#228: Being Kind to Ourselves and Others
In this episode, Debra Ruh, CEO of Ruh Global Impact, is joined by her producer, Doug Foresta, as they discuss the need to be kind to ourselves and others, especially during an election year and the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover how we can appreciate and tolerate differences, even if we don’t always […]
Prison reform, inmates with disabilities, covid-19, and safety for all
“Americans are punitive by nature. However, we are also compassionate, and equality is built into our foundation. So, it is not surprising that incarcerating certain groups of individuals has caused a heated debate about whether our practices are just, effective, and humane”. Sadly, the United States is #1 when it comes to incarcerating our citizens. […]
#3DVU COVID-19 Social Isolation and Its Ramifications. Episode 1
The COVID-19 Pandemic caught the world by surprise, since March 2020 things have changed drastically and that has forced each and everyone to adjust to the “new normal”. In this episode, we discuss the personal, regional, and national realities of COVID-19 and Social Isolation.
Federal Intervention to Protect Patients with Disabilities
A few months ago in Challenges of Non-verbal Patients and Communication Solutions, I recounted my experience during a recent hospital stay where communication barriers made it a nightmare. I wrote how having a caregiver or friend there would have alleviated those problems. They would have helped care for me and showed nurses how to do […]
#227: How to Heal From Grief and Loss
Dr. Patti Ashley joins the program to discuss how she became involved in exploring grief and the healing process, including losing her father to a sudden heart attack when she was eleven years old. Discover the stages of grief, and how to navigate sadness. Dr. Ashley also debunks some common misconceptions that people have about […]