https://simplecast.com Curiously with Ericka Graham I’m Ericka Graham, and I am so honored to be your host for this podcast. Nearly a decade ago, I graduated from Rice University, while focusing my masters research on sexuality in the Bible. More recently, I graduated from seminary and completed my thesis on soul-body integration (and embodiment). Although graduate school is over for me (at least for the time being), I still have an insatiable desire to continue learning from the wisdom and lived experiences of others. I also believe that I am never alone in my need and desire for connection, through authentic conversation. So here I am, pursuing my own curiosity, incase you are longing to do the same. My hope is that together, we can learn to take this life a tad more “curiously,” while having conversations at the intersections of faith, religion, science, mental health . . . and so much more! Thanks for being here! en Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:00:12 +0000 https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com Curiously with Ericka Graham https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/774ea175-b7c2-45e7-a838-a3a8afbe0f28/2e739843-0c23-41b6-a3ef-e0fd38b8efe5/3000x3000/curiouslyyyyyyyyy.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com episodic I’m Ericka Graham, and I am so honored to be your host for this podcast. Nearly a decade ago, I graduated from Rice University, while focusing my masters research on sexuality in the Bible. More recently, I graduated from seminary and completed my thesis on soul-body integration (and embodiment). Although graduate school is over for me (at least for the time being), I still have an insatiable desire to continue learning from the wisdom and lived experiences of others. I also believe that I am never alone in my need and desire for connection, through authentic conversation. So here I am, pursuing my own curiosity, incase you are longing to do the same. My hope is that together, we can learn to take this life a tad more “curiously,” while having conversations at the intersections of faith, religion, science, mental health . . . and so much more! Thanks for being here! Ericka Graham false https://feeds.simplecast.com/IdlQW_pJ Ericka Graham chooper1516@gmail.com 3fca9f79-24c0-4d68-81b8-2a1294e380f6 Live Like You Are Dying with Nish Weiseth Links:

 

https://nishweiseth.substack.com/about

Speak: How Your Story Can Change the World

 

Favorite Books: 

The Year of Magical Thinking

All the Light We Cannot See

How to Stay Married

]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/live-like-you-are-dying-with-nish-weiseth-q9g2PXPm Links:

 

https://nishweiseth.substack.com/about

Speak: How Your Story Can Change the World

 

Favorite Books: 

The Year of Magical Thinking

All the Light We Cannot See

How to Stay Married

]]> Live Like You Are Dying with Nish Weiseth Ericka Graham 00:49:54 In this episode of Curiously, Ericka talks with hospice chaplain and author Nish Seth about what it’s like to walk with people at the end of their life, and how the constant proximity to death clarifies what matters most: love, presence, and relationships. Nish shares her path into hospice work, her faith, honesty, and explains how her unique perspective is showing up in her parenting to her own two teenagers. In this episode of Curiously, Ericka talks with hospice chaplain and author Nish Seth about what it’s like to walk with people at the end of their life, and how the constant proximity to death clarifies what matters most: love, presence, and relationships. Nish shares her path into hospice work, her faith, honesty, and explains how her unique perspective is showing up in her parenting to her own two teenagers. false full 1 3 9d753e77-34a1-423d-97d6-400567df27ed Reimagining Church: A Talk with Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers In this episode, Ericka Graham engages in an inspiring discussion with Rev. Canon Dr. Canon Stephanie Spellers about her transformative journey to becoming an Episcopal priest and the evolving dynamics of church communities. They address the urgent need to reimagine traditional denominations, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and spiritual depth. Insights from Spellers' book 'Church Tomorrow?’ illuminate the path forward, advocating for innovative church leadership and the inclusion of non-traditional spiritual practices. Together, they passionately explore how curiosity and genuine engagement can reignite the heart and soul of faith communities, ensuring a vibrant future for the church.

And join Ericka and Stephanie next month at Pastors, Priest and Guides, an upcoming one-day retreat in Houston on February 9th!

 

 Show Notes

 

Pastors Priests & Guides Houston Retreat:  https://pastorspriestsandguides.com/schedule-info-houston

Church Tomorrow? Book:    https://stephaniespellers.com/church-tomorrow

More about Stephanie Spellers:  https://stephaniespellers.com

 

Hopi Elders Message:   https://bemagazine.org/hopi-elders-prayer.
Church Goin' Mule:   https://www.churchgoinmule.com.


 

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Stephanie Spellers, Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/reimagining-church-a-talk-with-canon-stephanie-spellers-6j7jbIWZ In this episode, Ericka Graham engages in an inspiring discussion with Rev. Canon Dr. Canon Stephanie Spellers about her transformative journey to becoming an Episcopal priest and the evolving dynamics of church communities. They address the urgent need to reimagine traditional denominations, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and spiritual depth. Insights from Spellers' book 'Church Tomorrow?’ illuminate the path forward, advocating for innovative church leadership and the inclusion of non-traditional spiritual practices. Together, they passionately explore how curiosity and genuine engagement can reignite the heart and soul of faith communities, ensuring a vibrant future for the church.

And join Ericka and Stephanie next month at Pastors, Priest and Guides, an upcoming one-day retreat in Houston on February 9th!

 

 Show Notes

 

Pastors Priests & Guides Houston Retreat:  https://pastorspriestsandguides.com/schedule-info-houston

Church Tomorrow? Book:    https://stephaniespellers.com/church-tomorrow

More about Stephanie Spellers:  https://stephaniespellers.com

 

Hopi Elders Message:   https://bemagazine.org/hopi-elders-prayer.
Church Goin' Mule:   https://www.churchgoinmule.com.


 

]]> Reimagining Church: A Talk with Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers Stephanie Spellers, Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham 00:41:01 In this episode, Ericka Graham engages in an inspiring discussion with Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers about her transformative journey to becoming an Episcopal priest and the evolving dynamics of church communities. They address the urgent need to reimagine traditional denominations, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and spiritual depth. Insights from Spellers' book 'Church Tomorrow?’ illuminate the path forward, advocating for innovative church leadership and the inclusion of non-traditional spiritual practices. Together, they passionately explore how curiosity and genuine engagement can reignite the heart and soul of faith communities, ensuring a vibrant future for the church. And join Ericka and Stephanie next month at Pastors, Priest and Guides, an upcoming one-day retreat in Houston on February 9th! In this episode, Ericka Graham engages in an inspiring discussion with Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers about her transformative journey to becoming an Episcopal priest and the evolving dynamics of church communities. They address the urgent need to reimagine traditional denominations, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and spiritual depth. Insights from Spellers' book 'Church Tomorrow?’ illuminate the path forward, advocating for innovative church leadership and the inclusion of non-traditional spiritual practices. Together, they passionately explore how curiosity and genuine engagement can reignite the heart and soul of faith communities, ensuring a vibrant future for the church. And join Ericka and Stephanie next month at Pastors, Priest and Guides, an upcoming one-day retreat in Houston on February 9th! future, mysticism, faith, hope, change, deconstruction, spirituality false full 23 2 8dc897b2-e215-4dcd-9475-cbd38e48e525 In the Low with Scott Erickson In this episode, Ericka welcomes Scott Erickson, an artist and author, to discuss his new book 'In the Low' and his unique approach to creating meaningful art. Scott shares his journey of blending spirituality with visual storytelling, his experiences with depression, and the importance of honesty in art. They also explore how friendships and community play crucial roles in overcoming life's challenges. Scott provides insights into his inspirations, faith evolution, and the creative process behind his multifaceted work.

 

website: https://www.scottericksonart.com/

book: 'In the Low'

instagram : https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Scott Erickson, Dani Hooper) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/in-the-low-with-scott-erickson-cPAw_mMb In this episode, Ericka welcomes Scott Erickson, an artist and author, to discuss his new book 'In the Low' and his unique approach to creating meaningful art. Scott shares his journey of blending spirituality with visual storytelling, his experiences with depression, and the importance of honesty in art. They also explore how friendships and community play crucial roles in overcoming life's challenges. Scott provides insights into his inspirations, faith evolution, and the creative process behind his multifaceted work.

 

website: https://www.scottericksonart.com/

book: 'In the Low'

instagram : https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/

]]> In the Low with Scott Erickson Ericka Graham, Scott Erickson, Dani Hooper 00:45:41 In this episode, Ericka welcomes Scott Erickson, an artist and author, to discuss his new book 'In the Low' and his unique approach to creating meaningful art. Scott shares his journey of blending spirituality with visual storytelling, his experiences with depression, and the importance of honesty in art. They also explore how friendships and community play crucial roles in overcoming life's challenges. Scott provides insights into his inspirations, faith evolution, and the creative process behind his multifaceted work. In this episode, Ericka welcomes Scott Erickson, an artist and author, to discuss his new book 'In the Low' and his unique approach to creating meaningful art. Scott shares his journey of blending spirituality with visual storytelling, his experiences with depression, and the importance of honesty in art. They also explore how friendships and community play crucial roles in overcoming life's challenges. Scott provides insights into his inspirations, faith evolution, and the creative process behind his multifaceted work. sprituality, painting, honesty, ai, faith, community, depression, poetry false full 22 2 c21577b5-721e-41c8-8234-486b59388d49 The Making of Curiously with Dani Hooper In this episode, Ericka sat down with the Creative Director and Producer of this Podcast, Dani Hooper, to discuss what it was like to create a podcast together.


 

More about Dani Hooper:

Dani is an artist of many kinds.
She finds beauty wherever she goes, creates spaces she loves, finds presence in yoga, captures the world through her lens, writes music from the heart, loves deeply, and somehow also finds time to bring this podcast to life with care and creativity. She’s thoughtful, creative, and always chasing what’s honest and beautiful. We love Dani!!  


 

LINKS:

 

Dani Hooper on Spotfiy:  https://tr.ee/oPJ118haw4

 

Dani's Website: https://www.danidesign.me/

 

Follow Dani on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dani_hooper_/


Listen to her latest song, TIES: https://open.spotify.com/track/1jtd44R6vOGeyD4K4PlZTU?si=CEduxIjrRseXHEbFapMdHw


 

]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/the-making-of-curiously-with-dani-hooper-TDktnPLh In this episode, Ericka sat down with the Creative Director and Producer of this Podcast, Dani Hooper, to discuss what it was like to create a podcast together.


 

More about Dani Hooper:

Dani is an artist of many kinds.
She finds beauty wherever she goes, creates spaces she loves, finds presence in yoga, captures the world through her lens, writes music from the heart, loves deeply, and somehow also finds time to bring this podcast to life with care and creativity. She’s thoughtful, creative, and always chasing what’s honest and beautiful. We love Dani!!  


 

LINKS:

 

Dani Hooper on Spotfiy:  https://tr.ee/oPJ118haw4

 

Dani's Website: https://www.danidesign.me/

 

Follow Dani on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dani_hooper_/


Listen to her latest song, TIES: https://open.spotify.com/track/1jtd44R6vOGeyD4K4PlZTU?si=CEduxIjrRseXHEbFapMdHw


 

]]> The Making of Curiously with Dani Hooper Ericka Graham 00:36:30 In this episode, Ericka sat down with the Creative Director and Producer of this podcast, Dani Hooper, to discuss what it was like to create a podcast together. In this episode, Ericka sat down with the Creative Director and Producer of this podcast, Dani Hooper, to discuss what it was like to create a podcast together. podcasting, collaboration, trust, friendship, team, vulnerability, podcast, creative, coworking false full 21 2 f84b9b90-5f93-4461-9f31-69b6cfc4aea4 Erased with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs In this episode, Ericka sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, to discuss the potent influence of mothers, the voices erased from history, and how to reclaim a more honest narrative moving forward.

 

More about Anna Malaika Tubbs:

Anna Malaika Tubbs is a 2X New York Times Bestselling storyteller who grew up in Dubai, Mexico, Sweden, Estonia, Azerbaijan, as well as the United States. Influenced by her exposure to all kinds of cultures and beliefs, Anna is inspired to bring people together through the celebration of difference. Motivated by her mother’s work advocating for women’s and children’s rights around the world, Anna uses an intersectional lens to advocate for women of color and educate others in all of her projects. Anna holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge in addition to a Bachelors in Medical Anthropology from Stanford University. She takes from her academic background and produces content that is easy for others to connect with and understand. Her focus is on addressing gender and race issues in the U.S., especially the pervasive erasure of Black women.

Anna has published articles on topics ranging from celebrating motherhood to addressing the forced sterilization of Black women as well as the importance of feminism, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Her writing has been featured in TIME Magazine, New York Magazine, CNN, Motherly, the Huffington Post, For Harriet, The Guardian, Darling Magazine, and Blavity. 

Her first book, titled The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation, was published by Flatiron Books in February of 2021. A New York Times’ Bestseller, a New York Times Editors Choice, and an Amazon Editor’s choice, the book has achieved critical acclaim and has been featured in Oprah Daily, People Magazine, USA Today, The Skimm, Fortune Magazine, MSNBC, CBS, C-Span, NPR, Forbes, The 19th News, GMA.com, Yahoo News, The Washington Post, Southern Living Magazine, and more.

Her new book released in May of 2025, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us became an instant New York Times Bestselling book as well

Anna is a highly sought-after speaker who travels across the world on her mission to engage more audiences in conversations about race and gender. Her TED Talk “How Moms Shape the World” has amassed 2 million views.

Anna recently signed a major two-book deal for her next two non-fictions, she is working on a novel as well as a children’s book series, and she’s developing scripted and unscripted screen projects.

 


 

LINKS:

 

Website for Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs:

https://annamalaikatubbs.com


 

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/annamalaikatubbs/?hl=en


 

Buy Her Books: 

 https://annamalaikatubbs.com/bookshelf/


 

Ted Talks:

 https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_malaika_tubbs_how_moms_shape_the_world?language=en

https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_malaika_tubbs_the_critical_role_of_black_mothers_and_how_to_support_all_moms?language=en

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Anna Malaika Tubbs, Ericka Graham) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/erased-with-dr-anna-malaika-tubbs-DlioVnL0 In this episode, Ericka sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, to discuss the potent influence of mothers, the voices erased from history, and how to reclaim a more honest narrative moving forward.

 

More about Anna Malaika Tubbs:

Anna Malaika Tubbs is a 2X New York Times Bestselling storyteller who grew up in Dubai, Mexico, Sweden, Estonia, Azerbaijan, as well as the United States. Influenced by her exposure to all kinds of cultures and beliefs, Anna is inspired to bring people together through the celebration of difference. Motivated by her mother’s work advocating for women’s and children’s rights around the world, Anna uses an intersectional lens to advocate for women of color and educate others in all of her projects. Anna holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and a Masters in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge in addition to a Bachelors in Medical Anthropology from Stanford University. She takes from her academic background and produces content that is easy for others to connect with and understand. Her focus is on addressing gender and race issues in the U.S., especially the pervasive erasure of Black women.

Anna has published articles on topics ranging from celebrating motherhood to addressing the forced sterilization of Black women as well as the importance of feminism, intersectionality, and inclusivity. Her writing has been featured in TIME Magazine, New York Magazine, CNN, Motherly, the Huffington Post, For Harriet, The Guardian, Darling Magazine, and Blavity. 

Her first book, titled The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr, Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation, was published by Flatiron Books in February of 2021. A New York Times’ Bestseller, a New York Times Editors Choice, and an Amazon Editor’s choice, the book has achieved critical acclaim and has been featured in Oprah Daily, People Magazine, USA Today, The Skimm, Fortune Magazine, MSNBC, CBS, C-Span, NPR, Forbes, The 19th News, GMA.com, Yahoo News, The Washington Post, Southern Living Magazine, and more.

Her new book released in May of 2025, Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us became an instant New York Times Bestselling book as well

Anna is a highly sought-after speaker who travels across the world on her mission to engage more audiences in conversations about race and gender. Her TED Talk “How Moms Shape the World” has amassed 2 million views.

Anna recently signed a major two-book deal for her next two non-fictions, she is working on a novel as well as a children’s book series, and she’s developing scripted and unscripted screen projects.

 


 

LINKS:

 

Website for Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs:

https://annamalaikatubbs.com


 

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/annamalaikatubbs/?hl=en


 

Buy Her Books: 

 https://annamalaikatubbs.com/bookshelf/


 

Ted Talks:

 https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_malaika_tubbs_how_moms_shape_the_world?language=en

https://www.ted.com/talks/anna_malaika_tubbs_the_critical_role_of_black_mothers_and_how_to_support_all_moms?language=en

]]> Erased with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs Anna Malaika Tubbs, Ericka Graham 00:37:29 In this episode, Ericka sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, to discuss the potent influence of mothers, the voices erased from history, and how to reclaim a more honest narrative moving forward. In this episode, Ericka sat down with New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs, to discuss the potent influence of mothers, the voices erased from history, and how to reclaim a more honest narrative moving forward. activism, parenting, history, patriarchy, mothering, erasure, lens, mother, feminism, truth false full 20 2 bc027cc7-9438-47dc-8790-77a910a6e5bf From Control to Curiosity— Our Ongoing Journey with Katie Crokus In this episode, Ericka sits down with Katie Crokus to discuss the awkwardness of change, the freedom found from leaving restriction and choosing abundance, and how regaining a menstruation was a sign of health.

 

More about Katie Crokus:

Katie is a mom to three, animal-obsessed, kitchen-dwelling, over-sharing, recipe-developing storyteller. She is committed to nurturing people with delicious food and stories that intersect celebration, healthy living and healing.

 

LINKS:

Website for Katie Crokus:  https://www.empowernutritioncoach.com

Substack for Katie Crokus: https://substack.com/@katiecrokus

IG: https://www.instagram.com/katiecrokus/

 

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Grahm, Katie Crokus) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/from-control-to-curiosity-our-ongoing-journey-with-katie-crokus-WK_B1UxD In this episode, Ericka sits down with Katie Crokus to discuss the awkwardness of change, the freedom found from leaving restriction and choosing abundance, and how regaining a menstruation was a sign of health.

 

More about Katie Crokus:

Katie is a mom to three, animal-obsessed, kitchen-dwelling, over-sharing, recipe-developing storyteller. She is committed to nurturing people with delicious food and stories that intersect celebration, healthy living and healing.

 

LINKS:

Website for Katie Crokus:  https://www.empowernutritioncoach.com

Substack for Katie Crokus: https://substack.com/@katiecrokus

IG: https://www.instagram.com/katiecrokus/

 

]]> From Control to Curiosity— Our Ongoing Journey with Katie Crokus Ericka Grahm, Katie Crokus 00:35:04 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Katie Crokus to discuss the awkwardness of change, the freedom found from leaving restriction and choosing abundance, and how regaining a menstruation was a sign of health. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Katie Crokus to discuss the awkwardness of change, the freedom found from leaving restriction and choosing abundance, and how regaining a menstruation was a sign of health. openness, curiousity, body image, control, health, eating disorders, recovery, diet false full 19 2 f364c336-ace6-44a3-a77f-89512ae4ca13 How To Find True Love With Francesca Hogi In this episode, Ericka sits down with Francesca Hogi to talk about finding true love, dating apps, flirting, modern love, and more. This is a conversation for singles looking for love, and also for partnered couples looking to create deeper intimacy.


 

More about Francesca Hogi

Francesca Hogi helps people find true love inside and out. A former corporate lawyer turned matchmaker turned love coach, Francesca is an author, TED speaker, and host of the relationship podcast Dear Franny. She’s been featured in media outlets such as The Today Show, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar and Forbes. She is the founder of The True Love Society, a community for those seeking deeper self and romantic love. Her first book, How to Find True Love: Unlock Your Romantic Flow and Create Lasting Relationships, was recently released and is available wherever you get your books and audiobooks.


 

LINKS:

Learn more: https://francescahogi.com/

Buy the book: https://linktr.ee/howtofindtruelove

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dearfranny/

Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/francesca_hogi_true_love_and_the_myth_of_happily_ever_after

Francesca’s Mom (who has never posted on IG) https://www.instagram.com/joycehogi

TV ON THE RADIO: https://tvontheradio.com/

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Francesca Hogi) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-find-true-love-with-francesca-hogi-A8cR5tDn In this episode, Ericka sits down with Francesca Hogi to talk about finding true love, dating apps, flirting, modern love, and more. This is a conversation for singles looking for love, and also for partnered couples looking to create deeper intimacy.


 

More about Francesca Hogi

Francesca Hogi helps people find true love inside and out. A former corporate lawyer turned matchmaker turned love coach, Francesca is an author, TED speaker, and host of the relationship podcast Dear Franny. She’s been featured in media outlets such as The Today Show, Marie Claire, The New York Times, Harper's Bazaar and Forbes. She is the founder of The True Love Society, a community for those seeking deeper self and romantic love. Her first book, How to Find True Love: Unlock Your Romantic Flow and Create Lasting Relationships, was recently released and is available wherever you get your books and audiobooks.


 

LINKS:

Learn more: https://francescahogi.com/

Buy the book: https://linktr.ee/howtofindtruelove

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dearfranny/

Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/francesca_hogi_true_love_and_the_myth_of_happily_ever_after

Francesca’s Mom (who has never posted on IG) https://www.instagram.com/joycehogi

TV ON THE RADIO: https://tvontheradio.com/

]]> How To Find True Love With Francesca Hogi Ericka Graham, Francesca Hogi 00:39:23 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Francesca Hogi to talk about finding true love, dating apps, flirting, modern love, and more. This is a conversation for singles looking for love, and also for partnered couples looking to create deeper intimacy. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Francesca Hogi to talk about finding true love, dating apps, flirting, modern love, and more. This is a conversation for singles looking for love, and also for partnered couples looking to create deeper intimacy. dating, match, love, self love, intuition false full 18 2 b94c25ac-ae57-41c0-b3f8-0cffb415e5b9 Integrating Faith and Mental Health with Rev. Katie O’Dunne In this episode, Ericka sits down with Rev. Katie O’Dunne to talk about how OCD treatment is also a spiritual practice for both her and her clients. Although this conversation is centered around those with OCD, the theme of surrendering to uncertainty and choosing faith is really a spiritual practice that all people can benefit from.


 

More about Katie O’Dunne:

Rev. Dr. Katie O'Dunne founded and leads an inclusive virtual community for those navigating faith and OCD called Stick with the Ick. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, she spent 7 years as the Academy Chaplain and Chair of Religious Studies at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, simultaneously consulting on interfaith programming nationwide. Drawing on this experience, Katie educates clinicians and clergy, promoting culturally responsive treatment across religious/spiritual traditions. She leads the IOCDF Faith & OCD Action Council, consults on Religion & OCD with OCDI Texas, and received Vanderbilt’s Doctor of Ministry Award for Distinction in Integrative Care Practices.
 

 

Katie O’Dunne’s Website: https://www.revkatieodunne.com

 

Stick with the Ick App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stick-with-the-ick/id6478934982
 

Katie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/revkrunsbeyondocd/

]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/integrating-faith-and-mental-health-with-rev-katie-odunne-19KX10Jj In this episode, Ericka sits down with Rev. Katie O’Dunne to talk about how OCD treatment is also a spiritual practice for both her and her clients. Although this conversation is centered around those with OCD, the theme of surrendering to uncertainty and choosing faith is really a spiritual practice that all people can benefit from.


 

More about Katie O’Dunne:

Rev. Dr. Katie O'Dunne founded and leads an inclusive virtual community for those navigating faith and OCD called Stick with the Ick. An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, she spent 7 years as the Academy Chaplain and Chair of Religious Studies at Woodward Academy in Atlanta, simultaneously consulting on interfaith programming nationwide. Drawing on this experience, Katie educates clinicians and clergy, promoting culturally responsive treatment across religious/spiritual traditions. She leads the IOCDF Faith & OCD Action Council, consults on Religion & OCD with OCDI Texas, and received Vanderbilt’s Doctor of Ministry Award for Distinction in Integrative Care Practices.
 

 

Katie O’Dunne’s Website: https://www.revkatieodunne.com

 

Stick with the Ick App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stick-with-the-ick/id6478934982
 

Katie’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/revkrunsbeyondocd/

]]> Integrating Faith and Mental Health with Rev. Katie O’Dunne Ericka Graham 00:29:17 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Rev. Katie O’Dunne to talk about how OCD treatment is also a spiritual practice for both her and her clients. Although this conversation is centered around those with OCD, the theme of surrendering to uncertainty and choosing faith is really a spiritual practice that all people can benefit from. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Rev. Katie O’Dunne to talk about how OCD treatment is also a spiritual practice for both her and her clients. Although this conversation is centered around those with OCD, the theme of surrendering to uncertainty and choosing faith is really a spiritual practice that all people can benefit from. mental health, spiritual practice, ocd, health, faith, recovery, integrating false full 17 2 cfabe139-74c1-406b-be6a-3d70b1134d23 Life and Death with Sean Palmer In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Sean Palmer about his life, being a dad, and what it means to live with death in mind.


 

More about Sean Palmer:

Previously profiled in Christian Standard Magazine as one of “40 Leaders Under 40,” and with 24-years of ministry experience, Sean is a sought-after national keynote speaker, teacher, writer, and workshop facilitator. His writing has been featured on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed at Christianity Today, Sojourners, FOXNews.com, The Lookout Magazine and Christian Standard Magazine. 

Sean is also a featured writer and board member for Missio Alliance, a contributing writer to The Voice Bible, and author of Unarmed Empire: In Search of Beloved Community, which has been called “the best book about the church,” which reached #1 in Christian Discipleship on Amazon. Be sure to check out his other books (like Forty Days on Being A Three) on his website, linked below.

Sean is a frequent guest on a range of podcasts and has been featured on National Public Radio. Sean is also a speaking and preaching coach, helping speakers conquer self-doubt, lack of clarity, and listener boredom through the craft of storytelling.

Sean studied Youth and Family Ministry at Abilene Christian University and Homiletics at the Austin Presbyterian Seminary, The Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University, and Fuller Seminary. 

Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and live in Houston, TX. They also have two incredible adult daughters.

 

 

Website:       https://www.seanisaacpalmer.com

Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/sean.palmer1

Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/seanisaacpalmer/
Books:          https://www.seanisaacpalmer.com

 

Subscribe to Sean’s Substack: https://seanpalmer.substack.com

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Sean Palmer) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/life-and-death-with-sean-palmer-hhZ_CIaP In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Sean Palmer about his life, being a dad, and what it means to live with death in mind.


 

More about Sean Palmer:

Previously profiled in Christian Standard Magazine as one of “40 Leaders Under 40,” and with 24-years of ministry experience, Sean is a sought-after national keynote speaker, teacher, writer, and workshop facilitator. His writing has been featured on Scot McKnight’s Jesus Creed at Christianity Today, Sojourners, FOXNews.com, The Lookout Magazine and Christian Standard Magazine. 

Sean is also a featured writer and board member for Missio Alliance, a contributing writer to The Voice Bible, and author of Unarmed Empire: In Search of Beloved Community, which has been called “the best book about the church,” which reached #1 in Christian Discipleship on Amazon. Be sure to check out his other books (like Forty Days on Being A Three) on his website, linked below.

Sean is a frequent guest on a range of podcasts and has been featured on National Public Radio. Sean is also a speaking and preaching coach, helping speakers conquer self-doubt, lack of clarity, and listener boredom through the craft of storytelling.

Sean studied Youth and Family Ministry at Abilene Christian University and Homiletics at the Austin Presbyterian Seminary, The Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University, and Fuller Seminary. 

Sean and his wife, Rochelle, have been married for over 25-years and live in Houston, TX. They also have two incredible adult daughters.

 

 

Website:       https://www.seanisaacpalmer.com

Facebook:    https://www.facebook.com/sean.palmer1

Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/seanisaacpalmer/
Books:          https://www.seanisaacpalmer.com

 

Subscribe to Sean’s Substack: https://seanpalmer.substack.com

]]> Life and Death with Sean Palmer Ericka Graham, Sean Palmer 00:30:48 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Sean Palmer about his life, being a dad, and what it means to live with death in mind. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Sean Palmer about his life, being a dad, and what it means to live with death in mind. christian, life, pastor, existence, death, fatherhood, present, practice, mindfulness, existential, church false full 16 2 c707a3b7-c43d-4009-b723-b88f043a6fc0 Part 2: Motherhood with Felicia Martin, Janicca Garcia and Jenny Noonan In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children.

 

 

More about Felicia Martin:

Felicia is the President & Executive Director of the Texas Freedom Network (TFN), and Prior to TFN, Felicia served as the Regional Director of Academic Programs in Texas for The Jed Foundation (JED). Felicia also previously helped build EMERGE, a Houston-based college success nonprofit, into a nationally recognized organization. Over her 8 years with the organization, she was instrumental in launching and leading EMERGE’s first College Success team, designing support systems for historically marginalized students attending selective colleges. Her work helped EMERGE earn the 2022 NACAC Inclusion, Access, and Student Success Award. She is a 2023 Latinos for Education Board Fellow, and is currently a Board Member for Connect Community. Felicia holds a B.A. in Sociology from Rice University and a master’s degree in Organizational Development from St. Edward’s University.

 

Find Felicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciamartin/

Learn more about Texas Freedom Network (TFN): https://tfn.org/staff/

Follow Texas Freedom Network on IG: https://www.instagram.com/txfreedomnetwork/?hl=en


 

 

More about Janicca Garcia:

Janicca Garcia is the Co-Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of External Affairs at EMERGE, a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering high-achieving students from underserved communities to attend and graduate from the nation’s top colleges and universities. A first-generation college graduate, Janicca brings a deep, personal commitment to equity and access in education. Her career spans nonprofit management, healthcare, and higher education, with a strong track record of leading strategic initiatives in branding, fundraising, and community partnerships. Outside of work, Janicca is a proud mom of three beautiful humans—who inspire her daily. She’s also a dedicated fitness enthusiast who finds strength, clarity, and joy through weightlifting and wellness. Whether she’s in the gym or spending quality time with her kids, Janicca is passionate about modeling resilience for both her family and the communities she serves.
 

Follow Janicca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrshealthyfitceo?igsh=MW02N3JmOWx5Z3RoMw

Find Janicca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiccastephens/


 

 

 

More about Jenny Noonan:

Jenny is a homeschooling mom to three amazing kids and she follows a “Charlotte Mason-inspired approach” to learning. That means her days are filled with rich literature, nature exploration, meaningful conversations, and plenty of curiosity-led discovery. Her favorite part of homeschooling is simply being with her kids—watching their eyes light up when they learn something new or master a challenge. Of course, not every moment is Pinterest-perfect. Some days she has deep debates about whether math is really necessary—but she wouldn’t trade the life she has built for anything. She believes in creating a home where learning feels alive, relationships come first, and each child is seen for who they truly are. She also is a coach and consultant for anyone looking to root deep into their values and live them daily.

 

Follow Jenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.noonan_consulting/

Find Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-noonan-952547233/

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Jenny Noonan, Janicca Garcia, Felicia Martin, Ericka Graham) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/part-2-motherhood-with-felicia-martin-janicca-garcia-and-jenny-noonan-Y2v4JKT2 In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children.

 

 

More about Felicia Martin:

Felicia is the President & Executive Director of the Texas Freedom Network (TFN), and Prior to TFN, Felicia served as the Regional Director of Academic Programs in Texas for The Jed Foundation (JED). Felicia also previously helped build EMERGE, a Houston-based college success nonprofit, into a nationally recognized organization. Over her 8 years with the organization, she was instrumental in launching and leading EMERGE’s first College Success team, designing support systems for historically marginalized students attending selective colleges. Her work helped EMERGE earn the 2022 NACAC Inclusion, Access, and Student Success Award. She is a 2023 Latinos for Education Board Fellow, and is currently a Board Member for Connect Community. Felicia holds a B.A. in Sociology from Rice University and a master’s degree in Organizational Development from St. Edward’s University.

 

Find Felicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciamartin/

Learn more about Texas Freedom Network (TFN): https://tfn.org/staff/

Follow Texas Freedom Network on IG: https://www.instagram.com/txfreedomnetwork/?hl=en


 

 

More about Janicca Garcia:

Janicca Garcia is the Co-Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of External Affairs at EMERGE, a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering high-achieving students from underserved communities to attend and graduate from the nation’s top colleges and universities. A first-generation college graduate, Janicca brings a deep, personal commitment to equity and access in education. Her career spans nonprofit management, healthcare, and higher education, with a strong track record of leading strategic initiatives in branding, fundraising, and community partnerships. Outside of work, Janicca is a proud mom of three beautiful humans—who inspire her daily. She’s also a dedicated fitness enthusiast who finds strength, clarity, and joy through weightlifting and wellness. Whether she’s in the gym or spending quality time with her kids, Janicca is passionate about modeling resilience for both her family and the communities she serves.
 

Follow Janicca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mrshealthyfitceo?igsh=MW02N3JmOWx5Z3RoMw

Find Janicca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiccastephens/


 

 

 

More about Jenny Noonan:

Jenny is a homeschooling mom to three amazing kids and she follows a “Charlotte Mason-inspired approach” to learning. That means her days are filled with rich literature, nature exploration, meaningful conversations, and plenty of curiosity-led discovery. Her favorite part of homeschooling is simply being with her kids—watching their eyes light up when they learn something new or master a challenge. Of course, not every moment is Pinterest-perfect. Some days she has deep debates about whether math is really necessary—but she wouldn’t trade the life she has built for anything. She believes in creating a home where learning feels alive, relationships come first, and each child is seen for who they truly are. She also is a coach and consultant for anyone looking to root deep into their values and live them daily.

 

Follow Jenny on IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.noonan_consulting/

Find Jenny on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-noonan-952547233/

]]> Part 2: Motherhood with Felicia Martin, Janicca Garcia and Jenny Noonan Jenny Noonan, Janicca Garcia, Felicia Martin, Ericka Graham 01:05:11 In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children. In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children. kids, love, motherhood, mother, cancer, texas, faith, sobriety, change, lgbtq, recovery false full 15 2 a9bc417e-baa1-4b0d-ac98-de2460e06509 Part 1: Motherhood with Elizabeth Enns Petters, Maryann Zaki and Trisha Cornwell In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children.

 

______________________________________

 

More about Elizabeth Enns Petters:

Elizabeth “Lizz” Enns Petters is a writer, speaker, and co-host of the Deconstructing Mamas podcast. She is dedicated to creating a supportive space for individuals navigating faith deconstruction, particularly parents striving to raise children while reexamining their spiritual beliefs. Her work focuses on fostering a sense of safety and belonging for those who feel like spiritual misfits. In addition to her podcasting endeavors, Lizz recently contributed to the book “God’s Stories As told By God’s Children,” and she also maintains a personal blog titled The Deconstructed Mama. Her writings delve into topics such as mental health, motherhood, and spirituality, often drawing from her own experiences with anxiety, OCD, and panic disorder. As the daughter of biblical scholar Peter Enns, Lizz continues the family tradition of engaging with faith through a lens of honesty and critical thought. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and two young children, where she balances her creative pursuits with the joys and challenges of parenting 

 

Links for Elizabeth:

https://www.godsstoriesbook.com

https://www.deconstructingmamas.com

https://www.elizabethpetters.com


______________________________________
 

 

More about Maryann Zaki:

Maryann Zaki is a litigation attorney in Houston, Texas. After working for three large law firms, she opened her own law practice, Zaki Law, in 2022. Maryann focuses on several areas of law representing individuals and businesses and does her best to prioritize Christian values in her law practice while raising her 3 children, Joanna, Juliette, and Jiselle.

Links for Maryann:

https://www.instagram.com/maryannbzaki/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/maryannbzaki


______________________________________
 

More about Trisha Cornwell:

Trisha Cornwell is the founder and CEO of Capacity, a consulting firm that provides fractional leadership support to nonprofits and small businesses. She is also recognized for her work as an advocate and resource for single mothers by choice. In 2021, she launched @thesolomama on Instagram to connect solo mothers around the world.  

In addition to her consulting work, Trisha authored The Solo Mama Step-By-Step Workbook, a 60-page guide designed to assist women pursuing solo motherhood through donor conception.

Links for Trisha:

https://www.instagram.com/thesolomama/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/thesolomama


 

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/part-1-motherhood-with-elizabeth-enns-petters-maryann-zaki-and-trisha-cornwell-ghGMt0Yv In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children.

 

______________________________________

 

More about Elizabeth Enns Petters:

Elizabeth “Lizz” Enns Petters is a writer, speaker, and co-host of the Deconstructing Mamas podcast. She is dedicated to creating a supportive space for individuals navigating faith deconstruction, particularly parents striving to raise children while reexamining their spiritual beliefs. Her work focuses on fostering a sense of safety and belonging for those who feel like spiritual misfits. In addition to her podcasting endeavors, Lizz recently contributed to the book “God’s Stories As told By God’s Children,” and she also maintains a personal blog titled The Deconstructed Mama. Her writings delve into topics such as mental health, motherhood, and spirituality, often drawing from her own experiences with anxiety, OCD, and panic disorder. As the daughter of biblical scholar Peter Enns, Lizz continues the family tradition of engaging with faith through a lens of honesty and critical thought. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and two young children, where she balances her creative pursuits with the joys and challenges of parenting 

 

Links for Elizabeth:

https://www.godsstoriesbook.com

https://www.deconstructingmamas.com

https://www.elizabethpetters.com


______________________________________
 

 

More about Maryann Zaki:

Maryann Zaki is a litigation attorney in Houston, Texas. After working for three large law firms, she opened her own law practice, Zaki Law, in 2022. Maryann focuses on several areas of law representing individuals and businesses and does her best to prioritize Christian values in her law practice while raising her 3 children, Joanna, Juliette, and Jiselle.

Links for Maryann:

https://www.instagram.com/maryannbzaki/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/maryannbzaki


______________________________________
 

More about Trisha Cornwell:

Trisha Cornwell is the founder and CEO of Capacity, a consulting firm that provides fractional leadership support to nonprofits and small businesses. She is also recognized for her work as an advocate and resource for single mothers by choice. In 2021, she launched @thesolomama on Instagram to connect solo mothers around the world.  

In addition to her consulting work, Trisha authored The Solo Mama Step-By-Step Workbook, a 60-page guide designed to assist women pursuing solo motherhood through donor conception.

Links for Trisha:

https://www.instagram.com/thesolomama/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/thesolomama


 

]]> Part 1: Motherhood with Elizabeth Enns Petters, Maryann Zaki and Trisha Cornwell Ericka Graham 01:15:51 In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children. In this episode, Ericka interviews three remarkable women who share their journeys through motherhood, personal hardships, and faith. They discuss the courage to make difficult decisions, and the importance of showing up for themselves and their children. mom, mental health, healing, motherhood, mother, faith, children false full 14 2 d1ac4599-9717-4c38-99bc-5f85f35e0587 Houston We Have a Housing Problem with Chris Seay In this episode of Curiously, Ericka is joined by Pastor Chris Seay to discuss the urgent issue of affordable housing in Houston. Pastor Chris, who recently testified in Austin, explains the various projects his community is undertaking to increase housing inventory through legislative support, church land use, and the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe, clean, and affordable living conditions and fostering community support. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of addressing homelessness and the need for collective action from individuals, churches, and the government.

 

More about Chris Seay:

Beyond legislative advocacy, Chris Seay is a pastor, author, and speaker—and the founding and lead pastor of Ecclesia Houston. Ecclesia has initiated programs aimed at assisting those affected by housing insecurity, reflecting a holistic approach to ministry that operates under the assumption that our faith ought to be active in the world.


 

Show Note Links:
 

Email:

chris@ecclesiahouston.org


Ecclesia Website:

https://ecclesiahouston.org

]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/houston-we-have-a-housing-problem-with-chris-seay-bD2Ql1zV In this episode of Curiously, Ericka is joined by Pastor Chris Seay to discuss the urgent issue of affordable housing in Houston. Pastor Chris, who recently testified in Austin, explains the various projects his community is undertaking to increase housing inventory through legislative support, church land use, and the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe, clean, and affordable living conditions and fostering community support. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of addressing homelessness and the need for collective action from individuals, churches, and the government.

 

More about Chris Seay:

Beyond legislative advocacy, Chris Seay is a pastor, author, and speaker—and the founding and lead pastor of Ecclesia Houston. Ecclesia has initiated programs aimed at assisting those affected by housing insecurity, reflecting a holistic approach to ministry that operates under the assumption that our faith ought to be active in the world.


 

Show Note Links:
 

Email:

chris@ecclesiahouston.org


Ecclesia Website:

https://ecclesiahouston.org

]]> Houston We Have a Housing Problem with Chris Seay Ericka Graham 00:34:58 In this episode of Curiously, Ericka is joined by Pastor Chris Seay to discuss the urgent issue of affordable housing in Houston. Pastor Chris, who recently testified in Austin, explains the various projects his community is undertaking to increase housing inventory through legislative support, church land use, and the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe, clean, and affordable living conditions and fostering community support. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of addressing homelessness and the need for collective action from individuals, churches, and the government. In this episode of Curiously, Ericka is joined by Pastor Chris Seay to discuss the urgent issue of affordable housing in Houston. Pastor Chris, who recently testified in Austin, explains the various projects his community is undertaking to increase housing inventory through legislative support, church land use, and the conversion of vacant office spaces into housing. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe, clean, and affordable living conditions and fostering community support. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of addressing homelessness and the need for collective action from individuals, churches, and the government. houston, housing, unhoused, social justice, community, action, crisis, church false full 13 2 fa517b2e-75c2-4c8e-9845-ec0301c899aa A Creative Light with Singer-Songwriter, JT Roach In this episode, Ericka sits down with her friend JT Roach to discuss his career as a singer and songwriter—and the leaps of courage that he has taken to get to where he is today. The two discuss creativity, leaving what is familiar for the unknown, and what it was like to prepare a song for One Republic and play alongside talents like Mike Shaw.


 

More about JT Roach

JT Roach is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his emotive vocals and genre-blending sound that spans from indie folk, pop, and electronic music. JT (John Thomas Roach) began his musical journey playing guitar and writing songs during his college years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After graduating, he worked as an assistant video editor at The Onion before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in music.  

In Los Angeles, Roach signed a publishing deal with BMG and built a successful career writing for artists such as Jason Derulo, Jessie Reyez, NCT Dream, French Montana, and Krewella. His breakthrough as a solo artist came in 2019 when he won NBC’s Songland, with One Republic selecting his song “Somebody to Love” to record and release.  

Roach’s solo discography includes his debut EP Witches Lake (2017) and the album Death As A Lover (2024). He has also collaborated with electronic artists like SLANDER, Said The Sky, and Don Diablo, contributing vocals to tracks such as “Potions” and “Gravity.”  

Currently based in Los Angeles, JT Roach continues to blend heartfelt storytelling with innovative production, establishing himself as a versatile and compelling voice in contemporary music. He is now signed to Prescription Songs and Dr. Luke.


 

Show Note Links:
 

Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jt-roach/417771273
 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jtroach/?hl=en

 

Somebody to Love (Live from Red Rocks):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmn7tTaNM-I

 

JT Roach on Songland:

https://m.imdb.com/video/embed/vi3467558681/

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, JT Roach) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/a-creative-light-with-singer-songwriter-jt-roach-1Oxu641E In this episode, Ericka sits down with her friend JT Roach to discuss his career as a singer and songwriter—and the leaps of courage that he has taken to get to where he is today. The two discuss creativity, leaving what is familiar for the unknown, and what it was like to prepare a song for One Republic and play alongside talents like Mike Shaw.


 

More about JT Roach

JT Roach is an American singer, songwriter, and producer known for his emotive vocals and genre-blending sound that spans from indie folk, pop, and electronic music. JT (John Thomas Roach) began his musical journey playing guitar and writing songs during his college years at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. After graduating, he worked as an assistant video editor at The Onion before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time career in music.  

In Los Angeles, Roach signed a publishing deal with BMG and built a successful career writing for artists such as Jason Derulo, Jessie Reyez, NCT Dream, French Montana, and Krewella. His breakthrough as a solo artist came in 2019 when he won NBC’s Songland, with One Republic selecting his song “Somebody to Love” to record and release.  

Roach’s solo discography includes his debut EP Witches Lake (2017) and the album Death As A Lover (2024). He has also collaborated with electronic artists like SLANDER, Said The Sky, and Don Diablo, contributing vocals to tracks such as “Potions” and “Gravity.”  

Currently based in Los Angeles, JT Roach continues to blend heartfelt storytelling with innovative production, establishing himself as a versatile and compelling voice in contemporary music. He is now signed to Prescription Songs and Dr. Luke.


 

Show Note Links:
 

Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jt-roach/417771273
 

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jtroach/?hl=en

 

Somebody to Love (Live from Red Rocks):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmn7tTaNM-I

 

JT Roach on Songland:

https://m.imdb.com/video/embed/vi3467558681/

]]> A Creative Light with Singer-Songwriter, JT Roach Ericka Graham, JT Roach 00:31:10 In this episode, Ericka sits down with her friend JT Roach to discuss his career as a singer and songwriter—and the leaps of courage that he has taken to get to where he is today. The two discuss creativity, leaving what is familiar for the unknown, and what it was like to prepare a song for One Republic and play alongside talents like Mike Shaw. In this episode, Ericka sits down with her friend JT Roach to discuss his career as a singer and songwriter—and the leaps of courage that he has taken to get to where he is today. The two discuss creativity, leaving what is familiar for the unknown, and what it was like to prepare a song for One Republic and play alongside talents like Mike Shaw. singer, songwriter, los angeles, practice false full 12 2 8dac5377-c5fa-489b-ab49-6ce076e33d4b Jonathan Merritt on Compassion, Creativity, and Coming Out In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jonathan Merritt as he talks about growing-up as the son of a Megachurch pastor while being gay. He recounts the harrowing experience of being publicly outed and how these early experiences shaped his life today. Jonathan discusses how difficult it is to trust again after trust has been broken, and he also shares how his communication and preaching styles often place him as a person struggling in his stories—not as the hero. When Jonathan creates he often has his audience in mind, and from this interview it is clear that he is someone who lives his life honestly so that others might have the courage to do the same.

 

 

More about Jonathan Merritt:

Jonathan Merritt is the author of several critically-acclaimed books, including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them, named “Book of the Year” by the Englewood Review of Books. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and a regular columnist for Religion News Service. He has published more than 3000 articles in outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast and Christianity Today.

In addition to the written word, Jonathan regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news outlets. He has been interviewed by ABC World News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, PBS, and CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Jonathan holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology and is the recipient of the Wilbur Award for excellence in journalism, and the Religion News Association’s columnist of the year award.


 

Show Note Links:
 

Books:  https://www.jonathanmerritt.com/writing

 

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/jonathan_merritt

]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Jonathan Merrit) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/jonathan-merritt-on-compassion-creativity-and-coming-out-N9_zKCPx In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jonathan Merritt as he talks about growing-up as the son of a Megachurch pastor while being gay. He recounts the harrowing experience of being publicly outed and how these early experiences shaped his life today. Jonathan discusses how difficult it is to trust again after trust has been broken, and he also shares how his communication and preaching styles often place him as a person struggling in his stories—not as the hero. When Jonathan creates he often has his audience in mind, and from this interview it is clear that he is someone who lives his life honestly so that others might have the courage to do the same.

 

 

More about Jonathan Merritt:

Jonathan Merritt is the author of several critically-acclaimed books, including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them, named “Book of the Year” by the Englewood Review of Books. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and a regular columnist for Religion News Service. He has published more than 3000 articles in outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast and Christianity Today.

In addition to the written word, Jonathan regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news outlets. He has been interviewed by ABC World News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, NPR, PBS, and CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Jonathan holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology and is the recipient of the Wilbur Award for excellence in journalism, and the Religion News Association’s columnist of the year award.


 

Show Note Links:
 

Books:  https://www.jonathanmerritt.com/writing

 

Instagram:  http://instagram.com/jonathan_merritt

]]> Jonathan Merritt on Compassion, Creativity, and Coming Out Ericka Graham, Jonathan Merrit 00:33:10 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jonathan Merritt as he talks about growing-up as the son of a Megachurch pastor while being gay. He recounts the harrowing experience of being publicly outed and how these early experiences shaped his life today. Jonathan discusses how difficult it is to trust again after trust has been broken, and he also shares how his communication and preaching styles often place him as a person struggling in his stories—not as the hero. When Jonathan creates he often has his audience in mind, and from this interview it is clear that he is someone who lives his life honestly so that others might have the courage to do the same. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jonathan Merritt as he talks about growing-up as the son of a Megachurch pastor while being gay. He recounts the harrowing experience of being publicly outed and how these early experiences shaped his life today. Jonathan discusses how difficult it is to trust again after trust has been broken, and he also shares how his communication and preaching styles often place him as a person struggling in his stories—not as the hero. When Jonathan creates he often has his audience in mind, and from this interview it is clear that he is someone who lives his life honestly so that others might have the courage to do the same. gay, authentic, faith, deconstruction, compassion, creativity, christianity, storytelling false full 11 2 84213a8d-23e1-47a1-b5f5-e7174298164d A Contemplative Faith with Tia Norman In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Tia Norman to discuss how Tia’s journey into a contemplative spirituality has transformed her life and faith—a faith that is deeply rooted in the mystical teachings of the Christian tradition. Tia believes that “in the stillness of prayer, breath, and silence, we release what is temporary and rest in what is eternal” and it becomes clear from this interview that Tia truly practices what she preaches.

 

More about Tia Norman:

Tia Norman is a teacher and guide specializing in spirituality and practices anchored in the mystical teachings of the Christian contemplative tradition. She leads workshops, retreats, and courses while serving as Pastor of Awakenings, Inc., a contemplative community based in Houston, Texas. Recognized by USA Today as a landing place for those leaving organized religion and seeking spiritual refuge, Awakenings provides a space for exploration, healing, and connection.


 

Tia has been recognized by Wesleyan Impact Partners as a Woman with an Entrepreneurial Spirit and as part of the next generation of leaders changing the face of the Christian church. She is a 2023 sendee of the Center for Action and Contemplation's Living School, deepening her study and practice of contemplative spirituality.


 

Show Note Links:


Personal Website https://tiaariane.com/

 

Schedule 1:1 Time with Tia: https://www.acontemplativespace.com/guidance

 

Learn More About Contemplative Consulting Here: https://www.acontemplativespace.com/consulting

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2btia/?igsh=MTBqeGppdXk3ejhwMA%3D%3D


 


 

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Tia Norman) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/a-contemplative-faith-with-tia-norman-7U37SwdR In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Tia Norman to discuss how Tia’s journey into a contemplative spirituality has transformed her life and faith—a faith that is deeply rooted in the mystical teachings of the Christian tradition. Tia believes that “in the stillness of prayer, breath, and silence, we release what is temporary and rest in what is eternal” and it becomes clear from this interview that Tia truly practices what she preaches.

 

More about Tia Norman:

Tia Norman is a teacher and guide specializing in spirituality and practices anchored in the mystical teachings of the Christian contemplative tradition. She leads workshops, retreats, and courses while serving as Pastor of Awakenings, Inc., a contemplative community based in Houston, Texas. Recognized by USA Today as a landing place for those leaving organized religion and seeking spiritual refuge, Awakenings provides a space for exploration, healing, and connection.


 

Tia has been recognized by Wesleyan Impact Partners as a Woman with an Entrepreneurial Spirit and as part of the next generation of leaders changing the face of the Christian church. She is a 2023 sendee of the Center for Action and Contemplation's Living School, deepening her study and practice of contemplative spirituality.


 

Show Note Links:


Personal Website https://tiaariane.com/

 

Schedule 1:1 Time with Tia: https://www.acontemplativespace.com/guidance

 

Learn More About Contemplative Consulting Here: https://www.acontemplativespace.com/consulting

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2btia/?igsh=MTBqeGppdXk3ejhwMA%3D%3D


 


 

]]> A Contemplative Faith with Tia Norman Ericka Graham, Tia Norman 00:33:58 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Tia Norman to discuss how Tia’s journey into a contemplative spirituality has transformed her life and faith—a faith that is deeply rooted in the mystical teachings of the Christian tradition. Tia believes that “in the stillness of prayer, breath, and silence, we release what is temporary and rest in what is eternal” and it becomes clear from this interview that Tia truly practices what she preaches. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Pastor Tia Norman to discuss how Tia’s journey into a contemplative spirituality has transformed her life and faith—a faith that is deeply rooted in the mystical teachings of the Christian tradition. Tia believes that “in the stillness of prayer, breath, and silence, we release what is temporary and rest in what is eternal” and it becomes clear from this interview that Tia truly practices what she preaches. faith, practice, contemplative, peace, christianity false full 10 2 a7c983a6-96bb-4563-a033-c21756668915 A Cosmic Perspective with Astrophysicist Dr. John Chisholm In this episode, host Ericka Graham and Co-Host Joshua Carney sit down with Dr. John Chisholm, an Astrophysicist and astronomy professor at UT Austin, to explore the groundbreaking discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. This episode is a wonder-inducing conversation through space, matter, time—and ultimately ourselves.


 

More about Dr. John Chisholm:

Dr. John Chisholm was born and raised in Madison Wisconsin. He obtained a Bachelor's of Science from Boston College and then attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for his PhD. He studied how galaxies launch large-scale outflows of gas in order to regulate the growth of galaxies. He then went on to the University of Geneva for two years and the University of California — Santa Cruz after that. In 2021, he started as an Assistant Professor in the Astronomy Department at the University of Texas—Austin where he has been leading multiple programs on the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope. 


 

Show Note Links:

 

www.chisholmjohn.com
 

chisholm@austin.utexas.edu


 

]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, John Chisholm) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/a-cosmic-perspective-with-astrophysicist-dr-john-chisholm-cBhvgTi5 In this episode, host Ericka Graham and Co-Host Joshua Carney sit down with Dr. John Chisholm, an Astrophysicist and astronomy professor at UT Austin, to explore the groundbreaking discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. This episode is a wonder-inducing conversation through space, matter, time—and ultimately ourselves.


 

More about Dr. John Chisholm:

Dr. John Chisholm was born and raised in Madison Wisconsin. He obtained a Bachelor's of Science from Boston College and then attended the University of Wisconsin Madison for his PhD. He studied how galaxies launch large-scale outflows of gas in order to regulate the growth of galaxies. He then went on to the University of Geneva for two years and the University of California — Santa Cruz after that. In 2021, he started as an Assistant Professor in the Astronomy Department at the University of Texas—Austin where he has been leading multiple programs on the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope. 


 

Show Note Links:

 

www.chisholmjohn.com
 

chisholm@austin.utexas.edu


 

]]> A Cosmic Perspective with Astrophysicist Dr. John Chisholm Ericka Graham, John Chisholm 00:40:05 In this episode, host Ericka Graham and Co-Host Joshua Carney sit down with Dr. John Chisholm, an Astrophysicist and astronomy professor at UT Austin, to explore the groundbreaking discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. This episode is a wonder-inducing conversation through space, matter, time—and ultimately ourselves. In this episode, host Ericka Graham and Co-Host Joshua Carney sit down with Dr. John Chisholm, an Astrophysicist and astronomy professor at UT Austin, to explore the groundbreaking discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope. This episode is a wonder-inducing conversation through space, matter, time—and ultimately ourselves. science, universe, faith and science, astronomy, existence false full 9 2 c4a310a9-5203-4d45-9324-586037662b50 Rethinking Education with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen In this episode, Ericka sits down with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen to talk about how they are “reimagining education” through Nakira’s World and BridgeYear. Both women are asking big questions about what it means to educate for the future, and as founders of successful companies and organizations they are creating solutions that have impact and endurance.

 

More about Winnie Karanja:

Winnie is the CEO and Founder of Nakira’s World. Nakira’s World is focused on engaging young children in the wonders of STEM by connecting science to everyday life. In 2019, Winnie was named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneurs. With a background in STEM education, technology and workforce development, Winnie is committed to education equity. Her innovative programs go beyond learning—they inspire and equip the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. Winnie holds a Masters of Science in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science and was named one of Forbes “World’s Brightest Young Leaders” for Racial Justice & Inequality in 2023.


 

More about Victoria Chen:

Victoria Chen received her undergraduate degree from Brown University in neuroscience and her MBA from the Yale School of Management. Through her work at BridgeYear, she received the Thorne Prize for Social Innovation at Yale University in 2017 and was named the Texas Executive Women’s Rising Star in 2019. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of BridgeYear, and she is committed to helping students from low-income communities reach their full potential through postsecondary education. BridgeYear is a Houston-based nonprofit that connects underserved youth to careers and educational opportunities that led to economic stability and independence. BridgeYear focuses on well-paying careers that do not require a four-year degree and provides students hands-on career exploration opportunities, tangible resources, and direct access to local training programs through MorePathways.org.

 

Show Note Links:

 

Nakira’s World

https://nakirasworld.com

 

Winnie Karanja

winniekaranja.com

 

BridgeYear

https://www.bridgeyear.org

https://www.morepathways.org/s/

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Winnie Karanja, Victoria Chen) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/rethinking-education-with-winnie-karanja-and-victoria-chen-mwwYCH9s In this episode, Ericka sits down with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen to talk about how they are “reimagining education” through Nakira’s World and BridgeYear. Both women are asking big questions about what it means to educate for the future, and as founders of successful companies and organizations they are creating solutions that have impact and endurance.

 

More about Winnie Karanja:

Winnie is the CEO and Founder of Nakira’s World. Nakira’s World is focused on engaging young children in the wonders of STEM by connecting science to everyday life. In 2019, Winnie was named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 Social Entrepreneurs. With a background in STEM education, technology and workforce development, Winnie is committed to education equity. Her innovative programs go beyond learning—they inspire and equip the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. Winnie holds a Masters of Science in Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science and was named one of Forbes “World’s Brightest Young Leaders” for Racial Justice & Inequality in 2023.


 

More about Victoria Chen:

Victoria Chen received her undergraduate degree from Brown University in neuroscience and her MBA from the Yale School of Management. Through her work at BridgeYear, she received the Thorne Prize for Social Innovation at Yale University in 2017 and was named the Texas Executive Women’s Rising Star in 2019. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of BridgeYear, and she is committed to helping students from low-income communities reach their full potential through postsecondary education. BridgeYear is a Houston-based nonprofit that connects underserved youth to careers and educational opportunities that led to economic stability and independence. BridgeYear focuses on well-paying careers that do not require a four-year degree and provides students hands-on career exploration opportunities, tangible resources, and direct access to local training programs through MorePathways.org.

 

Show Note Links:

 

Nakira’s World

https://nakirasworld.com

 

Winnie Karanja

winniekaranja.com

 

BridgeYear

https://www.bridgeyear.org

https://www.morepathways.org/s/

]]> Rethinking Education with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen Ericka Graham, Winnie Karanja, Victoria Chen 00:37:26 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen to talk about how they are “reimagining education” through Nakira’s World and BridgeYear. Both women are asking big questions about what it means to educate for the future, and as founders of successful companies and organizations they are creating solutions that have impact and endurance. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Winnie Karanja and Victoria Chen to talk about how they are “reimagining education” through Nakira’s World and BridgeYear. Both women are asking big questions about what it means to educate for the future, and as founders of successful companies and organizations they are creating solutions that have impact and endurance. education, educator false full 8 2 7718d7d4-b8ef-4957-b3c5-ade32ce73b68 How to Embrace an Evolving Faith with Jared Byas In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jared Byas, co-host of the Bible for Normal People, to explore how biblical interpretation is shaped by historical context, cultural bias, and personal experience. They discuss how ancient traditions become relevant today, and how learning to let go and embrace uncertainty in our own lives is often an act of faith. 

 

More about Jared Byas:

Jared Byas runs the Bible for Normal People and regularly writes and speaks about the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. He has written a handful of books including Love Matters More and Jonah for Normal People.


 

Show Note Links:

 

Bible for Normal People:

https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-jared-byas/

 

Love Matters More (book):

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-matters-more-jared-byas/


 

Jonah for Normal People (book):

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jonah-for-normal-people-jared-byas/

]]> Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Jared Byas) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-embrace-an-evolving-faith-with-jared-byas-Ga8uoveR In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jared Byas, co-host of the Bible for Normal People, to explore how biblical interpretation is shaped by historical context, cultural bias, and personal experience. They discuss how ancient traditions become relevant today, and how learning to let go and embrace uncertainty in our own lives is often an act of faith. 

 

More about Jared Byas:

Jared Byas runs the Bible for Normal People and regularly writes and speaks about the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. He has written a handful of books including Love Matters More and Jonah for Normal People.


 

Show Note Links:

 

Bible for Normal People:

https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-jared-byas/

 

Love Matters More (book):

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/love-matters-more-jared-byas/


 

Jonah for Normal People (book):

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jonah-for-normal-people-jared-byas/

]]> How to Embrace an Evolving Faith with Jared Byas Ericka Graham, Jared Byas 00:35:40 In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jared Byas, co-host of the Bible for Normal People, to explore how biblical interpretation is shaped by historical context, cultural bias, and personal experience. They discuss how ancient traditions become relevant today, and how learning to let go and embrace uncertainty in our own lives is often an act of faith. In this episode, Ericka sits down with Jared Byas, co-host of the Bible for Normal People, to explore how biblical interpretation is shaped by historical context, cultural bias, and personal experience. They discuss how ancient traditions become relevant today, and how learning to let go and embrace uncertainty in our own lives is often an act of faith. theology, love, the bible, faith, deconstruction, evolving, truth, bias, christianity false full 7 2 6f9714b4-d2a6-4022-8d33-67001549543b Metacognition and AI in the classroom with Matt Kuykendall In this episode, Matt Kuykendall talks about what it means to educate and be educated. He shares the skills and habits that his students adopt through the lens of Metacognition in his Deep Learning Seminar. We also discuss how AI might change classrooms like his, and redirect the questions of the future.

 

More about Matt Kuykendall:

Matt Kuykendall currently teaches Deep Learning and Psychology at the American School in Japan. Matt has authored both a Theory of Knowledge and Psychology text for the IB diploma program and recently formalized his love of collaborating with other educators through the creation of Educated Consulting, where he works with schools and professionals to design learning experiences for students that are competency focused, engaging, and create conversations.

 


 

Show Note Links:

 

https://www.educatedconsulting.com

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattdkuykendall/?hl=en

 

Basketball training IG: https://www.instagram.com/educatedbasketballtraining/

]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Matt Kuykendall) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/metacognition-and-ai-in-the-classroom-with-matt-kuykendall-Lbxj_b_T In this episode, Matt Kuykendall talks about what it means to educate and be educated. He shares the skills and habits that his students adopt through the lens of Metacognition in his Deep Learning Seminar. We also discuss how AI might change classrooms like his, and redirect the questions of the future.

 

More about Matt Kuykendall:

Matt Kuykendall currently teaches Deep Learning and Psychology at the American School in Japan. Matt has authored both a Theory of Knowledge and Psychology text for the IB diploma program and recently formalized his love of collaborating with other educators through the creation of Educated Consulting, where he works with schools and professionals to design learning experiences for students that are competency focused, engaging, and create conversations.

 


 

Show Note Links:

 

https://www.educatedconsulting.com

 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattdkuykendall/?hl=en

 

Basketball training IG: https://www.instagram.com/educatedbasketballtraining/

]]> Metacognition and AI in the classroom with Matt Kuykendall Ericka Graham, Matt Kuykendall 00:32:33 In this episode, Matt Kuykendall talks about what it means to educate and be educated. He shares the skills and habits that his students adopt through the lens of Metacognition in his Deep Learning Seminar. We also discuss how AI might change classrooms like his, and redirect the questions of the future. In this episode, Matt Kuykendall talks about what it means to educate and be educated. He shares the skills and habits that his students adopt through the lens of Metacognition in his Deep Learning Seminar. We also discuss how AI might change classrooms like his, and redirect the questions of the future. education, meta, educator, metacognition, ai, class, teaching false full 6 2 29f23708-1dc3-4b0d-a4be-8964f639161b Life at the Border and a Dream for Education—A Love Story with Dr. Ruth N. López Turley In this conversation, Dr. Ruth N. López Turley talks about growing up at the southern border, and the fear and miracles that co-existed at that border. As you will hear, her story is a love story. It a story about the love of God, the love she encountered at summer camp, and the love she continues to pour-out through her research to make Houston and the world a better place.

 

More about Dr. Ruth N. López Turley:

Professor López Turley directs the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, which brings together data, research, engagement and action to improve lives. In 2011, she founded the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), a research-practice partnership between the Kinder Institute and 11 Houston area school districts, representing over 700,000 students. A program of the Kinder Institute, HERC works to improve educational equity by connecting research to policy and practice, working directly with district leaders. She directed HERC from 2011 to 2022, during which she raised over $30M so that school districts would not have to pay for research. She also founded the National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships, which connects and supports over 60 partnerships between research institutions and education agencies throughout the country. In 2022, President Joe Biden appointed her to the National Board for Education Sciences, which advised and approved priorities for the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education. She is a graduate of Stanford and Harvard and is originally from Laredo, Texas.


 


 

Show Note Links:

 

https://kinder.rice.edu
 

https://profiles.rice.edu/faculty/kinder.rice.edu/HERC

 

https://nnerpp.rice.edu

 

https://kinder.rice.edu/initiative/kinder-houston-area-survey

 

Ed-Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohKWUwwa9rY


 


 

]]> Wed, 5 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/life-at-the-border-and-a-dream-for-educationa-love-story-with-dr-ruth-n-lopez-turley-yG5B78iu In this conversation, Dr. Ruth N. López Turley talks about growing up at the southern border, and the fear and miracles that co-existed at that border. As you will hear, her story is a love story. It a story about the love of God, the love she encountered at summer camp, and the love she continues to pour-out through her research to make Houston and the world a better place.

 

More about Dr. Ruth N. López Turley:

Professor López Turley directs the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University, which brings together data, research, engagement and action to improve lives. In 2011, she founded the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC), a research-practice partnership between the Kinder Institute and 11 Houston area school districts, representing over 700,000 students. A program of the Kinder Institute, HERC works to improve educational equity by connecting research to policy and practice, working directly with district leaders. She directed HERC from 2011 to 2022, during which she raised over $30M so that school districts would not have to pay for research. She also founded the National Network of Education Research-Practice Partnerships, which connects and supports over 60 partnerships between research institutions and education agencies throughout the country. In 2022, President Joe Biden appointed her to the National Board for Education Sciences, which advised and approved priorities for the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education. She is a graduate of Stanford and Harvard and is originally from Laredo, Texas.


 


 

Show Note Links:

 

https://kinder.rice.edu
 

https://profiles.rice.edu/faculty/kinder.rice.edu/HERC

 

https://nnerpp.rice.edu

 

https://kinder.rice.edu/initiative/kinder-houston-area-survey

 

Ed-Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohKWUwwa9rY


 


 

]]> Life at the Border and a Dream for Education—A Love Story with Dr. Ruth N. López Turley Ericka Graham 00:37:03 In this conversation, Dr. Ruth N. López Turley talks about growing up at the southern border, and the fear and miracles that co-existed at that border. As you will hear, her story is a love story. It a story about the love of God, the love she encountered at summer camp, and the love she continues to pour-out through her research to make Houston and the world a better place. In this conversation, Dr. Ruth N. López Turley talks about growing up at the southern border, and the fear and miracles that co-existed at that border. As you will hear, her story is a love story. It a story about the love of God, the love she encountered at summer camp, and the love she continues to pour-out through her research to make Houston and the world a better place. false full 5 2 e1ec3525-e7e1-48f5-b79f-c9964faa1b17 Prophetic Poetry with Drew Jackson In this conversation, Drew Jackson discusses his poetry and the many influences that have shaped him as a thought-leader today. Drew also reads some of his poetry to us in this episode—and you will not want to miss the magic that is his Drew Jackson and his prophetic voice through spoken word.

 

More about Dr. Drew Jackson:

Drew Jackson is a poet, speaker, and public theologian. He is the author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming, which was a finalist for the Christian Book Award, and Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way. His work has appeared in Oneing from the Center for Action and Contemplation, The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad, Christianity Today, Made for Pax, The Journal from the Centre for Public Christianity, Fathom Magazine, and other publications. Drew was a contributing artist on Jon Batiste’s Grammy-nominated album World Music Radio, and also appeared in the award-winning documentary American Symphony on Netflix. Drew is also a co-host of the Everything Belongs podcast from the Center for Action and Contemplation.

Drew received his B.A. in Political Science from the Univ. of Chicago and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently works as the Managing Director of Mission Integration for the Center for Action and Contemplation, and lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and daughters.


 

Show Notes:
 

Personal Website:  https://drewejackson.com/about

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=%2Fd.jacksonpoetics%2F&source=omni_redirect


 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d.jacksonpoetics

 
 

God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming (book)

https://www.amazon.com/God-Speaks-Through-Wombs-Unexpected-ebook/dp/B08WQ444Q6?ref_=ast_author_mpb


 

Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way (book)

https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Earth-Poems-Drew-Jackson-ebook/dp/B0B1SDY25N?ref_=ast_author_dp


 

]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/prophetic-poetry-with-drew-jackson-H_0IDaaR In this conversation, Drew Jackson discusses his poetry and the many influences that have shaped him as a thought-leader today. Drew also reads some of his poetry to us in this episode—and you will not want to miss the magic that is his Drew Jackson and his prophetic voice through spoken word.

 

More about Dr. Drew Jackson:

Drew Jackson is a poet, speaker, and public theologian. He is the author of God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming, which was a finalist for the Christian Book Award, and Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way. His work has appeared in Oneing from the Center for Action and Contemplation, The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad, Christianity Today, Made for Pax, The Journal from the Centre for Public Christianity, Fathom Magazine, and other publications. Drew was a contributing artist on Jon Batiste’s Grammy-nominated album World Music Radio, and also appeared in the award-winning documentary American Symphony on Netflix. Drew is also a co-host of the Everything Belongs podcast from the Center for Action and Contemplation.

Drew received his B.A. in Political Science from the Univ. of Chicago and his M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently works as the Managing Director of Mission Integration for the Center for Action and Contemplation, and lives in Brooklyn, NY with his wife and daughters.


 

Show Notes:
 

Personal Website:  https://drewejackson.com/about

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=%2Fd.jacksonpoetics%2F&source=omni_redirect


 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d.jacksonpoetics

 
 

God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming (book)

https://www.amazon.com/God-Speaks-Through-Wombs-Unexpected-ebook/dp/B08WQ444Q6?ref_=ast_author_mpb


 

Touch the Earth: Poems on The Way (book)

https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Earth-Poems-Drew-Jackson-ebook/dp/B0B1SDY25N?ref_=ast_author_dp


 

]]> Prophetic Poetry with Drew Jackson Ericka Graham 00:35:07 In this conversation, Drew Jackson discusses his poetry and the many influences that have shaped him as a thought-leader today. Drew also reads some of his poetry to us in this episode—and you will not want to miss the magic that is his Drew Jackson and his prophetic voice through spoken word. In this conversation, Drew Jackson discusses his poetry and the many influences that have shaped him as a thought-leader today. Drew also reads some of his poetry to us in this episode—and you will not want to miss the magic that is his Drew Jackson and his prophetic voice through spoken word. prophet, prophetic, christianity, poetry false full 4 2 a1791b67-b9e3-4eff-8e02-fffd43a83421 Inclusive Parenting Strategies with Dr. Hayley Crain In this conversation, Dr. Hayley Crain talks about empowering parents with inclusive parenting strategies. Her passion lies in helping parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.

More about Dr. Hayley Crain:


 

Dr. Hayley Crain brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work supporting families and children with neurodevelopmental differences. Her passion lies in empowering parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders while reducing the mental load through inclusive parenting strategies.

After earning her doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a master’s degree from Columbia University, Dr. Crain developed her clinical expertise through specialized work at several leading institutions. She served as a supervising site clinician for the CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), one of the largest studies in the U.S. focused on understanding autism risk factors and characteristics.

At Haven Psychology, Dr. Crain provides therapy, parent support, and assessment services, drawing from her extensive training in evidence-based treatments. Her personal journey with ADHD, dyslexia, and a side of anxiety gives her a unique lens (and a lot of empathy) to connect with families navigating similar paths. She’s no stranger to juggling life’s complexities—she transforms big, messy concepts into practical strategies that parents can actually use, all while laughing at life’s chaos.

After years of training across the country, including work at renowned institutions like the Waisman Center, Dr. Crain has returned to her hometown community. She finds joy in family time, being close to the water, and supporting families as they create calmer, happier homes—because she knows firsthand that calm doesn’t mean perfect, and that’s okay.


 

Show Notes:

Website:   https://www.havenpsychologyllc.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleycrain?igsh=Y3Y3c3J0aW5mdDRj

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld : https://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Listened-Cori-Doerrfeld/dp/073522935X

]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Dr. Hayley Crain, Dani Hooper) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/inclusive-parenting-strategies-with-dr-hayley-crain-PsuwTENt In this conversation, Dr. Hayley Crain talks about empowering parents with inclusive parenting strategies. Her passion lies in helping parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders.

More about Dr. Hayley Crain:


 

Dr. Hayley Crain brings both personal insight and professional expertise to her work supporting families and children with neurodevelopmental differences. Her passion lies in empowering parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders while reducing the mental load through inclusive parenting strategies.

After earning her doctorate from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a master’s degree from Columbia University, Dr. Crain developed her clinical expertise through specialized work at several leading institutions. She served as a supervising site clinician for the CDC’s Study to Explore Early Development (SEED), one of the largest studies in the U.S. focused on understanding autism risk factors and characteristics.

At Haven Psychology, Dr. Crain provides therapy, parent support, and assessment services, drawing from her extensive training in evidence-based treatments. Her personal journey with ADHD, dyslexia, and a side of anxiety gives her a unique lens (and a lot of empathy) to connect with families navigating similar paths. She’s no stranger to juggling life’s complexities—she transforms big, messy concepts into practical strategies that parents can actually use, all while laughing at life’s chaos.

After years of training across the country, including work at renowned institutions like the Waisman Center, Dr. Crain has returned to her hometown community. She finds joy in family time, being close to the water, and supporting families as they create calmer, happier homes—because she knows firsthand that calm doesn’t mean perfect, and that’s okay.


 

Show Notes:

Website:   https://www.havenpsychologyllc.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhayleycrain?igsh=Y3Y3c3J0aW5mdDRj

The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld : https://www.amazon.com/Rabbit-Listened-Cori-Doerrfeld/dp/073522935X

]]> Inclusive Parenting Strategies with Dr. Hayley Crain Ericka Graham, Dr. Hayley Crain, Dani Hooper 00:35:46 In this conversation, Dr. Hayley Crain talks about empowering parents with inclusive parenting strategies. Her passion lies in helping parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. In this conversation, Dr. Hayley Crain talks about empowering parents with inclusive parenting strategies. Her passion lies in helping parents to navigate the unique challenges of raising children with autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. parenting, autism, adhd, inclusive, strategies, children, neurodivergent false full 3 2 fb83af7e-c088-4086-81e0-02cca7fd961c Practicing Faith with Aaron Niequist In this conversation, Aaron Niequist describes how faith is not just a belief, but a practice to be actively participated in. He reminds Christians that as part of their faith, they are invited to join in building the kingdom here on earth and that includes protecting those without power.

 

More about Aaron Niequist:

Aaron Niequist is a liturgist, writer, and pastor who recently graduated from General Theological Seminary in NYC. After leading worship at Mars Hill Church (Grand Rapids, MI) and Willow Creek Church (Barrington, IL), he created A New Liturgy - a collection of modern liturgical worship recordings. He then curated a discipleship-focused, formational, ecumenical, practice-based community at Willow Creek called “The Practice.” Aaron released a book called The Eternal Current: How a Practice-based Faith can Save us from Drowning, and continues to create resources to help others flesh it out. He currently serves at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chelsea and helps lead Pastors, Priests and Guides retreats around the country. The best part of his life is his wife Shauna, and their sons Henry and William.

 

Personal Website :  aaronniequist.com

 

Aaron’s IG : https://www.instagram.com/aaronieq/

 

Pastors, Priests, & Guides Retreat : https://pastorspriestsandguides.com/schedule-info-houston

 

The Eternal Current Book : https://a.co/d/j983peL

 

 

]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Aaron Niequist, Dani Hooper) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/practicing-faith-with-aaron-niequist-vu2xtdOy In this conversation, Aaron Niequist describes how faith is not just a belief, but a practice to be actively participated in. He reminds Christians that as part of their faith, they are invited to join in building the kingdom here on earth and that includes protecting those without power.

 

More about Aaron Niequist:

Aaron Niequist is a liturgist, writer, and pastor who recently graduated from General Theological Seminary in NYC. After leading worship at Mars Hill Church (Grand Rapids, MI) and Willow Creek Church (Barrington, IL), he created A New Liturgy - a collection of modern liturgical worship recordings. He then curated a discipleship-focused, formational, ecumenical, practice-based community at Willow Creek called “The Practice.” Aaron released a book called The Eternal Current: How a Practice-based Faith can Save us from Drowning, and continues to create resources to help others flesh it out. He currently serves at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Chelsea and helps lead Pastors, Priests and Guides retreats around the country. The best part of his life is his wife Shauna, and their sons Henry and William.

 

Personal Website :  aaronniequist.com

 

Aaron’s IG : https://www.instagram.com/aaronieq/

 

Pastors, Priests, & Guides Retreat : https://pastorspriestsandguides.com/schedule-info-houston

 

The Eternal Current Book : https://a.co/d/j983peL

 

 

]]> Practicing Faith with Aaron Niequist Ericka Graham, Aaron Niequist, Dani Hooper 00:32:55 In this conversation, Aaron Niequist describes how faith is not just a belief, but a practice to be actively participated in. He reminds Christians that as part of their faith, they are invited to join in building the kingdom here on earth and that includes protecting those without power. In this conversation, Aaron Niequist describes how faith is not just a belief, but a practice to be actively participated in. He reminds Christians that as part of their faith, they are invited to join in building the kingdom here on earth and that includes protecting those without power. jesus, embodied faith, faith, deconstruction, practice, progressive christian false full 2 2 5e164296-fcfc-42c2-b0f6-31b5f9f09103 Spiritual Sexuality and Embodiment with Dr. Kelly Edmiston In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Edmiston describes how to practice, parent, and participate in an embodied faith, through the lens of spiritual sexuality. While many Christian communities have trouble navigating language about sex and sexual ethics, Dr. Edmiston offers a holistic approach that is both practical and deeply theological.

 

More about Dr. Kelly Edmiston:

Dr. Edmiston is the Lead Pastor at the Vineyard Church in the Sugar Land Stafford area of Texas, and she has spent more than 20 years in ministry in both domestic and international contexts. Her passion is to see the Church be the Church for the sake of the world. She holds a Master of Divinity from Abilene Christian University and a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary. Kelly also works as an Adjunct Bible Professor at both Abilene Christian University and Houston Christian University. Kelly's first book, Spiritual Sexuality, will be published in the summer of 2026 with NavPress Publishing.  Kelly enjoys Sugar Land “suburban life” with her husband, Ben, and their three children.

 

Show Note Links:

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmedmiston?igsh=MTZqNm5sdHA0c2ZxZQ==

 

Substack: https://kellyedmiston.substack.com/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.m.edmiston

 

"Bodies Are Cool" by Tyler Feder: https://a.co/d/hlEAhsA

 

We love to connect with our community and listeners! Email us at thecuriouslypodcast@gmail.com to share a story about the moment you first felt disembodied in your life.

 

 

 

]]> Wed, 5 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/spiritual-sexuality-and-embodiment-with-dr-kelly-edmiston-xx_eRYsX In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Edmiston describes how to practice, parent, and participate in an embodied faith, through the lens of spiritual sexuality. While many Christian communities have trouble navigating language about sex and sexual ethics, Dr. Edmiston offers a holistic approach that is both practical and deeply theological.

 

More about Dr. Kelly Edmiston:

Dr. Edmiston is the Lead Pastor at the Vineyard Church in the Sugar Land Stafford area of Texas, and she has spent more than 20 years in ministry in both domestic and international contexts. Her passion is to see the Church be the Church for the sake of the world. She holds a Master of Divinity from Abilene Christian University and a Doctorate of Ministry in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary. Kelly also works as an Adjunct Bible Professor at both Abilene Christian University and Houston Christian University. Kelly's first book, Spiritual Sexuality, will be published in the summer of 2026 with NavPress Publishing.  Kelly enjoys Sugar Land “suburban life” with her husband, Ben, and their three children.

 

Show Note Links:

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmedmiston?igsh=MTZqNm5sdHA0c2ZxZQ==

 

Substack: https://kellyedmiston.substack.com/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.m.edmiston

 

"Bodies Are Cool" by Tyler Feder: https://a.co/d/hlEAhsA

 

We love to connect with our community and listeners! Email us at thecuriouslypodcast@gmail.com to share a story about the moment you first felt disembodied in your life.

 

 

 

]]> Spiritual Sexuality and Embodiment with Dr. Kelly Edmiston Ericka Graham 00:37:49 In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Edmiston describes how to practice, parent, and participate in an embodied faith, through the lens of spiritual sexuality. While many Christian communities have trouble navigating language about sex and sexual ethics, Dr. Edmiston offers a holistic approach that is both practical and deeply theological. In this conversation, Dr. Kelly Edmiston describes how to practice, parent, and participate in an embodied faith, through the lens of spiritual sexuality. While many Christian communities have trouble navigating language about sex and sexual ethics, Dr. Edmiston offers a holistic approach that is both practical and deeply theological. family, god, sexuality, embodied faith, bodies, embodiment, sexual ethic, children, spirituality false full 1 2 424353b8-c6d0-422b-bc9c-aa7b4c17e48d Curiously, with Ericka Graham - Season 2 Trailer Mon, 3 Feb 2025 18:41:07 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/curiously-with-ericka-graham-season-2-trailer-SAmcNL9F Curiously, with Ericka Graham - Season 2 Trailer Ericka Graham 00:01:04 Welcome to Season 2 of Curiously with Ericka Graham! We are so glad you're here! Welcome to Season 2 of Curiously with Ericka Graham! We are so glad you're here! false trailer 2 6756b4cd-21f8-4150-83ec-0672c738f2a1 "How to Keep House While Drowning" with KC Davis In this episode, Ericka Graham interviews KC Davis, author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," who shares her compassionate approach to managing household chores amidst mental health challenges and overwhelming life circumstances. Davis discusses her personal journey that inspired her to develop shame-free methods prioritizing function over form and self-compassion, and offers listeners a refreshing perspective on housekeeping that prioritizes mental health over perfection.

 

More about KC Davis: 

 

KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care.

KC’s compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life has drawn over a million followers on social media in less than a year. Her book, “How to Keep House While Drowning'' has sold over 70,000 copies and is currently an Amazon bestseller.

KC Davis began her therapy journey at 16 when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters. 

 

Links: 

website: https://www.strugglecare.com/struggle-care

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/

Book: https://www.strugglecare.com/book

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham ) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-keep-house-while-drowning-with-kc-davis-KmsPyYBQ In this episode, Ericka Graham interviews KC Davis, author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," who shares her compassionate approach to managing household chores amidst mental health challenges and overwhelming life circumstances. Davis discusses her personal journey that inspired her to develop shame-free methods prioritizing function over form and self-compassion, and offers listeners a refreshing perspective on housekeeping that prioritizes mental health over perfection.

 

More about KC Davis: 

 

KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform Struggle Care.

KC’s compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and hard seasons of life has drawn over a million followers on social media in less than a year. Her book, “How to Keep House While Drowning'' has sold over 70,000 copies and is currently an Amazon bestseller.

KC Davis began her therapy journey at 16 when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober she became a speaker and advocate for mental health and recovery. Professionally, KC has worked most of her career in the field of addiction in roles such a therapist, consultant, and executive director. She lives in Houston with her husband and two daughters. 

 

Links: 

website: https://www.strugglecare.com/struggle-care

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/

Book: https://www.strugglecare.com/book

]]> "How to Keep House While Drowning" with KC Davis Ericka Graham 00:36:50 In this episode, Ericka Graham interviews KC Davis, author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," who shares her compassionate approach to managing household chores amidst mental health challenges and overwhelming life circumstances. Davis discusses her personal journey that inspired her to develop shame-free methods prioritizing function over form and self-compassion, and offers listeners a refreshing perspective on housekeeping that prioritizes mental health over perfection. In this episode, Ericka Graham interviews KC Davis, author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," who shares her compassionate approach to managing household chores amidst mental health challenges and overwhelming life circumstances. Davis discusses her personal journey that inspired her to develop shame-free methods prioritizing function over form and self-compassion, and offers listeners a refreshing perspective on housekeeping that prioritizes mental health over perfection. false full 11 1 aae701c2-0d84-49b9-af14-2254398830fe Adapting for Change and Leading with Courage with Judy Le In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her good friend Judy Le to talk about her story as a Vietnamese refugee, and how that beginning has shaped her beliefs about building trust, leading with courage, and adapting for change today. In this episode, Judy and Ericka also explore questions about what it means to be human . . . as well as what it means to be at a Beyoncé concert.

 

More about Judy:

Judy Le has over 20 years of leadership development experience. As CEO of TakeRoot, Judy works with clients to create meaningful change in their work and communities. Before starting TakeRoot, she served as the director of Leadership Rice at Rice University. She is currently an instructor at Rice University where she teaches all the courses of the Glasscock leadership certificate. She also serves as a lead facilitator for the American Leadership Forum.

Judy came to America as a Vietnamese refugee and saw firsthand how leadership is needed at all levels of communities and organizations. Her experiences have shaped her approach - to embrace uncertainty, get clarity around what matters most, and build trusting relationships. Having experienced massive changes in half a lifetime, Judy sees leadership as an activity that ignites moral courage and imagination in service of creating positive change.

Judy started her career at Deloitte Consulting as a change leadership practitioner and then as program director for Leadership Houston. She serves on the boards of the National American Leadership Forum, EMERGE Fellowship, Post Oak School, and on the advisory boards of the Young Center and Asia Society. Judy is trained in adaptive leadership through Harvard Kennedy School of Government, completed the Social Justice Institute's training program, and is a Board Certified and Team Performance Certified coach. She earned her graduate degree at the University of Texas and her bachelor's degree at Rice University.

Judy calls Houston, Texas home. She enjoys gathering people in her kitchen around food and conversation, embarrassing her three kids with really witty/bad puns, and cuddling with her very aloof yet charismatic dog.

 

Links:

https://gotakeroot.com – Judy’s Website

http://www.oriahmountaindreamer.com – The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-le-68b9305/ LinkedIn

https://www.instagram.com/gotakeroot/?hl=en Instagram

 

Ending song- 'Ties' by Dani 

Spotify

Apple Music

 

 

 

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Judy Le) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/adapting-for-change-and-leading-with-courage-with-judy-lee-wMs7jaaC In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her good friend Judy Le to talk about her story as a Vietnamese refugee, and how that beginning has shaped her beliefs about building trust, leading with courage, and adapting for change today. In this episode, Judy and Ericka also explore questions about what it means to be human . . . as well as what it means to be at a Beyoncé concert.

 

More about Judy:

Judy Le has over 20 years of leadership development experience. As CEO of TakeRoot, Judy works with clients to create meaningful change in their work and communities. Before starting TakeRoot, she served as the director of Leadership Rice at Rice University. She is currently an instructor at Rice University where she teaches all the courses of the Glasscock leadership certificate. She also serves as a lead facilitator for the American Leadership Forum.

Judy came to America as a Vietnamese refugee and saw firsthand how leadership is needed at all levels of communities and organizations. Her experiences have shaped her approach - to embrace uncertainty, get clarity around what matters most, and build trusting relationships. Having experienced massive changes in half a lifetime, Judy sees leadership as an activity that ignites moral courage and imagination in service of creating positive change.

Judy started her career at Deloitte Consulting as a change leadership practitioner and then as program director for Leadership Houston. She serves on the boards of the National American Leadership Forum, EMERGE Fellowship, Post Oak School, and on the advisory boards of the Young Center and Asia Society. Judy is trained in adaptive leadership through Harvard Kennedy School of Government, completed the Social Justice Institute's training program, and is a Board Certified and Team Performance Certified coach. She earned her graduate degree at the University of Texas and her bachelor's degree at Rice University.

Judy calls Houston, Texas home. She enjoys gathering people in her kitchen around food and conversation, embarrassing her three kids with really witty/bad puns, and cuddling with her very aloof yet charismatic dog.

 

Links:

https://gotakeroot.com – Judy’s Website

http://www.oriahmountaindreamer.com – The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-le-68b9305/ LinkedIn

https://www.instagram.com/gotakeroot/?hl=en Instagram

 

Ending song- 'Ties' by Dani 

Spotify

Apple Music

 

 

 

]]> Adapting for Change and Leading with Courage with Judy Le Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Judy Le 00:55:58 In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her good friend Judy Le to talk about her story as a Vietnamese refugee, and how that beginning has shaped her beliefs about building trust, leading with courage, and adapting for change today. In this episode, Judy and Ericka also explore questions about what it means to be human . . . as well as what it means to be at a Beyoncé concert. In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her good friend Judy Le to talk about her story as a Vietnamese refugee, and how that beginning has shaped her beliefs about building trust, leading with courage, and adapting for change today. In this episode, Judy and Ericka also explore questions about what it means to be human . . . as well as what it means to be at a Beyoncé concert. trust, houston, adapting, leadership, change, refugee false full 10 1 9f26a8fe-de03-430b-8be7-dc2a1d31addc Taylor Swift, Reframing Questions, and Living In The Tension with fahad punjwani In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her friend fahad punjwani, to talk about the deepening questions that they often explore together within their friendship.  These questions include what Taylor Swift has taught them about themselves, and how some of life’s biggest questions come with so much contraction and tension.


 

More about fahad punjwani (he/they)

fahad is a strategist, designer, poet, and uncle. He was raised in Karachi, Pakistan and now proudly calls Houston home. His vision is to root change in beauty, liberation, and dialogue.

As a management consultant and a design strategist, fahad has spent a decade working with Fortune 500 companies and non-profits on developing new visions, new products, and new teams. He has taught and spoken on design thinking at MIT, Rice University, and the University of Texas at Austin.

fahad completed graduate work at MIT in product and human-centered design. There, he also spent a lot of time designing for belonging and inclusion. fahad completed his undergraduate studies at Rice University in Mathematical Economic Analysis. There, he also spent a lot of time taking classes in history and theater, and building culture at his residential college.

You can find fahad enjoying poetry and coffee in one of the craft coffee shops in Houston, dancing in his living room, and spending time with his nephews.

 

Links and mentions:

Miyamoto Musashi said, “Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”

 

fahad’s Monthly Musings newsletter: https://theprocessissuch.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bd9391e2c49cecd76016b7b31&id=e0a063d184
 

fahad’s Company, Suchee Studios:  https://www.theprocessissuch.com

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, fahad punjwani) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/taylor-swift-reframing-questions-and-living-in-the-tension-with-fahad-punjwani-NSlsx0mf In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her friend fahad punjwani, to talk about the deepening questions that they often explore together within their friendship.  These questions include what Taylor Swift has taught them about themselves, and how some of life’s biggest questions come with so much contraction and tension.


 

More about fahad punjwani (he/they)

fahad is a strategist, designer, poet, and uncle. He was raised in Karachi, Pakistan and now proudly calls Houston home. His vision is to root change in beauty, liberation, and dialogue.

As a management consultant and a design strategist, fahad has spent a decade working with Fortune 500 companies and non-profits on developing new visions, new products, and new teams. He has taught and spoken on design thinking at MIT, Rice University, and the University of Texas at Austin.

fahad completed graduate work at MIT in product and human-centered design. There, he also spent a lot of time designing for belonging and inclusion. fahad completed his undergraduate studies at Rice University in Mathematical Economic Analysis. There, he also spent a lot of time taking classes in history and theater, and building culture at his residential college.

You can find fahad enjoying poetry and coffee in one of the craft coffee shops in Houston, dancing in his living room, and spending time with his nephews.

 

Links and mentions:

Miyamoto Musashi said, “Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.”

 

fahad’s Monthly Musings newsletter: https://theprocessissuch.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bd9391e2c49cecd76016b7b31&id=e0a063d184
 

fahad’s Company, Suchee Studios:  https://www.theprocessissuch.com

]]> Taylor Swift, Reframing Questions, and Living In The Tension with fahad punjwani Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, fahad punjwani 00:43:42 In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her friend fahad punjwani, to talk about the deepening questions that they often explore together within their friendship.  These questions include what Taylor Swift has taught them about themselves, and how some of life’s biggest questions come with so much contraction and tension. In this Episode, Ericka sits down with her friend fahad punjwani, to talk about the deepening questions that they often explore together within their friendship.  These questions include what Taylor Swift has taught them about themselves, and how some of life’s biggest questions come with so much contraction and tension. houston, consultant, design, questions, taylor swift, swifties, poetry false full 9 1 85258f6a-647c-4eb1-ac8a-cf4e267a2c7c Life as a CEO, Mother, and Trailblazer—with Mia Mends. In this interview, Ericka sits down with her friend Mia Mends, who was named “one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise. The two discuss how Mia leads with courage, integrity, and radical hope—and not just in the office and board rooms—but at home too. 

More about Mia:

Mia Mends is the Chief Executive Officer of C&W Services—a division of Cushman & Wakefield. She currently oversees operations across the US and Canada and Puerto Rico, with nearly 13,000 people serving clients across a variety of industries.

Prior to joining C&W Services, Mia spent a decade in senior leadership roles at Sodexo, where she designed an integrated target operating model for the $10 billion business while leading the productivity and performance of 160,000 employees.

Mia currently serves on the board of directors for the EMERGE Fellows program and on the Business Leadership Council at Wellesley College. She is also a corporate director at H&R Block and Limeade Inc.

Mia holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wellesley College. She has been named by Black Enterprise as one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America.

Mia is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese.


 

Links for Mia:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamends/

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Mia Mends) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/life-as-a-ceo-mother-and-immigrantwith-mia-mends-j0Q7FDS1 In this interview, Ericka sits down with her friend Mia Mends, who was named “one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise. The two discuss how Mia leads with courage, integrity, and radical hope—and not just in the office and board rooms—but at home too. 

More about Mia:

Mia Mends is the Chief Executive Officer of C&W Services—a division of Cushman & Wakefield. She currently oversees operations across the US and Canada and Puerto Rico, with nearly 13,000 people serving clients across a variety of industries.

Prior to joining C&W Services, Mia spent a decade in senior leadership roles at Sodexo, where she designed an integrated target operating model for the $10 billion business while leading the productivity and performance of 160,000 employees.

Mia currently serves on the board of directors for the EMERGE Fellows program and on the Business Leadership Council at Wellesley College. She is also a corporate director at H&R Block and Limeade Inc.

Mia holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Wellesley College. She has been named by Black Enterprise as one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America.

Mia is fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese.


 

Links for Mia:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamends/

]]> Life as a CEO, Mother, and Trailblazer—with Mia Mends. Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Mia Mends 00:51:45 In this interview, Ericka sits down with her friend Mia Mends, who was named “one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise. The two discuss how Mia leads with courage, integrity, and radical hope—and not just in the office and board rooms—but at home too. In this interview, Ericka sits down with her friend Mia Mends, who was named “one of the Most Powerful Women in Corporate America” by Black Enterprise. The two discuss how Mia leads with courage, integrity, and radical hope—and not just in the office and board rooms—but at home too. parenting, strength, leadership, motherhood, hope, corporate america, inspirational, immigrant false full 8 1 f52bfdc6-77ac-444c-a882-64107102494f Biblical Literacy and Asking Questions, with Dr. Mattias Henze In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with the professor that first introduced her to Biblical Studies at Rice University, Dr. Mattias Henze. The two discuss the power of asking questions, and what it means to hold onto a Christian faith while using other texts and religions to improve literacy. 


 

About Dr. Henze:

Matthias Henze was born and raised in Hanover, Germany. In 1992 he earned a Master of Divinity from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and moved to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in Harvard’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. After completing his doctorate in 1997, Dr. Henze joined Rice’s department of religion, where he is now the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism.

His areas of interest include the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Jewish literature and thought at the time of the Second Temple, apocalyptic literature, and the Qumran fragments. In particular, Dr. Henze focuses on those early texts that never became part of the Jewish Bible - often subsumed under the labels ‘Apocrypha’ and ‘Pseudepigrapha’ – and what we can learn when these texts are read side by side with the canonical writings.

Dr. Henze has written and edited ten books. While at Rice he has won five teaching/mentoring Awards. He was also named a founding fellow of Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence. In 2009 he founded Rice’s Program in Jewish Studies, of which he continues to serve as director.


 

Book Links:


Israel's Scriptures in Early Christian Writings: The Use of the Old Testament in the New

 

Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus 

 

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:30:44 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Mattias Henze) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/biblical-literacy-and-asking-questions-with-dr-mattias-henze-ny04CY_N In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with the professor that first introduced her to Biblical Studies at Rice University, Dr. Mattias Henze. The two discuss the power of asking questions, and what it means to hold onto a Christian faith while using other texts and religions to improve literacy. 


 

About Dr. Henze:

Matthias Henze was born and raised in Hanover, Germany. In 1992 he earned a Master of Divinity from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and moved to the United States to pursue a Ph.D. in Harvard’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. After completing his doctorate in 1997, Dr. Henze joined Rice’s department of religion, where he is now the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professor of Hebrew Bible and Early Judaism.

His areas of interest include the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Jewish literature and thought at the time of the Second Temple, apocalyptic literature, and the Qumran fragments. In particular, Dr. Henze focuses on those early texts that never became part of the Jewish Bible - often subsumed under the labels ‘Apocrypha’ and ‘Pseudepigrapha’ – and what we can learn when these texts are read side by side with the canonical writings.

Dr. Henze has written and edited ten books. While at Rice he has won five teaching/mentoring Awards. He was also named a founding fellow of Rice’s Center for Teaching Excellence. In 2009 he founded Rice’s Program in Jewish Studies, of which he continues to serve as director.


 

Book Links:


Israel's Scriptures in Early Christian Writings: The Use of the Old Testament in the New

 

Mind the Gap: How the Jewish Writings between the Old and New Testament Help Us Understand Jesus 

 

]]> Biblical Literacy and Asking Questions, with Dr. Mattias Henze Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Mattias Henze 00:50:21 In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with the professor that first introduced her to Biblical Studies at Rice University, Dr. Mattias Henze. The two discuss the power of asking questions, and what it means to hold onto a Christian faith while using other texts and religions to improve literacy. In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with the professor that first introduced her to Biblical Studies at Rice University, Dr. Mattias Henze. The two discuss the power of asking questions, and what it means to hold onto a Christian faith while using other texts and religions to improve literacy. false full 7 1 f8a8cc7a-8109-4e82-951d-358b5f889036 Pastoring, Evolving, and Mental Health, with Joshua Carney In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with her friend Joshua Carney to talk about his time as a Pastor leading a church community, and his recent month-long manic episode that took his friends and family by surprise. This is a casual and conversational episode, as two friends exchange their honest lived experiences.
 

More about Joshua Carney:

Joshua served as the Pastor for the University Baptist Church in Waco for 15 years, and now he currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Waco Family Medicine Foundation, a FQHC, that aims to bring high quality primary health care to Texas’s most vulnerable populations.


 


 

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Joshua Carney) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/pastoring-evolving-and-mental-health-with-joshua-carney-E8fOPWiQ In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with her friend Joshua Carney to talk about his time as a Pastor leading a church community, and his recent month-long manic episode that took his friends and family by surprise. This is a casual and conversational episode, as two friends exchange their honest lived experiences.
 

More about Joshua Carney:

Joshua served as the Pastor for the University Baptist Church in Waco for 15 years, and now he currently serves as the Chief of Staff for the Waco Family Medicine Foundation, a FQHC, that aims to bring high quality primary health care to Texas’s most vulnerable populations.


 


 

]]> Pastoring, Evolving, and Mental Health, with Joshua Carney Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Joshua Carney 00:45:56 In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with her friend Joshua Carney to talk about his time as a Pastor leading a church community, and his recent month-long manic episode that took his friends and family by surprise. This is a casual and conversational episode, as two friends exchange their honest lived experiences. In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with her friend Joshua Carney to talk about his time as a Pastor leading a church community, and his recent month-long manic episode that took his friends and family by surprise. This is a casual and conversational episode, as two friends exchange their honest lived experiences. mental health, pastor, vulnerability, authenticity, community false full 6 1 938421e5-1aa6-440c-85a1-e4a483dcf814 Faith and OCD with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to discuss her own OCD diagnosis, and exchange stories about what it means to surrender and live a life of faith and recovery. 

 

Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D. is the director of the OCD Institute of Texas and adjunct faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. Elizabeth founded the Peace of Mind foundation and OCDChallenge.org (a self-help website for OCD), both now within the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Elizabeth was the first-ever national spokesperson for the IOCDF where she now serves as a board member and national advocate. She was diagnosed with OCD at 12 and engaged in inpatient and outpatient therapy. Dr. McIngvale engages in clinical work, research and advocacy with the goal of improving access to care and treatment for those living with OCD.

 

show links: 

 

instagram: @drlizocd

https://ocditexas.com/staff/elizabeth-mcingvale/

https://peaceofmind.com/what-we-do/about-elizabeth/

https://iocdf.org

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Elizabeth McIngvale) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/faith-and-ocd-with-dr-elizabeth-mcingvale-Q_jgUeSO In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to discuss her own OCD diagnosis, and exchange stories about what it means to surrender and live a life of faith and recovery. 

 

Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale, Ph.D. is the director of the OCD Institute of Texas and adjunct faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. Elizabeth founded the Peace of Mind foundation and OCDChallenge.org (a self-help website for OCD), both now within the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Elizabeth was the first-ever national spokesperson for the IOCDF where she now serves as a board member and national advocate. She was diagnosed with OCD at 12 and engaged in inpatient and outpatient therapy. Dr. McIngvale engages in clinical work, research and advocacy with the goal of improving access to care and treatment for those living with OCD.

 

show links: 

 

instagram: @drlizocd

https://ocditexas.com/staff/elizabeth-mcingvale/

https://peaceofmind.com/what-we-do/about-elizabeth/

https://iocdf.org

]]> Faith and OCD with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Elizabeth McIngvale 00:45:02 In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to discuss her own OCD diagnosis, and exchange stories about what it means to surrender and live a life of faith and recovery. In this episode, Ericka Graham sits down with Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale to discuss her own OCD diagnosis, and exchange stories about what it means to surrender and live a life of faith and recovery. false full 5 1 d1fe4928-9f6a-439b-b709-9e4ddaae53bd Maximizing Our Strengths with Denise Hamilton In this interview, Ericka sits down with Denise Hamilton to discuss her life as not just a founder and thought-leader, but also as a visionary who leads companies and individuals through change. Denise encourages listeners to own their gifts and “superpowers,” so that we might one day live in a world that is more connected to ourselves and each other.

 

About Denise:

Denise is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people side of change. Whether it’s remote work, AI or a diversifying workforce, today's leaders need new skills to navigate our rapidly changing world—and Denise guides organizations and companies through these changes.

Denise is an irrationally optimistic believer in our ability to solve problems rather than just name them. Her super power is the ability to discuss challenging topics and come out on the other side with positive direction and solutions. She equips leaders to build and retain future-ready teams that thrive in dynamic environments. Denise is a columnist for MIT Sloan Management Review. Her thought leadership has also been featured on NPR, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Newsweek and many others.


 

Link to Pre-order book: https://www.amazon.com/Indivisible-Forge-Differences-Stronger-Future/dp/1682688380

WatchHerWork: https://watchherwork.com

instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/officialdham/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/

 


 

]]> Wed, 6 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Denise Hamilton) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/maximizing-our-strengths-with-denise-hamilton-tlsGDr1i In this interview, Ericka sits down with Denise Hamilton to discuss her life as not just a founder and thought-leader, but also as a visionary who leads companies and individuals through change. Denise encourages listeners to own their gifts and “superpowers,” so that we might one day live in a world that is more connected to ourselves and each other.

 

About Denise:

Denise is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people side of change. Whether it’s remote work, AI or a diversifying workforce, today's leaders need new skills to navigate our rapidly changing world—and Denise guides organizations and companies through these changes.

Denise is an irrationally optimistic believer in our ability to solve problems rather than just name them. Her super power is the ability to discuss challenging topics and come out on the other side with positive direction and solutions. She equips leaders to build and retain future-ready teams that thrive in dynamic environments. Denise is a columnist for MIT Sloan Management Review. Her thought leadership has also been featured on NPR, Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, Newsweek and many others.


 

Link to Pre-order book: https://www.amazon.com/Indivisible-Forge-Differences-Stronger-Future/dp/1682688380

WatchHerWork: https://watchherwork.com

instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/officialdham/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltondenise/

 


 

]]> Maximizing Our Strengths with Denise Hamilton Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham, Denise Hamilton 01:00:40 In this interview, Ericka sits down with Denise Hamilton to discuss her life as not just a founder and thought-leader, but also as a visionary who leads companies and individuals through change. Denise encourages listeners to own their gifts and “superpowers,” so that we might one day live in a world that is more connected to ourselves and each other. In this interview, Ericka sits down with Denise Hamilton to discuss her life as not just a founder and thought-leader, but also as a visionary who leads companies and individuals through change. Denise encourages listeners to own their gifts and “superpowers,” so that we might one day live in a world that is more connected to ourselves and each other. indivisible, strength, women, leadership, empowerment, visionary, community, workforce false full 4 1 62154e3e-96f7-4382-be41-08a4248c3edf Science and Faith with Dr. Ilia Delio In this episode of Curiously, Ericka Graham and her friend Claudia Gee Vassar interview the award-winning author, theologian, and scientist, Dr.Ilia Delio. The three discuss questions about our future here on planet earth, and what it means to be human, have faith, and participate in this sacred unfolding that we call . . . life. 


 

About Ilia:

Ilia Delio, Order of Saint Francis, currently holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University and has authored or co-authored twenty-three books including The Hours of the Universe: Reflections on God, Science and the Human Journey, which won a 2022 Gold Nautilus Book award. Other books include A Hunger for Wholeness: Soul, Space and Transcendence (Paulist 2018), Making All Things New (Orbis, 2015) and The Unbearable Wholeness of Being:  God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis 2013) which received the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award. She lectures nationally and internationally and is the founder and director of the Center for Christogenesis, an online educational forum devoted to the integration of science, religion and culture.

 

Book Links:

The Hours of the Universe: Reflections on God, Science and the Human Journey

A Hunger for Wholeness: Soul, Space and Transcendence (Paulist 2018)

Making All Things New (Orbis, 2015)

The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis 2013)

]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Dani Hooper, Ilia Delio, Claudia Gee Vassar) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/science-and-faith-with-dr-ilia-delio-yER7_FxA In this episode of Curiously, Ericka Graham and her friend Claudia Gee Vassar interview the award-winning author, theologian, and scientist, Dr.Ilia Delio. The three discuss questions about our future here on planet earth, and what it means to be human, have faith, and participate in this sacred unfolding that we call . . . life. 


 

About Ilia:

Ilia Delio, Order of Saint Francis, currently holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair in Theology at Villanova University and has authored or co-authored twenty-three books including The Hours of the Universe: Reflections on God, Science and the Human Journey, which won a 2022 Gold Nautilus Book award. Other books include A Hunger for Wholeness: Soul, Space and Transcendence (Paulist 2018), Making All Things New (Orbis, 2015) and The Unbearable Wholeness of Being:  God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis 2013) which received the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award. She lectures nationally and internationally and is the founder and director of the Center for Christogenesis, an online educational forum devoted to the integration of science, religion and culture.

 

Book Links:

The Hours of the Universe: Reflections on God, Science and the Human Journey

A Hunger for Wholeness: Soul, Space and Transcendence (Paulist 2018)

Making All Things New (Orbis, 2015)

The Unbearable Wholeness of Being: God, Evolution and the Power of Love (Orbis 2013)

]]> Science and Faith with Dr. Ilia Delio Ericka Graham, Dani Hooper, Ilia Delio, Claudia Gee Vassar 00:53:17 In this episode of Curiously, Ericka Graham and her friend Claudia Gee Vassar interview the award-winning author, theologian, and scientist, Dr.Ilia Delio. The three discuss questions about our future here on planet earth, and what it means to be human, have faith, and participate in this sacred unfolding that we call . . . life. In this episode of Curiously, Ericka Graham and her friend Claudia Gee Vassar interview the award-winning author, theologian, and scientist, Dr.Ilia Delio. The three discuss questions about our future here on planet earth, and what it means to be human, have faith, and participate in this sacred unfolding that we call . . . life. theologian, god, time, science, scientist, evolution, sacred, human, space, faith false full 3 1 be76d81a-87ec-4073-ac75-720164cda0f8 Finding Compassion, Joy, and Legos . . . with Lizzie Velasquez In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade.

 

More about Lizzie:

 

Lizzie Velasquez is an accomplished motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying activist.

Lizzie has delivered powerful talks including a TEDxAustin Women talk, and she speaks at various events, advocating for self-love, embracing differences, and combating online cruelty.

 

Lizzie has also authored three books: “Lizzie Beautiful” (2010), “Be Beautiful, Be You” (2012), and “Dare to Be Kind” (2017).

 

Her impact has extended to the world of documentaries with the release of “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” in 2015, and in 2017, Lizzie expanded her influence with the launch of her own digital series, “Unzipped.”

 

books :

Lizzie Beautiful

 Be Beautiful, Be You 

Dare to Be Kind

 

documentary: 

A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

 

instagram : 

 @littlelizziev

 

 

 

]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:24:57 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Lizzie Velasquez, Dani Hooper) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/finding-compassion-joy-and-legos-with-lizzie-velasquez-0thZivqx In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade.

 

More about Lizzie:

 

Lizzie Velasquez is an accomplished motivational speaker, author, and anti-bullying activist.

Lizzie has delivered powerful talks including a TEDxAustin Women talk, and she speaks at various events, advocating for self-love, embracing differences, and combating online cruelty.

 

Lizzie has also authored three books: “Lizzie Beautiful” (2010), “Be Beautiful, Be You” (2012), and “Dare to Be Kind” (2017).

 

Her impact has extended to the world of documentaries with the release of “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” in 2015, and in 2017, Lizzie expanded her influence with the launch of her own digital series, “Unzipped.”

 

books :

Lizzie Beautiful

 Be Beautiful, Be You 

Dare to Be Kind

 

documentary: 

A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

 

instagram : 

 @littlelizziev

 

 

 

]]> Finding Compassion, Joy, and Legos . . . with Lizzie Velasquez Ericka Graham, Lizzie Velasquez, Dani Hooper 00:57:43 In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade. In this interview, Lizzie Velasquez defines beauty, shares what brings her joy, and discusses how she has grown the past decade. curiously, ericka graham, empathy, lizzie velasquez, beauty, first day of school, bullying, vulnerability, authenticity, cyber bullying, compassion, defining beauty false full 2 1 98c0993f-a840-419b-b31e-2a4bf151a6c3 Body Wisdom with Dr. Hillary McBride Hillary McBride, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, podcaster, and author, but underneath all of that she is a human, who loves asking questions about what it means to be human, how we heal and grow, and what it means to be a body. In this interview, Dr. McBride and Ericka Graham discuss eating disorders, mother-daughter relationships, and what it means listen to the wisdom of our bodies.

 

More info on Hillary McBride: She publishes written works for community and academic audiences about embodiment, trauma, eating disorders, mental health and spirituality; her bestselling book The Wisdom Of Your Body was released in 2021, and her next book, Practices for Embodied Living will be released in 2024. Her award-winning CBC podcast Other People's Problems was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times as essential listening, and she is the co-developer of Katalyst Mental Health Ketamine Assisted Therapy program. What makes her feel alive is her daughter's laugh, her love for her partner and close friends, asking unanswerable questions, and spending time in or near the ocean. 

 

book :  The Wisdom of Your Body

instagram :  @hillaryliannamcbride

website : https://hillarylmcbride.com/

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:36:50 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Ericka Graham, Dani Hooper, Hillary McBride) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/hillarymcbride-PTgh3xT7 Hillary McBride, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, podcaster, and author, but underneath all of that she is a human, who loves asking questions about what it means to be human, how we heal and grow, and what it means to be a body. In this interview, Dr. McBride and Ericka Graham discuss eating disorders, mother-daughter relationships, and what it means listen to the wisdom of our bodies.

 

More info on Hillary McBride: She publishes written works for community and academic audiences about embodiment, trauma, eating disorders, mental health and spirituality; her bestselling book The Wisdom Of Your Body was released in 2021, and her next book, Practices for Embodied Living will be released in 2024. Her award-winning CBC podcast Other People's Problems was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times as essential listening, and she is the co-developer of Katalyst Mental Health Ketamine Assisted Therapy program. What makes her feel alive is her daughter's laugh, her love for her partner and close friends, asking unanswerable questions, and spending time in or near the ocean. 

 

book :  The Wisdom of Your Body

instagram :  @hillaryliannamcbride

website : https://hillarylmcbride.com/

]]> Body Wisdom with Dr. Hillary McBride Ericka Graham, Dani Hooper, Hillary McBride 00:53:55 Hillary McBride, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, podcaster, and author, but underneath all of that she is a human, who loves asking questions about what it means to be human, how we heal and grow, and what it means to be a body. In this interview, Dr. McBride and Ericka Graham discuss eating disorders, mother-daughter relationships, and what it means to listen to the wisdom of our bodies. Hillary McBride, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist, researcher, podcaster, and author, but underneath all of that she is a human, who loves asking questions about what it means to be human, how we heal and grow, and what it means to be a body. In this interview, Dr. McBride and Ericka Graham discuss eating disorders, mother-daughter relationships, and what it means to listen to the wisdom of our bodies. hillary mcbride, interview, eating disorders, embodiment, lifestyle, spirituality false full 1 1 dc0b2a57-bf02-4adb-8b67-c7b6dee90005 Curiously, with Ericka Graham- Trailer Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:13:02 +0000 chooper1516@gmail.com (Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham) https://curiouslywitherickagraham.simplecast.com/episodes/curiously-with-ericka-graham-trailer-ChXJAUJH Curiously, with Ericka Graham- Trailer Dani Hooper, Ericka Graham 00:02:05 Join Ericka and her guests each week, as they let “curiosity” lead discussions on faith, religion, science, mental health, and so much more! New episodes drop every Wednesday starting August 16th! Join Ericka and her guests each week, as they let “curiosity” lead discussions on faith, religion, science, mental health, and so much more! New episodes drop every Wednesday starting August 16th! false trailer 1