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This podcast explores the idea of "Repairing the World" (Tikkun Olam in Hebrew) from a variety of perspectives. Two of the main ideas are that inner peace leads to outer peace, and everyone's mental health matters. I interview guests who do things that help heal or repair the world, in what I consider to be profound way. Listen and find out if you agree.
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My friend Aru and I discuss what love is, what we wished we'd known about it sooner, what is really important in life, God and evolution. I hope you enjoy it!
Shanga is a young lady in Iraq who works hard to help others. She has found peace and freedom in her Kurdish city, Sulaymaniyah.
The Healing Place has managed to stay afloat in spite of the trials and tribulations of balancing a budget and dealing with Covid-19. They still help men and women suffering from addiction get the hope and help they need. Meet their fearless president and how she copes with it all with a smile. Www.thehealingplace.org
This episode contains an affirmation I wrote (feel free to use it and adapt it to your needs), a discussion with the Senior Unity of Louisville Minister Valerie Mansfield, a Unity prayer and a poem by one of the Unity founders. This episode, as you can tell, is more for the spiritually minded, but anyone can listen and gain knowledge and wisdom, and hopefully be uplifted. If you wish to learn more about Unity or donate, please visit www.unityoflouisville.org and/or. unity.org. The church is located at 757 S Brook Street, 40203. Have a great day!
Rory Colgan, author of nine books, lecturer, meditation teacher, and friend discusses diagnoses, mental health, society, spirituality and authentic healing with podcast host Robin Bensinger.
Green Thunder Woman is a Native American lady who shares her perspective and that of her people on vaccines, Western medicine, how the U.S. government can help, and what she's grateful for. And stay tuned for a poem Robin wrote inspired by a conversation with her before the interview. Enjoy! Check out www. robinbensinger.com or email peacefulvariety@yahoo.com for more info.
Tara Bassett lets us know about the current COVID situation from her perspective, and Robin shares some thoughts on trusting your mind and heart, and how we're all connected. At the end, Robin provides a takeaway of what she sees as the common denominator of both speeches.
Andrea discusses her own personal theory on the origins of mental illness, how people recover, what person-centered language is and how it affects others, and more! I mention how warmlines.org helps me when I really need someone to talk to, but it's not officially an emergency.
I read a poem called "Life is A Beautiful Struggle" and then interview Michael Kuhl, the long-time past president, and one of the founders of the Louisville chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). We discussed his motivations and his philosophies in running a mental health support group. Below you will find links to some helpful groups.
www.dbsalouisville.org (local)
www.dbsalliance.org (National)
www.namilouisville.org (local)
www.nami.org (National)
You can email me at peacefulvariety@yahoo.com with any questions, comments, or suggestions. Thank you!
Jessica Mathis, aka Divinity Rose, shares juicy details about her in-the-works multimedia project called "Triggered" on women's trauma and PTSD. She also explains a personal history which gives her greater insight into the subject matter. And we discuss the use of some cutting edge aoproaches to treating PTSD, and try to provide encouragement and hope to anyone who may be suffering. For more info, see Facebook.com/DivinityRose.
Christopher Chase, a professor at two universities in Japan, shares his views on the healing power of connecting to nature, and some other exciting ideas about how we can make peace in this world. Lori Lippitz, Director of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band and the Salaam-Shalom Music Project in Chicago, shares how in her experience, music and meeting the "other" in person can heal divisions. https://www.salaamshalommusic.org
Tamara makes Palestinian friends and it changes her life. Patricio feels awkward being a Sephardic Jew in 21st Century Spain. And Wendy survived 911 only to become an advocate for Muslim rights. Meet three people who have dared to challenge their culture's way of thinking. ------------------------------------------------- The Palestinians call the day after Israeli Independence Day "Al Nakba" which means "The Catastrophe".
If all we had was their amazing music, it would have been enough. But these transcendent gals offer so much more! Love, positivity and success permeate everything they do, be it their Mighty Kindness festival, retreats at the beautiful Way of the Heart Woods, soulful concerts and more! ❤️ Delve into bliss and take a listen, then learn even more details at www.troubadoursofdivinebliss.com and www.wayoftheheartwoods.org
I interview Kay Tillow, Chair of Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care, about the necessity for and benefits of Improved Medicare for All. Listen and find out why she's convinced that this is long overdue and would help us all be healthier and happier. Find out ways to get involved at kyhealthcare.org.
Learn about a new holiday I created and how it can change your life. Message the podcast creator, Robin Bensinger, on Facebook if you have questions or you are an app designer interested in helping create an app for this holiday. Art by Debbie Laskee.
This very special Valentine's episode includes an original song performed Acapella by the podcast creator, plus a very fun and meaningful discussion about love among four women friends. We explore many kinds of love, and how they show up in religion, cats, single motherhood, children, and gender roles. You can email robin at peacefulvariety@yahoo.com if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes. All you need is love! 💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️
Applying the Cherokee parable of the good and bad wolves inside us, Robin explores her dream--and how sharing her life with Shajuanda has helped her on her journey to fulfilling it. Their stories are ones of family violence, emotional turbulence, struggle--and ultimately love and redemption. They show how helping each other succeed feeds their good wolf. Which wolf have you been feeding lately?
In this episode, you will hear Robin's first attempt at recording music on her new birthday keyboard, a Garden Visualization/Meditation she created, a birthday speech, and her poem called "Dream" ☮️ 🕊️
The great teacher Harry Pickens, who also happens to be an internationally recognized jazz pianist, talks with me about his ideas and efforts to help awaken, energize and uplift our nation, and ultimately our world. One way he does this is by hosting a Zoom meditation which helps participants focus on Love and Healing on a large scale. Visit his website at www.onenationunderlove.org to get involved.
Brigette Brouillard talks about her important work leading an organization which cares for and rehabilitates injured wildlife, helps repair ecosystems, and educates school children about the scientific knowledge and compassion required to repair our world in this way. You can also visit www.secondchanceswildlife.org for more information.
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