ConverSapiens Podcast

#14 - Cara Jewell: Group Homes & Foster Care

Cara Jewell worked as a House Parent for girls group homes in Alabama. In this episode of ConverSapiens, she joins us to talk about the foster system and her experience in it. The foster system is in constant need of new foster parents and volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, you can find more information at adoptuskids.org [https://www.adoptuskids.org/adoption-and-foster-care/how-to-adopt-and-foster/state-information/alabama]. You can also contact local group homes to volunteer and learn how you can help. If you enjoy the show, visit our website at conversapienspodcast.com [https://conversapienspodcast.com/]. You can support the show by becoming a patron through our Patreon page and by liking ConverSapiens on Facebook and other social media platforms.

#13 - GMDL Turner: Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons is a cultural phenomenon that has grown like wildfire since its inception in the 70s. The world's definitive table-top role playing game has influenced the video game industry in countless ways and continues to grow, despite its association with the 1980s. This week Turner from the Gimme Da Loot podcast joins ConverSapiens to enlighten us on the history of DnD and give us an in depth look at a game that has massively impacted our culture. Check out Turner's podcast here! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gimme-da-loot/id1532841264]

#12 - Ben Kitchings: The History Voyager

Ben Kitchings is the host of The History Voyager, a 2020 podcast that is aimed (in the current season) at documenting the historic context and background of the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918. On his show, Ben explores the true stories of the Spanish Flu to compare and contrast it with the current COVID19 pandemic. He interviews different experts in Spanish Flu era history as well as modern people to learn how the coronavirus has impacted their lives. In this episode of ConverSapiens, we jump down a few historic rabbit holes that include discussion of the Spanish Flu and COVID pandemics, the collapse of the Roman Empire, the rise of cryptocurrency and what it all could mean for the future of the United States. Check out The History Voyager on apple podcasts [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-history-voyager-season-1-the-spanish-flu-pandemic%2Fid1514051637%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2GU9fGd-T1bvH6A0rjG2kyrVz0w84P-5hYeV0PlWBZvjtI5lzQpFr0wQg&h=AT2RT6uu-vkelBVCY8pI1HadHfzCfGj5JBReAzaUJuzKsJgbbFwHdvn4sCbMWetBQZbnfFLqyqyYsKG4DPDvGkgFvxdmK8r2Lq9OPnSgp1Omhi6lvvkIBcOKYsFfRRVJ2PQ] or anywhere else podcasts are played!

#11 - Jordan Crestwood: Within the Flame

Jordan Crestwood is the author of the apocalyptic tale Within the Flame: After the Fall, a new fiction series that explores the dark depths of the human psyche when confronted with the collapse of society and the nature of true heroism in the face of utter chaos. Crestwood (pen name of Josh Geckles) has been a lifelong writer who only recently entered the public sphere with the publication of After the Fall, Book 1. In this episode of ConverSapiens, he discusses his process as a writer and some of the influences on his life that led to the creation of the Within the Flame series. Check out Within the Flame: After the Fall Book 1 [https://www.amazon.com/Within-Flame-After-Fall-Book-ebook/dp/B08CGWDCH9] on Kindle/ Amazon today! Where you can find Jordan: jordancrestwood.com facebook.com/jordancrestwood twitter.com/jordancrestwood instagram.com/jordancrestwood

#10 - Krista Thom: The Woman Who Never Sits

Krista Thom is a woman who has not sat down in nearly 3 years! Due to a sitting disability caused by sciatica, shew must either stand or lie down at all times. Sitting causes her a whole host of issues including extremely painful cramping and eventual sleep deprivation as a result of nights full of pain. Even sitting for a short period of time causes these symptoms for her. In this episode of ConverSapiens, she shares with us about her life full of lots of walking, tons of standing, and some lying down, but no sitting. My Upright Life:https://myuprightlife.com/ [https://myuprightlife.com/]Krista's website, which is about living with sciatica and a sitting disability.   Sitting Disability Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/sittingdisability [https://www.facebook.com/groups/sittingdisability]One of the few online support resources for those dealing with sitting disabilities.   BackFitPro:https://www.backfitpro.com/ [https://www.backfitpro.com/]This is the website for Dr. Stuart McGill's company. He ran a research lab at the University of Waterloo that investigated low back issues. Krista mentions his books, Back MechanicandLow Back Disorders. Both can be found on this site.