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Latest Episodes:

Honoring Ken, Chuck, And RBG Sep 22, 2020

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We found a way to joyfully gather with Julie's family over the weekend to celebrate her dad's 87th b-day. We also lost a national treasure and a personal mentor. Good news/bad news. Discussing it all on today's episode.

Joy?? In 2020?? It's Possible! Sep 15, 2020

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John has somehow stumbled upon a sacred reservoir of generalized contentment that's been getting him through his days. We retrace some of our recent steps in an attempt to understand how this phenomenon came to be, and if its replicable for us all, this week on Better!

Managing Your "Micro" For Mental Health Sep 02, 2020

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Today we are talking about why it is important sometimes to focus back in on the smaller picture, and how to ground yourself and keep things moving and positive.

On Campus Aug 26, 2020

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Fresh from John's bday getaway, today we are talking about what we are hearing from some kiddos on campus. It's heavy out there. We need to make it better. We eke out an upbeat takeaway at the end!

How To Reset And Recharge Aug 11, 2020

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Today we are talking about ways to re-frame and refresh what might seem a bit bleak - and how to look with some optimism at your options and next steps.

Instagram Live Back To School Q&A Aug 04, 2020

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John is answering your questions about everything back-to-school in these very complicated and stressful times.

Back To School And Back To Laughter Jul 27, 2020

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Today we are weighing in on the super complicated upcoming school year and also talking about how to remember our sense of humor and lean into it in the coming days!

The Tao Of These Times Jul 14, 2020

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On today's episode we are doing a check-in on the stress and anxiety of these unprecedented, complicated, often discouraging times and how we all need to step up for each other. We laugh a little, too.

Black Lives Matter Jun 11, 2020

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Today we are doing our best to join the conversation, speak up, chime in. We are talking about our experience at the Chatham Peace Walk over the weekend and how we can move forward and contribute to positive change.

A Privileged White Man On Race Jun 02, 2020

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It’s been a tense week. In this brief episode, John would like to take a few minutes to share his thoughts on white privilege and the current situation in America.

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MY HOOD MY BLOCK MY CITY — Chicago Small Business Relief Fund

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“It’s Not Regular” — An incredible speech from MHMBMC Founder Jahmal Cole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDG691lZNy0

Ant-Racism Resources For White People (Books/Articles/Films/Organizations, etc.)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR38-lKSbRIAew4Xrc8H7OWBOn7b8cNjBXFPHW5AalElHEExPf6zKw3Gtm0

Bail Funds/Legal Help By City

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