Co-Existence; Joy, Pain and Truth

#33 Passing Joy around the World with Kathryn Blume & Misha Safran

Today I am interviewing Kathryn Blume. Kathryn Blume is a musician, speaker, performer, writer, educator, and passionate advocate for creative, justice-infused, world-saving action. She was the co-founder and executive director of the award-winning climate and sustainability game Vermontivate, founded the environmental news radio show Earth On The Air, co-founded the Lysistrata Project, the first worldwide theatrical event for peace, and is the author of Dancing To The Beat Of The Great, Green Heart, a collection of essays and speeches on building a climate movement of hope and power.  Kathryn also served as board chair of the climate action group 350 Vermont, and has given speeches, taught workshops, and toured her one-woman shows in over 60 cities in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe.  A yogini with a 30+ year practice, Kathryn received her BA from Yale with a self-designed degree in environmental studies and theater, and is also an ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church. Misha Safran is Joy & Resilience Coach working with students and their families to build compassionate communication and play into their lives with emphasis on finding ways to de-stress their lives during the pandemic as well as supporting students' academic success with executive functioning skills! As a Heart-String Healer and Joy Coach, Misha also empowers women, specifically but not limited to, her LGBTQ Womxn clients to tune their heart-strings so to better align with their true selves which results in living life and thriving rather than just surviving it, feeling more authentic and wholehearted joy on a daily basis as well as building a community of people in their lives which feels healthy! A challenging time calls for a joy practice which includes a loving compassionate community to keep us grounded. Misha raised five children, has a graduate degree, is trilingual (English, French & Spanish) and has 30+ years of teaching experience. She is a great listener, compassionate, perceptive, playful, an empath, a highly sensitive person and authentic. Misha identifies as a lesbian womxn, a mom, a daughter, a friend, a sister, a partner, an educator and an anti-racist activist. And, Misha is a singer & songwriter creating music to help soothe her own inner wounds and using it to light up the hearts of others! You can find more information regarding working with Misha on her website: www.mishasafran.com [http://www.mishasafran.com] Get full access to Judgement or Empathy? A Journey to Understanding. at mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe [https://mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#32 Passing Joy around the World with Jon Fuller & Misha Safran

Today I will talk about the notion of HAPPIES! AND, PLEASE help me welcome SPECIAL GUEST Singer & Songwriter, JON FULLER! Jon Fuller is a singer, pianist, and songwriter currently based out of Los Angeles, California. His two studio albums, Skipping Away from Dissonance and The Art of Denial, both received airplay on independent radio and were on several end-of-year best-of lists, and his song "Gathering Tide" was the 1st Place winner of the Just Plain Folks Modern Rock award in 2020. When not busy attempting to learn the ins and outs of the brave new world of livestreaming, Jon enjoys taking walks around his neighborhood and working on his next album, When Did You Get So Damn Scared?, due out this September. You can follow Jon on instagram, spotify and others using his handle = @jonfullermusic Or find him on Facebook Jon Fuller Sounds or his website www.jonfullermusic.com [http://www.jonfullermusic.com] It was such a pleasure enjoying conversation with Jon. I hope you enjoy the conversation! Here we go! Misha Safran is Joy & Resilience Coach working with students and their families to build compassionate communication and play into their lives with emphasis on finding ways to de-stress their lives during the pandemic as well as supporting students' academic success with executive functioning skills! As a Heart-String Healer and Joy Coach, Misha also empowers women, specifically but not limited to, her LGBTQ Womxn clients to tune their heart-strings so to better align with their true selves which results in living life and thriving rather than just surviving it, feeling more authentic and wholehearted joy on a daily basis as well as building a community of people in their lives which feels healthy! A challenging time calls for a joy practice which includes a loving compassionate community to keep us grounded. Misha raised five children, has a graduate degree, is trilingual (English, French & Spanish) and has 30+ years of teaching experience. She is a great listener, compassionate, perceptive, playful, an empath, a highly sensitive person and authentic. Misha identifies as a lesbian womxn, a mom, a daughter, a friend, a sister, a partner, an educator and an anti-racist activist. And, Misha is a singer & songwriter creating music to help soothe her own inner wounds and using it to light up the hearts of others! You can find more information regarding working with Misha on her website: www.mishasafran.com [http://www.mishasafran.com] Get full access to Judgement or Empathy? A Journey to Understanding. at mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe [https://mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#34 Passing Joy around the World with Dr. Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck

#34 Passing Joy around the World with Dr. Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck   This podcast reveals the nature of our being in this life as a coexistence despite our best efforts to create a separation of facts, feelings and experiences. We discuss our pains, our joys and bring forth tools for bringing JOY into our lives when we are experiencing PAIN and discuss the truth of it all!   Today, April 8, 2021, I am interviewing Dr. Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck who has been a Holistic Eye doctor specializing in optometric vision and movement therapy and natural vision improvement since 1987. She works with those who have the diagnosis of vision related learning issues, and those on the ADD to Autism spectrum, and with post traumatic brain injury.   It’s been over 33 years since Dr. Haransky-Beck graduated from optometry school. With over 20 years practicing optometry, optometric vision therapy, & somatic movement therapy, she’s now an EmbodyVision Yoga teacher and a Spiritual Nutrition Counselor.   Dr. Haransky-Beck has facilitated visual and awareness shifting in both herself and many others in individual one-on-one sessions and in groups. And she’s so excited to share her wisdom with YOU so you too can RISE to your highest version of yourself!   She co-facilitates with others what she has come to know in her life so we all collectively RISE into our greatness together as ONE with ease and grace. Living life and seeing easily with with grace, ease and flow connected to Source in all situations. That is how she defines a life well-lived. Most of all, she enjoys creating an environment where people connect with their inner- beingness and innate vision. She adores sharing the joy, vitality and Love that she has known during her lifetime.   Dr. Haransky-Beck is offering my viewers and listeners a FREE 20-minute consultation prior to enrolling in her newest course. You can use this link to schedule: https://www.enliveningconsciousness.com/comfortable-consultation [https://www.enliveningconsciousness.com/comfortable-consultation]   Misha Safran is Joy & Resilience Coach working with students and their families to build compassionate communication and play into their lives with emphasis on finding ways to de-stress their lives during the pandemic as well as supporting students' academic success with executive functioning skills!   As a Joy & Resilience Coach, Misha also empowers parents, specifically but not limited to moms, to tune their heart-strings so to better align with their true selves which results in living life without guilt or shame and thrive rather than just surviving, feeling more authentic and wholehearted joy on a daily basis as well as building a community of people in their lives which feels healthy!   Misha raised five children, has a graduate degree, is trilingual (English, French & Spanish) and has 30+ years of teaching experience. She is a great listener, compassionate, perceptive, playful, an empath, a highly sensitive person and authentic.   Misha identifies as a lesbian womxn, a mom, a daughter, a friend, a sister, a partner, an educator and an anti-racist activist. And, Misha is a singer & songwriter creating music to help soothe her own inner wounds and using it to light up the hearts of others!   You can find more information regarding working with Misha on her website: https://www.mishasafran.com [https://www.mishasafran.com] Get full access to Judgement or Empathy? A Journey to Understanding. at mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe [https://mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#15 A Candid Conversation about Systemic Racism with Candace, Juanita and Star!

A Candid Conversation about Systemic Racism with three terrific panelists: Candace Hutson, san Juanita Baldwin, & Star Poole!   Jodi and I were very moved by the stories and experiences of these fantastic women.   Candace Hutson: Working full time, married with 3 children, and running a charity Candace still found time to encourage and help students on their college journey inspired by her own. In 2014, she became an Academic Success Coach and College Planning Consultant. As the owner of Be Encouraged LLC, she assists students with time management, study habits, organization and self-advocacy. It is her gift to get students to know who they really are inside and outside of the classroom. Candace serves as a beacon of light for families overwhelmed with the college process providing them with support, guidance and relief. Throughout the years, she has been able to help countless students and families.   Self proclaimed your “Professional Encourager,” Candace can be found speaking at Women Empowerment events, at your local PTA meeting, on social media giving a word and since 2019 on her podcast “Candid Conversations with Candy.” Although she has faced challenges in life, she believes she was chosen to break dysfunctional generational cycles. Candace is a first generation graduate. Working with her own niece she became the second as a graduate of the first HBCU Lincoln University. In 2019, Candace’s son, her HU baby began his collegiate journey at North Carolina A&T State University finishing his first semester with a 4.0. It is Candace’s testimony that God will give you beauty for ashes.   On behalf of Candace's Participation this evening please support her charity Shonda's Prom Closet, a member of the Operation Prom National Network. https://www.promnationalnetwork.org/ [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.promnationalnetwork.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WebQ4KuQ3uH2vH-5OrkcRM5ldyYUicUqVw0KpMsCjwp1lunpnBgww5Iw&h=AT2Vgwth_x3_2qVbM6JE7CmbVH1y8kzzS1JfmVBAlvR5tdQ9Dvqbi14XmoSrZQKCDOYiMr5WRU6cdkEGAgOLXjQepPZDyQdVzZsOQ4kdx0RVQlA3blTUAU54lyf-c0Mhy6ZlAyQ&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c%5B0%5D=AT3Rrrk8HmuqTPbKPr6OwnToNj_JC7o0j2Qs1noV7ctr1e0oQ95ESN_2Zj6jZ2cAM12CbAVKyh1z0L8av6y8Ls6piRQAvwp6re1Y0RWjlE02VZObosBSwqqPBEry6xdD0f-pxSRtD3b0lekoohcoU8R0ZG_fhDLSucEOL2jN1DXwwGMDw5pet6ILtCuAzGKjtxiKW7vIiMuzFwogO5oIgkBOON_PhJQ]   san Juanita Baldwin: san Juanita Baldwin is Chicana, born in Texas, raised in California. Her family members were migrant farmworkers. She is a writer, and has been published. She has been out lesbian since 1972. Next semester, she will be the first in her family to graduate from college.   On behalf of san Juanita's Participation this evening please support her charity choice: Zami Nobla Oregon   Star Poole: Star Poole is a Williamsport area school board director and a facilitator for North Central PA's Alternatives to Violence project as well as a panelist for PA’ Outrun Coalition. Start is a single mother of five children. On behalf of Star's Participation this evening please support her charity choice: Heart of Williamsport https://heartofwilliamsport.org/ [https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fheartofwilliamsport.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1qxuI2Ss4D6VW2l8jXrTFJM56kVBTlLVxS4nMTd9k1zyGPY-OwHvFyGJc&h=AT1g2W3LbvOpGqHE4H81Em0Ls1hfhgLqqXazIh6ZgJf2kzOCcWRj4mI35zAodf0M7uYhR1NPNAMyI9l4pNpLSLs2YlqSfqJdV8hw3aUzXs_BGG_NkCejTOOvA9ebuKWAdDnrQRk&__tn__=-UK-y-R&c%5B0%5D=AT3Rrrk8HmuqTPbKPr6OwnToNj_JC7o0j2Qs1noV7ctr1e0oQ95ESN_2Zj6jZ2cAM12CbAVKyh1z0L8av6y8Ls6piRQAvwp6re1Y0RWjlE02VZObosBSwqqPBEry6xdD0f-pxSRtD3b0lekoohcoU8R0ZG_fhDLSucEOL2jN1DXwwGMDw5pet6ILtCuAzGKjtxiKW7vIiMuzFwogO5oIgkBOON_PhJQ] Get full access to Judgement or Empathy? A Journey to Understanding. at mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe [https://mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

#31 Lucie Porter& Misha Safran Passing Joy around the World!

My guest today is my friend and coaching cohort, Lucie Porter. Lucy is a compassionate and self-driven individual with a vision to support as many as she can who suffer from Acute or Chronic Pain. After over 20 years’ experience working as a contractor as a Business Development Director while leveraging and Branding Corporate Pain related Medical Centres and Law-firms, she decided to put all her resources together to create unparalleled Professional Resources Options and Affiliates to change the quality of life for those who live with pain! This was inspired after she personally became the victim of a hit & run as a pedestrian and decided to turn a negative into a positive and impact other people's lives! She LOVES what she does and feels empowered and rewarded daily simply by seeing how her efforts affect those who chose to accept her support! And her joy in doing her work is magnetic! It was just a joy speaking with Lucie today! Interact Health PRO and IHP-Virtual Care provides support & services to those who suffer from Acute and Chronic Pain. Providing effective Resources Option while compassionately supporting those in pain to enable a better quality of life while acting as a liaison with their Primary Care Givers, Rehabilitation Practitioners, and in some case, Legal Representatives promoting positive recovery. They are based in Toronto, Ontario Canada initially servicing the GTA and now also offering "VIRTUAL Online Care” anywhere in the world! They offer FREE LIVE Events and Interviews followed by Q & A providing valuable insight on support systems for Acute & Chronic Pain - Mental Health - Scoliosis as well Rehabilitation in Sports Injuries, Concussion, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Slip & Fall related challenges. They also now offer open discussion on Virtual Care Treatment Programs. Our private “GAIN… with the PAIN Free Group” offers its’ Community Members with ongoing activities on Pain related topics. Lucie wanted to make sure you my viewers and listeners received the following information: Interact Health PRO is delighted to invite ten of Misha's guests to take advantage of a FREE 3 Months Trial using our "Do it Yourself" pre-set Programs for selected body parts while tracking your results with Thrive+ for your Neck - Upper Back - Lower Back - Hip - Shoulder - Elbow - Wrist & Hand - Knee - Ankle & Foot ~ ell her which body part you want to work with and get yourself on your way to recovery! The first ten to respond will receive the free 3 months offer. Email: Lucie@InteractHealthPRO.com [Lucie@InteractHealthPRO.com] or Call Lucie at 416.303.3788 Misha Safran is a Joy & Resilience Coach working with students and their families to build compassionate communication and play into their lives with emphasis on finding ways to de-stress their lives during the pandemic as well as supporting students' academic success with executive functioning skills! As a Heart-String Healer and Joy Coach, Misha also empowers women, specifically but not limited to, her LGBTQ Womxn clients to tune their heart-strings so to better align with their true selves which results in living life and thriving rather than just surviving it, feeling more authentic and wholehearted joy on a daily basis as well as building a community of people in their lives which feels healthy! A challenging time calls for a joy practice which includes a loving compassionate community to keep us grounded. Misha raised five children, has a graduate degree, is trilingual (English, French & Spanish) and has 30+ years of teaching experience. She is a great listener, compassionate, perceptive, playful, an empath, a highly sensitive person and authentic. Misha identifies as a lesbian womxn, a mom, a daughter, a friend, a sister, a partner, an educator and an anti-racist activist. And, Misha is a singer & songwriter creating music to help soothe her own inner wounds and using it to light up the hearts of others! You can find more information regarding working with Misha on her website: www.mishasafran.com [http://www.mishasafran.com] Or you can use this link to schedule your Joyful & Resilient Journeying Session with Misha: https://calendly.com/authentic_joy/joyfulresilientjourneying [https://calendly.com/authentic_joy/joyfulresilientjourneying] YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xEznb8gEX_AVEjIGb5L8w? [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xEznb8gEX_AVEjIGb5L8w] Podcast channel: https://mishasafran.podbean.com/ [https://mishasafran.podbean.com/%E2%80%8B] Business Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/prolificwisdom [https://www.facebook.com/prolificwisdom%E2%80%8B] Private FB groups for women and womxn: LBQT Womxn Living, Loving & Laughing! https://www.facebook.com/groups/lbqtwomxn [https://www.facebook.com/groups/lbqtwomxn] Authentic and Wholehearted Joy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womeninjoy [https://www.facebook.com/groups/womeninjoy] Private FB group for Parents: Joyful & Resilient Families FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulresilientfamilies [https://www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulresilientfamilies]   Get full access to Judgement or Empathy? A Journey to Understanding. at mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe [https://mishasafran.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]