Reid Connect-ED Podcast

S8 E5: Making the Most of College Courses In the age of AI where information and knowledge can be found in a split second, this episode dives into the purpose of a college course and shares wisdom, ideas, and strategies...

S8 E4: A Deeper Connection with Our Dogs and Ourselves Grace Chon is an acclaimed photographer and author, former art director in the advertising industry, podcast host, and is on a journey to help people recognize and...

In this episode Alexis & Jerry meet with Adam Lewis, M.A. - head of school at Catholic Memorial High School in Boston, MA - to discuss the current landscape of supporting adolescent boys. We have an in depth and...

S8 E2: Character Development w/Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby Clark In this episode, Gerald and Alexis spoke with Dr. Scott Seider and Dr. Shelby Clark on the topic of developing character, with a context of how to...

In this episode, we are joined by two professors from Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education who specialize in the research and practice of sport and performance psychology - Dr. Edson Filho and Dr. Carly...

S7 E10: Athlete mental health In this episode, Alexis interviews Gerald about the topic of athlete mental health. Gerald shares his wisdom and perspective from his expertise as a licensed psychologist along with his...

S7 E9: Reading and the Brain w/ Dr. Maryanne Wolf In this episode, Alexis and Gerald were honored to be joined by Dr. Maryanne Wolf, one of the leading experts on the science of reading. Dr. Wolf shares a tremendous...

S7 E8: Preparing to Launch into the Workforce In this episode, Gerald and Alexis discuss how young adults can make the most of their years after high school, whether in college or not, to prepare for their future in the...

In this episode, Gerald and Alexis explore the experience of social anxiety for the second time on this podcast. In this discussion, we try to normalize social anxiety as it relates to the internal human drive for...

S7 E6: Disabilities & Accessibility w/Dr. Luis Pérez and Mia Laudato In this episode, Alexis and Gerald have an in depth discussion about the topic of disabilities and accessibility with two experts in the field of...

S7 E5: The Negative Impact of Hazing In this episode, we are hoping to shine a light on the topic of hazing with an expert on the topic, University of Maine researcher and professor, Dr. Elizabeth Allan. In this very...

S7 E4: Youth and Social Media Use In this episode, Jerry and Alexis speak with Dr. Alison Yeung about how youth engage with social media. This episode broaches topics of mental health, child development, education...

S7 E3: Autism and Executive Functions w/Dr. Susan Faja In this episode, Gerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Susan Faja - clinical psychologist from Boston Children’s Hospital - to discuss executive functions among...

S7 E1: Parenting anxious youth w/Dr. Meredith Elkins and Dr. Julia Martin Burch In this episode, Gerald and Alexis sit down to chat with child psychologists who have expertise in parenting anxiety youth - Dr. Meredith...

Many aspects in life can feel intense or overwhelming. In a world where so much can seem unpredictable and uncontrollable, we can anticipate that feeling distressed is inevitable. As we kick off season 7, episode 1...