Someday we'll all be dead

Just a quick note to check in on upcoming topics and requesting feed back. Have a great week!

Halley and her mom talk all about garage sales! Join us!

Halley speaks with her father about mayor Pete Buttigieg and the idea of national service. Let's discuss!

Spoilers everywhere! Halley and Matt discuss jumping on the GOT Bandwagon, favorite GOT things, and what we are hoping to see in Season 8.

Just a quick recap of my required presence in court this week!

It is likely you have heard of criminal justice reform, but unless you are a true crime fan or a person of color, you may not realize the extent of the discrepancies. Halley and Matt look at two cases as examples.

*warning of some swearing throughout, and crude humor around minute 41-42* Halley and Matt have an impromptu conversation about connections (and movies). How have we managed to stay connected? Is it worth the effort? How is it different when you leave home? Who do YOU need to reconnect with?

Halley and Matt have an impromptu conversation about differences, the constitution, and how to respect each other.

Halley speaks with special guest Dana to review the most common myths of hospice starting with myths around morphine… and camels!

There are certain cultures that are extremely unique in their effect on identity, and the military is a prime example. So when transitioning back to civilian life, especially after having been in long enough to retire, there are challenges to overcome and adjustments to make. Halley discusses with friend of the podcast and recent retiree SFC Rob Bates.

What are social work perspectives and what is a social worker anyway? Halley discusses history, values and ethics, professions, and educational requirements of social work.

Michael Drane from the Unpopular Culture podcast joins Halley to discuss moral distress for care givers and professionals, as well as family. We discuss involuntary commitment and the importance of choosing a health care power of attorney and advanced directives.

Dr. Jeff Beck joins Halley to discuss pediatric hospice, normalizing challenges for care providers, and how to look through a different lens for quality of life.

An episode on the lighter side. We take a step back today for a humorous look at history as well as a more serious look at how racism is far from eradicated. Join us!

This week I interview Dr. Kirk Honda from the Psychology in Seattle podcast about how we interact with each other and how to make it less hurtful and more healing.

We review last week’s pod about social media outrage, and review coping skills to deal with information overload

Viral video causes outrage; you see that every day. What can we take away from this? Let’s discuss! *some swearing included*

Woodstock, Vietnam, and civil rights. Was it really as we have envisioned? What can we learn from a baby boomer who lived through it?

Cyntoia Brown just received clemency. What does that mean and why should you care? Let’s discuss!

Have you considered how to tell a loved one about a terminal diagnosis or how you would tell your loved ones? Let’s discuss!

Do you have any weird superstitions? Do your children make resolutions? We want to hear them! Rabbit, rabbit!

Holiday struggles, the war on Christmas, and PC culture

Celebrate episode ten! Halley and her mom discuss the difficulties of being a care giver for a loved one and adjusting to different roles. Real talk!

It's amazing how powerful a piece of string and some beads can be if used in the right way. Join Halley and Matt as they explore the privilege exercise. You can play along!

Join my sister and I as we explore her experience as an Irish-Hispanic woman.