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Stirring Up Shift
by Mickella Hardy
What do life and camping both have in common? They can be in-tense! Come along with me, Mickella, as we stir up shift, speak truth to power, and inspire others to join the efforts for sustainable and inclusive societal change whether it be through how we think about and perceive different issues or open the discussion on taboo and “controversial” topics — none are off-limits here. I may say something you agree with, disagree with, or it may be completely new to you. Whatever it may be, join the discussion and give yourself time to reflect on each.Ponder this, how does each topic impact you and your life? How do you impact each topic? If you’re not quite sure, tune in now.
Episodes
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Taxing the Rich
Taxes have a long history in this country, shifting further after the introduction of income taxes. Join me in this episode as we hash through the history of federal income taxes, their uses, and their effects in the country. Low taxes and little to no federal protections caused chaos and mayhem...
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The Illusion in U.S. Politics
The power of language, the framing and centering of beliefs and "identities" matter because of their impact on the rhetoric and discourse that influence and construct our society and culture. Join me as I dive into key reminders when going into this Tuesday's election surrounding the structuring…
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Bad Policy and Preventable Deaths Post-Roe V. Wade
Over 2 years ago, Roe V. Wade was overturned by the US Supreme Court which opened the door for multiple states to pass abortion bans and continue to test the waters on the extent in which their governments can interfere in the privacy of women's reproductive rights and healthcare. More stories...
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Voter Disenfranchisement
Join me as we look into voter disenfranchisement through direct ways or from behind the scenes during the election process. Gerrymandering, Super PACs, and more. Participating in elections feels like a burden to many, more so now than ever, what have been some recently revealed causes? And...
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Remembrance on Indigenous People's Day: A Reflection of Past & Present
The discourse surrounding the celebration of Indigenous People's Day vs "Columbus Day" continues as the country denies reckoning with its own history of its founding. This history exists past and present as the fruits of colonization remain largely unacknowledged or blatantly ignored. The...
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Why Choose Love?
Welcome back for the latest season! This episode lays the groundwork for later episodes as I utilize this message and practice of "Choosing Love." While it is quick to consider the transactional notion of this word and practice, I focus on continuing the effort and shift to re-envision what can…
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Social Determinants of Health
Have you ever wondered why some parts of health are easier than others or why others are able to have better health than you? It may not just be a you problem. Join me in the season finale as I discuss what is meant by the social determinants of health, what goes into them and examples, and what...
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Advocacy and Activism
What is advocacy? What is activism? Why can protestors be so annoying? If you have thought or questioned this in light of current events, check out this week’s podcast as we cover the topic and famous movements throughout history. Resources/References What is the Difference Between Advocacy and...
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Maternal and Infant Mortality post-Roe v. Wade
What’s up with maternal health and healthcare in the US? What is going on with EMTALA? While states with abortion bans be able to ignore this federal policy? Do you live in a maternity care desert? Why is the maternal mortality rate increasing in the US? If you’ve asked any of these questions or...
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Roe V Wade
Agree or disagree, Roe V Wade has changed the landscape of healthcare in many states that support or oppose the decision — out of state travel bans, lawsuits for inadequate healthcare, and concerning statistics from states with restrictions or total bans.
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Violence & Brutality in the US
What does the military industrial complex and the militarization of our country’s police forces have in common? Did Kaepernick kneeling bother you? What about BLM? Join me in this week’s episode as I discuss this and so much more!
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Military-Industrial Complex
Have you ever wondered what was meant by the “military-industrial complex” or who popularized the term? Or how former-President Eisenhower is involved in the current affairs of our country? Join me as I discuss this and much more! Resources/References: Military-Industrial Complex | Britannica...
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Criminal “Justice” System
What is the current state of our criminal justice system? How do we compare to the rest of the world? What’s the prison industrial complex? Tune in to have your questions answered about a “crucial” system that helps maintain “law and order,” in our country and many more! References/Resources:...
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Behavioral Health: There’s More Work to be Done
What do you think of when you hear behavioral health? Do you think of it’s close relative, mental health? Join me as I continue the discussion on mental health through behavioral health — what it means, some recent struggles and changes in the country and considerations for the future....
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Mental Health Matters
Have you or someone you know struggled with mental health in the past or currently is? What is mental health? What does that even mean? Why should I even care? If you said yes or asked yourself or someone else any of these questions, join me in my discussion on mental health, what we can do to...
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
What happens in the home and community doesn’t necessarily always stay there, it can get carried around with a person into adulthood. Join me as I discuss adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). What are they? How can they happen? What are the risks and outcomes associated with them? How can we...
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All About Public Health
Come along as we explore the history of public health and a few of its biggest advances. Where did the idea of public health come from? How has it changed the world and changed with the world? Why were we asked to quarantine, isolate, and wash our hands? Resources/References: A Brief History of...
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Black Inventors and their Inventions
Join me this week as we wrap up our Black History Month Episodes briefly highlighting Black Inventors and their inventions! Do you know who created the three-way traffic signal? What about the clothes dryer? References/Resources: George T Sampson Dr. Charles Drew Richard Spikes Garret Morgan…
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The Dark Side of Healthcare
Join me in this week’s episode as I discuss four accounts of the dark side of healthcare and medical experiments. Which case did you already know about? Which one surprised you the most? 1. The founding of modern gynecology 2. The “Immortal” Cells of Henrietta Lacks 3. Holmesburg Prison...
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Five Overlooked Moments in America’s History
Have you heard of these historical events: 1. The Overthrow of Hawaii’s Monarchy 2. Seneca Village, New York City 3. Oscarville, Georgia 4. The Battle of Blair Mountain 5. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study If not, come join me as I discuss these overlooked moments in America’s history. They may be...
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Beyond the KKK, Oath Keepers, Proud Boys…
Join me as I discuss how whiteness or white racial identity extends beyond white supremacy and how we think of it. Episode 5 starts us off for Black History Month discussing how white supremacy is related to the social construction of race, white supremacy that goes beyond extremist hate groups....
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Race?? What is even its purpose?
Have you ever wondered what was meant when someone said that race is a social construct? What does this phrase mean? How does it impact me? Where does it come from? These are all questions I hoped to answer in this week’s episode as we continue to navigate and make sense of today’s world and...
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The “Patriarchy”: Feminist Theory or Boogie-man Buzzword
This episode we discuss the contentious topic of patriarchy as the word stems from feminism to explain gender inequalities within certain societal structures, specifically a patriarchal one. However, despite common assumptions, the this structure is perceived as not only harming women but also...
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Dr Martin Luther King, Retold
Today, in celebration of what would have been Dr. King’s 95th birthday, this year’s national holiday, we challenge the commonly retold aspects of his legacy and branch out to include the radical and most often unheard truths to his larger message and vision for the future of this country....
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Escapism: What do you shelter from?
Welcome to season 2 of Stirring Up Shift! This season’s first episode is all about escapism and how it can play a role in our lives and society as a means for us to shelter ourselves from uncomfortable realities whether it be our own or other’s. Facing the full truth is not easy but it can be…
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“Stirring Up Shift” Preview
A sneak peak into what’s in store from host, Mickella, in this new season’s message as “taboo” and contentious topics are up for discussion.
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Complacency and Moral Disengagement: Two Sides of the Same Coin?
For the closing of this special edition series, the focus was to revisit some previous topics from earlier episodes in season 1: complacency, conformity, and cognitive biases. While briefly covered for reference, this time, the connection of each was directly discussed and the new topic of moral...
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History Speaks: Just Listen
As the episode title implies, history is there so it can be learned from and applied to the present and the future. When we ignore our actions and our larger history, we are inclined to repeat past mistakes or allow for them to be repeated by others. During these current tragedies, it’s easy to...
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Acknowledging Humanity and Urging Accountability: A Noncontroversial Stance
I’ve taken great care in crafting my intended message to deliver to you all. This should not be a controversial take. During tragic events like those currently unfolding, we must collectively remember ours and other’s humanity as this is the basic tenet for the preservation and sanctity of human...
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An Intro to the Palestine-Israel “Conflict”
In light of recent world events and the current humanitarian crisis unfolding in Palestine (Gaza) and Israel, this episode is offered with the intention of being a brief and informative introduction, from experts, into the conflict that has spiraled toward unprecedented violence. This is not a...
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Stereotyping and Stigmas
Listen in on this season’s final episode as I discuss stigmas and stereotypes as an unofficial part two to last week’s episode. Discover what is meant by stigmas and stereotypes, why they happen, and why it matters to be aware of them.
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Thinking Errors and Cognitive Biases
Join in on the discussion of common cognitive distortions and biases, what they are, the types, and why they matter especially when we are forced to navigate this ever polarizing society.
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Selective Outrage
Join in on the discussion of selective outrage, what it is it, what it looks like and how to combat it!
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Fascism
What merit does Robert Paxton’s 1998 paper hold 25 years later? What stages of fascism relate to current event without our acknowledgement as a country? Where do we go from there?
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Patriotism and Nationalism
Join in the discussion on the similarities and differences between patriotism and nationalism, what patriotism should and shouldn’t look like, how some related terms come into play and my critique of the United States and it’s own patriotism.
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Stay Woke?
Join me as we discuss the origins and original use of “woke” or “stay woke” and how it has evolved into this so-called buzzword for identity politics.
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Juneteenth: Paying Homage and Celebration, Pt 2
Join as we celebrate the lives and works of various African-Americans and how their stories can continue to inspire us for our own resilience.
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Juneteenth: Paying Homage and Celebration, Pt 1
Join as we celebrate the lives and works of various African-Americans and how their stories can continue to inspire us for our own resilience.
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Juneteenth
What is Juneteenth and its historical significance in America? How can we celebrate this holiday as it is now federally recognized?
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Systemic Racism, Institutional Racism, Structural Racism, Oh My!
Interchangeable in most instances, institutional, structural, and systemic racism have historical roots in the country with present-day manifestations and lingering ramifications.
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Critical Race Theory: Controversial Buzzword or Vital Critique?
Currently, used as a political buzzword to describe an education movement, critical race theory has taken on a life of its own since it’s formation in the 1980s from earlier origins in the 1960s and ‘70s. What is there to fear when addressing the country’s institutions from historically...
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#NeverAgain
Join in as we discuss school shootings and violence. When enough is truly enough we’ll see meaningful change in this country, until then, every day policy and change need to be demanded instead of thoughts and prayers. #NeverAgain should young lives be taken due to school shootings. Support the...
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Book Bans
Join the discussion as we stir up shift on book bans and censorship in the America. Let me know if any of the titles mentioned during the episode surprised you are is a favorite of yours to read. For more background on the extent of book bans and challenges check out the provided link, as data…
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Conformity
What is conformity? What are norms and normative influence? Social deviance? Join me as we discuss each and how they relate to our every day lives and society’s structure.
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Complacency
Join me as I discuss my take on complacency and the importance of knowing its effects on our lives and in society.
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Who is She?
Let’s learn more about your favorite host and what’s in store for the show!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What do life and camping both have in common? They can be in-tense! Come along with me, Mickella, as we stir up shift, speak truth to power, and inspire others to join the efforts for sustainable and inclusive societal change whether it be through how we think about and perceive different issues or open the discussion on taboo and “controversial” topics — none are off-limits here. I may say something you agree with, disagree with, or it may be completely new to you. Whatever it may be, join the discussion and give yourself time to reflect on each.Ponder this, how does each topic impact you and your life? How do you impact each topic? If you’re not quite sure, tune in now.
HOSTED BY
Mickella Hardy
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What do life and camping both have in common? They can be in-tense! Come along with me, Mickella, as we stir up shift, speak truth to power, and inspire others to join the efforts for sustainable and inclusive societal change whether it be through how we think about and perceive different issues or...
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