Episodes

  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 25: Gen Z's Resilience

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 25: Gen Z's Resilience
    Dec 15 2024
    LWITF delves into the perspectives of three Gen Z college students on how global and local crises have shaped their outlook. The students discuss the impact of COVID-19, climate change, school shootings, and social media on their generation. They explore themes of fatalism, mental health challenges, resilience, and hope for the future while sharing personal experiences and aspirations. Despite their shared challenges, each student shares their vision and aspirations for creating a better future.
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    56 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 24: Navigating Disasters and Building Resilience

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 24: Navigating Disasters and Building Resilience
    Oct 12 2024
    Host Julie B. Adler, delves into resilience in the face of major disasters such as 9-11, COVID-19, and devastating hurricanes. The discussion features LCWS, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst; Patti Dennenberg, a Houston resident who lived through multiple floods; and Alex Ramirez, a principal at Design Workshop. Barth emphasizes the psychological aspects of resilience, highlighting the importance of community and personal agency. Dennenberg shares her experiences of flooding in Houston and how family ties provided strength. Ramirez discusses the role of landscape architecture in enhancing urban resilience against extreme weather. The episode underscores the importance of community support, innovation in urban planning, […]
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    54 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 23: Trauma and Resilience Part 1

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 23: Trauma and Resilience Part 1
    Sep 15 2024
    Host Julie B. Adler explores individual resilience through the lens of trauma, featuring three insightful guests: Dr. Bea Hollander Goldfein, clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Transcending Trauma Project; Judy Levin, a clinical social worker involved in the project; and Bernice Lewis, a singer-songwriter and descendant of Holocaust survivors. The discussion delves into the importance of family dynamics, emotional connectedness, and communication in overcoming trauma. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on resilience applicable to various forms of traumatic experiences, including war, political turmoil, and personal loss.
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    56 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 22: Empowering Resilience Through Education

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 22: Empowering Resilience Through Education
    Aug 11 2024
    Host Julie B. Adler, focuses on resilience through education and community involvement featuring guest Juan Sepulveda, a distinguished professor at Trinity University and former advisor in the White House. The episode delves into programs aimed at fostering resilience among individuals and communities. Juan shares his journey from working with the Rockefeller Foundation to serving on the Biden-Harris transition team. The episode also highlights the experiences of Juan’s students, Adam Garza and Lindsey Reyes, who discuss how educational opportunities and community programs have shaped their resilience.
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    56 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 21: Resilience Justice: From Local Action to Global Impact

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 21: Resilience Justice: From Local Action to Global Impact
    Jul 13 2024
    Julie B. Adler delves into the transformative field of resilience justice with Dr. Tony Arnold and his dedicated Resilience Justice fellows. Discover how innovative approaches to environmental justice, community engagement, and adaptive governance can foster resilient communities amid social and ecological challenges.
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    56 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 20: Resilience Through Community Building

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 20: Resilience Through Community Building
    Jun 8 2024
    Host Julie B. Adler discusses the community-focused initiatives led by Mill Town Capital, a place-based economic development group in the Berkshires in Massachusetts with Tim Burke CEO of Mill Town Capital, Laura Brennan, Assistant Director and Economic Development Program Manager of the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, and Nick Martinelli founder of Marty’s Local. The episode covers Mill Town’s efforts through impact investing, traditional investing, and philanthropy. to improve the economic health and quality of life in the Berkshires. Topics such as regional resilience, economic development, outdoor recreation, and housing are explored, highlighting collaborative efforts to make the Berkshires a better place […]
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    57 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 19: Deep Dive Water 3

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 19: Deep Dive Water 3
    Sep 9 2023
    In Deep Dive Water 3 we plunge into the depths of water infrastructure with Professor Char Miller, an environmental historian and renowned author in the field and his student, Spencer Nichols, who observed these vital systems firsthand. We uncover the intricate workings of water infrastructure and its profound impact on us and our environment. Don’t miss this engaging exploration of one of Earth’s most precious resources.
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    56 mins
  • Living Well Into The Future - Episode 18: Deep Dive Water 2

    Living Well Into The Future - Episode 18: Deep Dive Water 2
    Aug 12 2023
    In Deep Dive-Water 2 we jump into effective approaches employed now by the Nature Conservancy and local landowners to meet the challenges of too much or too little water to protect the future of our water for people and nature. Host Julie B Adler speaks with State Director of The Nature Conservancy-Texas, TNC-Texas Director of […]
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    49 mins