Beyond the Scale: Understanding the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

The Power of Representation: Living with a Disability - A Return Visit

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join host Gabrielle Crichlow as she welcomes back guest Robin Simpson for her sixth visit! In this episode, the ladies delve into Robin’s follow-up to her first appearance on the podcast, where she initially shared her pursuit of a master’s degree. Now, she discusses her pursuit of a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Robin also shares her experiences in using generative AI to support student learning. She emphasizes the need for school accommodations while embracing her own neurodivergence, namely ADHD and dyslexia. Gabrielle and Robin highlight the urgency of increasing the presence of neurodivergent Black women in academia and showcase the strength found in community and diverse voices. Who is Robin Simpson? Robin Renee Simpson holds an Associate degree in Human Services from New York City College of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan College. She earned her Master’s degree in Childhood and Special Education (Birth–Grade 2) from St. John’s University in 2022. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, pursuing a PhD in Education with a focus in Philosophy of Education. She is an adjunct professor and the creator of the GUIDE Framework (Simpson, 2024), a structured approach to using generative AI to support student learning. In addition to her academic work, she is a Residential Family Group Daycare owner and a Master Life Coach. Her work focuses on social justice in education and supporting twice-exceptional learners, with an emphasis on helping students understand how they think and learn. You can find Robin Simpson: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577355294427 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577355294427] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miss_robins_daycare [https://www.instagram.com/miss_robins_daycare] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-simpson-01363011a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-simpson-01363011a] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cherish9801 [https://www.tiktok.com/@cherish9801] On Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/cherish5162 [https://www.reddit.com/user/cherish5162] By email: simpsonrobin@ymail.com Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ryMs74ndOgI [https://youtube.com/live/ryMs74ndOgI] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: April 11, 2026

Calm Under Pressure: Managing Test Anxiety (Part 2)

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow welcomes back Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether to continue to explore effective methods for eliminating test anxiety and performance fear. This is a must-watch for parents who want to equip their kids with tools to reprogram their minds for success through hypnosis and NLP. Discover how to “get in state” before exams or presentations, along with breathing techniques and grounding exercises to help young learners face their tests with confidence. Who is Craig Meriwether? Craig Meriwether is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy helping people eliminate the negative emotions and limiting beliefs that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential. For over 12 years, Craig has been helping people heal from early childhood trauma, helping cancer patients with pain control, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, students with test anxiety, children with nightmares, entrepreneurs with confidence, athletes with peak performance, and anyone who may be dealing with overwhelm, fear and anxiety. Craig has created Ace Any Test, the most comprehensive course for test anxiety relief so people can eliminate anxiety around exams, auditions, job interviews and public speaking, as well as increase confidence and self-esteem. You can find Craig: On the web # 1: https://arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy.com/ [https://arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy.com/] On the web # 2: https://aceanytest.com/ [https://aceanytest.com/] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaIntegrativeHypnotherapy [https://www.facebook.com/ArizonaIntegrativeHypnotherapy] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/az_integrative_hypnotherapy/ [https://www.instagram.com/az_integrative_hypnotherapy/] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy [https://www.youtube.com/@arizonaintegrativehypnotherapy] Program Yourself For Confidence – Download 5 Free Recordings Today! https://aceanytest.com/boost-your-confidence [https://aceanytest.com/boost-your-confidence] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/EKNlfQ6P3aM [https://youtube.com/live/EKNlfQ6P3aM] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: March 17, 2026

Beyond the Scale: Understanding the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join Gabrielle Crichlow and expert Dr. Evan Nadler as they tackle the pressing epidemic of childhood obesity. Discover why it’s crucial to view this issue as a disease rather than a lifestyle choice. They’ll explore the environmental and genetic factors contributing to this alarming trend and debunk common myths surrounding weight loss in children. Who is Dr. Evan Nadler? Evan Nadler is The Nation's leading Pediatric Bariatric Surgeon who has been treating children with obesity for over 20 years. He is now on a mission to help both children and adults overcome obesity with expert care, education, and innovative solutions. A Childhood Obesity Treatment Pioneer with a goal to transform the lives of 100 million people battling the disease of obesity. He is currently writing a book, has a YouTube channel, and has started a pediatric telemedicine weight management practice to help address the gaps in access to care nationally. With grants from the National Institutes of Health to study the science and biology of the fat cells in the body, his unique perspective encompasses everything from laboratory studies to patient care. You can find Dr. Nadler: On the web: https://www.obesityexplained.com/ [https://www.obesityexplained.com/] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550939374779 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550939374779] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obesity_explained/ [https://www.instagram.com/obesity_explained/] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanpnadler/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obesityexplained [https://www.youtube.com/@obesityexplained] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@obesityexplained [https://www.tiktok.com/@obesityexplained] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/9Aq02ljuqsg [https://youtube.com/live/9Aq02ljuqsg] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: March 12, 2026

Unveiling Your True Self: An Insight into Personality

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join host Gabrielle Crichlow as she welcomes life coach Eric Gee, who brings over twenty years of experience in personality-based life coaching. Discover the four archetypes: Gatherers, Hunters, Shamans, and Smiths, and learn how Eric's exclusive assessment tool can illuminate your true ambitions and objectives. This episode explores the general importance of personality assessments in understanding oneself, enhancing personal growth, and finding an authentic path free from external influences. Eric's methods have positively impacted more than 20,000 students, parents, and teachers. Who is Eric Gee? Eric Gee has administered personality-based life coaching for more than 20 years. He built a successful education company that used his personality typing method to better the lives of more than twenty thousand students, parents, and teachers. As creator of the Youtopia Project website and the Youtopia 16 assessment, he has disseminated his method to over half a million users since the website’s creation in 2016. His coaching program has been used in companies (Hulu, Disney), universities, and over forty school districts. You can find Eric: On the website: https://www.projectyoutopia.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.c.gee/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_power_of_personality/ On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gee-3565a79/ Take Eric's assessment: https://youtopiaproject.com/youtopia-16-assessment-2/ Purchase Eric's book, "Power of Personality: Unlock the Secrets to Understanding Everyone in Your Life―Including Yourself!", on Amazon: https://a.co/d/08LMNF81 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/VtPA8XwWVM8 [https://youtube.com/live/VtPA8XwWVM8] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: March 4, 2026

The Grammar Gap: Bridging the Knowledge Divide

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow welcomes Patty McGee to address the systemic challenges of grammar education. Why aren't we spending enough time on this crucial topic? Together, they explore the barriers teachers face and provide actionable solutions that help educators prioritize grammar while nurturing creativity. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!  Who is Patty McGee? Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator with a passion for transforming classrooms into spaces where language and learning come alive. With decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and advocate for delightful literacy practices, Patty has worked alongside educators across the country, partnering to unlock the full potential of their students through innovative and practical teaching strategies. "Not Your Granny’s Grammar" is her third book. You can find Patty: On the web: https://pattymcgee.org/ [https://pattymcgee.org/] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmgmcgee/ [https://www.instagram.com/pmgmcgee/] On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@pmgmcgee [https://www.threads.com/@pmgmcgee] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-mcgee-36507926/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patty-mcgee-36507926/] Purchase Patty's book, "Not Your Granny’s Grammar," here: https://www.corwin.com/books/not-your-grannys-grammar-288198 [https://www.corwin.com/books/not-your-grannys-grammar-288198] Promo: Use code "Save20" for 20% off and free shipping Additional resource: https://www.middleweb.com/52349/welcome-the-fanboys-grammar-fan-club/ [https://www.middleweb.com/52349/welcome-the-fanboys-grammar-fan-club/] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ouriAsjkVTU [https://youtube.com/live/ouriAsjkVTU] Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA ******************************************** Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow [https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlow] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360] Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservices] On X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013 [https://www.x.com/ASATS2013] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/] On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices [https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservices] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013 [https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013] On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com [https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com] Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com] Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe [https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe] Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO [https://tapit.us/cipPJO] Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast [https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcast] Support us: Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013 [https://cash.app/$ASATS2013] PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013 [https://paypal.me/ASATS2013] Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013 [https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013] Zelle: success@astepaheadtutoringservices.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support] Original date of episode: February 25, 2026