Shop Talk With Brandi and James

James Covey
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Brandi and James explore the "shop talk" of those engaging in cross cultural living and work. Having lived and worked cross culturally they will draw from their own experiences and interview others along the way. Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

  1. 4d ago

    Season 6 Episode 8: Speech Language Pathology with Jeannie

    Speech-Language Pathology and Supporting TCKs with Disabilities In this episode of Shop Talk with Brandi and James, Brandi and James talk with Jeannie, a U.S.-certified speech-language pathologist who specializes in supporting Third Culture Kids (TCKs) with disabilities and their families. Having lived and served in Asia for more than two decades, Jeannie brings extensive experience in assessment, […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

  2. Aug 10

    Season 6, Episode 7: Unexpected Departure, Displacement, and Evacuation with Lisa Green

    In this Episode Brandi and James talk with Lisa Green, Executive Director of Olive Tree Counseling Center. Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MA in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College and more than 15 years of counseling experience. She has also lived outside her passport country for more than a decade, bringing both professional […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

    Season 6, Episode 7: Unexpected Departure, Displacement, and Evacuation with Lisa Green

  3. Jul 20

    Season 6 Episode 6: Dr. Elizabeth Loewer on Navigating Self-Harm and Suicidality In Cross-Cultural Families

    Content Note: This episode discusses self-harm and suicide. While we hope this conversation equips families, caregivers, and organizations to better support those who are struggling, some listeners may find these topics difficult. Please listen at your own pace. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or is in immediate danger, seek help […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

    Season 6 Episode 6: Dr. Elizabeth Loewer on Navigating Self-Harm and Suicidality In Cross-Cultural Families

  4. May 6

    Season 6 Episode 5: The Impact of Trauma on Organizations with Dr. James Covey

    Join Brandi as she interviews James on this edition of Shop Talk. His recent PhD dissertation explores how individual trauma experiences over time begin to impact—and sometimes infect—how an organization develops and functions. Viewing trauma as contagious within a system can help organizations prevent harm and find healing in the aftermath of trauma. His dissertation […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

  5. Apr 8

    Season 6 Episode 4: Intensive or Immersive Care with Andrew Brown

    Join Brandi and James as they interview Andrew Brown, the program director at Alongside. They discuss the ministry of Alongside and explore short-term, intensive, or immersive care models for cross-cultural workers. Around the world, many centers offer a variety of care options, including counseling, debriefing, spiritual direction, coaching, inner-healing prayer, and training. Most of these […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

  6. Mar 9

    Season 6 Episode 3: The Impact of Perfectionism with Ben Porter

    Join Brandi and James as they talk with Ben Porter about perfectionism and its impact on cross-cultural workers. He notices in his practice that perfectionism is a recurring theme and a contributing factor to burnout, fatigue, and even moral injury. Roz Shafran defines clinical perfectionism as “the setting of personally demanding, self-imposed standards that are […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

  7. Feb 1

    Season 6 Episode 2: Care for Latino Workers with Diogo Militão

    Join Brandi and James as they learn more about caring for workers from the global South and especially Latinos. Diogo Militão is a clinical therapist originally from Brazil, with over two decades of experience in cross-cultural mission work and member care. He has served in West Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, and currently lives […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

  8. Jan 9

    Season 6 Episode 1: Localization For Cross Cultural Organizations with Dr. Johnstone Ndunde

    Join Brandi and James as they interview Dr. Johnstone Ndunde, the global director for SIL. They talk about the concept and principles of localization, and Dr. Ndunde’s perspective on working cross-culturally in a predominately Western organization as a Kenyan. The shift in the global mission movement from “the West to the Rest” doesn’t mean a […] Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

    Season 6 Episode 1: Localization For Cross Cultural Organizations with Dr. Johnstone Ndunde
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Brandi and James explore the "shop talk" of those engaging in cross cultural living and work. Having lived and worked cross culturally they will draw from their own experiences and interview others along the way. Shop Talk With Brandi and James is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://jamesecovey.org/

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