In the Harry Potter world, Homenum Revelio is a spell that reveals human presence. In our world, Homenum Revelio is a podcast that uses Harry Potter characters to explore empathy. The world tells us every day that success and happiness come from external places. But what if lasting joy has more to do with finding real connection than with chasing a finish line that's constantly moving? What if there's already magic between us? Each episode will feature one character and a specific role they play (the role might be anything from “student” to “activist” to “partner” etc). Hosts Jeffrey San Gabriel and Mary Ogilvie will share a personal story about the specific role from their own experience or from a guest’s. They’ll dive into a deeper discussion about how the character embodies this role and reflect on their own similarities and differences. After that, they’ll do “Empathy Practice” in which they listen to a passage from the Harry Potter books that shows the character in this role and imagine themselves into the story as the title character. Finally, Jeff and Mary discuss the ways they’ve felt challenged in their practice of empathy. The hope is by practicing empathy with characters from the Harry Potter books, we can all get better at practicing with real people. Jeff and Mary don't have all the answers or all the wisdom - they’re here to practice, too! So make yourself some tea (or whatever you like), pull up a chair, and join them in seeking connection. Because remember, there's magic between us.
Jeffrey J. San Gabriel & Mary Ogilvie
Mary & Rebecca read a passage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and discuss their experience imagining themselves as a character in the scene.Empathy Practice is from Chapter 11 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.Today, we'd like to highlight Together Rising. Together Rising identifies what is breaking the hearts of their givers as they look around their world and their community, and then they connect their givers’ generosity with the people and organizations who are effectively addressing that critical need. Learn more at https://togetherrising.org/Find Homenum Revelio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @reveliopodThis episode is hosted by Mary OgilvieProduced by Annie HallEdited by Mary OgilvieMusic & Sound Design by Aaron NewberryTranscript by Mary Ogilvie can be found on reveliopod.comThanks to Kimberly Bassett for coming up with the podcast name!
Mary shares a quick update on the state of the podcast and an update on Homenum Revelio Season One.A transcript for this announcement written by Jeff San Gabriel & Mary Ogilvie is available on the episode page at reveliopod.comYou can find Jeff at @bookwormjeff and Mary at @hellomaryo on Instagram.Find Homenum Revelio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @reveliopodRemember, there's magic between us!
Jeff and Mary practice empathy by discussing their thoughts on Hermione Granger’s pet peeves, her favorite reality show, and the ways her perfectionism aides and hinders her. Their friend, Elselynn, joins to share her story of perfectionism.Empathy Practice is from Chapter 16 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Find First Book here: https://firstbook.org/Follow Elselynn and her knitting at @elselynnknits on InstagramFind Homenum Revelio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @reveliopodHosted by Jeff San Gabriel & Mary OgilvieProduced by Annie HallEdited by Jeff San GabrielMusic & Sound Design by Aaron NewberryTranscript by Kimberly San Gabriel can be found on reveliopod.comThanks to Kimberly Bassett for coming up with the podcast name!
Jeff and Mary practice empathy by discussing their thoughts on Ron Weasley’s favorite fast food meal, the title of his autobiography, and the privileges he carries with him as a Pureblood in the Wizarding World. Their friend, Rebecca, stops in to share her story of privilege.Empathy Practice is from Chapter 15 of Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsFind We Need Diverse Books here: https://diversebooks.org/Find Homenum Revelio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @reveliopodHosted by Jeff San Gabriel & Mary OgilvieProduced by Annie HallEdited by Jeff San GabrielMusic & Sound Design by Aaron NewberryTranscript by Kimberly San Gabriel can be found on reveliopod.comThanks to Kimberly Bassett for coming up with the podcast name!
Jeff and Mary practice empathy by discussing Luna Lovegood's DJ name, the bio on her dating app of choice, and the ways she goes against social scripts and expectations by being a nonconformist. Mary shares a story about moving away from her home state, and defines nonconformity in her own way.Empathy Practice is from Chapter 10 of Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixFind The Trevor Project here: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Find Homenum Revelio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @reveliopodHosted by Jeff San Gabriel & Mary OgilvieProduced by Annie HallEdited by Jeff San GabrielMusic & Sound Design by Aaron NewberryTranscript by Kimberly San Gabriel can be found on reveliopod.comThanks to Kimberly Bassett for coming up with the podcast name!
Jeff and Mary practice empathy by discussing their thoughts on Harry Potter's go-to karaoke song, what's on his Amazon wishlist, and the ways he stands up against injustice in his life. Jeff defines what activism means to him and shares a personal story about his own experience as an activist in college.Empathy Practice is from Chapter 12 of Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixFind Feeding America here: https://www.feedingamerica.org/Find Homenum Revelio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook at @reveliopodHosted by Jeff San Gabriel & Mary OgilvieProduced by Annie HallEdited by Jeff San GabrielMusic & Sound Design by Aaron NewberryTranscript by Kimberly San Gabriel can be found on reveliopod.comThanks to Kimberly Bassett for coming up with the podcast name!
In the Harry Potter world, Homenum Revelio is a spell that reveals human presence. In our world, Homenum Revelio is a podcast that uses Harry Potter characters to explore empathy. The world tells us every day that success and happiness come from external places. But what if lasting joy has more to do with finding real connection than with chasing a finish line that's constantly moving?What if there's already magic between us?Hosts Jeffrey San Gabriel and Mary Ogilvie practice empathy using characters from the Harry Potter books, with hopes that we can all get better at practicing with real people. Jeff and Mary don't have all the answers or all the wisdom - they’re here to practice, too! So make yourself some tea (or whatever you like), pull up a chair, and join them in seeking connection. Because remember, there's magic between us.
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