Eric Mastrota of The National Digest's 'Their Journey' Podcast sits down with Joan Gillman, a veteran science educator, who shares how she blends AI and technology with hands-on, budget-friendly projects like Straw Rockets and the Elephant Bridge Challenge. Gillman draws on her work with NASA Goddard, the American Museum of Natural History, and National Geographic to design interdisciplinary units that reach even the most reluctant learners. She also makes the case for wider adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and explains how continuous learning keeps her passion for teaching alive. A must-listen for educators looking to innovate in the classroom.
Articles on The National Digest:
https://thenationaldigest.com/interdisciplinary-learning-creates-a-classroom-of-creation-and-inclusion-joan-gillman/
https://thenationaldigest.com/inside-a-classroom-where-curiosity-comes-first-joan-gillman/
Joan's Website:
https://www.joangillman.com

Eric Mastrota, of The National Digest's "Their Journey" podcast, sits down with Dr. Janet Smith Warfield, founder of the Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosperity Legacy Foundation, in Episode 9 of this inspiring series.
In this episode Dr. Warfield explores personal empowerment, human needs, and present-moment awareness through the lens of planetary peace. Dr. Warfield reframes empowerment as inner self-actualization, not control over others, noting that basic safety and security must come first. She also explores how language shapes reality, critiques divisive money systems, and advocates for an abundance economy rooted in doing no harm.
If you missed the first three episodes in this series, you can find them here:
Episode 1: https://youtu.be/j_m85BzZJMY
Episode 2: https://youtu.be/0kFaS4YANm0
Episode 3: https://youtu.be/5VYgznEpjOw
Episode 4: https://youtu.be/yMDWD7AiLQU
Episode 5: https://youtu.be/j8K-JHiOK6A
Episode 6: https://youtu.be/GU1L6irsvAY
Episode 7: https://youtu.be/affoa99umYs
Episode 8: https://youtu.be/OE28jUKJDxM
The Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosperity Legacy Foundation:https://planetarypeacepowerandprosperity.org
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield's Articles on The National Digest:
https://thenationaldigest.com/where-dialogue-meets-action-the-work-of-the-planetary-peace-power-and-prosperity-legacy-foundation/
https://thenationaldigest.com/how-the-power-of-our-words-can-lead-to-planetary-peace-power-and-prosperity-dr-janet-smith-warfield/
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield's Website:
https://janetsmithwarfield.com
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002J3LT0G?ccs_id=345264de-1e03-4b88-b583-4a8de5d58795

Eric Mastrota, of The National Digest's "Their Journey" podcast, sits down with Dr. Janet Smith Warfield, founder of the Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosperity Legacy Foundation, in Episode 8 of this inspiring series.
Eric joins Dr. Warfield for a conversation about language, perception, and human experience. They explore the history and philosophy of logos, from its Greek origins and classical thought to biblical interpretation and modern semantics, examining how language shapes reality and influences power dynamics. Dr. Warfield also shares metaphors and personal stories to illustrate present-moment awareness, perspective shifts, and more collaborative ways of relating.
If you missed the first three episodes in this series, you can find them here:
Episode 1: https://youtu.be/j_m85BzZJMY
Episode 2: https://youtu.be/0kFaS4YANm0
Episode 3: https://youtu.be/5VYgznEpjOw
Episode 4: https://youtu.be/yMDWD7AiLQU
Episode 5: https://youtu.be/j8K-JHiOK6A
Episode 6: https://youtu.be/GU1L6irsvAY
Episode 7: https://youtu.be/affoa99umYs
The Planetary Peace, Power, and Prosperity Legacy Foundation:https://planetarypeacepowerandprosperity.org
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield's Articles on The National Digest:
https://thenationaldigest.com/where-dialogue-meets-action-the-work-of-the-planetary-peace-power-and-prosperity-legacy-foundation/
https://thenationaldigest.com/how-the-power-of-our-words-can-lead-to-planetary-peace-power-and-prosperity-dr-janet-smith-warfield/
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield's Website:https://janetsmithwarfield.com
Dr. Janet Smith Warfield's Books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B002J3LT0G?ccs_id=345264de-1e03-4b88-b583-4a8de5d58795