Series 2: The Game of Problem-Solving

Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change

Dr. Pirkey is a Academic Research Fellow with The University of Memphis' Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change. In this recording, she reads two articles she recently wrote titled: "Intertwining Destinies: Heroes' Hearts Beating as One" and "Transitioning from Fate to Destiny". The link to the articles in written form will be posted here once they are available. 

**For former podcast listeners, as you all know, I have decided to end my podcast show; nonetheless, please feel free to listen to these recorded articles. Take care!

Drumming w/ Dr. Gregory Washington

Get carried away to the beat of this rhythmic, jazz-like interaction between Drs. Washington and Pirkey as they discuss the benefits and sociocultural history of drumming. Stay tuned!

Time Stamps will be released soon!

Problem Solving Prelude

Please enjoy this episode as Dr. Pirkey faces her own discomfort and humbling learning lessons regarding problem solving in the context of preparing for this episode. She, then, introduces her problem solving process through story telling to convey how she problem "solved" the ultimate problem of them all: how our experiences influence our understanding of our challenges --both individually and collectively.  

**Due to unforseen circumstances, Dr. Pirkey must postpone her upcoming episodes until mid-January. She appreciates your empathy and patience! :) Big changes are at play! WOOHOO!

Time Stamps:

00:01:25: Using Context in Problem Solving

00:08:25: Finding Balance Between Work/Play/Self-Care

00:14:57: Allowing Yourself Opportunities to Heal & be Your Authentic Self

00:20:17: Committing to Co-Creating a Culture of Change

Series 2: The Game of Problem-Solving

Welcome to Series 2 of What's Next! I hope you enjoy this fun, game-oriented, introductory episode on problem solving. :)

00.00.11: Series Introduction

00.00.45: The Blueprint for Problem Solving 

00.03.45: Context: Structure and Foundation 

00.05.04: The Pinball Game of Problem Solving 

00.06.30: How to Prepare for this Series

Recovery Unplugged with Karen Morgan

“Music with all its subtlety has immense power to unite people, spread love, and bring peace [to] the world!” – Sanchita Pandey

 “Music is one of the longest standing, self-prescribed therapy in history.” – Erin Seibert, Music therapist

Be sure to tune in to learn all about how the program "Recovery Unplugged", founded by Aerosmith's Richie Supa (song writer & guitarist), supports and empowers people to rise above their addiction and mental health challenges. Special thanks to Karen Morgan, Addiction Counselor and Recovery Unplugged Outreach Manager, as she guides us through this insightful episode.

00.01.11: Recovery Unplugged: Music as a Catalyst for Change

00.02.44: Connecting Music to Emotions

00.04.05 : History of Recovery Unplugged

00.06.03: Recognizing the Signs of Addiction & What To Do

00.10.40: Finding the Value & Benefit in Bringing Addictive Patterns into Another's Awareness

00.17.21: How Music Affects Addiction: A Theory

00.24.29: A Plan for Recovery

00.26.34: My Experience with Music Therapy

00.30.26: Why do people start using drugs?

00.34.41: Shame, Addiction, & Acceptance

00.38.20: Stigma of Addiction & Mental Health 

00.40.59:  Unabashed Plug: Dr. Pirkey's Call for Aid

00.43.15: Using Russian Doll Metaphor to explain Trauma, Bias, & Healing 

00.43.31: Announcing Series 2

00.44.57: Three more episodes left for Series 1 (Overlapping with Series 2)

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*Correction: Recovery Unplugged has centers across the nation --not globe. :) Whoops!