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Can we change only one person, ourselves, and still effectively change the world? Host, Marlena Willis, talks with Dr. Renato Almanzor about his work as a Transformation Catalyst, where he draws on lessons learned from 30 years of activism for social change and on Buddhism and 12-step recovery programs.

Renato Almanzor is committed to transformative social change. As a leadership development expert, he delivers university courses, programs, keynote addresses, and seminars on issues related to leadership, equity, and organization design and his work has particularly been dedicated to supporting leaders working with and in low-income communities and communities of color. He has a PhD and MA in organizational psychology, an MS in counseling, and BA in psychology, as well as certifications in coaching and Zumba Instruction. He serves on the Boards for East Bay Meditation Center and the Oakland Peace Center.

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Can we change only one person, ourselves, and still effectively change the world? Host, Marlena Willis, talks with Dr. Renato Almanzor about his work as a Transformation Catalyst, where he draws on lessons learned from 30 years of activism for social change and on Buddhism and 12-step recovery programs.

Renato Almanzor is committed to transformative social change. As a leadership development expert, he delivers university courses, programs, keynote addresses, and seminars on issues related to leadership, equity, and organization design and his work has particularly been dedicated to supporting leaders working with and in low-income communities and communities of color. He has a PhD and MA in organizational psychology, an MS in counseling, and BA in psychology, as well as certifications in coaching and Zumba Instruction. He serves on the Boards for East Bay Meditation Center and the Oakland Peace Center.

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Host Timothy Regan returns with guests Paul Himmelstein and Anthony Jackson of Soul Shoppe to explore powerful peacebuilding skills with honest, authentic practice.  In this second episode, we continue to practice the “I message,” and then we work wtih the steps of the “Clean Up” to repair the break in relationship when our actions have caused pain in someone else.

Soul Shoppe is a Bay Area nonprofit with a beautiful VISION: “A world where respect and empathy are the norm, and every child can thrive and shine!”  Their MISSION is:  “to create safe learning environments that bring forth a culture of compassion, connection and curiosity—eliminating bullying at the roots.”

Part 2 of 2 episodes.

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Host Timothy Regan welcomes you to learn peacebuilding skills along with the people and stories of Soul Shoppe – our own Bay Area peacebuilding children’s educational fun-team!  This nonprofit teaches healthy relationship and conflict management skills to thousands of children K-8th grade every year, with colorful, fun events.

Soul Shoppe team members Anthony Jackson and Paul Himmelstein share stories and demonstrate what we all needed to learn in grammar school – simple, powerful, reliable skills to understand ourselves and eachother, and to handle conflict so we can thrive together.

Soul Shoppe is a Bay Area nonprofit with a beautiful VISION: “A world where respect and empathy are the norm, and every child can thrive and shine!”  Their MISSION is:  “to create safe learning environments that bring forth a culture of compassion, connection and curiosity—eliminating bullying at the roots.”

This is PART 1 of 2 episodes.

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Talk It Out Radio – Sunday, September 13, 7:00 pm, on KPFA Radio (94.1 FM Berkeley and beyond, or live stream at kpfa.org ):

The Gift of Deep Listening During Difficult Times

Host Nancy Kahn holds a show for the community, inviting listeners to call in and share feelings and to connect to their needs about all that is going on in our country. She offers empathy, care and reflections to listeners impacted by the fires, pandemic, political climate in a highly racialized world. If you are a parent going through the challenges of online learning with your children, someone who is displaced because of the fires, if you are worrying about your friends or family members during this time, experiencing anti-blackness or racism in your workplace, if you are struggling with feeling blue, addiction, or your mental wellness, call in and be heard with empathy and compassion. Listeners are invited to call in to the show (dial 1-800-958-9008 or 510 848 4425) to participate in this conversation.

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.

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[Replay] Things are getting pretty intense around this here world.  This is when we humans turn toward a higher power, to seek guidance and solace, as well as strength from spirit.

Host Timothy Regan invited 2 Chaplains to Talk It Out Radio, who work in large hospitals and health care centers in the Bay Area:  Margaret Gelini, and Lisa Schilbe.

Margaret and Lisa share exactly what they do to help with people facing all sorts of challenges, no matter who someone is or where they are from.  They teach how we can be in service to each other in the practical spirit of healing.  They also share their path to become a chaplain, and they offer blessings of resilience for us all.

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