Codependency: How to Heal and Grow

A Chat with Ronni Lundy

On today's show, we chat with Ronni Lundy, a celebrated author and editor who amplifies Appalachian voices while challenging the stereotypes so often attributed to our region. She is a James Beard Foundation Book of the Year Award winner and a founding member of the Southern Foodway Alliance. She'll be in Abingdon on July 21st for A Chef Chat: Broadening the Story We've Been Given, hosted by the VA Highlands Festival. Ronni's Playlist: John Hartford "Leather Britches" Tickets: https://vahighlandsfestival.networkforgood.com/events/43215-culinary-arts-traditions-chef-events [https://vahighlandsfestival.networkforgood.com/events/43215-culinary-arts-traditions-chef-events]

Tips for Working from Home

Remote work has plenty of perks, but there are also some challenges we can't ignore. On this episode, we'll talk about how to set yourself up for success! Sara's Playlist: "Fighting the Feeling" by Cailtin Krisko + The Broadcast

Overlook Hot Topic: Gender Politics

Gender identity is a hot topic. What do we get wrong about gender, and how do our ingrained ideas about gender affect us? How can we be more compassionate and respectful of our transgender and gender non-conforming community? Sara's Playlist: "I Never Came Out" by Adeem the Artist Reading Resources: "Stop Using Phony Science to Justify Transphobia" at Scientific American [https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/voices/stop-using-phony-science-to-justify-transphobia/] "Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ" at Human Rights Campaign [https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-and-non-binary-faq] "Tips for Allies of Transgender People" at GLAAD [https://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies] "Everyone Uses Singular 'They,' Whether They Realize It Or Not" at NPR [https://www.npr.org/2016/01/13/462906419/everyone-uses-singular-they-whether-they-realize-it-or-not] Transgender and Non-Binary Activists to Learn From: ALOK [https://www.alokvmenon.com/blog] they/them | On Instagram: @alokvmenon Schuyler Bailer [https://pinkmantaray.com/faqs] he/him/his | On Instagram: @pinkmantaray Ashlee Marie Preston [https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a36888551/thriving-as-a-trans-woman-ashlee-marie-preston-essay/] she/her/hers | On Instagram: @ashleemariepreston Raquel Willis [http://www.raquelwillis.com/bio] she/her/hers | On Instagram: @raquel_willis Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia [https://www.tapvirginia.org]

Female Fronted Roots Music

This episode features female-fronted acts who are slated to play the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Festival in 2022. Artists & Songs Played: Tanya Tucker "Bring My Flowers Now" Nicki Bluhm "It's Ok to Not be Ok" SG Goodman "The Way I Talk" Oh He Dead "Is it My Love" Wildermiss "Fallin" Jennifer Knapp "Undo Me" Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Lineup: https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/festival/lineup/#/

Codependency: How to Heal and Grow

Codependency is confusing! On this episode we explore definitions of codependent behavior and Sara shares her healing journey. Resources: Codependent No More by Melody Beattie The New Codependency by Melody Beattie Facing Codependency by Pia Mellody https://coda.org [https://coda.org] Sara's Playlist: "The Martyr" by John Paul White