The Upstander Ripple Effect

The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
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The Upstander Ripple Effect Podcast

The Upstander Ripple Effect is a podcast featuring stories of how one act of standing up for justice can have an infinite impact. It’s where stories of courage and resilience during the Holocaust—one of the darkest chapters in human history— come alive to inspire a new generation of upstanders today. Come for a dose of motivation to activate your own unique character strengths to become an upstander right now, and stay for a fresh look at today’s headlines that will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to start your own ripples of positive change.   The Upstander Ripple Effect – the first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

Episodes

  1. The Upstander Ripple Effect with Julie Dellecave and students from Winton Hills Academy

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Upstander Ripple Effect with Julie Dellecave and students from Winton Hills Academy

    Thousands of students come through our doors every year here at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. One special class wrote books about being upstanders. “You have to know not to judge the book by his cover, you have to actually go in depth to their into their character, into their heart.” - McKenzie Williams, Winton Hills Academy student Julie Dellecave brought her class of 6th graders to visit us, and learn more about upstanders. Upstanders are people who s...

    20 min
  2. The Upstander Ripple Effect Episode 4: "Bearing Witness" with Ed Kruszynski and Patrice O'Neill

    AUG 22

    The Upstander Ripple Effect Episode 4: "Bearing Witness" with Ed Kruszynski and Patrice O'Neill

    Jackie and Kevin start this conversation by remembering the life of a Cincinnati Holocaust survivor, Dr. Renate Neeman, z”l. As a young girl, she was hidden by the Dutch resistance - upstanders whom she credited with her survival. She shared her story for many years with students and others as part of our Coppel Speakers Bureau. Jackie and Kevin discussed a recent Wall Street Journal article, “Holocaust Museums at a crossroads” and the challenges facing organizations like the Nancy &...

    1h 10m
  3. Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Dan Tomasulo

    AUG 5

    Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Dan Tomasulo

    If you’re in need of a healthy dose of hope, this episode is for you. Even if you don’t feel hopeful, we’re going to introduce you to an expert who can help you grow the character strength of hope that lies within all of us. “What emerged was a new science of hope. And that really got me excited, because instead of it being something that you either had, or didn't have, or it came to you, there were clearly ways that you could manifest it (if you use that language) or cultivate it.” – D...

    35 min
  4. Episode 3 The American Ideal featuring Al Miller and Eric K. Ward

    JUL 26

    Episode 3 The American Ideal featuring Al Miller and Eric K. Ward

    What is the American ideal? In this episode of the Upstander Ripple Effect, we dive into some of the characteristics that are often thought of when we talk about being an American – belonging and welcoming and also uniqueness and differences of perspective. “The reality is that history doesn’t repeat itself. It echoes.” - Jackie Congedo To best think through our current times, we rely on our understanding of history and our character strengths. We recall the lesso...

    1h 11m
  5. The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Roger Bretherton

    JUL 11

    The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Roger Bretherton

    Standing Up Strong with Dr. Roger BrethertonA special series of the Upstander Ripple Effect podcast “Sometimes there's a critique of sort of positive psychology that says, this is very individualistic, it's just about making people feel better. And I would stand with you guys really in the sense of saying, ‘No, I actually think this is an issue that is for society. It's for a culture, it's much wider.’” -Dr. Roger Bretherton on how the intentional use of character strengths ripples ...

    33 min
  6. Episode 2 "Turning Points: Moments of Upstanding" featuring Werner Coppel and Debra Messing

    JUN 27

    Episode 2 "Turning Points: Moments of Upstanding" featuring Werner Coppel and Debra Messing

    It’s time to celebrate the remarkable impact of upstanders. From commemorating Juneteenth to addressing the aftermath of an antisemitism controversy at Pride this year, local upstanders are making a pivotal difference. Hosts Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge take you into the archives at the Holocaust & Humanity Center, unveiling artifacts from a notable upstander in Cincinnati's Holocaust survivor community whose moment of upstanding started a movement. We're also thrilled to have Debra ...

    1h 26m
  7. The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Jake Campbell

    JUN 13

    The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Jake Campbell

    Character strengths are a set of 24 traits that are present in everyone, no matter their age, race, culture, or beliefs. Sharing the science of these strengths is what Standing Up Strong is all about. Jake is the Senior Manager of Professional Development Trainings & Upstander Education at the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center. He works with groups from school age through adulthood, to help them understand the framework of character strengths in partnership with...

    20 min
  8. Episode 1 featuring Elisha Wiesel and Sister Nancy Linenkugel

    MAY 24

    Episode 1 featuring Elisha Wiesel and Sister Nancy Linenkugel

    One act by one person in one moment can have lasting effects, and when we use our character strengths, there’s no limit to the kind of positive ripples we can start! That's the Upstander Ripple Effect. Hosts Jackie Congedo and Kevin Aldridge bring you the first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Included in this episode, hear the story of Sister Nancy Linenkugel, a Catholic nun who forged a friendship with Otto Frank,...

    1h 14m
  9. The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Neal Mayerson Part 2

    APR 30

    The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Neal Mayerson Part 2

    We pick up the second part of our conversation with Neal, one of the founding researchers in the field of positive psychology. Neal helped us lay the groundwork to understand the science of character strengths, and how they are key to unlock our potential to be upstanders. Our top character strengths represent what we value most in the world, what is most essential about us, Neal explains. When we are faced with difficulty, our strengths can shine through, if we look for them. Noticing t...

    29 min
  10. The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Neal Mayerson Part 1

    APR 30

    The Upstander Ripple Effect: Standing Up Strong with Neal Mayerson Part 1

    Character strengths are the key to unlocking your potential to do good that you may never have heard of before. We sat down with one of the founding fathers of the field of positive psychology, Dr. Neal Mayerson to break down the science, and how it’s changing lives around the world.Nearly 25 years ago, Neal and a select few colleagues practicing in the field of psychology were using all the available tools of the time to help their patients be free from the effects of mental health struggles...

    22 min
  11. SNEAK PEEK: The Upstander Ripple Effect

    JAN 30

    SNEAK PEEK: The Upstander Ripple Effect

    WHAT YOU DO IN THIS MOMENT MATTERS.The world needs more upstanders — people who stand up for themselves and others in the face of injustice — bending the arc of humanity toward its better nature. The first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center features inspiring untold stories of courage and resilience from those who survived the Holocaust, curated exclusively from our archives. We’ll introduce you to people activating their character strengths to stand up fo...

    1 min

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The Upstander Ripple Effect is a podcast featuring stories of how one act of standing up for justice can have an infinite impact. It’s where stories of courage and resilience during the Holocaust—one of the darkest chapters in human history— come alive to inspire a new generation of upstanders today. Come for a dose of motivation to activate your own unique character strengths to become an upstander right now, and stay for a fresh look at today’s headlines that will leave you feeling hopeful and empowered to start your own ripples of positive change.   The Upstander Ripple Effect – the first podcast from the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center.

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    The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    11
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