The CARMA Chronicles

The Healing Centered Approach Interview w/ Dr. Lee Porscha Moore

In this episode, we feature The Resilient Roots Podcast episode. Listen to their Host, El Dorado Charter SELPA Program Coordinator Sean Andrew, interview Resilient Roots Summit keynote speaker (and our very own) from Flourish Agenda, Dr. Lee Porscha Moore. Join us as they discuss the crucial part that Healing and Trauma Awareness plays in developing school and individual wellness in our communities.  Dr. Porscha's interview can also be found on The Resilient Roots School Wellness Podcast on Episode 2.  Stay Connected to the our Community: Resilient Roots School Wellness Podcast Apple Podcast App [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-002-the-healing-centered-approach-with-dr-porscha/id1783878243?i=1000679821929]  Spotify: Resilient Roots School Wellness Podcast [ https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BaJs3oT7PS78ms1vxhjKb?si=qfZrb1irQgmqw48WDUbaEg] Twitter/X: @charterselpa Music from the episode by: The Wurx [https://open.spotify.com/track/0abjqtaPXtoh96tKRneDc8?si=a5c3f9a066cf4255] by Spear of Nation [https://open.spotify.com/artist/72YClse1Xb797zHufnMKxT?si=cGeLhEqhR4KzJHzJ4TRHfQ]

Healing Happens Everywhere: Spotlighting Amazing Artist Barbara Fant

In this captivating episode, we are privileged to sit down with the incredibly talented Barbara Fant, who generously shares her intimate personal journey - from her humble roots growing up in the small town of Youngstown, Ohio, to navigating the bright lights and bustling energy of the entertainment capital of Los Angeles. Barbara's story is one of resilience, passion, and a deep-rooted connection to the transformative power of art and self-expression. As she openly discusses, her path has not been without its challenges, but through it all, Barbara has emerged as a multifaceted artist whose work is imbued with authenticity, vulnerability, and a steadfast commitment to using her platform to inspire healing and growth, particularly among youth. With a disarming humility that belies her immense talent, Barbara shares invaluable insights on the importance of tapping into one's creative spirit as a means of cultivating personal wholeness. This is an episode you simply cannot afford to miss, as Barbara Fant's story is one that is sure to leave an indelible mark, reminding us all of the profound impact that can be achieved when we have the courage to share our most authentic selves with the world.

Healing Through Music and Therapy: The Powerful Healing Journey of Stacie Aamon

In this insightful podcast episode, listeners are invited into an intimate conversation with Stacie Amon Yeldell, a profoundly talented and inspiring music therapist. As part of the Arts-based HCE mini-series, produced in collaboration with the Los Angeles County of Arts & Culture and the L.A. Arts Ed Collective, this episode provides a captivating glimpse into Stacie's remarkable personal journey. Listeners are guided through the honest realities she has navigated within the music industry, learning how her experiences ultimately led her to discover the profound healing power of music therapy. With vulnerability and wisdom, Stacie shares the transformative path that carried her from her roots as a music artist to becoming a best-selling author, sharing the lessons she has learned along the way. Throughout the episode, Stacie's passion and dedication to using the arts as a tool for healing shines through, leaving the audience with a deeper appreciation for the wonderfulness of music therapy and the remarkable individuals, like Stacie, who dedicate their lives to this vital work. This is an incredible, must-listen episode that promises to move, educate and inspire.

Sparking Imagination Through Creatives and Healing: A Deep Dive Into Speculative Art.

In this thought-provoking podcast episode, host Chris Nguon delves into the dynamic intersection of art speculative visioning, and creative visual arts education, as explored through an insightful conversation with Los Angeles-based artist Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca. As part of the captivating Arts-based HCE mini-series, produced in partnership with the Los Angeles County of Arts & Culture and the L.A. Arts Ed Collective, the episode guides listeners on a journey through a vibrant, imaginative possibility space. Vaca's multifaceted artistic practice serves as a springboard for a rich dialogue, shedding light on the ways in which the realms of fine art, conceptual design, and pedagogical innovation can vibe together. With dope references to the world-renowned Comic-Con convention, the episode delves into the transformative power of speculative thinking, inviting the audience to envision new frontiers where creativity, technology, and societal advancement intertwine.

Healing Work Through Understanding Our True History: In Community With Dr. Cory Greene.

In this episode, host Chris Nguon has the privilege to be in community with Dr. Cory Greene, the co-founder of H.O.L.L.A., a nonprofit developed from the organizing work and political strategizing of people who served sentences in New York State Correctional Facilities. Cory is invested in developing, leading and implementing an-intergenerational youth led citywide and nationwide Healing Justice Movement [https://healwithholla.com/healing-justice]. Cory (40 years old) was born and raised by a single mother in East Elmhurst Queens, NY, during a time when many mothers and urban communities were impacted by the crack epidemic.  Cory’s ancestors and elders hail from the struggles of delta Mississippi, and the historical reality of being Black in “America” Cory’s experiences as a youth growing up in urban ghettos have contributed to his understanding of the systemic inequalities As a result, Cory has committed himself to a wide range of educational projects, healing, and grassroots movement building that seek to change existing conditions for youth of color and our communities. Cory earned his Associate degree in Liberal Arts Deaf Studies from LaGuardia Community College. Cory earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology from New York University. Cory earned his doctoral degree from the Critical Social Personality Psychology program at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), where his research efforts analyze the praxis of grassroots pedagogy and healing-centered youth organizing within a process of radical healing.  This is one of the most powerful episodes of the CARMA Chronicles podcast and we are blessed to share it with you. One love.