This is a podcast about social emotional learning (SEL), wellness, neuroscience and healthy habits for educators and anyone in the education space.
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If you strive to learn something new every day then this podcast is for you. We cover everything from anthropology and airplanes to biology, entrepreneurship, nutrition, productivity, wellness, and more. S3 exists because life is better with sprinkles!
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A spin off project emerged from MiXtApEs, a docuseries set for production in 2021, Sprinkle Storms takes a closer look at our families & friends, our classmates, teachers and mentors, and those kind strangers that lift us up by making us feel seen. This podcast shares anecdotes and lessons that help us find strength in the struggles and the inspiration to move us forward, regardless of the storms that come along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sprinkles ...
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This is a podcast not about who's hot and who's not. It's a podcast about the history of things that could be used today and things lost.
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Conflict is a part of life, but it doesn’t have to be messy! Join us for our season finale as we explore the nature of conflict, why it can be difficult to navigate, and practical strategies for resolving conflict with clarity, emotional intelligence, and confidence. CITATIONS Ames, D. R., & Flynn, F. J. (2007). What breaks a leader: The curvilinea…
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Belonging isn’t just a feeling—it’s a game-changer for well-being and success. Tune in as we explore what it really means to belong and how we can create more inclusive spaces for everyone. CITATIONS Brown, B. (2012). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Gotham Books. Drew, N. H. (2014…
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S3 E8: Be Kind and Expect Kind
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30:58Kindness! We know all about it...or do we? Join us as we talk about the power of kindness, the science behind it, and how practicing and EXPECTING kindness can transform our lives! Now streaming on all platforms. CITATIONS Brown, K. W., & Ryan, R. M. (2003). The benefits of being present: Mindfulness and its role in psychological well-being. Journa…
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Let’s talk neurodivergence—what it means, why it matters, and how we can create a more inclusive world. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself or want to be a better ally, this episode is packed with insights, research and, guidance on recognizing and navigating neurodivergence. CITATIONS Armstrong, T. (2017). The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashin…
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Ever wondered how seeing the world through someone else’s eyes can transform your relationships and decisions? In this episode, we dive into the power of perspective-taking—why it matters, how to practice it, and how it can lead to deeper empathy and understanding. SHOW NOTES 1. Brené Brown on Empathy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw 2.…
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S3 E5: Courageous Conversations
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35:29Hard conversations don’t have to be scary—they can be transformational. In this episode, we’re talking about courageous conversations—at work, at home, and even the ones we have with ourselves. Ready to communicate with more confidence and clarity? Tune in now! CITATIONS Harvard Business Review. (n.d.). How to have difficult conversations at work. …
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Ever wonder why some people are naturally chill while others are always on the go? In this episode, we’re diving into temperaments—how they shape our personalities, interactions, and even careers! Tune in to Ep. 4 of Season 3 of Sprinkles of SEL with U2L to explore what makes you you. Now streaming on all platforms. Want to find out your temperamen…
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Does ego have a place in our growth mindset? Find out in Ep. 3 of Season 3 of Sprinkles of SEL with U2L, where we discuss having a fixed vs. growth mindset, how our ego comes into play, and how we can set ourselves up to be a successful leader. Now streaming on all platforms. CITATIONS Blackwell L.S., Trzesniewski K.H., Dweck C.S. Implicit theories…
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Leadership can be stressful! Join us as we discuss how we experience stress in the workplace, how stress is contagious, and ways we can work to combat this stress. CITATIONS Stress cycles: What they are and how to manage them. Teaching Commons. (2021, September 7). https://teachingcommons.stanford.edu/news/stress-cycles-what-they-are-and-how-manage…
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S3 E1: Self-Awareness | Name It to Tame It!
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24:28We're back! Join us for this kickoff episode of Season 3 of Sprinkles of SEL with U2L as we learn all about self-awareness, why it's one of the most useful skills for a leader to have, and how we can develop it. Citations Cecchi-Dimeglio, P. (2024, February 20). How self-awareness elevates leadership effectiveness. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/si…
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Episode 54: Introduction to Food Safety
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12:10The start of a new consumer food safety series I am doing. Start here to keep your food safe at home.
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S2 E10: The Power of Relationships Part 2 of 2
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27:06Is conflict inherently bad? Tune into the Season 2 Finale of Sprinkles of SEL to find out, and learn more about the power of relationships and navigating workplace conflict. Now streaming on all platforms. SHOW NOTES/CITATIONS Brown, B. (2019, May 1). Let’s Rumble. Brené Brown. https://brenebrown.com/articles/2019/05/01/lets-rumble/ Chan, K.W., Hua…
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S2 E9: The Power of Relationships Part 1 of 2
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25:28School can be stressful enough without us having to worry about our personal and professional relationships on top of it! Join us this episode as we talk about the effects of isolation, and the power of fostering healthy relationships in our lives. SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS Alcaraz, K. I., Eddens, K. S., Blase, J. L., Diver, W. R., Patel, A. V., Teras…
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S2 E8: Compassionate Communication
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25:00Not sure what to say sometimes? Let's talk about it! Join us this episode as we discuss communication, what does good effective communication look like, and the value of being compassionate communicators in our schools. SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS Becker, M. (2023, February 14). How to communicate with Love (even when you’re mad). Greater Good Science C…
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Have you been struggling with your New Years resolutions? Join us as we talk about the power of habit formation on our brain, behavior and lives, and how to set up habits for ourselves to practice sustainably. SHOW NOTES/CITATIONS Bennis, T. (2019). Habit Stacking. January 29, 2024, https://www.amazon.com/Habit-Stacking-Successful-Drastically-Accel…
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Have you been able to unlock the power of gratitude? Is gratitude useful during difficult times, or is it simply a luxury? Tune into this episode to learn more about the power of gratitude, how to cultivate gratitude, how it can change our brains, and why we should build this into our daily practices. CITATIONS Bono, G., Reil, K., & Hescox, J. (202…
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Tune in to hear about how creativity and curiosity can benefit all of us! CITATIONS Beaty R. E. (2020). The Creative Brain. Cerebrum : the Dana forum on brain science, 2020, cer-02-20. Henriksen, D., Richardson, C., & Shack, K. (2020). Mindfulness and creativity: Implications for thinking and learning. Thinking skills and creativity, 37, 100689. ht…
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What is mindfulness? Join us in this episode as we determine what mindfulness is, what the research determines is its impact on our health and well-being, and its place in our schools. RESOURCES Making time for mindfulness. Harvard Graduate School of Education. (2019.). https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/19/01/making-time-mindfulnes…
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What are morning meetings and why are they important? During this episode, we will discuss how to host morning meetings, explore the benefits of them, and define ways to overcome any implementation roadblocks. Resources Allen-Hughes, L. (2013). The social benefits of the morning meeting: creating a space for social and character education in the cl…
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Check out this episode to learn more about emotional intelligence and what research says about the impact it can have on educators, students, and society. SHOW NOTES & CITATIONS Gould, A. (n.d.). EQ vs EI VS IQ. EQ Training. https://www.gouldtraining.co.uk/eq-ei-iq#:~:text=Differences%20Between%20The%20Two%20Concepts&text=In%20some%20cases%20EI%20r…
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Learn a little more about how chefs and food scientists are using the physical and chemical properties of food to create unique dining experiences.
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Hello SELies! Welcome back for Season 2! Tune into episode 1 to learn more about the 3 S's of SEL: the State of SEL, the Science of SEL, and the Success of SEL. References Gomez, J. (2023, June 26). Do not ban social-emotional learning in schools - embrace these skills. Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/26/do-not-ba…
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S2 E0: We're Back! Season 2 Trailer
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2:21De către Lauren - Director of Social and Emotional Learning at United to Learn
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Join us for Part 2 on boundaries where we discuss taking action and the "how to" of setting boundaries. We also introduce our newest segment, Stories from SELies, where we read and respond to your REAL stories on situations when boundaries could have been helpful. We would love to hear your feedback or any topics you would like us to cover! Email u…
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Tune in to explore boundaries and why they're important. Check out some example boundary phrases below! “I’m the adult, I will take care of your classmate, thank you.” I don’t mind sharing…please ask me before helping yourself. “I know you only meant it is just a joke, but what you said is really not okay.” Oh! I’m not a hugger–but a high five work…
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This episode answers the following questions: 1. What is burnout and how does it occur? 2. What is self-care and how can we practice it in a way that helps us manage burnout? We would love to hear your feedback or any topics you would like us to cover! Email us at [email protected] References Brain architecture. Center on the Developing Child a…
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S1 E6: Stress & the Stress Cycle
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24:15Tune in to learn more about stress, the stress cycle, and two tools to combat stress.De către Lauren - Director of Social and Emotional Learning at United to Learn
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S1 E5: Loci of Control Part 2 of 2
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19:06This episode is a continuation of Episode 4. We expand upon how to effective manage our internal and external loci of control by using a tool: Circles of Control. Want your students to learn about their loci of control? Follow along at the link here: https://theresponsivecounselor.com/2016/11/problems-inside-vs-outside-of-your.html References: Drag…
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S1 E4: Loci of Control Part 1 of 2
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23:19This episode is part 1 of 2 on our loci of control. In this episode we define locus of control and explore the differences between your internal and external locus of control. Want your students to learn about their loci of control? Follow along at the link here: https://theresponsivecounselor.com/2016/11/problems-inside-vs-outside-of-your.html Ref…
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S1 E3: Anxiety, Test Anxiety, and How to Overcome it!
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22:32Spring testing season is upon us! Tune in to learn more about anxiety, testing anxiety in children, and some tips to help the children in your life work through it. Resources Cook, J., & DuFalla, A. (2021). The anti-test anxiety society. National Center for Youth Issues. Cook, J., & Valentine, A. (2021). Bubble gum brain: Ready, get mindset...grow!…
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Tune in to learn more about how to reset your vagus nerve to help manage your level of irritation, frustration, and stressful moments that may happen. You will learn about two tangible ways to reset your vagus nerve, the rest and digest part of your nervous system. Additional Resources: Visuals: Visual Images Article: National Institute of Fitness …
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S1 E1: What is SEL & the Affective Filter?
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27:09Join us to learn about the what SEL is and how that applies to you and your life. We also discuss the power, intended or not, of the affective filter.De către Lauren - Director of Social and Emotional Learning at United to Learn
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TRAILER! Episode 0 - Welcome to Sprinkles of SEL
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2:41Welcome Sprinkles of SEL with U2L!De către Lauren - Director of Social and Emotional Learning at United to Learn
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This book review isn't just for people who want to avoid cancer. If you want to know what research says about nutrition and our bodies, it is a great read. Listen to my review of "Anticancer" by David Servan-Schreiber, then pick up the book yourself.
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Review and Summary of Atul Gawande's book "Being Mortal."
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Coffee Break 15: New Year + Homeschool
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5:18Happy New Year! Listen to hear about my kids big goal for 2023. Read 1,000 books.
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Listen to learn more about monthly hormone cycles and what you can do to use them to your advantage. Sorry guys - this podcast is for the ladies! I cover when to eat what, when to exercise, productivity tips, and what your hormones are doing.
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Book Summary of The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. The book is a great read and I hope you glean some things out of the listen.
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Episode 48: Food Poisoning Crash Course
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16:14Have you ever had food poisoning? Do you know what caused it? Was is a food infection or intoxication? Let's dive in!
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Episode 47: Hot Sauce and Mustard Fun Facts
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8:48Learn more about hot sauce and mustard. Is spicy flavor/taste or pain/heat? Why doesn't water help? Why do we eat spicy foods? Why can some people tolerate more heat? Listen to hear the answers.
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Episode 46: Vision, Mission, and Values
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8:21Definitions and examples of Vision Statements, Mission Statements, and Values.
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All about Vitamin B12. Learn what it is (forms), how it works, who needs it, and dosage levels.
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Episode 44: Atlas of the Heart
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12:23My favorite parts of Brene Brown's book Atlas of the Heart.
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Coffee Break 14: Three Musketeers
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3:39Three Musketeers... not the book or the movies; the candy bar. A little history and my favorite way to eat them.
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Book summary of "Culture Wins" by William Vanderbloemen. Listen in to understand better the importance of culture in companies.
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Episode 42: Detox and Cleansing Crash Course
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11:45Our bodies can detox many ways: skin, lungs, kidneys, colon, and liver. In this episode I explain in simple terms the detox pathways and how to support them. It is easier than you think.
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All that we call human history—money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery—the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.-CS Lewis
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How am I kicking off 2021? Tips for a happy new year.
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How many books did you read in 2020? How many do you want to read in 2021? Reading is a great way to learn something new every day. "A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies... the man who never reads lives only one." - George RR Martin
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Join us, as we continue to chat openly about the reality of creative living — moments that no one ever talks about — how our mutal love of 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' lead to us sharing our personal struggles with anxiety, depression, and the journeys that have taken us out of the storms, to take that leap of faith in becoming adventurous, creat…
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