Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock

The Ruth and Scott Podcast

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Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock

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Mentorship and Education: Realities, Support, and Representation 01.07.2026 37:53

As an educator, your experience is marked by several realities, including: 1 in 8 roles being currently unfulfilled, making the most of limited resources, burnout resulting from the overarching teacher shortage, and a lack of support. In this episode of The Ruth and Scott Podcast, Ruth and Scott explore these challenges and more, diving into the numbers and what's behind them. Also explored in thi...

5Rs, 4 Pillars, and This Transformational Key to Change Your Life and Community 01.06.2026 49:59

Is your life in balance? If what you do is out of alignment with who you are, the chances are...probably not. But things don't have to stay that way. Join Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock now for this episode of The Ruth and Scott Podcast. Together, we'll talk about the 5 Rs, the four pillars of work-life balance, and other principles that will help you take back your personal sense of agenc...

The Journey to Reconciliation and Reengagement 01.05.2026 44:07

Reconciliation starts with the needs both for safety and for relationships to be made whole. In this episode of The Ruth and Scott Podcast, Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock talk about reconciliation, what’s needed to achieve this in relationships, and how burnout can affect this. Can relationships be made whole? Join us for the conversation. Related Reading https://podcast.votmg.org/blog/3-b...

Is Technology Widening the Gap? The Thing About AI and the Relationships We're Building 01.04.2026 50:45

Meaningful relationships transform moments, including moments spent engaging with technologies like AI. Ruth Jefferson and Dr. Scott Gostchock talk about this and more in this episode. Race, tech, mentorship, ethics, and more. This is one of those listens perfect for your commute. Listen now!