173: The Wonder of Britfield with Chad Stewart on Change It Up Radio with Paula Shaw
Release Date: 07/05/2022
201: Perspectives on a Season of Grief with Jeannie Seeley-Smith on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Jeannie Seeley-Smith, the newly retired CEO of Perspectives, Minnesota’s largest therapeutic, supportive housing program for women and children who have experienced long-term trauma, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, and poverty, and now the president of the “Seed the Change” capital campaign to raise completion funding for the new Perspectives trauma-informed family center. They discuss the complex and multifaceted experience of grief and explore grief as a journey accompanied by nine friends, each symbolizing...
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200: Saying the Right Thing When You Don't Know What to Say: Part 2 on Change It Up Radio with Paula Shaw
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, I explore the power of showing up, being present, and learning how to effectively and compassionately communicate with people who are in emotional pain. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: The Importance of Empathy: The need for understanding and acknowledging the feelings of a person in emotional pain, rather than offering unsolicited advice The Process of Grief: How grief is a personal and individual experience rather than a linear process that can be rushed Ineffective Phrases: A list of phrases that could be...
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199: Saying the Right Thing When You Don't Know What to Say on Change It Up Radio with Paula Shaw
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, I explore how we can engage in supportive, healing conversations with those going through difficult life circumstances, emphasizing the importance of having compassionate, judgment-free conversations with those experiencing pain or grief. This episode serves as a valuable guide to having supportive conversations, providing listeners with tools and insights to help others navigate through difficult life changes. To Learn More About the Show, Visit:
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198: The Grief of This Black Man with Dr. James JC Cooley on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Dr. James JC Cooley, who is a dedicated business owner, motivational speaker, author, CEO and President of The It’s Your Life Media Television, and community activist whose primary focus is on our Youth development. He is the President & CEO of JC Cooley Innovation Solutions, LLC, and The JC Cooley Foundation Options & Opportunities / The Choice Program. They discuss the complex narrative of being a Black man in America, exploring the enduring impact of historical racial injustices, and the transformative power of...
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197: The Overdue Conversation…Talking About Teenage Depression and Anxiety with Dylan Stolba on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Dylan Stolba, who is going into the 10th grade at Carlsbad High School and entered a writing contest sponsored by Rotary International, winning 3rd place for her essay on Teenage Depression and Anxiety. They discuss teenage depression and anxiety, and the damaging effects of societal stigma and silence surrounding mental health issues. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: The importance of recognizing and addressing teenage depression and anxiety Why open conversations about mental health...
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196: Helping the Children Survive with Suzy Ryan on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Suzy Ryan, who is an author, educator, Ironman athlete, and SCAD survivor. They discuss recognizing the warning signs of child abuse and what we can do to keep kids safe. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: The importance of shifting self-perception from 'victim' to 'victor' in the healing process The role of Suzy's book, "Saving Summer," in providing a "bridge of hope" for students affected by trauma The significance of child advocacy, education, and resources such as CPS in combating child abuse...
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195: One Veteran's Journey to Heal the Wounds of War with Jack Gutman on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by her Dad, Jack Gutman, who is one of the last living World War ll Veterans who are healthy, lucid, and able to share with us the realities of D-Day, a colossal moment in our country’s history. They discuss healing the painful wounds of war and post-traumatic stress and the grief that Veterans experience. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: The use of humor as a coping mechanism for dealing with trauma and grief Jack's battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for 66 years The epidemic...
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194: Navigating Grief as a Single Mother with Amy Scruggs on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Amy Scruggs, a Media Executive, TV host, Recording Artist, and Public Speaker, who helps others communicate a concise and professional message for network TV, podcast, social media, or in person public speaking appearances. They discuss the unique challenges, experiences, and grief that one struggles with as a single parent. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: The unique grief, challenges, and triumphs that come with being a single parent The emotional turmoil of navigating difficult...
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193: The Grief of Human Trafficking with Marjorie Saylor on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Marjorie Saylor, who is a survivor of sex and labor trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation and is the current Program Director of Alabaster Jar Project's long-term shelter program and drop-in resource center for adult women survivors of sex trafficking. They discuss the grim reality of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, along with the trauma and grief that survivors of these horrors experience. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: The prevalence of human trafficking worldwide,...
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192: Healing the Grief of Broken Trust and Broken Dreams with Rachel King on Change It Up Radio
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In this episode of Change It Up Radio, Paula Shaw is joined by Rachel King, who is an attorney and the owner of King Law Firm, Attorneys at Law Inc., specializing in Elder Abuse Litigation, Family Law, Probate Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Conservatorships. They discuss the grief, loss, and emotional pain experienced by individuals undergoing divorce and elder abuse. Some key topic points covered in this episode include: How the multifaceted nature of grief extends beyond death to situations like divorce and elder abuse The impact of divorce and elder abuse on both the...
info_outlineIn this episode of Change It Up Radio, Chad Stewart joins me to talk about his fast-paced young adult adventure series, "Britfield," and the importance of creativity and innovation in the education of young people today.
My guest today, Chad Stewart, is a prolific writer, producer, creativity specialist, and prominent speaker, as well as the author and creative mind behind the Britfield series. He joins me today to discuss how Britfield engages, stimulates, and inspires young readers to explore and discover their own creativity in a realistic world of adventure and intrigue, and explains why this series is an innovative educational movement in creativity, leadership, and education.
Chad, who has an extensive background in investment banking and business consulting, explains that although he often pursued the logical route in his career, he had always been creative and yearned to do something fun and expressive. He shares how one simple sketch that he had doodled during a boring business seminar sparked an idea for a story that took him in a completely different direction in life.
Having experienced a discouraging decline in creativity himself, Chad recognized that creativity and critical thinking are sidelined by an educational “cookie-cutter mentality” that rewards the common rather than encouraging the ingenuity needed to succeed and thrive in the modern world. This led him to create The Britfield Institute, which is a not-for-profit that is dedicated to encouraging young people to value learning, providing interactive programs to help students learn to innovate, brainstorm, imagine, problem-solve, and create — skills that will prepare them for the future.
While Stewart’s approach might sound reminiscent of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, he emphasizes that his subject matter differs drastically, drawing upon history and literary models such as Charles Dickens and the Brontë sisters as the inspirations for his fiction. That focus stems in large part from his studies in European history and British literature at Brown University and his journeys in England.
With the third book, Britfield & the Return of the Prince, coming out in August 2022, the series is well on its way to becoming a multi-media franchise.
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