Identity and Status Threats
In this episode, I talk about some of the challenges (and possibilities) of navigating identity and status threats in the very non-linear world of well-intentioned movement building. While confronting...
13 Apr 202526min
Times to BE an A**hole
In this episode of The Movement We Need, I walk us through some helpful ways to, well, BE an asshole. I also touch on…The need to value individuals in their entirety.Framing narratives that hold power...
5 Apr 202530min
Stop Being an A*****e: Yes, I said it... and there's a good reason why!
In this episode, I discuss the importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive movement. And one simple way to achieve that… stop being an asshole. The detrimental effects of behaviors like blaming, ...
30 Mars 202528min
SPECIAL EPISODE: Spring Equinox Ritual—plus what the seasons and cycles teach us in movement building.
In this episode, I look to the Spring Equinox, and what it can teach us about core human needs such as safety, belonging, agency, value, and impact. I will share a special ritual, looking to Demeter a...
20 Mars 202550min
Belonging (Part 2)
In this episode, I look further into the essential human needs for safety, belonging, value, agency, and purpose. A sense of belonging within groups and movements is vital. Together, let us highlight ...
19 Jan 202528min
Belonging (Part 1)
Humans are social creatures. We need to feel like we are a part of something bigger than ourselves, or simply a part of the fabric of community. As we explore some of the core human needs around movem...
8 Dec 202422min
STRATEGY: Organizing strategically and and the power of story and narratives to inform
In this episode, I discuss the importance of strategic organizing, touching on a clear strategy that includes open organizing, education through personal experience, effective campaigns, and building ...
27 Nov 202433min
SPECIAL EPISODE: Grief, anger, trauma, and different kinds of power
In this episode, I want to check in with you all and share some of my thoughts on anger, grief, trauma, and different kinds of power. Plus, some helpful tips to ground during times of overwhelm.
15 Nov 202417min
