The Dignity Lab
Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world.
What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world.
Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.
Episodes
51 episodes
A Dose of Hope with Megan Albertson
Episode Resources:Dignity & Social Justice with Megan Albertson
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Season 4
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2:23
The Dignity of Accountability with Michelle Bernabe
In this conversation, Michelle Bernabe shares her journey from being a Columbia-trained nurse to her experiences in psychiatric emergency rooms and prisons. She emphasizes the importance of dignity in healthcare, the need for accountability in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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32:18
Start Here: Dignity from Definition to Reclamation
This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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27:29
Revisit: Dignity & Social Justice with Megan Albertson
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs speaks with Megan Albertson, the director of the Jackson Care Hub in Jackson, Michigan. They discuss the work being done in Jackson to create a more just and equitable healthcare system. Megan emphasizes the...
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Season 4
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42:39
Bonus: Meditation - Calling Back Your Hawk
In this bonus episode of The Dignity Lab, join us for a guided visualization that takes you to the top of a mountain, where you’ll call back a hawk as a symbol of reclaiming your dignity. This sensory meditation is perfect for groundin...
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Season 4
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9:59
Dose of Dignity: Active, Deep, and Radical - The Dignity of Listening
In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the relationship between dignity and listening. She discusses various listening approaches, including active, deep, and radical listening, and highlights the importance of emotions and of em...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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18:41
Dose of Dignity: The Weekly Meeting You Can't Miss
In this dose of dignity, Jennifer describes the purpose and important of having a weekly meeting with oneself to enhance self-awareness, personal growth, and effective time management. She discusses the benefits of self-reflection, including im...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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10:00
The Dignity of Craft with Natalie Chanin
In this conversation, Jennifer discusses the impact of the Victorian era and the Pre-Raphaelite movement on modern craft and dignity with designer Natalie Chanin. They explore the significance of hand craftsmanship, the relationship between dig...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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39:20
Dose of Dignity: Receiving Feedback with Dignity
This episode of the Dignity Lab focuses on how to receive feedback with dignity, exploring the physiological and emotional responses that occur when receiving critiques. Jennifer discusses the importance of understanding these reactions, especi...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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15:10
Dose of Dignity: Giving Feedback with Dignity
In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer discusses the importance of giving feedback through the lens of dignity. She explains how dignity relates to feedback, the preparation needed before giving feedback, and a structured process for deli...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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15:05
Dose of Dignity: The Dignity of Giving Thanks
In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the complex relationship between Thanksgiving and dignity, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples. She discusses the true meaning of gratitude, differentiating between superficial fo...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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9:04
Showing Up for Others
In this brief update, Vanessa Aron, Producer of The Dignity Lab, shares that host Dr. Jennifer Griggs is taking this week off to support a dear friend in need. Vanessa highlights the importance of practicing the compassion and care oft...
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Season 4
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0:42
The Dignity of Grief with Melissa Anne Rogers
In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Melissa Anne Rogers, an associate pastor and trained marriage and family therapist, shares her journey with grief, both personal and professional. Drawing from her experiences of losing her high school sweeth...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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37:33
Dignity & the US Election
Episode ResourcesBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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9:12
Dose of Dignity: Gossiping with Dignity
This episode of The Dignity Lab explores the evolution and significance of gossip, from its origins as a term for spiritual kinship to its modern social functions. We explain the ways in which gossip can serve positive purposes like social bond...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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13:24
Distilled Dignity: Organizational Compassion with Rachel Thienprayoon
In this distilled episode from season 1 of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Rachel Thienprayoon and host Dr. Jennifer Griggs discuss the importance of compassion and dignity in the workplace. Dr. Thienprayoon explains the concept of suffering and how it ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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35:05
Dignity in Disability with Tess Carichner
This episode of The Dignity Lab features an interview with Tess Carichner, a senior honors nursing student at the University of Michigan who is minoring in disability studies and global health. Tess is the founder of Disability Justice @ Michig...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:12
Dose of Dignity: Dignity and the Imposter
In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the imposter phenomenon, a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their skills and fear being exposed as frauds. She discusses its origins, consequences, and offers strategies to over...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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17:18
Dose of Dignity: Your Purpose - What, Why, & How?
In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the concept of purpose, addressing common objections and misconceptions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's purpose as a guiding framework for life and leadership. Jennifer...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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12:57
Dignity Inside & Out with Mary Heinen McPherson
Mary Heinen McPherson, a survivor of domestic violence, shares her experiences with the injustices of the prison system and the role of art in reclaiming dignity. She advocates for incarcerated people and prison reform, using her own experience...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:52
Self-Compassion in Action
In this brief update, Vanessa Aron steps in for host Jennifer Griggs, who is taking the week off to recover from an illness. Vanessa reminds us that even doctors need to take a break and practice self-compassion. She encourages listeners to emb...
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Season 3
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0:41
Dose of Dignity: Core Values - Why & How
In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of core values and how they provide direction in decision-making and shaping one's life. She provides strategies for identifying core values, such as telling stories of peak experiences and thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:19
Dose of Dignity: Self-Compassion - What is it good for and how do you develop it?
Self-compassion is being open to and moved by one's own suffering, experiencing feelings of caring and kindness towards oneself, and taking an understanding, non-judgmental attitude towards one's inadequacies and failures. Self-compassi...
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15:56
Labor Day Revisit: Leading with Dignity with Donna Hicks
Welcome back to The Dignity Lab. This Labor Day, as we celebrate the dignity of work and workers, we’re replaying a vital conversation with Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on the inherent value we all possess.Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on di...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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50:18
Promoting Yourself & Your Work with Dignity with Hannah McNaughton
Hannah McNaughton discusses the importance of creating a culture of joy and the impact of dignity in the workplace. She shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and the influence of her upbringing in shaping her beliefs. Hannah emph...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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37:53