In this episode of Waves , Alexis Leiva sits down with longtime Sonoma County activist and community organizer Robin Latham for a heartfelt conversation about peace work, political activism, alternative culture, and the power of community. 

What begins as a chance meeting after a film at the Rialto Theater in Sebastopol unfolds into a rich exploration of Robin’s decades-long journey through anti-war organizing, environmental activism, collective living and grassroots movements in Northern California. Together, they reflect on the cultural legacy of the 1960s in Sonoma County, the importance of making “good trouble,” and the deeply human connections that sustain meaningful change.

The conversation also dives into Robin’s formative experiences living in Kenya as a teenager, traveling through India and Asia, navigating illness and caregiving, and finding resilience through activism and chosen community. 

Alexis and Robin explore themes of cultural identity, simplicity, compassion, spirituality, feminism, health sovereignty and the beauty of collaborative living. Woven throughout the episode is a shared love for Sebastopol and the unique spirit of creativity, openness and mutual support that defines the region. This is an intimate and inspiring dialogue about what it means to live with purpose, stay engaged in the world, and continue making waves with compassion, courage and connection.

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