5 episodes
WE Talk Nita June Davanzo
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- Education
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4.5 • 8 Ratings
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WE Talk is a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf Education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and hosted by Nita June.
ABOUT THE HOST
Nita June is a Waldorf School graduate, attending SMWS from K-12.
After studying Theater and English at Barnard College, Nita worked as actor, director, violinist, and teacher in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder and Santa Barbara. She holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University and is the Creative Director and Founder of DogStar Theater Company. When not directing, Nita works with both young adults and adults as a counselor and life coach. As host of WE Talk, Nita brings her skills and experience with performance together with her passion for supporting others to find their purpose in the world.
Introduction music for all episodes was created by SoundDotCom.com.
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Jordan Cherin: On Philosophy, Running and Computer Systems
On this episode:
- Competing in track and field at a Division I school
- Balancing majors - philosophy and Computer Information Systems
- Advice to a young athlete -
Azuraye Wycoff: Promoting Sustainability in the Soil and the Soul
On this episode:
- The art of navigating change
- Cultivating sustainability in community relationships
- How to apply learned skills in various capacities and jobs
- Community-minded visioning for a better shared future -
Alena Schiappacasse: Capturing Truth Through the Lens
On this episode:
- Traveling the world as a documentary producer
- The gifts of a Waldorf education in filmmaking, communication, and relationship
- Finding purpose and beauty in the everyday
- Following one's interests to find one's passion -
Maitreya Rose: Engineering for the Health of our Planet
One this episode:
- Explorations of life as a Zoom student at Boston University
- Reflections on past inspirations leading to present-day endeavors
- Inspired plans and visions for a sustainable future
- From Waldorf student to creative engineer
- Engineering with a deeper purpose -
Dr Adam Blanning: Anthroposophic Medicine: Healing for the Body, Mind and Spirit
On this episode:
- A practitioner's definition of Anthroposophic Medicine
- Healing work for the "whole human"
- Working with children holistically
- The evolution of anthroposophic teaching and training
- Ways to support one’s self and family holistically COVID