Tanya Cook's guest appearances

Tanya Cook

The Sewers of Paris

The Grr in Fangrrl

Lives Radio Show & Podcast with Stuart Chittenden

Hope Pieced Together

Feminist Intersections

Steve Gordon

Sarah Baker

David Thompson

Jennifer Morgan

Brian Smith

Todd Robinson

Matt Green

Laura Burhenn

Aisha Sharif

Rachel Fox

Justin Kemerling

Mike Smith

Rachel Adams

Naomi Hattaway

Eric Williams

OwlTail

Who is your favorite superhero and why? We answer this question before exploring the impact of fandoms on social activism, gender, and how society can be reimagined to better support people with invisible disabilities. Dr. Cook discusses how her new book acts as a how-to guide to doing chaotic good within any fandom. Tanya Cook is a sociology professor at the Community College of Aurora near Denver, Colorado. She holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2019, Cook was one of 26 community college faculty awarded a research grant from Mellon/ACLS to support sociological research on fandom. Her current project, Always Keep Nerd Fighting: Fandoms as Social Movements, investigates how and why fans are becoming more charitable and politically engaged. Cook’s forthcoming book, co-authored with Kaela Joseph, on how to engage in fan activism, is scheduled for publication in early 2023. Her research and writing interests include social movements, sociological theory, and popular culture. She was recently awarded the Barbara R. Walters Award from the Easter Sociological Society for her paper “‘It’s a Gift and A Curse:’ How Covid Reframed Our Understanding of Disability as Intersectional Identity.” When she’s not trying to find new ways to use popular culture and fandom to democratize the classroom, you can probably find her at Comic Con.

Who is your favorite superhero and why? We answer this question before exploring the impact of fandoms on social activism, gender, and how society can be reimagined to better support people with invisible disabilities. Dr. Cook discusses how her <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710912/fandom-acts-of-kindness-by-tanya-cook-and-kaela-joseph/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">new book</a> acts as a how-to guide to doing chaotic good within any fandom. Tanya Cook is a sociology professor at the Community College of Aurora near Denver, Colorado. She holds a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2019, Cook was one of 26 community college faculty awarded a research grant from Mellon/ACLS to support sociological research on fandom. Her current project, Always Keep Nerd Fighting: Fandoms as Social Movements, investigates how and why fans are becoming more charitable and politically engaged. Cook’s forthcoming book, co-authored with Kaela Joseph, on how to engage in fan activism, is scheduled for publication in early 2023. Her research and writing interests include social movements, sociological theory, and popular culture. She was recently awarded the Barbara R. Walters Award from the Easter Sociological Society for her paper “‘It’s a Gift and A Curse:’ How Covid Reframed Our Understanding of Disability as Intersectional Identity.” When she’s not trying to find new ways to use popular culture and fandom to democratize the classroom, you can probably find her at Comic Con.

Tanya Cook: The One Where We Talk About Fandoms, Disability, and Activism

Alison Broussard

Today on the Hope Pieced Together Podcast we are joined by two wonderful guests, Alison Broussard and Tanya Cook, to talk about the important topic of intervention. Commonly known but not always understood, an intervention can play a big and reformative role in the health of an individual and their family. We hear from Tanya and Alison about their personal connection to struggles around abuse and addiction and how this led to their work in the realm now. They do a great job of sharing their understanding of the intervention, which can lead to its necessity and different approaches and results. We discuss family patterns, group dynamics, breaking habits and the impact of outside help. The conversation also covers the limitations of intervention and what might happen if the individual in question is not willing to include themselves in the process. Although a very difficult topic in some ways, there is so much hope and reward in this area and, indeed, this conversation, make sure not to miss this great episode!Key Points From This Episode:A brief introduction to our guests and their backgrounds.The simplicity of intervention; helping an individual or group find a direction. The spectrum of conditions that can lead to the need for an intervention. Family patterns and why outside help can make all the difference. Some of the approaches to intervention and the ARISE methods our guests use. Resources, recommendations, and reassurance for family members. People outside of the immediate family that are included in the network to intervene.The massive power of the younger members of the family network. Common goals of intervention and the accumulation of steps towards progress. Tanya and Alison's central role as connectors and managers in the process. The importance of action and follow-through; how check-ins help in this regard. Laughter, hope and the lasting connection with families.Special stories from each of our guests; the overflow of generational support.Tweetables:“My passion for intervention really comes from living in the situation. Substance use disorder came into my whole like wrecking ball.” — Tanya Cook [0:00:54]“A lot of people don't realize that one in four clinicians will become chemically dependent at some point in their career.” — Tanya Cook [0:02:01]“The earlier the better. But that's hard for families.” — Alison Broussard [0:07:44]“Tanya and I are the secret sauce for families because we are not in the family.” — Alison Broussard [0:11:58]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sherry Burkhard — https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-burkhard-9a128b16aMosaics of Mercy — https://mosaicsofmercy.com/Beauty in Brokenness — https://mosaicsofmercy.com/events/beauty-in-brokeness-2019-10-03/Alison Broussard — https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-broussard-a5bab4a0Tanya Cook — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-cook-president-ceo-interventionist-b41a901ARISE — https://www.arise-network.com/arise-intervention/Intervention — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450920/Ann Voskamp — https://annvoskamp.com/Boundaries — 

Today on the Hope Pieced Together Podcast we are joined by two wonderful guests, Alison Broussard and Tanya Cook, to talk about the important topic of intervention. Commonly known but not always understood, an intervention can play a big and reformative role in the health of an individual and their family. We hear from Tanya and Alison about their personal connection to struggles around abuse and addiction and how this led to their work in the realm now. They do a great job of sharing their understanding of the intervention, which can lead to its necessity and different approaches and results. We discuss family patterns, group dynamics, breaking habits and the impact of outside help. The conversation also covers the limitations of intervention and what might happen if the individual in question is not willing to include themselves in the process. Although a very difficult topic in some ways, there is so much hope and reward in this area and, indeed, this conversation, make sure not to miss this great episode! Key Points From This Episode:<ul><li>A brief introduction to our guests and their backgrounds.</li><li>The simplicity of intervention; helping an individual or group find a direction. </li><li>The spectrum of conditions that can lead to the need for an intervention. </li><li>Family patterns and why outside help can make all the difference. </li><li>Some of the approaches to intervention and the ARISE methods our guests use. </li><li>Resources, recommendations, and reassurance for family members. </li><li>People outside of the immediate family that are included in the network to intervene.</li><li>The massive power of the younger members of the family network. </li><li>Common goals of intervention and the accumulation of steps towards progress. </li><li>Tanya and Alison's central role as connectors and managers in the process. </li><li>The importance of action and follow-through; how check-ins help in this regard. </li><li>Laughter, hope and the lasting connection with families.</li><li>Special stories from each of our guests; the overflow of generational support.</li></ul>Tweetables:“My passion for intervention really comes from living in the situation. Substance use disorder came into my whole like wrecking ball.” — Tanya Cook [0:00:54]“A lot of people don't realize that one in four clinicians will become chemically dependent at some point in their career.” — Tanya Cook [0:02:01]“The earlier the better. But that's hard for families.” — Alison Broussard [0:07:44]“Tanya and I are the secret sauce for families because we are not in the family.” — Alison Broussard [0:11:58]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Sherry Burkhard — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-burkhard-9a128b16a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-burkhard-9a128b16a</a>Mosaics of Mercy — <a href="https://mosaicsofmercy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mosaicsofmercy.com/</a>Beauty in Brokenness — <a href="https://mosaicsofmercy.com/events/beauty-in-brokeness-2019-10-03/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mosaicsofmercy.com/events/beauty-in-brokeness-2019-10-03/</a>Alison Broussard — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-broussard-a5bab4a0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-broussard-a5bab4a0</a>Tanya Cook — <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-cook-president-ceo-interventionist-b41a901" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-cook-president-ceo-interventionist-b41a901</a>ARISE — <a href="https://www.arise-network.com/arise-intervention/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.arise-network.com/arise-intervention/</a>Intervention — <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450920/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450920/</a>Ann Voskamp — <a href="https://annvoskamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://annvoskamp.com/</a>Boundaries —

Intervention: Alison Broussard and Tanya Cook

In conversation with Tanya Cook, who in 2008 became one of the first African-American women elected to Nebraska's state legislature. She talks about her experience in politics and the civic engagement lessons she now imparts to others.

In conversation with Tanya Cook, who in 2008 became one of the first African-American women elected to Nebraska's state legislature. She talks about her experience in politics and the civic engagement lessons she now imparts to others.