‘Holding Space’ is a Rutgers University podcast that explores and helps define diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts and language that are commonly used, but not well explained or understood. Host Dr. Joan Collier guides robust conversations that identify drivers of inequity and illustrate how individuals can find themselves in the work of progress.
Dr. Joan Collier and Kaylin Padovano explore bridgebuilding as a tool for cultivating inclusive communities by prioritizing curiosity and understanding to address shared concerns in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
Deep Listening for Community Building, Pt. 1
Dr. Joan Collier and Kaylin Padovano explore bridgebuilding as a tool for cultivating inclusive communities through curiosity and understanding, highlighting Rutgers University's Bridging the Gap Program in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
Building Personal and Institutional Resilience, Pt. 2
Dr. Ralph Gigliotti discusses resilience as a dynamic process involving healing and envisioning a future beyond crises with host Dr. Joan Collier in an interview.
16 Jun 2025
Building Personal and Institutional Resilience, Pt. 1
Dr. Ralph Gigliotti defines resilience as a dynamic process involving healing and envisioning a future beyond crises, in conversation with Dr. Joan Collier in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
The Transformative Potential of Conflict, Pt. 2
Conflict navigation specialist Frieda Hoffman explores how to shift workplace conversations toward productive interactions by addressing potential relationship ruptures, fostering generative conflict for a stronger future.
16 Jun 2025
The Transformative Potential of Conflict, Pt. 1
Conflict navigation specialist Frieda Hoffman explores how to shift workplace conversations toward productive interactions by addressing potential relationship ruptures, fostering generative conflict for a stronger future; this is an informational episode.
16 Jun 2025
Lessons Learned: Navigating Tensions, Affirming Community, Pt. 2
Dr. Joan Collier, Dr. Crystal Bedley, and Kaylin Padovano reflect on lessons learned from the 'Navigating Tensions, Affirming Communities' speaker series, emphasizing engaging across differences with curiosity and compassion in this interview.
16 Jun 2025
Lessons Learned: Navigating Tensions, Affirming Community, Pt. 1
Dr. Joan Collier, Dr. Crystal Bedley, and Kaylin Padovano analyze the 'Navigating Tensions, Affirming Communities' speaker series, exploring critical elements of community building and engaging across differences, ultimately promoting curiosity and compassion.
5 Jul 2023
Disability Bias
Dr. Joan Collier discusses disability diversity at Rutgers University with Bill Welsh and Wil Vargas, addressing inclusion barriers through technology and thoughtful language in this interview.
5 Jul 2023
Religious Bias
Atiya Aftab, Rabbi Jason Cook, and Kerri Willson discuss religious bias and inclusivity at Rutgers University with Dr. Joan Collier, highlighting the importance of interfaith bridge-building in this interview.
5 Jul 2023
Repairing Harm
Avery Arrington, Kaylin Padovano, and Rebecca Vazquez explore how institutions address harm through accountability and restorative justice, aiming to foster inclusivity at Rutgers University in this interview episode with Dr. Joan Collier.
7 May 2022
Accessibility is Inclusivity
Dr. Joan Collier interviews Bill Welsh and Desiree White about shifting perspectives on accessibility and retaining beneficial universal practices from the pandemic.
7 May 2022
Intersectionality and Interpersonal Violence
Kaylin Padovano discusses intersectionality and its impact on interpersonal violence with Dr. Joan Collier, highlighting its relevance to social justice and violence prevention in this interview.
17 Nov 2021
Understanding Educational Equity
Dr. Melissa Wooten discusses educational equity with Dr. Joan Collier and explains how an equity mindset shapes university support for underserved students in this interview.
8 Oct 2021
Defining the Work
Dr. Enobong (Anna) Branch discusses her role as Senior Vice President for Equity at Rutgers University and the meaning of a 'beloved community' with Dr. Joan Collier in this interview.
Who has been a guest on Holding Space
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Dr Ralph Gigliotti
Frieda Hoffman
Dr Crystal Bedley
Bill Welsh
Desiree White
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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Who hosts Holding Space?
Dr Joan Collier and Kaylin Padovano host the show. Published by Rutgers University Equity and Inclusion.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes daily, based on its RSS feed.
Does Holding Space take guests?
Yes. Guests have been identified in episode analyses.
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