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The first Podcast dedicated to Kinship Care ran by Kinship Carers Liverpool. Please have a listen and share to all other Kinship groups. For more information please go to our website athttps://kinshipcarersliverpool.co.uk/Follow us on Facebook (Kinship Care Liverpool) Twitter (KinshipLpool) and Instagram (Kinshipcareliverpool) Enjoy and remember You Are Not Alone.
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast ...
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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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Our podcast series is dedicated to exploring topics related to adoption, fostering and kinship care. We invite children’s social care professionals and experts by experience to join us to share best practices, their experiences and knowledge.
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Kinship Together is a podcast where you get to hear real-life stories, experiences and advice from kinship carers. We hope that by listening to their stories, you gain useful information, confidence, and even a little advice to help you in your own kinship journey.
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You thought you were empty nesters. Then you became a Grand Family. Don't worry, you're not alone. Craig Nash is experiencing this right now and wants to share his journey with others. Millions of Grandparents around the world are now raising their Grandchildren. There are a variety of reasons why this happens, but often times people are unprepared for the challenges. We're here to help. This podcast will give you tips and real life stories on how to navigate kinship care and maximize it to ...
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Family for Every Child is a global network of 46 civil society organisations located in 37 different countries. We unite our skills and knowledge to achieve change for children and families world-wide. Visit us at www.familyforeverychild.org
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Jump into "Foster Parent Well with Nicole T Barlow," where the adventure of Christian foster and adoptive parenting gets a little easier, a lot more joyful, and deeply fulfilling. Nicole's here with a mission: to guide you in parenting with a heart full of steadfast faith, unshakable endurance, and infectious joy. This podcast is your cozy nook in the vast world of parenting, blending laughs, learning, and lots of love. It’s where self-care meets faith-filled encouragement, and mindset shift ...
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The BONUS BABIES podcast is the only one of its kind that features the compelling true-life hard-hitting stories of those with a lived foster care experience and the people who care for them––all via the unique 360* lens of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. Through raw first-hand accounts, BONUS BABIES reveals the daunting complexity of the foster care world while documenting the challenges, failures and successes of the system as well as the people and the agencies involv ...
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This podcast is a home of conversations about how we strengthen kinship and collaboration in times of great change. Host Beth Tener explores stories of how healthy communities and relationships can bring out the best in people and change destructive patterns. We glean what works to give you ideas you can apply in your context. For those ready to generate more human connection and care rather than fear and separation, welcome to the conversation. This podcast is part of Kinship – a hub for pe ...
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FASD Family Life podcast is where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Host and FASD Educator, Robbie Seale, synergizes her 20 years lived experience, in-depth knowledge of FASD and the best research to educate, encourage, equip parents and caregivers raising children and youth with FASD. Robbie's passion is to help families thrive, because she knows the struggle is real and so is success. Weekly episodes of FASD Family Life discuss the challenge ...
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The Upaya Dharma Podcast features Wednesday evening Dharma Talks and recordings from Upaya’s diverse array of programs. Our podcasts exemplify Upaya’s focus on socially engaged Buddhism, including prison work, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training in socially engaged practices, peace & nonviolence, compassionate care training, and delivering healthcare in the Himalayas.
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Practical support and tips for foster parents, kinship providers, and child welfare professionals, as told by those with lived experiences, nonprofits, and professionals on the ground, helping kids and families impacted by foster care.
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We love to make things with our own two hands, things like clothes, book illustrations, delicious meals...and a vibrant, mindful life! To be fully lit up! This is the In Kinship Podcast, and I am your host, Tina VanDenburg. I'm a maker and I imagine you might be a maker too, and you stumbled upon this podcast because maybe you want to elevate your life as a maker. In this podcast, we're gonna explore the idea of living a vibrant, fully awake life as a person who loves to create things.
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Welcome to ExChange Wales. The podcast that brings leading researchers together with practitioners and service users to share expertise, research evidence and care experiences. Each participant offers unique perspectives and solutions to the challenges we face as we work to build better social care in Wales.
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Join our founder, Victoria Ferguson, as she sets the tone by opening up about her journey of becoming a mother at 15 years old, spending the better part of a decade with a career as a TV/Film Makeup Artist, and her decision to make the shift from having a hand in character development on-set to creating natural confidence off-screen. With conversations ranging from skin to self through the lens of mental health & wellness with like-minded individuals. Thank-you for welcoming us into your hom ...
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This podcast is being brought to you by the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma and we are committed to providing people living and working with child trauma with proven strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.
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The South Asian Studies at Stanford (SASS) Podcast features conversations between the Center for South Asia at Stanford and guests who have a connection to Stanford as faculty, staff, students, or alumni. The podcasts feature a wide range of topics, ranging from poetry to politics, from manuscript collecting to music, from business to Bollywood. Every podcast consists of an informal and informative conversation about South Asia and its meaning in the world, in our lives, and at Stanford.
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A series of conversations with leaders across the ten congregations of Redemption Church Arizona (redemptionaz.com). Through these discussions, you’ll get a behind-the-curtain view of key relationships, decisions, and concerns within Redemption’s leadership.
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Hi I'm Cassie Burton and I haved lived with anxiety my whole life. The slow burn, constant hyper-vigilant kind of anxiety, always on high alert, high energy, moving a hundred miles an hour to stay in front of whatever my mind thought was chasing me. Turns out nothing is chasing me and my anxiety stems from childhood trauma. Did you know, anxiety, over time, can create some pretty serious health issues? And that's why I'm on a mission is to explore and share ways to manage, soothe and underst ...
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The Child Welfare Information Gateway Podcast shares the innovations, lessons, and perspectives from those working to improve child welfare system. Our mission is to help adoption, foster care, and child safety caseworkers by exploring new ideas and practices making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families. Child Welfare Information Gateway is a service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Hey, hey, Sis! Your time is precious, and we've got the perfect podcast for you: "Conversations with a Brown Girl." Seeking inspiration, empowerment, and connection? Look no further. Here's why this podcast is a must for your schedule: 🌟 **Our Goal: Knowledge, Empowerment, Healing** Imagine diving into chats about topics close to your heart as a black woman entrepreneur. "Conversations with a Brown Girl" aims to educate, uplift, and heal, embracing the intricacies of your journey. After each ...
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Paddy and Molly Show No Mersey
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Send us a Text Message. Tap out to the new documentary series Paddy and Molly: Show No Mersey! I look at the show featuring Kinship Kid Molly McCann this new BBC series follows the lives of these two future MMA Hall of Famers as they fight for victories, show off Liverpool and prepare for the future. You can watch all eight episodes here on BBC IPl…
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Sensei Cynthia Kear discusses the parallels between our modern socio-political crisis and those faced by Soto Zen founder Eihei Dogen 800 years ago. Sensei Kear goes over Dogen’s four methods of guidance (generosity, kind speech, beneficial action, and identity action) and how we can apply them to our current crises. Kear explores how we can practi…
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Should I Take in a Spanish-Speaking Foster Teen With a Baby? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I was just asked to take on a Spanish-speaking teen with a baby. Do you have any resources to address fostering a teenager with a language barrier, as well as supporting her in developing adult skills and independence? She comes with a complicated history involving immigra…
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#36 - 4 ways you may experience intuition and living the slow, gentle life in Mexico
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My guest today, Kristina Rogers, shares her sweet, intention life in San Miquel, Mexico and 4 ways in which you may experience your intuition. tina@kinshiphandwork.comBy Tina VanDenburg
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Yes, it does feel better to walk away from a conflict. Just try it some time. Suzette Brown of Each One Teach One Together explains in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/3TcPixt5PTU https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #managingconflict #suzettebrown #gene…
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How Do Teachers Understand Adoption (and What Can Parents Do About It?)
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What do teachers understand about adoption? What are the misperceptions? We talk with two researchers on this topic: Dr. Hal Grotevant, the Rudd Family Foundation Chair in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Dr. Abbie Goldberg, a Professor of Psychology and cu…
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Episode 436 - Lessons from FASD Parent & Consultant, Barb Clark
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"But He knows the way that I take; When He has tried me, I shall come out as gold." -Job 23:10 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Barb Clark. Barb is the Director of t…
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Natalie Goldberg, best selling author of Writing Down the Bones and fifteen other celebrated works, discusses and reads a selection from her newest publication, Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Voice, a book about writer’s block, mortality, and Zen. She explores her relationship with her late teacher, Katagiri Roshi, her visit to Leonard C…
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Gathering Dharma With Tara Brach and Frank Ostaseski: Bridging the Divide
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Tara Brach and Frank Ostaseski lead this tenderly delivered Gathering Dharma session. Together with participants Tara and Frank explore a range of topics including post pandemic reflections, the divide in personal narratives, and readings on the tragedy of war. Participants express grief over global conflicts and advocate for dialogue and ceasefire…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Summer 2024 Activities
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Send us a Text Message. The Summer is here... almost (please someone tell the weather) and so I go through the Summer Program at Kinship Care Liverpool and all the things we have planned for the 6 weeks the kids are off school. For more information regarding Kinship Care Liverpool please go to our website https://kinshipcarersliverpool.co.uk/Follow…
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I Really Don't Want an Open Adoption! - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We have applied to adopt a baby. We’re more or less being told that if we don’t agree to an open adoption, we’ll never get chosen by a birth mom. But, I really don’t want an open adoption. I think kids need just one mom and dad and opening up our family to others will just…
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#35 - when the door you're closing is a good one and connecting after death
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Today's guest, Liz Murphy is one of those you eagerly follow online (she was a knitting pattern designer and shared her family's homesteading journey) and feels like you know her in real life. In fact, even though she doesn't know your name, you're pretty sure she's one of your dear friends, she just doesn't know it yet! At least that's what happen…
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The hardest thing to do sometimes can be walking away from a confrontation. But it feels much better than the alternative. Suzette Brown of Each One Teach One Together explains in this IAGL interview with Craig Nash. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/nxoqGQdi2z0 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamily…
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Spaces Where Creators Feel at Home with Diannely Antigua and Najee Brown
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This conversation explores how we can create spaces where artists of all kinds can foster a sense of belonging and creative exploration. With Diannely Antigua, a poet and educator, and Najee Brown, a playwright, photographer, and arts producer, we share the story of the SeaCHANGE Conference, a conference like no other. We gather creators of differe…
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Parent's Guide to Working with the Schools on Behavior
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you have a child who acts out at school? Do you struggle with how to work with the school to help your child? If so, don't miss today's interview with Sarah Naish, the CEO and Founder of the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma and the author of many books on foster parenting, in…
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In this beautiful talk, Zenshin Florence Caplow introduces us to Keizan Zenji, particularly the deep love between Keizan and his mother, and his subsequent dedication to including women in the Soto tradition as both teachers and lay practitioners. She closes with a quote from Keizan’s Transmission of the Light about the two types of home leavers, t…
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Kinship Care Liverpool - Election 2024 Reaction
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Send us a Text Message. To quote The Rock “ Finally!!!” After 14 long years of Conservatives being charge I talk about Labour sweeping into power and all the hope that there is that this will mean change will happen. It is also great that Lib Dem MP Munira Wilson who is such an advocate of Kisnhip Care won her seat too. Lots of positives for things…
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Grandparents Disapprove of Our Adoption Plans - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We are planning to adopt our third child. We have reason to believe that my husband’s parents will oppose this idea. Do you have any advice on how to approach them? Resources: Transitioning Your Child to Your Home Winning Over Reluctant Extended Family to Your Adoption Pla…
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Conflict is inevitable in any family....especially a Grand Family. Kris Magstadt and Craig Nash offer advice on best ways to address it in this IAGL Interview. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/hg653ee5xOU https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #managingconflict #krismagstadt #generationsunite…
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Interview with the Author of "Relinquished"
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us for this discussion with Dr. Gretchen Sisson, the author of Relinquished, the Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood. In this episode, we cover: Book focuses on private adoptions between 2000-2020. Not on parents where parental rights were terminated b…
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Wendy Dainin Lau, MD, a Zen priest and emergency medicine physician and addiction specialist, shares her unique journey from software engineering, to working in some of the busiest emergency rooms in New York City, and into the priesthood. Dainin discusses her encounters with the “divine messengers” of suffering, old age, and death in medical pract…
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Episode 434 - Mending Families with Melissa Pemberton
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"Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” -John 8:10-11 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adopt…
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Gathering Dharma With Matthew Kozan Palevsky: Only A Buddha And A Buddha
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In this installment of Gathering Dharma, Roshi Joan sets the stage by reminding us “the terrible impact of war” and reminds the group the importance of our resolve to face this deep suffering through compassionate and wise action. Sensei Kozan continues the discussion with a focus on equanimity and reflects on Bernie Glassman Roshi’s Three Tenents …
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Can You Adopt From Ukraine? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Prior to Russia invading Ukraine, it was possible to adopt from Ukraine. In fact, depending on the year, it was one of the top 10 placing countries to the US. However, the government of Ukraine has said that intercountry adoption will not fully resume while martial law is in place. …
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#34 - what do off-grid, tiny house living and sewing your own clothes have in common?
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Intentionality. And if there's one thing that my guest on this episode has in spades, it's intentionality! From her self-built, off-grid tiny house compound (her words!) to her work as a textile artist, clothing and sewing pattern designer, and garment construction instructor, Ann Tilley lives in her values and on her own terms and she's a joy to b…
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There is still much confusion about what is offered in Kinship Care Assistance. But it is getting better. David Berns joins Craig Nash to explain in this episode of It's A Grand Life. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/1YQSSien__A https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #kinship #davidberns #car…
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PRIDE special | The experiences of an LGBTQ+ foster carer
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Emma and Matt come together to explore Matt’s experiences as a gay man and a foster carer. Matt and his partner began their journey as foster carers in 2019 and had their first placement during lockdown. Matt is often faced with stigma and stereotypes, he works to challenge these stigmas and dismantle traditional gender roles whilst also providing …
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What the Research on Adult Adoptees Can Teach Us
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join this interview with Dr. JaeRan Kim, an adoption researcher who also blogs at Harlow's Monkey. In this episode, we cover: Research: Intercountry adoptees with adoption disruption and displacement histories – Adoptee perspectives Korean adoptees as parents Adoptees who adopt Tran…
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Communities Where Everyone Has a Home with Janne Flisrand and Andrea Pickett
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In many communities, we are in a crisis where many people cannot access affordable stable housing. Andrea Pickett shares her experience as a housing advocate who is also navigating the housing crisis herself. She's passionate about giving those with lived experience a voice on these issues. Janne Flisrand shares how the City of Minneapolis, with br…
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Episode 434 - Finding the Light with Marina Carrier
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"Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me." Psalm 27:10 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sandra Flach, talks with Marina Carrier. Marina lived through early trauma as…
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Liberation – Always Being, Always Becoming
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On the anniversary of the emancipation of black slaves in the United States, Sensei Kodo and Sensei Kozan inquire into the meaning of freedom. For black people and many others in this country, freedom is not an event, but a continuous project. The work is never finished. Likewise, our personal liberation is never finished, we continuously practice …
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5 Tips for Surviving Summer with Kids Impacted by Trauma - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Summer break is just around the corner for families of school-aged children – whether you are ready or not. You may already be planning your annual vacation, buying pool passes, and buying tickets online for local venues to enjoy together as a family. However, you may also dread you…
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Marsha Bauer continues her conversation with Craig Nash on what she's doing to help Grand Families. Watch the video version here. https://youtu.be/OatLOI3qf-I https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390502558359584 #grandfamily #grandfamilypodcast #simplethings #marshabauer #caregiverslifeBy Ryan Armbrustmacher
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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (11 of 11)
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In this final gathering of Planting Life 2024, Roshi Joan leads an open circle of sharing with the community who participated virtually in this program. The group shares their commit to personal growth and discuss the importance of truth, generosity, and indigenous traditions. Intentions are set to honor life, deepen generosity, and connect with an…
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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (10 of 11)
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In this talk Melissa Nelson shares her deep passion and understanding of economies of wellbeing, regenerative practices, environmental justice movements, and decolonizing philanthropy. Dr. Nelson connects the dots, identifying the importance of ancestral seeds, diverse foodways, and their role in cultural affirmation and healing in our modern syste…
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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (9 of 11)
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In this talk Roxanne Swentzell discusses her work in cultural continuity and the founder of Flowering Tree Permaculture Institute. She speaks to the importance of preserving traditional crops and maintaining traditional foodways. Roxanne also discusses community involvement in land restoration, gardening, and adobe building projects including her o…
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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (8B of 11)
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This is the 2nd half of the session where Porter Swentzell explores the history and culture of Pueblo peoples, focusing on the impact of Spanish colonization and American policies. He discusses […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (8A of 11)
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In this talk Porter Swentzell explores the history and culture of Pueblo peoples, focusing on the impact of Spanish colonization and American policies. He discusses the persistence of Pueblo culture, the transformation […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Planting Life 2024: Growing Culture and Kinship (5 of 11)
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The Upaya garden ceremony begins with Wendy Johnson and Alonso Méndez preparing elements of fire, incense, seeds, water, and flowers while discussing their significance and importance in ceremony. The session moves to the practical […]By Joan Halifax | Zen Buddhist Teacher Upaya Abbot
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Personal Story of Healing from Sexual Abuse
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join this inspiring discussion with two former foster youths who talk about their time in foster care and how that experience shaped them. Lanitta was a pregnant and parenting teen growing up in the North Carolina foster care system. In May of 2022, she joined the 2% population of f…
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