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WE Talk is a podcast that explores the role of Waldorf Education in helping children, parents, and families thrive in an ever-changing world. WE Talk is brought to you by Shining Mountain Waldorf School and hosted by Nita June.
ABOUT THE HOST
Nita June is a Waldorf School graduate, attending SMWS from K-12.
After studying Theater and English at Barnard College, Nita worked as actor, director, violinist, and teacher in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder and Santa Barbara. She holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University and is the Creative Director and Founder of DogStar Theater Company. When not directing, Nita works with both young adults and adults as a counselor and life coach. As host of WE Talk, Nita brings her skills and experience with performance together with her passion for supporting others to find their purpose in the world.
Introduction music for all episodes was created by SoundDotCom.com.
ABOUT THE HOST
Nita June is a Waldorf School graduate, attending SMWS from K-12.
After studying Theater and English at Barnard College, Nita worked as actor, director, violinist, and teacher in London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder and Santa Barbara. She holds an MFA in Contemporary Performance from Naropa University and is the Creative Director and Founder of DogStar Theater Company. When not directing, Nita works with both young adults and adults as a counselor and life coach. As host of WE Talk, Nita brings her skills and experience with performance together with her passion for supporting others to find their purpose in the world.
Introduction music for all episodes was created by SoundDotCom.com.
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On this episode:
- Competing in track and field at a Division I school
- Balancing majors - philosophy and Computer Information Systems
- Advice to a young athlete
On this episode:
- The art of navigating change
- Cultivating sustainability in community relationships
- How to apply learned skills in various capacities and jobs
- Community-minded visioning for a better shared future
On this episode:
- Traveling the world as a documentary producer
- The gifts of a Waldorf education in filmmaking, communication, and relationship
- Finding purpose and beauty in the everyday
- Following one's interests to find one's passion
One this episode:
- Explorations of life as a Zoom student at Boston University
- Reflections on past inspirations leading to present-day endeavors
- Inspired plans and visions for a sustainable future
- From Waldorf student to creative engineer
- Engineering with a deeper purpose
On this episode:
- A practitioner's definition of Anthroposophic Medicine
- Healing work for the "whole human"
- Working with children holistically
- The evolution of anthroposophic teaching and training
- Ways to support one’s self and family holistically COVID
On this episode:
- Advocating for women’s health in the 21st century
- Connecting holistic traditions of birth with new practices
- Compare and contrast: living and learning in Central America and the American South
- Studying medicine in the South during these charged times
On this episode:
- Seeking a deeper understanding of the broader, diverse world
- How experience can be the truest educator
- Forging new perspectives on interrelatedness
- Taking conscious action when the time is right to do so
On this episode:
- How the search for meaning leads a career path
- Being present with what is, and creating out of that
- A typical Waldorf alum trait: always learning
- The highs and lows of being a musician
On this episode:
- Finding ourselves in the natural world
- reconnecting to the essential
- exploring the rich and mysterious relationship between human and animal
- reframing the position of our species within the order of things
On this episode:
- how following one's curiosity led to success and happiness
- true talents of a Waldorf education shining through: communication, empathy, and creativity
- seeing opportunity and taking the reins
- knowing one's strengths and how to implement them
- supporting others to shine
On this episode:
- shattering the Waldorf "math" myth
- finding a new community and a new home
- the strengths of test-taking as a Waldorf grad
- how to settle into college life seamlessly
- virtual dance parties during the time of COVID-19
On this episode:
- pursuing curiosity in order to find one's passion
- from stylist to nutritional and holistic counseling
- cultivating a rich sense of self
- creating and supporting beauty and wellness from the inside out
On this episode:
- from joyous to uncomfortable - the act of giving
- teaching giving and gratitude
- cultivating a giving community
- tithing, saving and planning
- giving as an act of engagement towards positive change
- being a part of something bigger than yourself
On this episode:
- infusing mindfulness into the creative process of dance and choreography
- connecting spirit and creativity
- navigating from life as a gymnast into the life of a dancer
- how a Waldorf community provided the rich ground of support and belief in one's gifts
On this episode:
- how one person can make a huge impact
- the inspiration of a Waldorf Education and community
- the wisdom of embracing our differences and similarities
- bold visions for the future
On this episode:
- gratitude and enthusiasm for his Waldorf education
- advocacy of learning at one's own pace
- the importance of boldness and communication (over high grades)in pursuing your dreams
- engineering as an excellent career path even for those not-as-strong in math
- how to thrive in creative research pursuits
On this episode:
- how a Waldorf education cultivated "big picture thinking"
- the essentiality of creativity in business
- creating an office culture of respect for and celebration of the individual and the whole
- how a Waldorf education teaches "long game" life skills
On this episode:
- Debunking the “bad at math myth” of Waldorf education
- Top reasons to send a child to a Waldorf school
- The learning opportunities presented by failure
- Building empathy, resilience, and creative thinking inside the Waldorf classroom
- Being a socially responsible investor--before it was “cool”
On this episode:
- how Waldorf education sets love of learning aflame
- the benefits of choosing a Waldorf high school education
- knowing HOW to learn
- applying one's creativity and flexibility of thinking to successfully navigate into the field of engineering
On this episode:
- Preparing for a life in music during her high school years
- Working with diverse and disparate groups to create a cohesive whole
- How she continues returning with new passion to her instrument, the cello, again and again
- Knowing herself and her dreams from a very young age
- Introducing her children to Waldorf education
- Balancing work and motherhood
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