Ready To Be Strong

In this episode, Tania chats with Pema Rocker about the significance of oaths, commitments, and aspirations in the context of democracy and community engagement. They explore the presidential oath, the Constitution, and the importance of individual and collective commitments to strengthen democracy. The conversation emphasizes the need for understanding, listening, and personal growth as essential components of active citizenship and getting unstuck from our perspectives.

Links:

History of the 27th Amendment

Schoolhouse Rock Preamble to the Constitution

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

⁠https://taniaisrael.com/⁠

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

⁠https://pemarocker.com/

Welcome to the new year and a jew journey with Ready to Be Strong. In our first episode in 2025, we introduce you to our new co-host to the show as we embark upon a new Administration on this inauguration day.

On the cusp of a new chapter in U.S. history, Tania and Elizabeth explore the concept of fresh starts, discussing how to embrace new beginnings in various aspects of life. They delve into the importance of releasing the past, creating new habits, and the role of rituals in facilitating transitions. The conversation also highlights the significance of relationships and how to deepen connections with others as part of personal growth.

What Tania find most frustrating when it comes to talking politics, and so much more!

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Tania and Pema unpack what they’re thinking and feeling about the 2024 election, not as authors and experts, but as dear friends just trying to figure it out. 

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

In this solo episode, Tania shares stories from her time canvassing in Pennsylvania just before the 2024 election.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Photos to accompany this episode can be found on Tania's blog: Reflecting on Hazleton

Are you struggling with anger after the 2024 election? Tania is joined by her friend, a Buddhist lama, to talk strategies for making sense of our big feelings about politics. 

Tania’s latest book is Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Karma Yeshe Chödrön is a lama in the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Learn more about her here:

https://bit.ly/PrajnaFire

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Tania and Pema unpack their feelings around the 2024 election results, and how understanding grief can help us cope and move forward — in our own time.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Did you know there are over 500 organizations who are already working together to strengthen social cohesion and democracy in the US? Tania and Pema dig into some inspiring examples, figure out ways to get involved, and unpack why it can feel so daunting to take baby steps towards a less divided future — and share their insight for how to get around that. 

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Mentioned resources:

Listen First Project https://www.listenfirstproject.org/pledge

R.A.F.T. for America https://www.raftforamerica.org/

Braver Angelst https://braverangels.org/

Election Violence Prevention Toolkit https://www.usmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ElectionViolencePreventionToolkit16JBP.pdf

Feeling anxious or unsure about the election? There’s a ton you can do to get involved. Tania and Pema break down what it’s really like to knock doors, write postcards, and more.

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/

Tania and Pema talk tips, tricks, and some surprising research behind how to have an effective conversation with someone who disagrees with you. 

Find more on this topic in Tania’s latest book, Facing the Fracture: How to Navigate the Challenges of Living in a Divided Nation. 

https://taniaisrael.com/writing-books/facing-the-fracture-book/

Tania Israel is a professor of counseling psychology and author of two books about dealing with political division.

https://taniaisrael.com/

Pema Rocker is a creative coach and author who writes about connection and collective healing.

https://pemarocker.com/