Episodes
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Honoring Ken, Chuck, And RBG
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
We found a way to joyfully gather with Julie's family over the weekend to celebrate her dad's 87th b-day. We also lost a national treasure and a personal mentor. Good news/bad news. Discussing it all on today's episode.
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Joy?? In 2020?? It's Possible!
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
John has somehow stumbled upon a sacred reservoir of generalized contentment that's been getting him through his days. We retrace some of our recent steps in an attempt to understand how this phenomenon came to be, and if its replicable for us all, this week on Better!
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Managing Your "Micro" For Mental Health
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Today we are talking about why it is important sometimes to focus back in on the smaller picture, and how to ground yourself and keep things moving and positive.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
On Campus
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Fresh from John's bday getaway, today we are talking about what we are hearing from some kiddos on campus. It's heavy out there. We need to make it better. We eke out an upbeat takeaway at the end!
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
How To Reset And Recharge
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Today we are talking about ways to re-frame and refresh what might seem a bit bleak - and how to look with some optimism at your options and next steps.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Instagram Live Back To School Q&A
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
John is answering your questions about everything back-to-school in these very complicated and stressful times.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Back To School And Back To Laughter
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Today we are weighing in on the super complicated upcoming school year and also talking about how to remember our sense of humor and lean into it in the coming days!
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
The Tao Of These Times
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
On today's episode we are doing a check-in on the stress and anxiety of these unprecedented, complicated, often discouraging times and how we all need to step up for each other. We laugh a little, too.
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Black Lives Matter
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Today we are doing our best to join the conversation, speak up, chime in. We are talking about our experience at the Chatham Peace Walk over the weekend and how we can move forward and contribute to positive change.
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
A Privileged White Man On Race
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
It’s been a tense week. In this brief episode, John would like to take a few minutes to share his thoughts on white privilege and the current situation in America.
RESOURCES:
MY HOOD MY BLOCK MY CITY — Chicago Small Business Relief Fund
“It’s Not Regular” — An incredible speech from MHMBMC Founder Jahmal Cole
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDG691lZNy0
Ant-Racism Resources For White People (Books/Articles/Films/Organizations, etc.)
Bail Funds/Legal Help By City