Best Richard Chiu Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 34 Self Compassion & Mindfulness with Chris Germer. 38:32

1M ago38:32

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From the Teaching Mindfulness Summit April 24. Meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion. Mindfulness and self-compassion teaching methods. Trust, intuition, and teaching wisdom. Christopher Germer, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and lecturer on psychiatry (part-time) at Harvard Medical School. He co-developed the Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC…

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Ep.31 Embodying Trauma-Conscious Facilitation with Chia-Ti Chiu 44:58

4M ago44:58

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In this episode, Chia-Ti Chiu talks with Vita Pires about her work with Lineage Project. Embodying a trauma-conscious and resilience-based methodology Unpacking privilege, biases, and blind spots The evolution of the Lineage Project CHIA-TI CHIU (she/her) Chia-Ti has been working with the Lineage Project since 2009. As a senior teacher, she shares …

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Ep. 30 Discovering Humanity on Both Sides of the Bars with John MacAdams 45:49

4M ago45:49

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In this episode, John MacAdams talks with Garth Smelser about his experiences working with both incarcerated individuals as a chaplain and as a mindfulness trainer for corrections professionals. Stepping into the alien environment of custody Relating to inmates, relating to security staff What’s important about training corrections professionals JO…

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Ep.29 Teaching Secular Buddhism with Martine Batchelor 46:02

5M ago46:02

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In this episode, Martine Batchelor talks with Vita Pires about her experiences working with those in prisons and teaching Secular Buddhism. Developing the path of secular Buddhism Practices for fear and anxiety Working with those who have resistance to meditation and/or (seemingly) don't care about the consequences of actions MARTINE BATCHELOR Mart…

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Ep.28 A Prisoner’s View of Programming with Matthew Hahn 57:29

6M ago57:29

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In this episode, Matthew Hahn talks with cohost John MacAdams about his experiences with mindfulness while incarcerated and his work post-incarceration as a facilitator for Mindful Prisons. The value of creating safe spaces What happens after volunteers leave the facility Full circle, returning to Folsom Prison to teach the Dharma MATTHEW HAHN Matt…

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Ep.27 Humility and Teaching with Richard Shankman 31:56

7M ago31:56

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In this episode, Richard Shankman talks with Vita Pires about his experiences teaching meditation in California prisons in the 1970s and how that has influenced his work to date. Early days (1970s) of contemplative programs in California Prisons Working with Youth (mindful schools) Importance of humility and ‘not knowing’ mindset when working with …

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Ep.26 A Volunteer’s Journey Inside with Jonah M. David 29:21

7M ago29:21

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In this episode, Jonah M. David talks with John MacAdams about his experiences volunteering and facilitating creative arts workshops in men's and women's prisons. Creative Arts programming; Giving a voice to the unseen The challenges of long-term artistic collaborations with inmates Personal growth from the wisdom found inside the walls JONAH M. DA…

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Ep.25 How Mindfulness Impacts a Prison with Trime Persinger 56:58

8M ago56:58

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In this episode, Trime Persinger speaks with John MacAdams about her work as a prison chaplain with the Oregon Department of Corrections. Seeing Yourself and Loving Well in prison work. Stable, Caring Presence: providing environments where practice can flourish behind bars. Mindful Communication: the program, how it started, and what happened when …

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Ep.24 Yoga for Supporting the Healing of Trauma with Bill Brown 42:43

9M ago42:43

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In this episode, Bill Brown talks with Vita Pires, about his work with the Prison Yoga Project. The harm punitive incarceration causes for the incarcerated, staff, and families. Working with the body to discharge unresolved trauma Yoga as a tool for tapping into embodied wisdom BILL BROWN, C-IAYT, Bill is the Executive Director of Prison Yoga Proje…

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Ep. 23 Creating Safety for Traumatized Youth with Micah Davis Anderson 54:50

9M ago54:50

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In this episode, Micah Anderson speaks with Fleet Maull about his experiences working with incarcerated youth through the Mind Body Awareness Project. 3 steps for creating safety while facilitating training/workshops Barriers to using a curriculum with traumatized youth Importance of partnerships for sustainable support for youth parolees MICAH DAV…

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Ep.22 Death-Row, a Contemplative Journey through Another’s Eyes with Liz Richardson 37:27

10M ago37:27

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In this episode, Liz Richardson talks with Fleet Maull about her new play, Unconfined. Her play, based on a real-life story of an incarcerated prisoner’s contemplative journey while in prison and on death row Drawing parallels between this prisoner’s experience and her voluntary, 3-year confinement at Gampo Abbey retreat Contemplating beliefs of wh…

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Ep.21 Shadow Sides of Working in Prisons with Lama Justin von Bujdoss 50:04

11M ago50:04

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In this episode, Lama Justin von Bujdoss talks with Vita Pires about his experiences working as a chaplain for the New York City Department of Corrections. Shadow sides of working in prisons Limitations of mindfulness work for highly traumatized populations (the incarcerated and correctional staff) How to do this work in a culturally sensitive and …

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Ep.20 Creating Positive Systemic Change Together with Gabriella Savelli 53:12

11M ago53:12

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In this episode, Gabriella Savelli talks with Fleet Maull about her work with the International Association for Human Values. The International Association of Human Values (IAHV) program-reducing offender recidivism The impact of secular breath-work on prisoners and prison staff Actualizing networks of programs with different modalities for positiv…

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Ep.19 Way of Council on the Inside with Jared Seide 50:16

12M ago50:16

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In this episode, Jared Seide talks with John MacAdams about his work as the Executive Director for the Center for Council. What Council looks like inside prisons How Council embodies mindfulness and supports compassion Benefits of learning presence, resisting distraction, and speaking/listening from the heart JARED SEIDE Jared Seide is author of th…

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Ep.18 Training “Inside” Apprentices with Rebecca J Foster 36:20

1y ago36:20

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In this episode, Rebecca Foster talks with Vita Pires, about her experiences bringing PMI's Path of Freedom training into prisons. Training “Inside” apprentices (facilitator training for incarcerated men & women) Integrating laughter, movement & play into the classroom The transformative power of social meditation “Inside” REBECCA J FOSTER Rebecca …

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Ep.17 Building Self-Worth During Transition with Kalen McAllister 38:54

1y ago38:54

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In this episode, Kalen McAllister speaks with Fleet Maull about Laughing Bear Bakery, and the resources and opportunities it gives those who are formerly incarcerated. Starting “The Laughing Bear Bakery” business focused on employing ex-prisoners on parole (https://laughingbearbakery.org/) The barriers and rewards to starting a business of this nat…

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Ep.16 Dharma in Hell with Fleet Maull 43:05

1y ago43:05

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In this episode, Roshi Fleet Maull talks with John MacAdams about his time incarcerated and the creation of the Prison Mindfulness Institute (Prison Dharma Network). Origins of Prison Dharma Network The only real choice; "Practice like my hair was on fire" Unending opportunities to serve the world on the outside FLEET MAULL Fleet Maull, PhD is an a…

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Ep.15 Transforming Trauma through Buddhist Psychology with Venerable De Hong 33:23

1y ago33:23

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In this episode, Venerable De Hong talks with Vita Pires about his work with the Engaged Buddhist Alliance, providing programs in facilities and through correspondence courses. How Buddhist Psychology supports Insight Development & Trauma Healing Working with those serving life (or LWOP) sentences Developing correspondence curriculums VENERABLE DE …

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Ep.14 Detaching From the Shame of Addiction with Marshall Lane 49:22

1y ago49:22

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In this episode, Marshall Lane talks with Fleet Maull on his experiences with addiction and incarceration and his life post-incarceration, focusing on his work with Tiffany's Recovery Inc. The complexities of recovering from addiction in prison and the role meditation can play Taking responsibility and shifting self-blame/shame from the past to cre…

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Ep.13 Finding Freedom on the Inside (and Outside) with Carmen Alonso 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

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In this episode, Carmen Alonso talks with John MacAdams about her experiences facilitating PMI's Path of Freedom program. Connecting incarcerated folks with the outside community through each group taking PMI’s Path of Freedom course and writing to each other Working in supermax and maximum security environments Cultivating humility and patience as…

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Ep.12 Sound Immersion as Somatic Healing with Gail Jackson 44:00

1+ y ago44:00

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In this episode, Gail Jackson speaks with Sandy Inkster about her experiences working as a probation and parole officer, and her work with drumming and sound immersion. Mindfulness Inside: Point of view of a parole/probation officer/certified mindfulness teacher Drumming, gongs and sound immersion: how it helps ground both prisoners and those worki…

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Ep.11 Secular Dharma in Prisons with David M. Smith 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

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In this episode, Dave Smith talks with Vita Pires, about his work in prisons and recovery groups. What is the Secular Path of Dharma? Prison work as service work. Training in mindfulness-based emotional intelligence in prisons and recovery groups. DAVID M SMITH Dave Smith is an internationally recognized Buddhist meditation teacher, addiction treat…

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Ep.10 Neurodecolonization with Indigenous Incarcerated Youth with Michael Yellow Bird 56:31

1+ y ago56:31

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In this episode, Michael Yellow Bird speaks with Fleet Maull about his experiences working with indigenous youth, and his research focused on "Neurodecolonization". The systemic impacts of Colonization and abolishing indigenous sacred meditative practices “Neurodecolonization” The conceptual mindfulness framework and healing trauma in incarcerated,…

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Ep.9 Youth in Prisons with Leslie Booker 48:03

1+ y ago48:03

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In this episode, Leslie Booker speaks with cohost Julie Paquette about her time working with incarcerated youth. “What do we do about it?” The inspiration to truly see the unseen The process of developing trust “The function of freedom is to free someone else" LESLIE BOOKER Booker is a Buddhist Meditation Teacher, Writer and Lover of Liberation. Sh…

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Ep.8 Teaching Mindfulness in Israeli Prisons & Rehab Centers with Michal Warshavsky 36:10

1+ y ago36:10

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In this episode, Michal Warshavsky speaks with Vita Pires, about her work bringing mindfulness practices to Israeli prisons and rehab centers through "The Quiet Within". Working within a deeply divided society with Israeli/Palestinian prisoners Developing paths for more prisoners to be actively involved in class presentations The power of a bi-ling…

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Ep.7 Leaving Prison Before You Get Out with Kim Grose Moore 59:25

1+ y ago59:25

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In this episode, Kim Grose Moore speaks with John MacAdams about her work as executive director of the GRIP Training Institute. Leaving prison before you get out: A year of deep transformation The power of accountability and forgiveness for those sentenced to custody (and for all of us) Maintaining program integrity, consistency and impact while sc…

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Ep.6 Shifting Authoritarian Prison Norms with Sam Himelstein, Ph.D. 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

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In this episode, Dr. Sam Himelstein speaks with Fleet Maull about his work with the Center for Adolescent Studies and his experiences with incarcerated youth. The impact of having positive and supportive role models for incarcerated youth The pros and cons of tech programs and apps for mindfulness Authenticity and predictability as a foundation for…

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Ep.5 Liberation from the Inner Prison with Robina Courtin 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

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In this episode, Robina Courtin speaks with Vita Pires, about her correspondence work with prisoners and her experiences with the Liberation Prison Project. Knowing the nature of the mind: the path of dharma inside The power of learning dharma through the mail with a prison pen pal “You could sit through a month of fiction films and not come across…

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Ep.4 Trauma-Informed Engagement with Rev. Dr. Michael Christie 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

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In this episode, Rev. Dr. Michael Christie speaks with John MacAdams about his experiences starting as a volunteer and then as an employed chaplain and supervisor working for the Connecticut Department of Corrections. Moving from volunteer to full-time professional in prison How each volunteer’s self-awareness is essential to being impactful in pri…

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Ep.3 Dharma in Prison - Learning More Than Teaching with Venerable Thubten Chodron 1:00:54

1+ y ago1:00:54

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In this episode, Venerable Thubten Chodron speaks with Fleet Maull about her work with Sravasti Abbey and her experiences providing resources and support for incarcerated individuals. The transformative nature of compassion when working with incarcerated individuals The importance of diversity in the Buddhist teaching groups offered to prisoners. O…

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Ep.2 The Power of Kindness with Sita Lozoff and Erin Parish 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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In this episode, Sita Lozoff and Erin Parish talk with Vita Pires, about the past, present, and future of the Human Kindness Foundation. How the Human Kindness Project began in 1973 Nurturing the creative spirit “inside” Offering opportunities for prisoners and former prisoners ways to share their wisdom ERIN PARISH Erin Parish is the Executive Dir…

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Ep.1 Radically Shifting Belief Systems with Bernard Moss 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

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In this episode, Bernard Moss speaks with Fleet Maull about his experiences with incarceration, learning alternatives to violence, and his work with the GRIP program. The rationale behind engaging in violence and a gangster lifestyle Shifting value systems - from violence to peace-making Creating safety for transformation through the GRIP program B…

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Building Digital Identities Through Empathic Branding 1:21:55

2+ y ago1:21:55

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Brand Builder, Van Thu Nguyen, brings her craft to a new level. Combining her experiences as an former model, empowerment coach and building strategic partnerships, she creates “Experiential Empathetic Engagement” through her company, Envisionary Studio, leading as founder and brand builder.Our conversation, goes through her story, how she mastered…

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February Reflections, Going Strong in March. 6:34

2+ y ago6:34

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Reflecting on February. Lots happened. Focus on March.

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‘The Hurt’ author Glenn Topping 52:27

2+ y ago52:27

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We’ve got an exciting episode here. We’re talking to Glenn Topping. His background is insane. Deputy Sheriff, Hostage negotiator, Organized crime detective, Bodyguard for musical icons. And now he’s putting all this experience into his books. His latest book, “The Hurt”, is about one of these experiences. Listen as we dive into his background and h…

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Grooving with the Universe w/ Amanda Monnier 1:19:13

2+ y ago1:19:13

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In this episode, joined by Brooke Bell (co-host) we talk to Amanda Monnier the creator of Yin Yoga Recode Method and a ‘New Earth Visionary’ as we take a deep dive into honing our intuition, the original divine template and grooving with the universe. https://amandamonnier.com https://linktr.ee/amandamonnier…

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Chilling with Actor and Musician Nick Hail 1:11:02

2+ y ago1:11:02

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In this episode we hang with Nick Hail, an award winning African actor, filmmaker and musician. We started out talking about his new album and the challenges of making it and then detoured into talking about everything and anything. His new album comes out Feb 20th 2022. You can find it here. IG @real_NickHail https://instagram.com/real_nickhail?ut…

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Director Cameron Van Hoy, Flinch Film and “Decentralized Cinema”. 1:07:38

2+ y ago1:07:38

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In this episode we talk to Cameron Van Hoy, an independent filmmaker who has just come out with a unique “neo noir” film called Flinch which is also his directorial debut.What makes this film unique is that Cameron has figured out a “decentralized cinema” film business model and is utilizing the DeFi technology while pushing boundaries in this new …

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I love Yo Yo Ma 11:18

2+ y ago11:18

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Yo Yo Ma is one of my favorite cellists. I just don’t know too much about him. We also talk about my son and new phases and NFT.

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Working with family. 17:18

2+ y ago17:18

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This week I wanted to talk about working with my brother. How NFT’s has made us closer and how that can easily cause butting heads. Also, I’m ending this episode with a new song. Hope you enjoy!

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Coping with Maladaptive Daydreaming in Everyday Life. 1:15:58

2+ y ago1:15:58

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Kristen Fritzgerald is an activist for Maladaptive Daydreamer’s (MD for short). She has struggled with MD all her life and has learned to manage it and is highly involved with the community. We take a deep dive into her past, how she interacts with her family and friends and what we can actively do to manage MD’ing. With special co-host Cameron Log…

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Season 3 - Happy New Year 10:27

2+ y ago10:27

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Bringing in the new year with a new song, reflections and new direction with the podcast. Reach out on Twitter @RichardChiu and @PiecesofaNation

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Season 2 Finale 20:22

2+ y ago20:22

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Big thank you to everyone for following this journey. We’ve had some really great people on this podcast in 2021 and it’s been an amazing ride. Wanted to use this opportunity to give some reflection and talk about successes, struggles and everything else that comes up. Hope you all enjoy and see you with a new season in 2022!…

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Reproductive Politics are Race Politics w/ Dr. Tanya Bakhru 1:07:10

2+ y ago1:07:10

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“Classifications and distinctions based on race or color have no moral or legal validity in our society. They are contrary to our constitution and laws.” –Thurgood MarshallHave you ever wondered why things happen the way they do in the context of politics are human rights? I have and its a subject that I feel I’ve barely scratched the surface with.…

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Expand and Help Build w/ Taye Uhuru 45:31

2+ y ago45:31

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“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.”–Dan MillmanFrom seed to plant, every piece of life is supported by something else. Join Take Uhuru (Author of Afroset, historian and archivist) and myself, Richard Chiu, as we talk about the beauty of African culture, his purpose with community …

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Opening the Third Eye w/ Himanish Goel 58:44

2+ y ago58:44

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“It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.” Eckhart TolleIt’s said that when we balance mind, body and soul along with having good focus and the ability to listen to the signs what the universe is sending us, then we are able to truly materialize our full potential. Join Himanish Goel (Spiritual a…

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Confidence Without Ego w/ Dawn Higginbotham 1:43:31

2+ y ago1:43:31

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“Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” -Lao TzuNo matter what industry you’re in being kind is essential to build relationships, trust and confidence. Join Dawn Higginbotham (Producer and Author) and myself as we talk about the in’s and out’s of being a film producer, trea…

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The Language of Intimacy w/ Lori Beard 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

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“Forgiveness is not a feeling; it is a commitment.” -Gary ChapmanAs the world becomes more connected through technology sometimes it can be an opportunity to disconnect from the things that matter like our intimate relationships with our partners. Join Lori Beard (Life Coach, Author and Mother of eight) and myself, Richard Chiu, as we discuss surre…

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Building Relationships Wherever You Go w/ Dana Kaplan 1:10:55

3y ago1:10:55

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“When you start to develop your powers of empathy and imagination, the whole world opens up to you."-Susan SarandonCreating a harmonious society is no easy task. It takes deep empathy to and self reflection to truly understand who we are in our environment and who we’re surrounded by. Join Dana Kaplan (Founder of Developing Empathetic Education wit…

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The Power of a Smile w/ Kumari Bakhru 1:02:31

3y ago1:02:31

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“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” -John LennonConnecting deeply with another human being can be one of the most amazing and greatest opportunities to bring happiness to each other. Take a deep dive with Kumari Bakhru (Award Winning Producer and co-author of ‘The Guide to Managing Postproduction for Film, …

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