Tiny Reminders Mary Ward Lupinacci

In this episode, Noah shares with us his experiences of growing up and coming out as transgender in childhood. In such a thoughtful and caring way, Noah is able to tell his story while also talking us through the complexities of gender identity, development, and experiences with family and school. This is part 1 of our 2-part interview with Noah.

In this episode we meet Ava, a 15 year-old girl from St. Louis who brings us into her process of finding her voice in the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for racial justice as a biracial teenager. Ava gives us insight into some of the complicated spaces she navigates--her experiences of racial division in school, how representation has impacted her identity development, her complex family and friend dynamics, and her journey of finding her voice in youth activism. 

Resources:

"Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other Conversations About Race" by Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD

"We Want To Do More Then Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom" by Bettina Love

"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Annie Segarra: youtube.com/theannieelainey 

Contact and follow us on IG @marywardlupinacci or email tinyreminderspodcast@gmail.com

Music by Mark Ward www.markwardmusic.com 

In this episode we meet Amariae, a 16 year-old girl with a clear message about racial justice in the U.S. We discuss a range of topics related to the Black Lives Matter Movement including education, youth activism, social media, police violence, protests, communication during conflict, practicing empathy and compassion, and our shared love of true crime.
BLM Resources: 
www.blacklivesmatteratschool.com
www.m4bl.org
www.teachingtolerance.org
Book: Teaching for Black Lives Edited by Ryan Watson, Jesse Hagopian, and Wayne Au
For additional discussion and resources follow us on IG @marywardlupinacci or @tinyreminderspodcast
Original Music by Mark Ward www.markwardmusic.com  

In this episode, Mary introduces a practice she's calling "Onward!" for moving through difficult times with care and attention.  This is a strategy, rooted in mindfulness practices, that all of us might be able to anchor into when we start to feel overwhelmed or stuck. We also discuss ways kids are feeling the impact of COVID-19, the experiences of college students during this time of chaos, and we hear from a listener who has some words of wisdom about staying home and staying safe. This is a great episode for anyone who needs to take a moment to pause and re-connect. 
Writer & Host: Mary Ward Lupinacci, PhD (www.marywardlupinacciphd.com)
Production& Sound: Johnny Lupinacci
Music: Mark Ward  (www.markwardmusic.com) 

In this episode, our storyteller tells us about some very complicated (and possibly very relatable) experiences with school. May is a 14 year-old girl who has tried almost every kind of school setting, has even moved across the country, and no matter how many times she tries to re-start she just can't seem to find the right fit. But what she finds along the way are some really important lessons in confidence and identity that might just be the reminder many of us need. 

This week we join Addy as she reflects on her time as a 5 year-old with anxiety and panic disorder. Her story is serious, but her voice is filled with so much joy and tenacity, This is a story of resilience in action that might just be the reminder that many of us need.