Behind the Admissions Curtain: What Colleges Really Want

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

Breaking the Cycle: Overcoming Adversity

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this motivating episode, Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Alan Lazaros to hear his incredible story of overcoming hardship. After going from a stable life to struggling financially, Alan discovered key lessons about self-improvement that can change the industry. This episode dives into why optimizing personal success matters and shares tips for viewers to stay focused on their goals, even when life gets overwhelming. Who is Alan Lazaros? At age 2, his father passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, Alan questioned everything he was doing in life. He questioned who he was and the choices he was making. He was at an all-time low and decided to change his trajectory forever. Although he had a successful career in Corporate America, he made the hard decision to start his own business dedicated to helping others get to the Next Level in their life, love, health, and wealth. He is the CEO of the Next Level University podcast, a global top 100 podcast with over 2300 episodes, listened in 180+ countries. You can find Alan: On the web: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com [https://www.nextleveluniverse.com] On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros [https://www.facebook.com/alan.lazaros] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88 [https://www.instagram.com/alazaros88] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanlazarosllc] On YouTube # 1: https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelUniversity [https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelUniversity] On YouTube # 2: https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessGrowthUniversity [https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessGrowthUniversity] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/np2J28-5G-0 [https://youtube.com/live/np2J28-5G-0] 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 4, 2026

The Hidden Struggles: Trauma and Learning in Foster Care

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow and guest Sharon Dunlevy highlight the significant effects of trauma on children's learning capabilities in foster care. They examine how exposure to drugs, alcohol, and physical abuse can hinder academic progress and emotional well-being. Tune in to discover actionable steps foster parents can take to support their children's educational rights and needs. Educational advocacy involves understanding those rights and striving to ensure they are upheld in the educational system. Who is Sharon Dunlevy? Sharon Dunlevy is an educational advocate for children in foster care. It is her mission to bring the educational needs of children in foster care to the attention of those who can change policies and practices that would give more children in foster care the ability to succeed educationally, the foundation for their ability to succeed after leaving care. Her primary work includes training foster parents on the educational laws that affect children in foster care and how to use those laws to ensure these children graduate successfully. But Sharon is not just a trainer, she is also a speaker and influencer. She has recently participated in two speaking competitions with the intent of bringing attention to those needs, winning fan favorite in the second competition. You can find Sharon: On the web: https://sharondunlevy.com/ [https://sharondunlevy.com/] On Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/fostercaretrainingtoday [https://www.facebook.com/fostercaretrainingtoday] On Facebook (group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/fosteradoptivefamilies [https://www.facebook.com/groups/fosteradoptivefamilies] On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharondunlevy72 [https://www.instagram.com/sharondunlevy72] On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharondunlevy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharondunlevy/] On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharondunlevy [https://www.tiktok.com/@sharondunlevy] By email: sharon@sharondunlevy.com Purchase Sharon's ebook, "From Placement to Graduation and Beyond: How to Navigate Education in Foster Care. The Path Forward," here: https://fostercaretrainingtoday.com/ebook [https://fostercaretrainingtoday.com/ebook] Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/SwaHEGZu1YY [https://youtube.com/live/SwaHEGZu1YY] 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: January 13, 2026