1948 to Freedom: From Gaza

In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth DiAlto, known for her nuanced, inclusive, and humor-infused approach to spirituality and the healing arts. She is an Embodiment Specialist and a Spiritual Futurist.  We explore what it means to focus on living a value's centered, peaceful and soft life, while honoring and dancing the line between protecting our peace and protecting our privilege; oscillating on this line, while honoring community and reciprocal relationships.  In this second part of the episode, we also touch on recognizing incompatible connections, allowing people to be who they are and honoring those who cannot dream within our own work. Tune in to hear all about: - Transitioning work focus from online to in-person teaching and a new book - Solo polyamory, dating experiences, and healing toxic masculinity - Exploring controversial topics through fiction writing - Midlife women's personal growth and freedom from resentment - Perpetuating systemic racism through social media algorithms and censorship - Weaponizing the phrase "protecting your peace" Resources: https://www.jonathanldent.com/ https://untameyourself.com/links/ https://www.instagram.com/elizabethdialto/ https://www.wildsoulmovement.com/ Connect & Support: Instagram     Patreon    Substack     Join the Collective  

In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth DiAlto, known for her nuanced, inclusive, and humor-infused approach to spirituality and the healing arts. She is an Embodiment Specialist and a Spiritual Futurist.  We explore what it means to focus on living a value's centered, peaceful and soft life, while honoring and dancing the line between protecting our peace and protecting our privilege; oscillating on this line, while honoring community and reciprocal relationships. We also discuss Elizabeth's recent book release, "Dark Healing: Order of Secret Priestesses, Book 1", and how her book touches on themes of healing, self-love, and liberation, and the importance of breaking open and connecting with one's sacredness. Tune in to hear all about: - Transitioning work focus from online to in-person teaching and a new book - Solo polyamory, dating experiences, and healing toxic masculinity - Exploring controversial topics through fiction writing - Midlife women's personal growth and freedom from resentment - Perpetuating systemic racism through social media algorithms and censorship - Weaponizing the phrase "protecting your peace" Resources: For the Love of Men W/ Weeze Doran http://instagram.com/elizabethdialto Connect & Support : Instagram     Patreon    Substack     Join the Collective

In this two part conversation, I talk with Tamela Julia Gordon, a writer and editor from New York. Tamela Julia Gordon's book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land has been met with critical acclaim, earning a starred Kirkus Review. Tamela's currently working on her second book and splitting her time between Harlem and Miami. Tamela and I explore layers centered on Community Care, Authenticity and staying rooted in the truth of your work, and honoring your community as well as your capacity as we navigate these aspects. We also talk about the need to be within community with those who see, hear, and honor us. Tune in to hear all about: The importance of community care Tamela shares her journey of writing 'Hood Wellness' and the process of reconciling her own experiences. The conversation highlights the limitations of anti-racism work and the importance of authentic and community-centered approaches to activism and self-care.  Promoting a book while maintaining integrity and authenticity can be challenging. Working at your own capacity in activism. Connect & Support: Instagram   Patreon   Substack   Join the Collective

In this conversation, I am joined by Tamela Julia Gordon, a writer and editor from New York. Tamela Julia Gordon's book, Hood Wellness: Tales of Communal Care from People Who Drowned on Dry Land has been met with critical acclaim, earning a starred Kirkus Review. Tamela's currently working on her second book and splitting her time between Harlem and Miami. Tamela and I explore layers centered on Community Care, Authenticity and staying rooted in the truth of your work, and honoring your community as well as your capacity as we navigate these aspects. We also talk about the need to be within community with those who see, hear, and honor us. Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation. Tune in to hear all about: The importance of community care Tamela shares her journey of writing 'Hood Wellness' and the process of reconciling her own experiences. The conversation highlights the limitations of anti-racism work and the importance of authentic and community-centered approaches to activism and self-care.  Promoting a book while maintaining integrity and authenticity can be challenging. Working at your own capacity in activism. Connect & Support: Instagram   Patreon   Substack   Join the Collective

The show is baaaaaaack! We know it's been a little bit… and Weeze is excited to reconnect. If you're tuned in on social media or substack, you've been dialed in to the shifts, changes and transformations that have been afoot. In this short and sweet chat, Weeze rehashes what's been up, how things are shifting, what is pulling her forward and what you can expect as you dive deeper into community with Weeze whether through the Podcast, the Community or over on Patreon.  How do we continue to show up for community without first practicing and more deeply embodying the work we teach? In this episode, Weeze shares candidly about her journey towards deeper alignment with her work, and values. Tune in to hear about all the things! Lastly, Weeze would love for you to get involved with her foundation, The Asafa Collective through Volunteering, Donating and Sharing about the work (linked below). Key Takeaways:  Rest, Transformation and Alignment as Liberation Tools Broadening the Conversations and Applying Liberatory Lens Cultivating space for the full work Get involved with The Asafa Collective; volunteer, donate, share. Rewriting all the rules, all the time Links: Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/accordingtoweeze Share, Donate, Volunteer for with the Foundation: https://www.doranfamilyfoundation.com/ Dive deeper into the work: https://louizadoran.com/collective Stay Connected: https://www.instagram.com/accordingtoweeze/  

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/

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/

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