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The Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake BinnsThe Good Advice Podcast: Do Business Better with Blake Binns#429 - Power Couple Entrepreneurship, #RoundThree with Duncan & StoneGarrett Peters rejoins the Good Advice Podcast, his business partner and spouse, Stephanie Peters. The pair are co-founders of the e-commerce business, Duncan & Stone, a keepsake business that specializes in capturing what matters most with their memorial journals.    We talk life as entrepreneurs and as couples, and Joy Binns joins this special episode as well.    Want to find out more about Duncan and Stone? Go to https://duncanandstone.com. Also, be sure to check out Garrett and Stephanie's first episode on the show, joined with co-founder Sarah Autrey.    This...2024-07-161h 02The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastUpgrading the Thanksgiving Narrative (Re-Release)Join host Duncan Autrey in a special Thanksgiving episode of the Omni-win Project Podcast. In this soul-stirring solo session, Duncan revisits a crucial message from a previous Thanksgiving episode, emphasizing its heightened relevance amidst our current political climate and looming election year. Delve into an enlightening exploration of Thanksgiving's complex history and its potential as a tool for healing political divisions. Discover three transformative ways to celebrate this holiday, transcending the traditional narratives and fostering a future where everyone truly wins. Let's gather around the table of understanding and co-create a brighter, more united tomorrow. Sign up to get...2023-11-2335 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastReady for 2024? Season Two is ComingHost Duncan Autrey is back, energized from a year of growth and pivotal experiences. This season, he'll share insights from his work a whole movement of people collaborating to advance and amplify political healing and democratic innovation. Season 2, aligning with the 2024 election year, promises a mix of solo episodes, discussions, and highlights from the Omni-Win Project Think Tank. Join the conversation and become a part of the Think Tank at patreon.com/omniwin Learn more at: omniwinproject.com and duncanautrey.comRead at Substack: omniwin.substack.comWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/@omniwinDuncan...2023-11-2304 minCo-creating PeaceCo-creating PeaceCo-creating Peace Episode #97 – “How to Move Beyond Blame, Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good”Welcome to “How to Move Beyond Blame, Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good”, Episode #97 of Co-creating Peace.Dr. Fleet Maull joins me to talk about Radical Responsibility, and how practicing it can empower us to better co-create peace with others.Highlights of our conversation were:Fleet’s transformation from angry young man who spent 14 years in prison, to Roshi (Zen master/senior teacher), psychologist, author of 3 books & founder of 2 non-profits, one of which brings mindfulness, meditation, and emotional intelligence training into the criminal justice system;The value of mindfulness & emotio...2022-12-0533 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastA Thanksgiving Proclamation for 2022In 1863, in the middle of the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln was inspired by a woman named Sarah Hale to create the Thanksgiving holiday as a way to unite all U.S. Americans. He gave a proclamation that is still remarkably relevant, now nearly 160 years later. In this video I share an updated version for 2022.Read the proclamation and stay up to date with the Omni-Win Project on Substack: https://omniwin.substack.com/p/thanksgiving-proclamation  Original Thanksgiving proclamation: http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/thanks.htm2022-11-2408 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThree Reasons to Celebrate Thanksgiving [Solo]Many US Americans love to celebrate Thanksgiving and their traditions but it is also a time of mourning for Indigenous people. Discover the true history behind the Thanksgiving and how we can use this holiday as a way to co-create a better future for our nation. During this episode, Duncan will share with you three respectful ways in which we can celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect on this holiday to better ourselves and our society. Episode Highlights:The history of Thanksgiving & differences between pilgrims and puritansWhy Thanksgiving is important to our nation and our futureWe are stuck in how to understand t...2022-11-2235 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastHonoring Dignity & Leading in Polarization“Trauma is the glue that holds polarization in place.”In this classic Fractal Friends episode re-release, Duncan speaks with David Brubaker about the depth of polarization. They discuss the importance of honoring each others’ (and our own) dignity, even when we don’t agree with each other. Empathy is a valuable tool we can use to understand other perspectives and ask questions that produce profound answers.David and Duncan delve deep into how trauma impacts polarization, including our epigenetics. That’s why it’s so important to know how to deal with trauma appropriately and recognize its wider effect on all of us. D...2022-11-081h 22Co-creating PeaceCo-creating PeaceCo-creating Peace Episode #93 – “Uniting Fractured Communities Through Dialogue, Part 1 – Bringing Police and Activists Together Through Dialogue”Welcome to “Uniting Fractured Communities Through Dialogue, Part 1 – Bringing Police and Activists Together Through Dialogue” – Episode 93 of Co-creating Peace, a series about conscious communication and conflict transformation. Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Duncan Autrey of The Omni-Win Project for The Omni-Win Project podcast. I want to share that interview with you in this podcast. The Omni-Win Project is a multimedia effort to raise awareness of the myriad existing and emergent opportunities we have to improve our democracy and heal our political culture.We discussed a wide range of related topics having to do wit...2022-11-0739 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastUniting Fractured Communities Through Dialogue“We lose so much potential when we focus on our differences.”You’ve probably noticed that our political landscape is dire. Everyone’s fighting, everyone has an enemy, and we’re no closer to solving society’s critical problems. How can we fix this?In this episode with Kathleen Oweegon, discover amazing ways to start tuning in to the other side and understand your “enemy.”Kathleen talks about the magic of using certain questions in dialogue to bridge the gap and bring people together. She tells incredible anecdotes about times she’s seen communities rise above their differences. The more we positively inter...2022-11-011h 02The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastWe Must Change Our Broken System (Part 2/2)“America belongs to everyone who lives here.”This week, Guy and Heidi Burgess are back to finish their conversation with Duncan. Check out the first part HEREWhile it’s important to break down oppressive structures, we don’t have a concrete vision for what we’d replace them with. How can we ensure the replacement system doesn’t continue oppressing others? Duncan explains how important nonviolent protest is for being able to make real change. Guy and Duncan talk about the importance of treating the “losers” of any political process fairly and respecting their views. We need to be able to empathize with...2022-10-2555 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastHow Hyper-Polarization Threatens Our Future, and What To Do About It. (Part 1/2)Welcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “Everybody’s talking, but they’re not listening.”This week, Duncan welcomes Guy and Heidi Burgess onto the show. They talk about how people have a moral obligation to get involved in solving our...2022-10-181h 00The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Two-Party System Is Failing UsWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “Someone out there cares about you.”In this inspirational episode, Duncan welcomes Benjamin Life to the show, where they discuss why our two-party system doesn’t work. Our political parties aren’t going to pr...2022-10-111h 11The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastA Breakthrough for Preventing Society's CollapseWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “People can’t imagine it can really be that good”Are you ready to discover “choice-creating” and the power of leveraging and integrating our differences? Join Duncan and guest Jim Rough as they discuss...2022-10-041h 05The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastCreating a Healthy Democracy For EveryoneWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “It really takes visionary thinking to imagine what our democratic systems could look like.”How can we include everyday people in political decisions? Duncan welcomes Alex Renirie, Linn Davis and Kacey Bull from  H...2022-09-281h 14The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Efficient Collaboration Through Convergent Facilitation" with Paul KahawatteWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “Win-wins are possible even in the most challenging situations”In this episode with Paul Kahawatte, you’ll get a small taste of the power of convergent facilitation, a process created by OWP podcast g...2022-09-201h 25Co-creating PeaceCo-creating PeaceCo-creating Peace Episode #86 – “Acknowledge, Reflect, Be Curious”I hope you will enjoy “Acknowledge, Reflect, Be Curious”, Episode #86 of Co-creating Peace, a series about conscious communication and conflict transformation.  Joining me is Duncan Autry, creator of The Omni-Win Project, where his goal is to facilitate the healing and evolution of our democratic systems and political culture, so that we can co-create a future that works for everyone. Duncan has some great insights and ideas to share with us, along with a model for approaching difficult conversations and conflict called ARC - Acknowledge, Reflect, Be Curious.Duncan is a conflict transformation facilitator and ed...2022-09-1928 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Liberating our Capacity for Thinking and Collaboration" with Jordan HallWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “I wish people knew how critical it was to pay attention to the things they care about most.”Duncan welcomes Jordan Hall to the show, where they discuss the vision of an anti-ri...2022-09-1349 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"How Can We Make Dialogue More Attractive And Accessible?" Thinking Together with Olga Liapis-MuzzyWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “If you're not part of the problem, you can't be part of the solution”Conflict is neutral, it is not bad nor good. It is an opportunity to evolve and better our connecti...2022-09-071h 21The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Conscious Cultural Evolution" with Carter PhippsWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “We have to move culture forward without overthrowing the best of what’s come before.”It’s time to discover conscious evolution. Carter Phipps explains how we can move forward while respecting and remember...2022-08-231h 04The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Overcoming Political and Media Manipulation Together" with Bill ShiremanWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “We are not the only reasonable ones out there, even though it seems like it.”Do you feel like people on the other end of the political spectrum to you are extremists? There’s...2022-08-1656 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastReclaiming Our Power with Nonviolence with Miki KashtanWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. “No one would engage in violence if their needs were met.”Do you understand the power of nonviolence? Discover one earnest change that could prevent violence with Miki Kashtan. She takes us on a jou...2022-08-091h 01The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Why We Need A Wiser Democracy Now" with Tom AtleeWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast.It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. "We need to be able to use differences and disturbances creatively."Did you know that activism can’t really contend with our current system? While we’re slowly improving our democracy with awesome...2022-08-0251 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastBonus Q&A with Raye RawlsHere’s a special bonus episode for listeners of the Omni-Win Project Podcast. Duncan welcomes Raye Rawls for an exclusive Q&A session with an audience from the Democracy, Politics and Conflict Engagement Initiative (DPACE). Listen to learn about the tips and tricks for  Reflective Structured Dialogue from this award-winning mediator and dialogue facilitator.Discover what motivates people to participate in tricky conversations and how they can benefit everyone, from law enforcement officials to families. Raye doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like guns and abortion. She talks about the pros and cons of social media for conversations, education, and i...2022-07-2928 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Building Resilience and Relationship through Dialogue" with Raye RawlsDiscover reflective structured dialogue, an extraordinary tool for deepening our understanding of other's perspectives, rather than solving problems. Duncan and Raye Rawls talk about how this process, created by Essential Partners, can humanize our enemies and bring us together.In contrast, Raye raises concerns that our current tools for healing differences, are actually pushing us further apart. In particular, Raye discusses what we're missing in the “privilege walk” and why how it's unfortunate that the slogan, “defund the police” doesn’t represent what the concept actually means.You’ll also hear a great story from Raye where she highlights how we can becom...2022-07-261h 05The Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Combating Polarization and Extremism with Meta-Ideological Politics" with Ryan NakadeEpisode title: "Combating Polarization and Extremism with Meta-Ideological Politics" with Ryan NakadeWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. (or a similar greeting? Quite like the idea)It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. Welcome to part two of Duncan’s conversation with the founder of the Meta...2022-07-1940 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Why Ideology Is Not the Enemy" with Ryan NakadeWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. Our relationships are in jeopardy due to our divisive political culture. In part one of this two-part discussion, Duncan talks with Ryan Nakade about ideology and how it impacts our connection to each...2022-07-1941 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"Fixing Democracy with Mediation and Conflict Transformation" with Ken Cloke (Part 2/2)It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. Host Duncan Autrey continues his thought-provoking conversation with mediator Ken Cloke in this episode. Our current political system only allows citizens to say yes or no. The problem? Having a binary voting system ignores the nuance. It excludes per...2022-07-1838 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project Podcast"The Greatest Challenges of Our Democracy" with Kenneth Cloke (Part 1/2)It's time to upgrade our democracy. If you're fed up with the status quo and want to catalyze political and societal change, you're in the right place. The Omni-Win Project Podcast is ready to shed light on the many opportunities we have to revolutionize our political culture. We’re all in this together, so join us in co-creating the future of democracy. In this inaugural episode of the Omni-Win Project Podcast, Duncan welcomes Ken Cloke, a mediator and conflict resolution practitioner with nearly 40 years of experience. As Duncan's mentor, Ken has inspired the creation of this engaging podcast. This is part...2022-07-1841 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastIntroducing Duncan and the Omni-Win ProjectOur democracy is having a hard time, and there’s pretty much an international consensus that things aren’t working. Our global system is ineffective and divisive.People don’t believe that this system represents their voices because it doesn’t. We’re not making an effort to include everyone’s voices. Decisions aren’t collaborative, even when it comes to really important things. There’s no consensus on how to integrate things from our past, how to deal with current issues, or how to handle the long-term stuff coming down the pipe. We have rivalrous win-lose systems, paradigms, and thinking that ens...2022-07-1821 minFractal FriendsFractal FriendsIntroducing the Omni-Win Project PodcastHi Fractal Friends. Sorry, it’s been a while. I have some bittersweet news for you…After wrapping up the last series of episodes coming into the beginning of 2021, I found myself really wanting to find a way to put together my love for podcasting, my passion for conflict transformation and my real interest in trying to figure out how to improve our democracy. And so, I've launched the Omni-Win Project. I’ve been making videos and essays which you can find at omniwin.substack.com and on YouTube. And…I’m making a new podca...2022-07-1305 minThe Omni-Win Project PodcastThe Omni-Win Project PodcastWelcome to the Omni-Win Project PodcastWelcome to the Omni-Win Project Podcast. In this message your host,  Duncan Autrey, shares with you what you can expect from The Omni-Win Project Podcast.The goal of the Omni-Win Project is to facilitate the healing and evolution of our democratic systems and political culture, so that we can co-create a future that works for everyone.The first couple of episodes will be released on July 18th, so subscribe to the show so that you know when we release the first episodes. Connect with Duncan Autrey:Website: www.omniwinproject.comInstagram: @omni.winLinkedIn: @Omni-Win ProjectTwitter: @Duncan AutreyFacebook: @Omni-Win Project - Fractal Fri...2022-07-0802 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Healing the Political Divide" with Bill ShiremanBill Shireman is a republican environmentalist and activist dedicated to supporting solution-based politics. He is the co-author of In This Together: How Republicans, Democrats, Capitalists and Activists are Uniting to Tackle Climate Change and More and the Founder and CEO of Future 500.We talk about how our political system is designed to be ineffective, encourages us to fight with each other and will lead to the ongoing destruction of our lives and planet. We talk about how we the people can and must take responsibility for fixing this system. It is time for us to re...2021-01-061h 45Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Mission Focus, Stewardship & Sensemaking" with Jim UhlmannMajor Jim Uhlmann is a former green beret commando, father, neighbor, gardener, citizen and libertarian. He is a stewardship consultant and a full stack human system(s) engineer. In this conversation we talk about facing the fact that we are humans who are living in a biological reality, with a drive to avoid pain and fear and move towards what we like, as well as survive and reproduce.We talk about strategies for creating change in the world, how stewardship is more effective than control, and the importance of mission focus.We talk about “Sensemaking” and...2020-12-291h 59Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"A Prayer for Peace, Reconciliation & Grace" with Michael BrodeurThis is part of series of episodes where I interview forward-thinking people from the conservative side of the political spectrum in the spirit of cultural healing.Michael Brodeur is a minister and proud follower of Jesus. Michael was raised in the heart of 1960s counterculture in San francisco, Michael is not your typical minister and this is not your typical conversation. Michael calls himself a bridge builder. He is the author of Revival Culture: Preparing the Church for the Next Great Awakening, co-founder and CEO of Destiny Finder, an online personal discovery and development system...2020-11-111h 37Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Solutionary Love in America (and the World)" with Alixa GarciaIn this episode I talk with Alixa Garcia, a musician, poet, visual artist, filmmaker, activist, and educator. She is a visionary and radical solutionary of our time. Along with Naima Penniman, Alixa co-created the amazing duo Climbing Poetree. For 17 years, Alixa and Naima have dedicated themselves to “harnessing creativity as the antidote to destruction” through music, poetry, and popular education.   In this conversation, Alixa and I talk about the power of art to address intersectional social and environmental themes, and how art can give audiences a lived understanding of their interrelatedness. Alixa expands the traditional idea that “hurt peo...2020-11-031h 24Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Rebuilding through Regenerative Relationships" with Mansi KakkarIn this episode I talk with Mansi Kakkar. Mansi is a Pattern transcriber, mindset weaver, warrior goddess ad she is human fireweed.Mansi convener in complexity for regeneration. She is also a performing artist for the revolution and social transformation.In this conversation we talk about the power of ritual to help us mark transitions and call in forces that are beyond us. We talk about the process of integrating history and letting go so that we can consciously step into the process of evolution. We talk about the value of listening to desire and...2020-10-301h 27Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Response Ability & Doing No Harm" with Wendy WoodWendy Wood is a conflict transformation colleague of mine. She's one of the co-founders of The Karuna Center for Mindful Engagement, the co-author of the book Do No Harm: Mindful Engagement for a World in Crisis, and a founding member of the Democracy Politics and Conflict Engagement (DPACE) Initiative of Mediators Beyond Borders International.Wendy's has worked on trauma healing and reconciliation in Rwanda and the transformation of conflicts throughout the United States.Wendy and Duncan work together on the DPACE Initiative where we are dedicated to bringing helping professionals bring conflict engagement skills to...2020-10-211h 36Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Thinking Globally and Legislating Locally" with Cheryl DavilaCheryl Davila is an elected member of the Berkeley City Council. Councilmember Davila is currently up for reelection and this conversation provides an intimate window into the experience of an elected representative who is working at the local level to address global and national issues while also communicating directly with the people she represents, who are also neighbors, family and friends.In this conversation we talk about her experience as a passionate yet common citizen coming into politics an outsider, and the tension between being a voice for her people and the pressure to play political games...2020-10-091h 26Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Buiding Bridges with Music" with Austin WillacyAustin Willacy is a musician, producer and musical mentor. Austin is a member of the Thrive Choir of Thrive East Bay, and The House Jacks.In this conversation we talk about finding your passion and then doing the work of growing into your best self. We talk about the role of mentorship and developing resilience through vulnerability.We talk about the power of music to connect our minds and hearts, and its power to build bridges across our differences. And we talk about the importance of slowing down, allowing space for long slow thoughts, creating...2020-10-061h 18Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Using Dialogue to Heal Local & Global Ruptures" with Pablo LumermanPablo Lumerman is a conflict transformation colleague from Argentina. In this conversation we talk about the power of living in the present moment, the importance of remembering deep history and enacting our visions for the future. We discuss a comparative history of colonialism, race and racism between Argentina and the United States.We draw parallels between colonialism and gentrification and ponder how laws and bureaucracy are forms of cultural colonization that undermine indigenous culture and dialogue.As conflict transformation practitioners we talk about the greatly needed capacity of dialogue to help us reach...2020-09-291h 35Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Designing Workplaces of Safety & Trust" with Alla WeinbergIn this episode I talk with Alla Weinberg. Alla is my business partner, and we are the co-founders of Spoke & Wheel the workplace relationship experts.In this conversation we talk about our vision of a future of work, where people are excited about the work they get to do and nourished by the people they get to work with. We talk about how teams, companies and organizations are constantly a balance between the interdependent polarities of power and love, and how they become generative when they can strike a balance between being productive and effective, on one...2020-09-221h 26Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Honoring Dignity & Leading in Polarization" with David BrubakerDavid Brubaker is a Professor of Sociology, and Author of a new book called When the Center Does Not Hold: Leading in an Age of PolarizationIn this conversation we talk about polarization and what happens when conflict reaches its highest levels: people stop caring about the issues and the conflict turns personal. When this happens people start to believe that who wins or loses the conflict will have profound cosmic consequences, a battle between good and evil. They believe that the only solution will be separation from their enemy or the complete elimination of them.2020-09-151h 24Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Intersectional & Authentic Transformation" with Sunshine Michelle ColemanSunshine Michelle is a spiritual leader, a visionary, an academic and a poet who is deep into her doctoral dissertation about Authentic Self-Expression of Black and Brown Women.Her academic inquiry is based on a sacred sister circle that she has been conducting over the last year in Berkeley, California.In this conversation we talk about finding and expressing your authentic self and the powerful rippling out of healing that is created when someone shares their self with the world. We talk about the intersectionality of oppression and liberation, black feminist theory and spirituality and how they...2020-09-081h 31Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Growing & Healing Through Conflict" with AddieRose Mayer & Ei Ei SamaiIn this episode I talk with AddieRose Mayer and Ei Ei Samai. AddieRose is the Executive Director at SEEDS Community Resolution Center. Ei Ei is a Culture Designer at Samai Group. This conversation is grounded in reality-based optimism that’s rooted in our lived-experiences that show that not only is it possible to communicate across our differences, it is sure to create growth and healing for everyone involved.In this conversation we talk about how conflict transformation skills are a powerful antidote for many of the social and political issues that we face today. We ta...2020-09-011h 25Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Evolving Democracy with Cultural Intelligence" with Steve McIntoshSteve McIntosh is a political philosopher and an author. His most recent book is called Developmental Politics: How America Can Grow into a Better Version of Itself. Steve is the founder of the think tank Institute for Cultural Evolution.Steve was on Fractal Friends in 2016. That conversation was called "Transcending Political Polarization." In this conversation we talk about the cultural challenges of current U.S. Politics and the potential for finding a cultural solution. We talk about the idea of cultural intelligence, the ability to see the positive and negative qualities of each political worldview including...2020-08-251h 41Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Relating Deeply and Facing Reality" with Ashok PanikkarThe guest in this episode is Ashok Panikkar. Ashok is committed to helping develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that are vital to strengthening the culture of democracy in the face if the eroding of confidence in liberal democracies and the rise of illiberal and authoritarian regimes. This episode promises to get us to question everything we thought we know about democracy, rights and freedom.In this conversation we talk about how democracy depends on people understanding our interrelatedness and highlights the importance of developing quality relationships. We talk about how conflict and diversity are deeply connected...2020-08-181h 44Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Integrating Wisdom & Finding Meaning" with Jeremy LentJeremy Lent is an author and an integrator. He is the author of The Patterning Instinct: A Cultural History of Humanity's Search for Meaning. His work is to weave together knowledge from across disciplines, cultures and time. The conversation offers a vision for the future of humanity while also looking at the difficult reality of the times that we're living in.In this conversation We explore the dance between science, and spirituality. We dig into the cultural and ethical implications of taking a systems approach to life, and understanding the cyclical nature of things and our interdependence...2020-08-111h 18Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Power, Love and Nonviolence" with Kazu Haga (Re-Release)Welcome to Season three of Fractal Friends.Kazu Haga is a teacher of Kingian Nonviolence, and in this episode he offers up the wisdom of the great leader of nonviolence, Dr. Martin Luther King. The wisdom here is as important today as it was back in MLK's time, and this episode gives us a real taste of what it would like. This conversation doesn't just say that we need to work together, it shows us how to do it. Kazu is part of the East Point Peace Academy, and they offer many online amazing online trainings and...2020-07-281h 26Fractal FriendsFractal FriendsIntroducing Season ThreeI'm excited to be bringing you a new season of Fractal Friends.Website: Fractalfriends.usThe line up of upcoming guests for Fractal friends is amazing. They will offer us perspectives for understanding our interdependence, discovering paths to transformation, while preserving what's best of the past and actively cultivating new & ancient approaches that can bring us into a sustainable and collaborative future.We're going to talk about the future of work, transcending political divisions, lenses to broaden our perspectives, and ways to find deep meaning in the great and the mundane. we're going to...2020-07-2308 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Decriminalizing Nature" with Carlos Plazola (DNO) and Larry NorrisDecriminalizing Nature Oakland (DNO) is a grassroots organization in Oakland, California with the mission to improve human health and well-being by decriminalizing and expanding access to entheogenic plants and fungi through political and community organizing, education and advocacy. In 2019 they successfully led a campaign to get psychoactive plants and fungi decriminalized in Oakland. They have since become a model for cities around the united states and the world.This episode opens up a conversation about the movement to lift up our interconnected relationship with nature and the work to harness the healing power of nature....2020-03-2547 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Healthy Food Systems" with Nikki SilvestriNikki Silvestri is a lifelong advocate for food and climate justice. She is a true thought leader pushing forward our understandings of self and the systems we are a part of. Her passion for a better world and better leadership is clear and inspiring. I also play the ukulele in this episode.2020-02-2751 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Children for a Peaceful Future" with Jane and Monica KinyuaJane and Monica Kinyua are Program Manager and Deputy Director for Children’s Peace Initiative in Nariobi, Kenya.I met Jane at the Mediators Beyond Borders International Peace Congress, and was able to connect with the Kinyua sisters about overcoming the history of conflict that shadow Kenya. Through their life work at CPI, they are able to guide the next generation to bridge communities that have been in conflict for many years.The Children's Peace Initiative, also known as CPI, works with children from different communities and ethnic groups in Kenya and builds lasting friendships be...2020-02-2000 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Letting Life Show Up" with Barbara Bash (Re-Release)The conversation takes us on a deep exploration of both art and spiritual practice and the intersection points between the two. One of the recurring themes here is about finding the courage to slow down and let life show up and the various things that we discover when we do that. When we listen and open our eyes to the world, the world comes alive around us. As it comes alive we find that the world is reflecting ourselves back at us, and as we engage we also find ourselves mirroring the world around us. The internal and the...2020-02-1159 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends“Grassroots Women Leaders Building Webs” with Joan GoldsmithJoan Goldsmith is an educator, facilitator, coach, mediator and organizational consultant who as worked in the private and public sectors. She specializes in leadership development, organizational change, team building, strategic planning, collaborative negotiation and conflict resolution.Joan is an author who has written and co-written numerous books about organizational management and how to resolve conflicts in the workplace. She is also a fierce feminist and advocate for social change, and she's the recent author of the upcoming book, Women Leaders at the Grassroots: 9 stories and 9 strategies. If you would like to get a copy of the...2020-01-1053 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Realizing Our Oneness" with Justin HarteryJustin Hartery is a Psychotherapist, Performance Coach and Therapist who is committed to serving the wholeness of others. Justin helps people establish new perspectives and patterns of behavior by tuning into our bodies, communities and our greater self. All of this is in service of consciously mobilizing collective and individual action towards a livable world and sustainable future. As part of the The I Am Project Justin created a process that he calls Fieldwork to help participants directly experience oneness: the relationship of “I”, “other”, and “we” and developing awareness of the ways that we can perceive the world from and as...2019-12-2600 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Living in Flow" with Sky Isaacs-NelsonSky Isaacs-Nelson is a musician, author and physics educator who is building a foundation for a scientific understanding of synchronicity in our modern world.He recently wrote a book called Living in Flow: The Science of Synchronicity and How Your Choices Shape Your World. In this book he skillfully navigates the landscape between new age philosophy and hard science. He is a great science educator who is able to translate complex concepts into accessible and easy to understand language.And this conversation is a great example of how he is able to bring clarity to...2019-11-071h 32Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Increasing Our Transformative Potential" with Gregory KennedyGregory Kennedy is the Director of Operations at W(e)IRD World (Wild Idea Research & Development at weirdworld.xyz). They support global charitable initiatives focused on some of society’s most urgent challenges such as food insecurity, sustainable development, and climate change.Gregory and WIRD work with people who want to do good for themselves, for their communities and around the world.For the past 15 years he has been developing and producing media, technology and education projects utilizing mindfulness-based solutions to social and environmental issues.Gregory sees his role as a mentor and me...2019-10-251h 41Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Revealing our Hidden Humanity" with Ashanti BranchAshanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of The Ever Forward Club - Siempre Adelante.The Ever Forward Club serves young men and women and is a globally recognized non-profit organization. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school and 93% of them have gone on to attend college.In this conversation, we talk about the importance of working with young men to help them navigate the complex and confusing messages from adults in their life telling them to be a "good man" at times and "to be a real man"...2019-09-251h 28Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"The Emergence of Wise Democracy" with Tom AtleeThe goal of the Co-Intelligence Institute is the conscious evolution of culture in harmony with nature and with the highest human potentials.Tom’s newly released Wise Democracy Pattern Deck is for anyone seeking to better address the complexity of our time, this tool provides insightful principles and practical methodologies.Wise Democracy Pattern Language: Tom and I reference these patterns in this episode. Each link has a whole world of resources and information:Feeling heardUsing Diversity and disturbance CreativelyPowerful QuestionsUniversal ParticipationTranspartisan InquiryWhole System in...2019-09-131h 22Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Discovering Authentic Presence" with Ash AdamsonAsh Adamson is a Senior Product Designer, serial entrepreneur, and transformational life coach. She is a brilliant and thoughtful being, who applies her wisdom and life experience to help us all reflect on how we each get to design our own lives. You can find out more information about Ash on her website ashadamson.com although she is beginning her online presence. She recommends you following her on Instagram @ashtronaut09, where she is more present. Ash and I met last summer serendipitously at Lightning in a Bottle and, as you will hear in this episode, we quickly...2019-08-291h 48Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Transforming Workplace Cultures" with Alla WeinbergAlla Weinberg is an Executive Leadership Coach at a large tech company here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her life passion is to fundamentally change how we work by shifting the organizational focus from "getting things done at any cost" to cultures that nurture collaborative relationships between people who are showing up with their passions, fears and delightful complexity.In this episode we talk about the problems of status quo business culture and leadership strategies, creating safe containers for conversation, organizations as complex systems and a vision for the future of work.Alla is...2019-08-011h 28Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"World Peace, One Family at a Time" with Katharina DressMeet Katharina Dress. She is a mediator, facilitator, coach and trainer. Her business is Aging in Harmony. Katharina specializes in supporting families that are struggling with issues related to aging parents. In this episode we talk about the power of compassionate communication and the wisdom she’s gained while working with families and aging family members. She shares her experiences growing up in Cold War Germany, her work in California during the Peace Movement and her journey to discovering mediation. Katharina shares her insights on the vital importance of having important and sometimes difficult conversations with ourselves and our fa...2019-05-241h 23Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Transforming Political Engagement with" J Manuel HerreraJ. Manuel Herrera is an elected official in San Jose/Silicon Valley who envisions the transformation of the public square in our communities and emerging 21st Century politics that is whole, generative, and personally transformative. In this episode we talk about his experiences and observations from being involved in politics throughout his life. J. Manuel shares strategies for effective political advocacy based in viability mutual regard and respect developing a web of relationship through transacting with others. Finally we examine the value of inner work to humbly face the mystery and paradox of life. This episode is a master...2019-05-151h 40Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Transforming the World with an Open Heart" with Abdul Mujeeb KhanMeet Abdul Mujeeb Khan, who I know as Abdullah. He is a facilitator and consultant working in India.Abdullah's mission and life’s work is to transform the world through the transformation of human heart and opening to love as a guiding force in the world. In our conversation he shares the fundamental importance of becoming who you really are and living your best self.In this episode we also talk about letting go of the hope that we'll succeed and the fear that we won't. Abdullah shares about the resistance and feedback that Islam is...2019-04-161h 08Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"The Urgency of Citizen Participation" with Ashok PanikkarMeet Ashok Panikkar. He is founder of Meta-Culture and a diversity and conflict management consultant - who also teaches Critical and Creative Thinking. Today most of his energies are focused on strengthening our democracies by working with communities to help build a culture of democracy.This episode hard and realistic. We take a serious look at the current state of politics, the challenges we are currently facing in the world, and we have more questions than answers.2019-03-301h 23Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"The Talking about Racism: Unmasking the Elephant in the Room" with Ann-Ellice ParkerAnn-Ellice Parker is an anti-racist educator, dear friend and elder in the Bay Area. In this episode we talk about race in America and take a deeper look at the systemic nature of racism machine. What is at the heart of dehumanization? We acknowledge the trauma that lives in our bodies and how we face that through interacting with it every day. Many questions arise in the episode, some we can answer and others we cannot. Ann-Ellice puts a call to action to wake up to what is happening, what has been happening and see that we all will...2019-02-1156 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Religion, Medicine and Warriorship" with Wahid AzalMeet N. Wahid Azal. He is Founder and Grand Sheik of the Fatimiya order of Sufi Islam. In this conversation we hear about Wahid incorporates plant medicine as sacrament his religion, and the official decree from the the Grand Ayatollah Rohani stating that Ayahuasca is approved in Shia Islam. We also talk about Wahid’s experiences of doing plant medicine work with indigenous tribes in the subtropical jungles of Iran and the proliferation of psychedelic patterns in Islamic art and architecture, especially throughout Iran and Pakistan. We talk about the history of Islam and Sufism. We speculate about the ro...2019-01-171h 31Fractal FriendsFractal Friends“Leading and Healing with Pride” with Nathan RadabaughNathan Radabaugh is an Iraq veteran with a conservative background, who now lives and works in the cannabis industry in northern California. He is a friend and this conversation allows me to have a refreshing conversation with some one who is living a balance between progressive and conservative cultures. We talk about warriorship, fatherhood, having pride and criticism for our country, the charm and dangers of progressive culture, and about taking responsibility for our own life (shadows and all). This episode includes stories of transformation, trauma, compassion and the when life demands that we get into...2018-12-261h 30Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Embodying the Rhythms of Life" with Milagros GalliMilagros Galli, an Argentinian artist, dancer and instrument maker.In this short and sweet episode we talk about the creative process and Milagros’s insight on all of us being creative beings. Milagros shares a wealth of wisdom on being a vibration in this universe. Lastly, we touch on importance of connecting with our inner child. I am just so grateful that we were able to meet, talk and capture this woman’s wisdom to share with the whole world.2018-12-1937 minPsychedelics TodayPsychedelics TodayDuncan Autrey - Conflict Transformation and Resolution; Our Role to Play a Part in the WholeDownload In this episode, Joe interviews Duncan Autrey, a conflict transformation catalyst and educator. He runs a podcast, Fractal Friends, that covers topics of self-similarity across our diversity. During their conversation, Joe and Duncan discuss ways of resolving conflict in our relationships and society. 3 Key Points: Duncan Autrey is a conflict transformation educator, working for peace and cultural change. Conflict happens when one person wants to be heard so much that they stop listening to the other side. It is a product of living in a diverse world. We have more rights than we think we...2018-12-1855 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends“Rediscovering & Healing Our Ancestors” with Lyla JuneLyla June is a musician, poet, anthropologist, educator, community organizer and public speaker. More than anything though she is a true warrior of love.Lyla descends from both Diné (commonly known as Navajo) and European ancestors. Her story is one of deep healing from her own trauma and that of the generations before her. She has long worked hard to carry forward the wisdom of the people native to the North American continent (also known as Turtle Island) as well as uncover the history of her European ancestors..Her life and research has shown us t...2018-11-221h 11Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Understanding our Shared Liberation" with David DeanDavid Dean is an anti-racism educator. He specializes in helping white people understand how their liberation is bound up with undoing racism. We explore the history of whiteness and race in the U.S. and across human history. The stories of racism, classism and patriarchy are connected and they impact all of us.An exploration of this deep history helps us understand how all of our ancestors were ripped away from their origins and forced to participate in a system that wants us to be divided, so that we can’t organize to fight the real sources of...2018-11-201h 57Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Power, Love and Nonviolence" with Kazu Hagahere is a lot of opportunity for healing in our country these days, It’s hard to see how we can effectively make change in our lives, our countries and the world. If you’re struggling to understand how we can heal our world, this episode may be the perfect medicine for you.Kazu Haga is a teacher of Kingian Non-Violence, and in this episode he offers up the wisdom of the great leader of non-violence, Dr. Martin Luther King. The wisdom here is as important today as it was back in MLK's time, and this episode give...2018-11-141h 24The PsychedologistThe PsychedologistDuncan Autrey: Conflict Transformation and Fractal FriendsIn this episode we talk about the three (actually 4) rules of conflict, the ARC of conversation, the psychedelic movement and approaching conflict as an opportunity for transformation, the drug war, police stops and rights, the prison strike in summer of 2018, and Duncan's podcast and website, Fractal Friends. Links: Fractalfriends.us2018-11-031h 14Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Making Everything Organic" with Armando DavilaWhat if we tried to make our society, spirit and lives organic and free of poison?2018-11-021h 16Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Freeing Our Voices" with Amber FieldAmber Field Amber Field is a musician, performer and master teacher. They use music and expressive arts as practices for healing and liberation for both individuals and communities. For them music and art are tools for activism, for personal and social change. They have amazing workshops the teach people how to fine and free their voices.Amber identifies as a genderqueer and non-binary. I personally identify as gender-fluid, and this opens us up to a rich conversation about both of our experiences with gender. Just as I like people to refer to me with he and him...2018-10-211h 11Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Bridging Indigenous & Modern Wisdom" with Daniel "El Suchi" GarciaEl Suchi was born in Guatemala he is a living bridge between his indigenous and European roots.In this episode we discuss healing trauma across generations. We open up about the importance and difficulty of uplifting people voices of indigenous and traditional peoples without co-opting them or pretending like they're are our own. We talk about the importance of leading with a positive vision of the future that inspires others and comes from listening to our hearts.2018-10-081h 42Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Transforming Conflict and The Future of Democracy" with Kenneth ClokeKenneth Cloke is one of the leading mediators in the world. This is a very special episode. Kenneth Cloke is a mediator, author, conflict resolution expert, and someone I have looked up to for years. The Fractal Friends podcast is Heavily inspired by the work Kenneth has done with conflict transformation and mediation. In this episode you will see the ways our world are intertwined and woven together through a powerful conversation about our perspectives and philosophies.2018-09-281h 42Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Demanding Justice in the Prison System" with Amani SawariLearn more about the Nationwide Prison Strike at www.prisonstrike.com.Visit Amani Sawari's website at www.sawarimi.org for ongoing information, resources and details about the prison strike.Sign up here to join or support the Millions for Prisoners’ Human Rights Coalition:The Daily Kos has a petition to demand the end of legalized prison slavery. Sign the petition here.Want to send letters to prisoners who have been retaliated against for their involvement with the strike? Here is a list of prisoners being retaliated against, organized by the Incarcerated Wo...2018-09-1836 minFractal FriendsFractal FriendsPrison Strike and "Something Else" with Duncan AutreyIn this episode I use my personal story to bring attention to the millions of men and women who continue to be trapped in the criminal-justice system. I list out the demands of the Nationwide Prison Strike that happened from August 21 - September 9th, 2018. I then tell a detailed story of my personal experience of getting caught up in the “justice” system that seemed to be more focused on punishment than on healing.2018-09-121h 10Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Creating Space for Self-Healing" with Ryan BeauregardThis episode is an interview with Ryan Beauregard. Ryan is the founder of We Share Earth, an organization committed to transforming grief & garbage into growth & gardens. He's also the manager of The Zendo Project. In this conversation we learn about his passion to support the creation of a sustainable society and culture by deepening our relationship with nature, learning what we can from it and getting out of its way. We talk about the ecological crisis, economics and spirituality, and we talk about the current resurgence of research into the role of psychedelics as medicine and the implications of...2018-09-041h 25Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Cultivating Radical Gratitude" with Barbara FordOn this episode Barbara shares what to do during The Great Turning. In these times of injustice, ecological crisis, and cultural dissociation, we talk about the tools to help us re-connect- to our hearts, our creative capacities, our communities, and our planet. Barbara explains what it means to live in a culture of disassociation and how we can all be empowered by radical gratitude.2018-08-101h 00Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"El rol constructivo de la música" con El Tipo EsteEn español - Una conversación profunda sobre la historia de hiphop cubano y su impacto en la cultura cubana. Hablamos de racismo, el poder de la música y del encuentro entre Harry Belafonte y Fidel Castro para hablar sobre el peligro y la oportunidad de la llegada de hiphop en Cuba.2018-08-0353 minFractal FriendsFractal FriendsEmbracing Life's Journey with Dr. Virginia SavageA conversation with the coach, professor and sports psychologist Dr. Virginia Savage.This is beautiful exploration about how to live life fully in the face of death, danger and all the mistakes we've made.We talk of our hero's journeys, finding purpose in life and the beauty of aging with conscious intention.2018-07-261h 00Fractal FriendsFractal FriendsRe-Humanizing Ourselves with Aryeh ShellAryeh Shell shares the power of story telling and how we can learn from the natural world to better understand our social and political systems.2018-07-121h 11Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"The Awakening Journey" with Dave RoomThis conversation is with the one of the creators of Pacha's Pajamas a children's book that uses augmented reality and great music to create a compelling transformation story. The conversation is a reflection on parenting, stewardship and the impact that we can have on our world and how we can inspire others to also act positively in the world.2017-11-091h 06Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Cambio Social Irresistible" con Vivian BatistaThis is the first Fractal Friends episode in Spanish. It is a conversation with racial and social justice activist Vivian Batista Ibañez from Havana, Cuba. This episode is in Spanish. For those who haven't totally learned Spanish yet, I'll soon try to post a transcript and translation at fractalfriends.us.Este episodio es el primero en español, y estoy muy emocionado compartirlo. Es una entrevista con la activista y organizadora Vivian Batista Ibañez. En este conversación hablamos sobre raza, música y la riqueza de intercambio social. Vivian es una luz brillante y estoy...2017-10-0600 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Grass, Mustangs, and Cowboy Wisdom" with Alan Dayn this episode we talk about Alan's efforts to help the wild mustangs and to sustainable systems for the long term health of the wild horses and of grass. The conversation takes us into various important themes, like: How do we create sustainable living systems when we have finite resources? How do we work with populations that are traumatized by the behavior of those that came before us? How do we find the unique purpose in each of our lives that inspires us to contribute to the world?2017-09-071h 06Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"An Honest Love Letter to America" with Al LetsonFractal Friends returns from a long hiatus with an episode called "An Honest Love Letter to America." The conversation with performer, podcaster and artist Al Letson is a provocative exploration of the beauty and challenges that face America. This interview was recorded in July of 2016, long before anyone imagined that Donald Trump could be President of the United States. As such, the conversation reveals a degree of optimism and clarity about the state of America that is hard to find today.2017-01-1754 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Transcending Political Polarization" with Steve McIntoshA lively and provocative discussion with author Steve McIntosh about how to evolve politics for everyone. We discuss politics from an integral lens and learn to embrace the power of an inclusive polarity to propel us forward.2016-06-131h 02Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Culture of Collaboration" with Dave SavageA conversation with collaboration consultant and author Dave Savage. We talk about how the leaders of the future will need to be able to collaborate, we reflect on being drops the rushing river of progress and how social change needs to be profitable. Dave is a friend and colleague of mine so the conversation is more intimate than usual.2016-05-1456 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Healthy Food Systems" with Nikki SilvestriNikki Silvestri is a lifelong advocate for food and climate justice. She is a true thought leader pushing forward our understandings of self and the systems we are a part of. Her passion for a better world and better leadership is clear and inspiring. I also play the ukulele in this episode.2016-04-2251 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Recapturing Afro-Cuban History" with Gloria RolandoIn this conversation we discuss growing up in Cuba, the process of becoming a filmmaker and the value of story in remembering our history.2016-03-2259 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Letting Life Show Up" with Barbara BashThe conversation takes us on a deep exploration of both art and spiritual practice and the intersection points between the two. One of the recurring themes here is about finding the courage to slow down and let life show up and the various things that we discover when we do that. When we listen and open our eyes to the world, the world comes alive around us. As it comes alive we find that the world is reflecting ourselves back at us, and as we engage we also find ourselves mirroring the world around us. The internal and the...2016-03-1159 minFractal FriendsFractal Friends"Martial Practice for Wellbeing" with Matt LucasIn this conversation we talk about the importance of being able to be with life as it is, with stress, aggression and all. Martial arts can help us with that and let us have some fun too.2016-02-101h 04Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Building Utopian Futures" with Johnny DruelingerIn this conversation we discuss creativity, sustainability and strategies for affecting social change. We also explore the nature of growing up and integrating our past and present into our future, both as individuals and as humanity.2016-01-281h 03Fractal FriendsFractal Friends"Original Blessing" with Danielle ShroyerIn this conversation Danielle and I discuss religion, social change, and finding our best selves.2016-01-1251 min