Adoptive parents are more than aware that their child has suffered great loss in relinquishment, and they long to create a haven of love for their child. However, many times, the adopted child pushes love away. This can be because of RAD and the trauma that keeps hijacking the child’s brain. Some children don’t exhibit pushback behavior until their teen years or when they are searching for their biological roots. Adoptive parents must prepare themselves for this possibility by hearing the st ...
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Ronnie Eldridge, articulate, outspoken, and passionate discusses issues, institutions and politics that affect us all. Celebrating her tenth decade, and trying hard to keep relevant, Ronnie says, “I heard or read this somewhere: ‘… no matter who we are or where we come from, we each grow older every year, but how we handle that process of aging is a personal story. That’s our conversation for today.’”
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A podcast about EVERYTHING. Banter, fitness, diet, weight-loss, mental health, life, daily worries, sharing my experiences, my advice, breaking the stigma around the fitness industries and debunking myths! Featuring some brilliant guests who really set the bar high with the bants. Insta: @RickEldridgeTraining Facebook: @RickEldridgeTraining
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Formally known as The Calm Collective, ROOTED is a soul driven podcast created for humans everywhere seeking a vulnerable approach to life in its entirety. From soulful conversations around grief and relationships, heartfelt interviews with incredible humans, to real life updates taking place inside my own life - here, we don't believe in small talk. We go deep. We laugh, we cry, and we bare it all each week. This is where vulnerability and relatability collide. I'm so grateful you're here. ...
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From Fear to Love: Healing and Hope in Adoption with Brian Post
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Send us a text In this heartfelt and transformative episode, Sherry Eldridge sits down with esteemed guest Brian Post, a renowned adoption and child behavior expert. Brian, an adoptee and former foster child, shares his compelling life story—from his early experiences in foster care to reuniting with his birth mother decades later. His journey unde…
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Virginia Wells: Addressing Grief and Loss in Adoption
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Send us a text In this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice fo…
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Beth Finkel: State Director AARP New York
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Beth Finkel, leader of AARP New York, advocates for many millions of New Yorkers - 50 and older - who are seeking help with various issues: health/health insurance, home care, nursing homes, and loneliness. "Age just happens but making things better for the aged needs help," welcome AARP New York.
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Heath Brown, "ROADBLOCKED, Joe Biden's Rocky Transition to the Presidency"
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Every presidential candidate, always assuming that he/she will win the election, must prepare and present a transition plan. A transfer of power plan, to be presented every four years was formalized in 1963 and is a characteristic of American democracy.
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Jerome Kretchmer: Public Servant Emeritus
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Ronnie Eldridge and a friend for the past 60 years, Jerry Kretchmer, discuss politics from their "new point of view," that of an "older person"..unhappy with what's happening in the world," especially with what's happening in the presidential election.
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Mary Brosnahan: "They Just Need to Get a Job, 15 Myths on Homelessness
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Welcoming Mary Brosnahan, an ardent and passionate advocate for the homeless, a 30-year veteran heading the Coalition for the Homeless, Ronnie notes-almost with disbelief, the number of people who need housing - and the significant number of people who are without any.
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Dorothy Samuels: Fmr - NYTimes Editorial Bd, Brennen Center
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Journalist, writer - 30 year veteran of The New York Times Editorial Board and a former fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice - Dorothy Samuels is the best person to talk with about federal courts, the Supreme Court’s recent activities, and politics.
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Jocelyn Williams' Adoption Journey and Attachment Theory
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Send us a text Jocelyn Williams, a developmental movement consultant, discusses the importance of movement-based solutions for infant and child development. She emphasizes the significance of the first year of life in building the foundation of neurology and explains how movement patterns and sensory experiences contribute to brain development. Wil…
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Dafna Lender, LCSW, Explains Why RAD Diagnosis Is Outdated
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Send us a text Dafna Lender, LCSW, is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist. Experts such as Besssel van der Koklk applaud her work. When Sherrie Eldridge asks her about the term "Reactive Attachment Disorder," quite the conversation occurred. Sherrie shared her story of how she has recovered from this, and Daf…
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Adrienne Kivelson, Author- What Makes New York City Run?
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Adrienne Kivelson, author of "What Makes New York City Run?" discusses NYC's history and major changes to its Charter, its Constitution. We are reminded that the Charter, received in 1898 - a little over 100 years ago - made New York-New York City. The 1979 financial disaster prompted significant bookkeeping changes. Over the years, Charters have b…
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Soffiyah Elijah: The Alliance of Families for Justice
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The Alliance of Families for Justice works to end mass incarceration by empowering families with formerly incarcerated loved ones seeking legal support, skills and voting rights. Soffiyah Elijah, afj's tireless leader, discusses programs and campaigns.
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Author Keri Williams Addresses Reactive Attachment Disorder
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Send us a text In this episode, I talk with award-winning author and advocate, Keri Williams, about her two-decade journey as a foster and adoptive parent, highlighting the challenges of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Keri shares her personal adoption experiences and the behavioral challenges she faced. She discusses navigating mental health s…
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Jerry Goldfeder makes clear the importance of NY's vote this year, as it will determine who controls the House of Representatives. Gerrymandering, term-limits vs. for-life appointments for Supreme Court Justices discussed. Goldfeder urges all "Just Vote!"
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Jose Saldaña: Release Aging People in Prison - RAPP
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The US imprisons more people than other countries in the world: long sentences-and many dying in prison. Guest describes ElderParole/Fair + Timely Parole bills to deal with mass incarceration, the bail and parole systems that promote perpetual punishment.
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Author Karen Springs Encourages Parents Who Adopted Children Internationally
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Send us a text Karen Springs provides cutting-edge research about how adoptive families wit kids adopted from overseas have progressed. In her new book—THE BACKSEAT OF ADOPTION, she shares How the families she worked with in Europe are currently progressing. Are the children thriving? Are the parents thriving? What are the joys of parenting? What a…
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C. Virginia Fields Discusses Black Health
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C. Virginia Fields leads the National Black Leadership Commission on Health towards health equity for the Black community. Fields names 8 areas affecting the Black community, saying more Black women die from maternity issues than any other group of women.
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Win, the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in NYC, reports a "record number" of homelessness-families and children-needing shelter and services in NYC. Christine Quinn discusses long-term housing stability for families in need.
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Adoptee Julie Ryan McGue's Search for Origins
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Send us a text What could be more exciting than to be an adopted person and find the family that you never knew existed? All Rights Reserved. @sherrieeldridgePor Sherrie Eldridge
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The Effects on Workers of Mass Layoffs and Stock Buybacks
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The Labor Institute, founded in 1975-develops and conducts education and policy programs to inform, prepare and train workers taking on issues of runaway inequality with unions. Les Leopold discusses the huge impact of the UAW's victory over mass layoffs.
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Carlina Rivera: New York City Council Member, District 2
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Carlina Rivera, City Council Member, District 2, was born and raised in District 2 and is never far from home and memories of its diverse neighborhoods. As Chair of the Committee on Criminal Justice, Rivera discusses Rikers, bail, mental illness and more.
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John Mollenkopf: NYC-Immigration/Housing/Polarization & More
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Discussing immigration, guest John Mollenkopf remarks that he’d “be doing a lot of what Mayor Adams is doing…screaming for help from the federal government” to allow immigrants to work and to get out of shelters. Mollenkopf pictures cities as "pumps,” drawing people in, lifting them up, providing mobility out of poverty, calling race and class, as …
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Douglas A. Kellner, New York State Board of Elections
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Douglas Kellner was one of the first election officials to support the concept of a voter verifiable paper audit trail voting machine to replace lever driven voting machines. New York’s Board of Elections Co-Chaired by Doug Kellner, is unique, with a bi-partisan election administration - two officials in each office - representing the two major par…
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Arva Rice:New York Urban League/Civilian Complaint Review Bd
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Arva Rice smiles when host Ronnie Eldridge says she is the busiest woman she knows, desccribing her leadership roles in the Urban League and the Civilian Complaint Review Board, the oversight entity for the largest police department in the country. Beginning with the Great Migration, the move of black Americans from the south to the north, the 105 …
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Welcome to the very last episode of Rooted. I can’t thank you enough, both you as the listener as well as all of the incredible guests that I’ve been so lucky to have on Rooted over the years, for supporting and being a part of this journey. What a magical, special chapter this has been — one that I’ll never forget. WHERE YOU CAN STILL HANG OUT WIT…
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Send us a text Hi, my friends. Well, we're going to visit the subject of adoptee birthdays again today. I just recently had one. I'm well into my seventh decade of life, and I look back and I realize that there are so many things that I couldn't say or explain. About adoptee birthdays in my younger years, but I'd just kinda like to share with you t…
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Beatrice Weber: YAFFED - Young Advocates for Fair Education
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Beatrice Weber describes the poor secular education given many NYC children. As YAFFED’s executive director, Weber speaks personally about changes in her life, her winning case against a school’s poor secular eduction and YAFFED’s pro education mission.
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We're back! and I'm sharing an honest, vulnerable insight as to how the second trimeter went. From heartburn to uncontrollable laughter to how I took care and the support system I set in place for myself.. I document all of the little details here for you today. So good to be back, and I'll see you on the inside! Xx Follow along on Instagram Sign…
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Vanessa L. Gibson is the first woman, the first African American to be elected Bronx Borough President. With affection and determination, BP Gibson calls the Bronx "..a borough of opportunities" where small business, the heart and soul of the city, grow.
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Sherrie Encourages Younger Fellow-Adopted Children
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Send us a text Sometimes, adopted children get discouraged about numerous meltdowns and need encouragement from someone who's been there--author Sherrie Eldridge. Eldridge crafted this short message just for the children by sharing the reason for meltdowns, which is trauma. Children are taught that because of the repercussions of trauma, oftentimes…
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Allen Roskoff: Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club
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Allen Roskoff, gay rights activist, expresses shock at the current "anger and vitriol..against the gay community," the "hate" openly displayed, which he believes is undoing progress that's been made. Roskoff shares his experiences coming out in the '70s.
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Ester Fuchs: Have We Lost the Civic Responsibility to Vote?
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Despite success of Open Primaries and Ranked Choice Voting, voter turnout remains low. Ester Fuchs urges education - support from community and local groups to help reconnect people to the political process, as our government lives by the people's vote.
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132. Your (Amazing) Questions, Answered
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I've been thinking about doing one of these for so long, but never really committed. Well, here we are, and I'm hoping to make this a semi-regular thing. I put up a question box on Instagram, and while I've done this before and come up crickets, this time around -- the questions were ever flowing, so potent and I'm really, really grateful for that.…
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131. Finding Your Authenticity & Letting Go of Comparison Through Design & Creativity ft. Elizabeth Compagna of Rising Rose Collective
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I could not be more excited and honored to introduce those of you who aren't yet aware of Elizabeth's magic. This soul, she's a light - and this episode far exceeded any expectations that I had going into our interview together. I was introduced to Elizabeth through her sister Emma, who was on the podcast back in December (Episode 124 - a MUST list…
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Susan Tebos Shares Book for Adopted Teens
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Send us a text And I'm very excited about this guest that's going to be talking with me during the next segment. It is Susan Tebows, who is the author of, we've Been There, true Stories, surprising Insights, and Aha Moments for Adopted Teens. Susan is a writer, speaker, bible study leader and adoptive mom. And she's got such a heart for adoptees. I…
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130. Freeing Yourself From Ruts & Creating New Rhythms
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In today's short and sweet episode, I'm talking all about my experience with my long (looong) rut that I found myself in. It can be incredibly difficult and daunting to break free from these new (accidental) rhythms and habits that we subconsciously create for ourselves, so after doing some of my own research, deep thought and journaling, and talki…
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Doug Muzzio: Marxe School of Public & International Affairs
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Calling the 2024 U.S. elections “huge," Doug Muzzio describes current politics as the "newest of the new” and the times “the most dangerous period we’ve been in” since pre-Civil War: a divided country, moving further apart. Gun control and more discussed.
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129. Dropping Shame Around Mental Health & How to Create a Life You Truly Love ft. Val @penniesandpurpose
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Val is by far one of my favorite follows on Instagram and has been for years. She's 100% anonymous (which turns out is harder than you might think), and gives her followers a raw, candid and unabashed look into her struggles (and triumphs) within her mental health journey, how she's using her hard earned money (and how this has changed drastically …
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128. First Trimester Recap & Gender Reveal! (ft. My Husband Jonathan)
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Today on the podcast I'm cracking WIDE open about my first trimester experience. One word: WHOA :) It's been humbling to say the least.. and I thought as a fun bonus, this would be the perfect time to introduce Jonathan to you personally! So he'll be joining me to share his experience & his two cents on our pregnancy journey & how this trimester ha…
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New York State Senator Brad Holman-Sigal, District 47
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Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, says Judges matter, and applauds the public's interest in the selection of a chief judge. Sen. Hoylman-Sigal urges the inclusion of LGBT, Black and Asian American histories in NY curriculum.
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127. Energy Doesn't Lie: Why I ALWAYS Purge After Heartache
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Energy doesn't lie, my friend. Today on the podcast I'm sharing some personal experiences as it relates to heartache and material possessions, and how I've learned to ruthlessly execute and make no apologies for it. I'm also joining you to do a little challenge with me at the end of this episode, and I can't wait to hear how you lean into it. This …
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Gale A. Brewer: New York City Councilmember, District 6
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Gale Brewer, a long serving public servant, has returned to the City Council and District 6. “I love the City Council,” she says: the diversity of newly elected young members, a majority of them women. E-bike battery fires and Smoke Shops are discussed.
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126. WE'RE HAVING A BABY! Sharing Our In-Depth Journey to Our Rainbow Baby
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WE'RE HAVING A BABY :) I still can't quite believe it. I'm now into my second trimester, so there is SO much to share in this up-coming season of the podcast - but today I wanted to focus solely on our journey to calling in our rainbow baby. It was anything but easy, but goodness was it worth it. In this episode I'll be sharing our in-depth IVF jou…
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Dafna Lender LCSW, Describes Adoptee Loss
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Send us a text Teen and adult adoptees will be encouraged by such a gifted therapist as Dafna Lender LCSW. Dafna shares initially how her upbringing challenged her to be a voice for those that have no voice. Hearing her validation of the adoptee loss is moving and will bless the heart of every adoptee that listens. Additionally, Lender addresses th…
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125. Spring Cleaning - Mind, Body & Soul
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AND WE'RE BACK! This upcoming season is without a doubt going to be the most vulnerable, raw and emotionally explorative I've ever been on the show. I have.... so much to say. So much to share. So much to reflect back to you all, and I'm so thankful that you're here, along for the ride. Today's episode is the perfect time to release since Spring is…
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Tom Robbins: Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism-CUNY
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Tom Robbins calls his long career as a reporter/journalist, "the greatest job in the world. Doors may be slammed in your face but you have a 'passport' to any place you want to go." Robbins discusses his core issues: good government and criminal justice.
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Ron Nydam Ph.D. Revisits Adoption and Relinquishment
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Send us a text Ron Nydam, Ph.D., is a highly respected and beloved pastor, speaker, author, counselor, and teacher in the field of adoption. For the last two decades, he educated international audiences about relinquishment and adoption. These two topics are his specialty and he addresses them with the finesse of a skilled surgeon. His main audienc…
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Derek Clark Urges Fostered Teens to Never Give Up
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Send us a text Derek Clark’s life is one of resilience and redemption. As a child he suffered unthinkable child abuse, abandonment and emotional distress before being turned over to the psychiatric hospital at age five. His 13 years in the San Francisco bay area foster care system reflected an early life of humiliation, aggression, emotional distre…
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Barbara Treen, New York State Parole Board
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Barbara Treen was a member of the New York Parole Board for 12 years, and continues to work on behalf of the incarcerated to get a chance at parole. Ms. Treen discusses the politics surrounding parole and legislation, the Fair and Timely Parole Act and Elder Parole Bill designed to reform the system. Treen notes the significant support from the CUN…
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"A kid in politics in the early 70's," Ken Sunshine describes his journey as a PR-Political Consultant, his clients: Mayor David Dinkins, Senator Ted Kennedy, President Bill Clinton, Barbra Streisand, to today, as a member of the CUNY Board of Trustees, chairman of the Governance Committee. Siting the affection New Yorkers have for CUNY, Mr. Sunshi…
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Send us a text Bronwen interviews Sherrie on a rare topic--adoptee anger. They discuss the two kinds of anger and emphasize the fact that anger itself is good--its a God-given emotion that warns us if something is wrong, like the red light on a dashboard. Anger can become toxic when anger is stuffed and turns into bitterness and hate. The unintenti…
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