Episodes

  • Interdisciplinary Learning in Action: Joan Gillman’s Hands-On Approach to Education
    Feb 18 2026

    Eric Mastrota of The National Digest's 'Their Journey' Podcast sits down with Joan Gillman, an innovative educator known for her creative, interdisciplinary teaching methods to discuss her hands-on approach to interdisciplinary learning methods.

    Gillman’s hands-on projects - like building rockets, designing bridges, and growing fungi - encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Her adaptable, student-centered approach inspires deep engagement and fosters an inclusive, dynamic classroom environment. Listen as Joan Gillman describes her hopes that interdisciplinary curriculums will eventually be found in many schools and not be so isolated.


    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

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    24 mins
  • Dr. Allan Gold: Insights on Counseling, Challenges, and Communication
    Feb 13 2026

    Eric Mastrota from The National Digest's, 'Their Journey Podcast', sits down with retired school psychologist, Dr. Allan Gold to discuss insights on counseling, challenges, and communication.Listen as they delve into meaningful topics like the value of pre-marital and pre-parental counseling, Dr. Gold's personal victories and struggles, the rise of bullying and meanness in today's world, and the critical role of open conversations about identity.Learn more about Dr. Allan Gold below:The National Digest Articles:https://thenationaldigest.com/a-legacy-of-empathy-shaping-the-future-of-school-psychology-dr-allan-p-gold/Website:https://allangold.comContact:https://rusdpsychologicalservices.weebly.com/about-us.html

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    53 mins
  • Dr. Allan Gold’s 50-Year Journey: Shaping Resilient Students in a Changing World
    Jan 26 2026

    Eric Mastrota from The National Digest interviews Dr. Allan Gold, a retired school psychologist, to discuss the evolution of mental health in schools, the significance of communication, and the influence of the digital age.Dr. Gold’s nearly 50-year career highlights the evolution of school psychology in fostering student resilience. He reflects on reduced stigma around mental health, the importance of open communication for parents and children, and the need for safe spaces to address bullying, abuse, and academic pressures. Dr. Gold emphasizes managing digital-age challenges like social media’s impact on self-esteem and technology addiction. Finally, he underscores the importance of building children’s self-esteem and self-advocacy to help them feel valued and confident. Learn more about Dr. Allan Gold below:The National Digest Articles:https://thenationaldigest.com/a-legacy-of-empathy-shaping-the-future-of-school-psychology-dr-allan-p-gold/Website:https://allangold.comContact:https://rusdpsychologicalservices.weebly.com/about-us.html

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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Crafting Sweet Enlightenment: Lecia Duke on Chocolate, Emotions, and the Path to Self-Realization
    Jan 26 2026

    Eric Mastrota of The National Digest sits down with Lecia Duke, author, chocolatier and lightworker, to explore her fascinating journey and ethereal wisdom. In a world that often separates the material from the spiritual, some unique souls find ways to weave them together into a beautiful tapestry. Lecia Duke is one such artisan. By day, she is a chocolatier, masterfully crafting confections that delight the senses. But her work extends far beyond the physical realm of cocoa and sugar. As a lightworker, Lecia uses her intuitive gifts to guide others through the complex landscape of human emotion and toward a deeper understanding of themselves.


    Lecia Duke Articles on The National Digest: https://thenationaldigest.com/lone-star-chocolatier-a-journey-through-spiritual-awakening-lecia-duke/

    https://thenationaldigest.com/how-one-former-architect-chased-her-dreams-and-became-a-trailblazing-chocolatier-lecia-duke/


    Website: https://liquidchocolates.com/Book:https://www.amazon.com/Lone-Star-Chocolati%C3%A9r-Personal-Perspectives/dp/B0CNPTDVD6

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    27 mins
  • Joan Gillman: Inspiring Creativity Through Interdisciplinary Learning
    Jan 26 2026

    Eric Mastrota of The National Digest sits down with Joan Gillman to explore her extraordinary creativity and innovative teaching methods that inspire her students. Joan Gillman is an established educator who’s spent her career creating a classroom environment that embraces interdisciplinary learning, where every student can embrace the lessons being taught while utilizing their creativity. Joan not only teaches her students that they can make a real difference in the world, but provides them with a sense of inclusivity, collaboration, and creation.


    Joan Gillman 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/https://www.joangillman.com

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    23 mins
  • Marilyn L. Redmond Makes The Impossible Possible
    Jan 21 2026

    Eric Mastrota from The National Digest interviews Marilyn L. Redmond, delving into her remarkable talents and unique gifts that inspire hope and provide healing to her clients. Marilyn Redmond offers hope and healing as a counselor, medium, spiritual minister, and author. Her journey from a life marked by trauma to becoming a beacon of wisdom and inspiration shows the strength of the human spirit. Her story is a powerful example of the deep changes that come from inner transformation.

    Marilyn Redmond National Digest Articles: https://thenationaldigest.com/the-best-is-yet-to-come-marilyn-l-redmondhttps://thenationaldigest.com/a-counselor-medium-spiritual-minister-and-author-stands-as-a-guiding-light-marilyn-redmond/

    https://thenationaldigest.com/shining-a-light-through-darkness-a-journey-of-hope-and-healing-marilyn-redmond/

    Marilyn's Websites: https://www.angelicasgifts.comhttps://marilynlredmond.comhttps://booksbymarilyn.com

    Marilyn's Blog: http://marilynredmondbooks.blogspot.com

    Marilyn’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Rev.+Marilyn+L.+Redmond&i=digital-text&crid=8MUSPYY42KU8&sprefix=rev.+marilyn+l.+redmond%2Cdigital-text%2C156&ref=nb_sb_nossMarilyn’s

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/puyallup98372

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    20 mins