She's Heard Podcast

Meet ritualist, musician, activist, and yogi Suzanne Sterling (suzannesterling.com). Suzanne has been performing and teaching transformational workshops for over 20 years. She is the founder of Voice of Change, inspiring people to find their unique voice as a tool for conscious evolution. Suzanne has been featured at hundreds of international festivals and conference centers including Yoga Journal, Omega, Esalen, Wanderlust, Bhaktifest, Earthdance and many more.

Since 2007 she has been training leaders in activism and social justice through her co-founded organization Off The Mat, Into the World. As director of OTM’s Seva Challenge Humanitarian Tours, which raised over $4 million, she has spent time in the US, India, Cambodia, Haiti, Ecuador, and Africa working in community resilience and raising awareness about critical global issues.

In addition to her work with OTM, she offers yearlong trainings in Sacred Leadership. She is a guest teacher in numerous Yoga Teacher Trainings and is excitedly training facilitators in her signature Voice of Change work. She has released 5 solo albums and numerous DVD soundtracks. To learn more and stay connected go to www.suzannesterling.com

In this episode, we talk about the intricate connection between yoga and self-expression and how yoga can be a force for social change. We talk about why it’s so important and terrifying for us to use our voices as well as the power of ritual and how we’re hard-wired for self-expression in community. We touch on leaderless movements, the pitfalls of hero worship, and the transformation that can happen when embodiment practices are combined with science and psychology. Suzanne reminds us of How EVERYONE has the right to sing and EVERYONE has sound inside them, We talk about colonialism and the injunction of self-expression in our bodies, what creativity requires of us, the challenge of receiving, and the fear and freedom of transparency around money and sex.

This week the call to action is to ponder and ask ourselves - how can I be more self-expressed? Where do I feel the most free? Where do I feel the most restrained? What fear am I willing to face to create a new level of freedom, not only for myself but for others? Then, share it with someone you trust and take the next brave step.

Meet the wise, insightful, catalyst for change, Dr Leslie Carr. Dr. Carr, (http://lesliecarr.com) is a licensed clinical psychologist. She lives in San Francisco and offers psychotherapy and coaching in person, over the phone, and via Skype or FaceTime. Her primary expertise is in helping people to overcome internal obstacles so that they can become the best possible version of themselves.

She grew up on the east coast and moved to San Francisco 11 years ago for better weather and a nudging from her soul to embark on the next adventure. She considers herself a California girl but a New Yorker at heart. In this episode Dr. Carr shares about how she overcame the fear of public speaking and gives us guidance on how we can do it too.

Go to lesliecarr.com to learn more about her in person and online programs.

Amber Field is a talented musician, captivating performer, and master teacher in San Francisco. Amber has the unique gift to share music and expressive arts as healing, liberating, practices for individuals and communities. Amber’s mission is to free our voices in harmony with others as we co-create a world of collective liberation. And they have programs kicking off in the San Francisco bay area starting October 9th. Go to amberfieldmusic.com to learn more about ongoing and seasonal events, teachings and offerings.

In this episode, we learn about what it took for Amber to reclaim their voice and trans identity as an Asian American. Amber shares how chronic body pain forced them to go deeper within themselves and come back to their body. Amber shares about personalizing ritual and how they used it for a deeper level of healing and freedom. Amber invites us to be courageous, keep showing up exactly as we are, and to keep loving ourselves through the process of becoming and reclaiming the FULL spectrum of our true selves.

The invitation and call to action from this episode is to consider - what help am I afraid to ask for? What is one small next step I could take towards a solution that could potentially transform my life? And consider, how can I integrate the healing power of music and ritual into my life? Then take the next best step.

Music by AShamaluev Music.

Meet Emily Webb, co-founder, and teacher of Mission Fusion Dance in San Francisco. She is also a Krav Maga instructor. In this episode, we learn about what it’s taken for Emily to heal from abuse and find her voice. We learn how Emily was able to transform her experience from walking around in a perpetual state of fear to embodying and asserting her power. She helps us understand how trying on the idea of taking 100% responsibility for our lives can be a path to freedom and how asserting boundaries are an expression of love and respect. Learn more about Emily’s upcoming women and teen self-defense programs at www.kravmaga-sf.com

The invitation and call to action from this episode is to ask yourself who’s energy do I want to try on? Who's energy do I want more of in my life? Where in my life have I been avoiding taking responsibility? What might be possible if I had more influence and power to change this area of my life than I originally thought?

music by AShamaluev Music.

Welcome to Season 2 of the She’s Heard Podcast! This is the place where extraordinary everyday people from different professions and walks of life, share with YOU - the empath, change-maker, truth-teller, disruptor, creator, and lover of humanity and life - about how to honor our voice and live with more power, creativity, and joy.

In this episode - I (Emily Jennings, the host of the She’s Heard Podcast) share my personal story and journey of reclaiming my voice and wholeness. It’s a lot easier for me to listen than to speak up. But speaking up is my practice, so I do it. In this episode, I share key moments where my voice got shut down and key experiences that helped me reclaim it.

A shift in our culture will come from extraordinary everyday people like you and me. Humble the Poet summed it up perfectly when he said, “We are all pieces of a puzzle and puzzles in a piece.” This podcast exists to help us better understand ourselves and how we fit into and impact the greater picture as well.

Over the next several episodes we’re going to explore topics like forgiveness, the healing power of music, leading with love, and the practice of cultivating creativity and joy. We will talk about health, wellness, body liberation, and gender. We will discuss racism, white supremacy, and the power yoga has to heal and transform it. And we will explore food and its role in reclaiming connection and belonging. We will look at how we can literally protect ourselves, heal trauma and harness the liberating power of storytelling.

The invitation from this episode is to reflect on where you’re from. Pick up the book "Skill in Action" and/or "Radical Dharma". And consider - What are you willing to be heartbroken for? What do you want your life to be for? If you don’t know, pause, reflect and get curious.

Please go to https://www.shesheard.com/ to keep in touch and learn of more opportunities to stay connected. If this podcast provided value to you and you want to dive deeper, please join our Patreon community where we offer unique opportunities to engage, grow, learn and own your story, and life. Learn more at https://www.shesheard.com/ Tune in to our next episode. More inspiration, wisdom, and insight is on the way! Thanks for being here!

music by AShamaluev Music.

Meet ritualist, musician, activist, and yogi Suzanne Sterling (suzannesterling.com). Suzanne has been performing and teaching transformational workshops for over 20 years. She is the founder of Voice of Change, inspiring people to find their unique voice as a tool for conscious evolution. Suzanne has been featured at hundreds of international festivals and conference centers including Yoga Journal, Omega, Esalen, Wanderlust, Bhaktifest, Earthdance and many more.

Since 2007 she has been training leaders in activism and social justice through her co-founded organization Off The Mat, Into the World. As director of OTM’s Seva Challenge Humanitarian Tours, which raised over $4 million, she has spent time in the US, India, Cambodia, Haiti, Ecuador, and Africa working in community resilience and raising awareness about critical global issues.

In addition to her work with OTM, she offers yearlong trainings in Sacred Leadership. She is a guest teacher in numerous Yoga Teacher Trainings and is excitedly training facilitators in her signature Voice of Change work. She has released 5 solo albums and numerous DVD soundtracks. To learn more and stay connected go to www.suzannesterling.com

In this episode, we talk about the intricate connection between yoga and self-expression and how yoga can be a force for social change. We talk about why it’s so important and terrifying for us to use our voices as well as the power of ritual and how we’re hard-wired for self-expression in community. We touch on leaderless movements, the pitfalls of hero worship, and the transformation that can happen when embodiment practices are combined with science and psychology. Suzanne reminds us of How EVERYONE has the right to sing and EVERYONE has sound inside them, We talk about colonialism and the injunction of self-expression in our bodies, what creativity requires of us, the challenge of receiving, and the fear and freedom of transparency around money and sex.

This week the call to action is to ponder and ask ourselves - how can I be more self-expressed? Where do I feel the most free? Where do I feel the most restrained? What fear am I willing to face to create a new level of freedom, not only for myself but for others? Then, share it with someone you trust and take the next brave step.

Meet Catherine Ashton, trauma therapist, yoga teacher, mother, grandmother, and social change activist. Catherine is the founder of Yoga to Transform Trauma (http://www.yogatotransformtrauma.org/). Catherine offers several different trauma-informed yoga training programs and intensives for settings such as the yoga studio, community centers, hospitals, and incarceration centers.

In this episode, we discuss the book that changed both our lives and how women are the change we need right now. We talk about how white women are challenged with truly being in community with each other, how white folks also loose in a culture of white supremacy, and how we can go about doing the work of reclaiming our personal and collective souls.

This week the call to action is to reflect on - what are YOUR gifts, wounds, and passions? Where do they intersect? How can you leverage your gifts, wounds, and passions to live more deeply aligned? If you’re already clear on this for yourself, how can you be a catalyst for someone else to realize this intersection for themselves and live with a greater level of integrity and alignment? Then take the next step either for yourself or to stand for someone you care about.

Meet Catherine Ashton, trauma therapist, yoga teacher, mother, grandmother, and social change activist. Catherine is the founder of Yoga to Transform Trauma (http://www.yogatotransformtrauma.org/). Catherine offers several different trauma-informed yoga training programs and intensives for settings such as the yoga studio, community centers, hospitals, and incarceration centers.

In this episode, we discuss the book that changed both our lives and how women are the change we need right now. We talk about how white women are challenged with truly being in community with each other, how white folks also loose in a culture of white supremacy, and how we can go about doing the work of reclaiming our personal and collective souls.

This week the call to action is to reflect on - what are YOUR gifts, wounds, and passions? Where do they intersect? How can you leverage your gifts, wounds, and passions to live more deeply aligned? If you’re already clear on this for yourself, how can you be a catalyst for someone else to realize this intersection for themselves and live with a greater level of integrity and alignment? Then take the next step either for yourself or to stand for someone you care about.

Meet Jasmine Hines. She is a mother, an athlete, yoga instructor, innovator, and transformational leader. Jasmine is also the founder of The Inspower Agency (http://www.theinspoweragency.org/) and founder of Amplify and Activate (http://amplifyandactivate.com/). Jasmine facilitates difficult conversations in various organizations ranging from the construction industry to historical museums, to yoga studios. Her truth-telling, fiercely loving, creative and compassionate stand for humanity bridges trust amongst diverse groups optimizing communication, effectiveness, creativity, and leadership. She consistently delivers cutting-edge programming that helps to embolden and heal communities. Jasmine has played key roles in spearheading, leading, and creating the Charlotte chapter of the SisterCARE Alliances, the Self Care Agency, the Amplify and Activate Summit, as well as the Self Care Movement. The Self Care Movement is a reminder for our government and fellow citizens to recognize and acknowledge our collective humanity as the primary source of power. The Self Care Movement also serves as a catalyst to re-learn practical strategies to implement and address our critical needs. Through practicing a mindset of self-care, we can catalyze change within ourselves, our families, our communities and beyond.

In this episode, Jasmine shares key moments that helped shape her into the powerful, black woman she is today. She invites us to look at our self-care through the lens Anana Harris Paris teaches in the book “Self Care Matters, A Revolutionary Approach”. I’m inspired by Jasmine’s unwavering commitment and lifestyle of healing, thriving, and creating with joy, and closing the gaps both personally and in the community, one fierce steady step at a time.

This week I encourage you to look at your life and community, notice what’s thriving, notice what’s not. Pick one area of the 6 key categories referenced in this podcast which are:

1) spiritual and emotional

2) artistic

3) economic (time, money, energy)

4) physical

5) educational

6) social

Then take the next best baby step towards healing and thriving in one of these areas. If you’d like to dive deeper go to http://amplifyandactivate.com/ and check out Anana Harris Parris’ book “Self Care Matters, A Revolutionary Approach” at amazon.com.

music by bensound.com

Meet Jasmine Hines. She is a mother, an athlete, yoga instructor, innovator, and transformational leader. Jasmine is also the founder of The Inspower Agency (http://www.theinspoweragency.org/) and founder of Amplify and Activate (http://amplifyandactivate.com/). Jasmine facilitates difficult conversations in various organizations ranging from the construction industry to historical museums, to yoga studios. Her truth-telling, fiercely loving, creative and compassionate stand for humanity bridges trust amongst diverse groups optimizing communication, effectiveness, creativity, and leadership. She consistently delivers cutting-edge programming that helps to embolden and heal communities. Jasmine has played key roles in spearheading, leading, and creating the Charlotte chapter of the SisterCARE Alliances, the Self Care Agency, the Amplify and Activate Summit, as well as the Self Care Movement. The Self Care Movement is a reminder for our government and fellow citizens to recognize and acknowledge our collective humanity as the primary source of power. The Self Care Movement also serves as a catalyst to re-learn practical strategies to implement and address our critical needs. Through practicing a mindset of self-care, we can catalyze change within ourselves, our families, our communities and beyond.

In this episode, Jasmine shares key moments that helped shape her into the powerful, black woman she is today. She invites us to look at our self-care through the lens Anana Harris Paris teaches in the book “Self Care Matters, A Revolutionary Approach”. I’m inspired by Jasmine’s unwavering commitment and lifestyle of healing, thriving, and creating with joy, and closing the gaps both personally and in the community, one fierce steady step at a time.

This week I encourage you to look at your life and community, notice what’s thriving, notice what’s not. Pick one area of the 6 key categories referenced in this podcast which are:

1) spiritual and emotional

2) artistic

3) economic (time, money, energy)

4) physical

5) educational

6) social

Then take the next best baby step towards healing and thriving in one of these areas. If you’d like to dive deeper go to http://amplifyandactivate.com/ and check out Anana Harris Parris’ book “Self Care Matters, A Revolutionary Approach” at amazon.com.

music by bensound.com