Finding islands of sanity in a sea of chaos with Carolyn Baker
Carolyn shares a sobering report from Coronavirus hotspot, Kirkland, Washington, and offers tools for self-compassion and self-care in the midst of this global pandemic which may be the first in our lifetimes, but probably not the last.
Carolyn and Jack Adam Weber, author of the forthcoming book Climate Cure: Healing Ourselves to Heal The Planet discuss the ways in which working consciously with our feelings about climate catastrophe can move us beyond a pre-occupation with mere survival into a place of care for ourselves, for the Earth, and for each other.
Carolyn defines "nobility of soul" and explains why we need it in authoritarian times which mightily mitigate against trust and the nobility of our souls. She announces a new course on "Reclaiming Inner Authority In An Authoritarian World."
Zhiwa Woodbury in conversation with Carolyn on healing climate trauma which is actually Gaia's trauma.
Aimee and Laura speak in depth about learning the skill of grieving in a time of unending and unprecedented losses on our planet and in our personal lives.
In this first podcast, Carolyn clarifies the vision and purpose of this podcast and offers tools for finding Islands of Sanity in seas of chaos.
Lyn White with Aniamls Australia is also the Director of Animals International, the global arm of Animals Australia, collaborating with international colleague groups on universal animal cruelty issues from factory farming to live export. Her work has led to unprecedented animal welfare advancements in a number of countries, including in Jordan where she serves as Chief Adviser to the Princess Alia Foundation. Lyn’s life experiences are unique and provide an insight into the systems of justice in place for humans and animals. She presents a compelling argument that the causes of human and animal suffering are the same — and that we cannot address one without addressing the essence of both. Moreover she deeply challenges the essence of our humanity by advocating that we are not simply here to be human beings, but to become humane beings — and to leave this world a kinder and more compassionate place for those who follow us. This podcast is not a collection of horror stories but reveals the many victories of Animals Australia and shares how we can all become involved to strengthen justice for animals.
If we don't understand how we got here, we are powerless to respond to our predicament. Before we can respond, we need a map because often maps help us acquire a clarity we would not otherwise have. Just as we buy into unspoken agreements in our dysfunctional families, we buy into unspoken agreements in our culture. What are those agreements? We can't buy out of them until we understand how we bought in.
Life Mentor and Experiential Educator, Dianne Monroe, shares family stories regarding her ancestors who lived during the time of the Holocaust in Europe. She shares some of the lessons from that era, emphasizing that we never know the ripple effects of our actions for future generations. She also discusses the growth of autocratic movements in Europe and how we can resist rather than believe we will be safe if we obey.
