Suzie Becker

Schmooze with Suze

Society EN ↓ 79 episodes

Hi, I’m Suze. Here with your dose of culture, values and global citizenship- and where we tackle those topics others may consider off-limits. A little about me, I’m a busy GenX mom who, quite frankly, wanted to grow up like the Brady Bunch… But ended up being raised in the shadow of Schindler’s List. So this means I’ve spent a lifetime navigating these mixed messages we get hit with daily. You know those conversations- where we wonder if it’s safe to speak our minds? Can we share our experiences? Voice our fears and concerns, or should we just keep our mouths shut? Well, too bad. I need to k...

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Suzie Becker

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Sharing My Shame... BUCKLE UP! 04.02.2023 16:21

Send us Fan Mail Engaging in thoughtful conversation with people who are dynamic affords me the opportunity to learn from others. As global citizens, we want to be open to varying viewpoints and respectfully relate to one another in all areas. But when it’s just the Board of me, myself and I- you know those conversation you have in your head… That you don’t want to admit to…. Even to yourself… Hi,...

What Do Pirate Hunting and Personal Connection Have In Common? My Guest: Alexa Jenkins, United States Navy Commander 03.02.2023 29:47

Send us Fan Mail When I found out that I was going to "produce forth an heir," I very quickly realized that while all I legally needed to exit the hospital with my tiny human was a car seat, I was now in command of all of the rules, responsibilities, schedules and appointments for said tiny human- and now his sister also- until they are teenagers. By contrast, my guest today, United St...

Maybe You're Reading Too Much Into Things? My Guest: Stacey Goldring, Traces: Voices of the Second Generation 27.01.2023 28:54

Send us Fan Mail I always have a valid passport, cash on hand, and a heightened fight or flight instinct braided like challah into my D-N-A. Why? Because my parents’ parents were hunted for extinction during the Holocaust. Generational trauma is something that millions of people deal with every day. So what is it? What does it mean to the people experiencing it? Why should we even address it… and...

You Might Be "Woke", But Are You Awake? My Guest: Colleen Rodriguez, Executive Director of the LJD Jewish Family & Community Services 17.01.2023 25:29

Send us Fan Mail Are you ever faced with people who seemingly have all the facts and stats regarding the social ills facing society at large– But they can’t tell you where their community's nearest food pantry is located or where to volunteer, even if they don’t? That is the difference between woke and awake... and that is what we're going to tackle today... The LJD Jewish Family & C...