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#86 | Ed Tick’s Mission: Healing PTSD & Soul Wounds in Ukraine and Russia

#86 | Ed Tick’s Mission: Healing PTSD & Soul Wounds in Ukraine and Russia

Over the course of four decades, Dr. Ed Tick has dedicated his life to healing the invisible wounds of war. His work transcends borders and conflicts, bringing hope and healing to veterans, trauma survivors, and, most recently, soldiers on both sides of the Ukrainian-Russian war.

Through spiritual practices, deep soul work, and ancient traditions, Ed addresses trauma in ways that modern approaches often fail to do.

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#78 | A Ride for the Planet: Jacquelyn Francis’s 600 Miles for Climate Action

#78 | A Ride for the Planet: Jacquelyn Francis’s 600 Miles for Climate Action

Jacquelyn Francis, climate scientist and founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, is about to set off on a remarkable 600-mile electric bike journey. Jacquelyn’s ride from Aspen, Colorado, to Sun Valley, Idaho starting on July 12th, 2024, will symbolize our collective effort against climate change.

Jacquelyn will begin her 600-mile electric bike ride at her home in Aspen, Colorado. She’ll travel to the 2024 Sun Valley Forum in Sun Valley, Idaho, where she will announce the ten winner’s of this year’s Keeling Curve Prize — 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Each winner receives $50,000 to expand their climate solutions research.

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#77 | The Path to Enoughness with Michael J. Kline

#77 | The Path to Enoughness with Michael J. Kline

Michael J. Kline is a transformative coach known as the "enoughness guy." Michael's recent TED Talk, "Why You Never Feel Good Enough," explores the pervasive issue of self-worth and offers profound insights into achieving enoughness in our lives.

In this episode Michael shares his journey of self-discovery, including his transformative trek on the El Camino de Costa Rica, where he learned valuable lessons about enoughness and the importance of healing stuck trauma. Through his innovative work, Michael helps individuals uncover their inherent worth and remove emotional blocks that hinder personal growth.

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#76 | Pop Culture Meets Policy: Michael Sheldrick's Bold Impact on 1.3 Billion Lives

#76 | Pop Culture Meets Policy: Michael Sheldrick's Bold Impact on 1.3 Billion Lives

Michael Sheldrick, co-founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen, has been at the forefront of this innovative approach since he started building its structure while still attending university twelve years ago.

Michael is a self-described policy entrepreneur, a term he defines as someone who navigates gridlock and drives meaningful policy change in unconventional ways. He wrote a playbook to help others do the same titled, From Ideas to Impact.

Global Citizen is the world's largest action-taking platform focused on eradicating extreme poverty, leveraging the power of popular culture to drive policy change. By engaging celebrities and influencers, Global Citizen amplifies important issues and mobilizes millions of people worldwide.

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#75 | Global Healing Through Sacred Activism: A Conversation with Cynthia Jurs

#75 | Global Healing Through Sacred Activism: A Conversation with Cynthia Jurs

Cynthia Jurs is a sacred activist and author whose work centers around global healing through spiritual practices and community engagement. As a Dharma teacher under Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition, Cynthia blends Buddhist teachings with indigenous wisdom and feminine principles to foster deep, transformative connections with the Earth.

Her new book, "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World," chronicles her journey of sacred activism. Through vivid storytelling, Cynthia invites readers to ponder their own potential to contribute to global healing. The book is a profound meditation on authenticity, vulnerability, and the power of collective prayer and offerings.

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#74 | How Climate Denial Is Stealing Our Future, with Author David Lipsky

#74 | How Climate Denial Is Stealing Our Future, with Author David Lipsky

In this episode, we explore the world of climate change and the science of denial with acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author David Lipsky.

His latest book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial, unravels the complex web of climate change, historical perspectives, and the intricate dance of denial that has shaped our current predicament. From the pioneering scientists of the 19th century to the modern-day deniers, Lipsky takes us on a journey through time, exploring the human ingenuity and fallibility that have both created and hindered our understanding of climate change.

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#72 | The Geography of the Soul: Dr. Royce Fitts on Healing, Dreams & Personal Change

#72 | The Geography of the Soul: Dr. Royce Fitts on Healing, Dreams & Personal Change

Dr. Royce Fitts is a licensed marriage and family therapist, theologian, and minister whose work blends psychotherapy with exploring life's deeper meaning. As a holistic spiritual counselor and dream worker, he helps people navigate mental health struggles and create beauty and meaning amidst life's challenges.

His new book "The Geography of the Soul" chronicles his transformative journey along England's ancient Ridgeway Trail after major upheavals like divorce. Through vivid storytelling, Dr. Fitts invites readers to ponder their own "geography" - the metaphorical landscapes, storms, and awakenings that shape our personal growth.

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