In this episode of Depth Dialogues, we had the honor of speaking with Rhonda Magee, JD, a leading voice in mindfulness-based social justice, legal education, and contemplative leadership.As a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law and the author of The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness, Rhonda spent over two decades pioneering the integration of contemplative practices into legal studies, social activism, and personal transformation. Her work highlighted how awareness, compassion, and soulfulness can foster healing in individuals and communities.In our conversation, we explored the role of mindfulness in addressing systemic bias and injustice, examining how awareness and contemplative practices can challenge deep-seated patterns of inequality. Rhonda discussed the inner work of racial healing and its profound impact on collective transformation, emphasizing the necessity of self-awareness in fostering meaningful social change. We also discussed the intersection of soulfulness, presence, and depth psychology, considering how these elements contribute to a more holistic approach to justice and healing. Rhonda also shared methods for connecting inner healing to meaningful, sustained activism, emphasizing the importance of integrating personal transformation with efforts to build a more just and compassionate world.

Hosts: Dr. Kirk Schneider and Tyler Gamlen Music Composition: Tyler Gamlen and Joe Vanderhoff Music Performance: Joe Vanderhoff Motion Graphics and Logo Design: Ugly Owl Films Recording and Editing: Tyler Gamlen