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Reid Connect-ED Podcast
by Alexis Reid
A podcast cohosted by Siblings Gerald Reid, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, & Alexis Reid, M.A., educational therapist, providing expert and nuanced information and inspiration relative to mental health, learning, performance, education, wellness, executive function, and so much more! Streaming everywhere. Instagram: @ReidConnectEdPodcast Twitter: @ReidConnectEd reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcast
Episodes
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S8 E10: Making Fitness Part of Your Life w/Fitness Coach Kyle Fitzsimons
S8 E10: Making Fitness Part of Your Life w/Fitness Coach Kyle Fitzsimons In our final episode of Season 8, we speak with Boston-based fitness coach at EverybodyFights and Life Time gym, Kyle Fitzsimons, about how adults can integrate fitness into their life. As a young person, fitness may be…
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S8 E9: Sleep & Sexual Health: Preparing Adolescents for College
S8 E9: Sleep & Sexual Health: Preparing Adolescents for College In this conversation, we discuss the nuances and specifics of how to speak with your children about sexual and sleep health prior to their adjustment to college. These can feel like difficult conversations but we are here to help you...
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S8 E8: Music Therapy w/Dr. Joy Allen from Berklee College of Music
S8 E8: Music Therapy w/Dr. Joy Allen from Berklee College of Music In this episode, Gerald and Alexis speak with Dr. Joy Allen, Chair of the Music Therapy Department and Founding Director of the Music & Health Institute at Berklee College of Music. This rich discussion acknowledges how music is...
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S8 E7: Healing Trauma Through Play w/Steve Gross, MSW, Founder, The Life is Good Playmaker Project
S8 E7: Healing Trauma Through Play w/Steve Gross, MSW, Founder, The Life is Good Playmaker Project In this episode, Alexis and Gerald speak with Steve Gross, MSW, founder of The Life is Good Playmaker Project to discuss the value of play as it pertains to creating a context for healing amongst...
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S8 E6: Using Music to Improve Movement for Parkinson's Disease w/Dr. Terry Ellis
S8 E6: Using Music to Improve Movement for Parkinson's Disease w/Dr. Terry Ellis Gerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Terry Ellis of Boston University to discuss her cutting edge research on how music can be used to help individuals with Parkinon’s Disease to improve their walking and quality of...
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S8 E5: Making the Most of College Courses
S8 E5: Making the Most of College Courses In the age of AI where information and knowledge can be found in a split second, this episode dives into the purpose of a college course and shares wisdom, ideas, and strategies from experience in the classroom both as a student and as a professor. In…
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S8 E4: A Deeper Connection with Our Dogs and Ourselves w/Grace Chon
S8 E4: A Deeper Connection with Our Dogs and Ourselves w/Grace Chon Grace Chon is an acclaimed photographer and author, former art director in the advertising industry, podcast host, and is on a journey to help people recognize and appreciate that natural world through consciousness, creativity,...
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S8 E3: Supporting Adolescent Boys w/Adam Lewis, M.A.
In this episode Alexis & Jerry meet with Adam Lewis, M.A. - head of school at Catholic Memorial High School in Boston, MA - to discuss the current landscape of supporting adolescent boys. We have an in depth and thoughtful dialogue about the pressures that adolescent boys feel these days. We...
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S8 E2: Character Development w/Dr. Scott Seider & Dr. Shelby Clark
S8 E2: Character Development w/Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby Clark In this episode, Gerald and Alexis spoke with Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby Clark on the topic of developing character, with a context of how to develop character within schools. We dive into the key insights and lessons from...
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S8 E1: Sport & Performance Psychology w/Dr. Edson Filho and Dr. Carly Block
In this episode, we are joined by two professors from Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education who specialize in the research and practice of sport and performance psychology - Dr. Edson Filho and Dr. Carly Block. We discuss a number of topics relative the mental side of performance;...
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S7 E10: Athlete Mental Health
S7 E10: Athlete mental health In this episode, Alexis interviews Gerald about the topic of athlete mental health. Gerald shares his wisdom and perspective from his expertise as a licensed psychologist along with his training and vast experience working with athletes. Given the increased awareness...
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S7 E9: Reading and the Brain w/Dr. Maryanne Wolf
S7 E9: Reading and the Brain w/ Dr. Maryanne Wolf In this episode, Alexis and Gerald were honored to be joined by Dr. Maryanne Wolf, one of the leading experts on the science of reading. Dr. Wolf shares a tremendous amount of knowledge and wisdom from her extensive career and experiences, as she...
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S7 E8: Preparing to Launch into the Workforce
S7 E8: Preparing to Launch into the Workforce In this episode, Gerald and Alexis discuss how young adults can make the most of their years after high school, whether in college or not, to prepare for their future in the workforce… to be ready to launch! Life changes in so many ways once you leave...
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S7 E7: Exploring Social Anxiety
In this episode, Gerald and Alexis explore the experience of social anxiety for the second time on this podcast. In this discussion, we try to normalize social anxiety as it relates to the internal human drive for connection. We provide context and nuance as to how and when social anxiety can...
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S7 E6: Disabilities & Accessibility w/Dr. Luis Pérez and Mia Laudato, MSEd
S7 E6: Disabilities & Accessibility w/Dr. Luis Pérez and Mia Laudato In this episode, Alexis and Gerald have an in depth discussion about the topic of disabilities and accessibility with two experts in the field of education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - Dr. Luis Perez and Mia…
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S7 E5: The Negative Impact of Hazing w/Dr. Elizabeth Allan
S7 E5: The Negative Impact of Hazing w/Dr. Elizabeth Allan In this episode, we are hoping to shine a light on the topic of hazing with an expert on the topic, University of Maine researcher and professor, Dr. Elizabeth Allan. In this very nuanced discussion, we aim to bring the experience of…
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S7 E4: Youth and Social Media Use w/Dr. Alison Yeung
S7 E4: Youth and Social Media Use w/Dr. Alison Yeung In this episode, Jerry and Alexis speak with Dr. Alison Yeung about how youth engage with social media. This episode broaches topics of mental health, child development, education, parenting, and psychology. Dr. Yeung is a family physician from...
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S7 E3: Autism and Executive Functions w/Dr. Susan Faja
S7 E3: Autism and Executive Functions w/Dr. Susan Faja In this episode, Gerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Susan Faja - clinical psychologist from Boston Children’s Hospital - to discuss executive functions among individuals on the Autism spectrum. In this valuable discussion, you will learn how...
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S7 E2: Parenting Anxious Youth w/Drs. Meredith Elkins and Julia Martin Burch
S7 E1: Parenting anxious youth w/Dr. Meredith Elkins and Dr. Julia Martin Burch In this episode, Gerald and Alexis sit down to chat with child psychologists who have expertise in parenting anxiety youth - Dr. Meredith Elkins and Dr. Julia Martin Burch. Anxiety has been a term used more often than...
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S7 E1: Fostering Self-Regulation
Many aspects in life can feel intense or overwhelming. In a world where so much can seem unpredictable and uncontrollable, we can anticipate that feeling distressed is inevitable. As we kick off season 7, episode 1 starts off with a discussion about one aspect of life we can learn to improve and...
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S6 E9: Athlete-Centered Skating w/Garrett Lucash
S6 E9: Athlete-Centered Skating w/Garrett Lucash We had the honor of sitting down with competitive figure skating coach, Garrett Lucash, to talk about his athlete-centered approach to coaching figure skaters. Garrett is a former competitive figure skater himself, with countless accolades as one…
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S6 E8: The Artist In Me w/Tom Hanicak
In this episode, we are joined by Tom Hanicak - artist, educator, art therapist, and beyond - to discuss what it means to allow artistic expression to flow through us all. Tom shares his personal journey of not understanding his own creative energies as a child and ultimately finding his way into...
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S6 E7: The Psychology of Athletic Coaching w/Dr. John McCarthy
S6 E7: The Psychology of Athletic Coaching w/Dr. John McCarthy What goes into coaching in sports? Is it more than x’s and o’s? Is it more than just yelling orders at players to do what they are told? What is the psychology that is involved within coach-athlete relationships? What are the...
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S6 E6: Embracing the Journey w/ Meditation Teacher Fez Aswat
S6 E6: Embracing the Journey w/ Meditation Teacher Fez Aswat In the turbulent moments of life when deep questions or difficult experiences can shape our reality, meditation can serve as a vehicle to ground us to explore and feel presence, return to our breath, and is also an opportunity to…
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S6 E5: Bringing Creative Ideas to Life w/Music Producer Mike Midura
S6 E5: Bringing Creative Ideas to Life w/Music Producer Mike Midura What does it take to pursue a career in music production? In this interview, we get a behind the scenes understanding of what it's like for a music producer to bring creative ideas to life in a studio. We are joined by the...
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S6 E4: Being Enough - Exploring Perfectionism w/Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
S6 E4: Being Enough - Exploring Perfectionism w/Dr. Ellen Hendriksen When will it ever be enough? When will I be enough? These are the questions people with perfectionistic tendencies ruminate over, oftentimes without definitive answers. In this incredibly informative and insightful interview, we...
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S6 E3: Fostering Engagement in Learning w/ UDL Expert Allison Posey
S6 E3: Fostering Engagement in Learning w/UDL expert Allison Posey. In a world of checks and boxes, especially in work and learning, our goal is to have listeners think about what is possible to transform their own lives. The way we engage in all we do is often a choice, but the transformation…
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S6 E2: Shane Sager - Wisdom Gained from a Life in Music
It's not every day that someone dedicates their life to playing harmonica… but when they do, they can do something extraordinary. Shane Sager has proven himself to be a unique sound and masterful musician on the harmonica. To boil down Shane's life to just being a harmonica player would be an...
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S6 E1: Facing Fear
S6 E1: Facing Fears This may be one of the most important episodes we have recorded thus far in thinking about how facing fears can often be the impetus for creating positive change in one’s life. In this episode Alexis & Jerry have a nuanced conversation about facing fears through exposure....
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S5 E9: A Nuanced Discussion about Acceptance
In this episode, Gerald and Alexis have a very nuanced discussion around the topic of acceptance. There are many therapies that revolve around acceptance. This discussion focuses on the psychological aspects and concepts that pertain to how individuals can understand, grapple with, and figure out...
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S5 E8: Shifting the Paradigm in Staff Development w/Jackson Cannon
In this episode, we interview Jackson Cannon of the famed Eastern Standard Restaurant in the heart of Boston (next to @FenwayPark) to discuss various topics relative to working in the service industry, including executive functions, teaching and learning, communication, community building, career...
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S5 E7: Navigating Learning with AI: Benefits & Challenges w/ Dr. Luis Perez
S5 E7: Navigating Learning with AI: Benefits & Challenges w/ Dr. Luis Perez. In this episode, we interview Dr. Luis Perez to discuss the benefits and challenges of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning environments and classrooms. What used to seem like science fiction is becoming…
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S5 E6: Tommy's Place - Creating a Healing Space to Cope with Pediatric Cancer
S5 E6 Tommy's Place - Creating a Healing Space to Cope with Pediatric Cancer In this episode, we interview Tim O’Connell, founder of the nonprofit “Tommy’s Place” on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, which provides a week-long dream vacation home free of charge for families with children undergoing cancer...
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S5 E5: Understanding PANDAS with Dr. Sarah O'Dor
S5 E5 Understanding PANDAS with Dr. Sarah O'Dor In this episode, we discuss a rare pediatric condition known as PANDAS - Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. PANDAS is a phenomenon when a child has a spontaneous manifestation of psychiatric...
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S5 E4: Understanding Disordered Eating w/ Dr. Aubrey Carpenter
S5 E4 Understanding Disordered Eating with Dr. Aubrey Carpenter In this episode, we welcome our friend and colleague, Dr. Aubrey Carpenter, a licensed clinical psychologist who has spent over a decade working as a pediatric psychologist, educator and researcher in Child Mental Health and…
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S5 E3: Staying True to Yourself w/ 3x Hockey Olympian and PWHL Star, Alina Müller
S5 E3: Staying True to Yourself w/ 3x Hockey Olympian and PWHL Star, Alina Müller. We are thrilled to have hockey great, Alina Müller join us for an in depth conversation about her journey of becoming a 3x Olympian for her native Switzerland national team (starting at age 15), making 3…
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S5 E2: Talking Soccer: Playing, Coaching, & more with Rachel Pitman
S5 E2: Talking Soccer: Playing, Coaching, and more with Rachel Pitman When participating in one sport since childhood, it becomes more than just a past time, it becomes your life. In this episode, Rachel Pitman discusses her passion for soccer and how she transcended the UK culture of soccer…
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S5 E1: Navigating Adjustments in Life
One aspect of life that we can always count on is the inevitability of change. In fact, this episode is dawning of its own change: our inaugural episode of Season 5, the beginning of a new academic year, and our first episode in the new Cyber Sound Studios space in Back Bay Boston. New…
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S4 E9: Recap of Season 4: Connection with self, others, and something outside ourselves
In this final episode of Season 4, Gerald and Alexis discuss the themes that emerged from their interviews and conversations throughout the season that relate to connection with others, connection with something outside of ourselves, and the connections we make within ourselves. Season 4 included...
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S4 E8: A Nuanced Discussion About Focus & Attention w/ Dr. Gloria Mark
S4 E8: A Nuanced Discussion About Focus and Attention w/ Dr. Gloria Mark On any given day we may hear about the benefits of honing attention, paying attention, and being focused. Oftentimes, these comments are related to productivity, learning, or engagement at work, school, or in other aspects…
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S4 E7: Connection in the Digital Age
S4 E7: Connection in the Digital Age In our digital world, there are complex new systems that young people (and adults!) need to navigate. As digital technologies become more sophisticated, the way we connect with one another can either become overly simplistic or an intricate web of…
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S4 E6: Supporting Student Executive Functions Book Talk w/ authors Lisa Carey & Alexis Reid
S4 E6: Supporting Student Executive Functions Book Talk w/ authors Lisa Carey & Alexis Reid Executive function skills are commonly known as the skills that allow us to get things done… and are also often misunderstood. In their new book, Supporting Student Executive Functions: Insights and...
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S4 E5: Parenting Children with ADHD through Connection
S4 E5: “Parenting Children with ADHD through Connection.” Raising children is a role that requires so much - understanding, flexibility, planfulness, love, consistency, responsiveness, care, and so much more. We believe it is one of the most admirable roles that we can take on, the pursuit of...
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S4 E4: Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last w/Mark Ravin of Herb Chambers Mini/BMW Dealership of Boston
S4 E4: Nice Guys Don’t Finish Last w/Mark Ravin of Herb Chambers Mini/BMW Dealership of Boston In this episode Alexis & Jerry are joined by Mark Ravin from Herb Chambers Boston Mini/BMW Dealership. Mark has an incredible story to share and in this episode we touch upon taking an alternate path in...
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S4 E3: Understanding Childhood Bullying w/Drs. Melissa Holt and Jennifer Greif Green
Bullying is a term that has become commonly used as a part of conversations among young people and their peers both in real life and online. In the past few decades there has been an uptick in recognizing, researching, and naming bullying in public and private sectors while striving to support...
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S4 E2: Exploring Music as Connection w/ Recording Artist & Performer Will Dailey
S4 E2: Exploring Music as Connection w/ Recording Artist & Performer Will Dailey Some may say that musicians are inspired by creativity, but we believe that they establish a connection within themselves and to those who listen, appreciate, and join them in the experience of creating and sharing...
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S4 E1: Creating Original Music w/Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter, Hayley Reardon
Season 4 is all about connection - connection with others, connection with something outside of yourself, and connection with yourself. To start off the new season, Jerry and Alexis were thrilled to have critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, Hayley Reardon, join us in studio to talk about her...
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S3 E10: How to Prioritize Self-Care
In the last nine episodes, we have covered topics related to the theme of caring for one’s self. For episode 10 of season 3, Alexis and Jerry discuss what it takes to prioritize self-care in our lives. Tune in to hear about how to integrate self-care as a protective factor to minimize stress…
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S3 E9: Caring for Your Body: Exercise, Recovery, & Sleep w/ Dr. Spiering & Dr. Moyen
How do we care for our bodies? In this episode Alexis & Jerry are joined by two expert physiologists to discuss exercise, fitness, and how to recover well. Dr. Spiering and Dr. Moyen are both physiologists and research scientists who have decades of experience researching and identifying best...
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S3 E8: Learning to Live in the Present
In a world that is constantly moving and changing, in our minds that are frequently planning or worrying, how do we learn to live in the present moment? In this episode we honor the ancient wisdom that has led us to better understand what it means to be present. Dr. Reid and Alexis will discuss…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast cohosted by Siblings Gerald Reid, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, & Alexis Reid, M.A., educational therapist, providing expert and nuanced information and inspiration relative to mental health, learning, performance, education, wellness, executive function, and so much more! Streaming everywhere.
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