We discuss the deep value of Polyvagal Theory for showing us how social connection impacts mental health and overall wellbeing. We explore how to apply Polyvagal theory to intergenerational trauma of historically marginalized groups. Our guests discuss what ancient wisdom and collectivist cultures have long known about community support and regulation.

This episode also includes practices for resourcing and supporting ourselves in challenging times.

In this episode, Kazu Haga shares how fierce vulnerability can guide social justice work as it supports the healing of both individual and collective traumas. Injustice, he notes, is a manifestation of trauma, which cannot be fully healed on individual levels. Instead, we need to work with the collective trauma of families, groups, cultures, and societies.

In this episode, we talk conjuring, contemplative emergence, and embodying justice. We explore the challenges of higher education and how contemplative practices can support us in remaining aligned with who we are and move us toward wholeness. This spacious episode also includes a practice, alongside laughter and inspiring reflections.

This deliciously spacious conversation with three Contemplative and Activist beings/scholars/practitioners explores how we can embody wholeness even in the broken systems of higher education.

Restore your spirit connecting with Michelle C. Chatman, David W. Robinson-Morris, and LeeRay Costa as they talk about their new anthology. Share stories of grounding, healing, and navigating the fraught culture in higher education. Hear how contemplative practices can help diverse communities reconnect, integrate, and reclaim our wholeness.

Radical Imagination, Collective Care, and Collective Healing and Liberation in Social Justice work. I talk with Tessa Hicks Peterson and Hala Khouri about their edited anthology, Collective Liberation: Transformative Strategies for Collective Healing and Systems Change.

Today, we have the honor of hosting a powerhouse of advocacy and resilience, Keri Gray. Keri is a ceaseless champion for change. As a cancer survivor, entrepreneur, and CEO of the Keri Gray Consulting Group, she designs professional spaces ripe for understanding through the lens of disability and racial justice education.Together, we will explore Keri’s journey of empowerment, her mission to dismantle disparities, and her zeal for fostering communities that dare to engage in transformative discussions.

We’re diving deep into the intersections of personal healing and social justice with the esteemed Dr. Monika L. Son. Dr. Son, a seasoned expert with over two decades in education, shares her insights on the importance of embodying our power through contemplative practices and why embracing all facets of our identities is crucial in our work for change.

In today's episode, our host, Beth Berila, sits down with Joel Davis Brown. Beth and Joel explore resilience, healing, and personal growth, highlighting the intersection of queer identity, activism, and leadership. Join us as they delve into the transformative power of embracing authenticity and redefining leadership.

In this episode, our host Beth Berila is joined by the insightful and inspiring guests Mona Khan and Peter Godard. Together, they dive into the importance of creating spaces where individuals can bring their whole selves without the pressure to conform, sharing stories of personal transformation and professional co-creation.

In this episode, Lewis Raven Wallace dives deep into their experiences as a journalist and highlights the value of going out in the world, talking to people, and reporting firsthand, rather than relying solely on online sources. We discuss the frustration within journalism regarding a lack of a unified theory on why journalists do what they do and how information impacts people. During our chat. Lewis challenge the notion that simply knowing something is enough to change minds or inspire action.

To celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of my book, "Integrating Mindfulness Into Anti-Oppression Pedagogy," I invited Dr. Mays Imad to the podcast to dive deep into the power of mindfulness in the classroom.Together, we delve into the challenges of being political in STEM fields, the intersection of mindfulness and social justice, and the importance of trauma-sensitive approaches in higher education. Join us for an insightful discussion on resilience, resistance, and the transformative potential of mindfulness in academia.

In this episode we delve into a captivating conversation with Keith Edwards, exploring the intricacies of leadership as a process and hope as a practice. Together, we discuss the importance of addressing systemic issues, the balance between individual and societal change, and the power of claiming our own stories as a form of leadership.