The Paid Leave Podcast
The Connecticut Paid Leave Authority
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Paid Leave is a hot topic in our country right now. The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world without a national paid leave policy, and Connecticut is one of only 13 states and the District of Columbia to have a state program in place. Other cities and states are working to join the paid leave movement. The Paid Leave Podcast examines the state of Connecticut's paid leave program and the impact it has on various groups and diverse communities. Radio veteran Nancy Barrow interviews the people who fought to make paid leave a reality in Connecticut, and those who will ultimately benefit from the program. The states with paid leave include Connecticut, Rhode Island, California, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Massachusetts, Oregon, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota, Colorado, Vermont, New Hampshire, Illinois, Minnesota and the district of Washington, D.C.
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S4E4 A Paid Leave Expert Changes the Script in Hollywood With More Family Friendly Policies in TV and Movies
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we talk to a paid leave expert. It was back in 2022 that we were able to give employees in Connecticut benefits for CT Paid Leave. It’s been 4 years and we…
S4E3 Social Media Influencer Ellie Doyle Moved from Florida to Connecticut and Found More Than She Expected
February 14th is National Donor Day, February 10th is Safer Internet Day, and in March it is National Kidney Awareness Month. In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, I speak with Ellie Doyle who…
S4E2 An Author Discusses Paid Leave State Programs and the Hope for a National Program
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we talk about the fact that It was 4 years ago, in January of 2022, when CT Paid Leave started giving benefits to eligible CT workers. Since then, we have…
What Inspired a Surgeon to Become a Storyteller and Powerful Medical Social Media Influencer
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, I speak with a doctor who I have followed for over a year on social media. Her inspirational storytelling has created her as a viral medical social media…
S2E4 Alzheimer's is a Robber in Progress
The United States is an aging nation and Connecticut is an aging state. Living with a disease that usually affects the older population - like Alzheimer's - is tough for the whole family. Caregivers…
S3E52 The Holidays and Your Mental Health
In this episode of the Paid leave Podcast, we discuss the holidays and the challenges that it can bring. The holidays are usually a joyful time of year, time spent with family and loved ones and time…
S3E51 Solo Agers Are Changing the Conversation About Aging Independently After 50
There are over 17 million people over the age of 50 who are aging alone in our country, without a partner, children, or family involvement in their daily lives. There are at least 250 thousand solo…
S3E50 An Entrepreneur Says Paid Leave Supports Growing Families and Compassionate Businesses
In this episode of The Paid leave Podcast, we connect a business and paid family leave. November is National Family Caregivers Month and National Family Health History Day is November 28. Here to…
S3E49 CT Comptroller Sean Scanlon on Building Family Fiscal Health and Policies
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon, talks about his office, caregiving and the sandwich generation, and other family friendly policies in the state.…
S3E48 Osteoporosis Awareness and How to Strengthen Bone Health
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, I speak to a professional about osteoporosis and bone health. In October it is International Osteoporosis Day on October 20th, National Health Education…
S3E47 A Study Shows How Paid Leave Policies Help Create Healthy Families and Communities
On this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we are talking about paid family leave policies and how they affect families and communities. Drexel University in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, has done a…
S3E46 Living with Sickle Cell Disease and Celebrating Motherhood
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we are focusing on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease affects about 100,000 people in the…
S3E45 One Family's Journey of Hispanic Heritage, Mental Health, and Healing.
It this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we take a look at Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th. During this month it is a celebration of the culture and…
S3E44 A New Author's Dedication to Women's Health, Wellness and Life's Transitions
In this episode of The Paid leave Podcast, I am talking to a new author about her crusade for women's rights and health and her process of writing the new book. August is National Wellness Month, and…
Farmers in Connecticut are Growing Deep Roots in Their Communities
It is National Farmers Market Week August 3 through the 9th, and it is Farmworker Appreciation Day on August 6th. In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, I am focusing on Connecticut farmers. I…
S3E42 Breaking Down Hepatitis with a Yale Medical Expert
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, I speak with a liver specialist from the Yale School of Medicine. World Hepatitis Day is observed each year on July 28th to raise awareness of viral…
Research Shows Paid Leave Policies Can Help Reduce Infant Abuse and Neglect
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, I speak with Dr. Lindsay Rose Bullinger. Dr. Bullinger is an associate professor and researcher in the School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech and is the…
S3E40 Healing Trauma and PTSD with Compassionate Therapy and Horses
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month also known as PTSD. Approximately 13 million adults in the United States are estimated to have PTSD. 80 percent of people are civilians with…
S3E39 There is Hope Managing Headaches and Migraines
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast, we are talking about headaches and migraines. June is Headache and Migraine Awareness Month. Gretchen Michaelson, the founder of the Headache Care Center…
S3E38 Representative Kai Belton's Passion, Advocacy, and Commitment to Connecticut Families.
In this episode of The Paid Leave Podcast we focus on mental health and speak with a local politician who started a caucus dealing with black family health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month it is…
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The Paid Leave Podcast has published 98 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Documentary, Government.
The Paid Leave Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 30m.
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