Podcast

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Meet our guests

Dr. Jen Fraser has a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Toronto, is an award-winning educator, and the author of “The Bullied Brain” and “The Gaslit Brain.” She advises institutions and governments, and brings neuroscience into conversations about culture, ethics, and leadership.

In this powerful episode, we dive into the hidden impacts of bullying on brain health with the brilliant Dr. Jennifer Fraser, an award-winning educator. Drawing from her groundbreaking book, “The Bullied Brain,” Dr. Fraser reveals how societal norms often fuel bullying and what we can do to break the cycle. Whether you are an educator, parent, or changemaker, you’ll walk away with practical tools and hopeful strategies to inspire real change. Let’s rethink what is “normal,” challenge outdated paradigms, and build a future where empathy leads the way.

Dr. Barbara Vokatis is an expert and innovator in animal-assisted education, a professor, producer and host of “Get Inspired with Dr. Barb”, keynote speaker, and an award-winning author.

In this episode, Barbara Vokatis, Ph.D. shares her inspiring journey of partnering with the school system to better support neurodivergent children. One of her most innovative contributions is the integration of therapy dogs into schools. This is a journey that began with certifying her own dog. This deeply personal experience inspired her new book, Unshakable, which blends her insights as both a mother and educator into a call for compassion-driven transformation in education. What if embracing neurodiversity as a strength, rather than a challenge could revolutionize not only how we teach autistic students, but how we grow as educators, communities, and human beings?

Des Hague is an investor, author, keynote speaker, and advisor to many who has led global brands to success, returned over half a billion dollars to investors, and authored influential books on leadership and personal growth. His career spans executive roles, private equity investments, and mentoring startups, with a strong commitment to philanthropy and resilience.

In this episode, Des Hague shares his valuable insights on leadership, innovation, and the importance of emotional intelligence in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Discover how to harness technological advances, manage adversity, and cultivate a mindset of continuous learning to drive success. This episode is for anyone looking to elevate their leadership skills and make a meaningful impact!

Katelyn Carey is an acute care nurse and clinical educator who has spent over 20 years helping people survive and recover from physical and emotional trauma. Her background includes community, pre-hospital and hospital care where she has served as a clinical educator, a director, and a program coordinator for award-winning healthcare systems. For two decades Katelyn has been responsible for designing, building, and teaching programs that support caregivers in everything from community crisis nurseries to nurse and physician residency programs. Along the way she began to dive into the research behind effective communication and care in high-stress spaces. Now, as a TEDx and keynote conference speaker, Katelyn teaches others to increase their compassion and their effectiveness through the principles of trauma-informed learning, holistic wellness, and cognitive science. The tools and resources she has created have been utilized by cancer care organizations around the world.

In this episode, Katelyn Carey- BSN, RN introduces the concept of the ‘blowfish zone,’ a state of heightened emotional response that inhibits logical thinking and communication. She emphasizes the need for compassion over empathy in high-pressure situations. She also discusses her experiences in healthcare and the insights from her TEDx Talks.

Debby Klein is an innovative educational leader and expert in building high-performing professional learning communities. She is deeply passionate about integrating play and gamified learning into daily instruction to foster social-emotional learning, problem-solving, and critical math and literacy skills. A seasoned mentor and coach, her expertise is widely recognized, with career highlights including contributions to educational books like Caring School Leadership and various teacher resource books for mathematics instruction. She is an annual guest lecturer at Wheaton College and a cited contributor to the US Department of Education’s “Supporting Effective Educator Development” Research Program (2017 to present). Her notable accolades include the INSPRA’s Distinguished Service in Leadership award (2025), the Marguerite F. Key Fellowship (2018), and helping her school earn the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon (2015).