45. Revisiting the Power of Love with Larry and Peggy Ward

In tribute to Larry Ward. Rerun Episode 4. For this episode we are talking to Larry and Peggy Ward, senior teachers in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition of Zen Buddhism. They have also written a book, In Love's Garden, exploring the topic of love. Most recently, Larry has published a book called America's Racial Karma, which you will find as a very engaging reading for these times. In this episode, we explore the topic of love. As the world careens around us, what better topic to explore and talk about and understand at a deep level, what is love.

Dr. David Wrathall is an Associate Professor of Natural Hazards at Oregon State University’s College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on forms of human mobility and forced migration resulting from environmental problems. He draws from climate change adaptation, risk, resilience, and sustainability studies. In addition to climate change, he considers other destabilizing influences on development including drug trafficking and violent conflict. To learn more about Jeremy's work and upcoming courses, please take a look at his new website: untaughtessentials.com If you feel pulled to support: Go Fund Me for Jeremy, Tomo, and Family: Operation Fresh Start https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tomo-and-jeremy-to-rebuild-after-the-eaton-fire Zelle: 323-899-5531

How do you meet crises and find your way through crises to help yourself and others? Marcela Widrig has been working with trauma in the body for over 30 years. How do we wrap ourselves around pain? She does a mixture of hands-on work, zoom sessions, and group trainings to help stuck energy move through us. You can learn more about Marcela's work at her website https://fierceembodiment.com/ Or email her at [email protected] Jeremy has been working on the 2025 offerings and excited about what has been developed. We will have two deep dive courses this year. To learn more about the courses, please take a look at his new website: untaughtessentials.com

This episode is a a conversation with nueorsicentist and psychologist, David Creswell. David and his collaborators have been leading neuroscience research in the central role of equanimity in mindfulness practices. https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/psychology/directory/core-training-faculty/creswell-david.html Equa app Equa Health – Your Personal Mindfulness Trainer - equael is the discount code equahealth.io If you feel pulled to support: Go Fund Me for Jeremy, Tomo, and Family: Operation Fresh Start https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-tomo-and-jeremy-to-rebuild-after-the-eaton-fire Zelle: 323-899-5531

Have you ever had an event that you couldn’t get past? Something so painful that its gravitational pull kept you from moving forward? if you moved past it what would open up for you? What would you put into action that you’ve been talking yourself out of? Recently I helped one of my students Shengyu Zhang move past such an episode. What opened up for him was a recognition that he loved learning people’s stories. What he put into action, in a matter of days, was a series of interviews of how someone faced their fear and overcame their struggles. And I had the pleasure of being one of the first people he spoke with.

Mindfulness is more than just paying attention or being aware in the present moment. The more transformational properities of mindfulness is to radically change your relationship to the world. In this episode with Julianna Raye, CEO and lead curriculum designer of Unified Mindfulness. You would be hard pressed to find someone who has more practice than Juilianna. Learn more about Julianna on her website: https://juliannaraye.com/mindfulness/ Learn more about her mindfulness training program at Unified Mindfulness: https://unifiedmindfulness.com/ Register for the Unified Mindfulness 6th Annual FREE LIVE Retreat and 5-Day Workshop unifiedmindfulness.com/Immersion

The world is abuzz with excitement and worry about Artifical IntelligenceI and the human future. Perhaps the best exploration I’ve heard of AI comes not from a technological or social point of view, but from a mythological one. What is the deeper meaning of humans creating something that might eclipse them in the future? Why are we driven to do this? More pointedly, after the Sorcerer’s Apprentice summons forth magical forces he can’t control, what happens when there’s no master Sorcerer to come fix the mess he’s created? One of my favorite podcasts is The Emerald by Joshua Schrei, which explores contemporary issues from a mythological lens. The episode So You Want to Be a Sorcerer in the Age of Mythic Powers on AI was so engrossing I listened to it five times. So, it only seemed natural to have a conversation with him when I was invited to participate in the AI & Your Life summit last year. If you want to know more about the Summit, go to Wisdomforlife.life This talk was recorded as part of AI & Your Life: The Essential Summit 2023. For more information, visit www.WisdomForLife.life. Below is the link to the original Emerald episode that inspired me to connect with Joshua. I think you will find it deeply thought-provoking. https://theemeraldpodcast.buzzsprout.com/317042/13210102

In this episode we are going share a conversation hosted by Tami Simon, the visionary founder of the media company Sounds True and Co-creator of the Inner MBA, where I’m one of the lead faculty members. We explore the nervous system, the Green Zone model, how to create supportive environments and why trauma healing is an essential element to being a great leader. This episode is an excellent follow on to our conversation with Heather Dyer last month. If you’re interested in learning more about the Inner MBA, there’s a link to further content: https://www.soundstrue.com/store/#625836d36e32b

We are going to check-in with Heather Dyer, CEO of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District and see how her story is unfolding. We spoke with her 2.5 years ago in 2 gripping episodes (14 and 15). I was curious to know what happened since then. Heather Dyer is CEO of the San Bernadino Valley Municipal Water District. She is the first woman to lead this agency that brings water to over 800,000 people in one of the fasting growing parts of water-poor Southern California. Connect with Heather Dyer https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-dyer-m-s-m-b-a-aaa7aa111/ Mastering the Art of Personal Resilience Heather Dyer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kOPB94AMEs How Vital Leaders Change the World Jeremy Hunter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpFGDhblYDs

Today’s guest is financial advisor Spencer Sherman Today’s conversation with Spencer ended up being an exploration of ‘how much is enough”? This is the first of two parts and I think my monk friend would be satisfied that we cover everything you need to know. Find out more about Spencer here https://www.spencer-sherman.com/ Spencer Sherman (MBA, CFP®) integrates the power of mindfulness and emotional intelligence with business and finance. As the founder and former CEO of Abacus, a values-driven financial consulting firm managing over $3 billion in assets, Spencer has transformed the lives of many, helping them forge stronger relationships with themselves and others to become more effective leaders and achieve financial success on their own terms. After earning an MBA from Wharton, Spencer began a 35-year meditation practice – discovering along the way that the secret to professional success in finance, aside from proficiency with “the numbers,” is cultivating emotional intelligence and a resilient, flexible mind.