Podcasts about my grandmother

Danny Burmawy holds a Master of Theological Studies and is the author of The God of My Grandmother. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Project Ex, an organization focused on countering Islamic extremism and dismantling ideological falsehoods. A former Muslim turned Christian, Danny is a rising voice in foreign policy and national security, with expertise in Middle Eastern affairs, radicalization, and global terrorism. He has led NGOs across the U.S. and the Middle East and provided training and consultation in both religious and policy contexts. Born in Jordan, he spent 15 years in Lebanon before moving to the U.S., where he continues to work at the intersection of theology, counter-extremism, and geopolitical analysis. His insights have been featured by major outlets on issues ranging from Islamic ideology to Western strategic interests. You can find him on X at https://x.com/DanBurmawy ---

r TOMC where Yesterday was my birthday, I bought myself a birthday cake and my mom and stepdad ate all of it with their friends who had come over to hangout with them the night before my birthday while I was in my bedroom. They didn't even leave me one slice. Ex left me for another guy, got pregnant, and now wants me back. Bride doesn't like me and they want me to coordinate the wedding, decorate, and host a bridal shower A blanket saved my marriage I faked being sick for my whole childhood. My brother put me on his life insurance and not his wife My wife left me because she is schizophrenic and thought the government was after her. Being a gamer in your 40's is really, well... Lonely. I Took The Most Valuable Pieces of Jewelry from My Grandmother's Collection I finally hit $100k+ salary and I'm miserable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 That is the Question of most of us…Many people think that their kids will later care for them when they are old.And then they want children.My Grandmother would say:  “ It is easier for a father to care for 5 kids than 5 kids care for a father”Because later your children have a family and have to work hard to sustain them … And you are just a burden or somebody who will give them money and support them... And your kids hope to get a big heritage from you… If you love to be together with kids, then get own children…What is if you are an Omega? An Omega is driven from his missions, hobbies or work and his family is not important to him…. Even Omegas loves sex and for some time love their spouse, afterward, his mission is again his first priority. A. Robbins says our Spouse should be priority Number 1, our kid's Number 2 and then the profession… Most women identify intentionally the Omegas… and they want only a short adventure and that is good so…. What is if you are a female?Women have the privilege to create new lives and even don't need a man. Because they can go to a sperm bank… Women can only create kids until their menopause. The female nature is programmed to create kids. If she doesn't do so she will suffer later.What is if you are a male?Our Fantasias are creating always these fancy dreams to be married to our dream partner and have kids with her… Recently I picked up a taxi with an Indian driver in Kuala Lumpur. I asked him how many kids he has… And he told me that his wife and he doesn't have kids. Because he doesn't want always to think about money, and a family has never enough…  When a father is working hard for his family and he loves his kids…. His spouse is blackmailing him with the kids and in a difficult situation, she is playing out the kids against him… That is so normal… What happens after a separation with kids…? Don't tell me that this will never happen…Men are more flexibleMales can choose to have kids with a young female even in their old age. Jim Rogers (one of the most successful hedge-fund manager) thought that he will never have kids because that is stupid. And today, at his age he decided that it is awesome to have two daughters … My Video: Children or no Children? https://youtu.be/M8GDWsLFrxoMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/Children-or-no-Children.mp3

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In this episode of The Nancy Levin Show, I sit down with Sara Surani—an activist, entrepreneur, educator, and co-founder of She is the Universe—to explore the transformative power of storytelling, identity, and intergenerational healing.  Sara shares her journey as a first-time author of her debut poetry and prose collection, Songs of My Grandmother, and how her hyphenated identity as a Pakistani-American shapes her work.  Together, we delve into the importance of honoring our ancestors, processing grief and hope through community, and reclaiming feminine strength. Prepare to be inspired by Sara's profound insights and heartfelt storytelling.   What we'll explore together Writing can be both a healing process and a necessity rather than just a creative outlet. Community and collective healing are vital for processing grief and finding hope. Intergenerational trauma and healing are intricately connected, with storytelling acting as a bridge. Feminine wisdom, anger, and resilience are powerful tools for transformation and social change. Colors can be used as an emotional lens to understand and organize our feelings. Honoring one's cultural heritage enriches personal growth and global connection. Exploring intergenerational trauma, healing, and the hope found in collective experiences. Reclaiming anger as a protective force and embracing the full spectrum of feminine power. How community rituals and shared experiences foster belonging and resilience.   Connect with Sara: WebsiteInstagram Pre-order Sara Surani's Songs of My Grandmother, available now wherever books are sold.    Connect with me: Newsletter  nancylevin.com Instagram Facebook

Send us a textTransform your coaching practice with insights from Susana Rinderle, a transformational life and leadership coach, as she shares her unique perspective on coaching across color lines. Discover the depth of understanding gained from her experiences as a racially ambiguous, multicultural white person and her pivotal conversation with a colleague that reshaped her approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Susana opens up about the vital competencies needed to coach leaders from diverse racial backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of recognizing one's identity and positionality in creating impactful coaching relationships.Explore the intricate relationships between identity and coaching as Susana shares her journey of growing up in multicultural Los Angeles. We dive into the concept of being "transcultural" and how personal and professional experiences can shape identities beyond DNA or birth. Learn about the strategies Susana employs to bridge racial conversations with clients, fostering environments where open dialogue can flourish. Her approach, which includes gathering information on clients' racial, spiritual, and cultural identities, creates a foundation of understanding that enhances the coaching relationship and leads to meaningful outcomes.Unpack the complexities of power dynamics within coaching relationships, particularly for white coaches engaging with marginalized communities. Susana discusses her path to understanding privilege, inspired by thinkers like Robin D'Angelo, and stresses the importance of creating safe spaces for client feedback. With recommended readings like "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson and "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem, this episode invites reflection on the necessity of trauma-informed coaching. Susanna's insights encourage coaches to acknowledge their identities and embrace the awkwardness of these critical conversations, ultimately leading to genuine and transformative client interactions.Watch the full interview by clicking here.Find the full article here.Learn more about Susana here. Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com

Clair Wills – Missing Persons, or My Grandmother's Secrets...with TRE's Selina MacKenzie

It's good to be back with you all. It's been a minute since we've had an episode. In this episode, Matt LaVine and Dwight K. Lewis Jr discuss the impact of the first three weeks of the second Trump administration on marginalized communities. They emphasize the importance of community, resilience, and activism as a response to the administration's actions. Dwight shares his personal experiences of grief and anger, highlighting the need for collective healing and resistance. Matt leads a discussion on the concept of white [patriarchal, heteronormative, capitalist] supremacist settler colonialism and its implications, urging white allies to recognize their role in the system and to support themselves, marginalized folx, and the community at large. Furthermore, Dwight and Matt discuss these concepts and the ways that they exist as an “organizing principle” continuously shaping our world. They also recommend resources like "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem and "Black Joy" by Tracey M. Lewis-Giggetts for personal and community healing.

Episode 16: For the Love of Healing “For the Love of.. Series” launches the first episode of the series: For the Love of Healing. Auntie Lauren & Auntie Lisa welcome two special guests to the studio, both guests known in Wabanaki territory for their commitment to healing. Chief Clarissa Sabattis and Steve Knockwood talk about their personal stories of healing and how their work provides healing opportunities to others. Our guests' deep commitment to indigenous people and all people who wish to heal, is both apparent and extraordinary. Sacred stories of healing are heard throughout this special episode, providing hope to all who listen. The Aunties could not have thought of a better way to begin our month of LOVE together. Please remember to tune in each Tuesday in February for our “For the Love of… Series”. Next week, we bring to you Yo Yo Ma! This week, sit back, breathe deep, lean and listen, each day healing is so near.Wabanaki Words Used:Apc-oc (again in the future, parting, good-bye, farewell) https://pmportal.org/dictionary/apc-oc Topics Discussed:  Chief Clarissa Sabattis - Chief SabattisSteve Knockwood - A Cultural Connection Drives Personal Transformation Journey MagazineHoulton Band of Maliseet Indians Tibe - Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Littleton, MEMi'kmaq Tribe - Mi'kmaq Nation Presque Isle, MEResidential Schools - The U.S. history of Native American Boarding Schools — The Indigenous FoundationMeduxnekeag River - Meduxnekeag River - WikipediaSharon Tomah Jordan - Meet Our Team | Wabanaki Public Health & WellnessImelda Pearly - Dr. Imelda Perley, OpolahsomuwehsResmaa Menakeem, “My Grandmother's Hands” - My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies: Menakem, ResmaaUnmarked Graves Discovery - Canada: 751 unmarked graves found at residential school , Why So Many Children Died at Indian Residential SchoolsMIECHV - Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting ProgramUnity - Unity, Inc. – United National Indian Tribal YouthPenobscot Nation Youth Council - Penobscot Nation Youth Council Opportunity House - Wabanaki Recovery HomesWabanaki Care Line – 1-844-844-2622 Wabanaki Tribal Nations:Houlton Band of Maliseet Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians | Littleton, ME (maliseets.net)Mi'kmaq Mi'kmaq Nation | Presque Isle, ME (micmac-nsn.gov)Passamaquoddy Tribe Indian Township Passamaquoddy Tribe @ Indian Township | Peskotomuhkati MotahkomikukPassamaquoddy Tribe Sipayik Sipayik Tribal Government – Sipayik (wabanaki.com)Penobscot Nation Penobscot Nation | Departments & Info | Indian Island, Maine Special Thanks/Woliwon: Guests: Chief Clarissa Sabattis, Steve Knockwood Producer: Gavin AllenPodcast Team: Becky Soctomah Bailey, Macy Flanders

In this episode I speak with Mish, a plural system that is non-binary, queer, disabled, and neurodivergent, as well as beng awarded the 2024 Australian Social Worker of the Year. As a social worker of colour, their practice is grounded in identity affirming anti-colonial and anti-oppressive practices from which they have built their skillset of supporting people through a range of therapeutic modalities. Mish is the chair of The Iceberg Foundation, a mental health charity for BIPOC, queer and neurodivergent humans and is the principal practitioner at Niram, a BIPOC focussed EMDR practice. Links to resources mentioned in this week's episode: The Iceberg FOundation - https://www.theicebergfoundation.org/ GenWest - https://www.genwest.org.au/ Rainbow Giving Australia - https://rainbowgiving.org.au/news/the-aurora-group-and-giveout-announce-merger-as-one-million-dollars-distributed-for-lgbtqia-communities Linda Thai - https://www.linda-thai.com/ Queering EMDR Therapy - https://www.instituteforcreativemindfulness.com/publishing/queering-emdr-therapy/ Zoe Bell Gender Collective - https://zbgc.org.au/ In Our Blood TV series - https://iview.abc.net.au/show/in-our-blood The Oasis Movie and Life After the Oasis - https://theoasismovie.com.au/ Decolonizing Therapy podcast episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/decolonizing-therapy-a-movement-an-interview/id1310770477?i=1000633816868 My Grandmother's Hands podcast episode - https://soundcloud.com/librofm/my-grandmothers-handsracialized-trauma-the-pathway-to-mending-by-resmaa-menakem Jamie Marich's Dissociation Made Simple - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dissociation-made-simple-9781623177218 This episode's transcript can be viewed here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VGdbAxpZsnywlOsK3L9Xf19QabZB82SW0UcaA_5TcQU/edit?usp=sharing

A bustling New England mill turned into a scene of unimaginable horror as the Pemberton Mill's collapse in 1860 claimed dozens of lives, leaving behind a terrifying tale of disaster.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The ghost of a man in gray haunts a London theater. *** The boogeyman – where did he come from, and is he based on a real person? *** A disaster that took place at the Pemberton Mill on January 10, 1860 – a disaster that left a community, and a nation stunned! *** A night of children telling scary stories to each other turns into the real thing. *** A young girl bumps into her father in the hallway… which is impossible, as her father isn't home. *** James Bond, 007 himself tells his own personal story of the paranormal. Sir Roger Moore tells of his terrifying experience. *** A young teen girl wakes up in the dark of night being choked by a red-eyed being. *** Friends hear a crash in the kitchen… and though everything appears normal, what they eventually find is the stuff of nightmares. *** The discovery of a body in the local river leaves one town with a gruesome mystery – and possibly the framing of an innocent man for the murder. *** Known to the outside world as the City of the Dead, Dargavs is a truly remarkable and mysterious place we know little about. *** Do you ever get the feeling that you are being watched, or that someone is following you? Perhaps it's not your imagination. *** A father in South Yorkshire claims his family is being haunted by the ghost of an old lady. *** Two men, a forest, and a ouija board – will that be enough to find a rumored black eyed child that has been seen there? *** A man hears pounding on the walls of his apartment – from the outside of the building. *** What appears to be a poltergeist continues to torment office colleagues… or is it just being playful? *** Plus, I'll share an original creepypasta from a fan of Weird Darkness… it's a story called “Amoeba”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer, Lead-In, and Show Open00:04:12.316 = Drury Lane Theater00:08:31.810 = Real Boogeyman00:20:42.764 = Horror at Pemberton Mill00:56:54.761 = Haunting of My Grandmother's Cottage00:59:22.196 = My Doppelganger01:02:23.189 = Shaken Not Scared: Roger Moore's Paranormal Experience01:04:29.693 = Red-Eyed Being That Held Me Down01:08:13.971 = Baldwinsville Homicide01:18:36.112 = Tormented By a Spirit In Hell01:20:31.067 = Dargavs – City of the Dead01:24:09.055 = Faceless Specter That Follows Me01:26:07.376 = Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost of An Old Lady01:29:38.242 = Black-Eyed Child of Cannock Chase01:32:37.560 = Pounding Walls of An Apartment Building01:34:29.387 = Playful Office Poltergeist01:37:32.459 = “Amoeba” (Fictional Horror Story) by Sabby Ray01:54:19.562 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/PembertonMill“The Drury Lane Theater” (from the book “100 True Ghost Stories: Terrifying Hauntings From The UK And Around The World” by Alan Toner): http://amzn.to/2hwQTWG“The Real Boogeyman” (from the book, “Could It Be True: Vol 1, Urban Legends” by Cindy Parmiter”): http://amzn.to/2z8VgTh“The Horror At Pemberton Mill” (from the book, “A Pale Horse Was Death” by Troy Taylor and Rene Kruse): http://amzn.to/2AWTceo“The Haunting Of My Grandmother's Cottage”: (link no longer available)“My Doppelganger”: (link no longer available)“Shaken Not Scared: Roger Moore's Experience With The Paranormal”: (link no longer available)“The Red-Eyed Being That Held Me Down”: (link no longer available)“Tormented By a Spirit In Hell”: (link no longer available)“The Baldwinsville Homicide”: (link no longer available)“Dargavs – City of the Dead”: https://tinyurl.com/vmzpgs2“The Faceless Specter That Follows Me”: (link no longer available)“Father Claims His Family Is Being Haunted By The Ghost Of An Old Lady”: (link no longer available)“Black Eyed Child of Cannock Chase”: (link no longer available)“The Pounding Walls of an Apartment Building”: (link no longer available)“The Playful Office Poltergeist”: (link no longer available)The fictional story (creepypasta) “Amoeba” was submitted by Sabby Ray: https://www.facebook.com/ray.saibal=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: February 20, 2020

Send us a textWhat if the path to your most authentic self requires letting go of who you used to be? Join the Lift One Self podcast as we welcome clarity coach and business strategist Dominiece Clifton for an intimate exploration of authentic transformation. Dominiece shares her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and her role as a business doula, while unpacking the powerful concept of grieving your former self to embrace new possibilities.We dive deep into somatic practices like yoga and breathwork, examining their crucial role in healing for Black and Brown communities. Through personal stories, Dominiece illustrates how integrating mental and physical healing creates profound self-connection and spiritual alignment.Drawing from Resmaa Menakem's "My Grandmother's Hands," we explore choosing clean pain over dirty pain to break generational trauma cycles. Learn about practical tools for personal growth, including our Transformation University program for women entrepreneurs, combining strategic business guidance with somatic wisdom. This conversation bridges ancestral knowledge with modern business strategy, offering a holistic approach to personal and professional transformation.Learn more about Dominiece Clifton here:www.domrclifton.comSupport the showRemember, the strongest thing you can do for yourself is to ask for help.Please help us grow by subscribing to and sharing the Lift OneSelf podcast with others.The podcast intends to dissolve the stigmas around Mental Health and create healing spaces.I appreciate you, the listener, for tuning in and my guest for sharing.Our websiteLiftOneself.comemail:liftoneself@gmail.comFind more conversations on our Social Media pageswww.facebook.com/liftoneselfwww.instagram.com/liftoneselfWant to be a guest on the Lift OneSelf podcast message here on Podmatch:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/liftoneselfMusic by prazkhanal

In this conversation, Dr. Amber Sessoms discusses the complexities of identity and community within the Black experience, particularly in predominantly white spaces. She emphasizes the importance of resilience, the need for intentional conversations at home, and the role of education in challenging harmful narratives. Dr. Sessoms also explores the significance of ancestry and historical trauma, advocating for healing and reclamation of one's heritage. She highlights the power of love and humanity in fostering connections and the importance of applying knowledge in practical ways to create a more inclusive society. Continuing Education Credits (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) BACB: 1.5 Learning IBAO: 1.5 Cultural QABA: 1.5 DEI   Contact Dr. Sessoms: https://www.aninclination.com/about https://www.instagram.com/natural_inclination/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aninclination/ Links: Highlander Adult Education Center https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/highlander-folk-school Teaching To Transgress by Bell Hooks https://www.routledge.com/Teaching-to-Transgress-Education-as-the-Practice-of-Freedom/hooks/p/book/9780415908085 All About Love by Bell Hooks https://www.google.ca/books/edition/All_About_Love/A5ZDDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 Uncle Bobbie's Books - Philadelphia https://www.unclebobbies.com/ Starting with a love of Organic Chemistry Dr. Bettina Love https://bettinalove.com/ Eddie Glaude https://aas.princeton.edu/people/eddie-s-glaude-jr Robin Redman Wright https://harrisburg.psu.edu/faculty-and-staff/robin-redmon-wright Dr. Dena Simmons https://www.denasimmons.com/ My Grandmother's Hands - Resmaa Menakem https://www.google.ca/books/edition/My_Grandmother_s_Hands/OaG4DgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PT12&printsec=frontcover The 1619 Project https://www.google.ca/books/edition/The_1619_Project/B4MhEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA2&printsec=frontcover Research Articles Discussed: Sessoms, A. M. (2023). The work of bearing witness to the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and white rage. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2023, 91–104. https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.20489 Love, B. L. (2016). Anti-Black state violence, classroom edition: The spirit murdering of Black children. Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, 13(1), 22–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/15505170.2016.1138258 Behaviour Speak Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 114: Equity, Belonging and Inclusion with Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-114-equity-belonging-and-inclusion-with-drnikole-hollins-sims/ Episode 75 Cultivating Black Excellence and Intelligence in School Psychology with Dr. Celeste Malone https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-75-cultivating-black-excellence-and-intelligence-in-school-psychology-with-dr-celeste-malone/ Episode 67 Humility, Compassion, and Reflection with Dr. Nasiah Cirincione Ulezi and Dr. Jonathan Tarbox https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-67-humilty-compassion-and-reflection-with-dr-nasiah-cirincione-ulezi-and-drjonathan-tarbox/  

When Clair Wills was in her twenties, she discovered she had a cousin she had never met. Born in a mother-and-baby home in 1950s Ireland, Mary grew up in an institution not far from the farm where Clair spent happy childhood summers. Yet Clair was never told of Mary's existence.How could a whole family―a whole country―abandon unmarried mothers and their children, erasing them from history?Clair's tells the story in the new book "Missing Persons: or, My Grandmother's Secrets."

Send us a textEPISODE SPONSOR:Discover AHYIN, a luxury boutique Judaica company founded by Micaela Ezra, blending her fashion design background with soulful intention and meticulous craftsmanship. Each heirloom piece, including the signature “Jardin” design inspired by the Garden of Eden, is hand-embroidered on 100% linen and designed to bring beauty, blessing, and tradition to your home. The collection includes challah covers, matzah covers, afikomen bags, and talit and tefillin bags, all made with love and by hand. Perfect for weddings, engagements, housewarmings, or milestone birthdays, AHYIN pieces are designed to be cherished for generations.Each item comes in a premium keepsake box with a certificate and a booklet about the blessings of Challah. The “Jardin” style, featuring symbols of blessing, fertility, and protection, drapes over three standard challot and is finished with hand-stitched and fringed edges. AHYIN's global reach connects artisans from Mexico and India to homes worldwide, highlighting the interconnectedness of our communities. Visit WWW.AHYINjudaica.com and follow @micaela_ezra and @ahyin_judaica on Instagram for more. SPECIAL discount code, valid through CHANUKAH 2024. code: RIVKAH&EDA for 10% off!Episode notes: In this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, join us for an inspiring conversation with a trailblazing woman, Diane Abrams, who has worn many hats: lawyer, professor, feminist leader, author, and devoted mother. Diane shares her extraordinary journey of balancing career and family, her close relationship with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the powerful legacy of her new book, My Grandmother's Candlesticks. Discover timeless lessons on faith, resilience, and finding purpose in every stage of life. Perfect for anyone seeking wisdom, inspiration, and a deeper connection to their own story.You can purcahse Diane's book, My Grandmother's Candlesticks, here: https://oupress.org/product/my-grandmothers-candlesticks/→ Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/A3QZhck8lGoFEEDBACK: We'd love to hear your thoughts on making From The Inside Out Podcast even better and more tailored for you! Please take our survey here: https://vc7ah0gv.forms.app/ftio GUEST BIO:Diane Schulder Abrams is an attorney who taught the first Women and the Law course in 1969 at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and then at New York University Law School. An activist at the forefront of the fight for women's rights in the 1970s, she has written about women's rights and also about issues related to the Jewish community. After reading an article that she published about her grandmother in 1974, the Lubavitcher Rebbe requested that she write more about her grandmother. Diane is now completing an intergenerational memoir titled My Grandmother's Candlesticks: Feminism and Judaism.BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.com/MY-GRANDMOTHERS-CANDLESTICKS-FEMINISM-MULTIGENERATIONAL/dp/1602805288/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2D33E9L67DC9T&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ehTRFcBtcEnedwgcVMjmhthhsO6FIKvBMNj_

Chapter 1:Summary of My Grandmother's Hands"My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem explores the deep-seated impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities. The book emphasizes how experiences of racism are not only psychological but also embodied, manifesting in the body's muscle memory. Menakem draws on his background as a trauma therapist to address the importance of understanding the racialized trauma that has been passed down through generations.The book is structured around the concepts of trauma, resilience, and healing, focusing particularly on the differences in how white people, Black people, and police experience and process trauma. Menakem highlights the need for somatic practices—those that engage the body—as a means to understand and heal from these traumas. He advocates for a communal approach to healing, urging readers to engage in self-reflection, listening, and empathetic dialogue to foster deeper connections and understanding across racial lines.Overall, Menakem's work calls for recognition of the historical context of racial dynamics, and it offers pathways toward healing that embrace both individual and collective experiences. The book serves as both a guide for personal growth and a call to action for social change, advocating for a future where healing from racial trauma is embraced and pursued collectively.Chapter 2:The Theme of My Grandmother's Hands"My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem is a profound exploration of the impact of racial trauma on individuals and communities, along with pathways toward healing. Here are some key plot points, character development aspects, and thematic ideas from the book: Key Plot Points:1. Introduction to Racial Trauma: Menakem introduces the concept of racialized trauma, explaining how the impacts of systemic racism have been passed down through generations, affecting both Black bodies and white bodies differently.2. Mind-Body Connection: The author emphasizes the importance of the connection between body and mind, demonstrating how trauma is stored in our bodies and how it can manifest in various physical and psychological symptoms.3. Personal Narratives: Through personal anecdotes and stories, Menakem illustrates how his own experiences with racism and trauma shaped his understanding of healing. He shares memories of his grandmother and their connection, using this relationship to symbolize deeper cultural and historical ties.4. Healing Practices: The book elaborates on specific practices, such as somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and embodying empathy, which can aid individuals in processing trauma and moving toward healing.5. Call to Collective Healing: Menakem stresses that individual healing must also be complemented by collective awareness and action to address systemic racism and promote a healthier society. Character Development:- Resmaa Menakem: The author uses his own life and experiences as a lens through which to explore racial trauma. His development involves recognizing the depth of trauma he has inherited, seeking healing, and becoming an advocate for others to do the same.- Cultural Figures: Throughout the text, Menakem invokes ancestral figures (like his grandmother) to give context to his journey and emphasize the importance of heritage in understanding personal and communal trauma.- Communities: The development of the communities discussed in the book reflects a spectrum of experiences with trauma, resilience, and opportunities for healing. Menakem invites readers to see themselves in these communities and consider their own roles in the healing process. Thematic Ideas:1. Intergenerational Trauma: Menakem delves into how...

What if unlocking a deeper connection with yourself and your partner was a skill you could cultivate?    In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Tantra with the knowledgeable Shiva J, a certified Tantra Educator and transformative empowerment coach. With a diverse background encompassing Kundalini Yoga, somatic bodywork, life coaching, and more, Shiva J guides us through the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding Tantra. Delving into its roots, we discuss the multifaceted aspects of Tantra and explore how it can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation.   Shiva J sheds light on the different forms of Tantra, exploring how it can enhance intimacy in relationships, along with providing a glimpse into a new dating experience known as Tantra speed dating. You will also discover a brief guided Tantric breath exercise that you can begin using today. Tune in for an exploration into the world of Tantra where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding.   “Tantra is the art and ritual of falling in love with yourself” - Shiva J You're going to leave this episode with…   What tantra is and what it isn't   Ways in which Shiva J has used tantra to help transform his clients lives   How tantra can build more intimacy with your partner   Is tantra just sex?   The danger of tantra   What trauma is and different ways people experience it   How Tantra will allow you to love yourself more   Examples of every day people who would use tantra   The difference between white tantra and red tantra   How teaching men and women differs in tantra and which sex Shiva J finds harder to work with   What tantra speed dating is and how it compares to modern online dating   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will leave you with a Tantric breath exercise you can do right now   ---   Leave a Review: 
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 Resources Mentioned:   Shiva J - https://shivaj.com/   Resource List:   1. "Kularnava Tantra" translated by Satyananda Saraswati 2. "The Yoga of Power: Tantra, Shakti, and the Secret Way" by Julius Evola 3. "Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire" by Lama Yeshe 4. "Hevajra Tantra: A Critical Study" by David Snellgrove 5. "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis (focused on Kashmir Shaivism) 6. "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy" by Georg Feuerstein 7. "The Roots of Tantra" by Katherine Anne Harper and Robert L. Brown 8. "Tantra in Practice" edited by David Gordon White 9. "Tantra Unveiled" by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait 10. "The Roots of Tantra" by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) 11. "The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy, and Practice" by Georg Feuerstein 12. "The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga" by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) 13. "The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You" (1971) by Dorothy Bryant "The Red Book" (1914-1930) by Carl Jung 14.  "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem  15. "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" (1989) by Margot Anand "Sex Matters" (1969) by Osho "Siddhartha" (1922) by Herman Hesse  16. "Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love" (1997) by Daniel Odier  17. "From Sex to Superconsciousness" (2006) by Osho  18. "Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing" (2002) by Jed McKenna  19. "I Am That" (1973) by Nisargadatta Maharaj  20. "The Book of Secrets: 112 Meditations to Discover the Mystery Within" (2010) by Osho 21. "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961) by Robert A. Heinlein  22. "Women of Light: The New Sacred Prostitute" (1994) by Kenneth Ray Stubbs  23. "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness" (2017) by Peter Levine  24. "Mysteries of the Dark Moon" (1992) by Demetra George  25. "Spinning Straw into Gold" (2006) by Joan Gould  26. "The Recognition Sutras" (2017) by Christopher Wallis  

Barb Schwegman reads "Aunt Mary Rupe," "My Grandmother's Hands," "Meeting in the Garden," and "Night Walking."

Isn't it amazing to consider that memory and impulses stored in our body lead to many decisions we make in our lives and impact our ability to be fully present?In this episode, Elizabeth Mintun explores the therapeutic modality of Somatic Experiencing (founded by Peter Levine) with psychotherapist Caleb Tipple. Caleb discusses his own journey that led him to get trained in this particular modality, as well as the experience and knowledge he has working with clients who have experienced trauma using this modality. Key Takeaways: Somatic Experiencing is a natural approach to renegotiating trauma energy energy. Nervous system regulation is a balance and harmony between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Your body is a wonderful teacher and holds incredible wisdom. Resourceshttps://www.thecalmingground.com/relax-and-energize-playlisthttps://www.thecalmingground.com/free-guided-meditationhttps://www.calebtipple.com/Resma Menakum: https://resmaa.comHis book My Grandmother's Hands: https://resmaa.com/merch/Peter Levine's books:https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/se-bookshttps://traumahealing.org

Send us a Text Message.Since the discovery of her abilities, Karen has worked tirelessly to bring the word of Spirit to those who need it most. From the UK to the USA, from Asia to Australia, clients from all over the world meet with Karen to receive readings, enrol in mentorships and hold a space for discussions on the power of Spirit. 'One of my earliest childhood memories is seeing Spirit people, without actually realizing they were spirit people. I never questioned it at the time, I just seemed to accept that they were there. My Grandmother, Elizabeth, often talked of the spirit world and she too was attuned to spirit in her own ways. Gran used traditional methods like tea leaves and premonition. I used to love listening to her stories about those who had crossed over. As I began to grow and develop my own connection with Spirit, she would often say ‘Karen brings the spirit world with her'.A woman with spirit and a breath of fresh air, Karen offers a contemporary approach to psychic work and mediumship based on traditional principles. Filled with love and compassion, she stands as one of the most reputable and skilled mediums in modern times.https://www.karendocherty.com/Resources:www.claudiumurgan.comclaudiu@claudiumurgan.comwww.SpirituallyInspired.cahttps://spirituallyinspired.buzzsprout.comSubscribe for more videos! youtube.com/channel/UC6RlLkzUK_LdyRSV7DE6obQSupport the Show.

Resmaa Menakem is a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies andThe Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/resmaa-menakemSend us a Text Message.Save 10% on tuition for the Next Economy MBA, a nine-month facilitated cohort by the LIFT Economy team. Use PODCASTMBA at checkout. Learn more at lifteconomy.com/mbaSupport the Show.

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On this #litreview, Yvette Borja and Denise Rebeil discuss "My Grandmother's Hands" by Resmaa Menakem. They breakdown Menakem's contention that white supremacy lives mostly in our nervous systems, what role our lizard brain plays in how we interact with the world, and why collective healing from trauma is necessary to avoid generational "traumatic retention." The #litreview is a book club for Cachimbonas. To hear more, become a patron for $3, $5, or $10 a month at: https://patreon.com/radiocachimbona?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkFollow @radiocachimbona on Instagram, X, and Facebook

              Listen in as Erin and Justin discuss: How the right tech can increase professionalism in real estate The power of the right systems to increase client satisfaction and repeat transactions The future of real estate …and much more!                               About I was born and raised in Denver in a family of Realtors, before it was “cool” to be from here. There was no light-rail, LoDo or Highlands Ranch and our airport was in the heart of Stapleton. Places like RiNo, LoHi and the Highlands were just called the “North-side” and the Broncos and Nuggets were the only game in town. You could get from one side of the city to the other in less than 20 minutes. The son of a single Mom/Realtor, I answered buyer calls and joined her on showing and listing appointments, waiting for her in the car wishing I could drive. My great grandfather started selling homes in the 50's when deals were written on napkins and done by a hand shake. My Grandmother joined him and gave the business a more professional approach, running a successful business and not just making a few bucks. For 20 years I have done a lot in real estate: selling, managing, recruiting, leading, merging, coaching and now as an operator in the prop tech space. I love coaching, as I see the outsider's perspective to a problem and find ways around it. I thrive on helping others find a way to reach their goals in ways they didn't know were there. No two people are alike, nor are their challenges, which is part of the fun of coaching. With a personal approach to business and the connection to personal life, we find the balance between both and align them to perform at the highest level. I am part mechanic, making sure that the wheels of life are fully aligned with the steering and suspension that drives us. I don't sell many homes these days but my team, The Knoll Team, are some of the best Realtors in the market, and my favorite people in the world. Realty, leadership and innovation are my passion and I love to share conversations with others who feel the same. Find me if that is you!! How to Connect With Justin Website:  www.getincontract.com EARLYACCESS2024 for 60 days free www.justinknoll.co LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/justinknoll19 Facebook: www.facebook.com/jknoll19 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejustinknoll/ Recommended Resources  PF Podcast episode 9 with Justin Knoll

Mo Rocca has been on Pamela's shortlist for "Dream Guests" since this podcast began. And we're thrilled he's here! Mo Rocca is widely praised for his multifaceted career as a writer, humorist, and television correspondent. He is particularly known for his engaging storytelling style, which blends humor, historical insight, and a touch of irony. In addition to his writing, Rocca's work as a correspondent on CBS Sunday Morning and hisroles in various television programs, including "The Daily Show", "I Love the 70s" and "I Love the 80's", "My Grandmother's Ravioli" on the Cooking Channel, and "Henry Ford's Innovation Nation" on CBS has cemented his reputation as a versatile and engaging media personality. His work often highlights underappreciated figures and lesser-known historical facts, making his content both educational and entertaining, as shown in his Podcast and Book, "Mobituaries". His latest book, "Roctogenarians", celebrates individuals who achieved significant milestones later in life, drawing praise for its inspiring and often humorous profiles of these late bloomers--one of them being none other than Laura Ingalls Wilder. Join us as we discuss all things Prairie and how Mo got started on his eclectic and multifaceted career. Find out if Mo is #TeamAdam or #TeamManly, why Nellie is a gay icon, why old people are his "jam", and what our imaginary Walnut Grove nightclubs would be named. Ever the Bonnethead, Mo asked as many questions to Alison and Dean as we asked him...and quickly discovered he could be the biggest Nellie Oleson fan of all time. Quite simply, Mo Rocca ROCKS.For more info go to:www.LittleHouse50Podcast.com to connect with our hosts and link to their websites.*The merch shop is under renovation - we will keep you posted on the status!*www.LivinOnaPrairieTV.com  Check out this Award Winning Series created by Pamela Bob, with special guest stars Alison Arngrim and Charlotte Stewart.Little House 50th Anniversary Bus Tours - www.SimiValleyChamber.org  select Little House 50th Anniversary and then Bus TicketsFacebook/Instagram/TikTok:Dean Butler @officialdeanbutlerAlison Arngrim @alisonarngrimPamela Bob @thepamelabob, @prairietvMO ROCCA:Mobituaries - https://www.mobituaries.com/Rocktogenarians - Rocktogenarians Book - Info and Where To BuyMo interviews Melissa Gilbert: Melissa Gilbert InterviewInstagram: @mobituariesFACEBOOK LIVE with PAMELA and DEANhttps://fb.watch/sXZvDxawWr/LITTLE HOUSE EVENTSJuly 19th-21st Walnut Grove, MIAddress: 330 8th StreetWalnut Grove, MN  56180July 26th-28th SD, Carrie DaysKeystone Community CenterAugust 16th-17th Tombstone, AZBook SigningAddress: 530 East Allen St. Tombstone AZ 85638August 30th-Sept. 1st Watertown, CThttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-house-50th-cast-reunion-ct-tickets-753166881417Address: Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus Boulevard Hartford, CT 06103September 3rd-4th 2024, Lancaster, PA https://www.eventbrite.com/e/792807006097?aff=oddtdtcreatorFarm & Home CenterAddress: 1383 Arcadia Road Lancaster, PA 17601September 14th-15th Lyles, TNJohnny Cash's Hideaway FarmAddress: 9347 Old Highway 46 Lyle, TN 37025September 27th-29th Mansfield, MOWilder DaysAddress: 100 E ParksquareMansfield, MO  65704United StatesOctober 4th & 5th - Tulsa, OKOctober 18th & 19th - Almanzo Wilder HomesteadNovember 16th & 17th -  Branson, MOBranson Convention Center200 South Sycamore Street Branson, MO 65616December 6th-8th : Corsicana, TXhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/923124278567?aff=oddtdtcreatorCONFESSIONS OF A PRAIRIE BITCH-ALISON'S ONE-WOMAN SHOWJuly 12, 13 & 14. RedroomP-Townhttps://redroom.club/events/90938August 1 at 7pm Oasis (298 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103)Tickets at www.sfoasis.com**WITH A SURPRISE SPECIAL GUEST**ADDITIONAL SIGNINGSAlison and Melissa Gilbert will be appearing at:FAN X in Salt Lake City,  Sept 26 - 28https://fanxsaltlake.com/

324. The Embodied Path to Healing Racialized Trauma with Resmaa Menakem Author, therapist, licensed clinical worker, racialized trauma expert, Resmaa Menakem discusses the concepts of somatic abolitionism, and the importance of embodied anti-racist practices.  Discover:  -The difference between clean and dirty pain; -What white people need to do in order to help create an anti-racist society; and -Why we should shift from looking at the personal to looking at the historical to heal our traumas. On Resmaa: Resmaa Menakem is an author, agent of change, therapist, and licensed clinical worker specializing in racialized trauma, communal healing, and cultural first aid. As the leading proponent of Somatic Abolitionism – an embodied anti-racist practice for living and culture building – Resmaa is the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions and the Cultural Somatics Institute. Resmaa works at the intersections of anti-racism, communal healing, and embodied purpose, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning, Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy—And What You Can Do About It, and The Stories from My Grandmother's Hands, a children's picture book with actor T. Mychael Rambo and illustrator Leroy Campbell. In 2023, Resmaa released an on-demand self-paced course titled Healing Racialized Trauma: Somatic Abolitionism for Every Body. You can learn more about Resmaa and his work at www.resmaa.com. Work with Resmaa: https://blackoctopussociety.com/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Miller (he/they) is the Co-Founder + CEO of IDEAS xLab, which uses the art of storytelling and community collaboration to impact public health. Through its (Un)Known Project, IDEAS xLab is working to unearth and honor the names and stories of Black enslaved people in Kentucky and beyond. IDEAS xLab is based in Louisville, Kentucky, with a national scope of work. ·      Connect with Josh Miller on LinkedIn ·      Follow IDEAS xLab on LinkedIn ·      Learn more at the IDEAS xLab website ·      Learn more at the (Un)Known Project website ·      Subscribe to the (Un)Known Project YouTube channel ·      Visit the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky ·      Visit On the Banks of Freedom public art installation in Louisville, Kentucky ·      Book recommendation: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem ·      Book recommendation: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Episode Description In this episode of Writer’s Voice, host Francesca Rheannon sits down with acclaimed author Claire Wills to discuss her deeply personal and historically insightful book, Missing Persons or My Grandmother’s Secrets. Wills shares her journey of uncovering family secrets surrounding an “illegitimate” pregnancy in 1950s Ireland and exploring the broader national scandal of … Continue reading Uncovering Hidden Histories: Claire Wills on Family Secrets and National Scandals → The post Uncovering Hidden Histories: Claire Wills on Family Secrets and National Scandals first appeared on Writer's Voice.

Hey y'all, missed us? We've missed you too, but we're back honey!!! This time with an engaging conversation about Faith and resiliency with one of our colleagues JM and some insight on where we will be and what we will be doing this Pride Month. It's juicy, heart grabbing and interesting! Catfight For The Crown- June 14th, Tickets available Resources JM spoke about: Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey: A Methodist pastor and queer womanist theologian. Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas: An Episcopal priest and Canon theologian, Dr. Douglas is a leading voice on sexuality and the Black church. Dr. Phillip Butler: A scholar of Black transliberation theology, Dr. Butler explores artificial intelligence and biological technology to enhance somatic healing. Octavia Butler: A renowned science fiction writer, Octavia Butler's works often explore themes of identity, community, and survival. Her speculative fiction provides a unique lens through which to consider questions of faith, transformation, and resilience. James Baldwin: An influential writer and social critic, Baldwin's essays and novels delve into the complexities of race, sexuality, and religion.  James Cone: Known as the father of Black Liberation Theology, Cone's work emphasizes the importance of understanding Jesus through the lens of the Black experience. His theology is rooted in the struggle for justice and affirming Black identity and dignity. Resmaa Menakem: A therapist and author, Menakem's work focuses on healing racial trauma. His book "My Grandmother's Hands" addresses how racial trauma is stored in the body and offers practices for healing and resilience. Rev. Dr. Thomas Brandon Crowley: An academic who explores the queering of the Black church, Dr. Crowley's research examines how Black queer identities navigate and transform traditional religious spaces.Bishop Yvette Flunder: Founder of the City of Refuge, a radically inclusive church, Bishop Flunder is a powerful advocate for LGBTQ+ rights within the faith community. Unity Fellowship Church Movement: Founded by the late Archbishop Carl Bean. (In the 1970s, Motown producers approached Bean to sing a song they'd been working on. It was called "I Was Born This Way.",) this movement provides a spiritual home for LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly people of color. Sr. Bishop Jacquelyn D. Holland: A theologian, activist, teacher, mother, and lesbian, Bishop Holland has dedicated her life to the intersection of faith and sexuality. I Know What Heaven Looks Like: A Modern Day Coming of Age Story By: Lawrence Tanner Richardson We also want to highlight the talented Patrick Harris II, Volunteer Executive Producer of Voice of REC Podcast.  Check out our producer Patrick and his work at Patrick Harris (@presidentpat) • Instagram photos and videos  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voicesofrec/message

If you're feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from the demands of the education system, then you are not alone! Many educators find themselves struggling to navigate the pressures of teaching and managing their own well-being in the midst of it all. The constant juggling act of meeting expectations, dealing with student needs, and managing personal stress can leave you feeling exhausted and depleted. If you're looking for a way to break free from this cycle and find a sense of balance and purpose, then you are in the right place! In this episode, you will be able to: Cultivate inner peace and resilience through transformative inner work practices. Discover the profound impact of somatic exercises on mental well-being and emotional balance. Enhance your resilience and well-being through personal development strategies tailored for educators. Unleash the power of creativity for emotional healing and self-discovery. Equip yourself with effective strategies to navigate and prevent educator burnout. My special guest is Andrew Lang Andrew Lang is an educator in the Pacific Northwest, an alumnus of Richard Rohr's Living School for Action and Contemplation, and core facilitator of the Inner Work Cohort. He is the author of Unmasking the Inner Critic: Lessons for Living an Unconstricted Life and writes frequently on the importance of questioning the narratives we've been handed and how we can bring together our personal inner work with collective activism and healing. You can find more of his work and offerings at www.AndrewGLang.com. Giveaway: Sign up for one free spot in the October Cohort for A World of Difference podcast listeners specifically. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction and Sponsorship by Betterhelp 00:03:53 - Andrew's Journey as an Educator 00:09:55 - Posture Shift and Personal Development 00:12:08 - Impact of the System on Educators 00:13:25 - Transformation and Inspiring Stories 00:14:45 - The Impact of Narratives 00:16:36 - Shifting Responsibilities 00:20:22 - Unpacking Cultural Narratives 00:24:47 - Fear of Change 00:26:33 - The Practice of Resilience 00:29:56 - Grounding Practices for Wellness and Resilience 00:30:53 - Impact of Somatics and Trauma 00:32:48 - Providing Tools for Healing 00:35:31 - The Power of Poetry and Music 00:43:08 - Inner Work Cohort and Practice-Oriented Learning 00:44:22 - Embracing the Journey Together 00:44:49 - Integration of Learnings 00:46:09 - Exclusive Deep Dive 00:47:06 - Appreciation for Educators 00:48:28 - Summer Break and Refreshment Resources Andrew mentioned: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands Gabor Maté, The Myth of Normal Mirabai Starr, Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics Need a little help? Sign up for 10% off your first month at Better Help today at: www.betterhelp.com/difference https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference https://www.twitter.com/@awodpod ttps://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference

When Clair Wills was in her twenties, she discovered she had a cousin she had never met. Missing Persons, or My Grandmother's Secrets is a detective story, memoir and cultural history of Ireland's Mother and Baby homes. ‘Attending to the ways that the past ruptures and grows through the present', writes Seán Hewitt, ‘this is a history shaken by intimacy – a brave and rigorously humane book.' Wills was joined in conversation with Alice Spawls, editor of the LRB and co-editor of After Sex (Silver Press).Get the book: https://lrb.me/missingpersonsFind more events at the Bookshop: https://lrb.me/eventspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you feeling the limits of activism- specifically in the way we seem to become more polarized and exhausted?In this episode Jennifer talks with sacred scholar, vocalist and activist Amber McZeal to unpack  how to move into deeper psychic layers that can yield healing and interconnection. Talking about spiritual activism and ancestral healing they also share—Why DEI policies can't heal the illusion of separationThe medicine offered by ancestral lineage healingWhy the performativity of allyship gets us into troubleThe practice of radical optimismTune in for genuine and heart-felt exploration of how to decolonize the psyche so you can nourish your relationship to self, the collective and your activism practice. Links & resources—Learn more about Amber's work Join the Decolonizing the Psyche Facebook groupResmaa Menakem's book My Grandmother's HandsSubscribe to Jennifer's SubstackFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInHave a question for Jennifer? Email her at jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

“Here's what I would say: peace will happen when people invest in cultivating peace as opposed to war. Peace will happen. And one thing I know, for me, I know peace, I know I will never see it, but maybe I can put something in place to where I leave something here and my children's, children's, children's grandchildren can nibble off of and feed on what I've left here the same way I feed off of Frederick Douglass's stuff.” So says therapist and social worker Resmaa Menakem, author of the New York Times bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies and originator of the Somatic Abolitionist movement. I met Resmaa many years ago, when he was one of the few voices in this space—Resmaa calls himself a communal provocateur and this is true, as his work challenges all of us to recognize and acknowledge that we're scared. And that much of this fear is ancient. We were supposed to talk today about trauma in relationships, but our time together took a different turn—Resmaa jumped at the opportunity to put me in my familial and familiar fear. It's hard, or at least it was for me, but hopefully you'll stick with us to see how this works. This is the third part of a series on trauma, and it won't surprise you to hear that Resmaa also trained with Peter Levine. MORE FROM RESMAA MENAKEM: My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending our Hearts and Bodies Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy—And What You Can Do About It The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning Resmaa's Website Follow Resmaa on Instagram RELATED EPISODES: PART 1: James Gordon, M.D., “A Toolkit for Working with Trauma” PART 2: Peter Levine, Ph.D, “Where Trauma Lives in the Body” Thomas Hubl: “Feeling into the Collective Presence” Gabor Maté, M.D.: “When Stress Becomes Illness” Galit Atlas, PhD: “Understanding Emotional Inheritance” Thomas Hubl: “Processing Our Collective Past” Richard Schwartz, PhD: “Recovering Every Part of Ourselves” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi, It's Elise, host of Pulling the Thread. Starting next Monday, I'm doing another special series—this set is about trauma, specifically trauma and the body. You'll hear from four important voices in the space. We're going to start with Dr. James Gordon, who works with groups all over the world who are in crisis, helping them move their experiences through the body before it gets stuck. Next, we'll turn to the father of Somatic Experiencing, Peter Levine, who has a new autobiography about a horrific trauma from his childhood that led him to the formation of his practice, from which we all benefit today. Next, I'm joined by my friend Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother's Hands, the creator of the somatic abolitionist movement who works with me directly to illustrate how we all carry fear. And finally, Prentis Hemphill is taking us home: Their stunning new book, What it Takes to Heal, explores finding our calcified feelings and patterns of behavior in our bodies and navigating conflict without projecting our pain. In the show notes, you'll find related episodes from years past, including guests like Galit Atlas, Gabor Maté, Thomas Hubl, and Richard Schwartz. I'll see you this Thursday for a regular episode—though it's Johann Hari, so there's nothing regular about it. RELATED EPISODES: Thomas Hubl: “Feeling into the Collective Presence” Gabor Maté, M.D.: “When Stress Becomes Illness” Galit Atlas, PhD: “Understanding Emotional Inheritance” Thomas Hubl: “Processing Our Collective Past” Richard Schwartz, PhD: “Recovering Every Part of Ourselves” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author of “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” is a visionary Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist and master trainer. Resmaa is a leading voice in today's conversation on racialized trauma.As a therapist, trauma specialist, and the founder of Justice Leadership Solutions, a leadership consultancy firm, Resmaa Menakem dedicates his expertise to coaching leaders through civil unrest, organizational change, and community building.For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2020/15/10/next-economy-now

On the Season Finale of Real Talk with Sensei Nick we look at this wonderful interview with Lydia Cordeiro; My Grandmother, our teacher and our friend. You will enjoy this great interview and the lessons that came from this are insurmountable. Please press play. Next season of Real Talk With Sensei will be back in May. Want to submit a question or topic?? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QLY37CF want to be a guest? Contact information: Email: nicktaberfitness@gmail.com IG: taberfitnessacademy Real Talk with Sensei Nick will be posting on Monday mornings as of now, subscribe and share everywhere as you can --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nick-taber/support

Note: This episode contains content about trauma. Listener discretion is advised.The path toward hope and healing is often charted through pain, suffering, loss, and grief.Coming from two decades spent studying post-traumatic stress disorder, researcher and clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Eriksson Cynthia has worked with individuals and communities in the wake of major tragedy. Her psychological and spiritual perspectives emerge from first hand experience with Cambodian children exposed to the atrocities of war, Ugandan refugees, Haitian victims of earthquake catastrophe and infrastructure collapse, or at home in Pasadena tending to frontline workers who are often left burned out and traumatized from relief work.Cynthia Eriksson discusses how to pursue resilience and recovery by reflecting on the role of faith and spirituality; habits and rhythms of life; and relationships and community.How should we understand the difference between resilience and thriving?Resilience focuses on the adaptive capacities that people need to bounce back from trauma, creating the capacity to bounce back, and the skills to increase one's ability and agility to recover. Whereas thriving refers to adaptive growth through adversity, trauma, challenges, and opportunities, all the while in pursuit of one's purpose.Both resilience and thriving recognize the complexities of life, and both affirm and require the actualization of human agency.In this conversation with Cynthia Eriksson, we discuss:How leaders and helpers and caretakers can identify trauma in themselves, and come to recognize, accept, and respond.The importance of paying attention to our brains, bodies, and environment.The 5 R's of resilience to trauma and recovery from trauma.Spiritual responses to suffering and pain—which can often result in incredibly profound experiences with God—and this includes expressing anger at God within a struggle.And practically, we talk about how to deal with avoidance, defensiveness, and blaming others or ourselves—basically, the potentially destructive nature of coping mechanisms.And we close with a beautiful grounding practice that connects us all to our bodies and emotions, to engage trauma, and stay on the path to thriving.Show NotesResource: "Thriving through Trauma: Five R's for Resilience and Recovery" (via thethrivecenter.org)Resource: "Practice: The Five R's of Resilience and Recovery" (via thethrivecenter.org)Resilience versus thriving—what's the difference?What is trauma? A threat to existence.Extending from trauma to suffering and helping other people build resilience and recoverCynthia Eriksson's personal experience of trauma (and not realizing it)Problem solving and seeking control as a coping mechanism and defense against acknowledging and dealing with traumaDissociationExperiencing trauma is not the same thing as being traumatizedFight, flight, freeze, or fawn (”tend and befriend”)The symptoms of trauma and areas of disruptionWhat happens in our bodiesWhat happens in our minds (thinking)What happens in our relationshipsWhat happens in our sense of meaning, justice, and making sense of the worldResilience“What are some of the things that we can all do that help us to build some muscles when it comes to navigating life's suffering?Resilience as a skill everyone can cultivate through personal growth, rather than a static trait“Neurons that fire together wire together.”The Five R's of Resilience Regulation: bodies and emotions Reflection and Right Thinking: truth and factual acceptance Relationships: community, connection, friendship, and support Respite and Rest: disengagement and Sabbath healing Reason: meaning and transcendenceHow to deal with big, overwhelming feelings in the wake of trauma.Grounding and settling practices: feeling where you are. “I'm here now, and I'm safe.”Lament as a healthy spiritual response to traumaAnger at and with GodSpiritual practice of lamentAsking a hard question of God: “Why aren't you here, God?”Lament and anger at God as a practice to stay in relationship with God“There's this tension of: “If I show up for God, will God show up for me?”Orienting to the pain and suffering of others: “How do I show up for the people that are around me who are in pain what does it mean for me to actually open myself up to the pain of others and stay present?”“Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly.” (Micah 6:8)Coping mechanisms: substances, shopping, Netflix, avoidanceUnhealthy responses to trauma-based emotion: the dangers of replaying, ruminating, and regrettingRumination is not a constructive processing.What kind of grace can I show myself?Book: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesBook: Lisa Najavits, Seeking Safety: A Treatment Manual for PTSD and Substance AbuseGuided meditative practice: GroundingExplaining the science behind Grounding PracticesPractical ways to get helpBook: Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Braim, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaBook: Judith Herman, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence—from Domestic Abuse to Political TerrorBook: Resmaa Menakem, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and BodiesNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (currently under website maintenance as of March 4, 2024; contact helpdesk at help@nctsn.org or in an emergency, dial 911)National Center for PTSDCynthia Eriksson on What is thriving?Joy and FreedomPam King's Key TakeawaysA life of thriving on purpose actually includes pain and sadness. A history of trauma is not a disqualification from thriving.Coping strategies are tricky. They tempt us towards avoidance, defensiveness, defensiveness, substance abuse, blaming, and self judgment. Our goal is not coping. Our goal must be thriving.Lots of R's here, but regulation, reflection, right thinking, relationships, respite, and rest, and reason are core components to developing resilience and enacting recovery.It's okay to be angry at God, and it helps to tell God that's actually the case.We can find emotional grounding and regulation through intentionally enhancing a deep connection between our bodies and minds.And the path to thriving is often one where our minds need to follow our bodies and all their glorious complexity.For more information about resilience recovery, org. In Cynthia Erickson's framework of five hours, visit our website at thethrivecenter.org.About Cynthia ErikssonCynthia Eriksson is Dean of the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Department.Her research is particularly focused on the needs of cross-cultural aid for mission workers, as well as the interaction of trauma and spirituality. This work has included trauma training, research, and consultation in Monrovia, Liberia; Kobe, Japan; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Barcelona, Spain; Guatemala City, Guatemala; Gulu, Uganda; and Amman, Jordan.Eriksson also collaborated with colleagues in the US, Europe, and Africa on a longitudinal research project on stress in humanitarian aid workers funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. She also participates in the Headington Program in International Trauma at Fuller.She has completed research on risk and resilience, exposure to stress, and spiritual development in urban youth workers funded by the Fuller Youth Institute.Eriksson and her students are currently exploring the intersection of cultural humility and culturally-embedded resilience practices through collaborations with ministry agencies and Fuller colleague Alexia Salvatierra. About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Lea Schrumpf, Director of Pastoral Care at Purdue Christian Campus House, to discuss how we are shaped by harm, but how we are created for delight and honor, and how we can enter our stories with compassion and kindness.BEMA 242: Spiritual Abuse — Commodities and VariablesThe Allender CenterAnatomy of the Soul by Curt ThompsonBeing Known PodcastAdam Young CounselingThe Place We Find Ourselves podcastThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkMy Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa MenakemThe Reconnect InstituteReconnect Marriage PodcastPurdue Christian Campus HouseSnack-Stadium by Ordi Stefan Hossu — FacebookAdditional audio production by Gus Simpson Special Guest: Lea Schrumpf.

Cambridge Professor Clair Wills researches her own Irish family history and explores the ripple effects of unplanned pregnancies through the generations in her new book 'Missing Persons or My Grandmother's Secrets'

In life, friends come and go. Some friendships begin in childhood. Others form in adulthood. It's rare for a friendship to span decades or even a lifetime.But a long-term friendship is exactly what sustains prominent Minnesotans Resmaa Menakem and Keith Ellison.Listen back to the first episode in our Power Pairs series — conversations with Minnesotans you may know individually, but in the context of relationship, you get to know them in a fresh new way. Trauma expert and therapist Resmaa Menakem and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison have been close friends since they met in their 20s, long before their careers took off. They even hosted a community radio show together, on KMOJ in Minneapolis, for a decade.They tell MPR News host Angela Davis how they've leaned on each other in tough times.Guests:  Resmaa Menakem is a longtime therapist in Minnesota and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He's the author of his New York Times bestselling book, “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies.” Earlier this year he released “Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy―and What You Can Do About It.”  Keith Ellison has served as Minnesota's attorney general since January 2019. He was the lead prosecutor in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and led the team that convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on a charge of second-degree unintentional murder.  Do you know a ‘Power Pair?'Know two Minnesotans who have a close relationship and lean on each other for support in the work they do? Maybe they're married or siblings or best friends. They could be business partners or a parent/adult child dynamic duo. We want to hear their stories on MPR News with Angela Davis at 9 a.m. weekdays.Read more about our Power Pair series and submit your ideas here. Or email who you think we should talk to and why to adavis@mpr.org. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.  

What does it mean to foster intersectionality in traditions that honor the Sacred Feminine? How do we make space for the differences we find in each other in spiritual community, and also within ourselves? This rich inquiry was the subject of a panel discussion presented at the Parliament of the World's Religions in August 2023, and on today's episode, all five panelists reconvene to provide an overview of our presentation and our experiences at the Parliament.This episode includes a conversation between Home to Her podcast host Liz Childs Kelly; pagan priestess Gina Martin; Creatrix of the Goddess Ministry Lettie Sullivan; Divine Feminine App Founder Caryn MacGrandle; and Mambo and Iyanifa Marie Nazon.This episode includes:An overview of each our backgrounds in terms of race, ethnicity, class and spirituality/religion, and how they've shaped each of usDiscussion of what intersectionality means to each of us, and our experiences exploring this at the ParliamentOur process of working together, and its relevance to holding space for intersectionality overall - and how that process has also continued to shape our relationships and how we show up in the worldThe importance of nervous systems regulation in intersectional work, exploring the differences between edges and boundaries, and much morePLUS a special closing song offered by Gina Martin Show Notes If you'd like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can watch this and other podcast episodes at the Home to Her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hometoherHere's how to learn more about each of my guests today: Marie Nazon: www.marienazon.com. Gina Martin: www.ginamartinauthor.com.  Also check out Gina's new young adult book: Kiyia, Daughter of the Horse Lettie Sullivan: www.lettiesullivan.comCaryn MacGrandle and the Divine Feminine App: https://thedfapp.com/And here are a couple of resources that were mentioned:ALisa Starkweather and Daughters of the Earth: https://new.alisastarkweather.com/about/My Grandmother's Hands, by Resmaa Menakem:  https://www.resmaa.com/ For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher.To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hometoher To go deeper in your Sacred Feminine explorations, check out the course offerings via Home to Her Academy: www.hometoheracademy.com And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!

Excavating through old writings, I discovered a piece titled "Reiki and the Reappearance of My Grandmother," a vivid recounting of the end of a relationship, my struggle with an eating disorder, and my decision to prioritize my well-being. There's a narrative power in our personal histories, the lessons we've learned, and the paths we've walked. Grandmothers have a special place in our hearts. Mine had a profound impact on my life. As our roles reversed in her later years, I cherished our walks and the wisdom she imparted. After her passing, I discovered an old video that confirmed her love for me, a moment of comfort amidst overwhelming emotions. In an emotionally charged session with a medium, I connected with my deceased grandmother. The experience filled me with a mix of longing and reassurance. To this day, I hold on to her words — she is always with me. The spiritual encounter has become an integral part of my memoir.Today's episode features memoir excerpts about my grandmother, food, and love. Despite the joy of Saturday morning pancakes at McDonald's with my dad to the simplicity of our home-cooked meals, my relationship with food became more complicated, shaped by cultural and personal factors. Looking back, I see the evolution of my understanding and relationship with food.Tune in today for imperfect excerpts of my book that people have been saying they simply want more, and more, and more of!Get a free 7-Day Rewrite Your Reality course to get the exact mindset shifts to create a life you love in under 10 minutes a day — delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up now. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?Help us get more content like this out into the world! Support our podcast or make a donation. Go to paypal.me/judytsuei and type in the amount. Since it's PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don't have a PayPal account? No worries ... the right link is above Please leave your review on Apple Podcasts! It helps our message get in front of more people. Here's how: Step 1: Go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1554330617 Step 2: Click “View on Apple Podcasts” Step 3: Click “Ratings and Reviews” Step 4: Click to rate and leave a short review! Bonus step: Subscribe if you're not already to get notified when an episode drops every Monday! A huge thank you for listening to the show and sharing it with your tribe!

What if unlocking a deeper connection with yourself and your partner was a skill you could cultivate?    In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Tantra with the knowledgeable Shiva J, a certified Tantra Educator and transformative empowerment coach. With a diverse background encompassing Kundalini Yoga, somatic bodywork, life coaching, and more, Shiva J guides us through the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding Tantra. Delving into its roots, we discuss the multifaceted aspects of Tantra and explore how it can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation.   Shiva J sheds light on the different forms of Tantra, exploring how it can enhance intimacy in relationships, along with providing a glimpse into a new dating experience known as Tantra speed dating. You will also discover a brief guided Tantric breath exercise that you can begin using today. Tune in for an exploration into the world of Tantra where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding.   “Tantra is the art and ritual of falling in love with yourself” - Shiva J   You're going to leave this episode with…   What tantra is and what it isn't   Ways in which Shiva J has used tantra to help transform his clients lives   How tantra can build more intimacy with your partner   Is tantra just sex?   The danger of tantra   What trauma is and different ways people experience it   How Tantra will allow you to love yourself more   Examples of every day people who would use tantra   The difference between white tantra and red tantra   How teaching men and women differs in tantra and which sex Shiva J finds harder to work with   What tantra speed dating is and how it compares to modern online dating   The Manhood Experiment of the week that will leave you with a Tantric breath exercise you can do right now   -----   Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe' so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man   What is the Manhood Experiment? It's a weekly podcast where we give you one experiment to level up your mind, career, business, health, relationships and more!   For more tips and behind the scenes, follow us on:
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   Submit your questions @ www.manhoodexperiment.com   Resources Mentioned:   Website for Shiva J: https://shivaj.com/   Shiva J's Book Resource List: 1. "Kularnava Tantra" translated by Satyananda Saraswati 2. "The Yoga of Power: Tantra, Shakti, and the Secret Way" by Julius Evola 3. "Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire" by Lama Yeshe 4. "Hevajra Tantra: A Critical Study" by David Snellgrove 5. "Tantra Illuminated" by Christopher D. Wallis (focused on Kashmir Shaivism) 6. "Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy" by Georg Feuerstein 7. "The Roots of Tantra" by Katherine Anne Harper and Robert L. Brown 8. "Tantra in Practice" edited by David Gordon White 9. "Tantra Unveiled" by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait 10. "The Roots of Tantra" by Sir John Woodroffe (Arthur Avalon) 11. "The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy, and Practice" by Georg Feuerstein 12. "The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga" by Arthur Avalon (Sir John Woodroffe) 13. "The Kin of Ata Are Waiting for You" (1971) by Dorothy Bryant "The Red Book" (1914-1930) by Carl Jung 14.  "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem  15. "The Art of Sexual Ecstasy" (1989) by Margot Anand "Sex Matters" (1969) by Osho "Siddhartha" (1922) by Herman Hesse  16. "Tantric Quest: An Encounter with Absolute Love" (1997) by Daniel Odier  17. "From Sex to Superconsciousness" (2006) by Osho  18. "Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing" (2002) by Jed McKenna  19. "I Am That" (1973) by Nisargadatta Maharaj  20. "The Book of Secrets: 112 Meditations to Discover the Mystery Within" (2010) by Osho 21. "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1961) by Robert A. Heinlein  22. "Women of Light: The New Sacred Prostitute" (1994) by Kenneth Ray Stubbs  23. "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness" (2017) by Peter Levine  24. "Mysteries of the Dark Moon" (1992) by Demetra George  25. "Spinning Straw into Gold" (2006) by Joan Gould  26. "The Recognition Sutras" (2017) by Christopher Wallis  

Summary: It's time for another awesome LoveFest with Devin and Holly! This week they discuss Swedish author extraordinaire, Fredrik Backman. Known globally for his stories full of heart, redemption, and seeking meaning in the hardest parts of life, he's been a long-time favorite of both hosts. He sheds light on octogenarians and children, the ignored and the marginalized in his writing and brings would-be villains into a gentle light. We love rooting for all his characters!  Topics Discussed: Background (4:39): Backman debuted with A Man Called Ove in 2012 and lives in Sweden with his wife and two children; Holly and Devin discuss how they discovered his work and stand-out aspects of his writing.  Curmudgeon Book Discussion (10:59): A Man Called Ove: After his wife's death, Ove decides life isn't worth living. But life has a funny way of pulling you back in and with a colorful and caring cast of characters, this grump discovers just how much there is to live for.  My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry: After the death of her sole caretaker and grandmother, Elsa is left with a series of letters addressed to residents of their apartment building. The adventure she goes on to deliver them opens up Elsa's world and reveals a community she never thought she had.  Britt-Marie Was Here: A sequel to “My Grandmother…” this novel hones in on the strict, cleanliness- and rules-focused character Britt-Marie as she leaves her unfaithful husband and tries to rebuild her life in the decrepit town of Borg. There, she uncovers that the colorful inhabitants of the town are much more than meets he eye and that perhaps, sometimes, mess is ok.  Recent Book Discussion (26:02): And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer: This tear-jerker focuses on loss, aging, and dementia as three generations of men confront the decline of the grandfather.  Anxious People: Following a failed robbery attempt at a cashless bank in a small Swedish town, this novel examines what happens when strangers become entwined in a hilarious hostage situation and compassion and vulnerability win the day.  Beartown Series (35:20): A three-book series (Beartown, Us Against You, The Winners), Backman explores a tiny community in a frozen north-Sweden forest that revolves around it's hockey teams. His magnum opus, these stories follow the junior ice hockey team, it's coaches, players, and parents, as they struggle to survive trauma, a declining economy, and other challenges. Trigger warning for sexual assault.  Hot On the Shelf (51:54): Devin: Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan Holly: Happiness Falls by Angie Kim What's Making Our Hearts Race (55:30): Devin: David Sedaris Live Reading at CU Boulder Holly: Killers of the Flower Moon movie (you can check out the book here!) Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.  

Happy Halloween! Mo Rocca joins the party, there's pizza headlines, and the topic is: candy on pizza.Mo Rocca is a humorist and journalist you know from his time at the Daily Show, and NPR's "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me".  He hosted “My Grandmother's Ravioli” on the Cooking Channel and is currently a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning. His CBS podcast, "Mobituaries" is now on its fourth season.Mo talks about growing up in DC, working at local pizza places, his love for actual "pizza parlors", and the differences between cafeterias and buffets. This podcast is brought to you by, Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information. This podcast is brought to you by Ooni Pizza Ovens. Go to Ooni.com for more information.Follow us for more information!Instagram: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4Twitter: @PizzaPodParty @ArthurBovino @AlfredSchulzTikTok: @thepizzapodpartyThreads: @pizzapodparty @NYCBestPizza @AlfredSchulz4

Dr. John Vervaeke and Greg Thomas engage in a nuanced conversation that spans the realms of philosophy, music, and culture. With an emphasis on the blues, jazz, and democracy, they examine how to be a "radical moderate" in today's polarized society. They explore the rich interplay between music and philosophy, delving into topics such as the sacredness of music, the musicality of being, and the role of music in democracy. Their collaborative spirit is a testament to the transformative power of cross-disciplinary dialogue. As they tackle topics like race, culture, and cosmic responsibility, they bring fresh insights into how we can harmonize disparate elements of human experience.   Resources   Greg Thomas: Website | X | YouTube John Vervaeke: Website | Patreon | Facebook | X | YouTube   The Vervaeke Foundation Jazz Leadership Project Jazz Leadership Project Blog Hemingway, Politics, and Wisdom Charlie Parker's Higher Octave Can Civic Jazz Resolve Our American Dilemma?   Greg Thomas — YouTube Greg Thomas: “The Ralph Ellison-Albert Murray Continuum”   Voices with Vervaeke — YouTube Aletheia Coaching - profound self-unfoldment rather than self-improvement w/ Steve March John Vervaeke & Greg Thomas Series: Jazz as Embodied Art and an Ecology of Practice | Deep Dive: Race, Culture, Jazz, and Democracy #1 Democracy as Antagonistic Cooperation for E Pluribus Unum Race Versus Cultural Intelligence: The Agent Arena Relationship Transcendent Naturalism Series: The Cognitive Science Show  Towards a Metapsychology that is true to Transformation w/ Gregg Henriques and Zachary Stein   Podcasts The Integral Stage - Bruce Alderman / Layman Pascal Straight Ahead - The Omni-American Podcast  Deep Transformation Podcast   Books A Spirit of Trust: A Reading of Hegel's Phenomenology - Robert B. Brandom Danielle Allen Books: Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality Justice by Means of Democracy  Talking to Strangers: Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education  Why Plato Wrote Bearing Witness to Epiphany: Persons, Things, and the Nature of Erotic Life - John Russon  Amazon.com: Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground - James Filler Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind - Jamie Wheal The Republic by Plato - The Internet Classics Archive  Civic Jazz: American Music and Kenneth Burke on the Art of Getting Along - Gregory Clark Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert A. Heinlein  The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling - James Hillman A Pluralistic Universe - William James Habits of Whiteness: A Pragmatist Reconstruction - Terrance MacMullan  The Omni-Americans: Some Alternatives to the Folklore of White Supremacy - Albert Murray Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds - Thomas Hübl  My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies - Resmaa Menakem The Monster's Journey: From Trauma to Connection - Mark Forman PhD   Publications Dan Chiappe & John Vervaeke, The enactment of shared agency in teams exploring Mars through rovers - PhilPapers   Music Kind Of Blue | Miles Davis   Miscellaneous Blue Sky Leaders Certificate Program | CIIS Beyond Nihilism | Halkyon Academy Aletheia Coach “Body and Soul”--Coleman Hawkins (1939)  Theory of collective mind: Trends in Cognitive Sciences Rooted Cosmopolitans - Kwame Anthony Appiah   People Thomas Mann Andre Malraux Lester Young Quincy Jones Nadia Boulanger Charlie Parker   Timecodes 00: 00:00 — Dr. John Vervaeke kicks off the episode by introducing Greg Thomas and sharing the focus of their conversation: blues, jazz, democracy, and the concept of the radical moderate. 00: 01:08 — Greg Thomas reveals the overwhelmingly positive feedback they've both received from their past dialogues. 00:08:00 — Greg Thomas announces his newest ventures—a brand new podcast and memoir, both destined to challenge cultural norms. 00:11:40 — Dr. John Vervaeke responds to Greg's question by explaining the distinction between universe and cosmos and how we transform universe into cosmos. 00:13:00 — Vervaeke talks about reviving the sacred in our lives, creating a ripple in the very fabric of our collective mindset. 00:15:40 — Dr. John Vervaeke introduces a philosophical debate: the nature of humanity's relationship with the universe. He expresses why we shouldn't be the center of our cosmos. 00:18:00 — Reflecting on the sacredness of blues and jazz, and their role in American culture, Greg Thomas shares his experience with Michael James, Duke Ellington's nephew, who helped him deepen his knowledge of jazz and its history. 00:22:00 — Thomas explains the horizontal and vertical approaches to jazz improvisation through the examples of Coleman Hawkins and Lester Young, and how Charlie Parker synthesized these approaches. 00:27:40 — Vervaeke delves into the historical connections between music, mathematics, and geometry, referencing the Pythagorean and Platonic traditions. 00:32:00 — The discussion moves towards overcoming the subjective-objective and one-many dichotomies, leading to a non-duality in both the horizontal and vertical dimensions. 00:41:20 — Greg Thomas talks about the importance of cultivating the ability to be in relation in groups towards positive ends. He also introduces the idea of a positive way of looking at cults. 00:47:01 — Dr. Vervaeke explains the concept of vacillating between the poles of individuation and participation, and how our culture often forces us to emphasize one over the other. 00:54:38 — Using the example of global warming to illustrate the need for collective intelligence, Vervaeke explains that it requires a global effort and the use of various psychotechnologies to track and understand. 00:59:22 — Sharing an insightful quote from Ralph Ellison about choosing one's ancestors, Greg Thomas interprets it as choosing those who influence and inspire us, regardless of bloodline. 01:08:00 — Thomas prompts Dr. Vervaeke to discuss the concept of virtue, leading to an exploration of what constitutes a good human life. 01:15:00 — Dr. Vervaeke and Greg Thomas discuss the need to shift from a reification mindset to a relationality mindset in regard to race. 01:20:46 — Because of the pertinence and the sophistication of the way in which this series is trying to address some of our most burning issues right now, Vervaeke and Thomas encourage listeners to share it with others.

Resmaa Menakem is a healer, therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker renowned for his bestseller My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. Resmaa is the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism, an embodied antiracist practice of living and culture building. In this episode, CIIS Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rachel Bryant has a transformative conversation with Resmaa about his recent book, The Quaking of America, and how we can heal the historical and racialized trauma we carry in our bodies and our souls. This episode was recorded during a live online event on February 10th, 2023. You can also watch it on the CIIS Public Programs YouTube channel. A transcript is available at ciispod.com. To find out more about CIIS and public programs like this one, visit our website ciis.edu and connect with us on social media @ciispubprograms. We hope that each episode of our podcast provides opportunities for growth, and that our listeners will use them as a starting point for further introspection. Many of the topics discussed on our podcast have the potential to bring up feelings and emotional responses. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health care and support, here are some resources to find immediate help and future healing: -Visit 988lifeline.org or text, call, or chat with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 from anywhere in the U.S. to be connected immediately with a trained counselor. Please note that 988 staff are required to take all action necessary to secure the safety of a caller and initiate emergency response with or without the caller's consent if they are unwilling or unable to take action on their own behalf. -Visit thrivelifeline.org or text “THRIVE” to begin a conversation with a THRIVE Lifeline crisis responder 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209. This confidential text line is available for individuals 18+ and is staffed by people in STEMM with marginalized identities. -Visit translifeline.org or call (877) 565-8860 in the U.S. or (877) 330-6366 in Canada to learn more and contact Trans Lifeline, who provides trans peer support divested from police. -Visit ciis.edu/counseling-and-acupuncture-clinics to learn more and schedule counseling sessions at one of our centers. -Find information about additional global helplines at https://www.befrienders.org.

For this week's show, we're digging into the First Voices Radio archives and revisiting Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse's conversation with author, Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist, and master trainer Resmaa Menakem. Tiokasin and Resmaa discuss grief, trauma, Indigeneity, reclamation of cultures, and autonomous practicality separate from "identity" and history. Resmaa coaches leaders and people to rise through suffering's edge. His work focuses on making the invisible, embodied and visible. Resmaa Menakem is a healer, a longtime therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He is also the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute, a cultural trauma navigator, and a communal provocateur and coach. Resmaa is best known as the author of the New York Times bestseller “My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” and as the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism, an embodied antiracist practice of living and culture building. Resmaa has served as the director of counseling services for Tubman Family Alliance, a domestic violence treatment center in Minneapolis; the behavioral health director for African American Family Services in Minneapolis; a domestic violence counselor for Wilder Foundation; a divorce and family mediator; a social worker for Minneapolis Public Schools; a youth counselor; a community organizer; and a marketing strategist. Find Resmaa on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. His website is https://www.resmaa.com/. Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Karen Ramirez (Mayan), Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:22) 2. Song Title: Come and Take It Artist: John Németh Album: Stronger Than Strong (2020) Label: Memphis Grease Records (00:26:07) 3. Song Title: Freedom Artist: Mau Power Feat. Archie Roach Album: The Show Will Go On (2014) Label: Aylan Styles (00:55:00) AKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

Welcome to the 1st episode of season #4 of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Podcast! Each month we speak to inspiring and empowering guests to help you rediscover your authenticity, realign with your values, and walk in your purpose for a juicier, more joyful life.In this episode, Trish kicks off the new season with New York Times Bestselling Author, Healer, and Trauma Specialist, Resmaa Menakem. Resmaa is the author of the New York Times bestseller, My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies. He is also the author of The Quaking of America: An Embodied Guide to Navigating Our Nation's Upheaval and Racial Reckoning, and Monsters in Love: Why Your Partner Sometimes Drives You Crazy–and What You Can Do About It. Resmaa Menakem is a longtime therapist and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in the healing of racialized trauma. He is the founder of the Cultural Somatics Institute and the originator and key advocate of Somatic Abolitionism. For ten years, Resmaa co-hosted a radio show with former U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison on KMOJ-FM in Minneapolis. He also hosted his own show, Resmaa in the Morning, on KMOJ. Resmaa has appeared on both The Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Phil as an expert on family dynamics, couples in conflict, and domestic violence. He has also been a guest on Charlamagne Tha God's Comedy Central TV program, Tha God's Honest Truth, and on iHeart radio's The Breakfast Club with DJ Envy.1:00 – Trish talks about how she learned of Resmaa's work3:50 – Resmaa talks about how he got into the work of healing8:40 – Resmaa explains "somatic abolitionism"12:00 – Trish and Resmaa address the concept of "wokeness"13:15 – Resmaa gives historical context to wokeness and "fugitiveness"17:05 – Trish and Resmaa talk about the impact of Jan 6 and the potential for a Civil War18:54 - Resmaa discusses how "symbols of our feral past" are part of our present20:30 - Resmaa examines the "training ground" of Jan 623:00 – Resmaa explains the value and "currency" of whiteness23:40 - Resmaa shares the mistake in his bestselling book, My Grandmother's Hands24:50 – Trish and Resmaa discuss the reason for the creation of "white supremacy" 26:15 – Resmaa explains why black and brown people should seek each other out27:00 - Resmaa explains that race has a "charge"28:40 - Trish talks about the need to awaken white compassion instead of tears29:53 - Resmaa offers his recommendation for personal growth in mainstream communities31:30 - Resmaa explains "bodies and logic"35:00 - Resmaa explains the concept of "generativeness"37:37 - Resmaa discusses the acronym, "VIMBASI" and how to reclaim the "6 intelligences"40:00 - Trish talks about her work with Black women and busyness40:30 - Resmaa talks about how rest for Black women is revolutionary41:50 - Trish recalls the consistency of images of white women being pampered and resting43:30 - Resmaa explains why the "structure" wants free labor45:00 - Resmaa encourages you to think of your body as a "toy box" instead of a "toolbox"45:20 - Trish talks about the shame of body rest and pleasure46:00 - Resmaa describes a powerful embodied mirror practice47:19 - Trish talks about the importance of nurturing the physical body48:00 - Resmaa discusses the power of pausing49:20 - Resmaa dives into pain and healing54:00 - Resmaa explains that most people don't look at or hold their own bodies54:50 - Trish and Resmaa share the strange childhood behavior they have in common56:00 - Trish and Resmaa talk about how to prepare for whatever is coming58:38 - Resmaa shares his new children's book projectLearn more about Resmaa Menakem's work and donate to his children's book project at https://www.resmaa.com/Learn more about Trish Ahjel Roberts' work and schedule a Clarity Call at https://TrishAhjelRoberts.com to learn about the 2024 Ghana Soul-Healing Retreat, Mind-Blowing Happiness Private Coaching, Finding Freedom Book Coaching, Passion Quest 6-Week Mind-Body-Soul Refresh for Black Women, and more!Follow @TrishAhjelRoberts on social media and get your complimentary copy of the Black Girl Joy Toolkit and the Mind-Blowing Happiness® Guide to Self-Careep52/s4/ep1

  I am delighted to be back with you, my friends, after our summer break!  Our brief hiatus during the summer months was time well spent, as I devoted my energies to nurturing the Women of Wonder community.  Today's episode holds a special place in my heart! It stems from a question I posed on Instagram a few months ago about career guidance. Even though my post was intended for general advice, the very first query I received was related to mental health. Given my expertise in that area I decided to tackle this topic personally. I did some extra research to deepen my understanding and extend my knowledge beyond my home state for a broader perspective. For those on the path or considering a career in mental health, I am thrilled to engage in this discussion with you and share a glimpse into my personal journey with its twists and turns in the hope of inspiring you to believe that it is never too late to pursue your dream career. I provide practical guidance, especially for those interested in private practice, and discuss the steps to reach that stage. Beyond the specifics, I also explore the broader aspects of choosing a career in mental health.  If mental health is not your career interest, this episode may not be for you, but please share it with those who might benefit. What Do You Want to Do After Graduation?  Before pursuing a career in mental health, it's crucial to ask yourself what you envision doing once you complete your education. Your career goals will significantly influence the path you choose. Whether you aim to work in private practice, schools, social programs, or community centers, your desired outcome will guide your decisions. What Do You Want to Learn in Your Program?  The second vital consideration is the content of your educational program. The courses and curriculum should align with your interests and career goals. For example, if you are interested in clinical work, you will want a program focusing on psychology, counseling, and developing essential therapeutic skills. Ensure the program you choose matches what you want to learn. What License Do You Need?  Licensing requirements can vary widely depending on your location and career aspirations. To work independently in a clinical setting or private practice, you will typically need a Master's degree in counseling or social work. The type of license you pursue- whether it is in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or another related field- must align with your career goals. Understanding the specific licensing process for your chosen field is crucial. The process often includes passing exams, completing supervised hours, and obtaining provisional licenses before achieving full licensure. 3 Key Factors Before embarking on a career in mental health, consider your ultimate career goals, the content of your educational program, and the specific licensing requirements for your chosen field. These three key factors will help you make informed decisions and navigate your path to a fulfilling career in mental health. Education and Early Career Steps  Upon completing a Master's degree in a mental health-related field, the next step is to pursue licensure. This journey often begins with entry-level positions. I worked at a domestic violence agency and served as an advocate in court for survivors of sexual and domestic violence to get social work experience. Engaging in one-on-one counseling with supervision can also be instrumental in building your expertise. Some positions may offer supervision as part of the compensation, which can be advantageous. Accumulating Supervised Hours  Gaining clinical experience and supervised hours is essential for licensure. I worked simultaneously at a domestic violence agency and a group practice to accumulate hours. My goal was to maximize clinical hours and work toward licensure efficiently. Seeking employment with supervision included can be financially advantageous and help you achieve licensure sooner. Pursuing Doctoral Education  While pursuing licensure, some individuals opt for doctoral education. I initially enrolled in a Ph.D. program focused on human behavior but switched to a Psy.D. program focusing on clinical courses over research and statistics. Doctoral programs offer specialized knowledge, and choosing one aligned with your career goals is crucial. Licensure Path Choices  After completing a doctoral degree, you may have the option to pursue additional supervised clinical work to obtain a psychology license. However, this route may be time-consuming and require working for free or paying for supervision. Choosing to pursue licensure should align with your career goals and financial considerations. Some mental health professionals decide not to pursue licensure and their degrees are still valuable in their practices. Transitioning to Private Practice  Many mental health professionals aspire to open a private practice. However, graduate programs often lack comprehensive business training. Therefore, you may need additional education or mentorship in entrepreneurship and business management to establish and manage a successful private practice. Self-Assessment and Decision-Making  Throughout your career journey, it is essential to reflect continually on your goals and desires. Ask yourself what you want to achieve, what you want to learn, and which license or credentials align with your career aspirations. Researching state licensure requirements and staying informed about evolving regulations is essential. Resources and Reading Recommendations  For those pursuing careers in mental health or anyone interested in gaining insights into the field, several books provide valuable knowledge and perspectives: The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom: Essays offering insights into the therapist's experience and boosting confidence. Letters to a Young Therapist by Mary Pipher: A must-read for therapists, offering guidance and reassurance. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: Explores human resilience and the search for meaning in life. An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison: A personal story of living with mental illness and pursuing a career in mental health. Emotional Inheritance: A Therapist, Her Patients, and the Legacy of Trauma by Galit Atlas: Explores trauma and its intergenerational impact. The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce Perry: Chronicles stories of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable trauma. My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem: Explores trauma, racial trauma, and resilience. The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris: Discusses childhood adversity and its lifelong impact on health. These books offer valuable insights, whether you are pursuing a career in mental health or simply interested in human behavior and resilience. A Dynamic Process The journey from education to practice in the mental health field is a dynamic process that requires ongoing self-assessment, reflection, and alignment with personal and professional goals. It is a rewarding path that offers opportunities for growth and the chance to have a meaningful impact on the lives of others.   Quotes: