Ask Dr. Applewhite

Unfortunately, many of us chose to accept the labels that others have placed on us somewhere in our lives. There are some labels we wear proudly and others that tear down our self-esteem. In many parts of the world we are labeled as infants by the families or class structures we are born into, our physical and mental abilities, and even by gender. These labels can hinder our chances of succeeding in school or at work. What’s on your label? This week we are pleased to have Josie Varga, author, speaker and inventor join our discussion. She will join Professor Danita Applewhite and discuss her new book, her passions, and her life goals. Learn more about her by visiting www.josievarga.com 

You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am (AZ time)or visit us at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher  . You can even hear previous episodes. Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients to minimize burnout and dropout from work and school/college.

We hope to let others know that labels are necessary for organizing our world but the labels we place on others can fool us. We may think a label for a disability defines a person and find out they are nothing like what you thought. They describe the contents of a bottle, tell us where to store things, how to use things, warn us about harm, and so much more. This series of three episodes focuses on the labels that many people place on themselves and others, commonly called stereotypes. How do you label or stereotype yourself? You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am (AZ time)or visit us at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher . You can even hear previous episodes. Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients to minimize burnout and dropout from work and school/college.

Review Professor Applewhite’s  5 P formula for success to minimize stress and hear about helpful resources during the “downtimes” for those unemployed or underemployed from their chosen career and/or job. There are not many statistics to show the true number of underemployed or persons working in jobs that do not match their qualifications or pay according to their skills. Join Professor Applewhite, the White Apple Institute stuff, loyal listeners and guest speakers as they share how to take advantage of the opportunities available during your “time off from chosen work” period. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am (AZ time)or visit us at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher . You can even hear previous episodes. Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients to minimize burnout and dropout from work and school/college.

The problem of unemployment and underemployment is facing Americans and citizens of other countries. The media reports a global recession that is not painting a promising future. Hopelessness is being experienced by many with college degrees, as well as those with no high school diploma or GED. The closing of schools, college programs, and work training programs would lead us to believe that teachers are being laid-off but contrary to this belief teachers are not experiencing the unemployment blues as much as adult students. A major research study from the U.S. Department of Labor reveals that teachers under public school systems are not facing severe unemployment rates as many had thought. Therefore, we ask teachers, especially college faculty, to use their wisdom and show empathy and compassion for students and parents who may be dealing with finding jobs, trying to make schedules fit, and pay for tuition and books in this economy. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients. The staff of White Apple Institute and Student2Teacher2Student Media  will resume LIVE broadcasts on August 4, 2012!

Many students and teachers feel they are unable to give any more of themselves after dealing with a major crisis that affects their mental and physical self, or those close to them. What makes the difference in the person who achieves their goals and a person who feels it is hopeless to try? This is the show that will make you cry with joy as White Apple Institute’s staff and students celebrate the human spirit within. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am (AZ-time) or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients.

Let’s discuss the “label of disabled” and what this really means to the millions of people around the world, specifically Veterans in America, with disabilities. How much can you accomplish at school and work with your present mental and/or physical abilities? Some may say they have no abilities since losing sight or hearing, limbs, or cognitive (thinking & learning) functions. However, we have stories that will tell you something different. The diagnosis of diabetes, learning disabled, cancer, coronary and so many more non-visible (dis)-abilities make it difficult to manage school and work absenteeism because others cannot see what’s going on and empathize. You have strength to carry on and we will find it together. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am (AZ-time) or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients.

You are invited to participate in our discussion about the pitfalls that can cause many of us to lose our focus on life’s journey. Losing focus can result in poor attendance at work and school. This can also lead to burn-out and drop-out from life. Our emphasis is that “success is more about the journey than reaching the destination”. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients.

Most of us have dealt with being ill, maybe a temporary or permanent disability, or loss of a loved one while trying to maintain job and school schedules. The feelings of hopelessness, frustration and so more can be overwhelming. There are ways to get through these times and still succeed as a student and maintain a good attendance record at school and work. This episode is especially important for mature adult learners who have faced obstacles in the past that caused job loss or college drop-out. Let’s develop some strategies to avoid the pitfalls. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients.

No one argue that our basic needs must be taken care first before we can make decisions! This is the first value every person recognizes. It is more complicated when we must provide the basic needs for another, especially our children or family members who need our support. Therefore, providing basic food, shelter, clothing, etc., must be considered for ourselves as well as others, before we choose the things we want, such as college or increased job responsibilities for better pay. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients.

How do your values play a part in your decision to stay in a college program, or in the workforce, or to succeed in life, overall? It is so important that we look at what things form our values from the parents we are born to, our environment, our perceptions and so much more. This episode will enlighten many of us to carefully choose our course of action. You are invited to share your story or listen as other Listeners share theirs by calling 1-646-727-3758 every Saturday morning 10-11am or hear previous episodes at http://blogtalkradio.com/student2teacher Be sure to share our shows with your friends, students, and clients.