De-Escalation Conversations https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com De-Escalation Conversations 

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:36:31 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic De-Escalation Conversations De-Escalation Conversations No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/12686595/2509_Jumpstart_Mastery_De-Escalation-Converations_logo_wo-names_navy797uz.png De-Escalation Conversations https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com 144 144 9. If It Ain’t Broke... Should We Fix It?: Prayers, Public Service, and Prisons 9. If It Ain’t Broke... Should We Fix It?: Prayers, Public Service, and Prisons https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/9-if-it-ain-t-broke-should-we-fix-it-prayers-public-service-and-prisons/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/9-if-it-ain-t-broke-should-we-fix-it-prayers-public-service-and-prisons/#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:36:31 -0700 snakesinthegarden.podbean.com/df37b222-37c7-33fa-a655-bd7330a0f8d6 When is it beneficial versus detrimental for public opinion to shape the future— and what are the ideal attributes one can embody before expressing their opinions? Serenity might guide us in both spaces of radical change and in radical powerlessness. In this episode, Andy and Lev reflect on what can be learned from the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, when confronting opposing beliefs in the attention economy, and from our own survival-driven reactions. Now with 50% more birdsong!

]]> When is it beneficial versus detrimental for public opinion to shape the future— and what are the ideal attributes one can embody before expressing their opinions? Serenity might guide us in both spaces of radical change and in radical powerlessness. In this episode, Andy and Lev reflect on what can be learned from the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, when confronting opposing beliefs in the attention economy, and from our own survival-driven reactions. Now with 50% more birdsong!

]]> Snakes in the Garden false No 4166 9 full 8. Living Your Values: Rituals, Regularity, and Relief 8. Living Your Values: Rituals, Regularity, and Relief https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/8-living-your-values-rituals-regularity-and-relief/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/8-living-your-values-rituals-regularity-and-relief/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:52:24 -0700 snakesinthegarden.podbean.com/102d19eb-f116-3772-9c4f-92b333957878 Participating meaningfully when you’re oversaturated with crises, conflicts, and news about impending or current disasters can feel impossible. How can you engage in these causes in a way that’s sustainable? Join Andy and Lev as they discuss what it means to ‘seek’, why we do it, and practices we can use to stay compassionate to ourselves and the world around us.

]]> Participating meaningfully when you’re oversaturated with crises, conflicts, and news about impending or current disasters can feel impossible. How can you engage in these causes in a way that’s sustainable? Join Andy and Lev as they discuss what it means to ‘seek’, why we do it, and practices we can use to stay compassionate to ourselves and the world around us.

]]> Snakes in the Garden false No 2950 8 full 7. The Dark Night of the Soul: Trials, Triumph, and Tactical Trauma Skills (with guest Kass Wojcik) 7. The Dark Night of the Soul: Trials, Triumph, and Tactical Trauma Skills (with guest Kass Wojcik) https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/7-the-dark-night-of-the-soul-trials-triumph-and-tactical-trauma-skills-with-guest-kass-wojcik/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/7-the-dark-night-of-the-soul-trials-triumph-and-tactical-trauma-skills-with-guest-kass-wojcik/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 23:36:11 -0800 snakesinthegarden.podbean.com/8161966c-acd1-34f0-8621-c628f22c9c7c The persona, the ego, and the shadow. What are these Jungian aspects, and how do they emerge from our earliest experiences? Kass Wojcik—business doula and no-bullshit shadow coach— shares her experience with soul-searching, identifying projections, and learning to integrate every part of ourselves in order to reach our fullest human potential.

 

Find Kass at https://www.e3.community/feed Check out more about Andy’s new community-driven program, Jumpstart Mastery, at https://www.jumpstartmastery.com/feed 

Thanks to Glynn Rosenberg and Dave Luxton for the art and theme music, respectively.

]]> The persona, the ego, and the shadow. What are these Jungian aspects, and how do they emerge from our earliest experiences? Kass Wojcik—business doula and no-bullshit shadow coach— shares her experience with soul-searching, identifying projections, and learning to integrate every part of ourselves in order to reach our fullest human potential.

 

Find Kass at https://www.e3.community/feed
Check out more about Andy’s new community-driven program, Jumpstart Mastery, at https://www.jumpstartmastery.com/feed 

Thanks to Glynn Rosenberg and Dave Luxton for the art and theme music, respectively.

]]> Snakes in the Garden false No 4615 7 full 6. The Tower of Babel and the Human Resources Department: Complaints, Collusion, and Censorship 6. The Tower of Babel and the Human Resources Department: Complaints, Collusion, and Censorship https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/6-the-tower-of-babel-and-the-human-resources-department-complaints-collusion-and-censorship/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/6-the-tower-of-babel-and-the-human-resources-department-complaints-collusion-and-censorship/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2022 23:12:54 -0800 snakesinthegarden.podbean.com/54112cfc-94b5-349a-901a-3cb5ebee892c Content advisory: Non-graphic mentions of sexual assault and predatory behavior; use of some terms that have been held as offensive toward cultures.

 

What is an ‘offense’, and how can we arrive at a process that centers relationships and growth when emotionally disruptive types of communication emerge? In this conversation, Andy shares how using shadow work helped him to process a poorly structured workplace intervention, Lev shares the difficulties of arbitrating language and accusations, and together, they envision how harmony and understanding might come from misunderstandings.

 

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]]> Content advisory: Non-graphic mentions of sexual assault and predatory behavior; use of some terms that have been held as offensive toward cultures.

 

What is an ‘offense’, and how can we arrive at a process that centers relationships and growth when emotionally disruptive types of communication emerge? In this conversation, Andy shares how using shadow work helped him to process a poorly structured workplace intervention, Lev shares the difficulties of arbitrating language and accusations, and together, they envision how harmony and understanding might come from misunderstandings.

 

snakesinthegardenpodcast@gmail.com

]]> Snakes in the Garden false No 4151 6 full 5. The Subtle Art of Shadow Work: Mediation and Musicality (with guest Lucia Wyss) 5. The Subtle Art of Shadow Work: Mediation and Musicality (with guest Lucia Wyss) https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/5-the-subtle-art-of-shadow-work-mediation-and-musicality/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/5-the-subtle-art-of-shadow-work-mediation-and-musicality/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:46:56 -0800 snakesinthegarden.podbean.com/a54894e0-ca5a-3d3e-83b2-92d766ce0f9d Joined by mediator and aikidoist Lucia Wyss, Andy and Lev talk about the importance of attunement, why danger looks different to everybody, and how self-determination can unexpectedly be more difficult than the alternatives.

]]> Joined by mediator and aikidoist Lucia Wyss, Andy and Lev talk about the importance of attunement, why danger looks different to everybody, and how self-determination can unexpectedly be more difficult than the alternatives.

]]> Snakes in the Garden false No 3786 5 full 4. Disaster Preparedness for Mental Apocalypses: Survivalism, Startle Responses, and Sisyphus 4. Disaster Preparedness for Mental Apocalypses: Survivalism, Startle Responses, and Sisyphus https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/disaster-preparedness-for-mental-apocalypses-survivalism-startle-responses-and-sisyphus/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/disaster-preparedness-for-mental-apocalypses-survivalism-startle-responses-and-sisyphus/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2021 17:29:52 -0800 snakesinthegarden.podbean.com/8d3dca94-45d7-3793-a300-4972cc276421 The human condition has been a source of curiosity and confusion since the dawn of time. In this episode, Andy and Lev talk about the conditions that precede assaultive behaviors, some conspiracies and even scarier truths, and why it might not be a good idea to live forever. 

 

Art by IG @glynn.rosenberg, music by Dave Luxton

]]> The human condition has been a source of curiosity and confusion since the dawn of time. In this episode, Andy and Lev talk about the conditions that precede assaultive behaviors, some conspiracies and even scarier truths, and why it might not be a good idea to live forever. 

 

Art by IG @glynn.rosenberg, music by Dave Luxton

]]> Snakes in the Garden false No 2611 4 full 3. The Neurobiology of Fear: Speed, and Survival, and SPEAR CARE (with guest Tony Blauer) 3. The Neurobiology of Fear: Speed, and Survival, and SPEAR CARE (with guest Tony Blauer) https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/3-the-neurobiology-of-fear-speed-and-survival-and-spear-care-with-guest-tony-blauer/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/3-the-neurobiology-of-fear-speed-and-survival-and-spear-care-with-guest-tony-blauer/#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:19:02 -0700 areteomada.podbean.com/9e5b5164-6941-3e9b-885d-11e23a243d80 In this special guest episode featuring Tony Blauer-- a world-renowned tactical trainer and developer of the SPEAR system-- host Andy discusses using fear as a tool, how to adapt self-defense to the care and services professions, and the universal principles which apply to everyone in moments of action and reaction.

 

Opening music features an excerpt from the track "Snakes in the Grass" by Dave Luxton, used with his permission and thanks.

]]> In this special guest episode featuring Tony Blauer-- a world-renowned tactical trainer and developer of the SPEAR system-- host Andy discusses using fear as a tool, how to adapt self-defense to the care and services professions, and the universal principles which apply to everyone in moments of action and reaction.

 

Opening music features an excerpt from the track "Snakes in the Grass" by Dave Luxton, used with his permission and thanks.

]]> areteomada false No 2428 3 full 2. The Allegory of the Lighthouse: Pioneers, Prisons, and Process 2. The Allegory of the Lighthouse: Pioneers, Prisons, and Process https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/the-allegory-of-the-lighthouse-pioneers-prisons-and-process/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/the-allegory-of-the-lighthouse-pioneers-prisons-and-process/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:36:09 -0700 areteomada.podbean.com/1ba85f03-fb0b-3af8-a2d8-a6813eeb19cc The hosts discuss the social consequences of the perception of threat, share wisdom offered by teachers in the past and present, and talk about how to create a better world--even when your vision of that world differs from someone else's. 

 

Sources Referenced (chronological):

 

Len Cardinale, Olympic archery coach: http://archeryhalloffame.com/Cardinale%20Len.html ("Score Consciousness" Dalai Lama XIV: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/487218-to-remain-indifferent-to-the-challenges-we-face-is-indefensible  “The Book of Five Rings” by Miyamoto Musashi: https://www.worldhistory.org/review/243/the-book-of-five-rings/  "The Kybalion" by Three Initiates of Hermes Trismegistus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kybalion ("As above, so below" Ken Wilber's Integral Theory: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2164956120952733  Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, interpersonal neurobiology: https://www.stephenporges.com  Tony Blauer, SPEAR Theory: https://www.thespearsystem.com/physiology Laura Moss, National Anger Management Association and Growth Central Training: https://www.growthcentral.com/staff/laura-moss/ 

 

Opening music features an excerpt from the track "Snakes in the Grass" by Dave Luxton, used with his permission and thanks.

]]> The hosts discuss the social consequences of the perception of threat, share wisdom offered by teachers in the past and present, and talk about how to create a better world--even when your vision of that world differs from someone else's. 

 

Sources Referenced (chronological):

 

Len Cardinale, Olympic archery coach: http://archeryhalloffame.com/Cardinale%20Len.html ("Score Consciousness"
Dalai Lama XIV: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/487218-to-remain-indifferent-to-the-challenges-we-face-is-indefensible 
“The Book of Five Rings” by Miyamoto Musashi: https://www.worldhistory.org/review/243/the-book-of-five-rings/ 
"The Kybalion" by Three Initiates of Hermes Trismegistus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kybalion ("As above, so below"
Ken Wilber's Integral Theory: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2164956120952733 
Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory, interpersonal neurobiology: https://www.stephenporges.com 
Tony Blauer, SPEAR Theory: https://www.thespearsystem.com/physiology
Laura Moss, National Anger Management Association and Growth Central Training: https://www.growthcentral.com/staff/laura-moss/ 

 

Opening music features an excerpt from the track "Snakes in the Grass" by Dave Luxton, used with his permission and thanks.



]]> areteomada false No 3542 2 full 1. Musashi in the Modern-Day: Hero Archetypes, Buddhism and Battles 1. Musashi in the Modern-Day: Hero Archetypes, Buddhism and Battles https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/1-musashi-in-the-modern-day-hero-archetypes-buddhism-and-gunfights/ https://deescalationconversations.podbean.com/e/1-musashi-in-the-modern-day-hero-archetypes-buddhism-and-gunfights/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2021 22:10:32 -0700 areteomada.podbean.com/c8c87b2a-6398-3aea-bb84-4479840258d7 Andy and Lev read the tale of Musashi and the Master in the garden, and with humor and a grounding consciousness, discuss the importance of relationships and how self-interest and fear impact them.

 

 

Sources Referenced (chronological):

Musashi and Takuan in the garden: http://underthemoonshadow.blogspot.com/2010/09/takuan-musashi-and-snake.html Regrets of the Dying: https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/ Zen in the Art of Archery, Eugen Herrigel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_in_the_Art_of_Archery "Scroll of Truth" comic: https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1885523-the-scroll-of-truth

 

]]> Andy and Lev read the tale of Musashi and the Master in the garden, and with humor and a grounding consciousness, discuss the importance of relationships and how self-interest and fear impact them.

 

 

Sources Referenced (chronological):

Musashi and Takuan in the garden: http://underthemoonshadow.blogspot.com/2010/09/takuan-musashi-and-snake.html
Regrets of the Dying: https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/
Zen in the Art of Archery, Eugen Herrigel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_in_the_Art_of_Archery

"Scroll of Truth" comic: https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1885523-the-scroll-of-truth

 

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