The Contemplative Corazón

The Contemplative Corazón

By Julie CalderonReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality
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The Contemplative Corazón episodes

  • 28. Nurturing Spirit

    I reunite with my dance sister Tyler Brewington-Mathis.

    Tyler Brewington-Mathis is an author and chaplain from Los Angeles, CA. Tyler finds joy in the creative arts and contemplative spiritual practices. She draws strength and inspiration from her experiences within diverse, justice-oriented Christian communities. In her free time, Tyler enjoys reading for pleasure, dancing samba, and spending quality time with her loved ones. 


    Tyler's book and her recommendations are available via:

    https://bookshop.org/wishlists/1a7bf1fae498aab8ec870d1f822ad53f2c0cd940

    38 min
  • 27. Holding space for healing

    I am reunited with my longtime friend and colleague Ashanti Branch as we discuss his work with young men and his realization that radical self-care and rest are ways to replenish and resist.

    Ashanti Branch, was raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, went on to study engineering at California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. A Civil Engineer in his first career, Ashanti found his passion for teaching while tutoring struggling students. In 2004, as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school.  Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students. After being featured in The Mask You Live In documentary, and Fellowships at the Stanford d.school, Campaign for Black Male Achievement, and The Gratitude Network, Ashanti has launched the #MillionMaskMovement to connect people all over the world in a self-reflective experience that helps people visualize and realize, “I am not alone.”

    To learn about Ashanti's organization, The Ever Forward Club:

    https://everforwardclub.org/


    46 min
  • 26. Finding what is sacred to self

    I have had the privilege of knowing Nicole Elliott since I was in eighth grade. We later reconnected as work colleagues at our alma mater and have since maintained a collaborative connection. In honor of Mother's Day, I share this poignant episode.

    Maya Angelou says, “At our best, we’re all teachers.” Nicole strives to learn from the many teachers in her life as well as offer her own lessons from her time as a 20-year public school teaching veteran and from her last ten years as a teacher educator for the Center for Excellence in Teaching at Stanford University and at the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning. Nicole is a mother to two young men and an author who recently published her first memoir, Nothing's Missing: A Year of Reckoning, Release, and Remembering Who I am. Her podcast, "Copy Room Conversations," aims to serve the treasured humans who are our country's educators.

    33 min
  • 25. Into the heart of a labyrinth

    During Holy Week, I battled a cold but spent time reading Julian of Norwich by Amy Frykholm. This short book is subtitled A Contemplative Biography and provides an introduction into the medieval mystic's life. On Good Friday, I took a labyrinth walk. I was grateful for the opportunities to reconnect with long-cherished practices.

    The labyrinth I visited is located near the East Entrance of Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, 2500 Merced Street in San Leandro.

    You can find labyrinths near you (or all over the world)via

    https://labyrinthlocator.com/

    You can buy Amy Frykholm's book via https://paracletepress.com/ or https://bookshop.org/wishlists/1a7bf1fae498aab8ec870d1f822ad53f2c0cd940

    or through your local independent bookseller

    13 min
  • 24. Sensitivity, curiosity, divinity

    I meet with my longtime friend Rainia Noble, fellow Moon Child and dancer, and discuss how her sensitivity and curiosity led her on a career path and nurtured her own healing and spiritual journey.

    Rainia Noble, BA, MA, AMFT , was born and raised in Oakland CA. Currently, she works as a Behavioral Health Clinician for children 7-21 years old within Alameda County. Rainia bring 8 years of experience working as a Psychotherapist within various schools , Acute Psychiatric Hospitals (crisis milieu), Community Mental Health Programs; and 2 years’ experience working as a Social Worker for the Children and Family Services for Alameda County. Rainia's four passions are dismantling the stigma around Mental Health Awareness within communities of color, educating her clients on holistic treatment options to improve their overall wellness goals, traveling, and music. Rainia holds a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, a BA in International Relations, with an emphasis in Latin American and Caribbean Culture Studies, and is an initiated Lucumi priest. Aside from working as a Psychotherapist, Rainia is an avid international traveler who has traveled, studied, and lived in over 10 countries.  

    47 min
  • 22. Seeds of light

    My conversation with Alan Frishman contained many seeds of light as we discussed his journey into teaching and spiritual practice.  Born and raised in Miami, with both bachelors and masters degrees from Yale, Alan Frishman has served as a teacher, principal, consultant, trainer, and leadership coach since 1968.  Currently, he is a leadership coach at UC Berkeley and a teacher at the College of Marin.  He has also been a teacher and student of A Course in Miracles for 47 years. 

    To learn more about Alan's current course, please visit: 

    https://marincommunityed.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=course.classinformation&coursenumber=F0822

    38 min
  • 21. Seeking Compassionate Corazones

    I reflect back on the early days of my journey towards healing in contrast to where I am today.  I describe the present-day struggles of being an educator which inspired the focus of Season 3.  I preview upcoming conversations with guests.  

    7 min
  • Season 3 Trailer

    The third season of The Contemplative Corazon, Into the Heart of a Healer, will premiere in January 2023.  I will be in conversation with community leaders who are helping to heal others through the arts, education, and spirituality.  I hope you will join us.  

    1 min
  • 20. Traveling the Long Road

    In the season 2 finale, I summarize this long but fruitful season.  The theme of traveling with others was fitting as the season spanned several months.  I thank my wonderful guests and preview Season 3.  

    8 min
  • 19. Walking into clarity

    This hybrid episode features live recordings from a walk in nature I did recently. Walking in nature is one of my favorite ways to gain clarity especially during these busy and challenging times.  A  nature walks is one of my go-to spiritual practices.  

    11 min

About The Contemplative Corazón

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Peace is possible. Join me as I share personal reflections and conversations with others as we seek to make time for contemplation in a busy world.