//podcastplus.net/feed/the-both-and-podcast~21dc303d An ongoing conversation between Ben Wilkoff and Jessica Raleigh use both hemispheres of their brains and their hearts to discuss matters of education, behavioral health, social justice, identity, and anything else that might require a Both:And Perspective. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:13:49 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/BothAnd12.mp3 In which Jess and I discuss (at length) just how we are teaching and parenting this fall with a raging pandemic. We also do a deep dive on how local school districts are spending their Covid-19 preparation funding and what it is that we want for children and educators as they return to the classroom (or don't).Weekly Challenge: Not getting sick or going crazy going back to school! Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:25:27 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/BothAnd12.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/BothAnd12.mp3 In which Jess and I discuss (at length) just how we are teaching and parenting this fall with a raging pandemic. We also do a deep dive on how local school districts are spending their Covid-19 preparation funding and what it is that we want for children and educators as they return to the classroom (or don't).Weekly Challenge: Not getting sick or going crazy going back to school! Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:25:27 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/08/BothAnd12.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd11.mp3 In which Jess and Ben discuss finding visual clarity, sharing space with others, sitting with uncomfortable privilege, and trying to find a possible way we can go back to school in the middle of pandemic. This week's challenge: Make one list of all of the things we are worried about and need to be addressed to start school and another list of worries from voices outside of the mainstream (educators and students). Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:31:24 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd11.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd11.mp3 In which Jess and Ben discuss finding visual clarity, sharing space with others, sitting with uncomfortable privilege, and trying to find a possible way we can go back to school in the middle of pandemic. This week's challenge: Make one list of all of the things we are worried about and need to be addressed to start school and another list of worries from voices outside of the mainstream (educators and students). Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:31:24 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd11.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd10.mp3 In which Ben and Jess see just how unempathetic people can be when faced with trauma and sadness. We also discuss sitting with discomfort, hiring for difference, and unlocking the next steps in our journeys of self-discovery. Weekly Challenge #1 - Sit with the most uncomfortable thing you can. Weekly Challenge #2 - Find a new way to express yourself and process your thoughts other than conversation. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:07:12 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd10.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd10.mp3 In which Ben and Jess see just how unempathetic people can be when faced with trauma and sadness. We also discuss sitting with discomfort, hiring for difference, and unlocking the next steps in our journeys of self-discovery. Weekly Challenge #1 - Sit with the most uncomfortable thing you can. Weekly Challenge #2 - Find a new way to express yourself and process your thoughts other than conversation. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 04:07:12 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd10.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd09.mp3 In which Ben and Jess Tackle the future of inclusive hiring and how to use legos as a form of meditation. We also go deeply into how we represent ourselves to the world in authentic ways, and how that is either homered and valued, or spectacularly not.This week's challenge: Find something playful that lets you spend time with yourself. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:22:19 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd09.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd09.mp3 In which Ben and Jess Tackle the future of inclusive hiring and how to use legos as a form of meditation. We also go deeply into how we represent ourselves to the world in authentic ways, and how that is either homered and valued, or spectacularly not.This week's challenge: Find something playful that lets you spend time with yourself. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:22:19 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd09.mp3 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd8.mp3 In which we discuss talking about Black Lives Matter with your children, Processing difficult and complex topics through art, getting unstuck by allowing your body to process information, leveraging media to practice emotions, the concept of Precedent, and the things we can do TOMORROW to change the world.Weekly Challenge: What is something you can do TOMORROW so that will eliminate the gap between where we are and where we want to be for social justice? Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:36:14 +0000 http://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd8.mp3 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd8.mp3 In which we discuss talking about Black Lives Matter with your children, Processing difficult and complex topics through art, getting unstuck by allowing your body to process information, leveraging media to practice emotions, the concept of Precedent, and the things we can do TOMORROW to change the world.Weekly Challenge: What is something you can do TOMORROW so that will eliminate the gap between where we are and where we want to be for social justice? Wed, 01 Jul 2020 04:36:14 +0000 https://media.blubrry.com/bothand/bothandpod.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/07/BothAnd8.mp3