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Circle HoldingCircles as a Path to Personal Transformation with Rob Smith
In this interview Rob and Julia discussed:
• Attended his first circle during lockdown for support
• Had transferable skills from being a personal trainer, knew how to give person space to speak
• Co-facilitates the circle at Uncommon Man – bring different skills and give each other support e.g. debriefing and planning
• Also has support through Whatsapp group with other men’s circle facilitators
• Charges for men’s monthly circle and a lot of this goes back into promoting sessions, including having a videographer there for marketing e.g. clips of breathwork to demystify what happens at the circle
• For venues, think of spaces li...2025-07-2752 min
Circle HoldingHow are you? Framing Your Questions for Open Hearted Answers with Julia and TessaFraming Your Questions for Open Hearted Answers
In this episode Julia & Tessa talk about how to create space for examining feelings:
Alternatives to "how are you" to create space for heart led conversation
Creating questions that lead to sharing stories
The value of lightness and humour
Starting shallow, going deep
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You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon ([https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/]
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Phase HeroRalph Ineson, Julia Garner | Fantastic Four: First Steps InterviewRalph Ineson and Julia Garner open up about portraying Galactus and Shalla-Bal / Silver Surfer in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps in this fun and informative interview hosted by Phase Hero's Brandon Davis. This interview contains no spoilers for the upcoming movie, rather it sheds a light on how the two performers played the cosmic MCU characters. This is part the Fantastic Four Takeover, which includes interviews, reviews, and more from Fantastic Four: First Steps events! Full Fantastic Four: First Steps Takeover schedule: Sunday - Pedro Pascal interview Monday - Julia Garner & Ralph Ineson interview Tuesday - Spoiler-free...2025-07-2110 min
Circle HoldingPoetry as a Gateway to Free Expression with Kate Clanchy MBE
Kate Clanchy – Writer and Teacher https://kateclanchy.com/
How to Grow Your Own Poem
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You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon ([https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/]
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Circle HoldingTaking Circle on Retreat: Cultivating Connection
In this episode, Tessa and Julia talked about how circle time can utilise the special environment of a retreat to deepen practices and sharing. They give some examples of where circle was used well and where it wasn't used at all.
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles here:
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Circle HoldingBoys, Masculinity & Rites of Passage with Davis J WilliamsWhat makes a man?
The focus of this episode is masculinity and the road to adulthood for young men. How do we take lessons from cultures that honour rites of passage and make that relevant to young men in the UK.
Who is helping our young boys to become men? Davis talks about how he has brought communities together to support vulnerable and at risk young men and boys.
Davis J. Williams is a world-class youth mentor, author of seven transformative books, and the powerhouse behind Manhood Academy Global—a BAFTA-nominated charity that’s reshaping how...2025-07-1347 min
Circle HoldingWhich Is For You? An Open or Closed Talking Circle with Julia and Tessa
In this conversation, Tessa and Julia talked about what open and closed circles are, what the benefits are and what you might consider when setting them up. Enjoy!
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon ([https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/]
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Get your free Start Your Circle Guide HERE
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon ([https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/]
(https://www.amazon.co...2025-07-1018 min
Career Coaching SecretsHow Julia Toothacre Turned a Quarter-Life Crisis into a Thriving Coaching CareerOn the Career Coaching Secrets podcast, host Rexhen Doda interviews LinkedIn Top Voice and career strategist Julia Toothacre. Hear her story from a quarter-life crisis to building a thriving coaching business and brand (Ride the Tide Collective). Julia discusses her unique path shaped by life events, key marketing strategies (LinkedIn, referrals), unexpected opportunities (LinkedIn Learning), balancing authenticity with growth, and valuable lessons learned about scaling and media presence. Get insights for taking control of your career and coaching practice.Find Julia Toothacre:Website: https://ridethetidecollective.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2025-05-1927 min
The Julia and Gino ShowRaising Men: A Navy SEAL’s Lessons on Fatherhood | The Julia and Gino Podcast ft. Eric DavisTimestamps:00:00 – Intro01:16 – Meeting Eric Davis, author of “Raising Men”02:30 – Parenting as Warefare: Symmetrical Vs. Asymmetrical04:50 – The Role of the Father In Modern Society06:48 – Pressure on children to make decisions before they’re ready11:31 – What Eric Davis Learned from the Seals13:23 – Does Eric Davis always live Authentically?15:45 – How Do you Avoid Taking Over?19:00 – Behavior Science in Parenting: The Playstation In The Pool22:47 – Understanding Each Child’s Unique Needs28:46 – Being Right Vs. Being Effective36:00 – Humility in Parenting – Being Right Vs. Being Effective38:37 – Compare Yourself to your Purpose – Being your Best Self42:53 – Firs...2025-05-0948 min
Earth BodyTransformative Group Conversations with Julia DavisToday, we're talking about transformative group conversations with facilitator and teacher Julia Davis.--Learn more about Julia:@circle_holdingBook: https://www.circleholding.org/bookTraining: https://www.circleholding.org/Podcast: https://www.circleholding.org/circleholdingpodcast—Earth Body aims to nurture cyclical wisdom through access to practices that bring us into dialogue with our inner and outer landscapes.Through a range of guest artists and teachers, we share classes aimed to support the holistic health of our bodies, our communities, and our planet....2025-04-0824 min
What School Didn't Teach MeGoing Against The Grain | You Are Not A Product of Your Environment, with Julia DavisAdvocacy comes in many forms. Some people march, some people preach, some people teach. Either way, it's so important for us to show the next generation that there is more in this world, than what they see. Join me and child advocate and founder of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, A Pledge to Children, Julia Davis as we talk about about her experience excelling beyond what she saw in her environment, and how she uplifts and educates young people do to the same. Connect with Julia!Instagram: @apledgetochildrenWEST...2025-04-011h 01
Circle HoldingHighlights and Reflections on Series 2: Our Favourite Bits! with Julia and Tessa
In this episode, Tessa and Julia shared their highlights of the past 14 episodes including:
the power of circles with children and young people (Roy Leighton, Sophie King-Hill and Nellie Harden)
the importance of embodiment in talking circles for the participants and as a circle facilitator (Henika Patel and Marta Fabregat)
the spectrum of circles from in your living room to an international, decades-old organisation (Nicky Yazbeck and Mike Irwin)
the gift of being authentic as a group facilitator rather than being 100% perfect or professional!
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You can order...2025-03-1912 min
The Parent Pivot Podcast"One Choice Away from Change" - Interview with Justin and Trish DavisWe long for relationships to be joyful and life-giving, right? So why do they often leave us wounded, broken and exhausted?
If you're looking to break the cycles that hurt your relationships with your adult kids and hold you back - you won't want to miss this edition of The Parent Pivot Podcast. Steve and Julia sit down with Justin and Trisha Davis about their new book - "One Choice Away from Change."
Resources mentioned on this podcast:
1. "One Choice Away from Change" by Justin and Trisha Davis.
2. RefineUs Ministries
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Circle HoldingWorking with Families: Meeting Children's Needs So They Can Thrive with Nellie Harden
In this episode, Tessa and Nellie (https://www.nellieharden.com/) talk about:
• Circles show up in all sorts of places like music groups and choirs
• Growth happens in relationship, not isolation, which makes circles perfect for change
• Modern life with devices and social media makes it hard for families to do active listening with each other
• Get clarity about your child’s learning language so your message gets through e.g. pictures, words, movement
• Playing loud music really helped to prepare the 12-18 year olds for listening later – think of your attendees’ nee...2025-03-0743 min
Circle HoldingOnline vs In Person Circle: Which One Do I Choose?with Julia and Tessa
In this episode, Julia and Tessa covered:
The benefits of both online and in person circles
The challenges of online and additional guidelines you might put into place
The additional work that an in person circle might involve in setting up the physical space
Examples of how both online and in person circles have worked with different demographics.
Get your free Start Your Circle Guide HERE
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)
Support our podcast. If...2025-03-0524 min
Circle HoldingSharing Sensuality in Circle with Henika Patel
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In this episode, Julia and Henika https://schoolofsensualarts.co.uk/ talked about:
How she transformed from a lawyer into a facilitator of sensual arts after realising she was disconnected from her body
Circle time was a catalyst for the journey: it created a space to talk about taboo topics without shame
Her ‘Shakti Circle’ focuses on t...2025-02-2841 min
Circle HoldingSex Education and Youth Advocacy Through Circle with Sophie King-Hill
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Circle Holding Non-Residential Retreat - London
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Support our podcast. If you love the conversations and would love for us to create a third series you can support our podcast by donating £5, £10 or any other amount:
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In this episode, Julia Davis spoke to Dr Sophie King-Hill (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/social-policy/departments/health-services-management-centre/staff/profile.aspx?ReferenceId=170453) talked about:
Beliefs around sexuality and youth lead to...2025-02-2142 min
Circle HoldingPeace Circles in Schools with Roy LeightonTransforming Conflict into Maturity
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In this episode, Tessa Venuti Sanderson and Roy Leighton (https://www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/roy-leighton/) talked about:
**For data on the impact of circles at Carr Manor School go to: **www.circleholding.org/podcast-episode-24
His involvement in Peace Circles being rooted in his childhood with Adverse Childhood Events
How circles can increase inclusion and belonging in schools – in 7 years only 7 days of exclusion ac...2025-02-1443 min
Circle HoldingYoga Nidra: A Deep Relaxation Technique for Settling in Circle
In this episode, Tessa and Julia discussed the technique of Yoga Nidra relaxations within circle time: (see FREE yoga nidra tracks below)
Useful settling technique in circle
Can be used for all different audiences (e.g. pregnancy, kids, perimenopause, fatigue
The participants can lie down or sit for this technique and should be as comfortable as possible
The facilitator stays sitting and alert to deliver the nidra - for the training you do not need to be a yoga teacher
There are different components in a nidra including body mapping, opposite qualities, setting an intention and themes can...2025-02-1213 min
Circle HoldingListening as Compassionate Leadership with Jenny BurrellBringing Nuance into Women's Fitness
In this episode, Tessa and Jenny Burrell (https://www.burrelleducation.com/) covered:
Learning the value of silence
How online circles can be just as powerful as in person ones but guidelines may need to be slightly different
You might think group coaching is about really cool questions but it's mostly about listening
The difference between feedback and reflection in circle
As group facilitators or circle holders we can be human rather than perfect and this makes us into more compassionate leaders
and much more!
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Circle HoldingPart 2: The Nuts and Bolts of Circle Facilitation with Mike Irwin
In this episode with Mike Irwin (michaelirwin.org), he and Julia discussed:
• It’s okay as a facilitator to be learning and not be perfect! People are looking for authenticity and not super-confident
• Your nervousness can be a gift to the nervous attendees
• The first part of starting the circle is to get present yourself as a facilitator
• You can start with a centring question e.g. ‘What’s preventing me from feeling comfortable here?’ or ‘What do I want to feel like at the end of the session?’
• As important aspect of guidelines is to open up the requirements around co...2025-01-3127 min
Circle HoldingStarting Your CircleLessons learned from Finchley Women's Circle
In this episode, Tessa Venuti Sanderson ask Julia Davis about her most recent circle, which is six months old. They cover who the circle was for, charging, venue considerations and much more.
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Circle Holding Non-Residential Retreat - London
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Get your free Start Your Circle Guide HERE
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking...2025-01-3025 min
The Trail and Error Podcast#84 Julia DavisOn this episode I speak to ultra runner and coach Julia Davis.
We turned this chat into a travelogue of sorts, talking about Julia's running experiences donning the GB vest to race in India, her love of a race over Cape Town's Table Mountain and her uncanny ability to attract snow and unseasonable weather as well as chatting about the Arc of Attrition podium and her coaching with Centurion Running.
Thanks again to all of you for listening. If you have a moment please, like, subscribe and if you have a few...2025-01-291h 04
Circle HoldingRunning Your Circle At Home (and Plant Medicine) with Nicky Yazbeck
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Circle Holding Non-Residential Retreat - London
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In this episode with Nicky Yazbeck (https://nickyyyoga.com/) and Julia, they covered:
• How Nicky holds a women’s circle for those who’ve experienced plant medicine
• Ayahuasca is a serious plant medicine and need to prepare through clean diet and other preparations
• A circle is important for creating a container for the experience
• There is a WhatsApp group important for the integration of what came up after taking the plant me...2025-01-2436 min
Circle HoldingEmbodied Listening: Using Focusing as a Technique in Circle with Marta Fabregat
For the video interview and transcript, go to https://www.circleholding.org/podcast-episode-19
In this interview with Marta Fabregat (https://martafabregat.com/), we covered:
How the practice of Focusing works
Focusing is listening from the body, but can’t separate the experience from the environment
Focusing is about the art of living rather than a method or technique
Marta and Tessa both share a short focusing practice
Focusing creates a pause and stillness through being more fully present and honouring your experience
With practice, it becomes natural to keep company with what’s happening internally all the...2025-01-1711 min
Circle HoldingTo Share or Not Share Expertise in Circle with Julia and Tessa
A common question is trainings is how to balance the role of facilitator and the role of being an expert within a workshop context, in which a talking circle will be one activity. For example, if you run a menopause workshop and teach the first part, how will you shift to a sharing circle where everyone doesn't just turn to you for answers? How do you create an atmosphere where people feel empowered to share their experience? Julia and Tessa share some reflections and tips on how to manage this issue of expertise and power dynamics.
Get 20...2025-01-1519 min
Circle HoldingPart 1: Diversity and Inclusion in Circle with Mike Irwin of Mankind Project
In this episode with Mike Irwin (https://mankindprojectuki.org/circles), he and Julia discussed:
the evolution of men's groups and GBTQ+ groups
how to introduce ice breakers and discussion starters
circle as a conduit for emotional breakthrough
the breadth of development opportunities through circle in the corporate world
how men's circles have changed and are addressing current challenges
Mike read English Literature at the University of London and graduated with first class honours before studying coaching psychology at postgraduate level. Mike has over twenty-five years’ experience in mentoring and facilitating and has worked as a coach for ov...2025-01-1037 min
Die Psychologinnen: Was ist los im Kopf?Mini-Folge 14: Emotionale Agilität (Susan Davis) - Flexibel mit Gefühlen umgehenIm heutigen Adventskalender-Türchen beschäftigen wir uns mit dem Thema Emotionale Agilität nach dem Buch der Psychologin Susan Davis. Was bedeutet es eigentlich, emotional agil zu sein? Emotionale Agilität bedeutet, offen für die eigenen Emotionen zu sein, sie zu akzeptieren und zu nutzen, um flexibler mit Herausforderungen umzugehen, bewusste Entscheidungen im Einklang mit den eigenen Werten zu treffen und unflexible Denkmuster und Verhaltensweisen loszulassen.Emotionale Agilität kann uns helfen, flexibler auf Herausforderungen zu reagieren und unsere Ziele zu erreichen.Hosts: Julia Pouly und Katja Tressel Musik von Coma...2024-12-1408 min
Circle HoldingNew Beginnings - An Antidote to New Year ResolutionsMaking a Circle for Winter Solstice and New Year
In this episode, Julia and Tessa talk about creating a circle to look back over the last year and forward to the year to come. This could be with a group of friends in your home or in a special class or workshop.
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Find more details about the Circle Holders Journey at https://www.circleholding.org/circle-holders-journey
In person trainings are available in London (non-residential) in March...2024-12-0117 minCircle HoldingThe Ups and Downs of Circle FacilitationHighlights of Series 1 plus Julia and Tessa's favourite and most challenging circles
In this final episode of Series 1 of the Circle Holding Podcast, Julia and Tessa reflect on what they learnt from the diverse circle facilitators who were interviewed. They also look back on their own experiences of being in circle and holding space, remembering magical moments and some challenging ones!
Get your free Start Your Circle Guide HERE
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)
For a signed copy from...2024-10-2013 minCircle HoldingFrom Monastery to Participatory Democracy with Andy Paice
In this episode, Julia and Andy covered:
• Participatory democracy is about a deeper level of democracy .e.g Citizen’s assembly to listen to diverse voices and find common solutions
• Danger of spiritual bypassing when engaged in spiritual practices at the expense of everyday relationships in society
• ‘Deep democracy’ tries to draw inner voices into democratic process as microcosm of outer world
• Talking in circle ‘until the obvious arises’ leads to real solutions
• Facilitator balances aim of meeting with making people comfortable to take part
• Appreciative enquiry to use imagination through crafts or drawing so that people have chance to express themselves...2024-10-1636 min
Growth & Grit - The PodcastHow Your Past Experience Can Help Your Next Big Goal Come to Light | #003Today on Growth & Grit - The Podcast, Julia Davis interviews Brandon Dennis, co-founder of Hermetic AI, about his journey from VP of Sales to launching an AI-driven tool aimed at doubling conversion rates. They discuss the challenges of transitioning into tech sales, the leadership lessons Brandon learned, and the grit needed to scale a business. Brandon emphasizes perseverance, setting mini-goals, and hiring the right talent. The episode ends with advice for young professionals and a shared commitment to ongoing collaboration between Julia and Brandon.Hermetic AI:https://www.hermetic.aiSupport the P...2024-10-1530 minCircle HoldingA Labour of Love: Building a Circle Holding Non Profit with Becoming Mum's Liz Allum
In this episode with Liz Allum of Becoming Mums, we covered:
• The importance of having co-facilitators to support with the skills to read the room and create a permissive atmosphere
• How being clear about what your demographic needs is more important than what you want to do (and will help you get funding)
• Talking to existing organisations or projects that work with your demographic to see how they work and what gaps in provision there are so you’re not reinventing the wheel but creating allies
• The importance of paying artists a proper fee for their time in providing a creative...2024-10-1341 minCircle HoldingAre Circles Woo Woo? with Julia and TessaHippy? New Age? Or completely normal? It depends.
In this episode, we covered:
Talking circles are called by different names, including conversation circles, listening circles, sharing circles and groups (women's groups, men's groups, girl's groups)
Circle time can be very straight forward or contain lots of ceremony - it depends on the purpose and the demographic
Ceremony can be missing in many people's lives and be enriching
Having familiar words or practices (or rituals) can create a sense of safety and familiarity that helps settle people's nervous systems
There's space for all sorts of different circles
If you're...2024-10-0911 minGrowth & Grit - The PodcastEpisode 002 - The Cashflow Quadrant: The Reality of Self Employment Where You OWN the JobOn today's episode of Growth & Grit, podcast host Julia Davis talks with Michelle Tremblay about the realities of self-employment. Julia reflects on her journey from film major to business consultant, sharing lessons learned along the way. They explore the cashflow quadrant, focusing on the unique challenges faced by self-employed individuals. Michelle, self-employed for 15-years, draws parallels between sports and business, emphasizing work ethic and balance.Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. S...2024-10-0844 minCircle HoldingSeparation, Ordeal, Return: Creating Men's Circles with Lee Stegels
In this episode, Julia and Lee covered:
• How men are often attracted to circle when they’re at crisis point
• The application process for the closed group after being part of an open one
• The structure of the meeting allows deep sharings to happen: ‘freedom within form’
• How he provides several opportunities to talk, with longer each time for more depth
• Silence can be part of a person’s allotted time
• Structure, intention and timeframe are three important aspects to consider
• Rites of passage for men include grief and facing fear
• Working with 14-16 year old boys involves matching then with a ‘man of trus...2024-10-0630 minCircle HoldingLet's talk MONEY with Julia and TessaShould talking circles be free, by donation or be paid for?
In this episode, Julia and Tessa covered:
The hidden costs and time spent in running a talking circle
Avoiding facilitator burnout by being compensated for your time
Different models for running a listening circle
Getting funding to make the circle free for participants to attend
Experiences of trying to run a circle by donation
You can pre-order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)
For a signed copy from Independent Book Store West...2024-10-0217 min
Life - An Inside JobInside shame with Julia Davis and Tessa Venuti SandersonAccording to Brenee Brown, shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging—something we’ve experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection.In this episode were talking about how listening circles can help to reduce the amount of shame we feel. How being witnessed can help us to accept and find love for ourselves. We also talk about how shame shows up for professional space holders, and how we can manage these difficult feelings in our work. My guest...2024-10-011h 08Circle HoldingChildren's Circles and Rites of Passage with Jane Bennett
In this episode with Jane Bennett, we covered:
• How a circle format can work well for sensitive topics in general and to differentiate it from puberty lessons in school in particular
• We talked about how having a conversation before the circle can help manage expectations of what will happen
• How circle time can lessen feelings of shame or embarrassment and increase positivity around taboo subjects
• When crafts or other ways of keeping hands and eyes busy can be advantageous
• Why the process of normalising talking about difficult subjects is so important and how circle facilitators achieve that
• How you adapt for th...2024-09-2934 minGrowth & Grit - The PodcastEpisode 001 - Heartfelt Lessons From DadIn today's inaugural episode of Growth & Grit, Julia Davis hosts her father Patrick in Dallas, sharing an inspiring journey that spans generations of hard work, humility, and resilience. The podcast covers a wide range of topics from his leadership experiences, wrestling, and the importance of kindness, lifelong learning, and adaptability, revealing how these principles have shaped his legacy in business. Grab a cup of coffee and watch Julia and Patrick in studio for this heartfelt conversation. Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with your friends! Your s...2024-09-2738 minCircle HoldingStop interrupting! Attunement and Reciprocity in Listening with Julia and Tessa
In this episode about listening with Julia and Tessa, we covered:
The importance of the listener being attuned and not having an agenda
How wonderful when listening is reciprocal and the listener isn’t trying to fix anything
The signs of someone not listening to you
How to do a Listening Partnership
The joy of a longer term Listening Partnership
That self-worth can grow as someone feels their voice is important
You can pre-order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)
For a signed co...2024-09-2521 minCircle HoldingCircle as the Container for Transformational Breathwork with Benedict Beaumont
In this episode, Julia and Ben covered:
How breathwork can be transformation and does involve deep feelings and going to somone’s edge
How to find look for a breathwork facilitator
Why framing and felt sense are the building blocks for creating an effective and safely held breathwork circle
Creating a sense of belonging for your participants
Fun and ice breakers as a corridor to deeper feelings
You can find out more about Benedict and Breathing Space HERE
You can join the Breathing Space Community HERE
Get your free Start Your Circle Guide HERE
You ca...2024-09-2233 minCircle HoldingHow to Hold Space for Big Feelings and Big Personalities with Julia and TessaManaging big, raw feelings and diverse personalities.
In this episode, we look at the common fear of new circle facilitators around managing big, raw feelings and diverse personalities. We discuss the balance between all feelings being welcome and allowing time for everyone to speak, between people being they're authentic self whether they tend to talk (a lot) or be very quiet and encouraging everyone to speak.
You can order our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)
For a signed copy from Independent Book Store...2024-09-1820 minCircle HoldingTeamwork Makes the Dream Work: The Joy of Collaboration with Red SchoolLearn how the Red School founders successfully collaborate in holding space
In this podcast, we aim to bring you insights into circle holding, whether you are an (aspiring) circle facilitator or attendee, through interviews with experienced circle holders and conversations between Julia and Tessa, the founders of Circle Holding.
This week's guests are Alexander Pope and Sjanie Hugo-Wurlitzer, the founders of Red School and authors of Wild Power and Wise Power, who are excellent space holders in their trainings. See what we covered in this episode below. You can find more about their menstruality work at https...2024-09-1539 minCircle HoldingWhat is Holding Space with Julia and TessaTaking responsibility for your group
In this episode we will be talking about the role of the circle facilitator.
When we talk to people about our book we are often asked the question: What is circle holding or holding space?
When we dreamed up the title of the book we knew exactly we wanted a step-by-step approach as you can see from the subtitle: "A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles" clarified our intention.
Included in this overview is the following:
*It is about having someone who takes responsibility for the space
...2024-09-1117 minCircle HoldingRadical Empathy Through Sharing Stories with Narrative 4's Lee KeylockHow the Story Exchange Method Brings Communities Together
In this episode, Julia talks to Lee Keylock of Narrative 4 and they covered:
Storytelling around controversial topics build community through revealing nuance
How exactly Narrative 4’s Story Exchange works through experiencing radical empathy in circle
That empathy starts with the courage and generosity to try to listen
Hearing your story told by someone else lets you see it in a new light
Facilitation is key to handle the emotional space and a co-facilitator helps keep the flow going
That there is nothing soft about the skill of facilitation and it im...2024-09-0835 minCircle HoldingWhat is a Circle? with Julia and TessaUnpacking what a talking circle is and how it's different from other group facilitation
In this podcast, we bring you insights into circle holding, whether you are an (aspiring) circle facilitator or attendee, through interviews with experienced circle holders and conversations between Julia and Tessa, the founders of Circle Holding.
Our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles is available at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/
Find details of the next free mini training and Q&A at https://www.circleholding.org and all our upcoming trainings.
In...2024-09-0414 minCircle HoldingOvercoming Imposter Syndrome & Stepping Into Group Facilitation with Kate Codrington
In this podcast, we bring you insights into circle holding, whether you are an (aspiring) circle facilitator or attendee, through interviews with experienced circle holders and conversations between Julia and Tessa, the founders of Circle Holding.
This week's guest is Kate Codrington, the author of the Second Spring and facilitator of circles as part of workshops and retreats around perimenopause. See what we covered in this episode below. You can find her and lots of resources at https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/
This episode will be reassuring for new circle facilitators and get lots of...2024-09-0130 minCircle HoldingWho we are - Our favourite talking circles with Julia and TessaAnd why we wrote a book about talking circles
In this podcast, we bring you insights into circle holding, whether you are an (aspiring) circle facilitator or attendee, through interviews with experienced circle holders and conversations between Julia and Tessa, the founders of Circle Holding.
Our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles is available at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/
Find details of the next free mini training and Q&A at https://www.circleholding.org and all our upcoming trainings.
In this episode, Julia and Tessa...2024-09-0112 min
Cover Stories: Spies, Books & EntertainmentTracking Putin's Propagandists - With Julia DavisJulia Davis joins us to discuss her new book: “In Their Own Words: How Russian Propagandists Reveal Putin’s Intentions.” Davis regularly monitors Russian state TV and posts videos and writes columns providing translations and context about some of the crazy things are being fed to Russian viewers. We talk with her about the odd collection of TV hosts, commentators and pundits who over the past several years have spun wild tales regarding the Kremlin’s intentions regarding Ukraine, paranoia over NATO, musing about possible Russian intervention in U.S. elections and amazingly – why nuclear war might be a good thing. ...2024-08-0831 min
Da Boss Experience PodcastIs Entrepreneurship Your True Purpose - Ep. 143 - w/Julia KushnirSend us a textIn today's world, it's easy to feel like becoming an entrepreneur or starting a business is the only way to leave your 9-to-5 or find success. The question you have to ask yourself is...Is entrepreneurship right for you?Join me and my special guest, Julia Kushir, a real estate expert and entrepreneur, as we dive deep into the realities of starting an online business and replacing your 9-to-5 income. The great thing about Julia, she has decades of experience as a business owner and e...2024-07-2347 minCircle HoldingTrailer for the Circle Holding podcastWith excerpts from guest speakers
The first episode of the Circle Holding Podcast dropped on 1st September 2024..
You can orderr our book Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circle-Holding-Practical-Facilitating-Talking/dp/1805013157/)
To learn more about facilitating circles you can join one of our trainings:
https://www.circleholding.org
Circle Holding Fundamentals - introductory 3 hour workshop
https://www.circleholding.org/circle-fundamentals
Circle Holding Facilitator Training - 3 month training
https://www.circleholding.org/circle-holders-journey
Circle Holding Book Club - a fun way to work through the exercises
https...2024-07-0202 min
Ranking The Beatles#89 - Lady Madonna with Davis Rogan (pianist, host DJ Davis' Tasting Notes))After spending a year and half out firmly planted in psychedelia, The Beatles returned to Earth at the beginning of 1968 with "Lady Madonna," a Paul-penned tune that pays tribute to the strength of women, a topic he mines throughout his career. The song also serves an homage to New Orleans' piano legend and rock and roll trail blazer Fats Domino, and marks maybe the first time the band created their own intentional throwback to the early rock and roll of their youth. It's a grooving song with a fantastic shuffle from Ringo, some great faux-horn vocals from George and...2024-06-131h 10
A Deeper LookPaige Davis: Trading Spaces & Telling SecretsSummaryPaige Davis, the former host of Trading Spaces, shares her journey from being a dancer and actress to becoming the face of a home renovation show. She talks about the impact of Trading Spaces on the home renovation industry and how it launched HGTV and DIY approaches to home improvement. Paige discusses how she landed the role on Trading Spaces and the challenges she faced as a host without a background in interior design. She also emphasizes the importance of networking, advocating for oneself, and surrounding oneself with people who believe in you. In this conversation...2024-06-1058 min
The Julia La Roche Show#166 Nancy Davis: 'Whatever They Say, The Opposite Happens' — Fed Meeting Reaction, Why Inflation Is Here To Stay, And The Opportunity For InvestorsNancy Davis, founder and portfolio manager of Quadratic Capital Management, joins The Julia La Roche for episode 166 to react to the May Fed Meeting and the Federal Reserve's decision to keep rates unchanged.
In this episode, Nancy shares that inflation is a persistent issue that cannot be easily resolved. However, she sees this as an opportunity for investors, as many people do not have inflation-protected bonds or exposure to the rates market in their core bond portfolios. Nancy notes that during the last period of high inflation in the 1970s, people often turned to commoditie...2024-05-0238 min
Blurred LinesEmbracing Life's Spectrum: Julia Vahry's Odyssey from Policing to Performance ArtHave you ever met someone whose life reads like a blockbuster movie script? That's precisely who we sit down with today – Julia Vahry. This powerhouse of a woman, once policing the streets, now charts her course through the high-stakes world of insurance, her name synonymous with leadership and success. But Julia's story doesn't rest there; her tapestry of life includes the thrills of competitive skiing and cycling, the melody of music, and the heartwarming role of ambassador for kids' trout fishing. She even dabbles in the transformative art of acting, showing us that the path to fulfillment is never a...2024-04-191h 12
The Level Down Podcast"Julia Garner Joins MCU as Iconic Villain + Top Marvel Films & Gaming News!" Ep.37Exciting news alert! Hollywood sensation Julia Garner is set to bring a fresh take to an iconic comic book villain in the highly anticipated upcoming MCU film. In other entertainment updates, we'll dive into the top Marvel films that have captured audiences' hearts and imaginations over the years. But that's not all! Fans of the beloved Splinter Cell series, rejoice! A remake is on the horizon, promising to deliver the stealth-action thrills that made the franchise a household name. And for our younger audience members, Xbox is launching educational gaming podcasts designed to make learning fun and interactive for...2024-04-0846 min
Wellness in a Chaotic WorldLife After Breath: You are Worthy of Complete Wellness with Julia ChristineJulia Christine is the host of the Life After Breath podcast where she uses a morning breath practice as the entryway to discovering an awareness of ourselves so that we can move into complete wellness. She is an awareness and mindset coach who has helped hundreds of people change their habits and find success losing weight and discovering a sense of self. Julia is passionate about breaking down the societal and generational structures and narratives that keep us stuck and takes an approach of curiosity and exploration... without judgment.If you’re interested in learning more or...2024-01-2348 min
Life - An Inside JobCyclical Living Unwrapped featuring Julia DavisCyclical Living Unwrapped explores the gifts and challenges of cyclical life with experts in menstruation, perimenopause and cyclical living.This podcast is brought to you by Leora and Kate of Woman Kind. In this episode bursting with spring/summer vibrancy, we'll hear Julia's experience of perimenopause cycles, managing chronic health challenges with cycle awareness, how to navigate perimenopause alongside teenagers, plus much more.Julia Davis is Founder of Yoga Teachers Forum an organisation providing continued education opportunities for Yoga Teachers. She is co-founder of The State of Birth Symposium an annual event created for birth e...2023-10-2834 minDa Boss Experience PodcastIs Entrepreneurship For You - Ep. 104 - w/Julia KushnirSend us a textIn today's world, it's easy to feel pressured to start a business and break free from the 9-to-5 grind. But is the entrepreneurial dream right for everyone?Join me and my special guest, Julia Kushir, a real estate expert and entrepreneur, as we dive deep into the realities of starting an online business and replacing your 9-to-5 income. From sharing our personal journeys to providing invaluable insights, we'll help you unlock the entrepreneur within and determine if this path is truly for you! If you're passionate about...2023-10-2447 min
Kremlin FileJulia Davis and the Russian Propaganda MachineOlga and Mo speak with Julia Davis, a Russian propaganda specialist and the woman behind the Russian Media Monitor about the machinery behind Russian propaganda and how it is disseminated to audiences in Russia and the West. We get the low down on the current narratives and how they have changed from the past, and how Russian propagandists reacted to the Prigozhin saga and much much more.Julia Davis: "It doesn't matter whether you care about Russia or not. Russia cares about you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-09-211h 03
The Merwomanist PodcastChasing Waterfalls: Black Mermaids Founder Julia Mallory on Grief, Care, and HealingTrigger Warnings:
child loss, Covid pandemic
Summary:
Welcome Back to the Merwomanist Podcast with Mami Melusine. On this third episode of my grief and mermaids series, I interview Black Mermaids Brand founder Julia Mallory. Julia Mallory is a writer, multi-modal artist, healing facilitator, and entrepreneur. She created her company around her poetry collection, Black Mermaids, which envisioned the transformation of people lost to the transatlantic slave trade into mermaids, a story also depicted in her picture book, Kareemah and the Black Mermaids. She uses her writing, creativity, and community work to create collective...2023-09-0255 min
Brydon &Julia DavisRob Brydon welcomes comedic genius Julia Davis to his podcast. The duo delves into the origins of their iconic collaboration, sharing stories about the cult hit "Human Remains" and their undeniable comedic chemistry. Julia also paints a vivid picture of touring alongside Steve Coogan! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2023-08-241h 04
The RevEngine™ PodcastAligning Strategies with Guided Selling and Revenue Intelligence with Julia Nimchinski and Justin MichaelIn this episode, Jeff has an incredible chat with Julia Nimchinski and Justin Michael - two visionary leaders in B2B revenue innovation. Through the co-founding of HYPCCCYCL and authoring "Reinventing Virtual Events" together - these insightful pros offer so much for you to learn about re-imagining go-to market strategies. They stress the importance of building relationships with customers, making them the stars of events, and following up to build a community.Key takeaways from this discussion include: flipping the script by having sales and marketing superstars coach others on their methodology; putting your audience first versus...2023-05-1046 min
Silicon CurtainJulia Davis - Russian Disinformation Operations Populated by Rogue’s Gallery of Toxic Propagandists.The Putin regime has been widely exploiting the vulnerabilities of global social media platforms, using bots and trolls to promote specific stories and narratives. But Russian propaganda does not work how most people think it does. The interventions of the trolls and agitators often fail to directly promote pro-regime narratives in political discussions but do succeed in distracting people from having open discussions that are critical of the state. Welcome to the counter-intuitive world of Russian disinformation operations, populated by a rogue’s gallery of toxic yet highly effective propagandists.
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Ranking The Beatles#135 - Getting Better with guest Debbie Davis (singer, musician)The yin and yang of Lennon and McCartney are rarely so perfectly on display as they are in the chorus of "Getting Better." Paul's eternal optimist, "I've got to admit it's getting better, a little better all the time" runs right up against the sardonic side of John: "It can't get no worse." On this Sgt. Pepper tune, they find meld an upbeat, bouncy melody with darker, quite self-aware lyrics about the worst parts of one's personality, and the human want to better one's self when love is involved. Sometimes we forget these guys are actually human, and made...2022-10-111h 14
Horror Movie Survival GuideHMSG Interview Tarik Davis! "Predator 2"HMSG Interview Tarik Davis! "Predator 2"Tarik Davis is an actor/writer/avid pop culture consumer based in New York City with a 20 year history of acting, performing improv and writing comedy. He strives to cross-pollinate performance styles and audiences in all his work. Currently you can see Tarik on The Amber Ruffin Show (two seasons available on Peacock TV) as Amber’s announcer, side kick and real life friend!Tarik has appeared in multiple commercials and television shows such as Late Night with Seth Meyers, Ray Donovan, Friends From College, Last Week Tonight: wit...2022-09-121h 05
Woo Woo in The Real WorldAn Invitation to Wholeness, Healing and Hope with Amy Julia Becker*This is a legacy episode from the earlier version of this show called "Unleash Your Soul Song" with Becki Fleischer.
Are you struggling with pain or loss? Are you concerned about the things that divide us? On today’s show we’re joined by award-winning author, Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about healing that goes beyond wellness and miraculous physical transformations. We’re exploring her new book, “To Be Made Well: An Invitation to Wholeness, Healing and Hope” and how we —personally and collectively— can heal in a very comprehensive way – body, mind, and soul.
If you’re feeli...2022-04-0456 min
Life - An Inside JobStuck in perimenopause - with Julia DavisToday we’re talking stuckness. Specifically feeling stuck in perimenopause. But feeling stuck, frozen, ignored, trapped, dead-ended, stiffed… whatever you call it, is something that we can all relate to. There’s a lot spoken about the overwhelm from being too busy in perimenopause, but almost none about how it is when it’s not busy enough. Except perhaps in our heads! Julia Davis is a yoga teacher, mentor and trainer, a specialist in women’s health, and the founder of Yoga Teachers Forum. Julia shares her experience of perimenopause, and of stuckness along with ti...2021-11-2452 min