Best Waging Nonviolence Podcasts (2024)

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Waging Peace from New York to Tel-Aviv - The Work, Dreams and Sorrows 45:46

1M ago45:46

45:46

In this episode Thom talks with Israel-based psychologist, counselor, mediator and NVC trainer, Eran Teicher about their experiences, challenges and perspectives as peace activists, educators, and two earthlings doing their best to make a difference. In this episode, listeners will get insights, inspiration and know-how from these two peace educato…

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Peace Educators Speak Out - Tending the Garden of Nonviolence in 2024 1:10:56

3M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

In this insightful, inspiring episode, Thom Bond (from New York), talks with fellow peace educators, Cory Tyler (from Los Angles) and Samuel Odhiambo (from Kenya) to share the big picture of nonviolent systems in a world full of hatred and violence, including how they (and you) can be hopeful, living on such a turbulent planet. Subjects include, Th…

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Fear = Attention... why? 2:07

5M ago2:07

2:07

In this thought-provoking installment of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Episode 4: "Fear = Attention... Why," Thom delves into the intricate dynamics of fear, safety, and the internal mechanisms that generate attention within us. Join us as Thom unpacks the profound connections between fear and our sense of security, offering deep ins…

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The Radar System of Feelings 3:32

6M ago3:32

3:32

In this enlightening installment of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Episode 3: "The Radar System of Feelings," Thom unveils the profound purpose behind our emotional landscape, revealing how feelings serve as our radar system, guiding us to recognize when our needs are either fulfilled or unmet. Join us as Thom sheds light on this fund…

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Turning Judgments into Something Useful 6:56

6M ago6:56

6:56

In this episode of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, titled "Turning Judgments into Something Useful," Thom explores the art of understanding needs behind judgments. Join us for a transformative journey as he reveals the power of turning judgments into valuable insights. Gain practical wisdom on connecting judgments to unmet needs, foste…

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Everything We Do, We Do To Meet a Need 2:16

6M ago2:16

2:16

In this captivating episode of "Engineering Peace with Thom Bond" Season 3, Thom delves into the profound concept of "Everything We Do, We Do to Meet a Need." Join us as Thom shares the invaluable gift of vision and heightened awareness of our needs. Get ready for an insightful exploration that seamlessly combines wisdom, compassion, and practical …

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Breakthrough Virtual Reality Empathy Training For Police - Coming to a Police Department Near You 32:41

2y ago32:41

32:41

In this "What Peace Sounds Like" Episode, Thom brings listeners up to date on a project that has formed through his work here on this podcast. It is the next chapter in this real-life practice of Peace Engineering, a chapter which began with his series here with Reverend Dr. Michael Christie titled "A Conversation Between Two Americans". That episo…

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The Power of Self-Empathy 3:08

2y ago3:08

3:08

Thom talks about how being connected to oneself first increases our ability to create more connection with others, and self-care for ourselves. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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The Vital Self-Empathy Skills of Mourning and Celebration 4:53

2y ago4:53

4:53

Thom talks about two self-empathy practices that help us take care of ourselves in a world full of horrors and miracles. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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The Secret Need 1:58

2y ago1:58

1:58

Thom talks about the importance of empathy from others in overcoming "stuckness" in our self-empathy process. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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What Marshall Rosenberg Didn't Like About Nonviolent Communication 12:24

2y ago12:24

12:24

In this episode Thom discusses the things that were troubling for NVC creator, Marshall Rosenberg and how that effected the creation of The Compassion Course. Thom also discusses the "technology" of the course and what he has done to improve the way that we learn Marshall's work. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Who am I Right Now? 2:10

2+ y ago2:10

2:10

Thom talks about how self-empathy can help us make life-serving choices when we are triggered or upset. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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The Layered World of Needs 4:30

2+ y ago4:30

4:30

This is a workshop clip where Thom gives us a powerful and practical way to explore the breadth and depth of our shared human needs. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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When Marshall Rosenberg Got Angry 2:17

2+ y ago2:17

2:17

This is a workshop clip from Thom about the discipline of not speaking while angry, and a moment Thom had with his teacher and friend, Marshall Rosenberg. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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What Goes on for You? The Life Energy (feelings and needs) under Dirty Dishes and Bedrooms 1:36

2+ y ago1:36

1:36

Thom talks about the profound value of asking about Life Energy (feelings and needs) in the current moment. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Empathy Passport 2:30

2+ y ago2:30

2:30

Thom describes a way to see ourselves as an empathic presence. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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How to Deal with Narcissists 2:20

2+ y ago2:20

2:20

Thom talks about how we can start to deal with people we call Narcissists. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Is Chocolate a Need? 1:18

2+ y ago1:18

1:18

A closer look at why we like chocolate so much. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Two Pandemic Conversations 4:06

2+ y ago4:06

4:06

Thom talks about choices we can make when we don't have a shared understanding or "shared reality" with others. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Retired NYC Detective recalls his Ah-ha Moment in Dialog and Deescalation Training 0:29

3y ago0:29

0:29

New Dialog and Deescalation Training for Police starts July 7th. For the whole talk, listen to Episode 3. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Feelings, Needs. and Police Work 53:45

3+ y ago53:45

53:45

In this episode, Thom interviews his former student and current training partner- a seasoned police officer from NYC who has successfully used, and now teaches, empathic interaction to encourage nonviolent resolutions and arrests. Listen in as Thom and Ret. NYC Police Detective Anthony Torres talk about their history and how Anthony applied what he…

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Are Humans Naturally Compassionate or Violent? 4:17

3+ y ago4:17

4:17

Thom answers a seemingly deep question about our nature. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Angry Planet 49:26

3+ y ago49:26

49:26

This is a segment of Thom's recent Compassion Course Anger workshop where he paints a big picture of where we are today as individuals and as a planet when it comes to anger - and shows us something we can all do about it. In this session, Thom talks us through the transformation of anger with needs awareness. From the inner process of self-empathy…

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Part 4 of the Coronavirus Trilogy - Inner Dialog, Covid, Holidays, Masks, and Mourning 14:38

3+ y ago14:38

14:38

This is an excerpt from a conversation between Thom Bond and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie. They discuss how Needs-Based Relating (NBR) can help us navigate the inner and outer relationship challenges of family holiday celebrations, differing beliefs, masks, and more, in a Covid world. Support the Show.…

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"Q & A" - The Inner and Outer Work of Intense Emotions 11:57

4y ago11:57

11:57

This is a workshop excerpt where Thom discusses the inner and outer perspectives of connecting with people who are experiencing intense emotions - plus how to express your own intensity without judgment. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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A Conversation Between Two Americans - Part 3 58:12

4y ago58:12

58:12

This is the continuation of a conversation between Thom Bond (author of The Compassion Course) and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie (Chaplain). They discuss, race, fear, disconnection, slavery, universal human needs, police violence, and much more. It provides a perspective on where we Americans are, how we got here, where we're headed, and what we ca…

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A Conversation Between Two Americans - Part 2 1:00:46

4y ago1:00:46

1:00:46

This is the continuation of a conversation between Thom Bond (author of The Compassion Course) and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie (Chaplain). They discuss, race, fear, disconnection, slavery, universal human needs, police violence, and much more. It provides a perspective on where we Americans are, how we got here, where we're headed, and what we ca…

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A Conversation Between Two Americans - Part 1 52:43

4y ago52:43

52:43

This is a generative conversation between Thom Bond (author of The Compassion Course) and Reverend Dr. Michael Christie (Chaplain). They discuss, race, fear, disconnection, slavery, universal human needs, police violence, and much more. It provides a perspective on where we Americans are, how we got here, where we're headed, and what we can do righ…

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Feelings, Needs, and the Coronavirus - Part 3 13:26

4+ y ago13:26

13:26

In this 3rd episode, Thom talks about transforming our awareness of feelings and needs (discussed in Parts 1 and 2) into action by living powerfully and compassionately in "Request Mode" - even in hard times. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Feelings, Needs, and the Coronavirus - Part 2 16:59

4+ y ago16:59

16:59

A followup to Thom's previous episode, Feelings, Needs, and the Coronavirus, this episode explores more ways for us to use the skills of The Compassion Course, Needs Awareness and Nonviolent Communication to keep us more connected in these trying times. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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Feelings, Needs, and the Coronavirus - Part 1 14:49

4+ y ago14:49

14:49

This is a little talk on how the work of Nonviolent Communication and Needs Awareness can make a difference in how we respond to the Coronavirus. Support the Show.By Thom Bond

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How to Connect More Deeply to Needs - Meditation 5:16

4+ y ago5:16

5:16

Thom talks you through a meditation to help you move beyond the intellectual identification of your needs to a deeper experience and understanding of them. This meditation can be learned and repeated to increase our connection to any need - see http://nycnvc.org/needs. Please visit ThomBond.com for more info on Thom and his schedule, purchasing The…

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Thank You for Breaking My Dishes 2:14

4+ y ago2:14

2:14

Breaking My Dishes is a recording from one of Thom's workshops where he talks about a creative way to view adversity - one that can greatly increase the likelihood of getting your needs met. Please visit ThomBond.com for more info on Thom and his schedule, purchasing The Compassion Book and joining the Compassion Course. Support the Show.…

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What Peace Sounds Like 12:00

4+ y ago12:00

12:00

This Engineering Peace Episode is an excerpt from a meeting I had with a group of educators and peace activists from Lebanon, Egypt, and Sudan. It was my first real introduction and it gave me the opportunity to share my background, the work I've done so far and lay the groundwork for the coming months and years as work towards a more peaceful and …

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Ice Cream in a Hardware Store 4:00

4+ y ago4:00

4:00

Ice Cream in a Hardware Store is a recording about from one of Thom's workshops with a little extra commentary. He talks about how we can find ways to get along with people - even when their actions don't seem to meet our needs. Please visit ThomBond.com for more info on Thom and his schedule, purchasing The Compassion Book and joining the Compassi…

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Madeleine's story 4:31

4+ y ago4:31

4:31

This clip from "City of Refuge" introduces listeners to Madeleine Dreyfus — a French Jewish social worker who — at great risk to herself and her family — rescued Jewish refugee children during World War II.Learn more about Madeleine and other incredible rescuers in "City of Refuge" — a 10-part podcast series from Waging Nonviolence:https://wagingno…

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Introducing City of Refuge 3:19

4+ y ago3:19

3:19

This 10-part series from Waging Nonviolence explores a little-known World War II rescue story — showing what happens when ordinary people won’t ignore the horrors surrounding them.Visit our show page:https://wagingnonviolence.org/series/city-of-refuge/Subscribe to City of Refuge via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Overcast, RadioPublic o…

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A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos for Revolutionaries with Author Terry Patten 59:59

6y ago59:59

59:59

This week on Love and Revolution Radio, we speak with Terry Patten about how to work for heart-based change. Terry comments on his book, a New Republic of the Heart, and explores inner and outer transformation with us on the show. Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.riverasun.com/love-and-revolution-radio/ "Find some friends with whom you can …

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Abolish the Draft! (Or Extend It To Everyone?) Edward Hasbrouck on the US Military Draft 59:56

6y ago59:56

59:56

This week on Love and Revolution Radio, we speak with Edward Hasbrouck, who, while traveling across Europe by bicycle, is also organizing a campaign challenging the future of the US military draft. Find out where and when the next national hearings by the commission polling the public about the military draft are going to be held. And find out how …

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Poor People On the Move For Economic and Human Rights with Rev. Bruce Wright 1:00:00

6y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week on Love and Revolution Radio, we speak with Rev. Bruce Wright, one of the organizers of the 26-year old Poor Peoples Economic and Human Rights Campaign about their recent 140-mile march from Philadelphia to DC, and the revival of Dr. King's Resurrection City. (This campaign is different from the Poor People's Campaign with Rev. Barber, an…

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We Are Mythmakers: Sharon Blackie on the Power of Myth and Story in Transforming Our World 59:59

6y ago59:59

59:59

This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we speak with mythologist Sharon Blackie, author of "If Women Rose Rooted" and "The Enchanted Life", about the power of myth and story in transforming ourselves and our world. Sharon speaks about her journey from a corporate office job into her deep dive into the world of nature, myth, and place. In this sh…

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Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom For Living Spirit-Based Change 59:57

6y ago59:57

59:57

(Sorry for any confusion everyone, but we are having trouble with the system. Hopefully it is all worked out.) This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we focus on the powerful themes and subjects in Sherri Mitchell's newly released book, Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change. If your heart has been aching for ways …

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We're Back! Love (and Revolution) Radio Returns! 59:59

6y ago59:59

59:59

After a year-long hiatus (during which Rivera healed from cancer and both of your favorite cohosts wrote new books), we're back with new episodes of Love (and Revolution) Radio! Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.riverasun.com/love-and-revolution-radio/ "Our modern day myths, our hero stories, are rooted in the stories of collective struggle …

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Gus Speth: Setting the Stage for a Joyful Economy 1:00:00

7y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week on Love (and revolution) radio, we speak with Gus Speth of the next system project about a paper he wrote called “The Joyful Economy: A Next System Possibility.” Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.riverasun.com/love-and-revolution-radio/ You can check out Gus’ paper here: http://thenextsystem.org/the-joyful-economy/ James Gustave Sp…

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Drone Warfare: Launching a Vicious Cycle Domestically and Abroad 59:59

7y ago59:59

59:59

This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we speak with two anti-drone activists, Jerry Monroe Maynard and Eleanor Levine, about their work to raise awareness of the hidden dangers of drones both overseas and right here in our streets and neighborhoods. Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.riverasun.com/love-and-revolution-radio/ Related Links:…

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War, Peace, and The Way Between: Activists, Educators, Organizers On the Role of Story in Waging Peace 1:00:01

7y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we speak with five amazing guests - Kathy Kelly, Tom Hastings, David Soumis, Gretchen Casey, Cindy Reinhardt - who are all working in the fields of peace and conflict resolution as we take a look at Rivera Sun's novel, The Way Between, as lens for the escalating conflicts in our real world. Sign up for our …

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The Story of Our Time w/ Author Robert Atkinson 1:00:00

7y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

On this week's Love (and Revolution) Radio show, we speak with author Robert Atkinson about his new book "The Story of Our Time" and how the long arc of human history is bending from duality to interconnectedness to oneness . . . and what that means for each of us as we move through a time of great change. Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.r…

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Teaching for Change: Building Social Justice Starting In the Classroom 59:59

7+ y ago59:59

59:59

This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we speak with Allyson Criner Brown, the Associate Director of Teaching for Change, an organization provides teachers and parents with the tools to create schools where students learn to read, write and change the world. Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.riverasun.com/love-and-revolution-radio/ About …

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Health and Politics of Indigenous Traditional Medicines w/ Dr. Jus Crea 59:59

7+ y ago59:59

59:59

This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we speak with Dr. Jus Crea, a member of the Penobscot tribe, ethnobotanist, and Naturopathic physician, about traditional Indigenous medicines, ways of life, and culture. She discusses history, challenges to maintaining practices, and how politics influences the ability of native peoples to maintain their c…

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Participatory Sustainability w/ Co-Intelligence Institute Founder Tom Atlee 59:59

7+ y ago59:59

59:59

This week on Love (and Revolution) Radio, we speak with Co-Intelligence Institute Founder Tom Atlee about his new book, Participatory Sustainability, and the need for engaging everyone in our community and world as we look for solutions to our ecological crisis. Sign up for our weekly email: http://www.riverasun.com/love-and-revolution-radio/ About…

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