A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe. ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills. For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/
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Navigating the emotional and legal challenges of parental alienation and high-conflict family dynamics, the Fractured Families Podcast provides a safe space for parents to share their stories, seek guidance, and find solidarity. Hosted by advocates passionate about children’s rights and family restoration, we dive deep into the untold realities of custody battles, false allegations, and the psychological toll of being alienated from your loved ones. Through heartfelt interviews, expert advic ...
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Welcome to Fractured Roll, where a group of entertainment industry nerds engage in some live-play Dungeons and Dragons! Follow along as together they create an improvised magical world of mystery, comedy, and mayhem, with improvised music along the way! Fractured Roll prides itself on being friendly for the whole family.And you can also join us live to help influence the campaign at twitch.tv/FracturedRoll
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Fractured Frequency (formerly Margin Call) is a podcast about disruptions, endings, breakages, and the rebuilding that goes along with them. Hosted by Eming Piansay, Fractured Frequency aims to explore the disruptions in our personal spaces and the world at large.
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Romantic relationships, non-romantic relationships & even professional relationships are challenging because humans are the common denominators. This podcast will tackle each type of relationship dynamic, and offer perspectives & tools to support the listeners seeking workable solutions for the challenges presented in relationships. Coach Reg is a certified relationship coach, author, and founder of RU Coached LLC.
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Welcome to Fractured Resilience, a podcast by Addiction Medicine specialist Richard Hindmarsh, MD, on building your resilience and developing grit. The focus for upcoming podcasts will be the growth and development of Godly grit. Godly grit is necessary to find and fulfill your God-given purpose with passion and perseverance. The topics to be covered will be: How to find your voice, how to tear down strongholds that hold you back, and how to build a storehouse of character qualities to see y ...
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Katherine Downs sets off to find her mysterious father—and awakens hundreds of years later into a world guided by visionary Royals. But Kay inadvertently blinds their power. Hunted, she joins the rebel Adams, bioengineered warriors who rely on banned technology for a precarious foothold on the fading world. Will they destroy Kay for being only human, or will revelations about her own unnatural origins cause Kay to help them in their ongoing war? Greeted by a high-tech horde, courted by visio ...
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OFM is a raw look at mental illness from people who suffer to understand how it impacts the lives of people who are just like you. The show has evolved over time and with two queer co-hosts, one of whom is transgender, the show has started to look more often at how the queer community is impacted by the topic. As we work to change society's understanding of these illnesses, we hope to show that we are defined by more than the illnesses we have to live with. Then, together, we can #EndTheStig ...
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2184 Headlines is a satirical and fractured look at possible headlines from the future based upon current cultural, legal and legislative trends, pet peeves, conspiracies and the fears of people in our society today. For the utopian socialists, it is a way to laugh at the unenlightened primitives in our society today from the smug and elitist view of the future. For the conspiracy hucksters, it is not only a validation of your fears but will most likely present new conspiracies and fears for ...
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S04E07: F@CK THAT! 2024 Review - Home Episode.
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For this holiday episode Sonia and Rasheed invited several members of the ReFOCUS Media Labs team to reflect on the major issues of 2024, including the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the situation in Syria with political prisoners, the rise of polarization in society, and the dire state of women's rights in Afghanistan. We engage in a candid discuss…
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FFP 05: Massimo Covello: Overcoming Alienation and Injustice
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💔 Episode Summary: In this emotional episode of the Fractured Families Podcast, Massimo Covello, a devoted father, shares his heartbreaking 12-year battle against parental alienation and false allegations. From losing contact with his children to navigating relentless legal and emotional challenges, Massimo’s story sheds light on the devastating ef…
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Rebecca’s Fight Against Parental Alienation and Coercive Control
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💔 Episode Summary: In this emotional episode of the Fractured Families Podcast, Rebecca, a resilient mother and therapist, shares her heartbreaking journey of battling parental alienation and coercive control. From surviving years of domestic violence to losing contact with her children, Rebecca opens up about the emotional and systemic hurdles she…
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S04E06: EXCLUDED FROM BIRTH TO DEATH. Solving statelessness in Thailand
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In this episode of the Fractured Podcast together with our guest Duniya Aslam Khan, an external relations officer at UNHCR, delve into the complex issue of statelessness. We discuss the global prevalence of statelessness, particularly in Thailand, and the recent developments regarding citizenship for stateless people. The conversation highlights th…
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Corey’s Fight Against Parental Alienation
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In this powerful and emotional episode of the Fractured Family Podcast, we sit down with Corey, a father navigating the heartbreaking realities of parental alienation. Corey shares his deeply personal story of being cut off from his children, the false allegations leveled against him, and his journey to reclaim his role as a father. This episode di…
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Konrad Moyer's Story Surviving Parental Alienation
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In this powerful and emotional episode of Fractured Families, Konrad Moyer shares his harrowing five-year journey navigating parental alienation and the family court system. Konrad reveals the challenges of co-parenting a large family of six children amid false allegations, emotional manipulation, and financial strain. Through moments of heartache …
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S04E05: WIR SCHAFFEN DAS? Changes to Germany’s “Welcome Policy”
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In this conversation, Sonia, Rasheed and Daniela Sepehri discuss the evolving refugee policies in Germany, the rise of far-right sentiments, and the implications of new laws on asylum seekers. Daniela highlights the historical context of Angela Merkel's welcoming stance towards refugees, the subsequent shift towards restrictive policies, and the al…
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John Israel: A Father’s Fight for Reconnection Amid Custody Battles
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In this powerful episode of the Fractured Families Podcast, John Israel opens up about his relentless journey through an arduous custody battle and the emotional toll it has taken on him and his children. Facing years without contact with his daughter, John sheds light on the overwhelming challenges of navigating the family court system, the emotio…
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S04E04: LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. Deaths at US-Mexico Border
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In this episode, James Holeman and Abby Carpenter discuss their work with Battalion Search and Rescue, a humanitarian organization focused on finding missing migrants along the US-Mexico border. They share the origins of their organization, the challenges they face in their search operations, and the grim realities of migration, including the deadl…
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S04E03: City of Thorns. Inside Dadaab camp.
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This episode of Fractured explores the experiences of refugees in the Dadaab camp, the motivations behind writing 'City of Thorns', and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It highlights the challenges faced by refugees, the role of humanitarian organizations, and the complex dynamics within the camp, including safety concer…
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S04E02: THE WALLS HAVE EYES. Surviving Migration in the age of Artificial Intelligence
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In this conversation, Petra Molnar discusses the intersection of migration and technology, focusing on the implications of surveillance technologies, data colonialism, and the automation of immigration processes. She highlights the role of Israel in the global surveillance tech market, the testing grounds for these technologies, and the politics of…
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S04E01: LIGHT YOUR SMALL CANDLE A struggle for human rights on the Polish-Belarusian border
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In this compelling episode of Fractured, we delve deep into the ongoing refugee crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border. Our guest, Anna Alboth, a journalist and human rights activist, brings firsthand insights into this humanitarian disaster. Anna has been working closely with refugees affected by this crisis and provides a unique perspective on th…
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SUMMER SHORT 10: We’re Here to Remind You. A Decade of Wars in Ukraine
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On the second anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion on Ukraine we joined the Ukrainian community in Greece as they marched through the streets of Athens to remind the world that there is an unprovoked and unfair war happening in Europe right now. We learned about some direct ways of supporting Ukrainians who stayed in the country and some not…
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SUMMER SHORT 9: Buried in the Balkans
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Through this Summer Short we would like to encourage you to learn more about the difficult topic of deaths on the Balkan route. We present to you some findings of independent investigative journalism which capture the neglect of authorities to document deaths of asylum seekers on the Balkan route. We speak to Stavros Malichudis who investigated the…
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SUMMER SHORT 8: Nobody Should be Growing Up in a Refugee Camp
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Stating the obvious that children should not be growing up in refugee camps doesn’t change the reality that in Greece almost every child during the asylum procedure lived in deplorable conditions in island or mainland camps. And what comes next is frequently even worse as the homelessness problem in Greece increases. To close our Summer Shorts we’r…
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SUMMER SHORT 7: Everywhere You Go, Someone is Home
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In this Summer Short we explore the topic of trauma, memory and identity through the psychological and emotional experience of conflict and forced displacement. Our guest is a National Geographic Explorer Photojournalist Hailey Sadler who has worked across the Middle East, Africa, Southern Asia and the US. Watch the whole episode here: Spotify: htt…
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In this episode, Coach Reg reflects on the highlights from the first season of FNB and shares self-management tips that will support you personally and professionally, and most importantly, protect your peace. I am Reginald D. Smith, also known as Coach Reg. As a relationship expert, author, and presenter, I am thrilled to offer this fresh set of i…
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In this episode of our Summer Shorts ReFOCUS founders: Sonia Nandzik-Herman and Douglas Herman describe the situation of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Despite being one of the largest forcibly displaced communities in the world, Rohingya haven’t seen any improvement to their situation for decades. Neither in their home Myanmar nor in countries h…
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The new UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer officially declared the “Rwanda Deal” dead. As we’re closely watching the actions leading to deem the deal null and void, we would like to remind you what was behind former PM Rishi Sunak’s decision to send asylum seekers to Rwanda in the first place. To explain this issue we invited an independent migration j…
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In this episode, Coach Reg delves into how feelings and thoughts of rejection impact our mental and emotional well-being regardless of the type or relationship. Please comment below if attending an in-person Relationship Management workshop in the DMV area interests you! I am Reginald D. Smith, also known as Coach Reg. As a relationship expert, aut…
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Pylos shipwreck was one of the largest sea tragedies since 2015. Around 600 people have lost their lives yet as of today nobody has been named responsible for this tragedy. Bill Van Esveld - Associate Director at Human Rights Watch presents the survivors testimonies and describes the specificity of several investigations taking place in relation to…
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SUMMER SHORT 3: Space to be a Woman
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This Summer Short on multiple layers of discrimination of transgender refugees is one of the most underreported stories we presented this season. Yuli - our guest describes how her gender, sexual orientation and her job impact her position in the society. Watch the whole episode here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sxVeRnkqTeUjhojNOqxdj…
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In this episode, Coach Reg shares tips on how to manage & more successfully navigate thoughts of imposter syndrome. He also explains the differences between therapy, counseling, and coaching. Please comment below if attending an in-person Relationship Management workshop in the DMV area interests you! I am Reginald D. Smith, also known as Coach Reg…
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SUMMER SHORT 2: Disaster on Top of a Disaster
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Starting on October 7th multiple earthquakes devastated Herat adding to the already tragic situation of Afghans. This travesty was one of the fast news in Western media but locals still feel its impact. In this episode we’re joined by Zobair Ahadi in Afghanistan and Yaser Taheri in Berlin. Watch the whole episode here: Spotify: https://open.spotify…
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SUMMER SHORT 1: When Art Provokes.
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As many members of our team come from Iran, for our first Summer Short episode we had to choose a topic related to the situation of Iranian artists who were forced to flee their country and those who despite all obstacles decided to stay. Our special guest is an actor, director and artist Vassilis Koukalani . Watch the whole episode here: Spotify: …
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In this episode, Coach Reg shares a story about a lady getting to know someone new. Everything was going well until it wasn’t. Coach Reg poses questions for us to think about that compel us to be smarter than the emotion of the moment and not to do or say something that sorry cannot fix and that you cannot recover from. Please comment below if atte…
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S03E22: Season Finale: ART AS A REFUGE. Conversations with the FRACTURED team
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Being a refugee means fighting many battles at the same time. A battle for a right to international protection, a battle for basic goods like food or clothing, a battle for maintaining your dignity in the most undignifying conditions, but also a battle to not lose your identity, your uniqueness and your passions. For our team members art was this s…
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The Power of Compassion Amidst Division
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Send us a text Imagine vending machines dispensing ammo in your neighborhood—what could possibly go wrong? This episode of our podcast tackles the heated debate surrounding ammunition vending machines recently introduced in Florida's Four Towns District. As a military veteran and former gun owner diagnosed with bipolar depression, I strive to prese…
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Organizational Values - Accountability -
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In this episode, Coach Reg discusses how organizational values specifically accountability, can be perceived when the execution of the value directly conflicts with what the organization purports. Please comment below if attending an in-person Relationship Management workshop in the DMV area interests you! I am Reginald D. Smith, also known as Coac…
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Unmasking the Alien: A Journey of Healing.
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Send us a text How does a simple nickname evolve into a lifeline? Join Patrick The Alien as he peels back the layers behind his alias, "Patrick the Alien." In this deeply personal episode of Fractured Patrick shares the heartfelt origin of his alter ego, created out of a desire to protect his brothers and later becoming a therapeutic outlet for him…
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S03E21: Meals with Dignity. Food Scarcity in Greece
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Food insecurity comprises a major global public health threat. Its effects are detrimental to the mental, physical, and social aspects of the health and well-being of those experiencing it. According to the Food Insecurity in Greece and Across the Globe report, more than 900 million people worldwide experience severe food insecurity, with future pr…
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In this episode, Coach Reg discusses introducing healthy boundaries and offers three tips to support you and your co-workers. He also shares a way to introduce implementing healthy boundaries as a shared responsibility, and lastly, how to be inclusive in your ask of co-workers and obtain “buy-in”. Please comment below if attending an in-person Rela…
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S03E20: "Nobody Should be Growing Up in Refugee Camps.” Housing issues in Greece
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Greece struggles with a serious housing crisis. Walking down the streets of Athens you will notice many homeless people. Many of them are refugees and asylum seekers who after receiving their asylum decision were forced to leave the camp within 7 days. Without any integration classes in camps, and very rare Greek lessons, most people find it extrem…
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Resilience through the generations. Women of Strength.
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how the traits of resilience and determination are passed down through generations? Join us for an intimate roundtable discussion featuring the remarkable women of my wife's family—Dominator, G. Unit, K., and Skeletor—as we explore the powerful legacy of strength that defines them. Jean shares touching stories …
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Guest interview with Erin F. Darden
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Coach Reg sits down with Ms. Erin F. Darden. She is an attorney and Certified Emotional Intelligence and Life Coach. In this episode, we discuss EQ in relationships and how she supports her clients in the relationship space. To connect with or work with Erin, please visit: https://www.erinfdarden.com/ I am Reginald D. Smith, also known as Coach Reg…
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Where in the world at this moment is the largest displacement taking place? Would you guess that it’s Sudan? Probably not as the media reports very little, if any, about the conflict that forced millions of people to leave their homes. As the civil war in Sudan enters its second year, the two warring factions, SAF and RSF, remain locked in a deadly…
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Defining Heroes: A Personal Journey
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it truly means to be a hero? Join me on a journey through history and personal reflection as we recount a day spent at the Titanic exhibit in Orlando, where I was captivated by the bravery of the ship's musicians. We use this experience as a lens to explore heroism, examining the complex nature of admiration and th…
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In this episode, Coach Reg discusses the importance of knowing what you want, why what you want is important to you, and communicating your wants to your person, and asking them to do the same. We explore real-life examples to illustrate and demonstrate the damage communication break downs cause, we discuss how to manage and possibly mitigate askin…
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S03E18: "Everywhere You Go, Someone is Home." Ethical Journalism & The Home Collective
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In this episode of "Fractured" we host National Geographic Explorer Photojournalist Hailey Sadler who has worked across the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the U.S. Her work explores themes of trauma, memory, and identity through the psychological and emotional experiences of conflict and forced displacement. Hailey's reporting and researc…
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Send us a text Strap in for a rollercoaster of emotions as we unravel a man's extraordinary journey of survival, a narrative so compelling it'll have you questioning the limits of human resilience. With my friend Fishbait on board, we recount the adventures of L, whose escapades range from braving the icy expanse of Greenland to a harrowing escape …
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Guest Interview with Jean Burgess
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In this episode, Coach Reg sits down with Ms. Jean Burgess. Jean is a writer, presenter, and author of “That Summer She Found Her Voice” a fictional work that touches on the work we do in the relationship space. We identify how the main character began finding her voice, and the need to set healthy boundaries, and she is learning how to manage rela…
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S03E17: "Somebody's Watching Me." Surveillance in Greek Refugee Camps
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"No More Morias" was the battle cry after the fires destroyed the most infamous refugee camp on European soil in 2020. It was also the justification for €276 million of EU funds to create new CCAC (Closed Controlled Access Centers) on the Greek islands. While ecologically motivated legal battles in the highest court of Greece continue to hold up th…
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Send us a text Every corner of our world is stained with the remnants of racism, a truth I've come to know deeply through the colors of my South Florida upbringing. The echoes of history resonate as we unpack the Amistad slave ship rebellion, revealing a past where the quest for justice found an unlikely champion in John Quincy Adams. It's a tale t…
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Guest Interview with Dr. Nicole Monteiro
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In this episode, Coach Reg sits down with Dr. Nicole Monteiro, who's a licensed psychologist, transformation coach, author, & speaker. You do not want to miss this episode with Dr. Nicole, it is one of the most educational, enlightening, and illuminating discussions on human relationships. Connect with Dr. Nicole here: https://www.drnicolemonteiro.…
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Send us a text There's a moment when life flips on its head, and all that's left is the journey back to finding yourself; that's where my story begins. With a past painted by a catastrophic accident and a future uncertain, I, Patrick Alowichus McGillicuddy, lay bare the raw and vulnerable voyage of piecing together a life altered by physical and me…
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S03E16- STILL STATELESS. Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
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In this episode of Fractured we cover one of the largest yet almost completely forgotten crises in the world: the situation of Rohingya. Persecuted over decades in Myanmar they found shelter in the neighboring countries. Yet no integration or even a refugee status has been offered to them. This episode aims at bringing this topic closer to Western …
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In this episode, Coach Reg discusses rebound relationships, how they happen, questions to ask yourself to know if you are in a rebound relationship, and what to pay attention to if you are. I am Reginald D. Smith, also known as Coach Reg. As a relationship expert, author, and presenter, I am thrilled to offer this fresh set of ideas and suggestions…
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S03E15: “STOP THE BOATS” Sunak Screams for his Rwanda Dream
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Despite being deemed illegal by multiple courts ranging from the European Court on Human Rights and the UK Supreme Court, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative government refuses to give up on their plan to forcibly deport asylum seekers to Rwanda. This, coupled with indefinite detention in centers notorious for outrageous criminal care and con…
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In this episode, Coach Reg uses real-life examples to discuss and share how family matters can be better managed, rather than just tolerated. These examples illustrate how to create agreements with family members, introduce accountability, and how inclusivity and consideration for your family members strengthen the family unit. I am Reginald D. Smi…
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