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E34 Positivity Isn’t Pollyanna: The Science Behind Resilient Storytellers
Join Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon as she explores the intersection of positive psychology and journalism. Discover how positivity isn't about ignoring challenges but building resilience through frameworks like PERMA. Dr....
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E33 Remembering Rose Tibayan: One Year Later and the Scholarship Fund That Continues Her Compassionate Legacy
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In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon reflects on her personal journey of grief following the loss of her mentor and friend, Rose Tibayan. As she navigates her emotions, she emphasizes the...
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E32 Compassion, Freedom, and the Future: A Juneteenth Reflection
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In this deeply personal and timely episode of The Compassionate Newsroom, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon — happiness scholar, former news director, and the great-granddaughter of a slave — reflects on the meaning of...
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E31 Burnout in the Newsroom: What the Research Tells Us (And What We Can Do About It)
In this episode of The Compassionate Newsroom, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon explores the rising crisis of burnout among journalists and newsroom leaders. Drawing from the latest research conducted by the Reynolds...
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Taking a Breath: Practicing the Pause
Show Notes:This week, we’re pressing pause—but with purpose.
There’s no new episode of The Compassionate Newsroom today because we’re practicing what we preach: self-care. Rest is a vital part of well-being, and...
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E30 Certified to Care: Becoming a Mental Health First Aider in Your Newsroom
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Becoming a Mental Health First Aider in Your NewsroomPart 3 of 3 – Mental Health First Aid SeriesHosted by Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon
In the final episode of this special three-part series, Dr. Kortni...
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E29 Demystifying Mental Health First Aid: What It Is and What It Isn’t
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In this second episode of our three-part series, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon—former news director turned happiness scholar and certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor—breaks down the heart of MHFA and...
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E28 Why Newsrooms Need Mental Health First Aid Now
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Why Newsrooms Need Mental Health First Aid Now
Welcome to The Compassionate Newsroom! In this first episode of our three-part series on Mental Health First Aid, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon shares why this life-changing...
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E27: Start the Ripple, Build the Movement: Leading with Compassion
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In this episode of The Compassionate Newsroom, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon takes you behind the scenes of two powerful speaking engagements that highlight the urgent need for systemic well-being in...
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E26 Fostering, Not Forcing: How Leaders Create Safe Teams
In this conversation, Dr. Kortni discusses the importance of psychological safety in the workplace, emphasizing that it cannot simply be legislated but must be cultivated through actions and culture. She outlines...
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This Week, We Rest—Next Week, We Reconnect
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This week, we’re pressing pause—but with purpose.
There’s no new episode of The Compassionate Newsroom today because we’re practicing what we preach: self-care. Rest is a vital part of well-being, and...
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E25 Dear News Leaders: Thank You for Leading with Heart
In this special solo episode, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon shares a heartfelt letter of gratitude to news directors, executive producers, and newsroom leaders navigating the ever-changing landscape of journalism. This is...
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