What's Next?!

Paige Pirkey, PhD, e-RYT, YACEP
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What’s Next?! serves to equip listeners with tools that support mind-body[-spirit] health & skill development to produce a collaborative team of problem solvers aimed at co-creating innovative, sustainable solutions for the most critical challenges facing society.

  1. 07/21/2021

    Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change

    Dr. Pirkey is a Academic Research Fellow with The University of Memphis' Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change. In this recording, she reads two articles she recently wrote titled: "Intertwining Destinies: Heroes' Hearts Beating as One" and "Transitioning from Fate to Destiny". The link to the articles in written form will be posted here once they are available.  **For former podcast listeners, as you all know, I have decided to end my podcast show; nonetheless, please feel free to listen to these recorded articles. Take care!

  2. 01/19/2021

    Drumming w/ Dr. Gregory Washington

    Get carried away to the beat of this rhythmic, jazz-like interaction between Drs. Washington and Pirkey as they discuss the benefits and sociocultural history of drumming. Stay tuned! Time Stamps will be released soon!

  3. 10/14/2020

    Problem Solving Prelude

    Please enjoy this episode as Dr. Pirkey faces her own discomfort and humbling learning lessons regarding problem solving in the context of preparing for this episode. She, then, introduces her problem solving process through story telling to convey how she problem "solved" the ultimate problem of them all: how our experiences influence our understanding of our challenges --both individually and collectively.   **Due to unforseen circumstances, Dr. Pirkey must postpone her upcoming episodes until mid-January. She appreciates your empathy and patience! :) Big changes are at play! WOOHOO! Time Stamps: 00:01:25: Using Context in Problem Solving 00:08:25: Finding Balance Between Work/Play/Self-Care 00:14:57: Allowing Yourself Opportunities to Heal & be Your Authentic Self 00:20:17: Committing to Co-Creating a Culture of Change

  4. 10/07/2020

    Series 2: The Game of Problem-Solving

    Welcome to Series 2 of What's Next! I hope you enjoy this fun, game-oriented, introductory episode on problem solving. :) 00.00.11: Series Introduction 00.00.45: The Blueprint for Problem Solving  00.03.45: Context: Structure and Foundation  00.05.04: The Pinball Game of Problem Solving  00.06.30: How to Prepare for this Series

  5. 10/02/2020

    Recovery Unplugged with Karen Morgan

    “Music with all its subtlety has immense power to unite people, spread love, and bring peace [to] the world!” – Sanchita Pandey  “Music is one of the longest standing, self-prescribed therapy in history.” – Erin Seibert, Music therapist Be sure to tune in to learn all about how the program "Recovery Unplugged", founded by Aerosmith's Richie Supa (song writer & guitarist), supports and empowers people to rise above their addiction and mental health challenges. Special thanks to Karen Morgan, Addiction Counselor and Recovery Unplugged Outreach Manager, as she guides us through this insightful episode. 00.01.11: Recovery Unplugged: Music as a Catalyst for Change 00.02.44: Connecting Music to Emotions 00.04.05 : History of Recovery Unplugged 00.06.03: Recognizing the Signs of Addiction & What To Do 00.10.40: Finding the Value & Benefit in Bringing Addictive Patterns into Another's Awareness 00.17.21: How Music Affects Addiction: A Theory 00.24.29: A Plan for Recovery 00.26.34: My Experience with Music Therapy 00.30.26: Why do people start using drugs? 00.34.41: Shame, Addiction, & Acceptance 00.38.20: Stigma of Addiction & Mental Health  00.40.59:  Unabashed Plug: Dr. Pirkey's Call for Aid 00.43.15: Using Russian Doll Metaphor to explain Trauma, Bias, & Healing  00.43.31: Announcing Series 2 00.44.57: Three more episodes left for Series 1 (Overlapping with Series 2) https://www.recoveryunplugged.com/ Email: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com IG: @the_PhD_Yogini FB: Facebook.com/WNPodcast *Correction: Recovery Unplugged has centers across the nation --not globe. :) Whoops!

  6. 09/27/2020

    Mantras w/ Ravi Singh

    In the mood for an uplifting, scientifically-infused perspective of mantras that includes opportunities to learn and practice for yourself? Please enjoy this week's episode on Mantras with Kundalini practitioner and teacher, Ravi Singh. Also, be sure to tune in after the interview as an incredibly important announcement is made... ;) Enjoy! 01:14: Mantras: Background & History 05:11: Looking Within: Sweetness of Self 06:55: Most Common Mantras 08:31: Practicing Silent Mantras 11:01: Mantras vs. Religion 13:24: Practicing Spoken Mantras 17:01: Mantras for Enhancing Spiritual/Personal Development 19:28: Mantras & God: The (T)ruth vs. (t)ruth 21:59: Positive Benefits of Mantras Continued 23:28: Explaining & Practicing Sa Ta Na Ma  25:55: Theory of Karma: Cause & Effect 28:01: Mantras & Problem Solving 34:14: Memorable Story of Mantra Practice* 38:11: Mantras vs. Positive Affirmations** 41:35: Neutral Mind: How to Engage in the Q-Anon Discussion***  Ravi's website: raviana.com Email: whatsnextofficial2020@gmail.com IG: @the_PhD_Yogini FB: facebook.com/WNPodcast TO read after listening: * This cute story actually reminds me of a helpful tip for teachers that I learned from a KYT friend. Perhaps, using a white board (with the name of the mantra spelled out in Sanskrit as well as its meaning) would be helpful (when I first began my practice as a student, I found it incredibly beneficial); the former helps with pronunciation and both the former and the latter supports the student to more deeply engage in the present moment/practice rather than them wondering what they're saying and whether they're saying it "right". ** Another helpful tip for positive affirmations: Meet yourself where you're at. For instance, if you are not feeling as though you are "worthy" of God's love, perhaps breaking the affirmation into something more palatable (i.e., that you actually believe) and then slowly scaffolding yourself to deeper levels of love/worthiness may be a worthwhile approach, so as to experience less resistance in the learning/practicing process. Hope this helps! *** Another important point: For me, reviewing secondary sources for accurate/Truthful information feels to lack integrity. I realize it can feel time consuming and energy draining to locate reliable, primary sources on your own; I, myself, am still looking up the debunking reviews and am attempting to discern what is "Truth". All that is to say: NO judgment! Personally, until I can figure it out for myself, I do not feel comfortable taking a "side" as to what is "Truth" as I do not want my ego to drive my interpretation.

  7. 09/23/2020

    Emotionally Focused Therapy w/ Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT

    You won't want to miss this episode on Emotionally Focused Therapy with Debbie Pridemore, LPC, LMFT (Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; EFT Certified & Supervisor)! Given the current sociopolitical tensions, this episode could not be more appropriately timed. Please listen and employ these strategies for yourself so that we, together, may be part of the solution to healing and working through these complex emotions produced by a trauma-filled world.  On a lighter note, I'm finally announcing the purpose of the upcoming Series. :) I also believe it is well-timed and hope you agree! Please enjoy! Time Stamps: 00:01:28: What is EFT? 00:03:43: Protection & Connection Needs: Real-world Examples 00:08:21: Tools to build emotional awareness of external world 00:14:27: Building connections 00:17:54: Bringing the unknown emotions to the known 00:22:41: Discerning upregulated feelings: Trauma vs. Joy 00:24:42: Learning about Self in Relation to Others (Attachment) 00:29:15: Building Self-Compassion in the Face of External Shame 00:30:11: Effective Strategies for Sharing Needs 00:33:14: Discerning Personal Emotions From Projections

  8. 09/15/2020

    Acupuncture Follow-up

    As promised, this brief episode provides alternative approaches to acupuncture and other tools that may not be financially feasible [or undesirable due to a variety of reasons, such as fear of needles]; also, I make a call to healing/health practitioners who are willing to provide pro-bono/discounted services to those in need (both financially and of the service itself). I, then, wrap up the episode by explaining some of the specialized language used in the episode with Dr. Helen Ly on acupuncture. Please enjoy the lively, matcha-tea-caffeinated episode! :)

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What’s Next?! serves to equip listeners with tools that support mind-body[-spirit] health & skill development to produce a collaborative team of problem solvers aimed at co-creating innovative, sustainable solutions for the most critical challenges facing society.

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  • Creator
    Paige Pirkey, PhD, e-RYT, YACEP
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Paige Pirkey, PhD, e-RYT, YACEP
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