Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:06:56 -0500 http://www.positivesolutionswithdrgordon.com en-us © 2026 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon yes 9ed8172a-a5d2-5a29-b060-1e6f697fdb52 Dr. Gordon episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Education, Arts, Science, Psychology, Law, Travel and Leisure, Healthcare, Leadership, Sexuality, Gender Equality, Immigration, Economy Dr. Gordon https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nna2bkgb6m14jl9ueib5vxy31g1o?.jpg Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon http://www.positivesolutionswithdrgordon.com S3E8 Interview with Laura Shepherd S3E8 Interview with Laura Shepherd Tune in to listen to Laura Shepherd, Certified Professional Coach, share the benefits of coaching, her area of specialty-leadership, and the awareness which clients receive to realize their full potential authentically personally and professionally. You may access the podcast from this Facebook page, YouTube, LinkedIn, or from any one of your favorite podcast directories. 

]]> Tune in to listen to Laura Shepherd, Certified Professional Coach, share the benefits of coaching, her area of specialty-leadership, and the awareness which clients receive to realize their full potential authentically personally and professionally. You may access the podcast from this Facebook page, YouTube, LinkedIn, or from any one of your favorite podcast directories. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16970664 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1333 3 8 full false S3E7 Interview with Greta Hyland-Goff S3E7 Interview with Greta Hyland-Goff Tune in to Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, or on any one of your favorite podcast directories to view/listen to Certified Professional Coach, Greta Hyland-Goff share her experiences as a recipient of coaching and as a coach. Greta also shares the benefits of coaching which clients will receive.

]]> Tune in to Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel on YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, or on any one of your favorite podcast directories to view/listen to Certified Professional Coach, Greta Hyland-Goff share her experiences as a recipient of coaching and as a coach. Greta also shares the benefits of coaching which clients will receive.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16886135 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:00:00 -0400 2529 3 7 full false S3E7 Advertisement and Marketing the benefits of the podcast and the online coaching practice S3E7 Advertisement and Marketing the benefits of the podcast and the online coaching practice Listen to Dr. Gordon, CEO, behavior researcher, public school principal, and certified professional coach, share what clients can expect to receive when they are receiving coaching services from one of the certified professional coaches in life and leadership coaching.

]]> Listen to Dr. Gordon, CEO, behavior researcher, public school principal, and certified professional coach, share what clients can expect to receive when they are receiving coaching services from one of the certified professional coaches in life and leadership coaching.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16803444 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400 553 3 7 full false S3E6 Ernell McClenon, Certified Professional Coach S3E6 Ernell McClenon, Certified Professional Coach Listen to Ernell McClenon, Certified Professional Coach, share the benefits of coaching. Ernell shares how her experience as an actor working in theater helped to shape the trajectory of her life to help others through coaching. 

]]> Listen to Ernell McClenon, Certified Professional Coach, share the benefits of coaching. Ernell shares how her experience as an actor working in theater helped to shape the trajectory of her life to help others through coaching. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16803427 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1792 3 6 full false S3E5 Helen Brenner shares the benefits of coaching. S3E5 Helen Brenner shares the benefits of coaching. Helen Brenner, Certified Professional Coach, shares information about coaching and what led her into choosing to work with clients to help them to shift their levels of awareness so that they can move from functional to optimal living.

]]> Helen Brenner, Certified Professional Coach, shares information about coaching and what led her into choosing to work with clients to help them to shift their levels of awareness so that they can move from functional to optimal living.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16803404 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3052 3 5 full false S3E4 Interview with Melanie Kimberlin for the Podcast S3E4 Interview with Melanie Kimberlin for the Podcast Listen to Melanie Kimberlin, Certified Professional Coach, as she shares how one can work optimally while navigating abrasive leaders and toxic work environments.

]]> Listen to Melanie Kimberlin, Certified Professional Coach, as she shares how one can work optimally while navigating abrasive leaders and toxic work environments.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16680554 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 23:00:00 -0500 2357 3 4 full false S3E3 Interview for the Podcast with Carol Urton S3E3 Interview for the Podcast with Carol Urton Carol Urton, Professional Certified Coach, shares information on the Energy Leadership Index Assessment (ELI) and explains the 7 levels of energy that affects us when there is a stressor v when there are no stressors, and how we can choose to respond to them. Tune in to Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel or on any one of your favorite podcast directories to listen to the interview. 

]]> Carol Urton, Professional Certified Coach, shares information on the Energy Leadership Index Assessment (ELI) and explains the 7 levels of energy that affects us when there is a stressor v when there are no stressors, and how we can choose to respond to them. Tune in to Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel or on any one of your favorite podcast directories to listen to the interview. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16634198 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500 3192 3 3 full false S3 E2 Podcast Interview with Marilyn Rose S3 E2 Podcast Interview with Marilyn Rose Listen to Marilyn Rose, a Professional Certified Coach and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Mentor, specializing in Leadership, Transitions, Neurodiversity, and Emotional IQ. Marilyn shares some insights into what caused her to enter coaching fulltime and the benefits which she receives in helping others.  

]]> Listen to Marilyn Rose, a Professional Certified Coach and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Mentor, specializing in Leadership, Transitions, Neurodiversity, and Emotional IQ. Marilyn shares some insights into what caused her to enter coaching fulltime and the benefits which she receives in helping others.  

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16592386 Sun, 09 Feb 2025 22:00:00 -0500 2945 3 2 full false S3E1 Podcast Interview with Carol Urton, Award Winning Speaker and Author, and Associate Certified Coach S3E1 Podcast Interview with Carol Urton, Award Winning Speaker and Author, and Associate Certified Coach Join us for Season 3 Episode 1 of Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel, an affiliate of Optimal Life & Leadership Coaching LLC. Optimal Life & Leadership Coaching LLC is an online coaching practice that tangibly supports retirees, business and educational leaders, and anyone who desires to enhance their leadership, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationship skills. Listen to Carol Urton, an award winning speaker and author, share briefly her experiences that helped the trajectory of the work that she does as an associate certified coach.

Tune in on YouTube or on any of the podcast directories to view/listen to Carol Urton. (Tap to view on YouTube.)

]]> Join us for Season 3 Episode 1 of Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel, an affiliate of Optimal Life & Leadership Coaching LLC. Optimal Life & Leadership Coaching LLC is an online coaching practice that tangibly supports retirees, business and educational leaders, and anyone who desires to enhance their leadership, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal relationship skills. Listen to Carol Urton, an award winning speaker and author, share briefly her experiences that helped the trajectory of the work that she does as an associate certified coach.

Tune in on YouTube or on any of the podcast directories to view/listen to Carol Urton. (Tap to view on YouTube.)

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-16505020 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1858 3 1 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel Interview with Liz Oleksa S2 E10 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel Interview with Liz Oleksa S2 E10 Life Coach Liz Oleksa shares tips on goal setting, life purpose, and confidence as we are placed in a much better position to continue to grow through life's challenges.  The measurable goals that we set for ourselves based upon our life's purpose builds the confidence that we need to make the next best informed decision that supports our growth.  Discipline, hard work, patience, respect for one's self and others, confidence, endurance, excellence, leadership, scholarship, service to others (within healthy, balanced boundaries), and support are a few of the outcomes of one who is continuing to grow and to develop emotionally, socially, mentally, and spiritually.

Remember to  Subscribe from any one of your favorite podcast apps/directories or simply click on the link below this post to access the audio version of the podcast.

]]> Life Coach Liz Oleksa shares tips on goal setting, life purpose, and confidence as we are placed in a much better position to continue to grow through life's challenges.  The measurable goals that we set for ourselves based upon our life's purpose builds the confidence that we need to make the next best informed decision that supports our growth.  Discipline, hard work, patience, respect for one's self and others, confidence, endurance, excellence, leadership, scholarship, service to others (within healthy, balanced boundaries), and support are a few of the outcomes of one who is continuing to grow and to develop emotionally, socially, mentally, and spiritually.

Remember to  Subscribe from any one of your favorite podcast apps/directories or simply click on the link below this post to access the audio version of the podcast.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8487568 Sun, 09 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2799 2 10 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle S2 E9 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle S2 E9 Today's episode focuses on Restorative Justice and using Restorative Circles as one of the strategies to address gun violence in our communities.  Pastor Peter TeWinkle shares how trauma is a wound that tends to influence the negative, hurtful reactions that some individuals use to resolve issues.  An awareness of the demographic:  age, social/economic status, and gender and its correlation to the prevalence of gun violence is vital.  Having an understanding to know how to respond when providing helpful, healthy resources to assist and support individuals to heal and to make positive choices when resolving conflict and addressing the trauma within their life is shared.  Remember to Subscribe and Like.  Simply click on the link below this post to access the audio version of this episode on Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel or on any of your favorite podcast apps.

]]> Today's episode focuses on Restorative Justice and using Restorative Circles as one of the strategies to address gun violence in our communities.  Pastor Peter TeWinkle shares how trauma is a wound that tends to influence the negative, hurtful reactions that some individuals use to resolve issues.  An awareness of the demographic:  age, social/economic status, and gender and its correlation to the prevalence of gun violence is vital.  Having an understanding to know how to respond when providing helpful, healthy resources to assist and support individuals to heal and to make positive choices when resolving conflict and addressing the trauma within their life is shared.  Remember to Subscribe and Like.  Simply click on the link below this post to access the audio version of this episode on Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel or on any of your favorite podcast apps.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8445582 Sun, 02 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2933 2 9 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel Interview with Dr. Sally Camacho and Ms. Zulma Torres Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Channel Interview with Dr. Sally Camacho and Ms. Zulma Torres Escucha  la entrevista entre de la Doctora Sally Camacho, la Senora Zulma Torres, y yo en el podcast.  Hablamos del topico de las formas diferentes como los padres y los estudiantes pueden continuar estudiando y aprendiendo virtualmente o cara a cara durante el tiepmo del verano.  Los consejos que compartimos pueden dar el apoyo necesaria para ayudar los estudiantes a realizar el successo con sus estudios y con aprendiendo un otro idioma extranjero.  

Listen to the interview between Dr. Sally Camacho, Ms. Zulma Torres, and me on the podcast.  We are speaking about the different ways that parents and students can continue to study and learn virtually or face to face during the summer.  The advice that we share can help support students that is necessary for them to become successful with their studies and with learning a foreign language.

]]> Escucha  la entrevista entre de la Doctora Sally Camacho, la Senora Zulma Torres, y yo en el podcast.  Hablamos del topico de las formas diferentes como los padres y los estudiantes pueden continuar estudiando y aprendiendo virtualmente o cara a cara durante el tiepmo del verano.  Los consejos que compartimos pueden dar el apoyo necesaria para ayudar los estudiantes a realizar el successo con sus estudios y con aprendiendo un otro idioma extranjero.  

Listen to the interview between Dr. Sally Camacho, Ms. Zulma Torres, and me on the podcast.  We are speaking about the different ways that parents and students can continue to study and learn virtually or face to face during the summer.  The advice that we share can help support students that is necessary for them to become successful with their studies and with learning a foreign language.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8400296 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1917 2 8 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Izhani Rosa on the topic Compassion Fatigue Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Izhani Rosa on the topic Compassion Fatigue Listen to Izhani Rosa, Crisis Counselor at Island Therapy Solutions and Miss St. Croix, USVI Festival Queen, as she shares information on Compassion Fatigue.  Izhani shares what is Compassion Fatigue, symptoms of Compassion Fatigue, and steps for alleviating Compassion Fatigue. 

]]> Listen to Izhani Rosa, Crisis Counselor at Island Therapy Solutions and Miss St. Croix, USVI Festival Queen, as she shares information on Compassion Fatigue.  Izhani shares what is Compassion Fatigue, symptoms of Compassion Fatigue, and steps for alleviating Compassion Fatigue. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8358628 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 20:00:00 -0400 2357 2 7 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Liz Oleksa and Mary Lilly Thompson Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Liz Oleksa and Mary Lilly Thompson Listen to Liz Oleksa and Mary Lilly Thompson as they share information on navigating life's challenges from a Life Coach and client's perspective.

]]> Listen to Liz Oleksa and Mary Lilly Thompson as they share information on navigating life's challenges from a Life Coach and client's perspective.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8314223 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0400 3297 2 6 full false Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle on Coming To The Table Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle on Coming To The Table Listen to Pastor Peter TeWinkle share information on Coming To The Table which is the framework for Restorative Justice towards restoration, healing, and building peaceable unity among individuals and communities.  Coming To The Table also provides support and positive outcomes for individuals dealing with trauma, domestic abuse, gun violence, and challenges that impedes healthy relationships.

]]> Listen to Pastor Peter TeWinkle share information on Coming To The Table which is the framework for Restorative Justice towards restoration, healing, and building peaceable unity among individuals and communities.  Coming To The Table also provides support and positive outcomes for individuals dealing with trauma, domestic abuse, gun violence, and challenges that impedes healthy relationships.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8269879 Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 3418 2 5 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview in Spanish with Dr. Sally Camacho and Mr. Jose Perez Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview in Spanish with Dr. Sally Camacho and Mr. Jose Perez La entrevista en espanol Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon con Doctora Sally Camacho y Senor Jose Perez proveer las informaciones en como los estudiantes, los padres, los maestros, y los administradores pueden trabajar juntos a apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes trabajando virtualmente durante el tiempo de la pandemia.  Haga clic en el enlace de abajo.  Recuerda suscribirte. 

Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview in Spanish with Dr. Sally Camacho and Mr. Jose Perez provides information on how students, parents, teachers, administrators can work together to support students' learning working virtually during the pandemic.  Click on the link below to access the podcast on the YouTube channel.  Remember to subscribe.

]]> La entrevista en espanol Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon con Doctora Sally Camacho y Senor Jose Perez proveer las informaciones en como los estudiantes, los padres, los maestros, y los administradores pueden trabajar juntos a apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes trabajando virtualmente durante el tiempo de la pandemia.  Haga clic en el enlace de abajo.  Recuerda suscribirte. 

Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview in Spanish with Dr. Sally Camacho and Mr. Jose Perez provides information on how students, parents, teachers, administrators can work together to support students' learning working virtually during the pandemic.  Click on the link below to access the podcast on the YouTube channel.  Remember to subscribe.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8226994 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2489 2 4 full false Positive Solutions Interview with Izhani Rosa Crisis Counselor at Island Therapy Solutions and the current reigning Miss St. Croix, USVI 2019-2021 Positive Solutions Interview with Izhani Rosa Crisis Counselor at Island Therapy Solutions and the current reigning Miss St. Croix, USVI 2019-2021 Listen to Izhani Rosa, Crisis Counselor at Island Therapy and the reigning Miss St. Croix 2019-2021, share tips on stress management and mindfulness for students, parents, and adults in general as they navigate life's challenges.

]]> Listen to Izhani Rosa, Crisis Counselor at Island Therapy and the reigning Miss St. Croix 2019-2021, share tips on stress management and mindfulness for students, parents, and adults in general as they navigate life's challenges.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8182043 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2129 2 3 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Elizabeth Oleksa Life Coach Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Elizabeth Oleksa Life Coach Listen as Liz Oleksa, Life Coach, shares tips of mindfulness as we navigate the journey of life.  

]]> Listen as Liz Oleksa, Life Coach, shares tips of mindfulness as we navigate the journey of life.  

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8138079 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3160 2 2 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle Season 2 Ep 1 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle Season 2 Ep 1 Listen to Pastor Peter TeWinkle share information on how to be a good neighbor and what effective leadership looks like exemplifying the quality traits of a good neighbor, especially to those in need. 

]]> Listen to Pastor Peter TeWinkle share information on how to be a good neighbor and what effective leadership looks like exemplifying the quality traits of a good neighbor, especially to those in need. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-8094942 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3084 2 1 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview in Spanish with Dr. Camacho and Dr. Arthurton Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview in Spanish with Dr. Camacho and Dr. Arthurton La entrevista entre de la Doctora Camacho y Doctora Arthurton conmigo presentan las informaciones del pandemico de Corana Virus-19 y como podemos protegemos contra del virus.  Las informaciones que compartimos se muestran:  (1) Que es el nuevo coranavirus-19, (2) Quien corre reisgo de tener COVID-19, (3) Como se transmite, (4) Cuales son los sintomas, y (5) Como prevenir el COVID-19.  Protejase! Haga clic en el enlace de abajo.

The interview between Dr. Camacho and Dr. Arthurton with me presents information on the pandemic, Corona Virus (COVID-19) and how we can protect ourselves against the virus.  The information that we share shows:  (1) What is the 2019 novel Corona Virus, (2) Who is at risk for COVID-19, (3) How does it spread, (4) What are the symptoms, and (5) How to prevent getting COVID-19.  Protect yourself! Click on the link below this post.

]]> La entrevista entre de la Doctora Camacho y Doctora Arthurton conmigo presentan las informaciones del pandemico de Corana Virus-19 y como podemos protegemos contra del virus.  Las informaciones que compartimos se muestran:  (1) Que es el nuevo coranavirus-19, (2) Quien corre reisgo de tener COVID-19, (3) Como se transmite, (4) Cuales son los sintomas, y (5) Como prevenir el COVID-19.  Protejase! Haga clic en el enlace de abajo.

The interview between Dr. Camacho and Dr. Arthurton with me presents information on the pandemic, Corona Virus (COVID-19) and how we can protect ourselves against the virus.  The information that we share shows:  (1) What is the 2019 novel Corona Virus, (2) Who is at risk for COVID-19, (3) How does it spread, (4) What are the symptoms, and (5) How to prevent getting COVID-19.  Protect yourself! Click on the link below this post.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-7459867 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1550 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Educators Working During the Pandemic Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Educators Working During the Pandemic Sally A. Camacho, Bianca Stevens, Peggy Binoniemi, Beverly Pryor, and Rameek Croskey share their experiences and tips working 100% virtually during the pandemic.  Listen to them share the benefits of working virtually and those areas for continued growth as they support and empower students to work at their fullest potential online.

]]> Sally A. Camacho, Bianca Stevens, Peggy Binoniemi, Beverly Pryor, and Rameek Croskey share their experiences and tips working 100% virtually during the pandemic.  Listen to them share the benefits of working virtually and those areas for continued growth as they support and empower students to work at their fullest potential online.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-7227334 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:00:00 -0500 4318 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Elizabeth Oleksa (Liz) Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Elizabeth Oleksa (Liz) Elizabeth Oleksa (Liz) shares her experience of an early diagnosis of highly resistant Brittle Type I Insulin Diabetes at 6 years of age which culminated in complete vision loss at 27 years of age due to Diabetic Retinopathy.  Her loss of vision became the beginning of the best years of her life, according to Liz.  "My physical sight may have gone, but I now had the clearest vision I had ever had" says Liz.  "When I lost my sight, I gained the world in return."  Listen to Elizabeth Oleksa's incredible journey and enjoy her vivacious personality and smile as she encourages everyone to truly get a clearer vision for 2021.

]]> Elizabeth Oleksa (Liz) shares her experience of an early diagnosis of highly resistant Brittle Type I Insulin Diabetes at 6 years of age which culminated in complete vision loss at 27 years of age due to Diabetic Retinopathy.  Her loss of vision became the beginning of the best years of her life, according to Liz.  "My physical sight may have gone, but I now had the clearest vision I had ever had" says Liz.  "When I lost my sight, I gained the world in return."  Listen to Elizabeth Oleksa's incredible journey and enjoy her vivacious personality and smile as she encourages everyone to truly get a clearer vision for 2021.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-7112944 Sun, 03 Jan 2021 14:00:00 -0500 3214 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Stacy Johnson Stanley Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Stacy Johnson Stanley Stacy Johnson Stanley is a Creative Writer and Author living in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She is the author of the book, "Seasons:  Thoughts from My Hammock" which is "a collection of essays and poems inspired by the seasons of both nature and life.  These selections have been Stacy's reader and listener favorites through the years."  Stacy's goal is "to inspire and encourage people in their daily lives."  Listen to her honest and transparent portrayal of racism in America from another perspective in her poem, "Letter to a Church Member."

]]> Stacy Johnson Stanley is a Creative Writer and Author living in Knoxville, Tennessee.  She is the author of the book, "Seasons:  Thoughts from My Hammock" which is "a collection of essays and poems inspired by the seasons of both nature and life.  These selections have been Stacy's reader and listener favorites through the years."  Stacy's goal is "to inspire and encourage people in their daily lives."  Listen to her honest and transparent portrayal of racism in America from another perspective in her poem, "Letter to a Church Member."

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-7021876 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:00:00 -0500 2898 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Christmas Message Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Christmas Message This week's episode focuses on the first Christmas and its purpose in the lives of humanity.  Finding and sustaining peace, love, unity, and harmony are discussed and relevant examples are shared to help everyone to live a life that is harmonious with ourselves and with others.

]]> This week's episode focuses on the first Christmas and its purpose in the lives of humanity.  Finding and sustaining peace, love, unity, and harmony are discussed and relevant examples are shared to help everyone to live a life that is harmonious with ourselves and with others.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-6929111 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:00:00 -0500 1568 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Mary Hammond Lilley-Thompson aka Mary Starshine Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Mary Hammond Lilley-Thompson aka Mary Starshine Humorist and Inspirational Speaker Mary Hammond Lilley-Thompson aka Mary Starshine shares tips of how we can find humor and laugh again during the Christmas Holidays and for the new year.  Mary shares the benefit of laughter and its medicinal strength and value.  "It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body.  Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress" (Robinsion, L., Smith, M., and Segal, J. 2020.  Laughter is the best medicine. Help Guide:  Well-being and Happiness. USA.).

]]> Humorist and Inspirational Speaker Mary Hammond Lilley-Thompson aka Mary Starshine shares tips of how we can find humor and laugh again during the Christmas Holidays and for the new year.  Mary shares the benefit of laughter and its medicinal strength and value.  "It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body.  Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress" (Robinsion, L., Smith, M., and Segal, J. 2020.  Laughter is the best medicine. Help Guide:  Well-being and Happiness. USA.).

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-6831130 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0500 2503 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Rev. Jeremy Francis Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Rev. Jeremy Francis Rev. Jeremy Francis, pastor of the Friedensberg Moravian Church in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands, shares insights on "Healing as a Nation."  He asks the pertinent question, "What is in the common good of everyone?" in response to the challenging times in which many are experiencing in the nation due to the election results in the United States, pandemic, political divisiveness, social unrest, and economic uncertainty.   Tolerance, respect, and listening to understand each other are key characteristics that he states are needed to help individuals to navigate these tumultuous times of opportunity for continued growth. 

]]> Rev. Jeremy Francis, pastor of the Friedensberg Moravian Church in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands, shares insights on "Healing as a Nation."  He asks the pertinent question, "What is in the common good of everyone?" in response to the challenging times in which many are experiencing in the nation due to the election results in the United States, pandemic, political divisiveness, social unrest, and economic uncertainty.   Tolerance, respect, and listening to understand each other are key characteristics that he states are needed to help individuals to navigate these tumultuous times of opportunity for continued growth. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-6384205 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 3285 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Island Therapy Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Island Therapy "The U. S. Virgin Islands was rewarded with a Community Resiliency Program (CRP) grant which is a short-term disaster relief grant for states, U.S territories, and federally recognized tribes. In the case of the USVI, because we are going through the COVID-19 pandemic, Island Therapy was granted the funding to begin this program. The funding supports community-based outreach, counseling, and other mental health services to survivors of natural and human-caused disasters. CRP counselors do virtual counseling services as well as presentations and public education. The counselors are trained to focus on stress management, problem solving, relaxation and other positive techniques."

Listen to Renae Elwood and Khefren Sackey share some coping strategies to help navigate challenging moments that arise occasionally in life.

]]> "The U. S. Virgin Islands was rewarded with a Community Resiliency Program (CRP) grant which is a short-term disaster relief grant for states, U.S territories, and federally recognized tribes. In the case of the USVI, because we are going through the COVID-19 pandemic, Island Therapy was granted the funding to begin this program. The funding supports community-based outreach, counseling, and other mental health services to survivors of natural and human-caused disasters. CRP counselors do virtual counseling services as well as presentations and public education. The counselors are trained to focus on stress management, problem solving, relaxation and other positive techniques."

Listen to Renae Elwood and Khefren Sackey share some coping strategies to help navigate challenging moments that arise occasionally in life.

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-6277951 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2487 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Pastor Peter TeWinkle This episode covers the topic of Restorative Justice.  Pastor Peter TeWinkle shares information on the different kinds of justice and why Restorative Justice is more effective at including everyone who may be negatively affected by the action(s) of others.  Listen to how individuals could benefit positively from learning about Restorative Justice and use its principles to help to heal society. 

]]> This episode covers the topic of Restorative Justice.  Pastor Peter TeWinkle shares information on the different kinds of justice and why Restorative Justice is more effective at including everyone who may be negatively affected by the action(s) of others.  Listen to how individuals could benefit positively from learning about Restorative Justice and use its principles to help to heal society. 

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-6174082 Sun, 01 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0500 2997 full false Interview with Professor Maria Rosaria Piomelli-Ambrosi, the first female Dean of Architecture in the United States Interview with Professor Maria Rosaria Piomelli-Ambrosi, the first female Dean of Architecture in the United States "Not a Woman’s Job is the memoir of M. Rosaria Piomelli, a female architect who entered the male-dominated profession in 1960, pushing it to change towards equality, acceptance, and recognition of women’s achievements.

 Piomelli’s story begins during World War II, where, as a little girl growing up in Naples, Italy, she and her family escape with their lives on several heart-stopping occasions. From Naples, she moves on to graduate from MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to work at leading private firms in New York City, and to become the first female Dean of Architecture in the United States at City College of New York. Her spellbinding, adventurous life takes the reader through a whirlwind of relationships, disappointments, survival, and accomplishments—demonstrating a fierce strength of will to excel against any and all challenges and doubters. In 2019, the Carnegie Corporation of New York named her a Great Immigrant/Great American for her 'notable contributions to the progress of American society.'”

Her memoir may be accessed through Amazon.

Kindle version $4.99

Paperback version $18.00

]]> "Not a Woman’s Job is the memoir of M. Rosaria Piomelli, a female architect who entered the male-dominated profession in 1960, pushing it to change towards equality, acceptance, and recognition of women’s achievements.

 Piomelli’s story begins during World War II, where, as a little girl growing up in Naples, Italy, she and her family escape with their lives on several heart-stopping occasions. From Naples, she moves on to graduate from MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to work at leading private firms in New York City, and to become the first female Dean of Architecture in the United States at City College of New York. Her spellbinding, adventurous life takes the reader through a whirlwind of relationships, disappointments, survival, and accomplishments—demonstrating a fierce strength of will to excel against any and all challenges and doubters. In 2019, the Carnegie Corporation of New York named her a Great Immigrant/Great American for her 'notable contributions to the progress of American society.'”

Her memoir may be accessed through Amazon.

Kindle version $4.99

Paperback version $18.00

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-6060520 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 22:00:00 -0400 4311 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Barbara Jean Hicks Author and Speaker Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Barbara Jean Hicks Author and Speaker Barbara Jean Hicks is an award winning author, storyteller, speaker and educator.  Known also as Barbara Jean the Story Queen, Ms. Hicks has written a dozen novels for adult readers in addition to her writing stories for young children.  Some of her well known published books include:  "Once Upon A Parsnip," "Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli," "Jitterbug Jam," and "The Secret Life Of Walter Kitty."  Her talent in writing children's stories attracted the attention of Disney who commissioned her to write a children's storybook from Disney's animation movie, Frozen.  The title of the Disney book is "A Sister More Like Me."   

Listen to Barbara Jean Hicks share how her love for writing developed at an early age when she was in the 4th Grade, and how her love for writing and eventually telling children's stories continued into adulthood.  Ms. Hicks is available for speaking at schools to faculty/staff, students, and parents.  You may check out her work on her website at www.barbarajeanhicks.com; and you may contact her at bhicksgvv@att.net to book a presentation at your school.   Due to the pandemic, please contact Ms. Hicks to inquire how her services may be utilized virtually.  

]]> Barbara Jean Hicks is an award winning author, storyteller, speaker and educator.  Known also as Barbara Jean the Story Queen, Ms. Hicks has written a dozen novels for adult readers in addition to her writing stories for young children.  Some of her well known published books include:  "Once Upon A Parsnip," "Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli," "Jitterbug Jam," and "The Secret Life Of Walter Kitty."  Her talent in writing children's stories attracted the attention of Disney who commissioned her to write a children's storybook from Disney's animation movie, Frozen.  The title of the Disney book is "A Sister More Like Me."   

Listen to Barbara Jean Hicks share how her love for writing developed at an early age when she was in the 4th Grade, and how her love for writing and eventually telling children's stories continued into adulthood.  Ms. Hicks is available for speaking at schools to faculty/staff, students, and parents.  You may check out her work on her website at www.barbarajeanhicks.com; and you may contact her at bhicksgvv@att.net to book a presentation at your school.   Due to the pandemic, please contact Ms. Hicks to inquire how her services may be utilized virtually.  

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-5950825 Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3613 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Dr. Migdalia Cruz-Arthurton and Dr. Sally Camacho Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Interview with Dr. Migdalia Cruz-Arthurton and Dr. Sally Camacho Dr. Migdalia Cruz-Arthurton is a Coordinator of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the St. Thomas/St. John School District in the U. S. Virgin Islands.  She also is a professor of Bilingual Education at the University of the Virgin Islands on the St. Thomas Campus and the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico.

Dr. Sally Camacho is an ESL Teacher at the John H. Woodson Junior High School in the St. Croix School District.  She serves as the Internal Coordinator of Accreditation at the school in addition to serving as one of the Faculty Leadership Teams for Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID).

]]> Dr. Migdalia Cruz-Arthurton is a Coordinator of English as a Second Language (ESL) in the St. Thomas/St. John School District in the U. S. Virgin Islands.  She also is a professor of Bilingual Education at the University of the Virgin Islands on the St. Thomas Campus and the University of Turabo in Puerto Rico.

Dr. Sally Camacho is an ESL Teacher at the John H. Woodson Junior High School in the St. Croix School District.  She serves as the Internal Coordinator of Accreditation at the school in addition to serving as one of the Faculty Leadership Teams for Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID).

]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-5843860 Sun, 11 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0400 3562 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Preview Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Podcast Preview Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-5737117 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0400 1417 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 4 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 4 Final trailer of the soft roll out of the podcast.  Hard roll out starts with a podcast preview this coming Sunday, October 4th at 5 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Central.

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]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-5627878 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 17:00:00 -0400 60 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 2 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 2 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 2 is two of four trailers for the soft roll out of the podcast which will air its first episode of content on Sunday, October 4th on your favorite podcast directory.

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]]> Dr. Gordon Buzzsprout-5580454 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 23:00:00 -0400 25 full false Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 1 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 1 Positive Solutions with Dr. Gordon Trailer 1 is part of the soft roll out of the podcast which will air the first episode on the first Sunday in October. 

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