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ChangeMaking Connections is a monthly podcast exploring the journeys of change leaders striving for deep societal transformations. Hosted by Beth Berila, this show delves into the intricacies of sparking change, from personal evolutions to communal shifts. Here, we celebrate the challenges, triumphs, strategies, and possibilities that spring from a life dedicated to social justice. Join us in connecting with experts across various fields as we unpack the mechanisms of initiating meaningful c ...
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Our coalition is committed to body love by developing, promoting and supporting yoga that is accessible, body positive and reflects the full range of human diversity. Our mission not only advocates yoga as an essential tool in personal transformation, from the inside out, but also includes a critical social justice component by challenging industry leaders and media creators to expand their vision of what a yogi looks like.
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Yuria Celidwen's Vision for Indigenous Ethics and Planetary Belonging
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Join us in this episode of ChangeMaking Connections as we embark on a journey towards collective well-being and planetary flourishing – your presence is an integral thread in this transformative narrative. With Yuria's guidance, we delve into the intricate realms of Indigenous Ethics and Belongin…
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Rheanna Robinson on Reframing Disability Through Indigenous Perspectives
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ In this episode of ChangeMaking Connections, Rheanna Robinson brings invaluable insights on the nuanced perspective of disability through the indigenous lens. Discover the profound impact of cultural contexts and traditional knowledge on how we view and support those with disabilities. Together, …
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Njeri Clement's Vision for Inclusive Education
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Join me and Njeri Clement as we celebrate how the infusion of global perspectives and empathic leadership can spark meaningful change in our communities and beyond. Together, we'll delve into Njeri's journey, from her rich heritage in rural Africa to her profound impact on the futures of young wo…
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Queer Dharma: Yoga, Activism, and Healing Spaces with Jacoby Ballard
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Embrace your truest self in every pose. In this episode of the podcast, Jacoby Ballard guides us through the transformative power of creating queer-affirming spaces within the yoga community. Together, we delve into the heart of inclusivity, unpacking the need for yoga teachers to lead with compa…
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Amelia Ortega on Trauma-Informed Leadership in Multiracial Communities
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Access the full episode transcript: click here _________ In this episode, we delve into the significance of culturally inclusive practices in mindfulness and social justice work, while emphasising the courage and innovation thriving within the queer and trans community. About our guest: Amelia Ortega, LCSW, currently works as a somatic psychotherap…
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Kamilah Majied on Embracing Hope and Agency in Justice Work
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Through a tapestry of contemplative practice, black cultural wisdom, and the resonances of Buddhism, we examine the transformative power of staying present and recognizing the leader within each of us. Prepare to be uplifted and empowered as we engage with ideas that challenge, connect, and catal…
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Uniting Voices: Pratima Gurung's Intersectional Approach to Advocacy
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Welcome to ChangeMaking Connections, where we delve into social justice through powerful narratives. I'm your host, Beth Berila, and today, we're honored to have Dr. Pratima Gurung with us—an outstanding advocate for indigenous peoples and individuals with disabilities from Nepal. Today, we'll di…
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Bridging Communities: Keri Gray's Mission for Disability and Racial Equity
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Today, we have the honor of hosting a powerhouse of advocacy and resilience, Keri Gray. Keri is not just a survivor, but 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 t…
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Building Resilient Communities with Dr.Monika L. Son
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ In this episode, Dr. Son shares her wisdom on building spaces for embodiment and power dynamics in community. Together, we explore how sitting with discomfort leads to growth, and the vital role of nurturing a heart-centered approach in educational and institutional systems. Tune in to be a part …
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The Intersections of Queer Culture, Authentic Leadership, and Social Change
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Access full episode transcript:click here _________ 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. About our guest: Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown is the Chief …
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Embracing Complexity Through Co-Creation with Mona and Peter
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ In this episode, we welcome two incredible guests, Mona Khan and Peter Godard, who have shared their wisdom and insights about identity, power, storytelling, and transformation. With a focus on joy, power shifting, and somatic exploration, they explore the profound impact of embracing diverse ide…
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Love, Conflict, and Cognitive Dissonance: Unlearning Paradigms with Lewis Raven Wallace
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ With Lewis, 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. About our gue…
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The Intersection of Mindfulness and Social Justice: Beth Berila and Mays Imad in Conversation
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ 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 inters…
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Leadership as a Process, Hope as a Practice
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Today, we have the pleasure to dive into a profound conversation with Dr. Keith Edwards. As a transformational leader, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in simplifying complexity in the realms of leadership, learning, and equity. In this episode, we discuss the importance of addre…
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Spiritual leadership in community and sustainability with Mushim Patricia Ikeda
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Mushim's work focuses on spiritual leadership in community and sustainability. Join us as we explore the importance of relationships and open-mindedness, the challenges of holding multiple truths, and the crucial role of personal growth and reflection in combating oppressive behaviors. Get ready …
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Transformative Leadership in our Personal and Professional Lives
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Join us as we delve into the transformative power of leadership, the importance of internalized change for social transformation, and the role of art in challenging the status quo. She challenges the traditional patriarchal model of leadership and proposes a different approach that centers around…
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Leaning Back, Accounting for Legacy: Reckoning with Conditioning and Seeking Deep Transformation
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ Kerri shares her own journey of learning and unlearning, reflecting on the recent fires in Maui and her/our complicity in extractive tourism and colonialism. This episode is rich with insights and invites us to embrace transformation, embrace complexity, and cultivate joy in the face of adversity…
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Leading in Community, Rooted in Values with Judith Le Blanc
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Access full episode transcript: click here _________ An organizer in grassroots movements and Native sovereignty, Judith helps lead a powerful movement for structural reform and supports tribes and grassroots Native community groups. We dive deep into the importance of finding wise elders and daily reflection practices as crucial steps in our journ…
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Here, we celebrate the challenges, triumphs, strategies, and possibilities that spring from a life dedicated to social justice. Join us in connecting with experts across various fields as we unpack the mechanisms of initiating meaningful change in our lives, communities, and the world. Connect with Beth Berila Full show notes on my website: access …
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Ybic Podcast With Sarah Joy Marsh: Reclaiming Your Relationship with Your Body
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Sarah Joy Marsh, MA, E-RYT-500 yoga teacher, therapist and author, is a vibrant, compassionate catalyst for transformation to those that suffer from addictions – in particular disordered eating patterns/emotional eating. The combination of her ability to identify when a conditioned mind crowds out clear thinking and to inspire the courage to bring …
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Ybic Podcast With Roopa Singh: Yoga and Cultural Appropriation
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Roopa Singh talks about authenticity, cultural appropriation, and commercialization in yoga. Whereas many people in the West invoke the definition of yoga as union, Roopa reminds us that it also means liberation, both individually and collectively. In this insightful conversation, she raises questions about yoga, safety, visibility, and who is pres…
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Yoga and Body Image Podcast : Yoga As A Tool For Social Change
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Dr. Sabrina Strings discusses some of the barriers for why many mainstream yoga spaces are alienating for women of color. In this podcast, she discusses what needs to change in order for yoga spaces to become more inclusive and welcoming to diverse communities. She also moves the conversation beyond individual changes in particular yoga studios to …
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Jessamyn Stanley talks about how to listen to our own body wisdom and tap into how we feel rather than how we look. Cultivating self-love is how we can create an empowered body image and yoga community that counters narrow body ideals. She challenges yoga clothing companies, yoga studios, and yoga students to recognize the beauty of all yoga bodies…
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Feminism and Yoga: What’s the Connection? Podcast featuring Dr. Beth Berila and Melanie Klein.
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YBIC podcast features Melanie Klein, Co-Founder of the Yoga and Body Image Coalition. Klein discusses her journey to feminism and yoga. Feminism, she describes, taught her cultural analysis and the systematic nature of inequalities. Yoga taught her how to come home to her body. After experiencing disordered eating, abusive relationships, and negati…
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Yoga, Body Image and Disordered Eating, Podcast featuring Dr. Beth Berila and Hala Khouri.
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Hala Khouri describes how eating is so often connected to shame in U.S. culture and offers signposts for listeners to more kindly relate to our bodies. In her work, Khouri normalizes people’s struggles with body issues and helps us connect with ourselves and with one another. She discusses the difference between being fit and being healthy. As she …
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Radical Acceptance and Welcoming Podcast featuring Dr. Beth Berila and Teo Drake
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Teo Drake talks about making the world as we know it more welcoming to those on the margins. He discusses transforming and creating a safe space for people who are different or more marginalized then ourselves. Radical welcoming is the incarnation of all voices and power to be heard and felt. Hard talks, awareness, and discomfort are the embodiment…
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How to Create “Me Time” Podcast featuring Dr. Beth Berila and Dana A. Smith
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In this episode of the YBIC podcast, yoga teacher and life coach Dana A. Smith offers several practical tips for creating and sustaining a home yoga practice. She discusses the challenges that prevent many of us from maintaining at home practice and offers us practical solutions to overcome them.“In order for me to do and to give, I have to take ca…
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