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So Far, So Good
by Baylor Social Work
Welcome to So Far, So Good from Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work...a podcast to model antioppressive engagement and critical self-reflection for the Baylor community and beyond, hosted by Kerri Fisher & Kayla Mize. So what does that name mean? It represents how far we all are from becoming completely antioppressive but also how good it is to take even small steps toward inner work and systemic change. It also is an acknowledgment of how far outside our own experiences art can take us and how good it is to take in the stories of others.
Episodes
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S3Ep6—"Dream Team" with the great Anna Rakos
In this episode of the podcast, Kerri and Kayla talk with their illustrious producer (and graduate assistant extraordinaire) Anna Rakos about loss, longing, and REM state rendezvous. We want to thank Anna for two years of faithful podcast production and perpetually delightful discussions. Anna...
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S3Ep5—“Iconic” with Will Ward
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Will Ward about challenging gender binaries and the intersection of faith and queerness. Will Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works primarily with children and adolescents. He is also an adjunct faculty member and current PHD candidate at…
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S3Ep4—"Beholding" with Dr. Kevin Villegas
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Kevin Villegas about poetry, philosophy, and beauty. Dr. Kevin Villegas is the Dean of Intercultural Engagement and Division of Student Life Initiatives at Baylor. He brings several Mary Oliver poems to discuss memorization, meditation, and the true…
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S3Ep3—“Fermentation” with Jaja Chen
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Jaja Chen about community, cultural representation and Asian-American experiences. Jaja is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, co-owner of Cha Community, president and founder of the Asian Leaders Network in Waco, and a Garland School of Social Work alum....
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S3Ep2—"Nesting Doll Girlies" with Mary Zane Nelson
In episode 2 of season 3, Kerri and Kayla talk with Mary Zane Nelson about generational love, healing and motherhood. Mary Zane is a Postpartum Doula and the Project Director for the BEAR Project at the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. She brings the digital painting, "Ancestral Healing"…
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S3Ep1—"We Are All a Little Strange" with Dr. Coretta Pittman
We're back for Season 3! In this first episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. Coretta Pittman about intersectionality, privilege and the beauty of knowing that, “We are all a little strange.” Dr. Pittman is the Associate Dean for Diversity and Belonging in the Baylor University College of Arts &...
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S2Ep8—“High Cakes, Low Stakes” with Kayla Mize
In this episode, Kerri hosts our very own Kayla Mize to talk about personality traits, motherhood, pregnancy, and boundary setting. Kayla is a community social worker in Waco. She brings Dawn Konofaos’s Instagram account @alevri.co to discuss baking, balancing rest and work, perfectionism, and...
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S2Ep7—“Joy is Not Made to Be a Crumb” with Carolyn Cole
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Carolyn Cole about the universal experience of aging, new marginalization, and what it means to exist in the world. Carolyn Cole is a lecturer at the Garland School of Social Work. She brings the poem "Don’t Hesitate" by Mary Oliver to discuss ageism,...
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S2Ep6—“Healing, Health and Hypervigilance” with Dr. Elise Edwards
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. Elise Edwards about meditation, meaning-making, commitment to new life and the commonality of grief. Dr. Edwards is an assistant professor at Baylor University and teaches Christian ethics and theology courses in Baylor’s Department of Religion. She...
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S2Ep5—“My Body is my Garden” with Abby Waters
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Abby Waters about gender exploration, brave spaces, internal interrogation, and engaging with empathy and humanity. Abby is a local social worker and a graduate of the Garland School of Social Work. They bring the poetry book Your Wound, My Garden by…
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S2Ep4—“Origins, Exiles, Battles, and Denouement” with Jazmine Reed
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Jazmine Reed about universal experiences, self-actualization, and the journey of discovery. Jazmine is a two-time graduate of the Garland School of Social Work and a Care Case Manager with the Baylor care team. She brings the album "American Bollywood"…
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S2Ep3—"Living Out of the Abundance That is Me" with Dr. David Pooler
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. David Pooler about connection, joy and being “moved at the deepest level”. Dr. Pooler has been a professor at the Garland School of Social Work for 14 years and has 20 years of social work practice experience. He brings the Documentary Black Travel...
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S2Ep2—"Finding Our Roots" with Kasey Ashenfelter
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Kasey Ashenfelter about biracial identities and “finding our roots”. Kasey Ashenfelter is the director of Foundation Relations for Baylor University. He brings All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung to discuss trans-racial adoption and what it...
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S2Ep1—"Giving vs. Keeping" with Carrie Arroyo
WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 2! In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Carrie Arroyo about introversion, counter-culture mothering, and divine femininity. Carrie Arroyo is a social work practitioner and senior lecturer at Baylor University's Garland School of Social Work. She brings the painting...
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Bonus Ep—"The Joke" with Aaron Mize
Bonus Episode: “The Joke” with Aaron Mize In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Aaron Mize, CEO of Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas, about power dynamics and the importance of engaging with and believing the life experiences of others. For discussion, Aaron brings the song "The...
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Ep 7—"Every Body" with Kerri Fisher
In this episode, Kayla hosts our very own Kerri to talk about size privilege, health indicators outside of thinness, & seeing the image of God in every body, at every size. Kerri is a senior lecturer and DEI consultant at the Garland School of Social work. Kerri has been with the Garland School…
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Ep 6—"Bidi Bidi Bum Bum" with Morgan Strehlow
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Morgan Strehlow about the nuances of bodies, intersectionality, appreciating versus objectifying, and "ideal" bodies from a cultural and historical lens. Morgan is the MSW Program Manager for the Garland School of Social Work. Morgan is also an avid...
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Ep. 5—"The Last Supper" with Dr. Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa
In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa about exploring the beautiful and complex relationship between culture, religion, social constructs and identity. Dr. Esparza Ochoa is the director of the Program on Religion and Latin American Studies at Baylor University.…
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Ep 4—"Student of Story" with LeAnn Gardner
Episode 4: “Student of Story” with LeAnn Gardner—In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with LeAnn Gardner about the luxury of religious opinion, the universal connection of the mothering spirit and empowering families of transgender children. LeAnn is a lecturer and associate director of Field...
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Trailer: So Far, So Good
A quick intro to the new #diversity and #engagement podcast from the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at #Baylor University. #gsswsofarsogood
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Ep. 3—“... And Make Them Eat it!” with Deborah De Laurell
Episode 3: “... And Make Them Eat it!” with Deborah De Laurell In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Deb De Laurell about RuPaul's Drag Race, the bravery of queerness and the persisting question "do I fit?" Deb is the Global Mission Leadership program manager for the Garland School of Social...
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Ep. 2—"Little Girl Blue" with Dr. Jon Singletary
Episode 2: “Little Girl Blue” with Dr. Jon Singletary In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. Jon Singletary about white tears, the power of music, and “what is ours to do”. Dr. Singletary is the dean of the Garland School of Social Work. He brings the music of Nina Simone to discuss....
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Ep. 1—Dr. Crystal Diaz-Espinoza: Bodies, empowerment and adultism
So Far, So Good: Engaging diversity and difference one story at a time In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. Crystal Diaz-Espinoza about bodies, empowerment and adultism. Dr. Diaz-Espinoza is the director of Enrollment, Career and Alumni Services at the Diana R. Garland School of Social...
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Ep. 0—Introduction to So Far, So Good
Welcome to So Far, So Good. This introductory episode explains the premise behind the podcast itself along with the structure of each episode you will hear. We hope you will enjoy engaging diversity and difference with us one story at a time.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to So Far, So Good from Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work...a podcast to model antioppressive engagement and critical self-reflection for the Baylor community and beyond, hosted by Kerri Fisher & Kayla Mize. So what does that name mean? It represents how far we all are from becoming completely antioppressive but also how good it is to take even small steps toward inner work and systemic change. It also is an acknowledgment of how far outside our own experiences art can take us and how good it is to take in the stories of others.
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Baylor Social Work
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Welcome to So Far, So Good from Baylor University's Diana R. Garland School of Social Work...a podcast to model antioppressive engagement and critical self-reflection for the Baylor community and beyond, hosted by Kerri Fisher & Kayla Mize. So what does that name mean? It represents how far we all...
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