a voice memo at https://anchor.fm/darcy-castro/message. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the October 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "Let's meet in the middle," listen in to a conversation about where we can find common ground and the importance of service with special guest Audrey Walleser Martin. Audrey is a wildland firefighter with extensive experience in emergency management and domestic policy. Her commitment to community service also includes an Emergency Preparedness outreach program that aims to help families take steps now to prepare, plan and practice to ensure a better outcome in the event disaster strikes. Follow Audrey on Facebook to learn from an expert in the field and be prepared!

The essay, "Let's meet in the middle" from the October 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Have some thoughts and want to chime in? And maybe get featured on an upcoming episode? Leave me a voice memo at https://anchor.fm/darcy-castro/message. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the September 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "The movement of mea culpa," Darcy and friend Claire Murdough dish on the humility required to ask for forgiveness, what it's like to get into comedy in your 40s, the American Women of Service pageant that brought them together, and what Period Poverty means and why you should care. Check out Claire's debut comedy performance with Couch to Mic, and learn how you can make a difference with the Alliance for Period Supplies.

The essay, "The moment of mea culpa" from the September 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Have some thoughts and want to chime in? And maybe get featured on an upcoming episode? Leave me a voice memo at https://anchor.fm/darcy-castro/message. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the July 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "May our hearts be bigger than our fear," Darcy and her longtime friend CJ Julisch have an honest, truth-infused conversation about alllyship. Learn about elevating the voices of women of color, and ways we all can be more informed and open-minded to the current social justice movements.

The essay, "The agony of time" from the June 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

The essay, "May our hearts be bigger than our fear" from the June 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the May 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "The winds of change can't know you down," listen in as Darcy and nurse/caregiver/nonprofit leader Danielle Niesz talk about the importance of caring for the mental health and wellness of frontline healthcare workers, and how she's channeled her energy to lean in to the change Covid has brought to our communities. Learn about Halos in Healthcare online and following them on Facebook. Make sure to also check out ICU Angels to support the work of this worthy organization. 

The essay, "The winds of change won't knock you down" from the May 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the April 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect, "Free the fiddleheads," Darcy and retired US Forest Service professional Nancy Lankford talk about why conservation matters, from our own backyards to the larger global environment. Listen in as we discuss our perspectives, and how a woman entered a male-dominated field in the 1970's and served nearly 40 years, enjoying a successful career that fueled her passion for the outdoors. 

The essay, "Free the fiddleheads" from the April 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro.  Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com. 

Based on the March 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "Pandemic affirmations for positive change," listen in on affirmations to encourage respectfulness for ourselves, others and this difficult shared experience of global pandemic.  

The essay, "Pateince and perspective" from the March 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

The essay, "Could the bully be me?" from the October 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the October 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect, "Could the bully be me?", Darcy and longtime friend Sally Eck, faculty at Portland State University, talk about what it means to interrupt oppression.  To learn more about Sally's consulting services and work to bring awareness to social justice issues and equality for all, contact her at [email protected]

Based on the February 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect, "It's no one's fault, because we're all broken," listen in as Darcy and family therapist Cary Hamilton get into the weeds of acknowledging our brokenness and how it is actually a catalyst to greater strength. Read Cary's insightful Playful Wisdom Blog, follow Playful Wisdom on Facebook, and learn about her services at Olympia Therapy. 

The essay, "It's no one's fault, because we're all broken" from the February 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the January 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro - "Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries!" - join the conversation with Darcy and Renee Wagner of The Magazine, a new luxury lifestyle publication and multimedia outlet aimed to inspire and connect. Think boundaries don't apply to you? Think again. Be challenged to take a critical look within this informative and inspirational episode. Read and subscribe to The Magazine at TheMagazinePublication.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram. 

Listen to my original essay, "Hairy Armpits and Miss America" and step into the sound booth with voiceover actress, singer and Miss Oregon 1998 Jennifer Sisco Porretta as we dish on our Miss America experiences.  Check out Jen's work at JennifersVoiceovers.com.

The essay, "Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries!" from the January 2020 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro.  Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com. 

The essay "Peace be with you" from the December 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at www.DarcyCastro.com.

Based on the November 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect, "What are you afraid of?" this conversation with Naomi Rackley will help you take a critical look at how fear inhibits us, while impacting lives and communities. Find Naomi Rackley at NaomiRackleyBeauty.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/bestwaxer.

The essay "What are you afraid of" from the November 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at www.DarcyCastro.com.

Welcome to the Cultivating Respect Podcast! Listen in on a conversation with singer/songwriter Naomi LaViolette. We'll be discussing the topic, "Respecting others begins with respecting yourself," from the September 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect.  Find Naomi's music at NaomiLMusic.com. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

The essay "Respecting others begins with respecting yourself" from the September 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

Welcome back to the Cultivating Respect Podcast! Today we're talking with Jasmine DeRier, executive director and founder of  American Women of Service. We'll be discussing the topic, "It Starts With Hope," from the August 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro.  Learn more about American Women of Service at AmericanWomenOfService.com. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.

The essay "It Starts With Hope" from the August 2019 edition of Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro. Follow all the Cultivating Respect articles and podcasts at DarcyCastro.com.