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Good Things from Lemonada
Good Things from Lemonada Media is a podcast about the good people in the world who are rolling up their sleeves and working hard to make things better. Each week, we'll be talking about this country's most complex and confounding issues in an effort to affect systemic change, with a rotating cast of incredible guests and Lemonada hosts. From the dire condition of the American foster care system to the decline of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, protecting democracy, and more, we’re…
Episodes
Good Things from LemonadaDon’t Think Your Vote Matters? Think Again.
Many voters “roll off” their ballots after voting at the top of the ticket, leaving races at the bottom empty. Host Maya Rupert talks to Sister District…
Good Things from LemonadaAccountable Care is Changing Healthcare
Too often than not pregnant patients in the U.S. leave their provider feeling like concerns weren’t carefully listened to or things weren’t properly explained…
Good Things from LemonadaFrom Partner to Caregiver
For years, Kim Moy cared for her kids and husband, while helping to care for her parents – an experience she describes as being in a “pressure cooker.” Being a…
Good Things from LemonadaIndianapolis: Saving Lives Through Criminal Justice Reform
In the final episode of our CAPS series about community violence intervention work we talk about how improving the criminal justice system is a huge piece of…
Good Things from LemonadaBaton Rouge: Saving Lives Through Violence Prevention
In the third episode of our series about The Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) and its partner organizations making a difference in communities across…
Good Things from LemonadaNewark: Saving Lives Through Credible Messaging
In the next episode of our series about The Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS) and its partner organizations spearheading community violence…
Good Things from LemonadaBaltimore: Saving Lives Through Hospital-Based Care
In this special 4 part series, we’ll be highlighting The Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS), a coalition of organizations working to intercept and…
Good Things from LemonadaStuck in the Sandwich Generation
A big chunk of family caregivers in this country are part of the “sandwich generation” – people caring for young children and aging parents at the same time…
Good Things from LemonadaStopping Violence Before It Starts
In this special episode, Lemonada co-founder Stephanie Wittels Wachs sits down with the leaders of the Coalition to Advance Public Safety (CAPS), an…
Good Things from LemonadaStonewall National Monument Visitor Center
June is Pride month and in this episode Gloria talks to Efrain Guerrero, the executive director of The Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. They are…
Good Things from LemonadaThe Future of Work
In this episode of Good Things, Gloria talks to Adrian Haro, the CEO of The Workers Lab, about the future of work. In the future they discuss, ensuring that…
Good Things from LemonadaWho Is a Criminal? with Toni-Michelle Williams
This bonus episode is brought to you with support from The Marguerite Casey Foundation. V sits down with Atlanta-based artist, celebrated community organizer…
Good Things from LemonadaListen Now: Are You Authentic Enough? With Mitra Jalali and Cheniqua Johnson
When women of color run for political office, they are scrutinized for every flaw. They’re expected to be everything for everyone – they must be authentic, but…
Good Things from LemonadaFostering a Better Future (with Sandra Gasca-Gonzalez and Lisa Guillette)
When young adults leave the foster care system they’re left trying to find housing or employment on their own. Oftentimes, the thing they yearn for the most is…
Good Things from LemonadaThe Future of Foster Care
In the third and final episode of our miniseries on foster care, we hear from David Ambroz, a national poverty and child welfare advocate and author of the…
Good Things from LemonadaThe Case For Fostering Older Children
In this second episode of our miniseries on foster care, we hear from Jeanie Gaskill, a parent who connected with her kids through The Dave Thomas Foundation…
Good Things from LemonadaThe State of American Foster Care
This episode is the first episode in our three-part series where we’ll be talking to some leading change makers in the foster care and adoption space, who are…
Good Things from LemonadaPublic Funding For Public Good
There’s a lot of power in philanthropic work – it’s a way to dole out money to communities directly affected by issues, but it’s also an opportunity to reclaim…
Good Things from LemonadaBringing you 'Good Things'
Good Things, from Lemonada Media is a show about all the capeless superheroes out there working day in and day out to make things better for the rest of us…
Good Things from LemonadaHow Do I Cultivate Hope Over Despair? With Rami Nashashibi
In the late 90s, sociologist and organizer Rami Nashashibi encountered Chicago communities facing poverty, gun violence and substandard housing. Rather than…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Does It Feel to Be Vulnerable in Front of the World? With Lena Dunham
Putting yourself out there — the good, the bad, the ugly — in the social media age can be a high-risk, high-reward endeavor, to put it mildly. Few people know…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Manage My Anxiety? With Kelsey Darragh
There’s no way to have gotten through the last few years without some anxiety. But comedian and mental health advocate Kelsey Darragh has been experiencing…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Can I Be Happier in My Relationship? With Elizabeth Earnshaw
Despite what we’ve learned in fairy tales during our childhood, there’s no such thing as the perfect relationship. Marriage therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw has…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How to Forgive an A**hole with Nadia Bolz-Weber
Being a religious leader doesn’t mean you're an expert at practicing forgiveness. Lutheran minister Nadia Bolz-Weber says being in quarantine gave her the ego…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Can I Use My Voice For Social Change? With Brandon Kyle Goodman
The murder of George Floyd was shocking and changed all of us — regardless of our racial identities. For nonbinary activist, actor and writer Brandon Kyle…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Can I Accept My Body and My Fears? With BJ Miller
Thirty years ago, Dr. BJ Miller had an accident that changed his life forever. He was out late one night messing around with his college buddies, jumped up on…
Good Things from LemonadaIntroducing Pop Culture Happy Hour
We're sharing an episode from a podcast we love called Pop Culture Happy Hour. In this episode, Aisha Harris talks to Brittany Luse and Odie Henderson about…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Re-Parent Myself? With Tara Schuster
Waking up to the realization that you drunk-dialed someone the night before can be pretty embarrassing. But for Tara Schuster, it was life changing. The night…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Talk to My Kids About Their Mental Health? With Lily Cornell Silver
Lily Cornell Silver knows that being in your 20s is hard. Being in your 20s and navigating COVID-19, college, grief, and your mental health can feel completely…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Stop Beating Myself Up? With Alauna Curry
Dr. Alauna Curry is like every other therapist out there – a regular person with struggles and pain just like the rest of us. And in 2017, when her marriage…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Can I Have a Great Sex Life? with Dr. Alex Katehakis
Sex therapist Dr. Alex Katehakis started studying sex in her 30s, after years of struggling to build and maintain romantic relationships. Her early work in the…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Jen Curran
Comedian Jen Curran thought she was having a normal pregnancy, but then the complications started. Her doctors told her to lose weight, but they were wrong…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting Giving Yourself Permission to Feel with Marc Brackett
Marc Brackett isn’t the first person to feel like an emotional wreck after a disagreement with their partner, family, or friends - and neither are you…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Find Love (Again)? With Ricki Lake
Ricki Lake opens up about shaving her head, losing a beloved husband to suicide, meeting the new love of her life and learning to love herself in her 50s. This…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting Do I Deserve Self-Compassion? With Dr. Kristin Neff
Loving ourselves is not easy. Author Dr. Kristin Neff says in order to actually love yourself you must be willing to turn toward pain, forgive others, and talk…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Forgive People
Are you holding onto a grudge and want to get to a place where you can forgive that person? Claire gives you some tips on how to get to a place where you are…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Let Go of Toxic Relationships
Are you looking to get out of a toxic relationship? Claire gives you some tips on removing yourself from unhealthy relationships of all kinds. Plus, she…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How to Survive One of the Hardest Years of Your Life with Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl Strayed gets real about being a broke bestselling author, comparing herself to other moms, practicing self-compassion - and then struggling all over…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Handle Health Anxiety
Do you worry that every headache you get is being caused by a brain tumor you’re sure you have? Claire gives you some tips on how to grapple with health…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Be Kinder to Yourself
Do you tend to beat yourself up over every mistake you make? Claire gives you some tips on how to cultivate more self-compassion. Plus, she answers a question…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Can I Connect to the People I’ve Lost? With Medium Fleur
Do you believe in psychic mediums, or are you a skeptic? Turns out you don’t just have to be one or the other. Claire was pretty skeptical when she first met…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Stop Checking Your Ex’s Instagram
Are you frequently checking out your ex’s social media accounts? Whether it’s a romantic or platonic ex, Claire gives you some tips on how to stop checking up…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Curb Your Doomscrolling Habit
Are you guilty of doomscrolling? Claire gives you some tips on how to cut down on this compulsive habit. Plus, she answers a question from a listener whose…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting Why Don’t I Feel Comfortable in My Own Body? With Courtney Wyckoff
We’ve all probably heard that we should try and love our bodies, which seems like an impossible standard to reach — especially after motherhood. MommaStrong…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Cope with Uncertainty
Are you struggling right now with all the uncertainty in the world? Claire gives you some tips on dealing with the stress that uncertainty can cause. Plus, she…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Create a Mental Hygiene Routine
Could your mental health use a boost as we wind down 2022? Claire gives you some tips on how to develop a mental hygiene routine to help you close out this…
Good Things from Lemonada59. How Can Grief Affect Our Brains? With Bruce Perry
For Dr. Bruce Perry, a renowned brain development and trauma expert, understanding how traumatic life events shape our brain’s stress response and other…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: What You Should Know About Psychedelic Therapy
Are you curious about psychedelic therapy? Claire lays out the basics about this increasingly popular therapy technique and gives you some tips for learning…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Support a Grieving Child
Are you looking for guidance as you try and comfort a child who is grieving? Claire gives you some tips on developmentally-appropriate ways to help a grieving…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Can I Lead a More Purposeful Life? With Rabbi Steve Leder
Pain. Suffering. Grief. These are all things most people try to avoid. But Rabbi Steve Leder knows his life is more purposeful because it was transformed by…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Find a Good Psychic Medium
Have you considered seeing a medium to connect with a loved one who has died? Claire gives you some tips on ways to find a good psychic medium and how to get…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Cope with Anxiety When You’re Grieving
Are you experiencing anxiety alongside your grief? Claire gives you some tips for managing the anxiety that commonly accompanies grieving. Plus, she answers a…
Good Things from Lemonada58. How Can Music Help Us Understand Grief? With Samora Pinderhughes
In The Healing Project, multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes processes the raw emotions of grieving and explores the sociopolitical issues that fuel…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Cope with Guilt When You’re Grieving
Are you beating yourself up for something you said or did before someone you loved died? Claire gives you some tips on ways to alleviate some of the guilt you…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: How to Support a Grieving Friend
Do you want to be there for a friend who is grieving but feel unsure what to say or do? Claire gives you some tips on ways to comfort and show up for someone…
Good Things from Lemonada57. Are We Finally Ready to Listen to Women's Sides of Stories? With Laura Warrell
In Laura Warrell’s debut novel Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm, a cast of women seek love, redemption, and belonging in a story grounded in the world of jazz and…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: Why Do People Lie to Their Therapist?
Do you find yourself lying to your therapist? Claire gives you some tips on what to do if you don’t feel like you can be fully honest in therapy. Plus, she…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: Why Do People Ghost Their Therapist?
Do you feel like ghosting your therapist? Claire gives you some insight into why you might be wanting to do this and shares some tips on other approaches you…
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Go On After Losing My Partner? With Tembi Locke
Tembi Locke was 41 years old when she lost her husband to a long illness, leaving her to parent their young daughter alone. Tembi wrote about her journey…
Good Things from LemonadaAdvice from Claire: What to Do When You’re Crushing on Your Therapist
Do you have a crush on your therapist? Claire gives you some insights into why this may be happening and gives you a tip on what to do about it. Plus, she…