In this episode, Rachel talks with Emma Donovan, alternative therapist and inner work educator. Emma shares about her journey and the framework of internal family systems for integrating the parts of ourselves. They discuss Emma’s experience with yoga, therapy, coaching and working with clients and with herself to lead a life that feels whole.  Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Emma Donovan Show Notes Emma's Websites: www.alternativetherapystl.com and www.theinnerworkhub.com Emma's Instagram: @innerworkgirl Greta Thunberg Article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/02/greta-thunberg-responds-to-aspergers-critics-its-a-superpower Vinyasa Yoga School: https://vinyasayogatraining.com New Life Foundation: https://www.newlifefoundation.com/th/ Liz Gilbert on Super Soul Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqTZVc3yYxU Sukha and Sthira: https://charleyoga.com.au/sukha-sthira-yoga/ Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram. You can also visit my website at rachelvinciguerra.com for more information.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Andrew Rossi, News Director at the Bighorn Radio Network in Cody, WY, and formerly lead interpreter at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center. Andrew shares about how he has brought together his interest in dinosaurs and science and his passion for theater and performance. They discuss Andrew's philosophy around education and museums and his latest project. Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Andrew Rossi *Marked explicit for a couple minor curse words.*  Show Notes Wyoming Dinosaur Center: https://wyomingdinosaurcenter.org Bighorn Radio Network: https://mybighornbasin.com T.rexcellent YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECnl9xQDftBF040Jm-l11Q T.rexcellent Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/trexcellent65  Disney Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur, https://movies.disney.com/the-good-dinosaur Hello Neighbor Network: neighbornetwork.io Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram. Find additional information on my website: rachelvinciguerra.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Haley Fig Barber, a medical illustrator and designer from Ohio. Haley shares about how her interests in art and science led her to this unique career path. They discuss Haley's work to bring more accuracy, diversity, and equity to medical design with a focus on women's health and a new children's book project that Haley and Rachel collaborated on. Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Haley Fig Barber Show Notes Haley’s website: Haleyfigbarber.squarespace.com Instagram: @a.little.fig Ohio Wesleyan University: owu.edu Mary Canary & the Worried Felling: Rachel.vinciguerra/author Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram or visit my website rachelvinciguerra.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Tierra Thorne and Colleen Peddycord, two social workers who started a luxury picnic business. They share about how the organization got started and their commitment to equity and being a values-driven organization in everything they do. They discuss their friendship and being one of a small group of minority-owned businesses making a difference in Pittsburgh. Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Tierra Thorne and Colleen Peddycord Show Notes Blanket and Board, https://www.blanketandboard.com (social media: @blanketandboard) University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work, https://www.socialwork.pitt.edu Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Shelli Reeves about her work with Reframe History. Shelli shares about her path and mission to create space and platforms for African American stories that are often distorted by our society. They discuss Shelli's recent exhibit, The Rise of Black Glenville, and the value of democratizing history so it's accessible to everyone and each person can see their story represented. Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Shelli Reeves Show Notes Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51152447-caste Third Space Action Lab, https://3rdspaceactionlab.co Start with Why by Simon Sinek, https://simonsinek.com/product/start-with-why/ Ohio Wesleyan University, https://www.owu.edu Twitter and Instagram: @shelli_reeves Email: [email protected] Sign up for Shelli’s email list: reframehistory.org Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram. Find my website at: rachelvinciguerra.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Anna Harsh, Director of Allegro Dance Company, choreographer, and podcaster. Her touring dance company performs authentic Italian traditional dances and has toured the USA and Italy. Anna shares about facilitating creation, community, and history through her journey creating an Italian dance company. They discuss the many hats that Anna wears as Director and how her passions have led her to new connections and communities.  Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Anna Harsh Show Notes Allegro Website: https://allegrodancecompany.net Anna's Podcast "The Dance Floor": https://anchor.fm/anna-harsh Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Alecia Dawn Young. Art, social justice, reproductive justice, serving black women, and wellness have been through lines in her work for Alecia's entire life. In 2018 she combined these threads when she created YOGAMOTIF – exploring creativity as a wellness practice through #yogapaintparty workshops and, now, prenatal yoga. Alecia shares about her work supporting healing and creation through yoga, art, and prenatal yoga centering Black women. They discuss Alecia’s work, lessons learned, and the paradoxes we face in U.S. society celebrating our bodies and listening to their innate wisdom.  Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Alecia Dawn Young Show Notes YOGAMOTIF (https://yogamotif.com and https://www.instagram.com/yogamotif/) Yoga Roots on Location (https://www.yogarootsonlocation.com) Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast on Instagram. Find more on my website: rachelvinciguerra.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

Each episode for season two, Rachel talks to multi-passionate people who have brought together aspects of themselves or their passions in life that might be unexpected. In this trailer, she shares the inspiration for Season 2 and some words of advice from the first three episodes.  Get Connected: Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast on Instagram rachelvinciguerra.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with Morgan Overton, a Pittsburgh-native, artist, organizer, and Policy Associate for the Women's Health Activist Movement Global. Morgan shares about her work in politics and community organizing. They discuss the upcoming presidential election and how we can both support politicians with policy ideas we believe in and hold them accountable. Morgan reflects on how her artwork has been at the intersection of political engagement and her own wellbeing particularly in her portrait of Antwon Rose II. Morgan shares her advice for using your talents to advance change while also taking the time you need to care for yourself. Host: Rachel Vinciguerra Guest: Morgan Overton Show Notes Mo in the Studio (Etsy): https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoInTheStudio @mointhestudio (Instagram) Antwon Rose II Portrait by Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcST_HgVj8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Young Democrats of Allegheny County: https://m.facebook.com/YDofAlleghenyCo/ Pittsburgh's Gender Equity Commission: https://pittsburghpa.gov/gec/ 1Hood Media: https://www.1hood.org Get Connected Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support

In this episode, Rachel talks with long-time friend Kelsey Ullom about the intricacies of perception, learning, and service while abroad. Kelsey shares some frameworks for how universities, students, and lifelong learners can think about their travel that allows for more complex thinking and the importance of sharing a honest view of a place that doesn't draw on stereotypes when you return. Rachel and Kelsey talk about some examples of single-minded and open-minded thinking from their time in Haiti.  Show Notes Nadinne Cruz and Community-Based Learning, https://ccel.umn.edu/nadinne-cruz The Dali Lama and Emotional Disarmament, https://www.dalailama.com/news/2020/prayer-is-not-enough-the-dalai-lama-on-why-we-need-to-fight-coronavirus-with-compassion White Fragility, Dr. Robin DiAngelo, https://www.robindiangelo.com/publications/ Write to Be https://writetobe.org No White Saviors Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/nowhitesaviors/ Campus Compact Fair Trade Learning, https://compact.org/global-sl/ftl/ Get Connected Email me, Rachel, with thoughts and ideas for future episodes: [email protected] and follow @paradoxiapodcast and @rachelvinciguerra on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rachel-vinciguerra/support