How We Can Help | Sandy Fowler | Episode 128

Today’s show is very short and has 2 segments focused on what we can do to help others. The first segment is about one of our sponsors and how they help us make a difference and save lives. In the second, Sandy takes a look at what she’s learned from the events of the last couple weeks. She shares her thoughts and plans for her parenting and for the podcast so we can work together to change our society and end racism.

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A Favorite Quote from the Show: 

“Ask your teen or twenty something about what’s happening. Ask what they know. Ask how they feel and what they think about it. Listen to them without jumping in and telling them what to do and what to think. Ask what they want to do about it.”

High Points From Our Conversation on How We Can Help Others:

Mariah Roberts was 3 days old when she was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. She needs transfusions to curb pain and save her life.

Donating blood can feel like a small thing but it’s a huge thing to the person who needs blood.

Every pint of blood can save up to 3 lives.

Blood donation centers run under strict safety protocols and they have instituted additional measures to protect everyone from Covid-19.

Blood supplies are low right now. People haven’t donated due to Covid-19 and summer is traditionally a slow time for donations. However, people still get hurt, need surgery, have babies, and deal with chronic disease and they need blood. If you live in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, or Ohio, go online and schedule a time to donate today. Versiti Blood Donation Centers—Stronger Together! If you live somewhere else, contact your local blood donation center.

George Floyd was killed and there is so much pain around this event. There is fear and backlash. But there is also opportunity, an opportunity to affect real change around racism.

As parents we can ask our teens what they know, feel, and think about this. Open up conversation and have the difficult conversations around racism. Help them process any trauma and take action.

I will be taking steps to learn, to see, and to change my actions.

Mighty Parenting is going to continue airing our regular shows but I’m also going to check the content calendar and ensure we have shows that help us raise empathic, accepting adults by covering acceptance, inclusion, diversity, gender, and race.

Resources:

Movies that highlight racism and help start conversations: 

Just Mercy https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-news/warner-bros-just-mercy-george-floyd-protests-1009103/?fbclid=IwAR2cz6rj5pFdKSCk6AUdzMABIH-ADWeakqPAIf8uSq70U6MF_8b9Y2m02W8 

13th https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8 

Black history movies that tackle racism: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/black-history-movies-that-tackle-racism 

Free Video Course:

Raising Equity https://raisingequity.teachable.com/p/popular-raising-equity-videos 

Books:

Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King

How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Our Host Sandy Fowler:

Sandy Fowler is a stress-relief coach, emotional-wellness speaker, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people make powerful choices that impact their lives in the best possible way. Whether she is speaking to a group, hosting a podcast, coaching a client, or guiding a Divine Sleep® guided meditation session, she is always helping busy women and parents find simple ways to make life better. Her natural curiosity paired with her down-to-earth, practical approach to living, working, and prospering allows her to help them reduce stress, create emotional wellness, and take their lives back from the busyness of modern-day living.

Our Sponsors: 

Versiti Blood Donation Centers—Stronger Together!

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