Be the Change Radio

Brian Obach, professor of Sociology at SUNY New Paltz, works on environmental and sustainability issues on the SUNY campus and the local area. On the top of his agenda for creating real change and saving the planet? Run for office. Vote. Get involved.

Too Much Information returns to tell us about their current projects.

John Raffaele and other direct support professionals and self-advocates.

Amy Shoko Brown tells us the story of the Ugly Duckling and relates that tale to our own daily practice of belonging in our lives. Here’s a poem by Mary Oliver from New & Selected Poems (Harcourt Brace). Wild Geese You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your [...]

Leigh Fortson, author of Embrace, Release, Heal: An Empowering Guide to Talking About, Thinking About, and Treating Cancer. Leigh Fortson shares insights into the power of our mind-body connection, inspiring stories from people who survived cancer after being given a terminal diagnosis, and interviews with 20 experts on progressive cancer treatments – as well as [...]

Our guest is Hope Nemiroff, Executive Director, Breast Cancer Options. Breast Cancer Options is a grassroots organization focusing on Health Advocacy, Support and Education. The 10 Annual Complementary Medicine Conference – ‘A Holistic Approach to Breast Health’ – will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2011, 8am-6pm at SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz NY.

Tyrell Bennermon, Natasha Thomas and Shakiba Storts all lead programs at the New Hope Community Center on Smith St in Poughkeepsie. They share with us their passion for their work, their enthusiasm towards the young people who come to the Center, and their hopes and vision for the future. New Hope offers many programs at [...]

Nora Olsen is the author of a new novel for young adults, THE END: Five Queer Kids Save The World. Last fall, in response to the rash of teen suicides that made the headlines (and all the others that didn’t make the headlines) she organized a rally in Beacon in support of our youth. Zara [...]

In today’s show we’ll be discussing aspects of the structure, guidance and support that Amy uses in her life-coaching program. In the midst of a long winter, our shadow side, our negative habits and emotions, can grab hold with a fury or a dull ache. The conversation today will continue to Create A Bigger Container [...]

John Raffaele returns to discuss the code of ethics that he advocates for direct support professionals to strengthen their job skills and to improve the lives of the people whom they support.