Elizabeth Hill interviews the author of "The Original Peace Builder" about his journey from a traumatic past to becoming a peacebuilder. They discuss how personal pain became compassion, the role of "interrupters of suffering," and lessons learned while working with UConn School of Social Work.
The episode also offers practical advice — from simple acts of kindness to tools for writers exploring personal stories — and highlights the guest’s current work in schools, facilitation, consulting, and public speaking to strengthen community wellbeing.
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You can hear more of their conversation on TikTok @nazariomotivation and @greenheartlivingpress