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In this first episode of 2021, we seem to have had knowledge of what was to come in our nation’s Capital just 3 days later. Host Timothy Regan welcomed two active, skilled, and devoted people from the DC Peace Team, based in Washington DC:  Eli McCarthy and Heather Thompson. We bring you a glimpse of the wisdom, and power, and action of nonviolent peacemakers, part of a global tradition and current movement across the United States and the world. We explore the grit of peacemaking on the street and the healing that can happen in the restorative justice circle. What they have to offer is timely, relevant, and life-saving. The post The Peace Teams are Here appeared first on KPFA.

Christian values and beliefs, some of which support care for the oppressed and some of which support dualist thinking and hierarchy and have been used to justify colonialism, slavery and wife battering, permeate our culture.  Host, Marlena Willis, talks with social justice educator, activist and writer, Paul Kivel, about his book Living in the Shadow of the Cross, Understanding and Resisting the Power and Privilege of Christian Hegemony. PAUL KIVEL is a social justice educator, activist and writer who has worked 50 years for collective healing, transformation and justice.  Kivel was a co-founder of the Oakland Men’s Project and also part of the group that started SURJ—Showing Up for Racial Justice and a leader in the anti-racist movement developing resources for white people working for racial, economic and gender justice. Kivel’s most recent books are a revised, updated 4th edition of Uprooting Racism: How White People Can Work for Racial Justice and Living in the Shadow of the Cross. www.paulkivel.com     T

Join host Nancy Kahn and guest, Justin Ameen, an abolitionist and student of Transformative Justice, for a conversation about Call Out and Cancel Culture. Justin shares personal stories from their life, along with examples of how they practice Transformative Justice with their peers. Nancy and Justin discuss the implications of Cancel Culture in relationships, in communities with less privilege and power, and as individuals who do not hold privilege and power in this country as we move into a new year with Covid cases at an all time high record in California. Guest Justin Ameen (They/Them) is an Arab American clothing designer, abolitionist, and student of Transformative Justice. They are an advocate for police abolition and restructuring how communities respond to harm. They currently live and work in the Bay Area. photo: Andre Hunter via Unsplash The post Exploring Call Out Culture and Cancel Culture as We Head Towards a New Year In the Midst of a Pandemic appeared first on KPFA.

Host Timothy Regan offers tips and demonstrations on how to be more free to make requests, especially when you are afraid to hear “no.” Learn how to prepare yourself, then make an effective request, and then respond with dialogue if you hear “no.” Hear Timothy make a bold request of listeners, and welcome callers who tell him “no,” as he demonstrates all that can happen if you welcome “no” as a step further into connection. The post How to Hear and Respond to “No” appeared first on KPFA.

Host Nancy Kahn discusses how Nonviolent Communication as a practice connects us to the power within and to our wholeness.   This episode focuses on the value of power, the ability to access power within oneself in the service of meeting needs and caring for the whole self.  When an individual is connected to power in their own world to meet  their needs, they are more effective in all relationships. How does an individual connect to the power within?  This show provides insights and opportunities for self reflection. Callers are invited to join the show after 7:20 pm at 1 800 958 9008 or 510 848 4425. You can live stream this show on www,kpfa.org The post Nonviolent Communication Connects Us To The Power Within appeared first on KPFA.

When we can heal our own separation and become whole, facing and owning our shadows, we can begin to also heal the separations between us and others.  Host, Marlena Willis, speaks with meditation teacher, direct action trainer and activist, Nirali Shah.   Nirali Shah is a meditation teacher and her work is strongly informed by the ancient feminine teachings of Tantra from the Himalayas, as well as the principles of mutual liberation, where one intentionally harnesses the energy arising from spiritual practices as a force for uprooting systemic oppression. In the past she served in one of the largest slum communities of Asia for close to five years, part of it, working out of the Gandhi Ashram. She has deeply studied nonviolence from Gandhian Elders in the Nonviolent Freedom Movement of India as well as Kingian Nonviolence. Currently she teaches Dharma at various Buddhist communities, and Direct action at East Point East Academy. For more information: www.niralis.com.     . The post HEALING OUR SEPARATION appe

Host Timothy Regan takes you into the nature of our shared humanity:  our universal human needs that describe who we are and why we do what we do. In this episode, we welcome Mary Mackenzie, Fellow Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, and founder of the NVC Academy, who has shared an example of her teaching in this heart of human understanding – the language of needs and the skill of understanding ourselves. The post One Way To Know and Honor Your Own Needs appeared first on KPFA.

Developing an Antiracist Inner Practice, an integrative approach that combines Nonviolent Communication with Antiracist & Anti-Oppression frameworks is the topic of our show tonight. Why is it critical to develop an antiracist inner practice? What do we each need to learn and do, to become more aware of the ways we each might contribute to racism and oppression? Join tonight’s host, Nancy Kahn, to compassionately explore how to develop an anti-racist inner practice. We discuss why it is important to build this inner practice along with the skill-sets and knowledge base needed to actively transform racism and oppression on a daily basis, moment by moment.  An inner practice empowers us to take action in personal relationships, workplace environments and within our communities. Talk It Out Radio host Nancy Kahn, identifies as African American woman, BIPOC of Nigerian and Russian Jewish ancestry has been actively enhancing her integrative practice of Nonviolent Communication combined with the frameworks of

Host Timothy Regan invites listeners to practice empathy – with ourselves, our fellow citizens, and courageously “walk the unarmed walk” to invite dialogue where we thought it was impossible before.  Timothy shares stories of empathy, dialogue, and healing, and reads letters from fellow practitioners of Nonviolent Communication in this episode. The post Healing the Soul of Our Nation After The 2020 Election appeared first on KPFA.

A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences. The post Talk-It-Out Radio – November 1, 2020 appeared first on KPFA.

Nonviolence with the Body: Health, Healing, Wellness and Self Care Host Nancy Kahn interviews Denisha Lockett, a local BIPOC healer and Self-Care Wellness Coach, to discuss ways to embody a needs-based transformative healing mindset along and how to establish daily practices that support movement. Denisha is a single mother deeply committed to whole self transformative healing. She openly shares her personal journey to heal and connect to her body, and address trauma through a liberatory and empowering mindset. With the current world pandemic, climate change concerns, upcoming US election and the national reckoning on race in this country, transformative healing is more critical than ever for every human being. Listeners are invited to call in to the show after 7:20 pm (dial 1-800-958-9008 or 1-510-848-4425 ) to participate in the conversation and share about the health and wellness issues they experience in the community and within their own lives given the present societal issues.   Tonight’s Guest Denisha

Host Timothy Regan reads letters from practitioners and trainers of Nonviolent Communication all over the world who are putting their values into action at this crucial time in world history. We anwer these two questions:  “What matters most to me at this moment in history, and what am I doing about it?” How would YOU answer these questions today, dear listener? Callers contribute their own stories and inspiration in this live episode. The post Letters from Across the World: What Matters Most and What are we Doing Right Now? appeared first on KPFA.

Self Acceptance, Mindfulness and Mental Wellness Join host Nancy Kahn and her extraordinary guest, Emilio Osorio, LCSW, a Bay Area therapist of color, to delve into the core need for self acceptance; the benefit of Mindfulness practices to support Mental Wellness, along with strategies to cope with the challenges of our times (racial, political, health, climate) Listeners are invited to call in to the show after 7:20 pm (dial 1-800-958-9008 or 510 848 4425) to participate in this conversation on self acceptance and mental wellness through the challenging times we are in today. Emilio Osorio, LCSW, identifies as a cisgender male of  El Salvadorian heritage. He has been a social activist in San Francisco for decades  and is a priest in his spiritual practice of IFA. The post Self Acceptance, Mindfulness and Mental Wellness appeared first on KPFA.

Can we change only one person, ourselves, and still effectively change the world? Host, Marlena Willis, talks with Dr. Renato Almanzor about his work as a Transformation Catalyst, where he draws on lessons learned from 30 years of activism for social change and on Buddhism and 12-step recovery programs. Renato Almanzor is committed to transformative social change. As a leadership development expert, he delivers university courses, programs, keynote addresses, and seminars on issues related to leadership, equity, and organization design and his work has particularly been dedicated to supporting leaders working with and in low-income communities and communities of color. He has a PhD and MA in organizational psychology, an MS in counseling, and BA in psychology, as well as certifications in coaching and Zumba Instruction. He serves on the Boards for East Bay Meditation Center and the Oakland Peace Center.   The post AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, and ACTION: Conjectures of a Spiritual Activist in Recovery appeared firs

Can we change only one person, ourselves, and still effectively change the world? Host, Marlena Willis, talks with Dr. Renato Almanzor about his work as a Transformation Catalyst, where he draws on lessons learned from 30 years of activism for social change and on Buddhism and 12-step recovery programs. Renato Almanzor is committed to transformative social change. As a leadership development expert, he delivers university courses, programs, keynote addresses, and seminars on issues related to leadership, equity, and organization design and his work has particularly been dedicated to supporting leaders working with and in low-income communities and communities of color. He has a PhD and MA in organizational psychology, an MS in counseling, and BA in psychology, as well as certifications in coaching and Zumba Instruction. He serves on the Boards for East Bay Meditation Center and the Oakland Peace Center.   The post Talk It Out Radio:Sun 10/4, 7pm: AWARENESS, ACCEPTANCE, and ACTION: Conjectures of a Spiritual A

Host Timothy Regan returns with guests Paul Himmelstein and Anthony Jackson of Soul Shoppe to explore powerful peacebuilding skills with honest, authentic practice.  In this second episode, we continue to practice the “I message,” and then we work wtih the steps of the “Clean Up” to repair the break in relationship when our actions have caused pain in someone else. Soul Shoppe is a Bay Area nonprofit with a beautiful VISION: “A world where respect and empathy are the norm, and every child can thrive and shine!”  Their MISSION is:  “to create safe learning environments that bring forth a culture of compassion, connection and curiosity—eliminating bullying at the roots.” Part 2 of 2 episodes. The post “Generation Empathy” with Soul Shoppe [Part 2 of 2] appeared first on KPFA.

Host Timothy Regan welcomes you to learn peacebuilding skills along with the people and stories of Soul Shoppe – our own Bay Area peacebuilding children’s educational fun-team!  This nonprofit teaches healthy relationship and conflict management skills to thousands of children K-8th grade every year, with colorful, fun events. Soul Shoppe team members Anthony Jackson and Paul Himmelstein share stories and demonstrate what we all needed to learn in grammar school – simple, powerful, reliable skills to understand ourselves and eachother, and to handle conflict so we can thrive together. Soul Shoppe is a Bay Area nonprofit with a beautiful VISION: “A world where respect and empathy are the norm, and every child can thrive and shine!”  Their MISSION is:  “to create safe learning environments that bring forth a culture of compassion, connection and curiosity—eliminating bullying at the roots.” This is PART 1 of 2 episodes. The post “Tools of the Heart” with Soul Shoppe [Part 1 of 2] appeared first on KPFA.

  Talk It Out Radio – Sunday, September 13, 7:00 pm, on KPFA Radio (94.1 FM Berkeley and beyond, or live stream at kpfa.org ):   The Gift of Deep Listening During Difficult Times Host Nancy Kahn holds a show for the community, inviting listeners to call in and share feelings and to connect to their needs about all that is going on in our country. She offers empathy, care and reflections to listeners impacted by the fires, pandemic, political climate in a highly racialized world. If you are a parent going through the challenges of online learning with your children, someone who is displaced because of the fires, if you are worrying about your friends or family members during this time, experiencing anti-blackness or racism in your workplace, if you are struggling with feeling blue, addiction, or your mental wellness, call in and be heard with empathy and compassion. Listeners are invited to call in to the show (dial 1-800-958-9008 or 510 848 4425) to participate in this conversation.       A how-to and what-to

[Replay] Things are getting pretty intense around this here world.  This is when we humans turn toward a higher power, to seek guidance and solace, as well as strength from spirit. Host Timothy Regan invited 2 Chaplains to Talk It Out Radio, who work in large hospitals and health care centers in the Bay Area:  Margaret Gelini, and Lisa Schilbe. Margaret and Lisa share exactly what they do to help with people facing all sorts of challenges, no matter who someone is or where they are from.  They teach how we can be in service to each other in the practical spirit of healing.  They also share their path to become a chaplain, and they offer blessings of resilience for us all.     The post It’s Time to Bring In the Chaplains [replay] appeared first on KPFA.

Host Nancy Kahn holds a timely discussion with guest, an extraordinary guest, Emilio Osorio, LCSW, a Bay Area therapist of color, to hear what he has learned about the importance of listening and validating people’s experiences. Mr. Osorio shares his perspective and experience on the need to voice unmet needs, and to attend to pain and trauma related to the personal, community and world conditions we face (racism, oppression, hate speech, violence, inequity), and the roles of self empathy, mindfulness and spirituality. Listeners are invited to call in to the show at 7:30 pm (dial 1-800-958-9008 or 1 510-848-4425 ) to participate in this conversation. Emilio Osorio, LCSW, identifies as a cisgender male of  El Salvadorian heritage. He has been a social activist in San Francisco for decades  and is a priest in his spiritual practice of IFA. Thanks to Maria Oswalt for sharing their work on Unsplash. The post Caring for Our Mental Health Through Mindfulness, Nonviolence and Spirituality appeared first on