[Libs-Or] NEW EPISODE - OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries podcast

[OLA EDI Antiracism Committee]

Hello Everyone,


*A NEW EPISODE of the OVERDUE: Weeding Out Oppression in Libraries podcast
is available for your listening pleasure.*

*S4, E6: Trauma-Informed Care & Cultivating Safety in Libraries w/Nisha
Mody*


*URGENT: *Be sure to check out the related learning opportunities—one of
which is scheduled for later today at 4:00pm! Too busy to view live?
Register for FREE to get a link to the recording!


*Listen Here:* https://www.buzzsprout.com/1948067/episodes/17925004

In this episode, we chat with the magical Nisha Mody, a Liberatory Life
Coach, facilitator, and former librarian, about how library workers can
navigate, survive, and heal from toxic work environments. Nisha shares
insights on trauma-informed care, values alignment, and relational
liberation, offering practical tools for self-compassion, boundary-setting,
and fostering more supportive and inclusive library cultures. From
identifying red flags in job interviews to re-centering personal values,
this conversation highlights the importance of healing, community, and
showing up authentically in library spaces.

*Date of Interview: *September 24, 2025

*Host(s):* Ericka Brunson-Rochette and Brittany Young

*Mentioned in This Episode:*


   - Nisha Mody I Website
   <http://http:Nisha%20Mody%20I%20Website%20(www.nishaland.com/)/>
   - Nisha Mody I Notes from Nisha
   <https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e14fc63b5c9d000287aba8b>
   - Nisha Mody I Values Workbook
   <https://nishamody.myflodesk.com/crxmap3fig>
   - Nisha Mody l Instagram (@healinghypegirl)
   <https://www.instagram.com/healinghypegirl/>

*Upcoming Learning:*


   - Wednesday, October 1st @ 4:00-5:30 PST: How to Break Up with
   Codependency (and Finally Figure Out Who YOU Are)
   <https://nishamody.myflodesk.com/breakupcodependency> - Free (Recording
   Available)
   - Trauma-Informed and Relational Care for Libraries
   <https://my.marvelouspages.com/nisha-mody/trauma-informed-and-relational-care-for-libraries>
(Self-Paced
   Course)*

*Oregon Library Association's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Antiracism
(EDIA) <https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-scholarships>
Committee's
Professional Development Scholarship Application Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDIGnAfP9cIxZYLalGHuNn25viYkk-q921jUafmjIhcmYTbw/viewform>

Shout out to our episode hosts, Ericka Brunson-Rochette and Brittany Young!
Production assistance was provided by Kristen Curé and Gene Iparraguirre.
Thank you to OLA Association Manager, Shirley, for your help with
logistics, to the Oregon Library Association and the State Library of
Oregon for your continued support of this project, Charles Wood and Joan
Vigil for promotion, and, as always, to the rest of the members of the OLA
EDI & Antiracism Committee.

Mahalo,

      Roxanne

Roxanne M. Renteria

OLA EDI & Anti-Racism Committee, Co-Chair

Serving Alongside LaRee Dominguez

2023-2026

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