• Imagine Dignity Podcast w/ Dr. Terence Lester

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Imagine Dignity Podcast w/ Dr. Terence Lester

著者: Terence Lester Ph.D.
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  • The Imagine Dignity Podcast with Dr. Terence Lester is a podcast for the people—no studios, no comfortable couches, no expensive microphones. The studio is on the side of the road, underneath bridges, next to abandoned buildings, and in encampments where people have no address. It centers on those living on the margins of society or facing social stigma that renders them invisible. By amplifying their voices, Dr. Lester creates a safe space to humanize their stories, push back against stigma, and affirm their dignity to inspire empathy, understanding, and social change.
    Terence Lester, Ph.D.
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The Imagine Dignity Podcast with Dr. Terence Lester is a podcast for the people—no studios, no comfortable couches, no expensive microphones. The studio is on the side of the road, underneath bridges, next to abandoned buildings, and in encampments where people have no address. It centers on those living on the margins of society or facing social stigma that renders them invisible. By amplifying their voices, Dr. Lester creates a safe space to humanize their stories, push back against stigma, and affirm their dignity to inspire empathy, understanding, and social change.
Terence Lester, Ph.D.
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  • Job Loss Leads to Homelessness | Elford’s Journey of Resilience | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 2 | S2
    2025/01/08

    In Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast, I talked with Elford, who became unhoused after losing his job. I met Elford in Greenville, South Carolina, where he shared his journey of facing homelessness after being laid off (August 2024) and moving in search of new opportunities. Elford opened up about the challenges of securing shelter in his home state due to residency rules, the struggles of rebuilding his life, and how his faith keeps him moving forward. In that moment, Elford and I formed a connection that turned into a friendship, and I now consider him a brother. When we spoke, he was living in a shelter, working, and determined to stand on his feet for himself and his daughter. Elford’s story reminds us that homelessness can happen to anyone and that dignity, resilience, and human connection shine through even in the most challenging times.


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    16 分
  • Homeless Outside Mayor’s Office | Norman’s Self-Advocacy | #ImagineDignityPodcast Ep. 1 | S2
    2024/12/25

    Norman was the first person I met while in Greenville, SC. He was sleeping on a cold public bench less than 75 steps from the Mayor’s office. When I first met him, we sat and talked, and he expressed his desire to share his story on the Imagine Dignity Podcast. In this episode, Norman opens up about his journey into homelessness, his ongoing self-advocacy as he seeks to engage with political leaders, and the hidden realities of homelessness in a city where $600-a-night hotel rooms stand in stark contrast to his life on a bench. He also shares the challenges of being treated with disrespect by people who don’t look like him, even after suffering a stroke. What stands out most from Norman’s story is the importance of voice. Through his advocacy, he reminds us that being unhoused does not mean being voiceless—and that we must work to ensure every voice is heard. I am grateful to share Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast this Christmas, 2024.


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    19 分
  • Exploring Homelessness and Policy in Greenville, SC | #ImagineDignityPodcast Intro | S2
    2024/12/23

    Season 2 of the Imagine Dignity Podcast is here, and I’m excited to kick it off with an introduction to what’s ahead! This season, I hit the road and started in Greenville, South Carolina—a city that encouraged my advocacy work and fueled my passion to pursue a PhD to understand policy and homelessness. My time in South Carolina deepened my understanding of how policies, like an ordinance in Port Royal, SC, impact the lives of unhoused people, making it harder to exist in public spaces. This intro sets the stage for powerful conversations and firsthand stories about the intersection of homelessness, advocacy, and the real-world effects of public policy. The first full episode of Season 2 launches on Christmas Day, so mark your calendars for an inspiring and insightful holiday release!


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    3 分

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