1948 to Freedom: From Gaza

In this session, Louiza “Weeze” Doran talks with a biracial Palestinian whose family fled Palestine during 1948, landing in Lebanon and later in the United States. They share insight from their lived experience, as well as, point us to research and tracked data regarding the experiences of those in Palestine. From refugee experiences during the Nakba to refugee camps, to Palestinian rights to Israeli apartheid, to mental health and resistance to settler colonialism. They state, “And so part of our rage about the reaction to certain things, to only certain communities, is that these decades and decades and decades of violence have been literally unknown, ignored. I mean, by everyone, forever, and yet, suddenly, they’re worth attending to and I would say they’re absolutely worth just like they’ve been worth attending to, for the last 75 plus years.” Resources: More Learning: – https://www.jadaliyya.com/ More On Apartheid: – https://jewishcurrents.org/understanding-apartheid – https://www.btselem.org/apartheid – https://thisisapartheid.btselem.org/eng/#1 Transcript Here: https://1948tofreedom.com/2023/10/30/session-3/

In this session, we speak with a Doctor from Gaza. For their safety and protection, their voice has been altered. There is a transcript below for easier listening. This Doctor shares important data and experiences to keep in mind regarding the day to day lived experience of those in Palestine, centralized in Gaza; from manufactuered poverty, to education, to the power grid, to daily struggles of families before and after 10/7/2023. Transcript Here: https://1948tofreedom.com/2023/10/30/session-1-from-gaza/

Mx. Yaffa is an acclaimed disabled, autistic, trans, queer, Muslim, and indigenous Palestinian individual who has received multiple awards for their transformative work around displacement, decolonization, equity, and centering the lived experiences of individuals most impacted by injustice. In this session, Louiza “Weeze” Doran speaks with Yaffa regarding their experience as a displaced indigenous Palestinian, who has lived in multiple countries during war and revolutionary movements. They share about their family’s experience of displacement in Palestine, the family that still lives in Gaza, and more. Yaffa also shares about their work in the Muslim community around Sexual & Gender diveristy as the Executive Director of Muslim Alliance for Sexual and Gender Diversity (MASGD), and their forthcoming book regarding the same experiences. Resources: Ebook Preorder Now Paperback Preorder Link – Coming Soon Virtual Book Launch 11/13 Yaffa’s Instagram: @yaffasutopia Yaffa’s Tiktok: @yaffasutopia Yaffa’s Linktree Transcript Here: https://1948tofreedom.com/2023/10/30/session-2-yaffa/

At this point we all know all about the Enneagram, right?  Wrong.  Take what you think you know and set it aside.  I am honored to have Jessica Dickson here with me today.  Jessica is an Enneagram genius and an antiracism educator, and a RAY OF SUNSHINE! She is utilizing the inner work of the Enneagram, with the context setting of antiracism, to create healing environments for her clients and we are lucky to have her share some of that with us today!  Join me as I sit down with Jessica and dig into the challenges that come along with the Enneagram, why embodiment work has to come first, and the problematic practices that have been involved with both.   We’re exploring: The goal of body love and how it may need to start with body relationship and loyalty What exactly Enneagram is, and how can it drive our liberation work How our social conditioning changes how we access ourselves Why it’s important to allow yourself to hold on to your protection Dealing with labels specific to being a certain “type” Getting underneath a behavior to find the motivation driving it Avoiding healing work that “tells” you what you are and what to do Why tests are not the best way to find your Enneagram And so much more!!   Mentioned in this episode:     The Enneagram for Black Liberation: Return to Who You Are Beneath the Armor You Carry by Chichi Agorom  https://bit.ly/Theenneagramforblackliberation   Listen to Episode 36 with Elizabeth DiAlto HERE   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/  Instagram: @accordingtoweeze The Academy (it’s like Patreon): https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy   Get to know Jessica and sign up for her courses at https://jessicaddickson.com/ Instagram: @jessicaddicksoncoaching

So many people are doing embodiment work these days, but very few people are doing it in such a genuine and successful way as Elizabeth DiAlto. She is known for her raw, honest, and nuanced approach to spirituality and the healing arts and is an Embodiment Specialist, a Mystic, and host of the Embodied Podcast (3M+ downloads!) You will want to pay attention to this one, Elizabeth brings intention, honesty, and joy to every conversation, and this one is no different so let’s dive in!   We’re exploring: What embodiment really means and where it comes from Why embodiment work is and should always remain inclusive How we become so disconnected from our own bodies Distinguishing the difference between what is yours to own and what is someone else’s The 5 pillars of embodied self-love framework Trauma response vs trauma reaction Treating yourself with the gentleness you would give a child “Red and green flags” to look for in embodiment work The two things any good embodiment work will do So much more!!   Puerto Rico is suffering.  If you want to help please use the following as guidance as to where your funds can do the most work.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ap-PEnQfi1PVg2gCYEjh3jOoFKlgE1gS-wDqOUECio/edit?usp=sharing Created by La Corilla, “a group of women from the Puerto Rican diaspora channeling urgent relief efforts after hurricanes María and Fiona”Twitter:  @lacorilla   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/  Instagram: @accordingtoweeze The Academy (it’s like Patreon): https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy   Get to know Elizabeth and join her community: http://untameyourself.com/wssb Listen to Embodied with Elizabeth DiAlto: https://untameyourself.com/podcasts/401/ Website: http://untameyourself.com Instagram - @elizabethdialto

Y'all, buckle up! We are about to have a very honest conversation about liberation and living liberated. Today I sit down with Bobby Morgan to talk about the WORK of liberation work. Bobby is the founder and principal consultant at Liberation Lab, a company focused on working with educators and administrators to promote equity and culturally responsive teaching practices. We are talking about the direction of our work, how we got here, where we are going, and the dangerous trend of commodifying liberation. It’s not all unicorns and rainbows, but it’s all important conversation!    We’re exploring:   Seeing and getting to know ourselves outside of the limitations of oppression Awakening to who we can be and not what was placed on us as a lens of survival How liberation fails if we are not leading with love and empathy What we mean when we say we want to be put out of business Untangling ourselves from the work that we do The dangerous ways liberation has been coopted and commodified - how liberation has become a brand Cancel culture vs redemption culture - offering chances to apologize and learn How we build a transformative space of community  And so much more!!   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/  Instagram: @accordingtoweeze The Academy (it’s like Patreon): https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy   Get to know Bobby and check out his work here: https://www.myliberationlab.com/ Facebook & Instagram - @liberation.lab Twitter - @myliberationlab

What does it mean to live with softness and to have access to all of your emotions?  How do we lead with that gift and impart it to others? Corey Evan Leak is a prime example; as a podcaster, writer, and anti-racism educator, he is using his platforms to help others find peace and belonging. Corey and I sit down today and talk about his article Angry Black Man and where that term comes from, about the work needed to access all of our emotions, and learning new ways to show up.     We’re exploring:   The only default emotion society has allowed to men - how anger becomes a security blanket Letting go of our lizard brain and thinking about our reactions Releasing who society says you need to be Shedding the stigma of therapy and breaking cycles of generational trauma Wearing masks and code-switching as mechanisms of self-preservation Addressing the privilege of therapy and how we can access help when we are ready   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/   Instagram: @accordingtoweeze The Academy (it’s like Patreon): https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy   Get to know Corey and check out his article here: https://coreyevanleak.com/angry-black-man/ Website: https://coreyevanleak.com/ Instagram: @coreyevanleak Listen to Existential here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/existential/id1478020806   If you are seaking welcoming and affordable therapy options help can be found https://openpathcollective.org/ 

What IS liberation? What does it mean personally and professionally? Today I am sharing a crossover episode with Julia “Motherfucking” Wells, business coach and host of the podcast “Wait, What the Fuck?” Julia and I are discussing how no one can escape social narratives, how we all have our own work to do, and now liberation looks different for all of us. Are you ready for your liberation journey?    We’re exploring:   The questions to ask yourself so you can get what you REALLY want Why doing the personal work is imperative to the business work  The importance of community and guidance in your liberation journey  What Julia and I wish we had known in the beginning Understanding that better doesn’t mean easier Introducing our new community space two years in the making - Hella Liberated!   And so much more!!   Hella Liberated, the membership: https://www.hellaliberated.com/hlm   Get to know Julia! Website: https://www.juliacwells.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamotherfuckingwells/   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/  

Whether it's white supremacy, patriarchy, or capitalism, we've all internalized these structures and we all need to be unpacking and unlearning them at all times. This isn’t a sprint — it’s a marathon and it's grueling and uncomfortable. Are you ready to wake up and choose this work? Joining me today is Author, disruptor, activist, friend and change agent Frederick Joseph, who is passionate about showing you the path out.     We’re exploring: The gaps Frederick is filling with his books Questions to ask yourself when doing your internal work Boundaries or being a vessel for entertainment and why this has to change The way we think about parenting now is robbing all of our children Are you a feminist? — my answer and why I believe this Understanding the system of whiteness and your proximity to it And so much more!    Digging the podcast & wanna show Weeze some love? Buy her a coffee here (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Thanksweeze)   Ready to jump into the community conversation? Join The Academy (https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy) at any level to get access to the podcast Facebook group and behind the scenes content!   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/  Instagram: @accordingtoweeze The Academy (it’s like Patreon): https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy Connect with Frederick Joseph: Website: https://www.Frederickjoseph.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fredtjoseph/ The Black friend book: https://frederickjoseph.com/the-black-friend Patriarchy Blues book: https://frederickjoseph.com/patriarchy-blues

What does peace really mean to you? How do we define pleasure? Society has siloed pleasure to the bedroom, but it is really how connected you are to ALL of your senses in the day to day. Today I sit down with my dear friend, Terra Lyn Anderson, my partner in our new 7-month course Pleasure & Peace, to talk about living in pleasure and personal liberation. Terra has devoted their life to being a conduit for the healing connection between body and mind for both individuals and the collective. Join us as we get deep into the conversation around helping others understand what personal liberation really means and what intrapersonal activism is.   We’re exploring:   How we worked to create a process to help people understand what “by way of their own liberation” means Our new “I” of oppression that Terra and I have added to the list The importance changing focus from helping everyone else (which is AMAZING) to helping liberate yourself Understanding we have all been taught to adhere to oppressive system, and unlearning these internalized these narratives The way we are defining “INTRApersonal activism” and how it differs from INTERpersonal activism Learning to balance your truth with maintaining your personal safety, and allowing yourself to make those necessary choices in the given moment Looking at the work you can do inside yourself, for yourself, to be a larger part of social change   And so much more!   Join our new course - Pleasure & Peace   Get to know Terra! Website: www.embodyemerge.com IG: @embodyemerge Professional FB: https://www.facebook.com/terraanderson.embodyemerge Business FB: https://www.facebook.com/embodyemerge   Catch up with Weeze! Website: https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/  Instagram: @accordingtoweeze The Academy (it’s like Patreon): https://www.accordingtoweeze.com/the-academy   Digging the podcast & wanna show Weeze some love? Buy her a coffee here Ready to jump into the community conversation? Join The Academy  at any level to get access to the podcast Facebook group and behind the scenes content!