What does life look like after the coronavirus--both in the literal sense of surviving a COVID-19 diagnosis, and in the figurative sense as we think about what our "new normal" could look like once we've successfully contained the virus' spread

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Introducing: Resettled

Jul 3rd, 2020 32m 40s

We're excited to share the first episode of VPM's new podcast, Resettled. In this six-part series, we showcase stories of refugees as they adjust to their new lives in Virginia. From navigating the healthcare system to graduating from high scho

Grieving Without Gathering

Jun 30th, 2020 43m 48s

Grief is our internal process of dealing with loss, but coping with that grief requires external support. So, how can we process loss without being together? For losses of well-known public figures, it can look like a virtual gathering of stra

Nature Is Healing - Are We The Virus?

Jun 23rd, 2020 36m 46s

The global response to the coronavirus had some unexpected positive outcomes for the environment. Not long after people began sheltering-in-place to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, a number of environmental issues that had previously be

Social Justice Assistance

Jun 16th, 2020 41m 45s

Massive, in-person protests have been taking place around the world every day since the murder of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25. Protesting is fundamentally at odds with the concept of social distancing, but thousan

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Revisited: Meet the Mask Makers

Jun 9th, 2020 25m 45s

UpdateWith the national conversation focused on police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, we're taking a break from new episodes this week. However, we did want to take this time to revisit and make some updates to our first episod

Redefining Home

Jun 2nd, 2020 48m 41s

For the majority of Americans impacted by the coronavirus, the word home has come to mean something it didn't before, whether that's the office, classroom, daycare, therapist's office or all of the above. And, for the most part, we've adapted t

Art...Finds A Way

May 26th, 2020 38m 50s

With most of the focus during the pandemic on finding a cure through science and medicine, it can be easy to question whether art is even necessary right now. But, the truth of the matter is, art - whether visual or performing - has a profound

Youth in the Time of Coronavirus

May 19th, 2020 47m 7s

There's a lot of information out there about how the coronavirus is impacting adults, from their mental and physical health, to their financial well-being, to their ability to reestablish some sense of normalcy as stay-at-home restrictions begi

Special Episode: Cultivating Resilience In Our Food System

May 12th, 2020 54m 43s

The coronavirus pandemic has introduced massive disruption in America's food system, and has exposed how "big ag" isn't equipped to quickly pivot to prevent food insecurity issues for much of the population. In this extended episode, we look at

The Persistent Installation of Hope

May 5th, 2020 26m 8s

We're all in this together, but not in the way we've been able to with other tragedies. What does it mean to experience collective trauma from a distance, and how can we cope? We spoke with Deb Del Vecchio-Scully about her work as a counselor a

Validate Your Mental State

Apr 28th, 2020 26m 43s

Isolation can lead to anxiety and depressed thoughts, which means this crisis isn't only wreaking havoc on physical health - it's taking a toll on mental health as well. So, how can you cope? We tracked down helpers from around the world who ar

Being Present Without Being There

Apr 23rd, 2020 25m 47s

It's easy to question your faith or lose hope in times of crisis. So, how can you calm yourself and help others at the same time? Kelly interviews married Buddhist couple Robert Chodo Campbell and Koshin Paley Ellison of the New York Zen Center

Keeping the Faith

Apr 21st, 2020 27m 22s

How are people continuing to worship and practice their respective religions without coming into contact with each other? While many faith leaders have taken to the digital realm to connect with their communities, some are finding more unexpect

Unmasked: Your Questions About Face Coverings

Apr 16th, 2020 24m 33s

How do you effectively make, wear and take care of a mask? What materials should you use? Should kids be wearing masks? Is it safe to ride a bike or walk your dog without one? How will our society treat mask wearers when we're allowed to be nea

Meet the Mask Makers

Apr 14th, 2020 24m 43s

Why are so many people trying their hands at sewing homemade masks? Making a mask not only helps the wearers feel safe, it helps the maker feel useful and part of a movement. We speak with members of an Atlanta-based volunteer group that’s been

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Social Distance Assistance: Official Trailer

Apr 9th, 2020 2m 36s

Tune in every Tuesday as we explore the positive ways people are helping during the pandemic and answer your questions about life in the era of social distancing. Coming April 14.