Best Triggered And Divided Podcasts (2024)

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An Attempted Assassination and America’s Lethal Fixation on Violence 32:51

7h ago32:51

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This episode was a spontaneous conversation between hosts Osheta Moore and Jer Swigart reflecting on the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump. They discuss their immediate reactions, the importance of maintaining a peaceable presence, and how to navigate violent political climates as peacemakers. The conversation emphasizes the ne…

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1.73 Toulon V: Napoleon's Triumph 1:31:03

7d ago1:31:03

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A tremendous victory and a terrible cost. Explore the trials and controversies of the siege of Toulon, and Napoleon’s great victory! Don't miss the Episode Extras! 1.73.1 The Evacuation of Toulon Thousands try to flee Toulon as the Republic’s armies advance. In the resulting chaos, scenes of misery and panic define the last hours of the siege. Hist…

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How the Brain Creates Pain and how that differs from tissue damage pain 17:32

2d ago17:32

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Talking about pain from a mindbody perspective and how to heal. 00:00 Intro and why I'm talking about pain today 01:30 how to treat acute pain relating to tissue damage and shock (held in the body) 05:20 acute vs. chronic pain - pain that doesn't resolve itself after 3 months - neuropathic or 'brain pain' is especially difficult to resolve as the s…

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The Divided Mind - Dr Sarno's revolutionary take on the unconscious origins of mindbody disorders 20:20

2d ago20:20

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Here I review the understanding put forward in the book The Divided Mind by Dr John Sarno as long ago as 2006. Doctor Sarno was one of the first medical doctors to embrace the idea of psychosomatic medicine which he dubbed mind body disorder to avoid the negative connotation that psychosomatic was all in your head. We now find many common condition…

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Retrain Your Brain - Different approaches to CFS/ME recovery 24:26

2d ago24:26

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Explore with me the multi-dimensional nature of complex chronic exhaustive conditions and how you can heal. See also Raelan Agle's fabulous channel @RaelanAgle and The @crappychildhoodfairy 00:00 intro and importance of the mind in Recovery - which can and does happen! 02:12 CFS/ME is not a diagnosis but a description - there are no biomarkers for …

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Raising Peacemakers: Parenting in a Divided World 34:38

11d ago34:38

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In this episode, Osheta and Jer delve into the intersection of parenting and peacemaking. They grapple with the temptation of fixing vs. being, naming the lure of project-oriented parenting and peacemaking. The high stakes of Christian parenting in particular are addressed, opening up a discussion about when we might need to reparent ourselves rath…

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Joint Episode: The Art of Revolution 1:01:42

22d ago1:01:42

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From lions to ghosts, this episode has it all! Host Will Clark and Gavin Whitehead (The Art of Crime Podcast) discuss six noteworthy examples of revolutionary art! You're in for a treat! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 73 "Toulon V: Napoleon's Triumph" now! Available for all True Revolutionaries and above! Artwork Se…

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1.72 Toulon IV: The Siege of Toulon 1:06:40

28d ago1:06:40

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Having seized the port of Toulon, how were they going to keep it? That was the question which vexed the First Coalition. Mistakes were plentiful as both sides blundered their response. Amongst the chaos and bloodshed, a young Napoleon Bonaparte plotted his first victory. Episode Extras 1.72 Unwanted Help Explore potential allies for Toulon's defenc…

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What REALLY causes CFS/ME - and how to heal it psycho-spiritually - A therapist's view 25:13

1M ago25:13

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My commentary on the insight and understanding of healing ME/CFS as a spiritual disconnect that nevertheless has physical consequences. I draw on an interview between Jenny Lynn and Raelan Agle as well as my own experience as a therapist for over 15 years. See that here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyFQKb0qS70 00:00 Intro 00:56 CFS/ME is a disco…

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Recovery from Chronic Disease is NOT about 'Fixing the Problem'- A New Paradigm of Healing 12:58

1M ago12:58

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Recovery from chronic disease or conditions is not about fixing the problem. How the experience of Craig McKinley's sepsis and the work of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Nicola Singleton and John Campbell has informed my work. Here's the interview with Nicola and Dr Chatterjee where she talks of what she discovered from working with him and how she got well…

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Dealing with Trauma - The SHOCK loss of Michael Mosley Triggers an Outpouring of Grief and Disbelief 26:08

1M ago26:08

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My reaction to the death of TV presenter and doctor Michael Mosley was one of deep sorrow and shock despite not knowing him personally. I was stunned by the unnecessary loss but also realising I was reacting to an event that happened to me 40 years ago!! Find out how here. 00:00 Nature of Trauma - shock trauma of loss e.g. the tragic death of Micha…

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Our Fabricated Fables and the Humanizing Truth 35:59

1M ago35:59

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Jer kicks off the episode with a story about a recent encounter with his own stereotypes at a Guns to Gardens event in Bend, Oregon. This experience led him to question the fables he’s fabricated about “those people.” They wrestle with stereotypes as organized lies that shape the way we see others, and explore how to balance this awareness with gen…

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Reviewing Gabor Mate's Extraordinary New Book: The Myth Of Normal 25:09

2M ago25:09

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Why is this groundbreaking book so important? Here's my view... 00:00 Intro and Dr Mate's background 02:00 A leading light in emotional trauma awareness- and his personal experience of childhood trauma 03:44 Synopsis of chapters and the general direction of the book - disconnect from the self, attachment wounding, trauma is not always what we got b…

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1.71 Toulon III: Terror or Treason! 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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As the Federalist Revolts collapsed around them, the citizens of Toulon faced an unenviable choice: the Jacobins or the British. Their decision would shape the Republic, the Empire, and the entire history of Europe! Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 72 "Toulon IV: The Siege of Toulon" now! Available for all True Revolu…

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Iain McGilchrist What's the Matter with Medicine Commentary - Part 2 25:49

2M ago25:49

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My commentary on the lecture given by Iain McGilchrist yesterday to McGill University. for the original lecture go here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REB7GOxX5Mk 00:00 Intro to what's the matter with medicine in a left-brain world of disconnect - toxic world vs. 01:55 The importance of attention as a form of love 03:00 The doctor patient relation…

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Brace for Impact: Preparing for Triggering Spaces 31:12

2M ago31:12

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In this episode, Osheta processes a challenging experience of racism and her struggle to respond as a peacemaker when she was already depleted. The conversation explores the importance of self-care, acknowledging our triggers, and building an ‘infrastructure of support’ to remain grounded amidst everyday conflicts and tension. They emphasize the pe…

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The Perils of AI - Artificial Intimacy and Social Media | The Wisdom of Esther Perel and Brene Brown 24:44

2M ago24:44

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In this commentary on the words of Esther Perel and researcher Brene Brown I delve into how AI is creating a mental health crisis. Not Artificial intelligence but Artificial Intimacy!! Intimacy and Connection are crucial to healthy human expression but our relationships are being co-opted and distorted by social media. Find out how to build connect…

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What's Wrong with Medicine - Iain Mc Gilchrist & Importance of Right Brain in Wholistic Healing 26:08

2M ago26:08

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My commentary on the lecture given by Iain McGilchrist yesterday to McGill University. for the original lecture go here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REB7GOxX5Mk 00:00 Iain is a unique voice in that he marries the humanities (philosophy) and science (medicine) which gives him a broad view of the world. 02:10 Writing my current book Mind Medicine …

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Lessons From Amy Winehouse & Gabor Mate: Regulating Your Nervous System 19:12

2M ago19:12

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Lessons from the life and untimely death of Amy Winehouse after watching the movie Back to Black and also reading The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate. How nervous system dysregulation plays out in the life and how it inevitably takes its toll as we seek to calm our nervous system in any way we can. Luckily with support and proper tools it IS possible …

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Being Vulnerable is HEALTHY | Unlock Your Creativity & Boost Self-worth By Embracing Vulnerability 16:26

2M ago16:26

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I've become aware that vulnerability is key to true creativity - you cannot create something new without risk. Find out how I've discovered this in my own life and work - with the help of some others who've explored this - Brene Brown, Gabor Mate and King Charles!! 00:00 Intro to Vulnerability is the key to Creativity - work of Brene Brown 01:00 My…

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Transforming Trauma | Microdosing Psilocybin | Healing Trauma With Psychedelics/EMDR/Altered States 19:51

2M ago19:51

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Find out how to transform past experiences so that you can move forward in life without sabotaging yourself. An update on my microdosing months 3 after 1 month off Also how I've noticed EMDR works similarly to psychedelics. For the start of my microdosing journey go here https://youtu.be/841soWqB8Xs Find the talk with Jude Currivan and Pam Gregory …

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The Unique Ways Men Handle Stress: An Insight Into Men And Therapy 14:57

2M ago14:57

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Men and women - the difference in how stress operates and how it manifests. And why men are less likely to admit they need help See this article for more details on gender differences in neurobiology https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3425245 00:00 The stress response in men and women are different - physiological differences in brain org…

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1.70 Toulon II: A Harbour of Discontent 1:07:56

3M ago1:07:56

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Toulon's history is like no other. Defined by violence and contradictions, the presence of the mighty naval arsenal shaped every aspect of Toulon. This episode explores the town's history, it's struggles, and it's numerous deviations from the norm. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 71 "Toulon III: Terror or Treason!" n…

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1.69 Toulon I: The Flimsy Coalition and the Second Partition of Poland 1:21:11

3M ago1:21:11

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Toulon turns to treason. Placing its hopes in the First Coalition, the French rebels found an alliance crippled by mistrust and division. With the allies focused on their own self-interests, the war with France was often a secondary consideration compared to other territorial or commercial gains. This episode explore the dysfunctions of the First C…

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Joint Episode: Young Napoleon And Divided France with The Age of Napoleon 1:18:27

3M ago1:18:27

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Where was Napoleon prior to the Siege of Toulon? How had the revolution impacted his career and his native home of Corsica? What were Napoleon's experiences of the social schisms which gripped revolutionary France? All of this, and more, is explored in this fantastic episode with the Age of Napoleon podcast. Early Access Don't wait! Support the sho…

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The Practice of “Yes, and:” Embracing Resurrection Life Everywhere 34:36

3M ago34:36

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In this episode, Osheta and Jer explore hope and its paramount importance in Everyday Peacemaking, inspired by this season of Eastertide. They delve into how hope, seen as both a skill and a practice, is essential in looking for and participating in ‘little resurrections’ amidst life’s challenges and divisions. Through personal stories, they illust…

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[Virtual Immersion] Facing Despair, Fear, and Anger Together - Mercy Aiken and Bruce Fisk 53:27

4M ago53:27

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Our next Virtual Immersion conversation into the Israel/Gaza war wrestles with what to do as peacemakers when we drift into despair, give in to fear, or move in our anger from righteous indignation to dehumanizing rage. Jer Swigart is joined by Mercy Aiken and Bruce Fisk from the Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East (NEME), who are navigatin…

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1.68 Marseille: Fight and Flight 1:24:11

4M ago1:24:11

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“To arms, Frenchmen, to arms!”. As Marseille rallied the country to revolt, the great port city achieved stunning success. Angered by the purging of the Girondins, and driven by its own internal divisions, Marseille marched on Paris to overthrow the Jacobin tyranny. Yet, despite “liberating” Avignon in July 1793, setbacks soon become insurmountable…

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[Virtual Immersion] Peacemaking with Palestinian Youth - Mahmoud Subuh 59:17

4M ago59:17

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This powerful next conversation in our Virtual Immersion series is with Mahmoud Subuh, a Palestinian Muslim Peacemaker waging peace in the midst of the Balata refugee camp in the West Bank, currently under complete siege. Mahmoud shares openly about the immense challenges of both raising his own kids as well as working with Palestinian youth amidst…

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How to Change your Mind | Book Review of Michael Pollan's The New Science of Psychedelics 20:13

4M ago20:13

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In this audio I describe this ground-breaking information on how to heal with psychedelics from the book How to Change your Mind: The New Science of Psychedelics by Michael Pollan. The article I mention By Robin Carhart-Harris on The Entropic Brain on psychedelics is here https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2014.00020/full 00:00 Intr…

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Working with Emotion | The Influence of Virginia Satir in Healing Relationships and Life 25:52

4M ago25:52

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Psychotherapist Virginia Satir (1916 - 1988) remains one of the most influential family therapists there have ever been but she is virtually unknown now outside of psychology. She taught the importance of feelings over thoughts and blew the current understanding and practice out the water with her emphasis on safe emotional connection and the reaso…

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1.67 Lyon IV: The Blame Game 4:54

4M ago4:54

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With the bloodshed of Lyon's Terror mired in controversy, there's no shortage of grey to explore! Examine what motivated Collot d'Herbois to embrace bloody repression. Learn how the Committee of Public Safety responded to his divisive actions. Who is responsible for the excesses in the city, and why do historians bitterly disagree? These are just s…

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From Gumbo to Gratitude: A Peacemaking Journey at the Table 36:35

4M ago36:35

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Jer and Osheta discuss the table as a vital tool in mending divides. Osheta sets the stage with a poignant tale of gumbo-making that fostered connection, empathy, and a sense of belonging to one another. The duo unpacks practical strategies, emphasizing the essence of simplicity in hosting, the significance of thoughtful recipe choices, and the rol…

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[In Conversation] The Practice of Lament: Drawing Near to God in a Broken World - with Alejandra Ortiz 37:30

4M ago37:30

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Theologian and peacemaker Alejandra Ortiz joins Osheta and Jer for a profound discussion on the practice of lament as central to our formation as Everyday Peacemakers. They explore how lament gives space to grieve the brokenness of the world. Alejandra shares a rich theological perspective illustrated with stories from her personal practice of lame…

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Anxiety is not a sickness it's a back brain threat reaction - How to soothe and heal 22:15

5M ago22:15

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Anxiety is not a disease in the sense that doctors describe. It is a message from the body that something in your environment feels unsafe. For original article I'm commenting on go here. https://www.carolynspring.com/blog/six-steps-to-managing-anxiety/ 00:00 Intro - everyday trauma impacts the mind to create a sense of unsafety which can be easily…

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Enhancing Energy Metabolism | Is Methylene Blue the Magic Bullet for Chronic Neurological Diseases? 35:37

5M ago35:37

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A new 'Magic Bullet' that few people know about (including your doctor!) ... The importance of Methylene Blue and how it might transform human health particularly in areas of low oxygen delivery (fatigue states, depression and neurological damage). Check out the original recording with Dr Gonalez-Lima on https://deeprootsathome.com/methylene-blue-m…

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Biopsychosocial Healing - The Importance of MindBody Unity. Update on MethyleneBlue and Hormone Harmony 13:19

5M ago13:19

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Healing needs the body AND the mind to be engaged with a multifactorial approach. Modern medicine ignores this and concentrates on a single solution which often creates unwanted side effects. Using a biospsychosocial approach makes much more sense. Find out how to take back control of your health. Includes updates on Methylene Blue and Hormone Harm…

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1.66 Lyon III: Liberated City 1:35:42

5M ago1:35:42

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Confronted by the purge of the Girondins, the city of Lyon commences insurrection. The rebellion does not go to plan. Despite attempts at a negotiated solution, the city's revolt ends in horrific bloodshed. The Terror in Lyon permanently tarnishes the revolutionary project. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 67 "Lyon IV…

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The Power of the Table in Everyday Peacemaking 37:06

5M ago37:06

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In this episode of the Everyday Peacemaking Podcast, hosts Osheta Moore and Jer Swigart discuss the centrality of the table as the most important furniture used in the work of peacemaking. Jer shares an incredible story from his recent trip to the front lines of the conflict in Burma, where a shared meal revealed the belovedness of former enemies. …

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1.65 Lyon II: Whose Revolution Is it Anyway? 1:14:14

5M ago1:14:14

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Insurrection arrives in the city of silk! Although consumed by the same factionalism which devoured the capital, Lyon charts a unique path in 1793. With an unusual twist to familiar developments, the scene was set for one of the most controversial acts of the Reign of Terror. Early Access Don't wait! Support the show and listen to Episode 66 "Lyon:…

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Moving Beyond 2024 Resolutions to Radical Self-Reflection 45:43

5M ago45:43

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As we step into 2024, Osheta and Jer invite us beyond New Year’s resolutions into a journey of intentional self-reflection. In a year already marked by “anti” sentiments, they aim to shift their focus towards what they aspire to be “for”. Embracing the belovedness of each person, they discuss loving their enemies and the necessary shifts in their l…

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[In Conversation] Anger or Love as our Peacemaking Fuel for 2024? - with Ben McBride 49:22

5M ago49:22

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Peacemaker Ben McBride joins Jer for this soul-stirring conversation about the interior formation of peacemakers in 2024. With the humanity and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as a springboard, they grapple with the idea that the social transformation we’re dreaming of will not be realized in our lifetime. They wrestle with the stark contrast of p…

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1.64 Lyon I: Royalist or Revolutionary? 1:15:04

6M ago1:15:04

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Famed for being a bastion of reaction, the Republic's second city was anything but. This episode explores Lyon's unique experience of the revolution, unpacking both it's conservative and revolutionary stages. A trailblazer for popular democracy, the history of Lyon is one of contradictions, misnomers, and copious amounts of silk. It's also one civi…

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Joint Episode: American Politics and the French Revolution with My History Can Beat Up Your Politics 1:28:09

6M ago1:28:09

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How did the French Revolution shape American politics? Why did the French Revolutionaries diverge from the Americans? Did the American Revolution inspire revolutionaries across the Atlantic? In this fantastic episode with Bruce Carlson of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, we explore a range of intersections between the French Revolution and Ame…

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Microdosing 2 - Enhancing your Meaning and Sense of Belonging to Matter in a Disconnected World 28:22

6M ago28:22

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Update on week 2 in the microdosing experiment with psilocybin PLUS a discussion of 'The Psychological Drivers of the Metacrisis' with Iain McGilchrist, Daniel Schmachtenberger and John Vervaeke. In this video I discuss my changing experiential awareness when on microdoses of psyilocybin and how it enhances productivity. As part of my ongoing journ…

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Microdosing Journey 3 - Nature Connectedness and Hope for a Healed World - How Fungi Change your Mind 14:03

6M ago14:03

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In this update into week 4 of my journey I notice not only the sensory changes but also perceptive ones. Feeling part of something bigger.... find out how it's affected me and what I'm learning as part of this journey. Week 4 of psilocybin microdosing. 00:00 Intro to microdosing 01:00 Awareness of our imminent planetary extinction but with hope for…

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Microdosing Journey 4 - Making Connections and Community 18:27

6M ago18:27

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In this update into week 6 of my psilocybin microdosing journey I notice how I am revisiting lessons from the past, investigating A Course in Miracles (doing the workbook) and changing my practice to be more empathic. As part of my learning I am researching mushrooms and their uses. I refer you to the excellent film on the subject Fantastic Fungi. …

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Finding Joy and Meaning through Community - Book Review - The Road to Character by David Brooks 15:02

6M ago15:02

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Here i am reviewing and interpreting the book The Road to Character by David Brooks. How we find meaning and authentic expression in life is not through avoiding suffering but how we deal with our subsequent demise. Whether through illness or other struggles we all need eachother to help pick ourselves up and make the world a better place. 00:00 In…

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My Microdosing Journey 5 - Week 8 of Psilocybin mushrooms. Surprising Findings.... 15:51

6M ago15:51

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I describe the ongoing surprising revelations in this week 8 video from a holistic therapeutic perspective. Coming to a break point it's time to assimilate the learning. Some surprising conclusions in this healing journey of a middle-aged psychonaut.. Stamets stack protocol with niacin (vitamin B3) and Lion's Mane Named after Paul Stamets. See this…

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The Stamets Protocol - Microdosing Psylocibin and how Mushrooms May Yet Save the World 16:30

6M ago16:30

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My journey with microdosing and how therapeutic doses help heal our relationship with ourselves and Nature. Please note to date drug laws prevent me talking about sourcing. See Paul's 2023 update on his 2009 talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qry8K7KPHIQ If you'd like to start with the original go here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI5frPV…

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