The Masks We Wear – Ashanti Branch from Branch Speaks - 186

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this special episode, Caitlin talks with Ashanti Branch, an educator seeking to help people remove their metaphorical masks in order to show up as their true, authentic selves. He will teach listeners that we all have shared human needs, and that by bridging the gap between the masks we wear and our real selves, we can make more meaningful connections, healthier communication, and deeper engagement with others.</span></p> <p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p><a title= "http://everforwardclub.org Are you enjoying the podcas" href= "http://everforwardclub.org%20%20Are%20you%20enjoying%20the%20podcas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://everforwardclub.org</a></p> <p><a href="http://millionmask.org" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://millionmask.org</a></p> <p><strong><a title= "http://everforwardclub.org Are you enjoying the podcas" href= "http://everforwardclub.org%20%20Are%20you%20enjoying%20the%20podcas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Are you enjoying the podcas</a>t?</strong><br /> Tag us <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ebacademics/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@ebacademics</a> and let us know which episode you're listening to!</p> <p><strong>Make sure to Subscribe and leave us a Review!</strong></p> <p>Your review helps us reach even more middle school ELA teachers just like you! It would mean so much to us. To leave a review in iTunes, click <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> and scroll down to Rating and Reviews. Click on "Write a Review" and let us know how this podcast is helping you in your ELA classroom!</p> <p><strong>Other episodes you might enjoy</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/constructive-criticism-how-to-change-your-mindset-be/id1458448897?i=1000433923882" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Constructive Criticism: How to Change Your Mindset and Be Open to Feedback</a></li> <li><a href= "https:/