Promoting Peace in Philly with Lisa Parker and PeaceDay Philly

Peace and Love Amplifiers Podcast Episode 25

How do you celebrate “Peace Day” on September 21st? If you find yourself in the Philadelphia area, check out the events that Peace Day Philly is putting on. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Lisa Parker, the founder of Peace Day Philly. Peace Day Philly was founded in 2011 and promotes and collaborates on programming related to personal, local and/or global peace, on and around September 21st – the United Nations International Day of Peace. Lisa and her team work to accomplish their mission of empowering all people to collaboratively build a more peaceful and just world. 

Tune in to Episode 25 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn about Lisa’s journey to founding Peace Day Philly, what her role is within the organization, and how Lisa’s personal peace journey has evolved.

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • What brought Lisa to founding Peace Day Philly (3:05)
  • Lisa’s role within the organization (9:00)
  • About Lisa’s personal peace journey while building Peace Day Philly (14:40)
  • How Lisa’s son impacted her peace journey (20:02)
  • The future for Peace Day Philly (24:40)

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Ending Political Polarization with Braver Angels

Peace and Love Amplifiers Podcast Episode 24

How has your environment influenced your political views? It’s no secret that our country has been in an extreme political divide in recent years but we have to remember that each of our perspectives are valid. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by two incredible women, Karen Reiner and Ellen Laird, the co-chairs of the New Jersey Chapter of Braver Angels. This organization is near and dear to my heart, the work that they are doing is exactly what our country needs right now. Throughout this episode, Karen and Ellen explain the mission of Braver Angels, how the 2016 election impacted their lives, and the workshops that they offer. 

Tune in to Episode 24 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn about the New Jersey Chapter of Braver Angels and how they are on a mission to end the political divide in our country. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • The mission of Braver Angels (2:27)
  • How the 2016 election impacted Karen and Ellen (6:15)
  • The different workshops that Braver Angels offers (14:30)
  • How we express our core values in our political beliefs (19:15)
  • About Braver Angels’ goal (26:26)

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Promoting Peace through Tribal Culture with Bud Johnston

Peace and Love Amplifiers Episode 23

What is your cultural awareness about the Native American tribes? Connecting to the Earth and expressing gratitude is a fundamental part of the tribal culture, and one we can all implement more of in our daily life. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Bud Johnston, president of the Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers. Bud’s organization brings both national and international recognition to Pipestone by traveling all over the world to present and educate people about American Indian history and culture. Bud is on a mission to build peace, promote unity, and teach lessons about Native culture. 

Tune in to Episode 23 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn about the incredible work the Pipemakers are doing, the importance of connecting to Mother Earth, and how you can help Bud along his mission. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • What Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers does (2:20)
  • To share gratitude (7:15)
  • How music affects the planet (10:23)
  • About the tea of life (17:50)
  • How to help the Pipemakers (24:07)

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Ignite Your Energy with Nathalie Osborn

Peace and Love Amplifiers Podcast Episode 22

Are you aware of your personal energy and the energy of those around you? Connect with your energy and embrace your divine power! 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Nathalie Osborn, a natural energizer on a mission to leave the world better than she found it. As an engineer, transformational facilitator, and speaker, she’s helped positively power a better world by implementing over $500M in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and continues to empower burnt-out professionals recharge their personal energy to fuel success, unplug stress, and energize a life they love. Nathalie is the co-author of the international bestseller “Ignite Your Leadership: Proven Tools for Leaders to Energize Teams, Fuel Momentum, and Accelerate Results”, and the go-to gal for positively powering your personal energy!  

Tune in to Episode 22 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn how Nathalie’s background led to her career, the difficulties she has had along the way, and the techniques that you can apply to your life!

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • About Nathalie’s background (3:28)
  • Nathalie’s techniques to navigate her limiting beliefs (16:53)
  • To discover your energizers (22:15)
  • To reconnect by slowing down (28:50)
  • To honor your grief and sadness (33:10)

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Becoming a Transgender Ally

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Do you know anyone that is transgender? Whether you have someone in your life that is trans or not, it is important to educate yourself on how to be an ally for the transgender community.

In today’s episode, I am joined by mother/daughter duo Bridget Sampson and Jackie Thornhill of the Transgender School. When Jackie came out to Bridget as a transgender woman, it did not go as well as it could have. Bridget slowly began to become more comfortable with Jackie’s transitioning and has since become an ally and advocate for the transgender community. Together, Bridget and Jackie have created The Transgender School to help educate more people about how to support transgender people in their lives. 

Tune in to Episode 21 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn how Jackie and Bridget’s relationship has evolved since Jackie came out, why they started the Transgender School, the tools they recommend to be an ally, and more! 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • Jackie’s story of coming out (3:00)
  • How the Transgender School came to be (4:16)
  • Calls to action that listeners can take (15:15)
  • About the courses the Transgender School provides (21:00)
  • To continue to spread unconditional love (25:58)

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Restoring Peace Globally with Dan Kahn

Peace and Love Amplifiers Episode 19

Who is advocating for peace throughout your local community? You may not even know the people within your community that are helping to build and spread peace, but after this episode, you will appreciate their work more than ever. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Dan Kahn. He is on the leadership council of the Peace Alliance and the National Field Coordinator, teaching empathy skills to teenagers in community programs in Tallahassee, FL as a case manager. Dan promotes the growth of restorative justice practices statewide as Executive Director of the Florida Restorative Justice Program and coaches peacebuilding advocates globally. Peacebuilding can be challenging to navigate but Dan’s career is a testament to the change it consistently brings. 

Tune in to Episode 19 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn about the mission of the Peace Alliance, what Dan’s role is within his community, and why peacebuilding can be difficult. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

  • What do you teach your teenagers? (11:51) 
  • Can you describe what exactly restorative justice is? (21:47)
  • If the world were perfect, what would it look like to you? (32:30)

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • What The Peace Alliance is (3:56)
  • How Dan handles triggers (9:40)
  • The cost/benefit analysis of peacebuilding (19:15)
  • That peacebuilding is dynamic (25:40)
  • How you can be involved in The Peace Alliance (35:17)

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Healing from Grief with Diana Curtis

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Grief comes in all shapes and forms, and having self-compassion to give yourself the time to grieve is so important for you to heal. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Diana Curtis, a grief recovery specialist and owner of Coaching to the Heart. Her focus is to empower women to heal from grief after losing a loved one and help her clients find a path to inner peace and fulfillment. Diana created the Transcend Grief Now method to teach as many people as possible how to grieve with grace and self-compassion. 

Tune in to Episode 18 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to learn what led Diana to her mission to help others heal from grief, what grief is, the different ways grief can show up, and more! 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • What led Diana to her mission (3:08)
  • The ways that grief can show up (13:15)
  • To live in love or fear (20:11)
  • How Diana heals herself (27:30)
  • About the course Diana developed (31:30)

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Healing and Helping Through HearthMath with Elaine McGuinness

Peace and Love Amplifiers Podcast ~ Episode 17

What have you been conditioned to think by your environment and societal norms? Get on the path of self re-discovery to remember who you truly are at your core. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend and fellow HeartMath clinician and trainer, Elaine McGuinness. Elaine has been in the healthcare industry for over three decades and has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response in Ireland. She is passionate about helping people achieve well-being and offers coaching that can suit anyone. Inspired to open people’s eyes to the conditioning and programming that society has taught them, Elaine is on a mission to help people rediscover who they truly are. 

Tune in to Episode 17 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to hear how Elaine became involved in healthcare and HeartMath, about World Oneness Day, and what Elaine has discovered about the heart’s inner workings. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • How Elaine got involved in Heartmath and life coaching (3:58)
  • How Elaine continues to ask the Universe questions (15:00)
  • About World Oneness Day and Ekam (20:46)
  • How HeartMath can measure the effects of human consciousness (33:06)
  • Why Elaine believes that COVID-19 is accelerating humanity (40:16)

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Supporting the Indigenous Through Peace with Kathy Vanden Boogaard and Deb Nedeau of The Great Lakes Peace Center

Peace and Love Amplifiers ~ Podcast 16

How have you recognized racism among people of color? Speaking up for these communities that are being discriminated against is something we can all do more of. 

In today’s episode, I am joined by Kathy Vanden Boogaard and Deb Nedeau who work with the Great Lakes Peace Center. After realizing that indigenous people were being treated poorly among other people of color, Kathy and Deb recognized their privilege with the color of their skin and wanted to help support these communities. Together they started the Great Lakes Peace Center to help build peace and stand up for these minority communities. 

Tune in to Episode 16 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to hear about the mission behind the Great Lakes Peace Center, why it’s more important to make an effort towards change than be politically correct, and different ways you can support indigenous communities. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • About Kathy & Deb’s background and mission (2:06)
  • About personal peacebuilding (12:40)
  • That nobody is safe until everybody is safe (18:18)
  • How they are spreading awareness within their community (23:12)
  • How you can help in your community (25:40)

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Building a Heart-Centered Business with Kim Haist

Peace and Love Amplifiers Podcast ~ Episode 15

Who is your accountability partner? If you don’t have one already, reach out to someone you know that is a light in your life and ask them to help keep you accountable for achieving your dreams!

In today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, accountability partner, and cohort, Kim Haist. Kim is the owner of Ashanti Way, a business that helps heart-centered small businesses grow. With the combination of loving business from a young age and reading the book The Tenth Insight, Kim’s holistic approach to business was born. Kim is a life-long learner who has created a community of heart-centered people that are determined to amplify the light of good in this world. 

Tune in to Episode 15 of Peace and Love Amplifiers to hear how Kim and I have built an accountability relationship, how she started her business, where her spiritual journey began, and more. 

In This Episode You Will Learn 

  • How Kim and I help keep each other accountable (4:48)
  • How to ‘act as if’  (8:50)
  • About Kim’s mission for her business (11:15)
  • About Kim’s spiritual journey (16:45)
  • The story that changed how Kim interacts with others (23:31)
  • Kim’s prediction for post-pandemic life (32:37)

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