Inclusive Activism

Welcome back to the podcast! This podcast is going to be a bit of a departure, as these things are just my thoughts and opinions about what might happen in the coming year. We will look at 2018 through the lens of an Inclusive Activist.

As far as the podcast goes this is something a bit new. I am looking at some themes and ideas that came together in 2017 and last year I felt I was ahead of the curve in talking about the need for self care in 2017. This time I am not saying to abandon self care at all I am more looking at themes which may crystallize in the future or things I think we need to keep an eye on for 2018 – Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

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Google Play Link

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SO if this made you think something, if you have a question or even more shocking a critique let me know. You can call me at 860-576-9393

This space is a place to talk back ask me questions, hit me with scenarios of how to react to situations real time. Depending on how good your stuff is I will give it my “first take response” or if it’s good it might be a future podcast!

Also as always if you’re interested in booking me to bring the power of inclusive activism to your organization you can always do so at [email protected] or you can learn more about this organization at www.inclusiveactivism.com

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Today’s podcast features my Partner Michelle Dew Communications Faculty at Paradise Valley Community College. Re-Appraisal is about trying to see the good in bad things or a way to reframe a negative experience.

On the podcast today we learn how to to it, what are some of the problems with it with Diversity and Inclusion and putting it on others, and how to use this practice ourselves.

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Teaser: There are moments – glimpses of time where we are on the very edge of greatness, where we have no idea that if we could summon one more second, one more attempt, one more push we would breakthrough. But it hurts, it is painful, it is uncomfortable – it is just too much so we back off – we ease up, we retreat and withdraw. Although not all of us do some learn how to manage it

Today’s podcast is the possibility of the pain threshold.

Today we will talk about:

What is the pain threshold?

When do we push – when do we rest – how can we get comfortable being uncomfortable?

What are the small things we can do with our experiences with the pain threshold to empower ourselves to become better.

Good to be with you on the podcast for today. Our topic for today is to push our own personal leadership to get a bit better ourselves. Michelle seemed to notice a pattern with the podcast topics and downloads. The podcasts which were about topics which were about ourselves – which were about getting better as a person seemed to have the most downloads. And I wonder is this the case?

With this podcast I will need to project a bit inot the future with what I see may happen in the near future. Since I focused on writing two podcasts this weekend to record two next weekend. So looking into the future a bit. I had an interesting conversation about a potential Ad sponsor on the podcast which was cool. I will have been a part of a panel interview as a moderator for, More than a Word at ASU West. This will have been a true watershed moment for me as this will be my first time sharing space with one of my Native heroes Amanda Blackhorse. She was a major focus of the documentary More than a Word which focuses on the negative effects of Mascots Stereotypes on Native people. One of my highlights was Amanda Peltier and Amanda Blackhorse shared my event on Facebook! How cool!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

This week I will have done the screening of More than a Word

I will have given my first persuasive speech on why participants should be in DI.

I am now a graduate of Valley Leadership Advance – hooray for me!

Other than that this is a planned break time for me – I had been running pretty hot and heavy the past few weeks and resting is a part of positive activism

Self Care: This is a projection

Lift X5 a week which – is really needed this will be my first 5 day week in a long time

Got 3X cardio one will be a lifting session, another will be a hike or outdoor speed work, and the last I am hoping will be a friends crossfit gym

And Meditated for 4X for at least 10-15 mins didn’t do much this week due to the holiday weekend

I will get a lot of sleep over this Thanksgiving weekend which is positive

And started some training with the dogs this weekend which is needed because they need some stability.

So on to the podcast for today! The Pain Threshold.

First thing: What is the pain threshold?

The threshold of pain or pain threshold is the point along a curve of increasing perception of a

Teaser: I have heard it said that if you know something to be true, but act as though it isn’t the case then the next effect is you don’t really understand its truth. For example if you know something but never use, it never take action on it, – if you can fly but never do – does it even matter? Similarly if you know about Racism, Sexism, Classism, Orientation-ism – but don’t do anything against it – do you really know?

Today’s podcast is on Performing Woke but acting like your still asleep – or OK well DO something about it!!!

Today we will talk about:

Welcome back to the podcast!

As far as the podcast goes I have the ability and am awaiting the means to start advertising again a bit more. Which should be interesting, I think this will be the one I push a bit so if you are a new listener welcome. If you have been a longtime loyal listener thank you for your continued support and listens.  Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

Went to Aire Libre Elementary school to talk about the cost of violence and anger associated with Labels – expound

In talks with North Canyon High school to do some work with Nonviolent Communication as a means to understand with and find new avenues to dialog with others

Was the MC at a screening of More than a Word with Special Guest Amanda Blackhorse and Jacob Meders – got to meet one of my heroes in person

Also got recognized by a few different grad teacher for a good job that night and that felt good.

Closed the Month of gratitude

Saw the effects in my Emerging Leaders Students which was deeply gratifying.

Self Care:

Lift X3 a week which was great considering I have been sick all week!

Got no Cardio done this week which is a concern that is one of the areas that for some reason I am allowing to slack even knowing that I have a bit of high blood pressure already I need to get back on that again soon

And Meditated for 3X for at least 10-15 mins and will need to get another day in

I am well on the road to recovery from what I am guessing was a muted flu this past week so that is postive

So on to the podcast for today! How the white working class just got sacrificed at the altar of the rich.

First thing: The whole idea of woke is a problem for me. I think it is because it seems like a status one can achieve and hold without effort. I am certainly not woke – I understand some things but still when confronted with a bold new prospect – akin to the black men should if you love and care about the true future of black men might need to happen segregated. That thought shocked me – and sadly my first thought was a me based concern. I was thinking about how much I would miss them in my space – BUT the truly more woke thought would be I

Teaser: How do you choose to treat an enemy who just got hurt. Do you gloat? Do you laugh? Do you pile on while they are down? Do you try to make it hurt more so they learn their lesson? Or when they go low – do we go high?

Today’s podcast I think that class just Trumped Whiteness or Whiteness may have just been crucified at the altar of the rich.

Today we will talk about:

How Trump used the notion of Whiteness as being under attack and was in need of rescue to position himself for this moment

What just happened how did the White working class just Lost Hard with the Tax Reform Bill – just like I predicted it would

Now what?

Welcome back to the podcast! I actually had written two other podcasts before this one but I am so discouraged and distraught with the senate passing the GOP tax reform bill, I had to write something today and get it out for tomorrow.

As far as the podcast goes I have the ability and am awaiting the means to start advertising again a bit more. Which should be interesting, I think this will be the one I push a bit so if you are a new listener welcome. If you have been a longtime loyal listener thank you for your continued support and listens.  Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

Went to Aire Libre Elementary school to talk about the cost of violence and anger associated with Labels – expound

In talks with North Canyon High school to do some work with Nonviolent Communication  as a means to understand with and find new avenues to dialog with others

Was the MC at a screening of More than a Word with Special Guest Amanda Blackhorse and Jacob Meders – got to meet one of my heroes in person

Also got recognized by a few different grad teacher for a good job that night and that felt good.

Closed the Month of gratitude

Saw the effects in my Emerging Leaders Students which was deeply gratifying.

Self Care:

Lift X3 a week which was great considering I have been sick all week!

Got no Cardio done this week which is a concern that is one of the areas that for some reason I am allowing to slack even knowing that I have a bit of high blood pressure already I need to get back on that again soon

And Meditated for 3X for at least 10-15 mins and will need to get another day in

I am well on the road to recovery from what I am guessing was a muted flu this past week so that is postive

So on to the podcast for today! How the white working class just got sacrifed at the altar of the rich.

First thing: So first how did we get here. Trump really played the working class white people in this country – and to me working class does NOT mean poor – it does not mean middle class, it means basically anyone below the 80% that would mean anyone making $500,000 and below. If you make below that amount these were the groups specifically targeted by Trump in his bid to get elected in the 2016 presidential campaign.

The targeting of working class whiteness was intentional and specific. There is no doubt the world is changing and changing pretty fast right now. Before it was a

Teaser: Do you know what I LOVE, when I feel supported, when I feel like people are behind me and believe in me, when people cheer me on to do my best. But what happens in a world of performers without an audience or fans?

Today’s podcast is on the importance of being a fan.

Today we will talk about:

Are we self obsessed?

What is a mark, and is it cool to be one?

What would the world look like with more fans?

Welcome back to the podcast! So the goal as of the writing of this was to record two podcasts today, we will need to see how that goes… But I recorded the DACA podcast and had some technical issues (of my own making I might add) So I need to re-record that and see if we can this one on Fandom in as well!

So the podcast so far is not doing anything too spectacular at the moment. No giant download days but I have not been able to promote it as much as I would like. We are sticking to the plan  to get a few one hit one topics built for the next few weeks. But we are now over seven months into the inclusive activism podcast project and I am wondering how things are going? What do you like what do you not like…? Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

Starting and closing Emerging Leaders and finishing COM101 respectively.

Looking at trying get a film screening at ASU West Camps about the effects of Native Mascots.

Took students to a screening of Below the Fold for Hispanic Heritage Month

And will be meeting some friends tomorrow to do some more good work around the folks from Anytown!

Self Care:

Lift X4 a week which was great

Got 1X Cardio done this week camelback mtn, but no focus other wise

And Meditated for 1X for at least 10-15 mins but that isn’t going great either

But I did get to sleep in and rest for awhile unexpectedly which was good

And did some arts and crafts for Dia De Los Muertos which was fun – although still undone

So on to the podcast for today! On Fandom and how they do the damage – and how we buy into them, and what we can do to widen our out-group connections…

First thing: Why do I think there is a scarcity of fandom.

I think it is a bit cultural right now, I think it is part of parents getting a sense of their identity as being do it all parents which has put a hyper focus on children and their developments and achievement which has made a culture of being very self-interested. Parents blog about the experience of being a parent and then measure themselves on their successes by the achievements – or secretly deficiencies of their children.

I also feel that social media rewards me centered self-sharing. With Insta’s hearts, with Facebook likes, and silly metrics like snap streaks – (side rant – don’t get it just days texted in a row – does this really mean you have a deep connection) is it public evidence of the depth of a friendship? I don’t understand it myself.

I see these things combining as a major part of our just look good culture. The focus is on looking like you have it all together – NOT on being a good or whole

Teaser: Is it really true that somehow we are biogenetically hardwired to not feel a sense of care and empathy for those different than us. Am I as an inclusive activist even subject to this threat? How can I be inclusive if I am hard wired to not care about the pain of others?

Today’s podcast is on The Racial Empathy Gap.

Welcome back to the podcast! The last two weeks have been really fantastic and I am very appreciative of the time I have had to spend some quality time the last few weekends with friend and family

So as far as podcast updates go, I had the podcasts first email this past week and it was very cool because I was asked to speak on activism and self care and how to avoid activist burnout sadly I had to turn down the opportunity to speak at the We the People Summitt sponsored by some great forward thinking folk who needed some different thoughts on diversity inclusion and activism.  It really sounded like an amazing opportunity but sadly I am out of town for an Emerging Leaders Retreat. That is the second opportunity I am having to miss to do inclusion work but at least Emerging Leaders is a form of inclusion work as well. But if you have an opportunity to connect with me and create some synergy – Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

Its been 4 meeting since I have joined the opportunity Valley Leadership Advance – it is for people who do leadership in AZ but are not yet considered pillars in the community – its been ok

I’m scheduled to get ready for my service event with VLA on 11/18 with Habitat for Humanity which should be interesting since I have never done service with that organization

Did service last night with howl-o-ween – it’s a fund-raising event with the Phx Zoo which I know causes some problematics but it overall is a good if imperfect event which does help conservation efforts across the globe and it provides a safe place for Halloween activities too

I’ll be looking doing a lot more service over Nov which will do a lot to help me cultivate gratitude and I really want to make Nov a month of appreciation.

Self Care:

Lift X4 times a week which was good but one short of my goal however I am needing to heal a nagging injury

Got 3X Cardio done this week which is very cool

And Meditated for 3X for at least 10-15 mins as well

Won my first flag football playoff game this morning which means a lot to me

Had a friend Luke Black over last week and it had been a while we are very good for each other to keep me active and keep him balanced and as joyful as we can manage!

So on to the podcast for today!

First: What is the racial empathy gap? This notion comes from a well-documented psychological phenomenon behind what I’d overheard. Morten B. sent along an essay by Jason Silverstein in which he reviews the literature on the racial empathy gap. All things being equal, if you show a person an image of a dark- and a light-skinned person being harmed, they will most likel

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Teaser: I hear all the time about Real Americans – who is and who is not. All the time! And as a Native American I get to listen to a lot of people who here SECOND, about their thoughts on immigration, all the time. How they hate DACA or criminalize DAPA parents – and as a Native Person I would point out no one “followed the process to get here”

Today’s podcast is on Immigration – DACA and DAPA and the way forward in the view of an inclusive activist

Welcome back to the podcast! Its been a while since I have been able to record, so I am enjoying the opportunity to sit down and get to talk with you. Its been a good 3 weeks since I have had the chance to sit down and really podcast!

So the podcast experienced a really positive week in that I didn’t really run any ads for new listeners. But we had some strong downloads none the less. The last podcast I will have posted as of this date is the interview with Eric of New Found Power, and it has been a minute since I have posted and interview. But it seems like the single issue podcasts overall are more of a hit. But its nice to see the podcast stand on its own with downloads even when I don’t push it. And tonight I have a voicemail! Which is a nice change of pace. Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

Its been 3 meeting since I have joined the opportunity Valley Leadership Advance – it is for people who do leadership in AZ but are not yet considered pillars in the community – its been ok

I met with friends to see how we might assist the undocumented

I finished COM101 which helps to wake folks up

And this Wednesday I will hold a Civil Conversation Series: DACA Allies Training

Self Care:

Lift X5 times a week so far so good

Got 2X Cardio done this week which is very cool

And Meditated for 3X for at least 10-15 mins as well

And I finally had a full weekend off of work!

So on to the podcast for today! I wanted to look at Immigration from an Inclusive Activist and Native’s Perpective

First thing: We all are immigrants to America, even natives however we did walk here first. But that is immigrating. With that said in Western Society we talk like the white Europeans were the first to get here. When people have to migrate they don’t do so because life if awesome or amazing. No one moves because life is awesome they move because the need the opportunity for a better life.

That is why we as Native people originally came to the United States – there are many theories on how or why we did so. The land bridge theory, the theory of potential explo

Teaser: So this thing, this ….. thing! This is the thing that creates war, murder, rape, and even genocide. This thing keeps you from people who could change your LIFE. It could be the partner of your dreams. It might be your new best friend, but They Are Not In Your GROUP! So they might as well be damn dead to you!

Today’s podcast is on the effects of In Group and Out Groups.

TRIGGER WARNING: I objectively say a few stereotype words ONCE to look at the effects of these words in an academic or scientific sense – once they are stated and made clear I use them as the ___ – word as is traditionally done.

Welcome back to the podcast! I was able to podcast just last week and I felt like that one went well, That one was more raw and visceral – which means Sara is going to have a harder time with that sadly.

So the podcast experienced an all time high yesterday, 105 downloads in a DAY! Wow! That makes me so excited! Still would like to see that on download day but again this is a small fragile thing and it is going to take a bit of time and that grind process is very good for me and my ego. I am also planning on getting out a series of one topic podcasts in the next little bit to see how the downloads go for those topics. So far we are looking to get a few one hit one topics built for the next few weeks. But we are now six months into the inclusive activism podcast project and I am wondering how things are going? What do you like what do you not like…? Please remember you can email me at [email protected] or leave me a voicemail at 860-576-9393. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Also remember to rate and review us on iTunes, or Stitcher, or if you could please share the podcast on social media, All these things go a long way to making a significant difference for us here at the inclusive activism podcast. Also please subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play as these are great ways for me to show “proof of work to potential sponsors”. It would also go a long way in getting my producer Sara paid for her work someday too!

So checking in on my Activism:

I went to a new leadership opportunity Valley Leadership Advance – it is for people who do leadership in AZ but are not yet considered pillars in the community

Got to meet about 50 professionals in the valley and that was great

Was unable to be at the protest on Tuesday when President Trump was downtown here in Phoenix but we did by some Gatorade and Granola bars for those in attendance which IS a form of activism!

I however MISSED the rally for solidarity this past Sunday evening – we had a birthday party scheduled for my partners father and that was great but it was also hard to miss this one.

Self Care:

Lift X5 times a week so far so good

Got 3X Cardio done this week which is very cool

And Meditated for 4X for at least 10-15 mins as well

And I hope by now we have decorated for in the house for Halloween which is a biggie in the household

So on to the podcast for today! In Groups and Out Groups and how they do the damage – and how we buy into them, and what we can do to widen our out-group connections…

First thing: First what are in-groups and why do we defer to then so strongly? Well honestly it starts in the womb scientists have noted we have a strong preference for people who have the same accent as we do. Yes we start to identify with our clan, group or family even that early. There is even some evidence that we are hard wired to only identify with up to 50 to 150 people, see we are wired to defer to a tribal type connection. Which is a major issue for us in a global society.

You do it too, think and refl

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Enjoy my interview with one of the masters of thought and motivation with legend Eric Thomas creator of New Found Power fitness trainers, creator of New Found Power Labs/Gear a fitness clothing and supplement company, co-owner of Lift Gym in the greater Wausau area with 3 locations!

He is also guitarist of the band The Will, and is a sculpture of iron and steel with his company Echo Scapes, and also just launched meal deliver service 180 cuts serving the greater Wausau Area as well.

Eric and I have been friends for a long time and we talk about our dreams to be leaders of men and women years ago while working with my parents. We are both people who really could have chosen to lead in much more negative ways as we have the capacity to be more of cult leaders.

But Eric in helping people meet their fitness, dietary, but more so life and dream goals. Eric is one of the more inspirational and motivational people I have ever met, and he is one of my best and most cherished friends.

With that enjoy the interview with the Master of Mental Motivation and Spiritual Persistence Eric Thomas!

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The Will

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