Melissa McGinness, Author at Equal Rights Institute

Equipped for Life Podcast Episode #111: When Not To Be Open-Minded

Melissa McGinnessSeptember 17, 2026Podcast

A trait that has always been essential to the core of ERI is being open-minded. But, what does that actually mean? Is there ever a time that we shouldn’t be open-minded? In this episode, Emily Geiger and Dr. Rebecca Carlson do a deep dive into the concept of open-mindedness, talk … Read More

Equipped for Life Podcast Episode # 110 – “What If I Can’t Express Compassion?”

Melissa McGinnessAugust 28, 2026Podcast

In this installment of the Equipped for Life Podcast, Emily Geiger and Dr. Rebecca Carlson dive deeper into what it means to express compassion in conversation, particularly when discussing difficult topics like abortion, rape, and poverty. Note: Although this episode does not describe rape or sexual abuse in detail, it … Read More

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