The Time When..: Recent Episodes
Chris Mclean
Hear the stories of real people as they describe defining moments in their lives. Through rich conversations people open up about their life stories.
In Today’s episode I am talking to principal Mark Pruitt about how he got into education and what it is like being a principal especially during these challenging times with COVID.
Part 2 of a 3 part interview with two of my childhood friends Danny and Rich as they both attended the same college but discovered how the social, athletic and academic pressures of college changed their friendships.
Part 1 of a 3 part interview with two of my childhood friends Danny and Rich as they both attended the same college but discovered how the social, athletic and academic pressures of college changed their friendships.
Exploring deeper into health and wellness we meet with Heather who is on her own personal wellness journey. Heather then discuss the human microbiome in our guts and how it effects all aspects of our mind, body and life. Heather then explains what benefits she has personally experience with Plexus supplements to control the microbiome in her own gut.
Experience the funny story of my family going glamping for the first time. Listen to our reaction to seeing our site for the first time and the trials, tribulation and fun times we had glamping. Find out if we would do it again.
Episode 22 a yoga instructor at Serenity Yoga Studies takes us on a journey of how her life lead her to focusing more on mindfulness. She then provides insight as to how we can incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives. Be sure to visit and subscribe to her Youtube channel Yoga Strong with Debby for some great yoga videos for yoga students of all levels.
Today’s episode is the third in our series of everyday people telling a story of their experiences in school growing up. Todays guest is a white woman who went to school with mostly black and hispanic students. Katie tells an interesting story of what it was like to be one of the few white people in school and how it has shaped her life. Make sure you listen to the 2nd episode of the interview with Katie where we have an open and honest discussion about race in American today and how many white people may be feeling today about their role and how they can help bring about change.
Part two of my interview with Katie Varga the original interview was to capture her experience growing up being white going to a predominantly black high school but after the interview we kept recording as we continued the conversation discussing race and how she could help bring about change. If you haven't already make sure you listen to part one of this interview with Katie Varga she discusses what it was like to go to school as a white woman with mostly black and hispanic students.
Dr. Lynette Overby shares her story of moving to an integrated school and the challenges she faced. She explains how dance was her saving grace and then talks about the opportunities within dance for the African American community. Lynette shares some famous African Americans who often aren't taught such as Harriet E Wilson and Dave the Potter. Lynette is also the founder of the company sharing our legacy.
Guest Michelle Feby explains what it was like to attend a new school that had been just integrated. She tells the horrific story of protestors outside against the school integrating and the lasting scares that has left on her. She tells of the fighting amongst the different races and how they were eventually able to come together.
This episodes discuss the Tulsa massacre and why many believed it was disrespectful for President Trump to host a rally there on Juneteenth. The episode continues on to explain the history behind Juneteenth and ways it is celebrated today. To learn more about Juneteenth and making it a federal holiday visit nationaljuneteenth.com
In this episode our guest, host of the Whatever Happened to Common Sense show E. Gerard touches on some thought provoking social injustice topics. Hear his thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and what it is like to balance having a professional career while still trying to bring about social change. E. Gerard also shares interesting statistics on black on black crime and his hope for the future. Make sure to subscribe to the Whatever Happened to Common Sense show and follow them on Facebook @ weusecommonsense.
Tarawa Cartwright is Public Relations director at Choice Funeral Homes in Philadelphia PA and is an ordained Elder and serves as Pastor of the National Temple Worship Center and shares how he got started in the funeral business and how he had to adjust to being around the deceased. Tarawa also explains how the funeral home industry as well as his ministry has adapted and responded to the COVID pandemic. For your funeral services needs visit https://www.gchoicefuneralchapelinc.com/ or visit where he serves as pastor at https://national-temple-pentecostal-church-of-god.business.site/
This episodes guest Ashley Miller explains how her family began camping and some of the experiences they have lived through in their camping. Ashley provides insider knowledge to help the listener start their own camping excursions. Follow Ashley and her families trips on their Instagram page, @campingmillers.
Author and 2019 Moonbean Children's Book Award Silver Medalist Kate Szegda takes us on a ride as we learn what inspired her to write her book Pharmacy Girl and the fascinating things she discovered about her family and about the World in 1918 when it was battling the Spanish Influenza. Kate then compares the Spanish Influenza with COVID-19. To purchase Kate's book go to https://www.amazon.com/Pharmacy-Girl-Spanish-Influenza-Detwiler-ebook/dp/B07NM31MX9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=pharmacy+girl&qid=1590247190&sr=8-1 or visit our website thetimewhen.net.
In High School one of my best friends dad decided to paint his house and he made the mistake of hiring me and two of my best friends to do it. The week turned out to be a disaster but we loved every minute of it and we got together to relive that experience.
While fighting in Afghanistan, Recovery Mindset Coach Garret Biss leads us through a journey of how he found his purpose in life. Now Garret works with people in their addiction recovery process though his program Thriving in your recovery. Garret takes us through the four areas we need to balance to have a fulfilling life. To learn more information visit Garret's website thrivinginyourrecovery.com or email him at garret@garretbiss.com. You can also purchase Garret's books on Amazon, The Spheres Approach to Happiness and fulfillment and First steps to thriving in recovery.
Learn how a teacher didn't just start a garden at her school she started a whole movement. Learn how to start a garden at home or at a school and how to grow it. How to write grants to get funding to pay for your garden. By partnering with a non-profit Healthy foods for Healthy kids Melissa was able to implement curriculum as well as enough food to donate from her garden.
In this special Mothers Day ed. Mothers of different ages and diverse backgrounds give advice to other mothers to help encourage them on this Mothers Day.
Mothers of different ages and backgrounds were asked to answer the question, What are the Joys of Motherhood. Hear the different answers as these women reflect on their lives as mothers and the joy it has brought them.
In this two part interview with Dr. Prillaman we learn about her experiences when she lived in Ecuador for two years while she was in the Peace Corps. Dr. Prillaman lived in a small town in the northern mountain region of Ecuador and had limited electricity and no running water. In part two of this interview we learn how Dr. Prillaman's life changed when she returned home from Ecuador and what she learned living without a lot of the luxuries she had grown accustomed to in America.
This episode is the first of a two part series where Dr. Barbara Prillaman tells us about her life in the Peace Corps. In this first part she explains why she went into the Peace Corps and what type of training she received before she left. She describes this small town in the northern mountain region of Ecuador where she lived for two years without running water and limited electricity.
Our guest Tiffany Gallagher takes us on a journey of how she started as a hotel room cleaner and rose to multiple jobs in the hotel industry. She was then able to transition to her current job as a tourism industry consultant. Tiffany then gives the listeners some hidden gem locations to visit. Tiffany also explains some methods travelers can use to get discounted hotel rooms. For more show details visit thetimewhen.net
This episode we interview George Scott. George explains his background and what enabled him to earn a DI scholarship. He goes on to explain how his interest in sports changed and he moved into the music career but eventually found himself returning to football. This story is one of determination and GRIT and is a lesson of how to use sports to advance your life.
In this episode we hear the story of music artist Princess Lee. We hear about her background in music growing up and how she decided to enter the music industry. Princess provides useful information for people wishing to enter the music industry. Discover where Princess gains her inspiration to create her music and where you can go to hear her music.
Hear from author Chimere McLean as she first explains how she became a teacher and then found time to also become a published author of children's books. She explains the self publishing process as well as finding an illustrator. Shen then gives helpful advice to parents to raise their children with a love of literature and learning. For links to purchase her books go to thetimewhen.net
Episode 1 takes you on a journey of my weight loss roller coaster. The journey has been in the making for over three years and it explains the turning point in my life that lead me on this path. Use this episode as in inspiration for your own personal weight loss journey.