Sorry I'm on Break

Last episode was dedicated to Erika's childhood growing up at the end of WWII. This week, we're following Erika through leaving home, getting married, traveling the world as a wife and mother, and, eventually, settling down in New York City. Listen to part 2 of Erika's story to learn which celebrity used to be her neighbor in New York City, and to hear her wisdom about how to act on climate justice to create world peace!

Meet our Season 4 podcast guest, a child survivor of war, Erika Meltzer. Learn about Erika's experience growing up in Germany during the 1940s, hear about some of her first formative life memories, and reflect on the lessons Erika earned by surviving life during World War II.

Please be advised, this podcast episode features descriptions of war and violence. 

Who else is "so tired of being so tired?" Wake your spirit up with our first episode focused entirely on good news, acts of kindness, and reminders that hope is still alive (and thriving)!  There's still a whole lot to look forward to and be grateful for.

Let us refuel your inner sunshine! Take a break to beam with us!

An update on the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org. case! Tune into the second part of this serious conversation about abortion from last season. Learn about the current state of abortion laws, male forms of contraceptives, and where the agenda of the Supreme Court of the United States is headed. 

Get involved today!

Spend some "intentional protected time" with Sorry, I'm on Break hosts Lena and Carlie Jones! In this Season 4 opener you'll get caught up on how the hosts spent their break, what SIOB means, and where we're going in Season 4.

Grab your binos as we take a look into the future of Sorry, I'm on Break!

Did bell hooks write and profess so Issa Rae could produce and direct? Let's pay tribute to the life of bell hooks, and analyze how Insecure  (from HBO) wove hooks legacy into the series. Tune into an inspiring discussion of what makes bell hooks a champion, and how she’s impacted the ideas and work of our time. Celebrate women, and the relationships that uplift us, in our Season 3 finale!

It's time to have a serious conversation about abortion. Listen to the herstory of women protecting their reproductive health, the evolution of a woman's right to choose, the current state of abortion laws, the modern methods of abortion, and the reality of how where women's rights movement is headed. Learn how you can get involved today!

When was your online identity first formed? What are your boundaries with engaging with digital media? And, why should learning management systems and customer relationship management platforms matter to consumers? In this episode, we talk net neutrality, privacy, big data, and staying safe online. 

Explore major I issues in the way our mass incarceration system interacts with minors, what reforms exist currently, and what we can do to support the effort to actually rehabilitate our youths and heal out communities. Peace and love is the vision - - but how do we get there? 

HINT: Restorative Justice!