The Mind Workout Show is hosted by Jessica McCallister, MSW (Pull The Roots Out) and doesn't have a clear focus - rather, is more of a workout for the mind in any topic of the day.

The 'workouts' include thinking intelligently and deeply about definitions of words, analyze history and current day trends, figuring out why things happen, and perfecting feelings and self-love.

With over 10 years experience as a college professor in social work education and working in areas of child welfare programming, Jessica brings with her interesting stories and perspectives. Your stories are just as important and interesting and is why Jessica casts her show frequently and takes callers! She encourages you to share your story with others and try out the 'mind workouts' too.

From mediation, linguistic analysis, story-telling, singing, deep-breathing activities, intellectual conversation, and more, the Mind Gym Show is here to keep you thinking with more heart AND mind.

Interested in learning more about me? Keep reading...

Jessica McCallister began her career at the University of New England in 2011 as a Master Online Instructor for the Master of Social Work program. Jessica has also been serving the University of Utah since 2015, teaching both in the bachelor and master of social work programs. In 2018 she started work as a full-time Assistant Professor of Social Work at Brandman University (May of 2018 through March 2020). She completed her Master of Social Work degree at Walla Walla University and her undergraduate studies at the University of Phoenix in Human Services Management. Jessica has also recently received new teaching assignments with Yeshiva University, as well, starting in 2020.

Jessica McCallister has taught in both undergraduate and graduate courses in social work programming for many years. She has served as a subject matter expert and course author for a variety of social work courses since 2011. Jessica has also developed and facilitated Supplemental Instruction for MSW research and statistics courses and provides MSW supervision for students in generalist and advanced field placements. As an additional contribution to the world around her, Jessica maintains a podcast at www.socialworkprofessor.com to discuss various topics for university students, or anyone, to listen to. She often updates her podcast and adds different lectures, talks, and discussions in her cast.
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Jessica McCallister completed her master theses with Walla Walla University in 2010 titled Autism Related Services and Supports in Umatilla County. Her award-winning master theses were designed as a needs assessment of community supports and services across her county. Jessica served as the Autism Society of Oregon’s representative in 2008-2010 and continues to attend local events geared towards supporting and empowering families of special needs children. She has experience conducting participatory action research, qualitative research, quantitative research and has conducted formative, summative, and developmental evaluations. She has also contributed to grant writing projects. Jessica has served on a local housing collaborative in Eastern Oregon aimed at improving access to housing resources to homelessness in rural communities. Also, she enjoys conducting book reviews for journals such as the New Social Worker and the Families in Society Journal and participates in peer-reviewing articles for publication for a university press in Indiana.

Jessica McCallister has professional experience as a clinical service provider for the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare program. While at the Department, Jessica conducted clinical assessments, provided in-home therapeutic counseling, conducted crisis outreach, and prepared court documentation and participated in court testimony on behalf of the Department. Additionally, Jessica has been formally trained by Conscious Discipline in trauma-informed parenting practices, has extensive knowledge...