In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Jazmine Reed about universal experiences, self-actualization, and the journey of discovery. Jazmine is a two-time graduate of the Garland School of Social Work and a Care Case Manager with the Baylor care team. She brings the album "American Bollywood" by Young the Giant to discuss racial identity development and what it means to be a “third culture kid”.

Content Warnings: Generational trauma

Reference material: American Bollywood

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. David Pooler about connection, joy and being “moved at the deepest level”. Dr. Pooler has been a professor at the Garland School of Social Work for 14 years and has 20 years of social work practice experience. He brings the Documentary Black Travel Across America to discuss resilience, transformation, and what it means to live “in spite of”.

Content Warnings: Brief mentions of trauma and abuse (non-descriptive)

Reference material: ⁠Black Travel Across America⁠

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Kasey Ashenfelter about biracial identities and “finding our roots”. Kasey Ashenfelter is the director of Foundation Relations for Baylor University. He brings All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir by Nicole Chung to discuss trans-racial adoption and what it means to belong.

Content Warnings: None

Reference material: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/30297153 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 2!

In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Carrie Arroyo about introversion, counter-culture mothering, and divine femininity. Carrie Arroyo is a social work practitioner and senior lecturer at Baylor University's Garland School of Social Work. She brings the painting "Generosity" by Melanie Weidner to discuss receiving, giving, nurturing and keeping. 

Content Warnings: None

Reference material: https://listenforjoy.com/products/generosity 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

Bonus Episode: “The Joke” with Aaron Mize

In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Aaron Mize, CEO of Communities In Schools of the Heart of Texas, about power dynamics and the importance of engaging with and believing the life experiences of others. For discussion, Aaron brings the song "The Joke" by singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile.

Referenced Material:

Brandi Carlile's Grammy performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJqL1yIm9e0

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

In this episode, Kayla hosts our very own Kerri to talk about size privilege, health indicators outside of thinness, & seeing the image of God in every body, at every size. Kerri is a senior lecturer and DEI consultant at the Garland School of Social work. Kerri has been with the Garland School for seven years and enjoys both academic and creative writing. She brings the first six episodes of the podcast Maintenance Phase by Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes to discuss this week.

Content Warnings:

- Discussion of size, weight, and food

Material to Reference in show notes:

- https://www.maintenancephase.com/

- Writings from Kerri Fisher: 

https://mockingheartreview.com/archives/volume-5-issue-1/poems-to-start-the-decade/kerri-fisher/ 

https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/24184

https://apricitymagazine.com/portfolio/projection/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

(This interview was recorded via Zoom, so it isn't without a few hiccups, just to note.)

In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Morgan Strehlow about the nuances of bodies, intersectionality, appreciating versus objectifying, and "ideal" bodies from a cultural and historical lens. Morgan is the MSW Program Manager for the Garland School of Social Work. Morgan is also an avid blogger, podcaster, and lover of justice. She brings a podcast by Maria Garcia called "Anything for Selena", specifically the episode "Big Butt Politics",  to discuss this week.

Content Warnings: Discussion around bodies and body image

Material to Reference in show notes: 

Anything for Selena Podcast - https://www.wbur.org/podcasts/anythingforselena

Big Butt Politics https://www.wbur.org/anythingforselena/2021/01/27/big-butt-politics

Me Too Movement - https://metoomvmt.org/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

(This interview was recorded via Zoom, so it isn't without a few hiccups, just to note.)

In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with Dr. Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa about exploring the beautiful and complex relationship between culture, religion, social constructs and identity. Dr. Esparza Ochoa is the director of the Program on Religion and Latin American Studies at Baylor University. He is on faculty at the Garland School and studies global religious change and impact. He brings the painting The Last Supper by Carlos Ezequiel Gomes da Silva to discuss this week.

Content Warnings:

None

Reference material:

https://uwonderwewander.com/2021/01/19/brazil-rio-de-janeiro/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

Episode 4: “Student of Story” with LeAnn Gardner—In this episode, Kerri and Kayla talk with LeAnn Gardner about the luxury of religious opinion, the universal connection of the mothering spirit and empowering families of transgender children. LeAnn is a lecturer and associate director of Field Education for the online Garland School of Social Work MSW program. She is a clinical social worker and ordained minister whose passion is the intersection of faith and social work issues. LeAnn brings stories to share about what they taught her about her own privilege and the importance of protecting abundant life.

Content Warnings: Discussions of suicide, LGBTQ+ trauma

Referenced Materials:

Richard Rohr podcast - https://cac.org/podcast/another-name-for-every-thing/

The Trauma Cleaner - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34964868-the-trauma-cleaner

For the Bible Tells Me So - http://www.forthebibletellsmeso.org/

Blue Babies Pink podcast - https://www.bluebabiespink.com/home

Justin Lee - https://geekyjustin.com/

This is How it Always Is - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40409102-this-is-how-it-always-is

As Nature Made Him: The Boy Who Was Raised a Girl - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41379.As_Nature_Made_Him

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect Baylor University, the Garland School of Social Work or any other entities the guests or hosts might represent.

(This interview was recorded via Zoom, so it isn't without a few hiccups, just to note.)

A quick intro to the new #diversity and #engagement podcast from the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at #Baylor University. #gsswsofarsogood