Ashley and Christiana discuss topics from Episodes 12 (Chris Poulos) and 13 (Flor Edwards) while drawing on personal examples and a few laughs along the way!
#12.5 & 13.5: Ashley and Christiana discuss topics from Episodes 12 (Chris Poulos) and 13 (Flor Edwards) while drawing on personal examples and a few laughs along the way!
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Show Notes:
1:10 - Expanders….and headgear?
4:47 - An explanation about “Expanders" - in the inspirational way (not in the headgear way)
11:45 - Expungement for state crimes vs federal crimes (referring to Chris Poulos’ episode), along with the privilege that comes from having certain economic opportunities
15:10 - The dean’s office story from Episode 12 (super inspirational!) + breaking barriers and stigma
23:10 - The sex offender example: being reactionary vs. prevention
31:13 - When is society made whole?
37:45 - Transitioning into Flor’s story
50:08 - Discussing not being allowed to think/feel a certain way
53:28 - Ashley’s childhood story about animals having souls
1:07:41 - Being open to new information
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