In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, world-renowned systems thinker and cultural historian Riane Eisler joins us to illuminate a path forward, one that replaces domination with partnership at every level of society.
Drawing from over six decades of research and activism, Eisler explains how early childhood experiences and family structures shape the larger systems we live within. From economic reform to gender roles, she invites us to reimagine what a compassionate, sustainable future looks like when we prioritize caregiving, empathy, and connection.
We explore:
-Why societal transformation must start at home
-How to nurture empathy in children and raise emotionally intelligent future leaders
-The dangers of current cultural regressions into domination-based systems
-Why reframing gender, economics, and power is essential for peace and progress
-The upcoming Peace Begins at Home Summit and how it can catalyze real change
Whether you're a parent, leader, educator, or simply someone who cares deeply about creating a better world, this episode offers both a visionary framework and tangible starting points for personal and collective change.
About Riane Eisler: Riane Eisler, JD, PhD(h), is the recipient of many honors, such as the Distinguished Peace Leadership Award earlier given to the Dalai Lama, and internationally known for her groundbreaking contributions as a systems scientist, futurist, and cultural historian. She is author of many books, including The Chalice and the Blade, now in its 57th US printing and 27 foreign editions, The Real Wealth of Nations, hailed by Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu as a template for the better world we have been so urgently seeking, and Nurturing Our Humanity, Oxford University Press, 2019, co-authored with Douglas P. Fry.
Eisler’s innovative whole-systems research offers new perspectives and practical tools for constructing a less violent, more egalitarian, gender-balanced, and sustainable future. Eisler is President of the Center for Partnership Systems, which provides practical applications of her work, and Editor in Chief of the online Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies published at the University of Minnesota. She keynotes conferences worldwide, has taught at many universities, has written hundreds of articles and contributions to both scholarly and popular books, pioneered the application of human rights standards to women and children, has addressed the UN General Assembly, and consults to businesses and governments on the partnership model introduced by her work.
For more information, see www.rianeeisler.com and www.centerforpartnership.org.
Register for the Peace Begins at Home Summit: https://www.peacebeginsathomesummit.org/
About Your Host
Alicia Farricielli holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Metaphysical Science, B.Msc., and has cultivated a 20-year multifaceted career in marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship. Now, as a Certified Life and Health Coach, she specializes in inner child work, intuitive healing, and personal empowerment. Alicia’s approach centers on the profound importance of intuition, holistic well-being, and achieving life balance, guiding her clients to overcome limiting beliefs and embrace transformative change, unlocking their true potential. Drawing from her own journey of overcoming adversity and mastering life's complexities, Alicia infuses her coaching with empathy and deep insight, empowering individuals in their quest for self-discovery and liberation from insecurity, anxiety, and burnout. Dedicated to fostering inner strength and harmony, Alicia serves as a steadfast pillar of support and inspiration for those seeking authenticity, growth, and a harmoniously empowered life. Additionally, Alicia is the host of The Intuitive Revolution Podcast.
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