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Join host Nancy Kahn for an important discussion on the emotional journey and the differences that adoptees and members of the adoption triad and extended families face due to different state laws and restrictions. Nancy identifies as a BIPOC, biracial, transracial adoptee who went through a closed adoption and has reunited with her birth parents and some extended biological relatives. She shares the story of another adoptee as told in a recent article in the New York Times as well as her own story. Listeners are invited to call in to share their feelings and needs related to their own experiences around access and equal rights in US and international adoptions. Listeners can call 1-510-8484425 or 1-800-958-9008 to join in this conversation.
Listeners can visit the archives at kpfa.org/program/talk-it-out-radio or iTunes, or contact our producers and hosts at:
The post The Right to Know the Story of Our Birth: Equality and Access appeared first on KPFA.
A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences.
The post Talk-It-Out Radio – March 21, 2021 appeared first on KPFA.
Host Timothy Regan welcomes Amy Wilson, who just released her book, Empathy for Change.
We discuss Amy’s vision for healthy social evolution, her own personal story, and we clear up a few things about empathy. Callers ask their own questions about setting up empathic systems where humans can collaborate and thrive together.
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In her new book: Empathy for Change, former White House entrepreneur-in-residence Amy J. Wilson dives into the intricate science of empathy, debunking common myths and sharing practical uses for a better society. Having built cultures of innovation and change across multiple sectors, she knows that when we do not design with compassion, we remove the humanity and closeness we have to one another.
The post Empathy for Change with Amy Wilson appeared first on KPFA.
Today is International Women’s Day! Join host Nancy Kahn in a conversation to honor the incredible capacity of women to meet needs despite the challenges of this world. If you are a self identified woman, what gems, wisdom or stories can you share with the world to contribute to other women about how to effectively meet needs? Share something you have learned that connects you to your greatness and power in your own world to meet precious needs.
Listeners are invited to call in to the show at 7:15 pm (dial 1-800-958-9008 or 510 848 4425) to participate in this conversation.
The post Women’s Greatness-Gems, Wisdom and Stories: What Women Have Learned About Meeting Needs Despite the Challenges of This World appeared first on KPFA.
Host Timothy Regan welcomes his friend Shawn to share a story about how he approached his landlords to ask for a break in his rent – a common experience in these times.
As we hear the story, Timothy reminds us of the helpful tips that come from the world of Nonviolent Communication, so that you listener can be more prepared and successful the next time you have a difficult conversation.
A difficult conversation is one where:
The post Tips on How to Handle a Difficult Conversation appeared first on KPFA.
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