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New Frontiers in Brain Stimulation

Behind the Miracle - July 12, 2024 06:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode Alex Danvers talks to Michelle Chacon about new developments in TMS research, and updates to the Sierra Tucson TMS program. They cover theta burst, or Express TMS; moving beyond depression to treat other conditions; and some exciting new developments in the research that may soon...

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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 3

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - July 04, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes
In this latest episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz continues his chat with Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. In this third and final part of Safaraz and Pat’s chat, they take a deep dive into the subjects of leadership and vision, as...

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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - June 27, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes
In this second part of three we delve into the world of further education leadership with Pat, a seasoned leader in the sector. In this particular episode, Pat shares insights on the importance of collaboration between colleges and employers, the evolution of colleges in meeting the nee...

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Pat Carvalho - Principal & CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College - Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - June 20, 2024 16:12 - 34 minutes
In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz welcomes Pat Carvalho, the principal and CEO of Birmingham Metropolitan College. Pat begins by discusses the recent successful Ofsted inspection and the college's journey towards becoming an outstanding institution. S...

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Teacher Wellbeing: The Key to Student Success

IB Voices - June 13, 2024 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
What can we learn from research on how to support student and teacher wellbeing? Jennifer Merriman, IB Global Director of Research, Policy, and Design, sits down with Magdalena Balica, IB Senior Research Manager, to discuss the science behind wellbeing, what we mean by it, and how we mi...

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Harm Reduction in Addiction

Behind the Miracle - May 17, 2024 06:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dr. Luke Peterson and Addiction Nurse Kristina Cabalfin have created a new program at Sierra Tucson to help people survive addiction. They provide patients with naloxone to block the effects of opioids, which can save lives. Dr. Alex Danvers talks to them about the work they do educating Sierra ...

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Men, Meaning, and Mental Health: A Conversation with an Existential Psychologist

Behind the Miracle - May 03, 2024 06:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode, we will hear from associate counselor Chris Bradshaw, who will be leading a discussion focusing on men's mental health.

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Charlotte Bosworth-Managing Director of Innovate Awarding-Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - April 25, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes
In this latest episode we return to Safaraz’s conversation with Charlotte Bosworth, the Managing Director of Innovate Awards. They return to the subjects of, skills development, education, and workforce evolution. Charlotte emphasizes the importance of adapting to employer needs, broadening sup...

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Freedom from Chronic Pain

Behind the Miracle - April 19, 2024 06:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dr. Maureen Schwehr is here to help you overcome your chronic pain. Dr. Schwehr has long taken an integrative, mind-body perspective on medicine, so it is no surprise that she's adding a new tool to her arsenal for treating chronic pain: Pain Reprocessing Therapy. In this episode, Dr. Alex Danve...

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Charlotte Bosworth-Managing Director of Innovate Awarding-Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - April 18, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes
In this brand-new episode of Canny Conversations Safaraz will be talking to Charlotte Bosworth, the Managing Director of Innovate Awards, an awarding organization making waves in the industry. Listen as Charlotte takes us through her journey, from a challenging upbringing to her impactf...

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Sue Thexton - Managing Director at One File - Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - April 11, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes
In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations Podcast, which is Series 5 Episode 30, We have the second half of Safaraz Ali’s conversation with Sue Thexton the Managing Director and EVP of One File, one of the technology leaders within the education sector. Their discussion continues, th...

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Breaking Through Depression with IM Ketamine

Behind the Miracle - April 05, 2024 06:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
Dr. Irfan Fauq is bringing intramuscular ketamine treatment to Sierra Tucson! In this episode, Dr. Alex Danvers interviews Dr. Fauq about how he's been using esketamine treatment to benefit mood disorder patients at ST, why he's so excited about bringing intramuscular injections of ketamine here...

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Sue Thexton - Managing Director at One File - Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - April 04, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes
In this brand-new episode of The Canny Conversations Podcast, Safaraz is in conversation with Sue Thexton, the Managing Director and EVP of One File, one of the technology leaders within the education sector. In the first half of their talk (you’ll be able to hear the second half next w...

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Jill Whittaker - The Executive Chair at HIT Training Ltd Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - March 28, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes
This week we will be re-joining Safaraz,s conversation with Jill Wittaker The executive Chair of HIT Training Ltd. Jill shares her journey and wisdom, emphasizing the importance of listening, continuous learning, and surrounding oneself with talented individuals. She reflects on her org...

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Full Spectrum Mental Health Care

Behind the Miracle - March 22, 2024 06:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode, Dr. Ryan Drzewiecki, Chief Clinical Officer at Sierra Tucson, talks about the integrative care model that he champions for mental health treatment. He discusses the way that specialty therapy is integrated with group therapy, one-on-one therapy, and medical care to create great ...

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Jill Whittaker OBE - The Executive Chair at HIT Training Ltd Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - March 21, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes
In this episode, Safaraz is in conversation with Jill Whittaker OBE from HIT Training, a long-standing advocate for the apprenticeship sector. In the first half of their two-part conversation, Jill shares her journey from growing up in the Midlands to receiving an OBE for her work in ap...

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Sharon Blyfield OBE - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited - Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - March 14, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes
In the second half of their fascinating chat, Safaraz talks to Sharon about her involvement in Scottish apprenticeships and her role in chairing a commission on race in apprenticeships. They discuss the challenges faced by multicultural backgrounds in undertaking apprenticeships and the...

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Recovery Inside and Out

Behind the Miracle - March 08, 2024 07:00 ★★★★ - 5 ratings
In this episode Kory Silva talks about his experience in leadership at Sierra Tucson, and how his perspective has been shaped by his own journey of recovery. Kory is one of several Sierra Tucson staff members who might be described as “wounded healers”—mental health professionals who have strugg...

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Sharon Blyfield OBE - Head of Early Careers Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Limited Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - March 07, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes
This week Safaraz is in conversation with Sharon Blyfield OBE, head of early careers at Coca-Cola Euro Pacific Partners. In the first half of this two-part chat, Safaraz and Sharon discusses her journey, her role at Coca Cola, and the organization's initiatives in apprenticeships, graduate prog...

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Scott Parkin Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 29, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes
This week we hear the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin from The Institute of Employability Professionals, they take a further look into the world of employability and professional development. In this half of their conversation, Scott reflects on his personal jour...

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Scott Parkin (Part 2) from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP)

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 29, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes
This week we hear the second part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin from The Institute of Employability Professionals, they take a further look into the world of employability and professional development. In this half of their conversation, Scott reflects on his personal jour...

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Scott Parkin Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 22, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes
In this episode we hear the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin, from the Institute of Employability Professional. Scott and Safaraz discuss the growth and impact of the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) and how Scott's leadership has propelled the IEP i...

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Scott Parkin (Part 1) from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP)

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 22, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes
In this episode we hear the first part of Safaraz’s conversation with Scott Parkin, from the Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP). The IEP is the international membership body for employability professionals, the people who support others gain work, progress in work, and reta...

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The Future of Classroom Digitization

IB Voices - February 15, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Dr. Matt Glanville, Director of Assessment, and Yoon Byun, Head of Digital Transformation, join in a conversation on the future of digitization in the classroom including benefits, limitations and challenges. Together they discuss AI technology, digital assessment strategy and increased...

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Lucy Hunte Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 15, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes
This week, Safaraz continues his conversation with Lucy Hunte, the National Program Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England. In this very insightful episode, Lusy reflects on her career journey and the impact she's making in the apprenticeship sector. She discusses the importance of ...

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Lucy Hunte Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 08, 2024 06:00 - 37 minutes
This week, Safaraz is in conversation with Lucy Hunte, the National Program Manager for Apprenticeships at NHS England. Safaraz and Lucy discusses her career journey working in apprenticeships, first at colleges and then moving to her current role at NHS England. She talks about how NH...

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Jonathan Foot Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 07, 2024 07:06 - 31 minutes
In this week’s episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz talks to Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Compass Group UK and Ireland. In part one of their conversation, Saf and Jonathan discusses his role leading the apprenticeship program at Compass Grou...

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Jonathan Foot Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - February 06, 2024 08:45 - 30 minutes
In this week’s episode of The Canny Conversations podcast, Safaraz talks to Jonathan Foot, Head of Apprenticeships and Early Careers at Compass Group UK and Ireland. In part one of their conversation, Saf and Jonathan discusses his role leading the apprenticeship program at Compass Grou...

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Sophie Norris Part 2

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - January 18, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes
Welcome back to the second half of this Canny Conversation, with our guest Sophie Norris, the Early Careers Manager at Bentley Motors, the iconic luxury car maker based in Crewe. In this episode, Sophie shares insights into her own career journey from studying events management in Manc...

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Sophie Norris Part 1

Canny Conversations Podcast by Safaraz Ali - January 11, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes
  Joining us In this episode is Sophie Norris, the Early Years Career Manager at luxury carmaker Bentley Motors Ltd. Sophie was born and raised in Cannock in the West Midlands, but now calls Manchester home after attending university there. Safaraz will be talking to Sophie about her i...