It's Miss Universe Pageant week! But what many people don't understand is that this is so much more than a beauty contest. ImpactWayv got a chance to speak with Krystle Bell Saulsbury of Krystle Clear Pageantry just ahead of the 71th Miss Universe competition being held this year 2023 on Jan 14th in the City of New Orleans. Krystle explains how contestants use their platform to raise awareness of important issues and spearhead social impact. Saulsbury gives great insight as to how a contestant's productive use of this platform can play a big role in landing that crown on their head.

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"Moral Injury" is a relatively new term in the field of psychology. In Part I, of this two-part Short-Wayvs - Lasting Impact conversation, Dr. Cavallaro focused on Moral Injury in soldiers.

In this episode, she discusses how Moral Injury occurs and affects healthcare and other frontline workers, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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En este episodio de ShortWayvs - Impacto duradero, tuve el placer de hablar con Sofia Figueroa artista visual Chilena de 21 años quien trabaja como voluntaria con niños y jóvenes en una institución llamada voluntarios por la infancia donde ella enseña arte y pintura. También apoya a niños con terapia de surf junto al grupo Surf Therapy que se centra en el uso de body board/surf con fines terapéuticos. Hoy hablamos de cómo el arte puede ayudar de forma terapéutica a los niños y jóvenes a canalizar emociones y sentimientos. Si te ha gustado este podcast, por favor, suscríbete y dale "me gusta". Puedes seguir ImpactWayv en Instagram, Twitter, y descargando la aplicación ImpactWayv en la Apple Store y en Google Play.

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Before setting off on his latest adventure Erden Eruç sat down with ImpactWayv. Erden is the first man to solo circumnavigate the globe by human power, the holder of 17 Guinness World Records, and the Founder of the nonprofit, Around-n-Over On Dec 26th Erden set off for the Philippines where he will bicycle and across Lunzi Island before rowing across the South China Sea to Vietnam. Erden Eruç’s primary drive has been to highlight the plastic pollution in the ocean and the impact of humanity on fellow creatures on this earth. Erden has partnered with Ocean Recovery Alliance and Exploring By the Seat of Your Pants, an outfit affiliated with National Geographic which has a network of classrooms.

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Following possibly the best soccer match in World Cup history, renowned soccer pundit Charles Boehm joined us again to recount his experience in Qatar covering the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar's lasting legacy, sport vs. politics, and a heartfelt tribute to his colleague and friend, Grant Wahl, who sadly passed away during the tournament. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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The ImpactWayv Podcast Series: Episode 12, Featuring Sofia Depassier, Miss Universe Chile 2022 Sofia Depassier, Miss Universe Chile 2022 and Founder of Universe Without Frontiers speaks with ImpactWayv Executive VP, Karen Talamelli Cusick about the mission of Universe Without Frontiers and the road to the Miss Universe 2022 competition. Universe Without Frontiers is an organization whose inclusive program provides aid and support to immigrants giving them the necessary tools to provide them confidence and help to get inserted into their new society. If the Miss Universe competition and running a foundation weren't enough, Ms. Depassier is also a model, aesthetician, television host, and English instructor. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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Sophie Joseph, president of the Joseph Family Foundation speaks with ImpactWayv Executive VP, Karen Talamelli Cusick about the many causes the foundation tackles. This included a star-studded gala at the Country Music Hall of Fame to benefit Sugan G. Komen to fight breast cancer and an upcoming casino night to raise awareness and funds for the critical issue of climate displacement. The Joseph Family Foundation's mission is to seek opportunities to enrich and encourage the prosperity of people, places and animals while creating an atmosphere of growth, success and hope. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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The choice of Qatar as host of the Men's 2022 FIFA World Cup has been a source of controversy since it was awarded in 2010. On the eve of the tournament, prominent soccer Journalist Charles Boehm sat down with us to discuss the issues that continue to shroud this quadrennial festival of the world's most popular sport. Additionally, Boehm also shares the potential positive legacies a flawless tournament would leave for both Qatar and the Middle East. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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Did you know that 3.6 billion people live without access to safely managed sanitation? In fact, more people in the world have access to mobile phones than toilets! Ryan Rowe, Executive Director of HANWASH chats with ImpactWayv Executive Vice President, Karen Talamelli Cusick about the dangers of living without safe sanitation and what HANWASH and others are doing to create awareness, education and infrastructure for those in need. This included World Toilet Day, and you’ll want to see the picture of its founder! If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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MORAL INJURY PART I Dr. Cavallaro is back to discuss a relatively new term popping up in the psychological field known as "Moral Injury". "Moral Injury is the damage done to one’s conscience or moral compass when that person perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress one’s own moral beliefs, values, or ethical codes of conduct." (Syracuse University) In Part I of this two-part series, Dr. Cavallaro discusses how Moral Injury can occur in and affects those who've served in the armed forces. Part II will focus on doctors and frontline workers. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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Endometriosis Awareness is the focus of this episode of ShortWayvs - Lasting Impact. Krystle Bell Saulsberry, owner of Krystle Clear Pageantry, discusses her battle with endometriosis and the need to raise awareness to of this debilitating, often undiscussed and undiagnosed disease. There is no cure for endometriosis but there are resources to assist with the needless suffering in silence for many women. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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"It [Domestic Violence] doesn't discriminate on the basis of, sex race, religion, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background. It happens everywhere and to everyone.” - Mary Jane Foster, the President and CEO of Interval House in Connecticut - working to end domestic violence. As we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Foster urges us to keep the conversation going as the hardships of the global pandemic have led to a surge of domestic violence cases across the world. Foster offers insight into recognizing the signs of domestic violence (DV) for yourself or others and offers resources for having conversations around and dealing with DV. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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En este episodio de ShortWayvs - Impacto Duradero, tuvimos el placer de hablar con Alejandra Gavidia, aliada y defensora de los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQIA+, los derechos de las mujeres y la salud mental. Alejandra es licenciada en administración pública y gubernamental. Representó a su país, El Salvador, en la 70ª edición de Miss Universo. En esta oportunidad hablaremos sobre la dismorfia corporal, el mundo de los certámenes de belleza y la autoestima. Si te ha gustado este podcast, por favor, haz click en "me gusta" y suscríbete. Puedes seguir a ImpactWayv en Instagram, Twitter, y descargando la aplicación ImpactWayv en el Apple Store y en Google Play. In this episode of ShortWayvs – Lasting Impact, Alejandra Gavidia discusses body dysmorphia, the pageant world, and self-esteem. Alejandra is an activist for mental health, all violence against women and the rights of the LGBTQIA community. She holds a bachelor's degree in public and government administration. She represented her country, El Salvador, in the 70th edition of Miss Universe. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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On this episode of Making an Impact, we speak with Krystle Saulsberry, the owner of Krystle Clear Pageantry where she emboldens young women by coaching them in the world of beauty pageants while also showing them the power of using their platform to create social change. Krystle speaks about her own journey competing in pageants and how she uses coaching to show that preparing for and competing in beauty pageants is a metaphor for preparing and succeeding in many facets of life. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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En este episodio de ShortWayvs - Impacto Duradero - tuvimos el placer de hablar con Alejandra Gavidia, aliada y activista por los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQIA+, activista contra toda forma de violencia hacia las mujeres y activista por la salud mental. Es licenciada en administración pública y gubernamental y representó a su país, El Salvador, en la 70ª edición de Miss Universo. Hoy hablamos de cómo pudo superar el acoso escolar y el ciberacoso, y de cómo tratar a los niños que sufren de acoso. Si te ha gustado este podcast, por favor, haz click en “me gusta” y suscríbete. Puedes seguir a ImpactWayv en Instagram, Twitter y descargando la aplicación ImpactWayv en la Apple Store y en Google Play

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STOP DIAGNOSING YOURSELF BASED ON TIKTOK OR INSTAGRAM VIDEOS YOU WATCH! That is the message that clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Cavallaro wants you to take away from this ShortWayvs episode. Dr. Cavallaro explains how there are many similar symptoms in those with depression, ADHAD, and Anxiety disorders, but that the differences are extremely nuanced. In this enlightening episode. Dr. Cavallaro explains these nuances to host Marc Serber and reiterates that if you think you are struggling with any of these issues it’s extremely important to see an expert to make sure you get the proper diagnosis which leads to the best possible targeted treatment. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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Adventurer, ocean rower, and the holder of 17 Guinness World Records, Erden Eruç, joined ImpactWayv Shortwayvs to tell us about life at sea where he spent long stretches when he became the first person to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe by human power in 2012. Erden shows us his boat, equipped with solar panels, a small desalination device, and many other cool gizmos and gadgets. Erden also warns of all the plastic waste he saw on his rowing journeys and explains how this waste is slowly killing the ocean. If you like this podcast, please like and subscribe to the ImpactWayv Podcast! You can find Erden Eruç at www.erdeneruc.com and on Twitter @erdeneruc. You can download the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store or Google Play.

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En este episodio de ShortWayvs - Impacto Duradero, conversamos con Alejandra Gavidialiada, activista por los derechos de la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Activista contra todo tipo de violencia hacia las mujeres y la salud mental. Es licenciada en Administración Pública y Gubernamental. Representó a su país, El Salvador, en la 70ª edición de Miss Universo. Hoy hablamos del suicidio ¿Es el suicidio / intento de suicidio es un intento de llamar la atención? ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a alguien que esa pasando un mal momento y sufre de depresión? ¿Es bueno hablar del suicidio? !Si te ha gustado este podcast, por favor, dale me gusta y suscríbete! Puedes seguir a ImpactWayv en Instagram, Twitter y descargar la aplicación ImpactWayv en la Apple Store y en Google Play. In this episode of ShortWayvs – Lasting Impact, Paolo Agramont had the pleasure of speaking with Alejandra Gavidia. Ally and activist for the rights of the LGBTQIA community. Activist against all violence against women and mental health. She holds a bachelor's degree in public and government administration. She represented her country, El Salvador, in the 70th edition of Miss Universe. Today we discussed suicide. Is suicide an attempt to seek attention? How can we help someone that is having a hard time and suffers from depression? Is it good to talk about suicide? If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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September is Suicide Prevention month, but this is a topic we should be fully aware of year-round. In this episode of ShortWayvs – Lasting Impact, Clinical Psychologist and Army Veteran, Dr. Cavallaro, discusses the warning signs of suicide in both the service and general populations. She also provides resources for those seeking help, including the new suicide prevention hotline number which is 988. If you enjoyed this podcast, please like and subscribe! You can follow ImpactWayv on Instagram, Twitter, and by downloading the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store and on Google Play.

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In this episode, we are joined by Erden Eruç, the first man to solo circumnavigate the globe by human power, the holder of 17 Guinness World Records, and the Founder of the nonprofit, Around-n-Over. Erden shares how tragedy spurred him into becoming an adventurer, how he handles long stretches alone at sea, and about all the plastic he's seen in the ocean and heeds a sharp warning about how plastic is slowly killing one of the world's most precious resources. If you like this podcast, please like and subscribe to the ImpactWayv Podcast! You can find Erden Eruç at www.erdeneruc.com and on Twitter @erdeneruc. YouTube at @Erden Eruc Around-n- Over You can download the ImpactWayv App in the Apple Store or Google Play.

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