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Power Up Podcast
by Samantha Castro
Welcome to Power Up Podcast, where we believe in the power of stories to ignite change and foster political empowerment. Join us as we delve into narratives that showcase pragmatic, No-Blame approaches to political challenges. From community leaders to grassroots activists, each episode explores how education and solution-based thinking can drive meaningful change in our societies.This is more than just a podcast; it’s a platform for learning and inspiration. Join us as we listen, learn, and grow together in understanding how pragmatic solutions can shape a more equitable and empowered world
Episodes
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Harry Pozycki: Get in the Game
What is spectatorship? How has disengagement impacted our civic responsibility? Why do we need to become political players in the civic arena? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the trend of political spectatorship, how you can get engaged and informed, and where you can build your...
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Dr. John Silvanus Wilson: Citizen Serve
What is the Citizen Service? How do historically black colleges and universities support self-development? Why do we need to develop a citizen-driven, solution-focused democracy? Why is egalitarianism the foundation of America? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses a new national...
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Wellness Wednesday: I'm going to FREAK OUT!!!!
What is anxiety? How does anxiety impact our understanding of reality and our sense of action? Why is anxiety negatively impacting our democracy and our sense of political responsibility? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, physiological, and political effects of...
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Assatta: Smells Like Teen (Political) Spirit
What is the political power for teens who are under the voting age? How can education and community relationships impact the political playing field for teens? Why is it important to expand our understanding of what is political power and how to effectively enact change without exercising your...
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Wellness Wednesday: Manifest 2025
What is manifestation? How does manifesting allow us to achieve goals that are aligned with our values? How is collective manifestation a part of the solution to strengthen our democracy through shared values? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, physiological, and...
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Professor Richards: C Both Sides II
What is the impact of incremental changes in policy? How can censorship impact the political playing field? Why is it important to expand our understanding of the middle ground in order to serve the collective as opposed to pockets of the community? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she…
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Wellness Wednesday: What are your intentions
What are intentions? How does setting intentions allow us to lead a life that is aligned with our values? Why is intentionality a part of the solutions to combat dejection, disillusionment, and distrust in our democracy? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal…
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Professor Richards: C Both Sides
What is the role of a community college? How can accessible education impact the political playing field? Why is it important to expand our understanding of the legislative process in order to successfully transition from political spectator to policymaker? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she...
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Wellness Wednesday: The Pessimist
What is pessimism? How does pessimism impact our understanding of reality and our sense of action? Why is pessimism negatively impacting our democracy and political participation? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, physiological, and political effects of pessimism....
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Dr. Reyna: Office Hours II
What is a path breaker? How can our identity impact the political empowerment and problem-solving capacity of our communities? Why is it important to rely on community, as well as ourselves, in order to expand from protest to policy? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses identity,...
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Wellness Wednesday: Am I the imposter?
What is imposter syndrome? How does imposter syndrome impact our self perception and professional lives? Why is imposter syndrome negatively impacting our political leadership and civic engagement potential? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the personal, psychological, and...
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Dr. Reyna: Office Hours
What is strategic power ? How can academic institutions support students' efforts toward solution-based civic service? Why is it important to improve our college campuses from within our academic institutions as well as outside of it? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses…
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Wellness Wednesday: I am burnt out!
What is burnout? How does emotional burnout impact our everyday lives and relationships? Why is burnout negatively impacting our democracy? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the emotional, mental, and political effects of burnout. Learn how to remedy burnout by adopting self-care...
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Divon: Homecoming II
What is our role in community? How does our relationship with our own self image impact our community? Why is it important to encourage and implement "open access"? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses community leadership and we can empower ourselves and others through education…
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Wellness Wednesday: Isolation
What is isolation? How does isolation and loneliness impact our emotional and physical wellbeing? Why is isolation negatively impacting our democracy? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the emotional, physiological, and democratic effects of isolation. Learn how to combat isolation...
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Divon: Homecoming
What is community? How does our relationship with community encourage us towards service? Why is it important to empower ourselves and serve those in our community? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses community and the lessons we learn that can better serve them with Divon Pender in...
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Darren: How to Not Be Toxic II
What is the every day application of No Blame? How can I hold my elected officials accountable without placing blame? Why is it important to find the courage to transform beyond toxic comfortability? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the accountability, discomfort, and how mutual...
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Darren: How to Not Be Toxic
What is mutual respect and the No-Blame Approach? How can I tap into empathy when surrounded by apathy and vitriol? Why is it important to identify my own toxicity before pointing out someone else's? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses the transformative nature of mutual respect and...
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Solar Panels & Fridges, Changing Culture from Home
What happens when we decide to begin the work in our very own households? What can happen when we choose to enact change despite overarching crises? How can we shift the broader culture as individuals? Join your host, Cesar Romero, as he discusses solar panels in Germany, community fridges in...
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Bradley: (Un)Selfless Service II
What can happen when we apply leadership values? How can values reshape the world around us? When has there been successful social impact based upon shared values of service? Join your host, Samantha Castro, as she discusses historical and contemporary examples of service towards your community…
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First We Pray, then We Act
How do we uplift stories of pragmatic and successful solutions for long-standing community problems? Where can we find inspiration for positive change when faced with a bombardment of negative realities? Join your host, Cesar Romero, as he discusses inclusive cafes, 90-year-old astronauts, food...
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Bradley: (Un)Selfless Service
What values do we hold as individuals? What values do we want leaders to exemplify? What is the difference between selfless and unselfish service? Join your host, Samantha Castro, and guest Bradley Gonmiah as they navigate self and community, what it means to serve others, and the importance of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Power Up Podcast, where we believe in the power of stories to ignite change and foster political empowerment. Join us as we delve into narratives that showcase pragmatic, No-Blame approaches to political challenges. From community leaders to grassroots activists, each episode explores how education and solution-based thinking can drive meaningful change in our societies.This is more than just a podcast; it’s a platform for learning and inspiration. Join us as we listen, learn, and grow together in understanding how pragmatic solutions can shape a more equitable and empowered world
HOSTED BY
Samantha Castro
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Power Up Podcast currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Power Up Podcast about?
Welcome to Power Up Podcast, where we believe in the power of stories to ignite change and foster political empowerment. Join us as we delve into narratives that showcase pragmatic, No-Blame approaches to political challenges. From community leaders to grassroots activists, each episode explores...
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Power Up Podcast has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Power Up Podcast is created and hosted by Samantha Castro.
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