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The Power of PartnershipWe Are Nature: Partnership Tools for a Regenerative Future with Tom MansfieldIn this episode of The Power of Partnership Podcast, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt is joined by Tom Mansfield—regenerative thinker, innovator, and creator of Cards for Life. Together, they explore how the principles of nature and the power of partnership can guide us through cycles of renewal, support cultural transformation, and spark innovation grounded in care and connection.Tom shares the personal journey that led him to develop Cards for Life, a powerful tool being used by individuals, changemakers, educators, and organizations ac...2025-08-0508 min
The Power of PartnershipDecolonizing Ourselves: Building True Partnership in Global Development with Jill LaLonde and Skeku Mohamed Gassimu, Jr.This episode is a deep dive into what it really means to partner with—not for—communities. Host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt is joined by Jill LaLonde and Sheku Muhamed Gossimu, Jr. from One Village Partners, an organization working alongside communities in Sierra Leone to challenge the legacy of top-down aid and embrace a model of development grounded in equity, humility, and lasting partnership.SHOWNOTES:One Village Partners (https://www.onevillagepartners.org/)Movement for Community Led Development (http...2025-07-1320 min
The Power of PartnershipReclaiming Care as Core: Economics, Leadership, and Community with Elisabeth SechserWhat if care was recognized as the foundation of our economy—not an afterthought? In this episode of The Power of Partnership, Cherri Jacobs Pruitt speaks with Austrian consultant and activist Elisabeth Sechser, whose work boldly re-centers care at the heart of economics, leadership, and everyday life. As an expert in organizational development, Elisabeth shows ways to build partnership-based companies and overcome domination organization-systems. This episode also includes discussion on the invisibility of unpaid care work—and how Elisabeth is creating a cooperative, community-based, care model for children and youth with...2025-07-0134 min
The Power of PartnershipBeyond War: Jim Merkel on Personal Choices and Global ImpactEngineer-turned-documentarian Jim Merkel shares his awakening from narratives that normalize war and environmental destruction. A compelling look at how a society's choices related to procreation and consumerism have ripple effects across generations across the world.SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Saving Walden’s World (Connecting with Jim Merkel) https://savingwaldensworld.org/Books by Jim Merkel (https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/233048.Jim_Mer...2025-05-1439 min
The Power of PartnershipFrom Domination to Ageless Partnerships with Karen SandsIn this episode, Karen Sands, a leading Gerofuturist and longevity economy expert, explores how to lead through uncertainty and design futures that honor wholeness and purpose - regardless of our age! SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Karen Sands website (https://www.karensands.com/) (including Leading Women to Watch List, and Swerve resources)Karen Sands books (https://www.karensands.com/store/)2025-05-0627 min
The Power of PartnershipPartnership and Evolution with Kurt JohnsonIn this enlightening episode, scientist and interspiritual leader Kurt Johnson explores the intersection of spirituality, evolution, and partnership systems as catalysts for meaningful societal change.SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Resilience, Rising Appalachia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx17RvPMaQ8Evolutionary Leader’s Circle (https://www.evolutionaryleaders.net/)Light on Light Press and VoiceAmerica Podcast (https://www.lightonlight.us/voice-america/)...2025-04-1930 min
The Power of PartnershipA Partnership Approach to Change with Rebecca Borland Reynolds Join this insightful discussion with Rebecca Borland Reynolds, change agent and author of Thresholds of Change: The Way Through Transformational Times, on how to partner with change - transforming it from a problem to solve to a process to grow through.SHOWNOTES:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future/)Bookshop: https://b...2025-04-0125 min
The Power of PartnershipReimagining Economics for Tomorrow's Children with Laura HallThis episode explores how conscious capitalism, exemplified by the fashion industry, can transform businesses to support children and families while addressing environmental pollution, unhealthy stereotypes, and exploitative practices. SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future/)ABCs of Conscious Capitalism, Laura Hall (illustrated by Brent Metcalf) (https://www.consciouscapitalismpress.com/)C...2025-03-1934 min
The Power of PartnershipPunk, Power and Partnership with EMAIn this episode, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews DIY musician, EMA, on how domination and partnership paradigms shape the DIY music community.SHOW NOTES:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)EMA (https://www.iwannadestroy.com/)EMA Band (https://www.youtube.com/user/EmaMusicVideos)The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future/2025-03-0526 min
The Power of PartnershipBringing Partnership to the Home Page with Kaia TingleyIn this episode, Kaia Tingley, a writer, freelance web designer, and Partnership Practitioner, shares her insights on how websites can be leveraged as tools that serve life rather than just profit. Kaia explores how we can transform technology to foster partnership-driven approaches that align with both purpose and profitability. Shownotes:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)WebMakersCircle.comCenter for Partnership Systems Technology Toolkit (https://www.learnpartnership.org/techtoolkit)2025-02-1827 min
The Power of PartnershipBuilding Partnership Communities with Gwynne GuzzeauIn this episode, you'll learn from Gwynne Guzzeau on how the Helping Our Women human services agency has been operating as a beacon of Riane Eisler’s partnership framework for more than 30 years. Gwynne discusses the challenges and rewards of leading with love and caring!SHOW NOTES:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Helping Our Women (https://helpingourwomen.org/Spiritual Courage and the Power of Partnership: How One Coastal...2025-02-0433 min
The Power of PartnershipPaving the Way for Modern Masculinity with GenZer, Nick CholmskyIn this episode, rising men’s mental health advocate and co-creator of the Youth Resiliency Project, Nick Cholmsky, discusses how to redefine masculinity for healthier relationships and fuller emotional expressions. This episode is a must for boys, men and masculine identifying people of all ages! Shownotes:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Men don’t have to choose: uniting masculinity with mental health (Nick Cholmsky’s TedX McGill talk) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQyh9...2025-01-2239 min
The Power of PartnershipBringing Partnership Home with Dr. Julie HanksLearn from Dr. Julie Hanks therapist, author, relationship expert, and host of the Ask Dr. Julie Podcast, how to support Partnership-based families to help nurture a caring and peaceful world. SHOWNOTES:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships, by Julie de Azevedo Ha...2024-12-1721 min
The Power of PartnershipHonoring the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with Lynn RosenthalIn this episode, the Center for Partnership Systems honors the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a discussion with Lynn Rosenthal, the Director of Sexual and Gender-based Violence at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and past White House Advisor on Violence Against Women and past President of the Center for Family Safety and Healing. This episode was recorded in front of a live virtual audience on November 25, 2024.National Domestic Violence Hot Line: https://www.thehotline.org/ O...2024-12-1140 min
The Power of PartnershipThe Creativity of Building a Partnership World with Alfonso MontuoriIn this episode, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews Alfonso Montuori, founder of the Center for Creative Futures within the California Institute of Integral Studies on the intersections between complexity and creativity in building a Partnership world! The discussion includes focus on education, leadership and jazz!SHOWNOTES:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)California Institute of Integral Studies (https://www.ciis.edu/)Kitty Margolis (2024-12-0328 min
The Power of PartnershipRegenerative Economic Systems for Tomorrow’s Partnership World with Scott MorrisTune into this discussion with Scott Morris, “the Token Jedi,” about the power that place-based regenerative economic systems have in building prosperous and resilient communities worldwide. SHOWNOTES:SUPPORT THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP PODCAST (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2207697/support)Scott Morris (https://thetokenjedi.com/)The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-real-wealth-of-nations-creating-a-caring-economics/)Bernard Lietaer (https://bernard-lietaer.org/)2024-11-1231 min
The Power of PartnershipUndoing Coercive Control with Kate AmberIn this episode, we dive into the critical topic of coercive control with expert Kate Amber. Kate sheds light on how coercive control manifests in various systems, particularly within family court structures. Kate also introduces the "Quicksand Model," an accessible and practical tool designed to make the invisible ties of coercive control more visible. SHOWNOTES:End Coercive Control, USA (https://endcoercivecontrolusa.com/about)Nurturing Our Humanity: How Domination and Partnership Shape Our Brains, Lives, and Future, Riane Eisler and Douglas P...2024-10-3128 min
The Power of PartnershipUncovering Coercive Control with Jennifer ParkerThis episode with author Jennifer Parker uncovers the role that culture – and the domination paradigm – plays in abusive and controlling behaviors. This episode is Part 1 of a 2 Part series on Coercive Control. Part 2 uncovers the role that coercive control plays in our family court system. Coercive Control: Find the Answers You Seek (Amazon)Jennifer Parker website: www.jennifercparkermssw.comSupport the show2024-10-1122 min
The Power of PartnershipReproductive Freedom for All through Partnerism with Heidi SieckLearn how Heidi Sieck, founder of Vote Pro-Choice, and Kamala Harris, have successfully used Partnerism and Caring Economics to support reproductive freedom in communities across the nation.SHOWNOTES:Center for Partnership Systems (https://centerforpartnership.org/)The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future/)The Power of Partnership: Seven Relationships that will Change Your Life, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-power-of-partnership/) Vote Pro-Choice (https...2024-09-1740 min
The Power of PartnershipCommunity Currencies for Shared Prosperity with Caroline DamaIn this episode, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews Caroline Dama, Country Coordinator at Green World Campaign, Kenya on how she is co-creating Partnership-based economic and environmental solutions with communities in Kenya that are regenerative, self-sustaining, and in harmony with the earth and other human beings.The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-chalice-and-the-blade-our-history-our-future/)The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics, Riane Eisler (https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/books/the-real-wealth-of-nations-creating-a-caring-economics/)Green World Campaign: 2024-09-0328 min
The Power of PartnershipConnecting the Dots: The Link Between Family Violence and War with Gary Barker and Riane EislerThis episode explores the profound connection between intimate violence—primarily in families —and its role in perpetuating violence in broader societal relations. Research reveals that such violence is not just a private matter but a fundamental aspect of domination systems, laying the groundwork for war, terrorism, and crime. By overlooking family and intimate violence we miss a crucial piece of the puzzle in understanding and dismantling systemic and intergenerational violence. Equimundo: Center for Masculinity and Social JusticeNurturing Our Humanity, How Domination and Partnership Shape Our Brains, Lives, and Future...2024-08-1437 min
The Power of PartnershipTransforming Health Care Through Partnership with Julie Kennedy-OehlertLearn how the ECU Health System in eastern North Carolina uses Partnership-based practices to create a healthy, healing and sustainable health care systems that helps empower the community. ECU Health SystemSystem Innovation: A Holistic Approach to Disrupting with Love and Human Caring, Julie Kennedy Oehlert and Kathleen SitzmanThe Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economy, Riane EislerTransforming Interprofessional Partnerships, A New Framework for Nursing and Partnership-Based Health Care, Riane Eisler and Teddie M. PotterThe Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane Eisler2024-07-0329 min
The Power of PartnershipDismantling Domination in Technology with Paola Ricaurte QuijanoIn this episode of the Power of Partnership podcast, Paola Ricaurte Quijano, associate professor at Tecnológico de Monterrey and faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, discusses the intersection of technology, social causes, and politics, framed through Dr. Riane Eisler's four cornerstones of child and family relations, gender issues, economics, and narratives and stories.UNESCO 2024 Gender Report: https://www.unesco.org/gem-report/en/2024genderreportTierra Comun: https://www.tierracomun.net/en/homeAssociation of Progressive Communications: https://www.apc.org/IT for Change: h...2024-06-0730 min
The Power of PartnershipGrowing a Global Heart with Belvie RooksCelebrate the power of Partnership as Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews Belvie Rooks, writer, educator, human rights and social justice advocate, on how we can plant seeds of love and change the world. Tomorrow’s Children: A Blueprint for Education in the 21st Century, Riane EislerGrowing a Global HeartInstitute for Noetic SciencesThe Power of Love: A Transformed Heart Changes the World, Dr. Fran GraceI Give...2024-05-0729 min
The Power of PartnershipNarrative Medicine and the Power of Storytelling with Piera GiacconiIn this episode of the Power of Partnership podcast, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt chats with Dr. Piera Giacconi, visionary founder of Scuola Italiana Cantastoria, on the power of storytelling and narrative medicine to foster Partnership-based cultures of care. You will learn how storytelling transcends traditional boundaries and weaves healing for both teller and listener.The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane EislerLa Voce del Fiabe: https://www.lavocedellefiabe.com/https://www.youtube.com/@pieragiacconi3679...2024-04-0223 min
The Power of PartnershipFog Busters: The Eyes of Care with Riane Eisler and Victoria FriedmanTune into this episode with Riane Eisler and Victoria Friedman to learn more about Fog Busters: The Eyes of Care - the new children’s book they published in 2023. This episode is not just about storytelling; it's an invitation to witness a revolution in children's literature that champions nurturing and equality over damaging gender stereotypes. Once upon a time a strange fog covered the Earth. Colors washed out and everything turned gray, but the FOG BUSTERS were born to clear it…CHILDREN'S BOOKS SPECIAL PROJECT - Light on LightFog...2024-03-0524 min
The Power of PartnershipPartnership and Planetary Health with Teddie PotterIn this episode of the Power of Partnership podcast, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt explores the growing transdisciplinary field of Planetary Health with Dr. Teddie Potter, Clinical Professor and Director of the Center for Planetary Health and Environmental Justice at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. The conversation includes an unpacking of how the domination narrative impacts our relationship with the natural world and provides resources and practical ways to join the Planetary Health movement and help nurture a sustainable planet for generations to come. This episode is more than just a conversation, it's a call to action...2024-02-0624 min
The Power of PartnershipHow Men Cry with DXTR SpitsDXTR Spits’ How Men Cry Movement takes on the challenge of dismantling male conditioning using connection and creativity. Join the conversation as we confront societal stigmas, celebrate the power for healing in expressive spaces, and explore the importance of embracing Riane Eisle's question "Does it have to be this way?” SHOWNOTES:How Men Cry (howmencry.com)DXTR Spits YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@dxtr_spits)Slave Name (https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zVi_WW6dOmE...2024-01-0231 min
The Power of PartnershipHopes and Heroes with Robyn BakerIn this episode of the Power of Partnership podcast, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt engages in a conversation with Robyn Baker, a young adult student of International Economic Policy in Paris, France. This episode includes discussion related to Riane Eisler’s social wealth index as a wholistic and life-sustaining alternative to gross domestic or national product for measuring economic success. WECAN (Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network International) The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future, Riane EislerThe...2023-12-2026 min
The Power of PartnershipPartnership in the Media with Marty Lewis Hunstiger and Liz WeinfurterIn Partnership in the Media, Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews Marty Lewis-Hunstiger and Liz Weinfurter from the University of Minnesota and the Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies (IJPS), a groundbreaking partnership-based alternative to traditional academic publishing models that are steeped in the domination ethos. You will learn how the IJPS is a valuable resource for delving into Riane Eisler's cultural transformation and how the journal has played a pivotal role in paving the way for other open-access journals and textbooks. The discussion includes critical issues that librarians and editors face when trying to ensure diverse v...2023-12-0528 min
The Power of PartnershipReimagining Creativity for a Partnership World with Sara SalteeImagine a world where creativity thrives, unhampered by domination systems or cultural constraints. Where our perception of time is fluid and our ability to create is nurtured. This is the reality Sara Saltee, Director of the Center for Partnership Systems Educational Program, is passionately advocating for in this episode of the Power of Partnership podcast. Exploring the nuanced layers of creativity, Sara guides us through the labyrinth of gender influences, the impact of play deprivation, and the necessity of a caring economy to fully unlock our creative potential. Sara Saltee doesn't stop at identifying the hurdles; she provides...2023-11-0828 min
The Power of PartnershipHeartificial Intelligence with John C. HavensIn this episode, host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews John C Havens on the intersection between technology and culture; and how our orientation on the Domination - Partnership social lens continuum impacts this intersection. This thought provoking discussion touches on knowing your values, consent in data usage, combating isolation, and resources such as the Center for Partnership Systems’ Partnership Toolkit. John C. Havens is a writer, speaker, and activist, and Sustainability Practice Lead for the IEEE Standards Association, and Founding Executive Director of The IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. Center for...2023-10-1727 min
The Power of PartnershipPolitics, Caregiving and Prosperity with New York Assemblyman Ron KimIn this episode, Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews New York Assemblyman Ron Kim on how he uses Riane Eisler’s partnership-domination cultural lens and caring economics as transformational tools for tackling some of societies most challenging issues. Assemblyman Kim provides a compelling case for our nation to re-imagine our caring infrastructure and to rethink care work as a critical and core function of our government. This deep-dive conversation with Ron will help you envision a politics of partnership where trust and compassion are foundational and essential components. Ron Kim - AssemblymanAin’t I A Woman Campa...2023-10-0228 min
The Power of PartnershipUnscrewing Economics with Rickey Gard DiamondIn “Unscrewing Economics” host Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews award winning author and journalist Rickey Gard Diamond on money, politics, and how Partnership-based economic systems are spreading throughout the world. Included in this episode is the importance of understanding our personal economic stories, a summary of how economics has driven politics in the United States, and how its roots in the domination configuration ensure that those at the top of the economic pyramid keep all profits but trickle all costs to those beneath them. The show notes for “Unscrewing Economics” include links to resources to learn more and connect to the Pa...2023-09-1927 min
The Power of PartnershipPartnership Education the Montessori Way with Tim SeldinIn her book, Tomorrow’s Children: A Blueprint for Partnership Education in the 21st Century, Riane Eisler describes a Partnership education system as one that nurtures flexibility, creativity and the ability to think critically - skills needed to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing, technologically oriented, world. In this episode, Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews Tim Seldin about how Montessori Education is an international model of a thriving Partnership education system. This interview will leave you inspired and with a blueprint for embracing Partnership education to inspire a love of lear...2023-09-0523 min
The Power of PartnershipHealing Healthcare with Dr. Teddie PotterIn "Healing Healthcare", Cherri Jacobs Pruitt interviews Teddie Potter, University of Minnesota’s School of Nursing’s Director of Planetary Health and Specialty Coordinator Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership. Dr. Potter and Dr. Riane Eisler co-authored Transforming Interprofessional Partnerships: A New Framework for Nursing and Partnership-Based Health Care (published in 2014). This episode unwraps the insidious persistence of Domination-based values and illustrates how adopting Partnership-based practices are ushering in a healthcare revolution that is promoting health and wellbeing for all. Center for Partnership SystemsTrans...2023-08-2228 min
The Power of PartnershipTurning Deserts to Gardens with Lyla JuneIn the Chalice and the Blade, Riane Eisler provides a compelling story of our cultural origins that incorporates both the female and male halves of our humanity. This story provides verification that a better future - a Partnership-based future - is possible. In this episode, Lyla June, an Indigenous musician, scholar, and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages, explores this history as it relates to both environmental sustainability and our relationships with ourselves, other humans, and the planet on which we live. Center@Partnershipway.org2023-08-0824 min
The Power of PartnershipHealing Men and Leaving Violence Behind with Jed DiamondRiane Eisler describes gendered stereotyping of roles and behavior as the second cornerstone that shapes societies, along with childhood and family, economics, and narratives and stories. In this episode of the Power of Partnership podcast, Jed Diamond, renowned author of Male Menopause, The Irritable Male Syndrome and many others, sheds light on how our culture’s deeply ingrained domination narratives related to gender negatively impact men’s health and contribute to both internal and external violence. This episode is a journey of revelation that promises to change the way we perceive societal norms and men's...2023-07-2426 min
The Power of PartnershipSafe Conversations: From Conflict to Connection with Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt In the Power of Partnership: Seven Relationships that Will Change Your Life, Riane Eisler describes the complex domination patterns in our personal connections and intimate relations as “the heart of the matter.” Join us as renowned couples therapists and authors, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, share the transformative power of communication to resolve these complexities. Their unique process helps reshape communication from parallel monologues to shared listening and understanding that moves us from conflict to connection. The video version of this episode is available on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/zi9wM92Mcnw Center for Partners...2023-07-1119 min
The Power of PartnershipThe Partnership Way with Riane Eisler Don't miss this insightful conversation with Riane Eisler on building a kinder, more connected society through the transformative power of the Partnership ethos. This episode also includes a description of the resources and tools that are available at the Center for Partnership Systems to support the shift to Partnership. Center for Partnership Systems (center@partnershipway.org) Changing Our Story, Changing Our Lives course The Technology ToolkitThe Social Wealth IndicatorsCaring and Con...2023-06-2431 min