Emily Gresbrink, Ph.D. ✨

Enjoy TWO high-energy bouts in one night, get your hands on exclusive merch, and boogie your heart out during the halftime dance party!

Which team are you rooting for this season; Bodies of Water, Maul Rats, Roller Vortex, or Wednesday Warnings?
Drop your pick in the comments!

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Not even from NYC and I’m partying about it. This is such a wonderful precedent 🎉

I know this can sound kind of silly at a time like this, but doing a war without congressional authorization is ample grounds for impeachment

that’s awful for a 3:3 😭

Some summer highlights from the last four weeks:

🪡 one new tattoo
🛼 one fun and winning roller derby tournament
📕 one summer session almost done
🍝 one trip to Cincinnati in the books
😷 one successful surgery and recovery
🌱 30+ thriving garden plants

So far, so good. 😊

Been quiet here for a few weeks. Mostly that’s because I’ve been busy and overwhelmed with summer classes and conference travel! But I promise that I’m hanging in there and finding rest. ♥️

BREAKING: A federal judge reversed National Institutes of Health's terminations of hundreds of critical research grants that were canceled because of their alleged connection to disfavored topics, including diversity, equity, inclusion, and gender identity.

This is a major win for public health.

We can all save Bluesky if we put on the best darn talent show this town has ever seen

i want a covid booster tbh

Attending #CWcon25? Looking for something to do bright and early tomorrow? I’ll be presenting remotely at 9:00am with @banvillemorgan.bsky.social and @emilygresb.bsky.social on “Politics of Compliance: Redefining Perceived Agency in ‘Wellness.’” We hope to see you there!

Infographic for Minnesota's Have a Nice Day Tournament. The image is mostly text with the HaND logo on the right. The logo consists of the name overlaying a silhouette of Minnesota. The southern end of the state is surrounded by a light blue wave. Behind the silhouette is the head of a loon with laser eyes striking a star in a lightly cloudy sky. Text is as follows: Minnesota Roller Derby All - Stars Tournament June 6th - 8th 3 Days, 10+ Games, 7+ Teams Location Hopkins Pavillion 11100 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins Minnesota Leagues Arizona Roller Derby Minnesota Roller Derby North Star Roller Derby Texas Roller Girls Red Stick Roller Derby Information Tickets and more information at mnrollerderby.com

3 DAYS. 8 TEAMS. 12 GAMES. ZERO CHILL.

Mark your calendars! MNRD’s annual All-Stars tournament, Have a Nice Day, is fast approaching June 6–8, 2025.

With top-tier teams visiting from across the country, this tournament is not one to miss!
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The Japanese media is reporting that Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign films could limit Americans' access to anime films: mainichi.jp/articles/202...

Special place in hell for whoever is lighting off fireworks at 11:46p on a Sunday and causing my dogs to hear Creedence Clearwater Revival songs start playing in their minds

A photo of Minnesota Roller Derby’s all star program. The skaters are in blue jerseys and the coaches are in black.

@mnrollerderby.bsky.social looking extra tough and ready to rumble this all stars season 💪🏻

::grabby hands::

So all this is to say:

When you’re managing a team or collaborating, aim to be mindful of expectations everyone’s been given (and the ones you’ve handed out). Be mindful of everyone’s agency and autonomy to succeed and learn. Mistakes and growth need to happen. And my therapist was right 😂

Unfortunately I don’t know if I can talk to this person about it? (But sure, Bluesky, you can have it!)

I get that intent ≠ impact is part of this (that person was not trying to break me down), and while the gesture to help was thoughtful …. There was an expectation given to me, then taken away without my consent, and it left me feeling overmanaged and helpless. Just this big 🤏

This week, someone tried to do something nice for me and it really wasn’t at all. I won’t get into details bc #vague: but it was a task I was given and needed to do, but it was repeatedly taken away & micromanaged to be “helpful.” I couldn’t succeed. I had no agency. You know the feeling.

I think … I think she’s right? Lemme elaborate with a good old fashioned vaguebook.

spongebob squarepants is sitting at a table in a diner . Alt: spongebob squarepants is sitting at a table in a diner .

Let’s say you are doing a task (or something) for someone. Then, without your consent or knowledge, that person (or someone else) suddenly completes or take away the task with minimal or no communication.

My therapist says that can take away agency & create a feeling of helplessness or emptiness.

Been thinking about something my therapist said awhile back that’s living rent free in my head and I think she’s onto something - and I need to get this off my chest - 🧵

No, LinkedIn, it’s not “easy apply” if you have to include a cover letter.

Extremely wholesome that, when I shared my research CFP in class today, my students clapped for me after I finished sharing my slides with the research & IRB info. (They are excellent human beings)

I was told I missed good pizza and slow walkers pissing off someone - there’s two for you!

It was pee-free and semi-dry. Yoink!

I’m so glad to help! Everyone consider CUNY 😂

Is it unprofessional to say “HELL YEAH”? Probably, but whatever.

#4C25 #go #teamrhetoric #bannedbooks

I’d love that! I’ll send you a dm :)