Cleverly Changing Podcast

Cleverly Changing Podcast

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  • Learning Mental Wellness | Lesson 59

    May is Mental health awareness month and there is no better month to share Avantika Dixit's story and expertise. Whether we homeschool, remote school, or send our children to school we need to be mindful of the mental health challenges that our children may experience, especially during this pandemic. Avantika is a  Clinical Psychologist and she shared her personal journey with wellness and also shared what we should look out for as it relates to our children.

    The African proverb for this week's podcast is: (1:22)

    The jungle is stronger than the elephant. – South African proverb

    Word of the Episode ( 1:45)

    "Junni" means 1000 in Wolof from Senegal.


    The Grown Folks Section: (2:18)
    Avantika  Dixit is a brain tumor survivor. She is also a Social Scientist, Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Positive Psychologist. We spoke to Avantika to an understanding of wellness and how it relates to us as parents and children.

    Some of the questions answered were: (listen to the broadcast to hear the Avantika's answers)

    • As a clinical psychologist what have you observed about the mental health of teens, preteens, and younger children who are dealing with the pandemic?
    • What are some signs of concern that parents should be aware of regarding the mental health of their teens and preteens?
    • What are some tools that they can use to become more resilient? 
    • How can parents encourage more dialogue with their teens who may not be in a habit of sharing their emotions?


      • About Woke Hero
      WokeHero.com is an social wellness platform. Woke Hero's background and bringing social wellness to young people. The goal of the platform is to enhance the education and future planning for young people.


      Share an overview of Woke Hero

      • Please share what problem Woke Hero seeks to solve?
      • How can families encourage their teens and young adults to use Woke Hero?
      • What inspires you to spread the Woke Hero movement across the world?


        • Connect with Avantika on her platform Woke Hero and show your support:

        • Website: WokeHero.com 
        • Instagram: Instagram.com/WokeHero
        • Facebook: Facebook.com/WokeHero

          Head over to Woke Hero and register for an account today.


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        • Together We Learn | Lesson 58
          Patrick Quinn a former special education teacher joined us on the podcast to give us some home education tips and talk about some resources that we all (homeschoolers and traditional schoolers) can use to assist our kids with their homework.
          39 min
        • Finance and Entrepreneurship | Lesson 57
          De'Von Truvel stopped by the Cleverly Changing Podcast and chatted with us about his love for Black history and the power of education. He is a young educator who is teaching others online and offline about Black Wall Street, Blacks in World History and more.
          59 min
        • Children and Developmental Concerns | Lesson 56
          Have you ever thought about what you should do if you have developmental concerns about your child? In this episode, we spoke with an educational psychologist, board-certified in perinatal mental health. Please grab a notepad and tune in and listen to the entire episode.
          57 min
        • Parent Entrepreneurs | Lesson 55
          In this Episode, we hear from James Oliver Jr. a dad of twins. While his twins are are remote schooling he leads the ParentPreneur Foundation which he started during COVID-19, to help black parent entrepreneurs have a community of support and a safe place to go and learn from each other.
          49 min
        • Autism and Education | Lesson 54
          In this Episode, we hear from Kpana a mom who considers it her life’s work to help families of children with disabilities get the support they need to function and thrive. She stands committed to her mission of amplifying the voices of people with disabilities. Listen to her personal journey and share this episode with a friend who would benefit from the conversation.
          44 min
        • Homeschooling Creatively | Lesson 53
          In this episode we hear from the Futrell family who talked to us about their first year homeschooling. They started homeschooling in the midst of dealing with the global pandemic. So tune in and learn how they blended their expertise and creativity.
          58 min
        • Nutrition, Health, and Personal Growth | Lesson 51
          I'm sure you can imagine the myriad of experiences that an educator with decades of experience brings to the table, but this show was truly a one of a kind episode. Please tune in and listen to today's conversation about the value of teaching health principles.
          53 min

        About Cleverly Changing Podcast

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        Hosts Elle and Miriam are two Black homeschooling moms embarking on a self-defining journey. Listen in on conversations that will encourage you to be your authentic self, while uplifting your spirit…