This is the final episode in our Ending Racism series. During A Look Forward, we talk about how to identify racism and what we can do to fix it.

This may be the final in our series, but this is in no way the end of the discussion. Stay tuned for more on 40 AF.

Resources we discuss:

More on Meaning of Racism

Jane Elliott Blue Eye/Brown Eye Smithsonian Article

Wanda Sykes - Not Normal Trailer

More Resources:

Ways to Combat Racism for the Non-Racist White Person

Race Forward - Learn About Systemic Racism

 

Part 2 in our series of Ending Racism focuses on the issues that people of color face today. How can our experiences be so dramatically different depending on the color of one's skin?

Nathan and Rudy share their stories of traffic stops, the "talk" and aggressive racism in the workplace.

Hear how dangerous "not seeing color" is to people of color in this country.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

NBC Article - Police Killings 6th Leading Cause of Death Among Young Men

64 Black Men and Boys Killed by Police

A Video: The Talk

Resources You Need to Read:

Washington Post - Teaching Slavery in Schools

Arrested at Own Home

 

This first episode in a 3 part series on race and racism in the United States sheds light on the true brutality of our nation's history.

Rudy and Nathan discuss the history of slavery, the civil rights movement, lynchings and white flight.

Just listen. No judgement, blame or guilt. Just truth.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Buried Truths Podcast

White Lies Podcast

StoryCorps Interview - Integrating the Norfolk Police Department

StoryCorps Interview - Integration-Norfolk Catholic High School

Overlooked - New York Times Historic Obituaries 

Legacy Museum and The National Memorial for Peace and Justice

Additional Resources:

The 1619 Project - The New York Times

Slave Narratives

Civil Rights Movement

More Civil Rights Movement

For most of us, the idea that our bodies don't measure up keeps us from being truly happy. We judge every jiggle, every "extra" pound. We compare ourselves to everyone from women on magazine covers to the person standing next to us in line.

In this episode, we talk with Sacha Cohen, Founder & President of Grassfed Media. Her firm does amazing work in PR, Marketing, Social Media and Content Creation. Check out her website grassfedmediadc.com.

This successful entrepreneur grew up as most of us did...under the watchful eye of body shame. Learn how Cohen overcame her self-hate. She is inspiring!

Our bodies are natural. Science not shame should drive our opinions of the natural world.

Just a few body positive podcasts, blogs and books. Know your body and then thank it for doing a great job.

She's All Fat Podcast

Food Psych Podcast

Nutrition Matters Podcast

Intuitive Eating

What Does Body Positivity Actually Mean?

Just Eat It - Book

Barbie Article

Everybody has ADHD. Why can't you try harder? Why can't you do the work? You must not be that smart. Stop doing that. Why do you always disobey me? You never listen. You can't follow the rules. Why did you lie? Why, why, why?????

The above is just a sample of the negative messages people with ADHD receive on a regular basis.

During the 19 years before my ADHD diagnosis, I just felt like I wasn't capable. I thought I wasn't as smart as my peers and my effort was always challenged. Post diagnosis, it would take another 21 years to fully recover from the toll the lack of awareness had on my self worth.

Shana joins the 40 AF Team and shares her journey through the diagnosis and treatment of her son's ADHD.

In this episode, together we will debunk the mystery and myths that surround this seemingly "popular" disorder.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

https://chadd.org/

https://www.additudemag.com/

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to introduce the first of our recurring (not back to back) episodes where we talk about our bodies.

Nancy, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, turned our thoughts about our bodies on a dime. From the words we use to how we breathe, it all changed after this episode.

Own the beauty of your body. Start by listening to Nancy's story of recovery and acceptance.

You can reach her at www.NBranbergPT.com.

Here is a link to the book that we reference. Do yourself a favor and get it.

 

Jenny founded Connective Strategies LLC, a company that performs management consulting and leadership development work for federal government and related organizations.

She is also on the PTA board AND actively involved in subcommittees. She clearly is a gal that gets stuff done!

In this episode, Jenny teaches us (and hopefully you too) how to have some boundaries!

Anxiety is something we all deal with from time to time. Due to this prevalence, there may be some confusion on having an anxiety disorder and being anxious.

Marie is our interviewee this time around. Get to know a little more about our co-host as she shares her experience.

I was a little punch drunk that day as this was our first episode we recorded after an unexpected death in my family. I have heard from close friends that I sounded annoyed with Marie. I was just being silly. Marie isn't mad so you shouldn't be either :)

Check out the look on this gal's face! Oy Vey! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiety

Jae Nichelle Video - https://youtu.be/1vKL5K_n6Z0

We all enter into marriage or long-term relationships hearing, "this is difficult". I didn't really believe it. You can't prepare yourself for the reality that two people with totally different experiences are coming together to make a new one.

In this episode, Alison, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) shares the ups and downs of cohabitation and what we can do to improve our happiness together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4EDhdAHrOg - It's Not About The Nail

Turning 40 is a milestone, but not quite like it is for Jenna. 40 means beating her life expectancy...again. Turning 40 for this amazing gal means that many years battling for breathe. It also means 40 years of living with Cystic Fibrosis. Learn what Jenna has to go through just to do inhale.

May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month! Learn how you can help!

Resources from this episode:

5' Apart Movie