Cultural Controversy and Our Lives with Shannon Fisher

Physician Maureen Michele was faced with a medical challenge from an unexpected perspective: that of a parent. When her daughter received two different life-altering diagnoses, Maureen was already managing a full plate of career, household, and family responsibilities. Managing her daughter’s chronic serious illnesses tested her mettle in ways she could not have imagined, and the journey strengthened her fortitude in every area of life. Maureen’s success in managing this journey has added another title to her resume: Life Coach. Maureen now coaches parents of children with serious chronic illnesses, and she has written a book to help them learn to manage the stress and logistics of this parenting challenge. Reclaiming Life: A Guide for Parents of Chronically Ill Children weaves themes of identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts with specific suggestions on how to approach family caretaking responsibilities and goal-setting in general. She talks with Shannon Fisher about the helpful tips and tricks in the book that can turn an overwhelmed caretaker into a nearly-unshakable boss. ⁠Our Lives with Shannon Fisher⁠ delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on ⁠Spoutible⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠ at MsShannonFisher. #Authors #AuthorInterviews #Writers #Writing #MaureenMichele #ChronicIllness #Parenting #ShannonFisher #OurLivesWithShannonFisher #AuthorsOnTheAir #Physicians

Award-winning artist Amy Black speaks to Shannon about her nonprofit, Pink Ink Fund, which offers financial assistance to women for nipple and areola repigmentation (tattooing) post mastectomy. Amy's goal is to enable as many women as possible to have the opportunity to regain the natural coloration of their nipples, which is only possible is thru tattooing.  Pink Ink Fund helps ease the financial burdens along the path to complete healing. Amy attended the prestigious Columbus College of Art and Design.  After college, she interned at a tattoo shop and ultimately ended up buying the business from the owners.  She has been rated the Best Tattoo Artist/Studio in Richmond Magazine and Style Magazine multiple times, and was also named RVA Magazine’s Best Local Tattoo Artist. The Authentic Woman with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter:  @MsShannonFisher.  

This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website: https://www.press.org/newsroom/cnns-john-king-breaks-down-2020-election-coverage With a field of primary candidates as large as the Democrats’ in 2020, keeping up-to-date with election news is challenging. The process is even more daunting for political journalists who gather ever-changing data from candidates, pollsters, strategists, and voters across the country. Effectively analyzing and organizing this information into an easily digestible package for the public is a skill that takes years to develop. CNN’s John King, host of Inside Politics, has spent his career covering elections from nearly every angle. King talks to NPC Broadcast/Podcast team member Shannon Fisher about capturing the of-the-moment essence of elections, finding the pulse of America, and the manner in which media coverage of general elections differs from that of crowded primaries. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher Follow the National Press Club on Twitter: @PressClubDC #JohnKing #CNN #Journalism #NationalPressClub #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #Politics #2020Election #DemocraticPrimaries

Critically-acclaimed Science-Fiction author David Williams joins Shannon Fisher to discuss his multifaceted journey through the publishing landscape. Williams has written a host of long and short works of both fiction and nonfiction, which gives him a unique perspective on the publishing industry and the writing process as a whole. His work as a Pastor at Poolesville Presbyterian Church informs his writing immensely, with religious and theological themes throughout. This is a fun conversation about a wide variety of works! ⁠Our Lives with Shannon Fisher⁠ delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Spoutible⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠ at MsShannonFisher. #DavidWilliams #Pastor #Writing #Theology #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #Publishing #OurLives #OurLivesWithShannonFisher

Shannon welcomes Judy Batalion to talk about her new book, which was an instant New York Times bestseller, THE LIGHT OF DAYS: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos.  The book chronicles a group of unsung-until-now resistance fighters in World War II: young Jewish women in Poland who used every tool at their disposal to escape from and win battles against Nazis. The story has been optioned as a major motion picture by Stephen Spielberg. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Social Media: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC. #JudyBatalion #TheLightOfDays #WomensHistory #JewishHistory #WorldWarII #StephenSpielberg #MiamiBookFair2021 #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher

Historian Scott Satterwhite joins Shannon Fisher to discuss his book, A PUNKHOUSE IN THE DEEP SOUTH: THE ORAL HISTORY OF 309. For nine years, Satterwhite was among the residents who called a house at 309 6th Avenue in Pensacola, Florida home. With the help of donors, he has since purchased the property to restore it and preserve the history of the subculture that made the 309 Punkhouse a crossroads for many an outsider in Pensacola. The book features oral narratives by many of the home’s residents over the course of nearly three decades. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. Copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network, LLC. #ScottSatterwhite #Punkhouse #Punk #Subcultures #Pensacola #309Punkhouse #AaronCometbus #Cometbus #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher

Shannon talks to Maryam Henein, director of the award-winning film Vanishing of the Bees. This documentary, filmed across four continents, examines the mysterious disappearance of honeybees across the planet. The two will discuss this disappearance and the crisis (Colony Collapse Disorder) it has created for beekeepers who rely on bees to pollinate the fruits and vegetables being grown around the world. Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, details beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes' struggle to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts.  Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #VanishingOfTheBees #Bees #MaryamHenein #EllenPage #Beekeepers #ColonyCollapse #HoneyColony #Film #Documentaries #TheArts #Entertainment

Shannon Fisher welcomes Dr. Leslie Ann Jones, Medical Director at Woodlake Animal Hospital, to discuss alternative medicine for pets. In her veterinary practice, Dr. Jones combines Eastern medical techniques—like acupuncture, medical manipulation, and herbal remedies—with Western medicine to provide comprehensive care for her patients. This conversation dives into the fundamentals of these healing modalities and the surprising benefits they provide for animals. ⁠Our Lives with Shannon Fisher⁠ delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on ⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Spoutible⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Facebook⁠ at MsShannonFisher. #DrLeslieAnnJones #VeterinaryCare #Veterinarian #EasternMedicine #Acupuncture #AcupunctureForAnimals #HerbalRemedies #MedicalManipulation #LeslieJones #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #Healing #OurLives #OurLivesWithShannonFisher #AlternativeMedicine #WoodlakeAnimalHospital

Today, Shannon spoke with revered environmental activist Erin Brockovich about our nation's water crisis. We assume our water supply is safe because it is tested and treated by municipalities, but that isn't always the case.  Discovering impurities in a municipal water supply, and ultimately ensuring the situation is rectified, requires persistence, research, and commitment from community members. With the goal of educating and empowering communities in the fight for clean water, Erin Brockovich has written Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do About It, which is essentially a step-by-step handbook for local citizens to stand up for themselves and their health. The book is packed with helpful information about water quality and community activism in accessible, easy-to-understand terms.  Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. #ErinBrockovich #Water #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #Brockovich #Environment #WaterQuality #WaterPollution #CleanWater

Shannon welcomes Kristen Henning, an attorney who has spent 25 years representing Black youth in the juvenile courts of Washington, D.C. Henning also serves as the Juvenile Justice Clinic & Initiative Director at Georgetown University. The two discuss Henning's book, The Rage of Innocence: How America Criminalizes Black Youth, which examines America's societal fear of Black children and what can be done to rectify the situation. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought about the world in which they live. Follow Shannon on Social Media: MsShannonFisher. #KristenHenning #KrisHenning #BlackYouth #BlackTeens #Adolescence #Race #CriminalJustice #JuvenileJustice #CommunityPolicing  #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher

Encore Presentation of an important issue facing so many people in today's world. Shannon Fisher welcomes Harvard Medical School Instructor Dr. Jim Hopper on the 50th episode of The Authentic Woman. The two discuss the neurobiology of trauma - the manner in which the brain responds to physical or psychological trauma. This show examines the scientific reasons those who have experienced or are experiencing trauma can exhibit uncharacteristic behavior. Hopper explores the science behind response to trauma, including the different ways men, women, and children react to these experiences. He offers suggestions for overcoming these psychological (and physical) effects and how loved ones of those who are in need of healing can be supportive. Traumatic experiences include military combat, childhood sexual and/or physical abuse, experiencing sexual assault as an adult, physical assault or robbery, kidnapping or imprisonment, being in an accident, witnessing an accident, among others. Link to Washington Post article mentioned in the show. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Social Media:  @MsShannonFisher.   #JimHopper #NeurobiologyOfTrauma #ChildhoodSexualAbuse #Sexual Assault #Rape #PTSD #Combat #Anxiety #Trauma #PhysicalTrauma #EmotionalTrauma #Dissociation #Addiction #Depression #Survivor #Psychology #Psychiatry #Healing #Recovery #MaleVictims #Military #Police #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher

This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website: https://www.press.org/newsroom/presidential-candidate-talks-about-medias-coverage-2024-race The paramount role of the press in presidential elections is to inform the public about the issues and their voting options, and to act as a watchdog over government officials and candidates for public office. When one candidate for a major political party’s nomination is an incumbent president, do the other candidates in the race fade into the background of press coverage? What happens when a challenger comes from outside the political establishment? One 2024 presidential candidate has been vocal about the lack of mainstream news coverage her campaign has received, and we invited her on to Update-1 to talk about it. Marianne Williamson joins Shannon Fisher to discuss the specific responsibilities of the news media in covering the Democratic Primary race, how Williamson’s candidacy has been handled in the press, and what she thinks needs to change moving forward in terms of how presidential candidates are treated by the media. Follow Shannon on Twitter, Spoutible, Instagram, and Facebook at MsShannonFisher. #Marianne Williamson #NationalPressClub #PresidentialPolitics #UnitedStatesGovernment #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #2024Election #PresidentialPrimary #Writers #Press #Media #Politics

Don Mancini created the character of Chucky and has written, directed, and/or produced every film in the Child's Play franchise. In this podcast, Don tells Shannon how his career began, why he loves horror movies, and what it's like working in television. He also dishes about future Child's Play projects in the works!  Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #DonMancini #ChildsPlay #ChuckyTheDoll #Chucky #Horror #Film #TheArts #Entertainment

Shannon welcomes Colin Dickey to the show to discuss his new book, UNDER THE EYE OF POWER: How Fear of Secret Societies Shapes American Democracy. Dickey is the author of several books on hidden histories, a regular contributor to The New Republic, and a professor of creative writing at National University.  UNDER THE EYE OF POWER explores the role secret societies and conspiracy theories played in the formation of our nation and how they affect American culture and politics to this day. Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on topics we're often told to avoid in polite conversation. Follow Shannon on social media at MsShannonFisher. #ColinDickey #SecretSociety #ConspiracyTheory #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #UnderTheEyeOfPower #AmericanHistory #HiddenHistories #Writers #AuthorsOnTheAir

This podcast re-posted with permission from the National Press Club. To see the original podcast page for this episode, please go to the NPC website:  https://www.press.org/news-multimedia/audio/cybersecurity-journalists    Journalists are especially vulnerable to hackers trying to access sensitive, confidential data. With growing threats against press freedom around the world, reporters are frequent targets for both public and private sector snooping. It is more important than ever to protect data, drafts, and sources from prying eyes. In this Update-1 podcast, Dr. Andy Yen, CEO and co-founder of ProtonMail, speaks with NPC Broadcast/Podcast team member Shannon Fisher about cybersecurity for journalists. From Virtual Private Networks (VPN) to self-destructing email, there are many options available to journalists who seek to protect their sources, communication, and work. These services and programs, many of which are free to use, make it virtually impossible for outsiders to hack into device storage and email accounts. They provide peace of mind to both journalists and their sources that sensitive discussions will remain private. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher  Follow the National Press Club on Twitter: @PressClubDC  #Journalism #NationalPressClub #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #CyberSecurity #ProtonMail #AndyYen

Shannon Fisher welcomes acclaimed author Clancy Martin to discuss his new book, HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF: A PORTRAIT OF THE SUICIDAL MIND. This memoir powerfully depicts a mindset that is incomprehensible to many: the earnest contemplation of suicide. Offering an intimate glimpse of Clancy's personal reality for those trying to understand this concept, and comfort and commiseration for readers who are all too familiar with it, HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF helps readers come to grips with suicidal ideation. The book contains plentiful resources for people struggling with thoughts of suicide and those who have lost a loved one (or fear losing a loved one) to suicide. The best way to address this topic is to confront it head-on, which is what Shannon and Clancy do in this conversation. Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on topics we're often told to avoid in polite conversation. Follow Shannon on Twitter, Spoutible, Instagram, and Facebook at MsShannonFisher. #Clancy Martin #Suicide #SuicidalIdeation #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #MentalHealth #Depression #SuicidePrevention #Writers #Healing

Shannon's guest today is Dr. Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Yale University and the 2021 winner of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology. They discuss Dr. Anderson's latest book, Black in White Space: The Enduring Impact of Color in Everyday Life. If you have wondered what it is like for Black people to navigate spaces typically inhabited by White people, this conversation is for you! Cultural Controversy with Shannon Fisher delves deeply into the personal, political, and societal perspectives of the human experience. The show explores the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, community leaders, and everyday Joes and Janes and offers listeners food for thought on topics we're often told to avoid in polite conversation. Follow Shannon on social media at MsShannonFisher. #ElijahAnderson #BlackInWhiteSpace #Race #BlackInAmerica #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #AuthorInterviews #Ethnographer #AmericanHistory #Sociology #Writers #AuthorsOnTheAir

Start by Believing reveals the win-at-all-costs culture in elite athletics and higher education that enabled a quarter century of heinous crimes. For decades, osteopathic physician Larry Nassar was the go-to doctor for America's Olympians. Within this high-pressure world of competitive gymnastics, Nassar sexually assaulted and exploited hundreds of young girls under the guise of medical treatment.  In Start by Believing, John Barr and Dan Murphy investigate the largest sex abuse scandal to impact the sporting world. Through never-before-released interviews and documents they deconstruct the epic institutional failures and individuals who enabled him. When warnings were raised, self-serving leaders chose to protect their organization over the well-being of young people. Barr and Murphy tell the stories of those who fought back against the dysfunction within their sport to claim a far-from-inevitable victory and helped fuel the #MeToo revolution. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Social Media: @MsShannonFisher. #JohnBarr #DanMurphy #ESPN #LarryNassar #USAGymnastics #SexualAbuse #USAOlympics #OlympicGymnastics #ChildAbuse #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #MeToo #TimesUp

Shannon welcomes Philip Mudd, former Deputy Director of the CIA Counterterrorism Center and the FBI National Security Branch. He is also often seen as a commentator on CNN. His book, BLACK SITE: The CIA in the Post-9/11 World, explores the creation and management of the secret CIA detention centers and "The Program" of enhanced interrogation techniques used following the September 11 attacks.  Mudd interviewed dozens of officials for the book, and he offers a deep understanding of how the enhanced interrogation techniques were developed and how intelligence professionals prepared to talk to the world’s most hardened terrorists.  Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. #BlackSite #CIA #CentralIntelligenceAgency #EnhancedInterrogationTechniques #September11 #9-11 #PhilipMudd #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher #CIAPrisons #MiamiBookFair

Shannon welcomes media superstar Pat Mitchell to the show today. Pat was the first female President of both PBS and CNN Productions, and she has been a champion for women in media for decades. In her recent memoir, Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World, Pat offers excellent career advice and opens up about her unexpected career trajectory – and the importance of taking risks in work and in life. Our Lives with Shannon Fisher explores personal, political, and societal perspectives of the American experience. The show delves deeply into the worlds of writers, artists, celebrities, and community leaders and offers listeners food for thought on ways to better themselves and the world around them. Follow Shannon on Twitter: @MsShannonFisher. #PatMitchell #WomensMediaCenter #BecomingADangerousWoman #PBS #CNN #MSM #Media #AuthorInterviews #Authors #Writers #Writing #Books #AuthorsOnTheAir #Radio #Podcast #ShannonFisher #MsShannonFisher