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The Seed Field Podcast

The show where Antiochians share their knowledge, tell their stories, and come together to win victories for humanity.

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A person in silhouette holding a transgender pride flag featuring light blue, pink, and white stripes, symbolizing transgender identity and inclusivity.
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    • Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy

S8E5: Bi+ Mental Health Is a Crisis. Why Is No One Talking About It?

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • May 14, 2025
  • 20 minute read

Surveys show that almost half of bisexual folks report experiencing moderate to severe psychological distress in the last year. These rates are roughly double that of straight, gay, and lesbian…

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    • University

S8 E4: Antioch’s Incoming President Says “This Is Our Moment”

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • May 8, 2025
  • 30 minute read

Today, Antioch University is announcing our next President: Lori Erica Varlotta. In preparation for this announcement, we sat down with Lori for a wide-ranging conversation about what makes Antioch special,…

Blue sky with black and gold graduation caps flying in the air.
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    • Education

S8 E3: In This Grad Program, Students Earn University Credit for Their Life Experiences

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • April 16, 2025
  • 18 minute read

Our society places high value on advanced degrees. So what happens when students are able to claim the growth experiences that naturally occur in the course of a human life—from…

A person writing on a desk in a journal.
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    • Counseling, Psychology, & Therapy

S8 E2: Therapists Are Using Creative Writing to Treat Complex PTSD—and Build Resilience

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • April 2, 2025
  • 22 minute read

Therapy is so often based around conversation and storytelling that it’s been called “the talking cure.” But recently, mental health professionals have been finding healing power in asking their clients…

Making the Positive Case for DEI in Higher Education Stephanie Helms Pickett
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    • University

S8 E1: Making the Positive Case for DEI in Higher Education

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • March 19, 2025
  • 22 minute read

When people mention Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—DEI for short—it’s often in the context of political fights and high-stakes arguments about what universities should and shouldn’t be allowed to do. But…

A panel discussion about democracy, censorship, libraries, and books between five librarians: Miranda Doyle, Becky Calzada, Sheri Anita Massey, Allison Jennings-Roche, and Jen Sturge.
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    • Education

S7 E6: Five Librarians on Defending Democracy, Book Bans, and the Freedom to Read

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • December 5, 2024
  • 2 minute read

Five librarians discuss questions of democracy, censorship, libraries, and books. The panelists—Antioch’s Jen Sturge and Miranda Doyle, incoming AASL President Becky Calzada, 2023 Maryland School Librarian of the Year Sheri…

Janet Dewart Bell, Judy Richardson, David Goodman
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    • Leadership
    • University

S7 E5: From ’64 Freedom Summer to the ’24 Election: Three Antiochians on the Long Fight for Social Justice

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • November 20, 2024
  • 18 minute read

For both Judy Richardson and David Goodman, 1964 was a pivotal year. That year, Judy moved to Mississippi to help organize “Freedom Summer,” the famous drive to register Black voters…

Judge Ashleigh Parker, Judge Faye R. Chess, and Cassandra Stokes—come together to share their experiences and wisdom in a conversation moderated by Stephanie Helms Pickett, Antioch’s Vice Chancellor for Equity, Belonging, and Culture
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    • University

S7 E4 The Role of Black Women in Democracy: A Panel Discussion

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • October 24, 2024
  • 25 minute read

Black women have long stood at the crossroads of democracy and liberation. Their voices, advocacy, and resilience have driven progress toward equity and justice, yet the full acknowledgment of their…

Cathy Che and Viet Nguyen
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    • Creative Writing

S7 E3: Two Writers Discuss Democracy, War, and Identity

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • October 9, 2024
  • 25 minute read

How do we make art in times of oppression? Do artists have a responsibility to explore questions of democracy, censorship, and human rights? In this conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Viet…

Talking Environmental Justice, Peace, Democracy, and Activist Tactics with President José Ramos-Horta
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    • Environmental Studies

S7 E2: Talking Environmental Justice, Peace, Democracy, and Activist Tactics with President José Ramos-Horta

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • September 26, 2024
  • 17 minute read

As we face this century’s challenges—from climate change to democratic backsliding to multinational cooperation—we need new models of leadership. That’s what Antioch alum, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and President of…

The Capitol building is beautifully reflected in the water during a serene sunset, creating a picturesque scene.
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    • University

S7 E1: How Can Universities Support Democracy? With AW4D, Antioch Tries Many Ways

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • August 14, 2024
  • 11 minute read

In May, Antioch University announced a robust set of democracy-promoting initiatives called Antioch Works for Democracy. Now, the effort’s six pillars are all in motion, from the announcement of twelve…

Diane White
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    • Nursing & Health Professions

S6 E11: Diane White Believes Healthcare Needs Reform—And That Antiochians Will Help Lead It

  • Posted byby Antioch University
  • July 8, 2024
  • 23 minute read

Diane White has the hard but exciting job of creating a new school at Antioch: the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions, of which she is the founding Dean. In this conversation, Diane discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic shined a spotlight on health inequities…

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