Short and shareable conversation starters to support you or your loved ones with a complicated and beautiful brain.
Kitchen Table Conversations
EPISODE #98: Understanding and Supporting Students with FASD: A Practical Guide for Educators
A Practical Guide for Educators. Supporting Neurodiverse Learners with Compassion and Practical Strategies.
EPISODE #97: You Are What You Eat
My goal is to plant seeds—ideas that make us think about how we can prevent common health conditions and improve overall well-being.
EPISODE #96: Fewer Wrong Doors for Individuals and Families
Today, we’re talking about an urgent issue: the need for more Social Workers to be trained, confident, and competent in…
EPISODE #95: The Holiday Season
The most wonderful time of the year for some… yet not for others.
EPISODE #94: Gentle Parenting
Join Angela as she explores the balance between research, analytical thought, and lived perspectives…
EPISODE #93: Honest & Tough Conversations - Real Prevention
In this episode, Angela dives into the critical need for ongoing training to empower communities and clinicians in identifying, assessing, and supporting individuals…
EPISODE #92: Professional Development and Opportunities to Hear from Angela and Others…
In this episode, Angela reflects on her journey as a social worker, highlighting key insights and lessons learned over the years.
EPISODE #91: It’s Complicated; Stigma and FASD
In this podcast episode, Angela tackles a significant issue surrounding the term "FASD" (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and whether the name itself contributes to the stigma faced by many who experience misdiagnosis and misunderstanding.
EPISODE #90: FASD Month is Winding Down
In this episode, Angela opens up about her recent work and candidly addresses the challenges she's faced in raising awareness about FASD...
EPISODE #89: #FASDMonth2024
We all have a role to play in supporting/preventing FASD. It's up to all of us to support healthy pregnancies...
EPISODE #88: Making a Difference in Prenatal Health
In today's episode of The Power of Kitchen Table Conversations: Making a Difference in Prenatal Health, we'll explore the critical and often overlooked issue of alcohol use during pregnancy...
EPISODE #87: How Our Brains Work Best
There is compelling evidence that effective learning is deeply tied to human connection, focused attention, and the internalization of knowledge…
EPISODE #86: Advocacy
Advocacy is a cornerstone of social work, essential in helping others learn to voice their needs…
EPISODE #85: Tips for Summertime Fun!
This week, Angela is heading away for a family holiday and felt that it would be fitting to discuss some tips and strategies that can help to make summertime as enjoyable and relaxing as possible…
EPISODE #84: Neurodivergence. What is it?
In this episode, Angela shares her thoughts on our broad understanding of neurodivergence and how the opportunity for inclusivity is there, but…
EPISODE #83: Our Prevention Efforts Are Not Working
Angela discusses the risks of alcohol in pregnancy and provides evidence that our communication around this issue needs to change…
EPISODE #82: The 8 Senses
In this episode, Angela reviews the 5 common senses and then explores a little more deeply some less widely understood senses …
EPISODE #81: The Health Benefits of Meaningful Social Connections
In this episode, Angela chats about the consequences of social isolation and some of what we have learned from…