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The Dignity Lab

Dr. Jennifer Griggs

51 episodes

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Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? We discuss the vulnerability of dignity, how trauma and shame relate to dignity violations, and offer insights on reclaiming dignity after harm. We expand di...

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Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? We discuss the vulnerability of dignity, how trauma and shame relate to dignity violations, and offer insights on reclaiming dignity after harm. We expand di...

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Episodes (20/51)

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A Dose of Hope with Megan Albertson

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. Episode Resources: Dignity & Social Justice with Megan AlbertsonMegan Albertson on LinkedIn Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we hea...

8 months ago

2 minutes

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The Dignity of Accountability with Michelle Bernabe

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this conversation, Michelle Bernabe shares her journey from being a Columbia-trained nurse to her experiences in psychiatric emergency rooms and prisons. She emphasizes the importance of dignity in healthcare, the need for accountability in relationships, and the implications of cancel culture. Michelle discusses how moral health is intertwined with physical health and the necessity of community for...

9 months ago

32 minutes

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Start Here: Dignity from Definition to Reclamation

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? We discuss the vulnerability of dignity, how trauma and shame relate to dignity violations, and offer insights on reclaiming dignity after harm. We expand dig...

9 months ago

27 minutes

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Revisit: Dignity & Social Justice with Megan Albertson

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs speaks with Megan Albertson, the director of the Jackson Care Hub in Jackson, Michigan. They discuss the work being done in Jackson to create a more just and equitable healthcare system. Megan emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare, as well as the need to move beyond charity and focus on systemic change. They also explore ...

10 months ago

42 minutes

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Bonus: Meditation - Calling Back Your Hawk

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this bonus episode of The Dignity Lab, join us for a guided visualization that takes you to the top of a mountain, where you’ll call back a hawk as a symbol of reclaiming your dignity. This sensory meditation is perfect for grounding yourself, finding perspective, and reconnecting with yourself and your inherent worth. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let this calming journey guide you toward renew...

10 months ago

9 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: Active, Deep, and Radical - The Dignity of Listening

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the relationship between dignity and listening. She discusses various listening approaches, including active, deep, and radical listening, and highlights the importance of emotions and of empathy in communication. Jennifer identifies common empathy blockers that hinder effective listening and offers practical strategies to practice being a better lis...

10 months ago

18 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: The Weekly Meeting You Can't Miss

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this dose of dignity, Jennifer describes the purpose and important of having a weekly meeting with oneself to enhance self-awareness, personal growth, and effective time management. She discusses the benefits of self-reflection, including improved problem-solving skills and stress management. Jennifer provides practical tips on how to establish this meeting, including choosing a consistent time, crea...

10 months ago

10 minutes

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The Dignity of Craft with Natalie Chanin

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this conversation, Jennifer discusses the impact of the Victorian era and the Pre-Raphaelite movement on modern craft and dignity with designer Natalie Chanin. They explore the significance of hand craftsmanship, the relationship between dignity and work, and the need for a cultural shift in how we perceive and value craft in society. Chanin shares her journey of creating a sustainable fashion moveme...

10 months ago

39 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: Receiving Feedback with Dignity

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of the Dignity Lab focuses on how to receive feedback with dignity, exploring the physiological and emotional responses that occur when receiving critiques. Jennifer discusses the importance of understanding these reactions, especially for those who have experienced trauma, and offers practical strategies for responding to feedback in a constructive manner. The conversation emphasizes the n...

11 months ago

15 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: Giving Feedback with Dignity

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer discusses the importance of giving feedback through the lens of dignity. She explains how dignity relates to feedback, the preparation needed before giving feedback, and a structured process for delivering feedback that honors the dignity of all parties involved. The conversation also addresses challenging situations where feedback may not be effective and em...

11 months ago

15 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: The Dignity of Giving Thanks

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the complex relationship between Thanksgiving and dignity, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples. She discusses the true meaning of gratitude, differentiating between superficial forms of gratitude and a deeper, transformative practice that honors both ourselves and others. Through this exploration, she emphasizes the importance of recognizi...

11 months ago

9 minutes

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Showing Up for Others

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this brief update, Vanessa Aron, Producer of The Dignity Lab, shares that host Dr. Jennifer Griggs is taking this week off to support a dear friend in need. Vanessa highlights the importance of practicing the compassion and care often discussed on the podcast. She encourages listeners to use this pause as an opportunity to check in with themselves or someone they care about, and to explore or revisit...

11 months ago

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The Dignity of Grief with Melissa Anne Rogers

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Melissa Anne Rogers, an associate pastor and trained marriage and family therapist, shares her journey with grief, both personal and professional. Drawing from her experiences of losing her high school sweetheart and later her husband, she discusses how grief is fundamentally an expression of love rather than something to overcome. Rogers emphasizes the importance of ...

12 months ago

37 minutes

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Dignity & the US Election

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Episode ResourcesBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall KimmererFilled to be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People, by Brandan J. RobertsonFor Her Own Good: 150 Years of the Experts’ Advice to Women, by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre EnglishHow Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying, by Garet...

1 year ago

9 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: Gossiping with Dignity

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of The Dignity Lab explores the evolution and significance of gossip, from its origins as a term for spiritual kinship to its modern social functions. We explain the ways in which gossip can serve positive purposes like social bonding and norm enforcement while also examining when it becomes harmful through practices like case-building.Book Recommendation:Sapiens: A Brief History of Humanki...

1 year ago

13 minutes

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Distilled Dignity: Organizational Compassion with Rachel Thienprayoon

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this distilled episode from season 1 of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Rachel Thienprayoon and host Dr. Jennifer Griggs discuss the importance of compassion and dignity in the workplace. Dr. Thienprayoon explains the concept of suffering and how it can be mitigated through organizational compassion. Dr. Thienprayoon also highlights the impact of toxic behavior and the need for compassionate leadership that res...

1 year ago

35 minutes

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Dignity in Disability with Tess Carichner

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of The Dignity Lab features an interview with Tess Carichner, a senior honors nursing student at the University of Michigan who is minoring in disability studies and global health. Tess is the founder of Disability Justice @ Michigan and lead editor of the anthology Accessing Disability Culture. Tess discusses her work in disability health equity and disability justice. She shares her perso...

1 year ago

28 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: Dignity and the Imposter

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the imposter phenomenon, a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their skills and fear being exposed as frauds. She discusses its origins, consequences, and offers strategies to overcome these feelings, emphasizing the importance of belonging, intellectual humility, radical acceptance, and recognizing one's whole self beyond accomplishments.T...

1 year ago

17 minutes

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Dose of Dignity: Your Purpose - What, Why, & How?

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the concept of purpose, addressing common objections and misconceptions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's purpose as a guiding framework for life and leadership. Jennifer discusses what purpose is not, highlighting the distinction between purpose and career, and offers practical advice on how to identify personal purpose. The conv...

1 year ago

12 minutes

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Dignity Inside & Out with Mary Heinen McPherson

Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Mary Heinen McPherson, a survivor of domestic violence, shares her experiences with the injustices of the prison system and the role of art in reclaiming dignity. She advocates for incarcerated people and prison reform, using her own experiences to support formerly incarcerated individuals. Mary discusses the power of art, theater, and writing in healing and returning home. She emphasizes the importance...

1 year ago

36 minutes