"It's really important that we connect with one another and reach out for help when we need it, reach out for support when we need it, ask the questions that we don't know or understand...seek out resources. Now is not the time to hold back and try to handle everything on our own, because we're not alone in this."

CEW+ Podcast: Strength in the Midst of Change

This episode of Strength in the Midst of Change features Ellen Judge-Gonzalez, Director, Student Outreach and Academic Resources Program (SOAR), and LEO Lecturer I, Language, Culture, and Communication, CASL, UM-Dearborn. Ellen shares her insights on the importance of routine and pacing yourself, and taking the time to stay present and focused in the moment. Make sure to listen to the end to hear her suggestions for podcasts, recipes, books, and more.

Resiliency is best demonstrated in times of challenges. Join CEW+ Director Tiffany Marra as she talks to students, staff, faculty, and community members connected to the University of Michigan’s Center for the Education of Women+ (CEW+) in our podcast, Strength in the Midst of Change. Through this podcast, CEW+ seeks to create a safe place where you will be inspired by the stories of everyday people. Originally created to document the challenges resulting from COVID-19, CEW+ has expanded the podcast to include stories of combating racism through individual and organizational action. This podcast will continue to evolve as societal challenges shift over time. 

You can download and subscribe to Strength in the Midst of Change from — Apple Podcasts and SoundCloud.  Subscribe, listen, and enjoy!

Resource links:

• Podcast interview with Astronaut Scott Kelly (transcript)
• Brene Brown Podcast
• Playing for Change
• Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
• Depression Cake Recipe