Mindset Mastery Moments with Dr. Alisa Whyte

#93 Legacy, Resilience, and the Power of Education with Gwen McPhail

Dr. Alisa Whyte Season 2 Episode 93

In this thought-provoking episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte welcomes Gwen McPhail—National Board Certified Teacher and author of My Place Among Them—for a heartfelt conversation on legacy, education, and the preservation of culture through storytelling.

Gwen, writing under the pen name J. Stanion, shares the powerful inspiration behind her novel, which blends family history with critical themes of resilience, cultural preservation, political systems, and indigenous identity. Together, she and Dr. Alisa explore the lasting impact of early education—especially in marginalized communities—and the urgent need for empathy, critical thinking, and alignment with personal values in today's fast-paced world.

From finishing her great-grandfather's manuscript about his experience on the Pine Ridge Reservation, to advocating for education reform, Gwen emphasizes that healing from historical trauma requires storytelling, community engagement, and a rejection of judgment in favor of compassion. This episode is a call to redefine success, re-center family values, and ensure every child’s learning journey is rooted in truth, history, and humanity.

🎧 Listen in to reflect, remember, and reclaim what matters most.

Connect with Gwen McPhail (J. Stanion):
🌐 Website: www.jstanion.com
 
📚 Book: My Place Among Them (Available via Amazon, Audible & local bookstores)
🆓 Freebie: JStanion1890/History belongs to those who write it

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