Nationwide, one out of every five students experiences bullying. There’s no denying that bully behavior has a negative impact on so many and yet it is often minimized or ignored. We discuss bullying through statistics, personal stories and ways to stop the pattern. Sources: National Bullying Prevention Center https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ Email us your stories, questions, concerns or any corrections (we appreciate any feedback): theestrogeneffect@gmail.com Fo...

Nationwide, one out of every five students experiences bullying. There’s no denying that bully behavior has a negative impact on so many and yet it is often minimized or ignored. We discuss bullying through statistics, personal stories and ways to stop the pattern. Sources: National Bullying Prevention Center https://www.pacer.org/bullying/ Email us your stories, questions, concerns or any corrections (we appreciate any feedback): theestrogeneffect@gmail.com Fo...

In our 7th episode, we talk about the mother of the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks. Parks made history when she refused to get up from her bus seat and sparked the bus boycott and subsequent movement that ended the segregation of public transportation. Rose grew up understanding that because of ther skin color, she was never safe and would never be treated equally. Even at a young age, Rosa knew that this way of living was not right. In one moment, she helped change the course ...

In Part 2 of our story about Anne Frank, we learn about the tireless efforts of Otto Frank to get his family away from Nazi control. After all options failed, they made the decision to go into hiding for the next 25 months. Living in fear everyday, Anne used her diary as an outlet and a way to document what life was like for her within what she called the “Secret Annex”. After an anonymous tip, the Franks were arrested and sent to the infamous Nazi extermination camps. Otto Frank was th...

During World War 2, under the command of the tyrant Hitler, the persecution and murder of millions of Jewish people and other minorities left a vile scar upon history. Anne Frank and her family found themselves fighting to find a way out and, sadly, they could not. In this episode, we talk about Anne’s family before they were forced into hiding. Anne’s life started out normal but, while moving towards her pre-teen years, her world started to fall apart around her. With the unknown loomi...

Known as "The Lady with the Lamp", Florence Nightingale dedicated her life to helping others to fulfill her "calling from God". Against her family's wishes, she set forth on a career in nursing. Just when she was making a name for herself, she was called to war and significantly improved the care of wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. After the war, Nightingale used the knowledge she gained from her service to improve healthcare and changed how people viewed nursing.&nb...

In the second part of Harriet Tubman's story, we talk about her amazing contributions during the Civil War and her life after the war ended. She grew up as a slave who had no value according to society and yet she forged through and made a difference for so many. Her name is well known but there is so much more to her story than we hear growing up. She dedicated her life to helping others up until her death in 1913. “When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hand...

In our 2nd episode, we talk about the trailblazer Harriet Tubman. Tubman played a crucial role in the fight against slavery and brought freedom to so many through the Underground Railroad. After her many trips South to bring family and loved ones to freedom, she took on multiple roles during the Civil War and became the first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war. After the war, she continuing to care for the vulnerable and helped spread awareness of the Women's Suffrage mo...

In our premiere episode, we discuss the life and death of Princess Diana. Beloved by many, she brought a softness to the traditionally stiff royal family. Dedicating her life to charitable efforts and being accessible to the people, Princess Diana also struggled with being in the public eye. She tried to create a normal life for her sons and show that, even as royals, they were just like everyone else. Her legacy lives on through her family. A statue her sons com...