The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Peers Not Fears

Lorraine Connell, the founder of Peers Not Fears
Scarlett Lewis’ guest is Lorraine Connell, the founder of Peers Not Fears. Scarlett discusses Lorraine's background in education and teen empowerment, as well as her book and workbook on leadership skills for teens. They also highlight the importance of choosing love over fear and the effectiveness of peer-to-peer groups in middle and high schools, particularly in facilitating trust and friendships. They discuss the upcoming peer-to-peer program in Rochester, New Hampshire  which aims to address feelings of isolation and promote collective growth.
Lorraine talks about her journey from being a chemistry teacher to embracing leadership roles. Initially, she struggled with the idea of being an expert in social and emotional learning, feeling that she couldn't lead in advisory roles due to her own lack of skills. However, she eventually transitioned into the work, recognizing the importance of leadership in her role as a mom, teacher, coach, and advisor. She emphasized the need to redefine what leadership means and how it can be stepped into, even by those who feel they lack the necessary skills. https://www.peers-not-fears.com/
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: What is Possible!

A First For SEL! What is Possible!
In this episode, Scarlett chats with Shannon Desilets,  the Choose Love Movement Director of New Hampshire, about what is possible with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and the incredible success they have seen! Listen to how one state has embraced social and emotional learning across the board as never done before and their accomplishments, which are a model for all!
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Honoring Rachel's Challenge

Honoring Rachel's Challenge
Listen to Scarlett talk with Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Joy Scott who tragically lost her life at the Columbine school shooting 21 years ago today. We honor Rachel's challenge by sharing her message of compassion and the work her family continues in her name. Rachel left behind this powerful message, "I HAVE THIS THEORY THAT IF ONE PERSON CAN GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO SHOW COMPASSION, THEN IT WILL START A CHAIN REACTION OF THE SAME. PEOPLE WILL NEVER KNOW HOW FAR A LITTLE KINDNESS CAN GO." 
We challenge YOU to Choose Love over fear and start your own chain reaction. Learn more about Rachel's Challenge here: ⁠https://rachelschallenge.org/⁠
We are publishing this episode in loving memory of the precious lives lost from the school shooting at Columbine, CO on April 20, 1999
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Choose Love For The Workplace

Choose Love For The Workplace
In this episode, Scarlett talks to Jerry Alena, the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement's National Director of Corporate Development, about the new Choose Love For The Workplace program and why it is so important, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Moving From Suffering to Joy

Moving From Suffering to Joy
“Come, come, whoever you are...Ours is not a caravan of despair." ― Rumi
In this episode, Scarlett talks with Allegra Jordan - author, Architect of Change, consultant and leadership coach, AND volunteer for the Jesse Lewis Choose Love For The Workplace program. They talk about how they grew from their own personal tragedies and how they moved on to feel joy again and commit their lives to helping others. 
Listen to learn how the Choose Love For The Workplace program can help YOUR team and/or business flourish. ⁠
To contact Allegra about receiving coaching for the workplace, please email her at: ⁠allegra@jesselewischooselove.org
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Addiction & Recovery

Addiction & Recovery with Donna Marston
Scarlett’s guest is Donna Marston, author of "Healing Without Shame Journal", "Just for Today", "Peeling The Onion" and "Sharing Without Shame". Scarlett and Donna discuss their personal experiences with addiction and recovery, with Donna sharing her role as a certified recovery support worker and her involvement in various organizations related to addiction and recovery. They also discussed the challenges of parenting a child with addiction, the importance of self-care and seeking help for oneself, and the complexities of family relationships and forgiveness. They discuss the need for alternative approaches to drug education, the importance of authenticity and self-awareness in conversations, and advice for parents struggling with children who have addiction issues.
Donna Marston is a Certified Recovery Support Worker, author, and parent support coach specializing in supporting families impacted by addiction. She is the founder of Sharing With Out Shame, an organization dedicated to empowering parents and family members by providing workshops, support groups, and coaching to help them navigate their loved one’s addiction with unconditional love, courage and clarity.
Through her lived experience as a mother who walked the difficult path of loving a child in active addiction, Donna has developed compassionate, practical approaches to help families reclaim their lives, set healthy boundaries, and shift their mindsets. She is the author of Peeling The Onion, Just For Today, Sharing Without Shame, and Healing Without Shame Journal, offering insight and guidance to those on the journey of acceptance and healing.
www.sharingwithoutshame.com
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: The Neurovation Center

The Neurovation Center with founder Jeffrey J. Schutz
Scarlett’s guest is Jeffrey J. Schutz, Founder and Executive Director of The Neurovation Center in Newtown, CT. The Neurovation Center was started by Jeff to “change the way we do mental health.” Scarlett and Jeff discuss the limitations of diagnosing mental health issues, the benefits of neurofeedback therapy, and the potential of neurofeedback in addressing anxiety and depression. Scarlett and Jeff agree that It’s important for us to use our suffering as an opportunity for growth and learning. 
Jeff is the Founder and Executive Director of The Neurovation Center. He has pioneered integrative techniques for assessing and integrating neuroanalysis and neurofeedback into mental healthcare. Jeff is also the CEO of NeuroInnovation Consulting Services, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology, doing research on the integration of neurofeedback into mental healthcare.
Jeff’s goal is to bring about change – real, deep and meaningful. Fun and engaging, he finds a way to get to the heart of relational problems and then “unstuckify” the nasty patterns of reactivity, resentment and poor communication that seem to grow faster than weeds in any relationship. https://www.theneurovationcenter.com
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Well-being of our Children

Safety and Well-being of our Children and Educators with Dr. Ryan Carlson
The most important thing is the safety and well-being of our children and educators. In this podcast, Dr. Ryan Carlson talks about a revolutionary system for identifying and managing aggressive behavior called critical aggression prevention system or CAPS. He discusses why CAPS is better than the current systems in place such as ‘see something say something’, conflict resolution, active shooter drills and others because it is important to identify and manage aggressive behavior before it escalates into an issue. Utilizing Dr. Carlson‘s military background, the program seeks to engage, diffuse and redirect, aggressive behavior through developing and ongoing relationship, relationships, and trust. In its early phases, behavior issues can be seen as opportunities for connection. This is an engaging and productive conversation about an issue that continues to plague not only our schools, but every aspect of our lives. We know that hurt people hurt people, and there is a way to be part of the solution.  https://www.aggressionmanagement.com/
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Importance of Play

The Importance of Play
In this episode, Scarlett talks with Jonathon Gay, executive director of the New England division of Playworks.
"Play is a basic human need. Kids who play are resilient, empathetic, and active. Through play, kids learn to make friends, solve problems, and believe in themselves. Even in hard times."
⁠Playworks⁠, a nonprofit organization that helps kids be active and build valuable life skills through play, is a new partner
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis:

Born This Way Foundation #ChannelKindness
Scarlett talked with Lady Gaga's mom, Cynthia Germanotta - co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation and World Health Organization's Goodwill Ambassador for Mental Health - about tips for coping during crisis situations and the work they are doing to create a kinder, braver world. We have been in partnership with Lady Gaga and Cynthia on several projects, including being a chapter in Gaga's new book ⁠Channel Kindness⁠.
The tips and tools provided in this episode are even more prevalent now. Please visit these websites for more information, resources, or to share your stories:
⁠https://bornthisway.foundation/⁠
⁠https://www.channelkindness.org/⁠
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/