Making a Difference with Pizzazz
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -My podcasts are about telling your story and being inspired to make changes happen in real time.
Exerting courage, vulnerability, and grit are the great lessons in life to make positive changes in ourselves and in our communities. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
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Let's Go Sociology!
April 03, 2024 01:35 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBDid you know that Introduction to Sociology classes are in danger of being extinct in the Florida Public Colleges and Universities? The reason for the banning this liberal arts course is that knowlege of inequities toward others will lead to people wanting to create an equitable society in the US. Does this ideology make any sense to you in the 21st Century? Listen on how Sociology courses, Particularly,Introduction to Sociology actually empowers you to make positive changes in your co...
Is a Life Worth Saving during a Pandemic?
March 08, 2024 01:03 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBCollin Killick, Executive Director from the Disability Policy Consortium talked about how his agency lobbies for state laws to protect the rights of persons with disabilities in housing, healthcare, pandemics, workplace, and many other areas. For more information, go to www.dpcma.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
An Interview with Prolific Author, Lisa Shea
January 30, 2024 01:19 - 12 minutes - 22 MBLisa Shea is an author of 500 plus books, painter, business owner, teacher, and volunteer for the Blackstone Valley Art Association in Massachusetts. Enjoy listening to a few of Lisa's books on "Diners," in which one character has autism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Interview with New York Times Bestseller Karen Fine, DVM
December 06, 2023 18:59 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBDr. Karen Fine is a Veterinarian and New York Times Bestseller for her book, "The Other Family Doctor." Dr. Fine wrote about her experiences treating dogs and cats in her practice. She writes about the lessons she learned from the animals she treated such as death and dying, and euthanasia. Dr. Fine also talks about the stressors that she and her colleagues encounter in their jobs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
The Fight for Equal Rights
October 09, 2023 18:08 - 27 minutes - 51.4 MBWelcome Joe Bellil, from Easter Seals, VP of Public Affairs and Youth Services, and Mike Kennedy, Accessibility Access Coordinator, from the Center for Living and Working current issues affecting persons with disabilities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Sociology and You: Episode 1-Racism and AI Technology
July 29, 2023 02:42 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MBAI Technology can be a blessing and a curse. Learn more about its effects on Racism and in the college environment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Energy Foods that Nourish our Bodies.
April 18, 2023 00:43 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBListen to Bettina Zumdick, Founder, Teacher, and Author from the Culinary School of Medicine talk about the benefits of eating energy foods that nourish our bodies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
The HeartWell Institute
April 05, 2023 00:48 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBLearn how the HeartWell Institute offers educational programs to decrease your stress through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness meditation. The HeartWell Institute is a non-profit committed to serving the BIPOC and LBGTIA communities in Central Massachusetts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Learn how the STURDY Act can prevent tip-overs against young children and babies.
February 26, 2023 19:30 - 28 minutes - 53 MBKim Amato, Founder of Meghan's Hope and Vice President of Parents Against Tip-Overs, talks about the STURDY Act that can prevent tip-overs against young children at home. Ms. Amato speaks about her advocacy efforts after she lost her three year-old daughter, Meghan, who died from a dresser tipping over her several years ago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Lisa Shea, Author of 500+works and Artist
January 27, 2023 02:28 - 12 minutes - 22 MBListen to Lisa Shea talk about her different genres of writing books and creating different kinds of artwork. She is the President of the Blackstone River Art Association in Massachusetts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Interview with Tom Ingrassia, Award Winning Author and Motown Historian
November 17, 2022 01:48 - 28 minutes - 52.9 MBHear Tom Ingrassia, talk about his award-winning books, "One Door Closes and Another Opens" and "Reflections of Love Supreme: Motown through the Eyes of Fans." He also talks about his upcoming documentary based upon the first book mentioned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Deb Falzoi, Founder of Dignity Together talks about Workplace Bullying
October 12, 2022 12:49 - 28 minutes - 52.5 MBDeb Falzoi talks about her work in advocating for workplace bullying laws across the US and in Massachusetts. Deb and I are both survivors of workplace bullying and Deb now advocates and coaches individuals who were bullied at work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Miller Chat interviews Dr. Clermont on Infectious Diseases such as COVID and Monkeypox
September 15, 2022 18:08 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBHear Dr. Clermont, retired MD, educate the community on infectious diseases such as Monkeypox, COVID, the Flu and Polio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Breath with Dr. Patience Hemenway
June 10, 2022 21:05 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDr. Hemenway, Ph.D talks about her book, "Breath with Me" and her story on how she used her breath to feel calmer. The episode also talks about tips children can use due to being overscheduled and not engaging in free play. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Baking for a Better Shrewsbury
April 13, 2022 18:05 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBFirst show with guests Bridgette Hylton and Sanam Zaer talking about racism while cooking brownies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Hindis Libaries
April 04, 2022 16:32 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Hindis Libraries was co-founded by Leslie Gang from New York to donate picture books for children in need. Listeners will learn about the excellent work this organization does to improve literacy rates by reading books for children around the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
What Services and Programs are available for persons who are blind and visually impaired.
March 15, 2022 00:16 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBCome hear my guest, Amy Ruell, LICSW, talk about her organization's different services and programs for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Hear the reasons on why it is so important for mental health counselors and other healthcare professionals need to learn sensitivity training in working with this community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Interviewing Child Author, Grace Hemenway, of "I am Dynamite."
November 17, 2021 14:11 - 29 minutes - 54.6 MBCome Hear Grace, a 9-year old fourth-grader talk about her first book, " I am Dynamite." This book is about Grace's story as competitior and winner of several state and national tournaments in Karate. Children will be inspired to learn how grit, self-determination, and tenacity can motivate you to achieve your dreams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Access for All
October 09, 2021 01:03 - 30 minutes - 55 MBHear Joe Belli from Easter Seals and Mike Kennedy from the Center for Living and Working talk about promoting access for all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Interview with the Co-Founders of the National Museum of Mental Health Project
May 20, 2021 22:02 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBThe National Musuem of Mental Health Project is an online virtual exhibits of changing people's atitudes and understanding toward mental illness. Find out how you can participate in this project. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Death and Dying Series
May 13, 2021 15:52 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBToday's first episode will talk about the taboo of talking about death and dying and the purpose of death cafes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
Interview with Elizabeth Hylton, Poet and Author
May 04, 2021 14:38 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBRobbin Miller interviewed Poet and Author, Elizabeth Hylton, about her new poetry book titled, "pelu ife" Poems about Love, Relationships, Hurts, and Life Lesson. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
BreakTime Cafe: Solving Teen Homelessness
March 27, 2021 14:53 - 28 minutes - 52 MBCarrie Schoen, co-founder, talks about how his non-profit empowers homeless teens to learn valuable work skills who give back to their community in Boston, Massachusetts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
The Runaway: Stray Part 2
February 10, 2021 13:55 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Runaway is the second book in the Stray Series about Woody's adventures as a rescued dog. Read how he escapes from his loving home and the adventures his family goes through to find him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
The Stray: The Story of Adopting our Dog, Woody.
December 18, 2020 15:21 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBRead about the exciting adventure of EJ's family adopting his dog from the local Animal Rescue Center. EJ was 9-years old when he co-wrote his first picture book with me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robbin-miller/support
The Story of Courageous Girls and Women who dared to play Baseball
December 16, 2020 21:36 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis podcast is a past interview I had with my colleague about Girls and Women in Baseball since the 19th Century. The audience will learn how each player cultivated courage to play a male only-dominated sport, Baseball since the birth of this sport in the 1800's. Toward the end of the interview, I talk about my memoir chapter book, "Breaking Barriers: A Girl's Dream to Play Little League with Boys," in 1975, in which I share my struggles, shame, and courage to cross the diamond. Not many...
Being in the Arena: Learning to Get Up Again
December 13, 2020 15:08 - 33 minutes - 31 MBI am a survivor of Workplace Bullying. Listen to my story on how I dropped face down in the arena and learned through painful learnings on how to get up again. If anyone has any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. If anytime during this presentation, you feel triggered or upset, please contact your therapist or support person. This presentation is for educational purposes only as I felt telling my story helped heal me from my traumatic experiences. --- Support this...