bridging divides

In this episode of the Bridging Divides Podcast, we sit down with Elissa Jones, the owner of Intrinsic Wellness Company, a health coach who specializes in nutrition, physical, and mental health. Elissa's unique approach to wellness centers around the powerful concept of decluttering your life and building simple, sustainable habits to promote holistic well-being.

Join us as we delve deep into the world of wellness with Elissa, exploring how she helps individuals bridge the divides between their physical and mental health. She shares her insights and expertise on how to declutter your life, not just physically but also mentally and emotionally, to achieve a more balanced and fulfilling existence.

Elissa offers practical advice on establishing simple daily habits that can make a significant impact on your overall well-being. Discover how these small changes can lead to profound transformations in your life, improving your physical health, reducing stress, and enhancing your mental clarity.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on:

• The connection between physical and mental health
• Strategies for simplifying your daily routine
• The art of decluttering
• Building sustainable habits that last
• Practical tips for achieving holistic wellness

Whether you're looking to revamp your health and wellness journey or simply seeking inspiration to lead a more intentional life, Elissa's wisdom will empower you to bridge the divides within yourself and create a harmonious, healthier future.

Join us for this enlightening conversation on the Bridging Divides Podcast, and start your journey towards a more balanced and vibrant life. Subscribe today to stay connected with our engaging discussions on topics that matter most.

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Join us as we delve into the concept of Division versus Unification Consciousness. We'll explore how diverse aspects of our society, like political, religious, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, educational, and personal beliefs, create divisions. Pam then guides us in understanding how Reiki and spiritual practices can help transcend these divides, fostering a sense of unity and connectedness amidst our differences.

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Pam Allen-LeBlanc is a scientist, a businesswoman, and a Licensed Reiki Master Teacher (LRMT) with the International Center for Reiki Training.  She is the author of "The Reiki Business Book" and a co-author of ICRT Animal Reiki training.  Pam teaches Reiki, Animal Reiki, and Animal Communication online and in person in Canada, the US, and Australia.

Get in Touch with Pam
Website: https://www.reikifromthefarm.com/
Email: pam@reikifromthefarm.com

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There’s polarization, and then there’s toxic polarization. We all know what that feels like, especially at this moment around Israel and Palestine. For many of us, the temperature of the rhetoric is so incendiary that even though we might have deep and nuanced feelings, let alone education, experience, or personal ties to the issue, the thought of wading into what seems like a totally polarized conversation feels frightening and pointless. But, we still want to be able to engage in our world, and maybe even dip our toe into conversation with people we believe to be well-intentioned, even if their views might seem extreme or uninformed to us. But how can we do that without turning up the temperature and the volume by adding our voice? 

Thankfully, Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin is here to help. Rabbi Schmelkin specializes in navigating toxic polarization and crossing divides. In this episode, she helps us understand what’s happening to people–including ourselves–when we encounter or engage in polarized or potentially polarizing topics, and reminds us that we have choices in how–and if–we engage.

TERMS: 

Havdalah: Hebrew for “separation”, the Havdalah service marks the end of Shabbat and the return to the "normal" week.

Rabbinate: The office or function of being a rabbi

Motive misattribution: Assuming that the motivations of others are negative in a situation where we would accept our own motives as perfectly reasonable. This is related to motive asymmetry, where people assume the motives of those on the other side of a conflict are diametrically opposed to ours, creating an intractable conflict.

Musar (or Mussar): A movement to use Jewish ethics, as opposed to rules, to guide behavior and character. Mussar facilitators use these principles to guide challenging conversations. 

Sacred Value: A value that is impervious to material incentives to change.

Backfire effect: Digging in on an existing belief in response to information that disproves it.

4-7-8 breathing: a breathing technique to reduce anxiety where one inhales for a count of four, holds the breath for a count of seven, and exhales for a count of eight.

Beginner’s Mind: A mindset that releases any previously existing knowledge or conceptions to allow for maximum curiosity and openness, approaching like a total beginner on the topic.

b'tzelem Elohim: Hebrew for “in the image of God”, it refers to all humans being created in the image of God and therefore being of equal value.

ken y'hi ratzon: Translated as “let it be so”, it literally means “let it be God’s will”

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One America Movement: https://oneamericamovement.org/ 
*Quick disclosure: The One America movement is a catalyst partner of Stand Together, which is my employer in my day job. They have no involvement in this podcast, which does not represent them or their interests in any way. 

Over Zero: https://www.projectoverzero.org/  

Beyond Conflict: https://beyondconflictint.org/ 

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In this enlightening episode of "Bridging Divides," we delve deep into a crucial aspect of mental health and overall wellbeing: SLEEP. We're joined by the renowned sleep specialist, Christina Fabritiis, from Fabulous Sleep Solutions, who has carved a niche in guiding babies and children towards a night of sound sleep. But, why is sleep so pivotal? And how can the lack of it severely impact our minds and bodies?

Christina not only unravels the mysteries of sleep and its direct link to mental health but also generously shares invaluable tips and tricks for adults. Yes, even the grown-ups struggling with those restless nights! From the science behind sleep cycles to practical solutions for those midnight wake-ups, we've got you covered.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the foundational importance of sleep in our daily lives.
• The profound effects of sleep deprivation on mental health and daily performance.
• Expert strategies from Fabritiis for helping babies, children, AND adults catch those elusive Zzz's.
• How integrating proper sleep habits can be a pivotal resource in your journey to success.

Whether you're a parent striving for your child's uninterrupted sleep or an adult hunting for a night of peaceful rest, this episode promises insights that could be game-changers. Don't miss out!

Visit Christina here:

Website: www.fabuloussleepsolutions.com
Email: info@fabuloussleepsolutions.com
Phone: (585) 474-8926
Instagram: @fabuloussleepsolutions
Facebook: @fabuloussleepsolutions

Keywords: Mental Health, Sleep Importance, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Solutions, Babies Sleep, Adult Sleep Tips, Christina Fabritiis, Fabulous Sleep Solutions, Bridging Divides, Mental Wellbeing, Sleep Cycles, Success Resources.

Dive into the heartwarming world of the Bridging Divides podcast, where mental health meets community stories that resonate, inspire, and connect. This episode shines the spotlight on the incredible journey of Cooper Brooks, a master barber with a flair for style and a story that cuts deep.

From the hum of his barber's chair to the roaring applause of a 50,000-strong audience, Cooper has carved a niche in the hairdressing world, winning accolades and captivating stages. Yet, his road to success was not without its challenges.

🪒 Discover Cooper's ascent: How did he go from an aspiring barber to cutting hair live in front of thousands?
🪒 Behind the scissors: Cooper’s personal struggles, triumphs, and what he’s learned from the chair.

If you've ever found solace in a salon chair or been mesmerized by the art of hairdressing, this episode with Cooper Brooks is a must-listen. Uncover the intertwining threads of community, mental health, and the sheer artistry of cutting hair. Tune in now and let us bridge the divides, one strand at a time.

Keywords: Mental Health, Cooper Brooks, Barber, Bridging Divides, Community Stories, Award-Winning, Hairdressing, Live Performances, Personal Triumphs, Hairstyling, Inspirational Journey.

Many are now asking: what will it take to bring the country together? The Civil Society Fellowship - a partnership of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and the Aspen Institute - answers that question by engaging the next generation of community and civic leaders, activists, and problem-solvers across these divisions to build deeper relationships with one another and tackle pressing issues head-on. 

In this special two-part episode of the Value of Leadership, we talk to two of those Fellows - Jenifer Sarver, Founder of Sarver Strategies in Austin, Texas, and Isaiah Oliver, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint in Michigan. 

These are two leaders are engaged in very different work. They come from very different parts of the country and hold very different identities. Yet, they've built a relationship of respect and understanding. 

We caught up with Jenifer and Isaiah after their week-long virtual retreat - called an UnSeminar - with their Civil Society Fellowship class, named “Mission: Redemption”,  and a digital town hall where they engaged with community leaders from across the United States. During the UnSeminar, the Fellows reflected on readings and speeches from leaders of past and present like Martin Luther King Jr. and President Dwight Eisenhower. The experience prompted them to further explore their personal roles in creating a more civil society today. 

In part one of this conversation, Jenifer and Isaiah reflect on discovering their commonalities and how lessons from their experience could be a model for how other Americans can find common truth. Could the key be to infuse wonder when we enter into these deeply divided spaces? 

Go deeper into this conversation with part two, where we talk about how exercising grace and leveraging one’s individual power - at any level - can aid in reconciliation to create a better country for all Americans. Jenifer and Isaiah also reflect on what values all Americans still share. 

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To learn more about the Aspen Global Leadership Network and the work of our Fellows, visit agln.aspeninstitute.org. And explore more episodes of the Value of Leadership here.

As Executive Director of Einhorn Collaborative, Jenn Hoos Rothberg works with a wide range of cultural influencers, community leaders and funders to help Americans build stronger relationships, embrace our differences and rediscover our common humanity so that we can solve our most urgent challenges, together.

In this episode we speak with Jenn about our current national crisis of connection and how as individuals, and as institutions, fostering belonging and pluralism can help elevate the best of our humanity and bridge divides.

Learn more about Einhorn Collaborative (https://www.einhorncollaborative.org/), the Nurture Science Program (https://nurturescienceprogram.org/), Greater Good Science Center’s Bridging Differences Playbook (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/Bridging_Differences_Playbook-Final.pdf), Othering & Belonging Institute (https://belonging.berkeley.edu/) founded by john a. powell, and read Jenn’s blog post: Welcome to the Relational Era (https://www.einhorncollaborative.org/post/relational-era).

Follow Jenn on Twitter at @jennrothberg