Podcast appearances and mentions of parker j palmer

“Is the life I am living the same as the life that wants to live in me?” This searching question is one that bestselling author, legendary teacher and activist Parker J. Palmer has been exploring for decades. His practice of living this question, resulting in the type of wisdom that can only come from the crucible of one's direct experience. And Parker being the celebrated teacher and leader that he is Has generously offered what he's learned over the years. Making it accessible through his writing, teaching, and speaking.In Let Your Life Speak, now in it's 25th anniversary edition. Parker writes:"We find a path that's right for us by embracing what gives us life and rejecting what diminishes us, listening more closely to the voice of “true self” than to what others expect or demand of us. As we live more deeply into our own identity and integrity, we find both personal fulfillment and our place in the community to which we belong." In today's episode (which we originally recorded in 2022) Parker returns to the show for a beautiful part two conversation, That builds on these themes, and that actually came 3 years after part one.Together we'll explore his reflections on living with an open heart, And the practice of attuning to the wisdom of our inner teacher As we honor the often quiet voice of our soul.For more on Parker, his books, and the incredible work he's done throughout his storied career please visit newcomerpalmer.com or check out the Center for Courage and Renewal at couragerenewal.orgDid you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On Honoring the Soul (pt. 1) | Parker J. PalmerOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaEnjoying the show? Please rate it and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Thanks for listening!Support the show

"Sooner or later, everything falls away."With these words, author Parker J. Palmer begins his much-loved poem exploring the landscape of loss, grief and letting go. In this conversation, Parker reads the poem and reflects on the transient nature of reality and the great tapestry that holds all things together. Dom joins Parker in his living room in Madison, Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Share your thoughts about our conversation!Hailing from Quaker circles and Berkeley's grassroots community movements in the 1960s, is the sagacious Parker J. Palmer – activist, facilitator, teacher and author. His unconventional entry into facilitation was piqued by a fascination with circle-work, which inspired a 30+ year career spent holding space for the mutable truth to emerge.This is a wise, thoughtful conversation grounded in a lifetime of Parker's lived experiences. From authoring your own life, to questioning the truth with kindness, being aware of hubris and approaching facilitation with fresh curiosity every day.There's an incredible amount to learn from Parker in our conversation alone, and I hope you're as inspired as I was!Find out about:The confluence of facilitation, writing and teachingWhy safe spaces are an on-going practice, requiring facilitator's to protect individuals from judgement and criticismUnderstanding the concept of ‘truth' amongst a group of different perspectivesThe importance of allowing groups to sit in reflection, before rushing to problem-solveWhy every group workshop must be approached with fresh eyesDon't miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.Links:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Center for Courage and RenewalLiving the Questions with Parker J. PalmerParker J Palmer PublicationsConnect to Parker J. Palmer:LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

What leads us to live divided lives that defy our own sense of identity and integrity? When we do, what price do we and the world pay? How can we recover the wholeness that is our birthright? Today's guest, legendary teacher, activist, and author Parker J. Palmer―has helped people in every walk of life rise to the challenge of living “divided no more.”In his book, A Hidden Wholeness, now in its 20th Anniversary Edition, He examines the forces that deflect us from the soul's true north, and ultimately offers up his trademark blend of heart, humor, and wisdom. In addition, Parker generously shares practices that might help us embody integrity in a world where it often feels risky to be who we are. In today's conversation which was originally recorded in 2019 we'll explore what it means to embrace wholeness, The courage required to make the journey,And how we might find sturdy footing along the way - both in solitude and community - as we seek to live with deeper integrity at every level of our lives.For more on Parker, his books, and the incredible work he's done throughout his storied career please visit newcomerpalmer.com or check out the Center for Courage and Renewal at couragerenewal.org. Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On Wisdom and Love in Troubling Times | Mark Nepo & Elizabeth LesserOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thanks for listening!Support the show

some bits from Politics of the Brokenhearted: On Holding Tensions of Democracy written by a hero of mine Parker J. Palmer

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Parker J. Palmer. He is a legendary writer, traveler, teacher, and activist who has dedicated his life to understanding and promoting an authentic and practical kind of compassion: his magnificent paper, The Gift of Presence. The Perils of Advice highlights the common mistake of trying to help people when they often only need our presence.   In today's conversation, Parker shares his views about our culture and democracy, how leaders can avoid burnout, and a simple practice for building resilient communities at the beginning of every staff meeting.   About Parker J. Palmer: Parker J. Palmer is the founder and Senior Partner Emeritus at the Center for Courage and Renewal. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, thirteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press.  Palmer is the author of ten books, including several award-winning titles, that have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages.   Key Takeaways: [3:29] Parker talks about the purpose and mission of the  Center of Courage and Renewal. [6:02] Parker describes what he calls his ‘red thread'. [9:25] Parker discusses the role of conflict in compassionate accountability. [12:52] What is happening with conflict in our society? [15:43] What kind of internal work do humans need to do to see abundance in relationships rather than scarcity? [18:41] Parker shares the five habits of the heart for democracy to function. [24:49] Parker talks about leadership and presence in the context of burnout. [29:33] Parker shares his advice to leaders. [31:59] What is life trying to teach Parker now?   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier Visit Next-Element   The Gift of Presence. The Perils of Advice, Parker J. Palmer. POETRY + PROSE + POLITICS: Pro-democracy, Pro-civil discourse, Pro-decency   Tweetables: “Our Education system educates people largely on external realities, and they are rarely taught on their inner journeys, their psyches, and souls.”  — Parker Palmer #oncompassion   “If you choose to live an unexamined life, please do not take a job that involves working with other people.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion   “Conflict demands that we let go of internal narcissism to understand others deeper.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion   “By working together, we create abundance.” — Parker Palmer   #oncompassion   “The more you know about someone's story, the less possible it is to despise or dismiss them, which builds compassion and can be done in the workplace.” — Parker Palmer #oncompassion   “Knowing the ground in which you are standing is called presence.”— Parker Palmer #oncompassion

Welcome, PathPod listeners!We're thrilled to mark a special milestone on our journey—this is our 150th episode!

As part of the Virtues & Vocations webinar series, Conversations on Character and the Common Good, we are pleased to welcome Parker J. Palmer to discuss Education and Vocation. A bestselling author, teacher, and activist, Palmer focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

On the 76th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Parker J. Palmer. Parker is a writer, speaker, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality, and social change. He is the founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He holds a PhD in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, fourteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press. He is the author of ten books—including several award-winning titles—that have sold over two million copies and been translated into twelve languages. Among them is Let Your Life Speak, which is comfortably the best book I've read about vocation and purpose.In this glorious conversation, Parker shares his journey of conversing with and listening to life, revealing more of his natural self in the process, his gifts and limitations, choosing the less conventional path, and ultimately guiding him to a life of vocation. He shares his experiences of depression, the significance of coming down to the ground, prioritising being real over being noble, and the need for silence and settling our minds for listening to life and for clarity.This episode offers much wisdom to contemplate and is filled with experiences, anecdotes, and realisations that will present you with many invitations to explore life differently. Parker has a really unique take on finding vocation and purpose and practical ways to track and follow life.Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for clips and shorts.For further content and information check out the following:Center for Courage & Renewal: https://couragerenewal.org/Parker's books: https://couragerenewal.org/resource-types/book/Parker's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkerjpalmer/- For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to further explore your own lines of self-inquiry or create experiences that lead to more connecting and genuine conversations amongst groups of people.02:45 Interview beings03:15 Listening to your life 09:15 Acknowledging who you are at different times12:15 The refuge of writing15:45 The conversation with life can change daily19:29 The role of silence and listening in a good life23:45 The significance of getting real over being noble32:55 Living in a quaker community and radical equality38:15 Following his vocation and living a good life44:35 Helping each other down to the ground47:45 Getting real with ourselves53:45 Using our limitations as a guide1:00:45 Experiences of depression 1:05:15 What is a good life for Parker?

From 2019 - Parker J. Palmer, author of "On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old."

In this episode, Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer explore May Sarton's poem, “An Observation.” Gardening is rich with metaphors for a well-lived life. Amend and prepare the soil. Plant the seeds, tend them, and weed out whatever impedes growth. Marvel at the process and share the harvest: we're here to feed one another as well as ourselves. “An Observation” offers a less obvious metaphor: a well-lived life needs to be both gentle and strong, tender and fierce. We hope you'll join us for this rich conversation!

To access our conference library of 200+ fascinating psychology talks and interviews (with certification), please visit: https://twumembers.com. Dr. Parker Palmer is an American writer, educator, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is the Founder of the nonprofit: The Centre for Courage and Renewal and the author of 10 popular books, including: A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, an Undivided Life, and Let Your Life Speak, which this interview focuses on. Expect to learn: — The primary cause of burnout in modern society — The extent to which each of us arrive here with a nature and the importance of living in harmony with it — How to navigate the delicate balance between solitude and community life — Parker's thoughts on the purpose of human existence. And more. This was a hugely impactful conversation for me, and I think Parker might be one of the wisest individuals I've come into contact with. Hope you enjoy this one. --- Dr. Parker J. Palmer, born on February 28, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, is a highly respected American author, educator, and activist. He has dedicated his life to exploring the integration of personal growth, education, spirituality, and social change. Parker's journey includes obtaining degrees in Sociology, teaching roles, and experiences in community organizing and adult education. His most notable contributions revolve around the concept of "The Courage to Teach," which emphasizes the importance of merging personal identity with professional practice in education. Palmer's books such as "The Courage to Teach," "The Hidden Wholeness," and "Let Your Life Speak" delve into themes of authenticity, community, and spirituality in daily life and work. Palmer's work extends beyond education, focusing on promoting dialogue, understanding differences, and advocating for social justice and compassionate leadership. His teachings emphasize deep listening, empathy, and creating spaces for genuine reflection and connection. Through his writings, teachings, and activism, Parker J. Palmer continues to inspire educators, leaders, and individuals striving for integrity and purpose in navigating today's complex world. --- Interview Links: — Dr Palmer's website - https://couragerenewal.org/parker-j-palmer/ — Dr Palmer's books - https://amzn.to/49WVR7X

In this episode, Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer have a conversation with author/pastor/theologian Philip Gulley. Gulley is a pastor, an author, a source of wisdom and hope, and a clear and prophetic voice in progressive theology & spiritual activism in these challenging times. He has written 22 books, including the Harmony series recounting life in the eccentric Quaker community of Harmony, Indiana, several collections of essays including  the best selling "Porch Talk", and a memoir called  "I Love You, Miss Huddleston" which was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. In addition, he has co-authored with James Mulholland several works of theology and progressive faith including "If Grace Is True" and "If God Is Love", followed by "If the Church Were Christian". Phillip has recently joined the Substack platform with “Plain Talk: With Phillip Gulley.” We hope you'll check out his many works and subscribe to his Substack offerings.

Listen along as we look at the space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday contemplating the silence of God. Notes//Quotes: Psalm 13:1-6 - Jon   “Habakkuk lived in the final decades of Judah, Israel's southern kingdom. It was a time of injustice and idolatry, and he saw the rising threat of the Babylonian empire on the horizon. Unlike the other Hebrew prophets, Habakkuk doesn't accuse Israel or even speak to the people on God's behalf. Instead, all of his words are addressed to God. The book of Habakkuk tells us about Habakkuk's personal struggle to believe that God is good when there is so much tragedy and evil in the world”  — bible project    1 The oracle which Habakkuk the prophet saw. 2 How long, O Lord, will I call for help, And You will not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do not save. 3 Why do You make me see iniquity, And cause me to look on wickedness? Yes, destruction and violence are before me; Strife exists and contention arises. 4 Therefore the law is ignored And justice is never upheld. For the wicked surround the righteous; Therefore justice comes out perverted. 5 “Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! (NASB)   Habakkuk 2:3 3 For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. (NIV)   “One of her colleagues attended a conference on Jungian dream analysis where people wrote questions on cards that were passed along to a panel of experts, among them was a grandson of Carl Jung. One of these cards told the story of a horrific, reoccurring dream, in which the dreamer was stripped of all human dignity and worth through Nazi atrocities. A member of the panel, read the dream out loud. As she listened, my colleague began to formulate a dream interpretation in her head, in anticipation of the panels response. It was really "a no-brainer," she thought, as her mind, busily offered her symbolic explanations for the torture and atrocities described in the dream.  But this was not how the panel responded at all. When the reading of the dream was complete, Jungs's grandson looked out over the large audience. "Would you all please rise?" he asked. "we will stand together in a moment of silence in response to this dream." The audience stood for a minute, my colleague, impatiently, waiting for the discussion she was certain would follow. But when they sat again, the panel went onto the next question. My colleague simply did not understand this at all, and a few days later, she asked one of her teachers, himself a Jungian analyst, about it, “Ah, Lois," he had said, "there is life, suffering unspeakable, a vulnerability, so extreme that it goes far beyond words, beyond explanations, and even beyond healing. In the face of such suffering, all we can do is bear witness so no one need suffer alone.” - Parker J. Palmer, A Hidden Wholeness   “I know that, as night and shadows are good for flowers, and moonlight and dews are better than a continual sun, so is Christ's absence of special use, and that it hath some nourishing virtue in it, and giveth sap to humility, and putteth an edge on hunger, and furnisheth a fair field to faith to put forth itself, and to exercise its fingers in gripping it seeth not what.”  —Samuel Rutherford   “Honesty. David is in agony and can't feel the presence of God. he cries out that God has ignored his pain and his sorrow. It is almost a howl, and the fact that it is included in the Bible tells us that God wants to hear our genuine feelings, even if they are anger at him. David never stops praying, however, and that is the key. As long as we howl towards God and remember his salvation by grace (verse 5), we will end up at a place of peace. If Christians do that, by hearing Jesus praying verses 1-4 on the cross, losing the Father's face as he paid for our sins, we will be able to pray versus 5-6 indeed.”  — Timothy Keller   It's enough to drive a man crazy; it'll break a man's faith It's enough to make him wonder if he's ever been sane When he's bleating for comfort from Thy staff and Thy rod And the heaven's only answer is the silence of God   It'll shake a man's timbers when he loses his heart When he has to remember what broke him apart This yoke may be easy, but this burden is not When the crying fields are frozen by the silence of God   There's a statue of Jesus on a monastery knoll In the hills of Kentucky, all quiet and cold And He's kneeling in the garden, as silent as a Stone All His friends are sleeping and He's weeping all alone   And the man of all sorrows, he never forgot What sorrow is carried by the hearts that he bought So when the questions dissolve into the silence of God The aching may remain, but the breaking does not The aching may remain, but the breaking does not In the holy, lonesome echo of the silence of God - Andrew Peterson, The Silence of God  

Today we're continuing our conversations with people who have a lot of wisdom to offer when it comes to leaving rooms and finding new ones. My guest today is a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality, and social change. He is the founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal and his name is Parker J. Palmer. He's the author of 10 books including one of my favorites, Let Your Life Speak. He's a member of the Religious Society of Friends, also known as the Quakers, and he lives together with his wife Sharon in Madison Wisconsin. I invited Parker on because his work has had a profound impact on my own personal formation and has helped to shape my own understanding of the human soul. I'm grateful he said yes to sitting in the room with me today. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Center for Courage and Renewal Here are all of Parker Palmers books in one place The Growing Edge with Parker Palmer and Carrie Newcomer Order a How to Walk into a Room Order from your favorite bookseller below (or another one not listed): Barnes and Noble Amazon US Amazon CA Bookshop Books-A-Million Bookmarks (for personalized copies!) Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack Download the transcript

In this episode Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer have a conversation with Buddy Huffaker,the Executive Director of the Aldo Leopold Foundation . We discuss the 75th anniversary of Aldos Leapold's environmental classic A Sand County Almanac. the continuing work of the Leapold Foundation, the concept of Land Ethic, climate change and our individual and community work to heal of our natural world.

In this episode Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer revisit favorite episode with Author/poet Ross Gay, who has touched countless readers with his books A catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude, Beholding, The Book of Delights, Incitements to Joy, AND The book of (more) delights”. This episode was recorded in December of 2020, and in it we discuss finding, noticing and experiencing delight as a daily practice, joy as an act of resistance and the importance of creating a connection to one another and to the natural world. We're happy you're here to join us for this "delightful" and thoughtful conversation. Parker and I will return with a new episode of the Growing edge on Feb 1, 2024. And so…welcome to the growing edge

In this episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Wynne Leon is with co-host, Dr. Vicki Atkinson, and writer and author, Brian Hannon. Brian is one of our colleagues on the Heart of the Matter blog and we love the inspiration he brings forward about writing and creativity on a regular basis. In this case, it was an article on Writer's Digest by Sierra Godfrey entitled, 4 Ways to Write Complicated Families. Oh boy. What family isn't complicated? So we get Brian to talk about Sierra's four points: pair the darkness with humor, use character imperfections, leave room for characters to grow, and have empathy. The great thing about having good source material and a great writer to comment on it is that it adds up to a fantastic conversation about how to actually do it. Brian talks about writing about family members, whether in personal narratives or in fiction, from a three-dimensional viewpoint. We dig into the humor of Vicki's book Surviving Sue as an example of how to lighten up the load that came with Sue's dysfunction. Brian asks me a great question about my book, Finding My Father's Faith that is based on conversations that I had with my dad. Could we have talked in-depth about life, religion and spirituality ten years earlier than we did? Nope, because as Parker J. Palmer says, “The inner life of any great thing will be incomprehensible to me until I develop and deepen an inner life of my own.” I wouldn't have been able to have those conversations until I was ready. Timing is such a key to writing about family and the three of us talk about it. Vicki brings up the readiness factor – that we have to have done enough work in order to be able to follow Sierra Godfrey's points to write full characters. And through it all we affirm all that writing can do for us, especially when dealing with complicated characters and family. Brian borrows from Jerry Maguire, “It completes me.” We get to work through our stuff, leave room for our own growth as a character in the story, all the while leaving a story so that others know they aren't alone. This is a great episode about great tips that comes with writing about all the facets of family. We know you'll love it. Episode 44 show notes Brian's personal blog: Writing from the Heart with Brian Sierra Godfrey article on Writer's Digest: 4 Ways to Write Complicated Families Vicki's recently released book: Surviving Sue Wynne's book about her beloved father: Finding My Father's Faith

The Enneagram is one of the primary tools of my private practice. I've never found another personality typing system that gets to the "motive of our heart" like the Enneagram. It isn't the Bible or even the "gospel of personalities," but it is a useful tool that helps us build stronger relationships. In Part 2, Spiritual Director, Marilyn Vancil, author of "Beyond the Enneagram," shares how the Enneagram guides us home, toward our Authentic Self. 5 themes of this episode: 1. Understanding the Enneagram: The episode focuses on the Enneagram as a system for understanding one's motives and actions. Marilyn Vansel discusses its role in her book and how it can help individuals become healthier and move from an unhealthy to a healthy state.  2. Courage and Inner Strength: Janell emphasizes the need for courage and inner strength on the journey to soul restoration. She references C. S. Lewis and Parker J. Palmer, highlighting the bravery required to face challenges and the transformative power of the Enneagram.  3. Secure Attachment and Ego Strength: The importance of secure attachment in developing ego strength is explored. Janell discusses how secure attachment in a family setting allows individuals to feel safe, express themselves, and confidently explore the world, leading to a strong sense of self and resilience in handling failure.  4. Overcoming Negative Beliefs and Patterns: Janell encourages listeners to explore the origins of negative beliefs and how they are nurtured and reinforced over time. They draw parallels between negative thought patterns and oldies but goodies songs, suggesting the power of nostalgia in reinforcing negative beliefs. Overcoming these patterns requires acknowledging and examining them.  5. Spiritual Transformation and Union with God: The episode delves into the concept of spiritual transformation and union with God. The speaker reflects on their own spiritual journey, referencing books by Robert Mulholland and discussing the Trinity's representation of love. They emphasize the importance of ongoing conversations, learning, and seeking spiritual direction for growth and improvement. Read more about Marilyn's work: MARILYN VANCILOrder Marilyn's book: Beyond the EnneagramTake a FREE Enneagram TestTake Janell's favorite Enneagram Test, "The Compass," by Chestnut-Paes SullivanDownload Marilyn's innovative "The Drawing"Today's Heartlift with Janell is currently fully supported by Heartlift International, a 501-3c committed to making home and family the safest, most secure place on earth. Every resource developed, every podcast recorded, and every book written has one goal: To help families become stronger every day. Learn more about Heartlift International and help support this podcast: https://www.janellrardon.com/heartliftinternational/

I want to know, and because I want to know I will ask empowering questions. Ones that open up the treasure chest of the heart and mind. It felt more like an interrogation than an invitation. Questions poured out. Demanding, angry, harsh questions that sent me into a state of frigid shock. I had no answers. This was the neighbourhood bully. This was the cat having perverse pleasure with a cornered mouse. This would not end well. You would think a simple conversation wouldn't be traumatic, but questions amplified with verbal and non-verbal tones can decimate a soul. But questions framed in gentleness, love, and respect can also be one of the most healing gifts we can offer. I call these gifts 'empowering questions.' A brief history of empowerment I came across the term ‘Empowerment' back in the 1990s when I started working in the field of Mental Health care. Large institutions that housed people with Mental Illnesses were closing down.  People who once lived in isolated separation from communities were now living in houses next to your own.  It had a big, long fancy word – deinstitutionalization.  Deinstitutionalization – in sociology, movement that advocates the transfer of mentally disabled people from public or private institutions, such as psychiatric hospitals, back to their families or into community-based homes. Britannica Coming from an environment where much of ones personal powers had been taken away, this was a time where people had freedom to choose.  A new buzz word appeared in the conversations of everyone in Mental Health care.  Empowerment.  Empowerment meant to equip, encourage, and foster personal choice.  I remember supporting a young man in his early twenties. He had been living in an institution for probably five years and his aging mother had managed his money all his life, giving him some pocket money each week.  I asked him if he would like to manage his own money and he said he would. So he and I began the slow empowering process of opening a bank account. A completely foreign idea to him. We also talked about budgeting.  We talked about this with his mother, and she was furious. She believed he was totally incapable of managing money. She withdrew him out of our support. I can't tell you the rest of the story because I simply don't know.  Empowerment for me became the undergirding word for everything I do. Still does.  Where are you walking? French writer Albert Camus puts it well. Don't walk in front of me… I may not follow Don't walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend Albert Camus  I would suggest to Albert that to empower someone is to even be a fraction behind the other so that they feel they are making the advances. Being in front means they are simply followers, walking in your wake. Being behind them, they may feel isolated, alone, vulnerable. But walking beside and slightly behind is an invitation to trust and to step forward. Feet slightly behind. I think this empowering pose is captured in the post crucifixion story of Jesus' walk to Emmaus Now that same day, two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. Luke 24:13-16 Jesus joined them on the journey. He walked along with them. There is an invitation for us to be empowered by the risen Christ. Jesus asks empowering questions  It has been reckoned that in the stories we have recorded of Jesus' life, we find him asking over 300 questions. We also have his beautiful parables that contain within them questions created to empower us into a multitude of new thinking paths.  One of the Jesus stories that shouts 'empowerment' to me is that of  Bartimaues. They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'  Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!'  Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.' And they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up, he is calling you.'  So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus.  Then Jesus said to him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?' The blind man said to him, ‘My teacher, let me see again.'  Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.' Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Mark 10:46-52 It should have been obvious that he would want his sight to be restored, but no, Jesus still asked an empowering question. He put the power back into the hands of Bartimaeus. How to ask empowering questions Look above, look below, look behind and look in front. I think of a large iceberg floating in the ocean. Look above the waterline refers to what is being presented right here and now. It's obvious, you know it they know it, it's easily seen. Bartimaues is blind and a beggar.  The look below is the below the surface level observation. What's going on under what is being presented. What is supporting the obvious ‘above the surface' level? Bartimaues is alone, poor, crying out for mercy. Deep pain. The look behind is a question of where has this iceberg been? What has shaped this person? What's the story? What was Bartimaues journey to this place of need? The look in front is where is this iceberg going. Where could it go? What is a compelling vision for this person? Where is Bartimaues going within the current he lives in? Jesus asks ‘What do you want me to do for you?' Empowering questions open up the exploration.  Empowering questions give the other power to be honest, vulnerable and even wrong in the face of love and possible rejection.  I believe that we all want to be known, explored, discovered, and touched. There is something deep within needs presence more than the problem solving. I want first things first. I wonder if Bartimaues wanted his sight to be restored so that his life would be better or that he would be able to see Jesus. Now that's a big question! He got both. Augustine and C. S. Lewis Two quotes for you to consider.   “Suppose God proposed to you a deal and said, ‘I will give you anything you want. You can possess the whole world. Nothing will be impossible for you … Nothing will be a sin, nothing forbidden. You will never die, never have pain, never have anything you do not want and always have anything you do want–except for just one thing: you will never see my face.'Augustine closed with a question: “Did a chill rise in your hearts, when you heard the words, “you will never see my face?” That chill is the most precious thing in you; that is the pure love of God.” Put first things first and we get second things thrown in: put second things first and we lose both first and second things. C. S. Lewis Deep empowering questions discern, with a gentle curiosity, what is first and what is second. What is it you most want? Restoration of sight? A better life now? To be in control when all seems to be mystery and fog? I like to ask empowering questions because they reveal the Emmaus walk that I am part of with others. So, what's it like being you? I'm curious?

When no one understands you, it can create a deep sense of loneliness. Perhaps there are reasons for the lack of being known. Forgive them anyway. They were carrying something precious. Their inner world. Thoughts, feelings, motivations, desires, pains, and joys. Everything that goes on within their life and sometimes it's heavy, very heavy. Too heavy for one dusty human to carry. They needed a soul carrier. Someone who they could download the struggle to, safely. But the strongest memory of when they had done this was that their vulnerability had been thrown to the pigs. It's like you have found the most beautiful pearl in the world and you sell everything to buy it. You carry it with you and only show it to those you think will value it like you do. But instead they look at it, dismiss it as garbage, and then throw it to the pigs who grind it to sand. Who is safe? Who will listen? Who cares about the beauty of the pearl within? Who is safe for in-to-me-see? I want that. We all want that. I want them to understand the hurt they have done. There is anger growing inside of me because of their actions, but I know that my pain will be shot down even more. There's no point. This is the dilemma. The tension point that I hear so often in people that download to me. The loneliness, frustration, pain at not being heard or understood. Underneath is a desire to be known, but it's like everyone has shields raised to stop the penetration of anything that might be uncomfortable. It might be helpful to understand why people act in this way. Why they don't understand? When no one understands you. Here are some potential reasons. Too busy. They simply have too much going on to be able to listen to the depth you need. Forgive them anyway. Your stuff is triggering. You say a few words and instantly something gets triggered in them. Unbearable feelings get generated. They go to pain places in their own lives. Naturally, they put defences up. Forgive them anyway. There is a consequence on them. What you're saying means they have to take responsibility for things they have done. They don't want to. Forgive them anyway. Cognitive difficulties. They may not have the cognitive ability to understand.. I think of those with A.D.H.D., Autism, Alzheimers and other cognitive disabilities. They simply struggle to understand. Forgive them anyway. You think differently from others. I think of the cartoon character Yogi Bear, saying about himself that he was “smarter than the average bear”. You're not better or worse than others. You and your personality type are simply different from others. You're different to the ‘average bear'. So others are going to find you difficult to understand. Forgive them anyway.  They are trapped within F.A.S.S. mentality. You don't want to be F.A.S.S.ed – Fixed, Advised, Saved, or Set straight. You simply want to be heard. But if every problem is a nail and they are a hammer, then they will always treat you as a nail. Forgive them anyway. They don't know how to ask gently curious questions. They simply have'nt learned how to ask gently curious questions. There is a learning that hasnt happened. I wonder why they have'nt learned this yet? Forgive them anyway.  They are uncomfortable with mystery. They like logic. No mystery, nothing unsolved or unresolved. You come with questions and mystery, and it confuses them. Forgive them anyway.  You're talking in another language. Not just language, but in terms, words, and concepts they do not understand. Forgive them anyway.  They haven't been there themselves. You share a story that they cant connect to their own life experience. Forgive them anyway.  Impatience. They want you to move faster, get to the end. You feel a pressure to keep things light. Forgive them anyway.     Can you forgive them? I think Jesus deeply felt the experience of not being fully understood. My thoughts go to the night before his crucifixion. Anxiety and pain coursing through his veins so much so that he sweated blood. No one understood him. Even his closest friends, his soul mates, went to sleep on him. He was utterly humanly alone. He forgave them anyway. He knew their human weaknesses. Even as he was dying, he defended our human fallibilities. He didn't seek rightful justice and retribution against our dust. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.' Luke 23:32-34 So often the people we hope for understanding and closeness are the ones that hurt us the most. Forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. A World of Listeners I hope that one of the outcomes of my writing and podcasts is that the world will have more listeners. People who might know a little more of what they are doing. It seems to me that to find someone who will listen you deeply to a place where you feel you understood requires payment. Therapists, counsellors, psychologists etc all have a role, but I wonder if much of what they do could be done by people who know how to listen well. Maybe we also need more older men and women on front porches. I remember a psychologist lamenting the loss of the old lady on the porch, welcoming the young mums into their homes for earthy wisdom. Older men working with younger men, and a passing on of the baton of age old wisdom. We also need more third places. Places where we can go to for relationship, conversation, and hope. But most of all, it's over to you to be what you want from others. To be the deep listener and not an ‘average bear.' When people present to you the beautiful pearl of themselves (Matthew 13:45-46), please don't dismiss it and throw it to the pigs. Matthew 7:6   Quotes to consider I want us to relate to one another, not as moralist to sinner or therapist to patient, but as saint to saint, father to child, friend to friend, as true lovers, with the confidence that we can help each other believe that, by the grace of God, there is something good beneath the mess. Even when all we can see is the mess, I want us to believe that we can nourish the good and encourage its release.  Larry Crabb Connecting Friendship … is born at the moment when one man says to another “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself” C. S. Lewis The Four Loves Sensitive listeners respond to comments with words that convey an interest in hearing more, sentences that open the door to information.  Words that open doors transmit two messages: 1. ‘I am interested in whatever you have to say.' 2.'I will accept you regardless of what you say.' Larry Crabb Encouragement: The Unexpected Power of  Building Others Up Learn to respond to others with honest, open questions instead of counsel or corrections. With such questions, we help “hear each other into deeper speech.” Parker J. Palmer. When you speak to me about your deepest questions, you do not want to be fixed or saved: you want to be seen and heard, to have your truth acknowledged and honored. Parker J. Palmer. Good work is relational, and its outcomes depend on what we are able to evoke from each other. Parker J. Palmer It is usually most helpful to ask questions that are more about the person than about the problem. Parker J. Palmer Questions to answer What happens to you when you don't feel heard and understood? Out of all the eleven reasons given, what resonated the most with you? Could you add a twelfth reason? Why are we so quick to Fix, Advise, Save or Set straight? Further reading Barry Pearman Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash   Read this further here FOLLOW ME! Email me: barry@turningthepage.co.nz Website: https://turningthepage.co.nz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turningthepage1atatime Twitter: https://twitter.com/barrypearman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barry_pearman/ Podcast https://turningthepage.co.nz/podcast-listen-mental-health/ Support Turning the Page with a Donation https://turningthepage.co.nz/give/

Matthew McConaughey said, "The best advice comes from people who don't give advice."So, let's talk about giving advice.We all have that friend or family member. Their life is a bit of a mess. They're constantly embroiled in some sort of drama and they come to you for advice. Do you give it?This is a difficult position to be in because you want to help but you're reluctant to – you know –  give advice. Do people really want help or do they simply want to be heard?Parker J. Palmer, an American author and educator suggested the latter in a piece called, My Misgivings About Advice. Palmer wrote, “The human soul doesn't want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed – to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.”If this is true, that people don't really want to be healed or saved, how do you explain the fact that there are over 85,000 self-help books in publication today?Let's get into it!If you like what you're hearing, subscribe or follow the show on your favorite platform and share it with your friends because the show doesn't go anywhere without you.Visit us at themindunset.com and follow us on Instagram @themindunsetpodcast. Until next time, be nice and do good stuff. Support the show

In this episode, Kelly Wolfe is joined by writer and theologian, Erin Lane, to discuss themes from her recent book Someone Other Than A Mother, like:the social scripts & messaging we hear in the Church and in American culture about the virtues of motherhood, its inevitability, and the stigma of remaining childfreelearning to exercise agency over our choices and defy social scripts, while recognizing how they are still presentwhat to do when motherhood is already your reality but it is not the fulfilling, blissful experience the social scripts and narratives promisedhow to combat feelings of inferiority or comparison with other women who have made different choicesGuest Bio: Erin S. Lane is a writer, theologian, and someone other than a mother. She is the author of Someone Other Than a Mother and Lessons in Belonging from a Church-Going Commitment Phobe. She holds a bachelor's degree from Davidson College and a master's degree from Duke Divinity School, both with a focus on gender studies. Mentored by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal, she works as a vocational retreat facilitator, helping people discern their wildest questions of purpose. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her improbable kin. You can find her on Twitter and IG @heyerinlane or on her website at erinslane.com, and her Substack is erinslane.substack.com

“Your biological clock is ticking.” “You'll regret not having kids.” Any woman who even hints she is maybe questioning whether or not she wants to have kids has heard some form of these cultural scripts. Our guest today asks, “Is it possible to do something more meaningful than mothering?” (Hint: the answer is yes.) The conversation today is for anyone—whether mom or non-mom, stepparent or foster parent, infertile or ambivalent—who has been shamed, in particular by American Christianity, for not feeling what they're “supposed to feel” about motherhood. Our guest for this episode is Erin S. Lane, a writer, theologian, and someone other than a mother. She is the author of Someone Other Than a Mother: Flipping the Scripts on a Woman's Purpose and Making Meaning Beyond Motherhood. She holds a bachelor's degree from Davidson College and a master's degree from Duke Divinity School, both with a focus on gender studies. Mentored by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal, she works as a vocational retreat facilitator, helping people discern their wildest questions of purpose.   To connect with Erin Lane, visit: ONLINE - www.erinslane.com SOCIAL -  Facebook - @heyerinlane Twitter - @heyerinlane Instagram - @heyerinlane BOOK - Someone Other Than a Mother: Flipping the Scripts on a Woman's Purpose and Making Meaning beyond Motherhood   ==========   If you are a female leader and looking for a way to connect with us, our Executive Coaches, Connie Armerding, Rhonda Began and I, Terra Mattson, will be leading a 6-month group coaching session. It will run from February through July, meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. You can register anytime. It's only $45/month and we will be covering all those unique challenges women face as leaders. Register at livingwholehearted.com.   We LOVE that you have decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with Integrity at home, work and in the community.  You can always subscribe to our monthly newsletters at livingwholehearted.com. And, if you are a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com.   Until next time, be the leader you would follow!   Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra   ===========   To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to:   INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls   WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com  MyCourageousGirls.com   RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap        https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/ Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course        https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace       https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters        http://cpguides.org   Living Wholehearted is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

What does it mean to let your heart speak? Heartlifters, this episode with Author and Graphic Recorder, Sherrill Knezel, went long, but every second of this remarkable conversation is filled with life-giving, heartlifting wisdom. Sherrill's story speaks of courage, strength, openness, flexibility, and a remarkable belief in her gifts and talents and images what it means to let your life and heart speak. Her new book, "Heart Speak, A Visual Interpretation of Let Your Life Speak "(by Parker J. Palmer), includes more than seventy heartfelt images to go along with excerpts from Palmer's book, "Let Your Life Speak." Heart Speak pairs these images with brief personal reflections. Sherrill invites us to explore and embrace our own limits and potential as we listen to our innate courage. Please send your questions here: janell@janellrardon.com and I'll answer them on the show. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review: www.janellrardon.com/podcast Be sure to join the community and subscribe to the podcast: www.janellrardon.com/free-content-for-subscribers Links + Resources from this Episode: So excited that the podcast has been voted in the Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/ Join the private STRONGER EVERY DAY online community on FB: STRONGER EVERY DAY Listen to more great podcasts: ACCESS MORE Download Your Personal Guide PDF for Season 11: LET'S BE REMARKABLE 2023 Learn more about The Heartlift School on Teachable Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon Please, leave a REVIEW of the PODCAST.

Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality, and social change. In this episode of the Zen Bones Podcast, Marc and Parker explore the creative tension between what is and what is possible, the art of perspective taking, and how to find wholeness in a challenging world. Parker shares how his hard experience with depression gave birth to several books, what he aspires to now, how his experiences in a Quaker intentional community showed him a way to transform economic inequality, and how creating safe spaces and tapping into your inner wisdom is a key component in enabling social change.

When you are trying to make a decision do you have to research all the options and think about it for awhile or are you one of those people that shoot from the hip when making a decision? In this episode we talk about the different tendencies in decision making and how to make better decisions that we will be happier with over time. Mentioned in this episode: Read: Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker Palmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/0787947350?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_AW28NMYPA600N2K9GC86 Read: The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions by Emily P. Freeman https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800736524?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_2RDTTVTH62GAJ0NDBQMZ Journal: The Next Right Thing Guided Journal: A Decision-Making Companion by Emily P. Freeman https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800739779?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_N4A0DXX2QYVSYGSZNKGP “Before you tell your life what you intend to do with it, listen for what it intends to do with you. Before you tell your life what truths and values you have decided to live up to, let your life tell you what truths you embody, what values you represent.” Parker J. Palmer

Welcome to Season 3 of the Courageous Life! We are kicking things off with the return of one of our most popular guests of all time, Parker J. Palmer. In today's episode we explore Parker's reflections on: Living with an open heart - the benefits, the drawbacks, and why this can be a lifelong practiceHow to have effective conversations across difference and why letting go ego is a big part of thisThe power of cultivating more humility and curiosity in one's life and in relationships (particularly when that might not be the easiest thing to do)Why honesty can be a prerequisite for compassionStories and practices related to how he has strengthened his ability to be open hearted over timeThemes from his new book, On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting OldThe beneficial effects of awe and "big nature"Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal, holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as thirteen honorary doctorates.Parker is the author of ten books— which have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages. Some of his most popular include Let Your Life Speak, A Hidden Wholeness, The Courage to Teach, and Healing the Heart of Democracy. Parker's work has touched the lives of millions of people around the world seeking to live more courageously and authentically while serving the human possibility. To learn more about Parker you can simply google his name, or you can check out couragerenewal.org or newcomerpalmer.com.  Did you find this episode inspiring? If so, you might love these past episodes:Jerry Colonna - Leadership and the Art of Growing UpMark Nepo - Finding Inner Courage Where it LivesEnjoying the show? Let us know by taking a moment to rate it on iTunes. Know someone who might enjoy hearing the insights in this episode? Please do share with friends. Thanks for listening!Support the show

Parker J. Palmer is a writer, teacher, and activist. Founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal, he has written ten books, including the bestselling Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Healing the Heart of Democracy, and On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and thirteen honorary doctorates. In 1998, The Leadership Project, a national survey of ten thousand educators, named Palmer as one of the thirty “most influential senior leaders” in higher education and one of the ten key “agenda-setters” of the past decade. Since 2002, the Accrediting Commission for Graduate Medical Education has given annual Parker J. Palmer “Courage to Teach” and “Courage to Lead” Awards to directors of exemplary medical residency programs around the U.S. In 2010, Palmer received the William Rainey Harper Award, whose previous recipients include Margaret Mead, Elie Wiesel, and Paolo Freire. In 2011, the Utne Reader named him one of 25 Visionaries on its annual list of “People Who are Changing the World.” To learn more about Parker and his latest project, The Growing Edge, please visit newcomerpalmer.comIn this part one episode we explore: Some of Parker's personal story including challenges and adversities he has faced and how these have shaped his lifeWhat wholeness is and the courage it takes live an undivided lifeParker's insights about writing, speaking, and connecting with an audienceLessons Parker has learned about finding courage and working with fearThe power of reframing situations and circumstances one facesHow to listen deeplyFinding one's vocation in lifeHow to create conditions that foster courage in others And more!For Joshua's upcoming events and classes please visit joshuasteinfeldt.com Please rate the show on iTunes and let us know what you think!For show notes and more visit www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastThanks for listening!Support the show

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast ) Episode 495 The Biggest Thing I learned In 2022 In my work as a chaplain this year, in all the books I read, patients I visited, and learning I received through didactics, this piece by Parker J. Palmer stayed with me more than any other. I think about it every day and it has transformed the way I look at doing ministry. I am grateful for it and I hope it will be meaningful to you as well.   Below is a written excerpt from the full article, which is linked below, and which I read on this episode. “The human soul doesn't want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed - to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is. When we make that kind of deep bow to the soul of a suffering person, our respect reinforces the soul's healing resources, the only resources that can help the sufferer make it through. Aye, there's the rub. Many of us "helper" types are as much or more concerned with being seen as good helpers as we are with serving the soul-deep needs of the person who needs help. Witnessing and companioning take time and patience, which we often lack especially when we're in the presence of suffering so painful we can barely stand to be there, as if we were in danger of catching a contagious disease. We want to apply our “fix,” then cut and run, figuring we've done the best we can to “save” the other person.” —Parker J. Palmer If this short excerpt intrigues you, I would encourage you to read the whole article at the link below while you listen to the song above. If you need me, I'll be walking the halls. Happy New Year, Rick Lee James https://onbeing.org/blog/the-gift-of-presence-the-perils-of-advice/   10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band camp Instructions Visit https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com At checkout use code: 10off   Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing) This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.   Official Music Video Link: Web Site: https://rickleejames.com/ PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892  Endorsements: “A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.” -CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/ “I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.” –Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary) "I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release." -Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter) "Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus." -Mike Harland RICK LEE JAMES INFO Web Sites: https://www.rickleejames.com Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls       More from Rick Lee James Shine A Light In The Darkness Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:   https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa  

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast ) Episode 495The Biggest Thing I learned In 2022In my work as a chaplain this year, in all the books I read, patients I visited, and learning I received through didactics, this piece by Parker J. Palmer stayed with me more than any other. I think about it every day and it has transformed the way I look at doing ministry. I am grateful for it and I hope it will be meaningful to you as well.Below is a written excerpt from the full article, which is linked below, and which I read on this episode. “The human soul doesn't want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed - to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is. When we make that kind of deep bow to the soul of a suffering person, our respect reinforces the soul's healing resources, the only resources that can help the sufferer make it through.Aye, there's the rub. Many of us "helper" types are as much or more concerned with being seen as good helpers as we are with serving the soul-deep needs of the person who needs help. Witnessing and companioning take time and patience, which we often lack especially when we're in the presence of suffering so painful we can barely stand to be there, as if we were in danger of catching a contagious disease.We want to apply our “fix,” then cut and run, figuring we've done the best we can to “save” the other person.”—Parker J. PalmerIf this short excerpt intrigues you, I would encourage you to read the whole article at the link below while you listen to the song above. If you need me, I'll be walking the halls.Happy New Year,Rick Lee Jameshttps://onbeing.org/blog/the-gift-of-presence-the-perils-of-advice/10% Off Everything Rick Lee James on Band campInstructions* Visit https://rickleejames.bandcamp.com* At checkout use code: 10off Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)This song appeared on over 80 Spotify playlists this Advent Season. I want to thank everyone for listening and sharing it this year.* Official Music Video Link:* Web Site:https://rickleejames.com/* PURCHASE ALBUM: www.RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com* SongSelect: https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/6152291/advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing* Downloadable Charts and More available from LIFEWAYWORSHIP.COM: https://worship.lifeway.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AdventHymn(Watching%2CWaiting%2CLonging)?versionId=93901&rowNum=0&searchString=Advent%20Hymn%20(watching,%20Waiting,%20Longing)#song-Parts* Loop Community: https://loopcommunity.com/en-us/songs/advent-hymn-(watching%2C-waiting%2C-longing)-by-rick-lee-james-3892 Endorsements:“A perfect and needed addition to any Christmas playlist this year. Rick Lee James bringing home the Advent Message.”-CCM Magazine https://www.ccmmagazine.com/music-video/rick-lee-james-advent-hymn-watching-waiting-longing/“I love Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing), which gives newness to the phrases of Isaiah. Watching, waiting, and longing is what we do now, and these songs help us do that in confidence. I anticipate that this album will be received as a great gift by many who will find their faith nourished and awakened by it.”–Walter Brueggemann (Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary)"I've watched Rick grow as an artist and songwriter for many years. Congratulations brother on an excellent independent release."-Paul Baloche (Dove Award Winning Songwriter)"Rick Lee James is a poet and singer. You will not only enjoy listening, you'll be drawn into the source –Jesus."-Mike HarlandRICK LEE JAMES INFOWeb Sites:https://www.rickleejames.comGet The Single:https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/halls More from Rick Lee JamesShine A Light In The DarknessGet The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darknessMusic Video:Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

So, what might happen if you let go of what you thought your life would or should be, and created the space to let it show you what it truly yearns to be? Then, followed that thread. That's been the experience of today's guest, Parker Palmer. Graduating Berkley with a Ph.D. in ‘69, he thought he'd head into the world of academia but instead found himself heading to DC to become an activist and community organizer for 5 years. But, something else began to call him, and he took what he thought would be a short sojourn to a Quaker learning community that turned into 11 years. Over time, a new sense of calling emerged as a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. In this deeply-moving conversation, Parker shares this journey and many of insights, as well as how three seasons of profound depression have shaped his experience of life, and lens on people, compassion, belonging and beyond.You can find Parker at: Website | FacebookIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Mark Nepo about following your own path.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED: We're looking for special guest “wisdom-seekers” to share the moment you're in, then pose questions to Jonathan and the Sparked Braintrust to be answered, “on air.” To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesPlanta: Individual care schedule and reminders for your plants, recommendations, step-by-step guides, identification, light meter and more. Keep your plants alive with Planta! Download the Planta App today, use code goodlife20 and get 20% OFF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're delighted to welcome teacher, spiritual director and podcaster Lisa Colón DeLay to join us for a brave conversation about formation, justice and peace! Originally from Puerto Rico and now based in Philadelphia, Lisa has an MA in spiritual formation and a passion for leading others in formational practices. When she's not interviewing guests like Krista Tippett, Parker J. Palmer and Seth Godin on her podcast, Spark My Muse, she's teaching in many settings from graduate schools to workshops, writing for anthologies and print publications, and offering spiritual companioning and retreats. On this episode, she talks about her own spiritual formation journey and the rhythms of justice that shape her actions.» Subscribe to PEACE TALKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-talks/id1590168616About the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace: Justice and peace come from the inside out—from the overflow of a transformed heart. This belief led our founder, Bishop Todd Hunter, to start the Center for Formation, Justice and Peace in 2021. The Center brings together a diverse, interdenominational community of people who want to be formed in love to heal a broken world. Because “religion” is often part of the problem, we've created a brave, Jesus-centered space for dialogue, questioning, creating and exploration. PEACE TALKS introduces you to women and men who are working to undo oppression, leading to lives of deeper peace for all.*Connect with The Center Online!*Visit The Center's Website: https://centerfjp.orgFollow The Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centerfjpFollow The Center on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CenterFjpFollow The Center on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerfjp/Support the show

Parker J. Palmer, is the founder and Senior Partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He is a world-renowned writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He has reached millions worldwide through his nine books, including Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, and Healing the Heart of Democracy. But wait, there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you! Parker Palmer and I Discuss and … His book, Hidden Wholeness: A Journey Towards an Undivided Life What the idea of “the Soul” means to him His experiences with depression and the lesson he's learned from it What “the divided life” is The importance of having both community and solitude The idea of “The Circle of Trust” The importance of letting another person work their way to the answer themselves His book, Healing the Heart of Democracy The important role that conflict brings to our form of government The Five Habits of the Heart Eustress is the positive effect of tension The two ways that the heart can break How those with different viewpoints can find common ground The Courage and Renewal Center Parker Palmer Links Parker's Website Twitter Facebook By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Parker Palmer, check out these other episodes: The Divided Yet Connected Brain with Iain McGilchrist Jonathan RauchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am. – Parker J. Palmer, Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation Our stories do not define us; the Author of them does.  It's a profound truth and reality that takes many tears, much blood, and many years to fully participate in.  Tommy Colwell is one of the men heroically participating in this reality. Through the ups and downs, the triumphs and tragedies, the breakthroughs and dead ends, he has discovered, looking back, that throughout his story he has been led.  Deeply. Strongly. Abundantly.  By a Father who is far more kind and loving than we dared to believe.  How does a man abandoned and abused in childhood, suffering a profound lack of attachment, become a conduit of the Father-heart of God to not only offer to a family what he never had, but also shepherd the hearts of over a thousand individual fallen pastors into restoration and repair? Come along to witness and participate in a living miracle as we dive into Part 2 of this rich story of God fathering a boy, initiating a man, and raising up a seasoned sage.  For the Kingdom, Morgan

Today's guest is the amazing Parker J Palmer. At age 82, he is one of the wisest souls I've ever had the pleasure to meet. It's our luck that he's written 10 books that share so much of this wisdom with heart, vulnerability, and authenticity. When I read his work, I know that we are all connected as humans, that we all are both whole and broken at the same time. He is a writer, speaker, activist, poet, founder, and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He has reached millions worldwide through his books, including the best-selling Healing the Heart of Democracy, Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, and A Hidden Wholeness. His latest bestseller is On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old, which is what we discuss today. I devoured this book on my last birthday, feeling the weight of age and time passing. It was like wrapping myself up in a warm blanket. He also holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley and 13 honorary doctorates. He has won numerous awards, which are listed in our show notes.

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they resist your every suggestion? The relationship gets more strained. You leave feeling frustrated, but when you open up, you immediately get advice and feel more alone and more confused than you were before. For this episode, I continue the conversation I started in Episode 17 with one of my heroes, Parker J. Palmer. He's sharing a story or two, some of the things he has learned over decades, and some actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you will be better able to help people unravel their confusion and find the right way forward. Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had someone come to you with a dilemma, but when you start to share your advice, they resist your every suggestion? The relationship gets more strained. You leave feeling frustrated, but when you open up you immediately get advice and feel more alone and more confused than you were before. For this episode, I have invited one of my heroes, Parker J. Palmer, to share a story or two, some of the things he has learned over decades and some actionable advice. By the end of this episode, you will be better able to help people unravel their confusion and find the right way forward.  Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew McConaughey said, "The best advice comes from people who don't give advice." So, let's talk about giving advice. We all have that friend or family member. Their life is a bit of a mess. They're constantly embroiled in some sort of drama and they come to you for advice. Do you give it? This is a difficult position to be because you want to help but you're reluctant to – you know –  give advice.  Do people really want help or do they simply want to be heard?Parker J. Palmer, an American author and educator suggested the latter in a piece called, My Misgivings About Advice. Palmer wrote, “The human soul doesn't want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed – to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.” If this is true, that people don't really want to be healed or saved, how do you explain the fact that there are over 85,000 self-help books in publication today?Let's get into it!If you like what you're hearing, subscribe or follow the show on your favorite platform and share it with your friends because the show doesn't go anywhere without you.Visit us at themindunset.com and follow us on Instagram @themindunsetpodcast. Until next time, be nice and do good stuff. Support the showSupport the show

Our check-in today is about the different rhythms of summer; Matt starts us off with the myth of “summers off” for teachers, but we recognize that we do have different opportunities with the coming of the summer months. Late bedtimes, smoothies for lunch, and changing exercise routines–we have lots to enjoy with the coming of summer! Our main topic of discussion today comes from Matt's recent re-reading of Parker J. Palmer's impactful book, The Courage to Teach. (Which is one of Dave's very favorite books ever.) A central concept in the book is one we've mentioned on the show before: “teaching who you are.” Matt shares a passage from the book that introduces Palmer's idea of teacher identity, and we take a little time to think out loud together about what this means for us, and how it shows up in our own practices. We hope you'll be encouraged and inspired by listening–and that it might spark a hallway conversation for you with a colleague about your own teacher identity. Parker Palmer's book, The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of the Teacher's Life is one every educator should read. You can order a copy here: Amazon link

Our guest today is Erin S. Lane, author of the new book Someone Other Than A Mother: Flipping the Scripts on a Woman's Purpose and Making Meaning beyond Motherhood.  Erin is a writer, theologian, and someone other than a mother. That's the name of her latest book, by the way. Erin has a master's degree from Duke Divinity School with a focus on gender studies. Mentored by Parker J. Palmer and the Center for Courage & Renewal, she works as a vocational retreat facilitator, helping people discern their wildest questions of purpose. Order Erin's book here. Show notes can be found at www.sanctuarywoman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuarywoman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanctuarywoman Music by Jameson McGregor of UBC Waco.

What Will You Do With Your Own Awakening? In the latest episode of Your Stories Don't Define You, Sarah Elkins and Joel Morgan discuss the journey during personal growth and transformation and Joel's story. During this special conversation, Joel and Sarah dive into peeling back the layers in finding satisfaction- to bring about change in YOUR  life. Listen to the latest episode today! Highlights from this episode include:  Joel's story.  Personal growth and transformation.  Navigating relationships.  Discovering Clarity One Bite at a Time course is now available and sign up for the No Longer Virtual 2022 Conference.    “One of the things that I couldn't figure out was, “Why can't I ever just be happy?” Now when I'm discontent I can look at my strengths. What is going on? What can I work on? I can sort of be more content in the discontent.”   *podcast show notes contributed by Tracy Ackeret About Joel:  Born in the Midwest, Joel grew up feeding calves, milking cows, and working the land. After graduating high school, Joel made several decisions that sent his life into a tailspin. Since then, Joel has rebuilt his life, passions, and self. Joel has coached people of all ages and backgrounds and helped forge leadership culture in nonprofit and for-profit enterprises. Joel is an Executive & Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Inspirational Speaker, and Author based in Richmond, VA. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and holds their Associate Certified Coach (ACC) designation. Joel is also a Courage & Renewal Facilitator prepared to use the Circles of Trust® approach (as described in Parker J. Palmer's book, A Hidden Wholeness) to enable people to reconnect who they are with what they do. (www.courage renewal.org)  Joel likes to say that his superpower is perspective. Now, Joel uses all of his experience, training, and passion to help others design and live a life of purpose. Visit Joel's LinkedIn, Podcast, and Website. --- ABOUT SARAH: "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.  

Parker J. Palmer is a celebrated author, activist, and Founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal. Parker created the Circle of Trust® approach after a decade of living and learning at Pendle Hill, a Quaker community and retreat center. The approach is a social technology of time-tested principles and practices to create a safe space to nurture personal and professional integrity. In this episode, Tyler and Parker examine the critical role that building trust and modeling vulnerability play in driving us to our best outcomes, as individuals and organizations. Read the transcript for the episode here. For more insights and explorations, check out Parker Palmer and Carrie Newcomer's podcast: The Growing Edge. Follow us on Twitter @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us on Instagram @GlobalLearningPartners, Facebook, and LinkedIn! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or virtually anywhere podcasts are found! This show is produced by Global Learning Partners and Greg Tilton JR. Our theme music is titled ‘Pretty Face' by singer/songwriter Una Walkenhorst. Like what you hear? Consider leaving us a rating on your podcast platform of choice!

This episode features a recent conversation hosted virtually by the Awaken Dane initiative with noted author Parker Palmer. The discussion centers on belonging and the sense of lost belonging that pervades modern church life. Parker offers wisdom and examples from his own career on how churches can be agents of strengthening community and belonging today. Interviewing Parker are Phil Haslanger, retired pastor and journalist recently inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame, and Rebecca Cooks, Upper House's Hospitality and Student Enrichment Manager. Parker J. Palmer is a writer, speaker and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is founder and Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He is the author of ten books—including several award-winning titles—including: Healing the Heart of Democracy (2011) and Let Your Life Speak (1999). He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as thirteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press. For more information about Awaken Dane and/or joining a future cohort, please contact Johnna Georgia at georgia@wichurches.org or by phone at (608) 837-3108 Ext. 29. As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app and send us comments and suggestions at podcast@slbrownfoundation.org. Credits: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.

Subscribe in iTunes | Play in new window | Download The Church exists for nothing else but to draw men into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself, are simply a waste of time. God became Man for no other purpose. It is even doubtful, you know, whether the whole universe was created for any other purpose. – C. S. Lewis In the twilight of his life, Parker J. Palmer, one of the last great elders of our day, penned these words: “Clinging to what you already know is the path to an unlived life. So cultivate a beginner's mind, walk straight into your not-knowing, and take the risk of failing and falling, again and again—then getting up to learn again and again. That's the path to a life lived large in the service of love, truth, and justice.” – On the Brink of Everything What if you were to turn with an open heart and a beginner's mind toward the Bible for a fresh revelatory quest? Join Cherie and me for a third and final episode where, with confession and curiosity, we dive into our one-year journey through the Bible. Above all, this episode is a final invitation to join us and a fellowship of like-hearted women and men around the globe for a one-year quest through the Bible, cover to cover, under the care and leadership of the wise guides at the Bible Project. We launch January 1, 2022. Register now to find out more. In order that we can build cohorts for participants shepherded by BGS Intensive alumni, the registration deadline is November 22. With a beginner's mind and an expectant heart, let's dive in. For the Kingdom, Morgan

In this episode Carrie and Parker continue their conversation about creativity and the undivided life, writing from the "margins", following a call to and beyond the growing edge, and the red threads that run through Parker's work over the past 50 years. This podcast also features one of Parker's poems, "The Poem I Would Have Writ."

Dr. Parker J. Palmer joined me for an amazing conversation. He is an author, educator, activist, and so much more. In this interview, we cover so many topics - from identifying your vocation, the writing (or rewriting process), to dealing with our dark parts of our human nature and many things in between. There's a bit of something for everyone here. You can follow him on Twitter and Facebook at @parkerjpalmerYou can find him online at:https://www.newcomerpalmer.comhttps://couragerenewal.orghttps://onbeing.org/author/parker-j-palmer/Check out any his amazing books at your favorite bookstore or online shopping site. 

Natalie Ortega takes us through her path of self-discovery in her spirituality.  She was raised in the Catholic faith however, as an adult she reached a crossroads in her faith.  And, so her journey began with the possibility of progression into a faith that she can reconcile with.  Natalie, Lucia, and Emy also discuss Parker J. Palmer's On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old.  Each of them gives their perspective on Life, Death, and Spirituality.   Natalie also includes her ideas and notions about faith and doing it her way as she says below: “Specifically, reading On the Brink, allowed me to realize that it was natural if Christianity's Christology didn't square with my thinking, and similarly that it was okay if I took in tenants from other religious beliefs and philosophies and excluded the ones that didn't sit well with me.  And although for decades I was irked that I couldn't quite say that my faith was strong, now I see that whether it is strong or weak is not necessarily the point.  Even if its ebb looks like overturned mountain peaks and its flow is minimal progression, the idea is that embracing the process itself IS the PRIZE. That is the actual “progression”!  For more on Lucia Fernandez Silveira, LMFT and Emy Fernandez, MBA, Life Coach follow the links below: https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/lucia-fernandez-silveira-lmft/ https://www.coralgablescounseling.com/team/emy-fernandez-mba/ Resources discussed are: On the Brink Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4LQW6Z/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 The Book of Joy, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HIO5SK2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Man's Search for Meaning, https://www.audible.com/ep/title-plus/?asin=B002V0QUOC&source_code=GO1GB13305272090NE&device=d&cvosrc=ppc.google.mans%20search%20for%20meaning&cvo_campaign=11779413571&cvo_crid=490211997036&Matchtype=e&ds_rl=1261256&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ7jzktmm4q5ECMXewxH_GIs3L0wYxUQgkeSlhqR25gSQPAGIcCMwSQaAhpbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

It is time to stop living a divided life.   When your life is divided between home and work, personal and professional, you're vulnerable to all sorts of relationship troubles and everyday friction.   When you separate yourself from your values and see your business and life divided instead of integrated and unified by your purpose and values, you will break from the pressure of it all.   You feel out of alignment with what matters most–your health, your values, your most important relationships–and feel at the mercy of responding to every need like it is an emergency, further sacrificing your clarity and confidence.   My guest today has done the work to get clear on how she leads herself and others and not letting fear divide her from what she values and who she loves most.   Stasia Svasuk is an entrepreneur, mama, speaker, adventurer, thrifter, and science-of-style expert who thinks bodies are just about the coolest things on earth.   She is the founder and creator of THE REVEL-YOU-TION––an online community of crazy-brave women who are using their closets to heal their shame, flex their brave muscles, cultivate their creativity, and create some wildly fabulous outfits while they're at it.   Stasia has inspired many thousands through her Tedx talk, her wildly popular (and now retired) Stasia's Style School, her numerous podcast recordings and guest speaker gigs, and her ability to cultivate a community where collective braving and collective healing are the name of the game.   We cover some incredible territory in this episode around work, life, and family integration.   Listen to the full episode to hear: How our closets are a Trailhead for doing deep, meaningful work about how you feel in your body How Stasia realized that teaching women to turn down the temperature on their body shame wasn't enough and how she's changing her business to do it How she's learning to feel into her boundaries and take ownership of the consequences, good and bad How her relationships with her clothes let her know when she's out of alignment elsewhere in her life   Learn more about Stasia Savasuk: stasiasavasuk.com Instagram: @stasiasavasuk Facebook: @welcometotherevelyoution   Learn more about Rebecca: rebeccaching.com Work With Rebecca Sign up for the Weekly Rumble Email   Resources A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker J. Palmer

Devin Way is an LA — by way of Texas — model and actor. He also identifies with the titles storyteller, servant, and friend. In this episode, Allie and Devin cover: The perplexity of belonging — as Devin shares his experience as a bi-racial man Complex subject matter — humanity and meaning — and talking about it in its most simplistic form — breathing, listening, and being. Or as Devin puts it — stop, see, and listen How the destruction of the way that it's been gives life to the way it will be — the creation of a world where everyone belongs and the beauty in the breakdownResourcesDevin's instagram: @thedevinway Parker J. Palmer's Let Your Life SpeakRev. Michael Bishop Curry's Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling TimesAllie's Instagram: @allienunziReserve your spot here for “So You Want to Start a Podcast?” — a workshop hosted by Allie and the producer of this podcast Lucca Petrucci that will take you from ideation to creation of your podcast in a simple, fun and impactful way. It's on Sunday, April 11th from 4-5:30pm EST. This episode was co-produced by Lucca Petrucci and Allie Nunzi mixed and mastered by Alec Kwo.