Well, That Went Sideways! https://sidewayspod.podbean.com Conflict is an inevitable part of life. How will we deal with it? In these podcasts, we will discover tools and techniques ​for managing, resolving, and transforming conflict in all of the ways it shows up in our various relationships and within ourselves. Fri, 15 May 2026 00:32:26 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Education:Self-Improvement 1440 episodic Conflict is an inevitable part of life. How will we deal with it? In these podcasts, we will discover tools and techniques ​for managing, resolving, and transforming conflict in all of the ways it shows up in our various relationships and within ourselves. sidewayspod sidewayspod No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8728910/Gray_Well_That_Went_Sideways_Logo_72tow.png Well, That Went Sideways! https://sidewayspod.podbean.com 144 144 S6E14: From Accusation to Exploration with Abby Ferber S6E14: From Accusation to Exploration with Abby Ferber https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/to-be-determined/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/to-be-determined/#comments Fri, 15 May 2026 00:32:26 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/49a4a714-2079-31d4-9df4-cb8fe76b0e56 In this episode, we talk with Abby Ferber about her work teaching students about privilege. She's a professor in sociology and women's and ethnic studies at the University of Colorado. She's also director of The Matrix Center for the Advancement of Social Equity and Inclusion which is home to the Knapsack Institute, a public effort to transform, teaching and learning.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Abby Ferber about her work teaching students about privilege. She's a professor in sociology and women's and ethnic studies at the University of Colorado. She's also director of The Matrix Center for the Advancement of Social Equity and Inclusion which is home to the Knapsack Institute, a public effort to transform, teaching and learning.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2392 6 14 full S6E13: Faith, Transformation and Engaging Across Differences with Rev. Jen Bailey S6E13: Faith, Transformation and Engaging Across Differences with Rev. Jen Bailey https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e13-faith-transformation-and-engaging-across-differences-with-rev-jen-bailey/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e13-faith-transformation-and-engaging-across-differences-with-rev-jen-bailey/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/a0861b0a-686b-32b3-8783-ab179a454094 In this episode we talk with Reverend Jen Bailey about faith, transformation and engaging across differences. She founded the Faith Matters Network and co-founded the People's Supper which brings diverse groups of people together to break bread and engage on community issues. Reverend Jen Bailey is also the executive director of the Maddox Fund, a philanthropic foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. 

]]> In this episode we talk with Reverend Jen Bailey about faith, transformation and engaging across differences. She founded the Faith Matters Network and co-founded the People's Supper which brings diverse groups of people together to break bread and engage on community issues. Reverend Jen Bailey is also the executive director of the Maddox Fund, a philanthropic foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2051 6 13 full S6E12: A Personal Journey with Nonviolent Communication with Paul Quinn S6E12: A Personal Journey with Nonviolent Communication with Paul Quinn https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e12-paul-quinn/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e12-paul-quinn/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:34:16 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/bd751eda-4917-3877-b9bc-6034dbf19191 In this episode, we talk with Paul Quinn about how volunteerism and activism have changed his life. He describes learning about and practicing nonviolent communication, as well as his volunteer work with incarcerated men in Washington State. He also shares what he learned as a board member of The Sophia Way, a Seattle area nonprofit that works with women experiencing homelessness.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Paul Quinn about how volunteerism and activism have changed his life. He describes learning about and practicing nonviolent communication, as well as his volunteer work with incarcerated men in Washington State. He also shares what he learned as a board member of The Sophia Way, a Seattle area nonprofit that works with women experiencing homelessness.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1812 6 12 full S6E11: The Role of Media in our Understanding of Conflict with Roshan Bliss and Jen Sarche S6E11: The Role of Media in our Understanding of Conflict with Roshan Bliss and Jen Sarche https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e10-the-role-of-media-in-our-understanding-of-conflict-with-roshan-bliss-and-jen-sarche/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e10-the-role-of-media-in-our-understanding-of-conflict-with-roshan-bliss-and-jen-sarche/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/57ee0392-7ec7-3114-98f4-b28d28c8040d  In this episode, we talk with Rohan Bliss and Jen Sarche about the role media plays in our understanding of conflict and conflict resolution. And we'll hear about their plan to use reality TV to depolarize the country and help people find common ground.

Jen Sarche is a media and research consultant. Rohan Bliss directs the Democracy Innovations Program at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation. They provide resources, facilitation, and training for people involved in public engagement and conflict resolution work. 

]]>  In this episode, we talk with Rohan Bliss and Jen Sarche about the role media plays in our understanding of conflict and conflict resolution. And we'll hear about their plan to use reality TV to depolarize the country and help people find common ground.

Jen Sarche is a media and research consultant. Rohan Bliss directs the Democracy Innovations Program at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation. They provide resources, facilitation, and training for people involved in public engagement and conflict resolution work. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2367 6 11 full S6E10: Building Inclusive Environmental Movements with Parker McMullen Bushman S6E10: Building Inclusive Environmental Movements with Parker McMullen Bushman https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e9-building-inclusive-environmental-movements-with-parker-mcmullen-bushman/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e9-building-inclusive-environmental-movements-with-parker-mcmullen-bushman/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:14:51 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/c0064ed9-e53a-33fb-926a-5e581d84682d  In this episode, we talk with Parker McMullen Bushman about environmental justice and building a more inclusive environmental movement. They're the CEO of Eco Inclusive Strategies, which serves environmental organizations and other nonprofit and education groups.

 

]]>  In this episode, we talk with Parker McMullen Bushman about environmental justice and building a more inclusive environmental movement. They're the CEO of Eco Inclusive Strategies, which serves environmental organizations and other nonprofit and education groups.

 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2738 6 10 full S6E9: Liberate Your Inner Changemaker with Bina M. Patel S6E9: Liberate Your Inner Changemaker with Bina M. Patel https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e9-liberate-your-inner-changemaker-with-bina-m-patel/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e9-liberate-your-inner-changemaker-with-bina-m-patel/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:53:49 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/7b14ecdd-9814-3e81-b2a1-feb0dd0ece50 In this episode we talk with Bina M. Patel about how her work as a leadership coach and facilitator combines her decades of policy and non-profit experience with neuroscience and practices like breathwork and mindfulness. She's the author of the book Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: Liberate Your Inner Changemaker. 

]]> In this episode we talk with Bina M. Patel about how her work as a leadership coach and facilitator combines her decades of policy and non-profit experience with neuroscience and practices like breathwork and mindfulness. She's the author of the book Say the Quiet Part Out Loud: Liberate Your Inner Changemaker. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2107 6 9 full S6E8: Global Leadership with Maria Guajardo S6E8: Global Leadership with Maria Guajardo https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e8-with-maria-guajardo/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e8-with-maria-guajardo/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:37:56 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/daad58e6-020a-3fbe-bc84-0379450f0a8b In this episode we talk with Maria Guajardo about leadership and the value of non-western perspectives in developing leadership skills. She is an author, educator and administrator. Maria spent 12 years as a dean and professor at Soka University in Japan.

]]> In this episode we talk with Maria Guajardo about leadership and the value of non-western perspectives in developing leadership skills. She is an author, educator and administrator. Maria spent 12 years as a dean and professor at Soka University in Japan.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2210 6 8 full S6E7: Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness with Dante King S6E7: Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness with Dante King https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e7-diagnosing-whiteness-anti-blackness-with-dante-king/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e7-diagnosing-whiteness-anti-blackness-with-dante-king/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:38:17 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/83426034-c99e-321f-b7c3-bda0747884af The 400-year Holocaust and Diagnosing Whiteness & Anti-Blackness. We spoke with him at the 2025 white privilege conference  ]]> sidewayspod false No 2271 6 7 full S6E6: Forgiveness and Restorative Principles with Azim Khamisa S6E6: Forgiveness and Restorative Principles with Azim Khamisa https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e6-forgiveness-and-restorative-principles-with-azim-khamisa/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e6-forgiveness-and-restorative-principles-with-azim-khamisa/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:13:39 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/b9f04ad3-be38-31d0-94d0-de61acb13364 In this episode, we talk with Azim Khamisa about forgiveness and about his work to create safer schools and communities through restorative principles. He is a speaker, author and consultant. He founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his son was killed in an incident of gang violence.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Azim Khamisa about forgiveness and about his work to create safer schools and communities through restorative principles. He is a speaker, author and consultant. He founded the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his son was killed in an incident of gang violence.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2363 6 6 full Bonus Episode: Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith Bonus Episode: Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-conflict-resolution-month-in-colorado-with-michelle-noyes-and-cheryl-smith/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-conflict-resolution-month-in-colorado-with-michelle-noyes-and-cheryl-smith/#comments Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:06:12 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/b0299e91-a095-3bf6-b3a2-83d2b3d861ee In this special Conflict Resolution Month episode of Well, That Went Sideways, we talk with with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith to explore how Colorado communities are embracing healthier ways to navigate conflict. They share the history and purpose of Conflict Resolution Month, highlight statewide initiatives, and offer practical tools anyone can use to foster understanding and connection, even in challenging moments.

]]> In this special Conflict Resolution Month episode of Well, That Went Sideways, we talk with with Michelle Noyes and Cheryl Smith to explore how Colorado communities are embracing healthier ways to navigate conflict. They share the history and purpose of Conflict Resolution Month, highlight statewide initiatives, and offer practical tools anyone can use to foster understanding and connection, even in challenging moments.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1485 6 bonus S6E5: Unlearning Stereotypes with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga S6E5: Unlearning Stereotypes with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e5-unlearning-stereotypes-with-dr-omekongo-dibinga/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e5-unlearning-stereotypes-with-dr-omekongo-dibinga/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:36:21 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/eff54571-df69-3006-81e0-0c5d143565f0  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga about how individuals can respond to and undo racist stereotypes. He teaches intercultural communication at American University. He's the author of Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters. We spoke with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga at the 2025 White Privilege Conference.

]]>  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga about how individuals can respond to and undo racist stereotypes. He teaches intercultural communication at American University. He's the author of Lies about Black People: How to Combat Racist Stereotypes and Why It Matters. We spoke with Dr. Omékongo Dibinga at the 2025 White Privilege Conference.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1770 6 5 full S6E4: Moving at the Speed of Trust with Prabha Sankaranarayan S6E4: Moving at the Speed of Trust with Prabha Sankaranarayan https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e4-moving-at-the-speed-of-trust-with-prahba-sankaranarayan/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e4-moving-at-the-speed-of-trust-with-prahba-sankaranarayan/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:28:45 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/a6bbc6cc-322b-35a3-9bb1-44b45e206bb5 In this episode we talk with Prabha Sankaranarayan about responding to conflict through early intervention, trust building, and practical mediation strategies. She is currently the CEO of Mediators Beyond Borders International. 

]]> In this episode we talk with Prabha Sankaranarayan about responding to conflict through early intervention, trust building, and practical mediation strategies. She is currently the CEO of Mediators Beyond Borders International. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2852 48 full S6E3: Racial Politics of Education with Dr. OiYan Poon S6E3: Racial Politics of Education with Dr. OiYan Poon https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e2-racial-politics-of-education-with-oiyan-poon/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e2-racial-politics-of-education-with-oiyan-poon/#comments Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:49:13 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/71ae5d93-d9f9-35e8-a39d-d3dbef1ea934  In this episode, we talk with Dr. OiYan Poon about the racial politics of education. She is an education researcher, co-director of the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative, and the author of Asian American Is Not A Color.

]]>  In this episode, we talk with Dr. OiYan Poon about the racial politics of education. She is an education researcher, co-director of the College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative, and the author of Asian American Is Not A Color.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2256 6 3 full S6E2: The Power of Both/And with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid S6E2: The Power of Both/And with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e2-the-power-of-bothand-with-beth-yohe-and-mina-bradley-belcaid/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e2-the-power-of-bothand-with-beth-yohe-and-mina-bradley-belcaid/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:16:05 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/b6c66766-d80b-3f18-8d5c-f843508ec8b3 In this episode, we explore the concept of both/and with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid from our partners at The Conflict Center. From The Conflict Center website: "Both/and is a reminder that multiple things can be true at the same time. For instance, more than one perspective of a situation can be true.  Or you personally can feel multiple emotions at one time."

]]> In this episode, we explore the concept of both/and with Beth Yohe and Mina Bradley-Belcaid from our partners at The Conflict Center. From The Conflict Center website: "Both/and is a reminder that multiple things can be true at the same time. For instance, more than one perspective of a situation can be true.  Or you personally can feel multiple emotions at one time."

]]> sidewayspod false No 2700 6 2 full S6E1: Understanding Emotional Responses to Trauma with Dr. Fatima Hafiz S6E1: Understanding Emotional Responses to Trauma with Dr. Fatima Hafiz https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e1-understanding-emotional-responses-to-trauma-with-dr-fatima-hafiz/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s6e1-understanding-emotional-responses-to-trauma-with-dr-fatima-hafiz/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:17:43 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/4b1e2348-0bcb-3556-a112-ea10bdbabc0b In this episode, we talk with Fatima Hafiz about understanding emotional responses to trauma. Dr. Hafiz is an educator, facilitator, and CEO of The TEA group - Transformative Education Associates. They specialize in bringing transformative practices to under-resourced communities, primarily in Greater Philadelphia.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Fatima Hafiz about understanding emotional responses to trauma. Dr. Hafiz is an educator, facilitator, and CEO of The TEA group - Transformative Education Associates. They specialize in bringing transformative practices to under-resourced communities, primarily in Greater Philadelphia.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2520 6 1 full S5E14: Conflict and Collaboration in Food Systems with Curtis Ogden and Liz Broussard-Red S5E14: Conflict and Collaboration in Food Systems with Curtis Ogden and Liz Broussard-Red https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e13-conflict-and-collaboration-in-food-systems-with-curtis-ogden-and-liz-broussard-red/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e13-conflict-and-collaboration-in-food-systems-with-curtis-ogden-and-liz-broussard-red/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/547a1574-1dc1-3ace-8925-fdea4752c77e In this episode, we talk with Curtis Ogden and with Liz Broussard-Red about ways to organize people and strengthen local food systems in Mississippi and New England. This is the second in our two-part series, exploring how to deal with the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. Liz Broussard-Red is a co-steward of the Mississippi Center for Food Systems. Curtis Ogden is a senior associate with the Interaction Institute for Social Change, and the lead facilitator for Food Solutions New England. We spoke with them at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Curtis Ogden and with Liz Broussard-Red about ways to organize people and strengthen local food systems in Mississippi and New England. This is the second in our two-part series, exploring how to deal with the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. Liz Broussard-Red is a co-steward of the Mississippi Center for Food Systems. Curtis Ogden is a senior associate with the Interaction Institute for Social Change, and the lead facilitator for Food Solutions New England. We spoke with them at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1707 5 14 full S5E13: The Political Will to End Hunger with Alison Cohen S5E13: The Political Will to End Hunger with Alison Cohen https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e12-the-political-will-to-end-hunger-with-alison-cohen/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e12-the-political-will-to-end-hunger-with-alison-cohen/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:35:14 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/b3c2407b-2e05-3071-b424-70b6f67dba4b In this episode we talk with Alison Cohen about the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. This is the first in a two part series on Food Justice. Alison Cohen is a co-founder and director of the National Right to Food Community of Practice. We spoke with her at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

]]> In this episode we talk with Alison Cohen about the conflict between a food system that has the capacity to produce enough food to feed everyone, and the fact that 47 million people in the US are food insecure. This is the first in a two part series on Food Justice. Alison Cohen is a co-founder and director of the National Right to Food Community of Practice. We spoke with her at the 2025 White Privilege Conference in Hartford, Connecticut.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1873 5 13 full S5E12: Building Authentic Workplace Relationships with Ama Agyapong S5E12: Building Authentic Workplace Relationships with Ama Agyapong https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e11-building-authentic-workplace-relationships-with-ama-agyapong/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e11-building-authentic-workplace-relationships-with-ama-agyapong/#comments Thu, 15 May 2025 22:41:34 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/ddf39065-b90e-3754-acc7-2907c1dc7728 In this episode, we talk with Ama Agyapong about how to build authentic relationships in the workplace and in other parts of life. She is a consultant, trainer and facilitator with over 15 years experience in human resources, including work with very large corporations as well as small- and medium-sized organizations. Ama Agyapong is the founder of Inclusion Enterprises.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Ama Agyapong about how to build authentic relationships in the workplace and in other parts of life. She is a consultant, trainer and facilitator with over 15 years experience in human resources, including work with very large corporations as well as small- and medium-sized organizations. Ama Agyapong is the founder of Inclusion Enterprises.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2641 5 12 full Bonus Unedited Episode: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways Team Bonus Unedited Episode: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways Team https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-unedited-episode-the-n-word-again-a-sideways-moment-for-the-sideways-team/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-unedited-episode-the-n-word-again-a-sideways-moment-for-the-sideways-team/#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 00:59:42 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/4d159c63-65d5-3a68-99e6-6bb89034e436 This is an unedited long-form version of our episode released on April 15th. Please note that the unedited version includes pauses, some up to a minute long, as our team made space to process, listen, and feel during our conversation.  If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the n-word. What happened will be explained here in a moment. All six members of the Sideways team participated in the conversation and we invite you to join us as we work through our own Sideways moment.  

]]> This is an unedited long-form version of our episode released on April 15th. Please note that the unedited version includes pauses, some up to a minute long, as our team made space to process, listen, and feel during our conversation. 

If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the n-word. What happened will be explained here in a moment. All six members of the Sideways team participated in the conversation and we invite you to join us as we work through our own Sideways moment.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 9586 5 bonus S5E11: Cooperative Solutions for the Use of Outer Space with Cynda Collins Arsenault S5E11: Cooperative Solutions for the Use of Outer Space with Cynda Collins Arsenault https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e10-cooperative-solutions-for-the-use-of-outer-space-with-cynda-collins-arsenault/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e10-cooperative-solutions-for-the-use-of-outer-space-with-cynda-collins-arsenault/#comments Thu, 01 May 2025 23:19:11 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/7ea1661f-be53-3c6d-801a-7dc441b3286c In this episode, we talk with Cynda Collins Arsenault about resolving and avoiding conflicts in outer space. And we'll talk with her about the roll of women in driving social change. She is an activist and philanthropist involved a wide range of issues including peace, security and disability. Cinda Collins Arsenault is co-founder and president of Secure World Foundation which promotes cooperative solutions for the secure and sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of humanity. 

]]> In this episode, we talk with Cynda Collins Arsenault about resolving and avoiding conflicts in outer space. And we'll talk with her about the roll of women in driving social change. She is an activist and philanthropist involved a wide range of issues including peace, security and disability. Cinda Collins Arsenault is co-founder and president of Secure World Foundation which promotes cooperative solutions for the secure and sustainable use of outer space for the benefit of humanity. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1980 5 11 full S5E10: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways Team S5E10: The N-Word Again: A Sideways Moment for the Sideways Team https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/challenging_conversation/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/challenging_conversation/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/75b77e84-6366-3bd4-9662-f6eda691549b We have something different for you on this episode. Instead of an interview with a guest, we have a conversation with the whole Sideways team. If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the N-word. What happened will be explained here in a moment. All six members of the Sideways team participated in the conversation and we invite you to join us as we work through our own Sideways moment.  

]]> We have something different for you on this episode. Instead of an interview with a guest, we have a conversation with the whole Sideways team. If you're a regular listener to this podcast, you know that we often ask our guests to talk about a sideways moment in their life. A time they got into conflict, what happened, how they responded, what they learned. Well, we had one of those moments within our team and we decided to record ourselves talking about it. The conflict arose during final production of our episode with Antonio Williams about the N-word. What happened will be explained here in a moment. All six members of the Sideways team participated in the conversation and we invite you to join us as we work through our own Sideways moment.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 4307 5 10 full S5E9: Seeing Whiteness with Robin DiAngelo S5E9: Seeing Whiteness with Robin DiAngelo https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e9-seeing-whiteness-with-robin-diangelo/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e9-seeing-whiteness-with-robin-diangelo/#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:39:40 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/bcc9fbd0-48f7-30f2-9453-7bd4a1817e21 In this episode, we talk with Robin DiAngelo about seeing whiteness. She is an educator, author, and consultant with over 20 years experience working on issues of racial and social justice. She teaches in the education department at the University of Washington. Her 2018 book, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, was a New York Times bestseller, and it's been translated into 13 languages. We spoke with Robin DiAngelo at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Robin DiAngelo about seeing whiteness. She is an educator, author, and consultant with over 20 years experience working on issues of racial and social justice. She teaches in the education department at the University of Washington. Her 2018 book, White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, was a New York Times bestseller, and it's been translated into 13 languages. We spoke with Robin DiAngelo at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2440 5 9 full S5E8: Selling Hope with Edwin Cleophas S5E8: Selling Hope with Edwin Cleophas https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e8-selling-hope-with-edwin-cleophas/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e8-selling-hope-with-edwin-cleophas/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:59:19 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/8e87ae50-10bd-3f11-b03a-4a33d7b339d7 In this episode, we talk with Edwin Cleophas about life for people of color in South Africa today, and about the work of his nonprofit organization, the Social Justice Agency. He's a longtime youth development specialist based in the Western Cape region of South Africa. We also welcome guest co-host and Sideways Pod producer Norma Johnson. 

]]> In this episode, we talk with Edwin Cleophas about life for people of color in South Africa today, and about the work of his nonprofit organization, the Social Justice Agency. He's a longtime youth development specialist based in the Western Cape region of South Africa.
We also welcome guest co-host and Sideways Pod producer Norma Johnson. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1943 5 8 full Bonus Episode: Voices of the WPC 2024 featuring Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Bonus Episode: Voices of the WPC 2024 featuring Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-voices-of-the-wpc-2024-featuring-dr-eddie-moore-jr/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-voices-of-the-wpc-2024-featuring-dr-eddie-moore-jr/#comments Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:04:45 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/b7f83caa-16b7-343b-9fc9-a1b0bf8466ca The White Privilege Conference (WPC) is a powerful and unique learning opportunity that invites participants to learn about and practice anti-racism.  This episode features short conversations with conference participants as well as some highlights from past interviews with WPC founder Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the conference and we encourage the Sideways Pod community to check it out!  Click here to learn more about the conference and to register. Hope to see you there! 

 

]]> The White Privilege Conference (WPC) is a powerful and unique learning opportunity that invites participants to learn about and practice anti-racism.  This episode features short conversations with conference participants as well as some highlights from past interviews with WPC founder Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the conference and we encourage the Sideways Pod community to check it out!  Click here to learn more about the conference and to register. Hope to see you there! 

 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1889 bonus S5E7: Faith, Diversity, and Conflict Resolution with Sarah Leer S5E7: Faith, Diversity, and Conflict Resolution with Sarah Leer https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e7-title-with-sarah-leer/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e7-title-with-sarah-leer/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/413bd530-e621-378d-bbaa-a9215edbe499 In this episode, we talk with Sarah Leer about belonging and broadening diversity in traditional faith communities. Dr. Sarah Leer is a practical theologian who works with young people in the Presbyterian Church and in other faith-based institutions. Her work focuses on affirmation and deepening of belonging, especially in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people. We spoke with Sarah Leer at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Sarah Leer about belonging and broadening diversity in traditional faith communities. Dr. Sarah Leer is a practical theologian who works with young people in the Presbyterian Church and in other faith-based institutions. Her work focuses on affirmation and deepening of belonging, especially in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people. We spoke with Sarah Leer at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2025 5 7 full S5E6: How Do We Repair? with Ryan Virden S5E6: How Do We Repair? with Ryan Virden https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e5-title-with-ryan-virden/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e5-title-with-ryan-virden/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/deac4403-1a44-3bd2-8980-de4e4e0282fc In this episode, we talk with Ryan Virden about history and about the wound of whiteness. He's an educator, author, and the founder of LIR Cultural Coaching. We spoke with Ryan Virden at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Ryan Virden about history and about the wound of whiteness. He's an educator, author, and the founder of LIR Cultural Coaching. We spoke with Ryan Virden at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1738 5 6 full S5E5: Justice AI with Christian Ortiz S5E5: Justice AI with Christian Ortiz https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e5-justice-ai-with-christian-ortiz/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e5-justice-ai-with-christian-ortiz/#comments Sun, 15 Dec 2024 04:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/6f08e181-8743-3f19-93e9-241df2618e24 In this episode, we talk with Christian Ortiz about using artificial intelligence to help improve communication and understanding around bias. He's an entrepreneur, founder of Mod Atlas Media, and the developer of Justice A.I.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Christian Ortiz about using artificial intelligence to help improve communication and understanding around bias. He's an entrepreneur, founder of Mod Atlas Media, and the developer of Justice A.I.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2105 5 5 full S5E4: Beyond Intractability with Heidi Burgess S5E4: Beyond Intractability with Heidi Burgess https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e4-beyond-intractability-with-heidi-burgess/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e4-beyond-intractability-with-heidi-burgess/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:39:12 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/514ebbee-beae-3904-9e20-6cdfd7b8f9ac In this episode, we talk with Heidi Burgess about intractable conflict and the challenges of dialogue. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Conflict Information Consortium. With her partner, Guy Burgess, they started the consortium while at the University of Colorado. Since their retirement, they continue to run it as an independent resource. They also maintain a website called Beyond Intractability.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Heidi Burgess about intractable conflict and the challenges of dialogue. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Conflict Information Consortium. With her partner, Guy Burgess, they started the consortium while at the University of Colorado. Since their retirement, they continue to run it as an independent resource. They also maintain a website called Beyond Intractability.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2384 5 4 full S5E3: Open your Heart with Mary Zinn S5E3: Open your Heart with Mary Zinn https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e3-open-your-heart-with-mary-zinn/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e3-open-your-heart-with-mary-zinn/#comments Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:29:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/33dd176f-7c90-3c99-b904-9075a6c13905 In this episode, we talk with Mary Zinn about strategies for having difficult conversations and about how engaging in conflict can help us learn and grow. She's been involved in conflict resolution for well over 30 years as an activist, educator, and mediator. Mary Zinn is also a member of the Well That Went Sideways! production team.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Mary Zinn about strategies for having difficult conversations and about how engaging in conflict can help us learn and grow. She's been involved in conflict resolution for well over 30 years as an activist, educator, and mediator. Mary Zinn is also a member of the Well That Went Sideways! production team.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2143 5 3 full S5E2: Love and Justice with Dr. Durryle Brooks S5E2: Love and Justice with Dr. Durryle Brooks https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e2-love-and-justice-with-dr-durryle-brooks/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s5e2-love-and-justice-with-dr-durryle-brooks/#comments Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:59:36 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/44596bae-c120-38b8-b5ff-b204c135c6e5 In this episode, we talk with Durryle Brooks about centering love in racial justice work, and about how he approaches diversity and social justice learning opportunities for leaders through his organization, Love and Justice Consulting. He's also the author of Reconceptualizing Love: Moving Towards a Critical Theory of Love in Education for Social Justice. We spoke with Durryle Brooks at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Durryle Brooks about centering love in racial justice work, and about how he approaches diversity and social justice learning opportunities for leaders through his organization, Love and Justice Consulting. He's also the author of Reconceptualizing Love: Moving Towards a Critical Theory of Love in Education for Social Justice. We spoke with Durryle Brooks at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1935 5 2 full S5E1: The Power of the N-Word with Antonio C. Williams S5E1: The Power of the N-Word with Antonio C. Williams https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e14-the-power-of-the-n-word-with-antonio-c-williams/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e14-the-power-of-the-n-word-with-antonio-c-williams/#comments Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:53:52 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/493e0f83-7ebf-3321-86ff-36b054167de2 In this episode, we talk with Antonio Williams about the power of the N-word. He is the founder and president of Leaders at Work Consulting. Antonio Williams has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher, a department chair, and a senior administrator. We spoke with him at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  This episode contains the use of the N-word in its entirety, a known racial slur and derogatory language to refer to African Americans or people who are identified as Black. Please note that this racial slur could be potentially disturbing content for listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Antonio Williams about the power of the N-word. He is the founder and president of Leaders at Work Consulting. Antonio Williams has worked in education for over 25 years as a teacher, a department chair, and a senior administrator. We spoke with him at the 2024 White Privilege Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

This episode contains the use of the N-word in its entirety, a known racial slur and derogatory language to refer to African Americans or people who are identified as Black. Please note that this racial slur could be potentially disturbing content for listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1848 5 1 full S4E13: Comadre Speakers Collaborative with Cynthia Pesantez S4E13: Comadre Speakers Collaborative with Cynthia Pesantez https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e13-comadre-speakers-collaborative-with-cynthia-pasantez/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e13-comadre-speakers-collaborative-with-cynthia-pasantez/#comments Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:10:53 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/fd7c6500-85ab-3e61-a5ef-828aeff92a36 In this episode, we talk with Cynthia Pesantez about the https://comadrespeakers.com/. It's a different kind of speakers group. They use speaker events to leverage sustained community action. We spoke with Cynthia Pesantez at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Cynthia Pesantez about the https://comadrespeakers.com/. It's a different kind of speakers group. They use speaker events to leverage sustained community action. We spoke with Cynthia Pesantez at the 2024 White Privilege Conference.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1658 4 13 full S4E12: Rebuild your Mind with Marchell Taylor S4E12: Rebuild your Mind with Marchell Taylor https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e12-rebuild-your-mind-with-marchell-taylor/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e12-rebuild-your-mind-with-marchell-taylor/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/edcfeb2a-d2ef-3a29-bd83-31d0219de3ad In this episode, we talk with Marchell Taylor about his journey through childhood trauma, an undiagnosed brain injury, and incarceration. His story highlights the need for proper diagnosis and treatment for individuals in the criminal justice system. It's a need Marchell Taylor responded to himself by developing programs for inmates and by his work as a screener for TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, and as a peer specialist for WellPower, a mental health services provider in the Denver, Colorado area.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Marchell Taylor about his journey through childhood trauma, an undiagnosed brain injury, and incarceration. His story highlights the need for proper diagnosis and treatment for individuals in the criminal justice system. It's a need Marchell Taylor responded to himself by developing programs for inmates and by his work as a screener for TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury, and as a peer specialist for WellPower, a mental health services provider in the Denver, Colorado area.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2397 4 12 full S4E11: Positive Change Through Love with Natalie J. Thoreson S4E11: Positive Change Through Love with Natalie J. Thoreson https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e11-xxxx-with-natalie-j-thoreson/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e11-xxxx-with-natalie-j-thoreson/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/ee789d98-4fe4-3082-b2f5-8a84e309fd32 In this episode, we talk with Natalie Thoreson about centering love in the work of social justice and conflict resolution. They're a consultant and facilitator who works with individuals and organizations to bring about positive social change through love, compassion, and community. We spoke with Natalie Thoreson at the 2023 White Privilege Conference.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Natalie Thoreson about centering love in the work of social justice and conflict resolution. They're a consultant and facilitator who works with individuals and organizations to bring about positive social change through love, compassion, and community. We spoke with Natalie Thoreson at the 2023 White Privilege Conference.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1660 4 11 full S4E10: Racial Justice & Spiritual Development with Natarsha Prince Sanders S4E10: Racial Justice & Spiritual Development with Natarsha Prince Sanders https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e10-xxxx-with-natarsha-sanders/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e10-xxxx-with-natarsha-sanders/#comments Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/102a021d-22c3-3c7e-807b-dba80ef59405 In this episode, we talk with Natarsha Prince Sanders about racial justice and spiritual development. She's a speaker, teacher, and community pastor, as well as a doctoral student at Columbia Theological Seminary.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Natarsha Prince Sanders about racial justice and spiritual development. She's a speaker, teacher, and community pastor, as well as a doctoral student at Columbia Theological Seminary.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2682 4 10 full S4E9: Equity in Education with Dr. Shemariah Arki S4E9: Equity in Education with Dr. Shemariah Arki https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e9-equity-in-education-with-dr-shemariah-arki/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e9-equity-in-education-with-dr-shemariah-arki/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/02b9db5d-0842-3f13-9c15-f9c721d3bcb0 In this episode, we talk with Dr. Shemariah Arki about building community and promoting institutional equity in education. She is an educator, an activist, an organizer. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies as well as the director of the Center for Pan African Culture, both at Kent State University in Ohio. Dr. Arki is also the founder and program director of the Ellipsis Institute for Women of Color in the Academy. We spoke with her at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Dr. Shemariah Arki about building community and promoting institutional equity in education. She is an educator, an activist, an organizer. She currently serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Africana Studies as well as the director of the Center for Pan African Culture, both at Kent State University in Ohio. Dr. Arki is also the founder and program director of the Ellipsis Institute for Women of Color in the Academy. We spoke with her at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1878 4 9 full Bonus: Voices of the White Privilege Conference Bonus: Voices of the White Privilege Conference https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-voices-of-the-white-privilege-conference/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/bonus-voices-of-the-white-privilege-conference/#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/8d0688b1-c0c5-3952-b115-22645a4712ea sidewayspod false No 1877 47 full S4E8: I’m a Good Person, Right? with Debby Irving S4E8: I’m a Good Person, Right? with Debby Irving https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e8-debbie-irving/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e8-debbie-irving/#comments Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/13de0c46-e588-3a79-9d9a-b691981913da In this episode, we talk with Debby Irving about white privilege. She's a racial justice educator and author of the book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. We spoke with Debbie Irving at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Debby Irving about white privilege. She's a racial justice educator and author of the book, Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. We spoke with Debbie Irving at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2820 4 8 full S4E7: Worth the Fight with Curtis Acosta S4E7: Worth the Fight with Curtis Acosta https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e7-worth-the-fight-with-curtis-acosta/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e7-worth-the-fight-with-curtis-acosta/#comments Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/0d5a350c-aa64-38dc-80b1-74d1ff542d2c In this episode, we talk with Curtis Acosta about conflicts over ethnic studies and about humanizing education. He taught high school for over 20 years in Tucson, Arizona, and developed a groundbreaking Mexican-American studies program. The state of Arizona banned that program in 2010, despite several years of positive academic outcomes. The ban was later ruled unconstitutional. Curtis Acosta currently works as an educational consultant and teaches at the University of Arizona. We spoke with him at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Curtis Acosta about conflicts over ethnic studies and about humanizing education. He taught high school for over 20 years in Tucson, Arizona, and developed a groundbreaking Mexican-American studies program. The state of Arizona banned that program in 2010, despite several years of positive academic outcomes. The ban was later ruled unconstitutional. Curtis Acosta currently works as an educational consultant and teaches at the University of Arizona. We spoke with him at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1804 4 7 full S4E6: Transforming Trauma with Aaron Stark S4E6: Transforming Trauma with Aaron Stark https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e6-transforming-trauma-with-aaron-stark/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s4e6-transforming-trauma-with-aaron-stark/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:17:23 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/7b1c1684-ede3-31f6-8aad-d269738ed898 In this episode, we talk with Aaron Stark about his journey from an abusive childhood to almost carrying out a mass shooting, and then becoming an advocate for mental health services and gun control. His TED talk, entitled, I Was Almost a School Shooter, has over 14 million views.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Aaron Stark about his journey from an abusive childhood to almost carrying out a mass shooting, and then becoming an advocate for mental health services and gun control. His TED talk, entitled, I Was Almost a School Shooter, has over 14 million views.

]]> sidewayspod false No 3213 4 6 full S4E5: Life After Divorce with Erin Breeze S4E5: Life After Divorce with Erin Breeze https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/erin-breeze/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/erin-breeze/#comments Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/54cb9bf9-6f3d-32bf-9815-d5a8fff91ab0 On this episode, we talk with Erin Breeze about navigating conflict in divorce and transforming the way we look at divorce. She is a life after divorce strategist who works primarily with mothers through her program, Happy Home.

]]> On this episode, we talk with Erin Breeze about navigating conflict in divorce and transforming the way we look at divorce. She is a life after divorce strategist who works primarily with mothers through her program, Happy Home.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1918 4 5 full S4E4: I Can Take it from Here with Lisa Forbes S4E4: I Can Take it from Here with Lisa Forbes https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/lisa-forbes/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/lisa-forbes/#comments Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/1c173de4-6367-3ee1-8574-e582e7234467 On this episode, we talk with Lisa Forbes about how she draws on her personal experience with trauma and incarceration to advocate for others who are struggling to re-enter society as restored citizens. And she also describes a simple technique called Tapping that has helped her deal with the emotional and physical effects of trauma. Lisa Forbes is an author and keynote speaker. Her book is titled, I Can Take it From Here: A Memoir of Trauma, Prison, and Self-Empowerment.

]]> On this episode, we talk with Lisa Forbes about how she draws on her personal experience with trauma and incarceration to advocate for others who are struggling to re-enter society as restored citizens. And she also describes a simple technique called Tapping that has helped her deal with the emotional and physical effects of trauma. Lisa Forbes is an author and keynote speaker. Her book is titled, I Can Take it From Here: A Memoir of Trauma, Prison, and Self-Empowerment.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2608 4 4 full S4E3: Roots of Racism in America with Dante King S4E3: Roots of Racism in America with Dante King https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/dante-king/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/dante-king/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/3399d8d8-91e2-3946-8523-efa45827d021 In this episode, we talk with Dante King about the roots of racism in America. Dante King is the author of The 400 Year Holocaust: White America's Legal, Psychopathic and Sociopathic Black Genocide - and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory. He is also a human resources professional and has taught at the University of California, San Francisco, and will soon be guest faculty at The Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. We spoke with Dante King in April at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> In this episode, we talk with Dante King about the roots of racism in America. Dante King is the author of The 400 Year Holocaust: White America's Legal, Psychopathic and Sociopathic Black Genocide - and the Revolt Against Critical Race Theory. He is also a human resources professional and has taught at the University of California, San Francisco, and will soon be guest faculty at The Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. We spoke with Dante King in April at the 2023 White Privilege Conference in Mesa, Arizona.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2038 4 3 full S4E2: Understanding Pronouns with Jes Rau S4E2: Understanding Pronouns with Jes Rau https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/jes-rau/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/jes-rau/#comments Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/1ba8a95e-6f18-3b7f-a024-435d4623d390 On this episode, we talk with Jes Rau about pronouns, why they matter, and how we can respond to some of the common conflicts and apprehensions around using non-binary pronouns. Jes Rau is the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training at Well Power, a large mental health service provider in Denver. They are also a member of the production team here at Well, That Went Sideways!

]]> On this episode, we talk with Jes Rau about pronouns, why they matter, and how we can respond to some of the common conflicts and apprehensions around using non-binary pronouns. Jes Rau is the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training at Well Power, a large mental health service provider in Denver. They are also a member of the production team here at Well, That Went Sideways!

]]> sidewayspod false No 2093 4 2 full S4E1: Healing Power of Storytelling with Grace Gee S4E1: Healing Power of Storytelling with Grace Gee https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/grace-gee/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/grace-gee/#comments Sun, 16 Jul 2023 22:49:44 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/d7b6aa19-8f0c-33b2-a050-3dd2471a2721 On this episode, we talk with Grace Gee about the healing power of art and storytelling. She is a Colorado-based artist, writer, and teacher, and much of our conversation centers on one of her recent projects called Bubbling Up. It's a public exhibit that invites members of the BIPOC community to write their stories of discrimination and injustice, and then non-BIPOC community members are invited to write a response.

]]> On this episode, we talk with Grace Gee about the healing power of art and storytelling. She is a Colorado-based artist, writer, and teacher, and much of our conversation centers on one of her recent projects called Bubbling Up. It's a public exhibit that invites members of the BIPOC community to write their stories of discrimination and injustice, and then non-BIPOC community members are invited to write a response.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2223 4 1 full S3E10: Engaging Across Difference with Kimberlee Yolanda Williams S3E10: Engaging Across Difference with Kimberlee Yolanda Williams https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/kimberlee-yolanda-williams-1674149818/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/kimberlee-yolanda-williams-1674149818/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/73935f71-51ce-38f7-8ae8-1aa58a41c662 Kimberlee Yolanda Williams is an educator, DEI consultant, workshop leader, speaker, certified life and health coach, and author of the book Dear White Women, Please Come Home. In this episode we talk with Kimberlee about engaging across difference. 

]]> Kimberlee Yolanda Williams is an educator, DEI consultant, workshop leader, speaker, certified life and health coach, and author of the book Dear White Women, Please Come Home. In this episode we talk with Kimberlee about engaging across difference. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2492 3 10 full S3E9: Living a Life Intentionally with Dena Samuels S3E9: Living a Life Intentionally with Dena Samuels https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/dena-samuels/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/dena-samuels/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/f0588f9e-2863-33de-ab8f-d96d189739d9 Dena Samuels is an author, professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and consultant on mindful inclusive leadership development. In this episode we talk with Dena about the role of mindfulness in addressing conflict and advancing social justice. 

]]> Dena Samuels is an author, professor at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and consultant on mindful inclusive leadership development. In this episode we talk with Dena about the role of mindfulness in addressing conflict and advancing social justice. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2356 3 9 full S3E8: An Artist’s Response to Conflict with René Marie S3E8: An Artist’s Response to Conflict with René Marie https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e8-an-artist-s-response-to-conflict-with-rene-marie/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e8-an-artist-s-response-to-conflict-with-rene-marie/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/319ddc66-f759-3204-8d8e-404d6eccd6b3 René Marie is a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and songwriter.  In this episode we talk with René about music and art as a form of communication and explore the idea of the artist's response to conflict.

]]> René Marie is a Grammy nominated jazz vocalist and songwriter.  In this episode we talk with René about music and art as a form of communication and explore the idea of the artist's response to conflict.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1844 3 8 full Revisiting our conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. Revisiting our conversation with Dr. Eddie Moore Jr. https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/revisiting-our-conversation-with-dr-eddie-moore-jr/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/revisiting-our-conversation-with-dr-eddie-moore-jr/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:11:53 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/1dc6db8f-a2ec-3825-8499-eecd2c1357c9 Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the 2023 White Privilege Conference hosted by The Privilege Institute.  To promote this event, we'd like to re-share our interview with Dr. Eddie Moor Jr., founder of The Privilege Institute, where he discusses the conference which has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.  For more information, visit https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/

]]> Sideways Pod is a proud sponsor of the 2023 White Privilege Conference hosted by The Privilege Institute.  To promote this event, we'd like to re-share our interview with Dr. Eddie Moor Jr., founder of The Privilege Institute, where he discusses the conference which has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.  For more information, visit https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/

]]> sidewayspod false No 2471 bonus S3E7: Dropping Down Into Our Humanity with Tom Cosgrove S3E7: Dropping Down Into Our Humanity with Tom Cosgrove https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e7/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e7/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:37:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/0b362b29-a916-3d9c-a984-fe31dc8d2db7 Tom Cosgrove is the founder and president of New Voice Strategies and is the co-creator of the documentary film "Divided We Fall." In this episode, we talk with Tom about making human concoctions with people who have different political beliefs and who come from different backgrounds.  

]]> Tom Cosgrove is the founder and president of New Voice Strategies and is the co-creator of the documentary film "Divided We Fall." In this episode, we talk with Tom about making human concoctions with people who have different political beliefs and who come from different backgrounds.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 2158 3 7 full S3E6: The Magic of Mediation with Kabrina Bass S3E6: The Magic of Mediation with Kabrina Bass https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/the-magic-of-mediation-with-kabrina-bass/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/the-magic-of-mediation-with-kabrina-bass/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:25:05 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/39a52dc0-13e9-3ced-88cf-536899bae227 In this episode we explore the work of community mediation with Kabrina Bass, the Executive Director of the Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina.

]]> In this episode we explore the work of community mediation with Kabrina Bass, the Executive Director of the Midlands Mediation Center, a non-profit conflict resolution organization serving central South Carolina.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1598 3 6 full S3E5: Policing - Meeting Public Expectations with Dr. Ajenai Clemmons S3E5: Policing - Meeting Public Expectations with Dr. Ajenai Clemmons https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e5/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e5/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:14:08 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/dc1be578-ddaa-31fa-bdb6-bd94955866e7 Dr. Ajenai Clemmons is an assistant professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.  She was formerly the director of the Office of the Independent Monitor, the civilian oversight agency for the City and Courtney of Denver Police and Sheriff departments.  In this episode, Dr. Clemmons explores how conflicts with police could be reduced if police built understanding and worked to meet public expectations. 

]]> Dr. Ajenai Clemmons is an assistant professor at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.  She was formerly the director of the Office of the Independent Monitor, the civilian oversight agency for the City and Courtney of Denver Police and Sheriff departments.  In this episode, Dr. Clemmons explores how conflicts with police could be reduced if police built understanding and worked to meet public expectations. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 2246 3 5 full S3E4: Across the Political Divide with Dr. Tania Israel S3E4: Across the Political Divide with Dr. Tania Israel https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e4-across-the-political-divide/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e4-across-the-political-divide/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2022 01:35:31 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/98750cdc-c86f-3a70-8fd9-b1394dcc97f2 Dr. Tania Israel shares strategies for how to have a meaningful conversation with whose politics are very different from our own.  

]]> Dr. Tania Israel shares strategies for how to have a meaningful conversation with whose politics are very different from our own.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 1819 3 4 full S3E3: A Meeting of Intentions with Norma Johnson S3E3: A Meeting of Intentions with Norma Johnson https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e3-a-meeting-of-intentions/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e3-a-meeting-of-intentions/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:09:30 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/c049d124-0f24-3d9e-864e-fb7d86dcccc9 In this episode we are joined by Sideways Pod member Norma Johnson.  Norma is a storyteller, disrupter, and cultural bridge and in her interview she shares with us  how she uses creativity and art to respond to conflict and promote dialogue.

]]> In this episode we are joined by Sideways Pod member Norma Johnson.  Norma is a storyteller, disrupter, and cultural bridge and in her interview she shares with us  how she uses creativity and art to respond to conflict and promote dialogue.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2176 3 3 full S3E2: Elder Conflict with Crystal Thorpe and Arline Kardasis S3E2: Elder Conflict with Crystal Thorpe and Arline Kardasis https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e2-elder-conflict/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e2-elder-conflict/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:29:56 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/2ecaec0c-e863-3134-98ff-0ffccdffed1f On this episode, we talk with Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe about conflicts that arise between adult children and their elderly parents. They're both experienced mediators, trainers, and authors who work together at Elder Decisions, a Boston-based firm that specializes in elder mediation and shared family decision making around elder care issues.

]]> On this episode, we talk with Arline Kardasis and Crystal Thorpe about conflicts that arise between adult children and their elderly parents. They're both experienced mediators, trainers, and authors who work together at Elder Decisions, a Boston-based firm that specializes in elder mediation and shared family decision making around elder care issues.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2125 3 2 full S3E1: Reparations for Slavery with Lottie Lieb Doula S3E1: Reparations for Slavery with Lottie Lieb Doula https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e1-lotte-leib-dula/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s3e1-lotte-leib-dula/#comments Sat, 27 Aug 2022 12:25:56 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/f2c1db12-4e0e-372d-92fe-169a271874fa sidewayspod false No 2550 3 1 full S2E8: Cross Cultural Communication with Lee Mun Wah S2E8: Cross Cultural Communication with Lee Mun Wah https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/cross-cultural-communication/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/cross-cultural-communication/#comments Sat, 28 May 2022 13:00:34 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/d8199b23-01ae-3f01-accb-b45dac2cefc0 On this episode, we talk with Lee Mun Wah about understanding conflict and improving cross-cultural communication and awareness. He is a master diversity trainer, a community therapist, a teacher storyteller, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Over 15 million people around the world have seen his best known film, The Color of Fear

]]> On this episode, we talk with Lee Mun Wah about understanding conflict and improving cross-cultural communication and awareness. He is a master diversity trainer, a community therapist, a teacher storyteller, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Over 15 million people around the world have seen his best known film, The Color of Fear

]]> sidewayspod false No 3567 2 8 full S2E7: Mutual Heartfelt Action with Cameron Powers S2E7: Mutual Heartfelt Action with Cameron Powers https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e7-mutual-heartfelt-action/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e7-mutual-heartfelt-action/#comments Wed, 04 May 2022 23:22:30 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/789c303e-8b88-3849-8199-e64b4ebc72bc On this episode, we talk with Cameron Powers about building personal relationships across cultures through music, and how that can be a helpful response to conflict. Cameron Powers was a world-traveling, multi-lingual musician and musicologist. At the time we recorded this interview, he had stage four cancer.

]]> On this episode, we talk with Cameron Powers about building personal relationships across cultures through music, and how that can be a helpful response to conflict. Cameron Powers was a world-traveling, multi-lingual musician and musicologist. At the time we recorded this interview, he had stage four cancer.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2318 2 7 full S2E6: Love, Power, and Skill with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. S2E6: Love, Power, and Skill with Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e6-love-power-and-skill/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e6-love-power-and-skill/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:38:53 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/b5826b90-2f15-3a0d-8952-700743b0076b Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. is the director and founder of The Privilege Institute (TPI) and The National White Privilege Conference (WPC).  He received his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa and under his direction and inclusive relationship model the White Privilege Conference has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.

]]> Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. is the director and founder of The Privilege Institute (TPI) and The National White Privilege Conference (WPC).  He received his Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa and under his direction and inclusive relationship model the White Privilege Conference has become one of the top national and international conferences for participants who want to move beyond dialogue and into action around issues of diversity, power, privilege, and leadership.

]]> sidewayspod false No 2415 2 6 full S2E5: Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) with Chris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon S2E5: Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) with Chris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e5-support-team-assisted-response-star/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e5-support-team-assisted-response-star/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:28:27 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/ac25e63d-0862-3678-bd42-85de2ccfa7b8 Chris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon share information about the STAR program, a program run in through a partnership of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and the Mental Health Center of Denver that deploys Emergency Response Teams that include Emergency Medical Technicians and Behavioral Health Clinicians to engage individuals experiencing crises related to mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse.

]]> Chris Richardson and Carleigh Sailon share information about the STAR program, a program run in through a partnership of the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment and the Mental Health Center of Denver that deploys Emergency Response Teams that include Emergency Medical Technicians and Behavioral Health Clinicians to engage individuals experiencing crises related to mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1678 2 5 full S2E4: Silence is Complicity with Jackson T. Katz S2E4: Silence is Complicity with Jackson T. Katz https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e3-silence-is-complicity/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e3-silence-is-complicity/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:40:58 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/c7daca9d-9bad-307f-a70f-b984389ce0e8 Jackson T. Katz is an author, filmmaker, and educator author who has worked to address gender-based violence through is program Mentors in Violence Prevention.  In this episode Jackson Katz addresses the role of men in stopping gender-based violence. 

]]> Jackson T. Katz is an author, filmmaker, and educator author who has worked to address gender-based violence through is program Mentors in Violence Prevention.  In this episode Jackson Katz addresses the role of men in stopping gender-based violence. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 3328 2 4 full S2E3: Multiracial Families with Terry Gale and Vanessa Roberts S2E3: Multiracial Families with Terry Gale and Vanessa Roberts https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e3-multiracial-families/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e3-multiracial-families/#comments Fri, 01 Oct 2021 22:30:31 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/ecfa3b36-b1fb-3cb0-9c70-0ecc299c262b This is a double episode of Well, That Went Sideways featuring two different guests with two different stories.  First, father and facilitator Terry Gale shares his experience and perspective on parenting young children within a multiracial family.  In the next segment, Vanessa Roberts, Executive Director of Project Voyce, shares her journey as part of a multiracial family.  Both explore the nuances of these experiences and how they navigate conflict from their unique perspectives.  

]]> This is a double episode of Well, That Went Sideways featuring two different guests with two different stories.  First, father and facilitator Terry Gale shares his experience and perspective on parenting young children within a multiracial family.  In the next segment, Vanessa Roberts, Executive Director of Project Voyce, shares her journey as part of a multiracial family.  Both explore the nuances of these experiences and how they navigate conflict from their unique perspectives.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 3596 2 3 full S2E2: Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative with Brett Lee Shelton S2E2: Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative with Brett Lee Shelton https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e2-indigenous-peacemaking-initiative/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e2-indigenous-peacemaking-initiative/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:07:34 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/9704595a-de09-335f-ba62-032e4852a151 Brett Lee Shelton is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is a Staff Attorney at the Native American Rights Fund where he focuses on the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative, Boarding Schools, and Sacred Places. In this episode, Brett Lee Shelton discusses these initiatives as well as the four R's - Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, and Reciprocity.

]]> Brett Lee Shelton is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe is a Staff Attorney at the Native American Rights Fund where he focuses on the Indigenous Peacemaking Initiative, Boarding Schools, and Sacred Places. In this episode, Brett Lee Shelton discusses these initiatives as well as the four R's - Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, and Reciprocity.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1837 2 2 full S2E1: Stories That Inspire and Guide Us with Kristen Wilson S2E1: Stories That Inspire and Guide Us with Kristen Wilson https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e1-stories-that-inspire-and-guide-us/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s2e1-stories-that-inspire-and-guide-us/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:25:27 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/0852c0f8-b1cd-3dad-a967-35c9e8f463e2 Kirsten Wilson, Founder and Artistic Director of Motus Theater talks with us about the power of stories in supporting us to understand one another and tap into empathy to address interpersonal and societal conflicts.  

]]> Kirsten Wilson, Founder and Artistic Director of Motus Theater talks with us about the power of stories in supporting us to understand one another and tap into empathy to address interpersonal and societal conflicts.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 2124 2 1 full S1E14: Conflict is Not Abuse with Sarah Schulman S1E14: Conflict is Not Abuse with Sarah Schulman https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/e14-conflict-is-not-abuse/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/e14-conflict-is-not-abuse/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2021 20:29:15 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/e23ce41a-34a8-3400-b6ea-53b400c7c765 Sarah Schulman, novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, activist, and historian, talks with us about her book Conflict is Not Abuse. 

]]> Sarah Schulman, novelist, playwright, nonfiction writer, screenwriter, activist, and historian, talks with us about her book Conflict is Not Abuse. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1876 1 14 full Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross Episode 2 Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross Episode 2 https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/dred-feminist-episode-2/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/dred-feminist-episode-2/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2021 23:08:23 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/fe78ff1c-5965-3320-b9a0-81dad5805958 Check out another episode from friends over at Dred Feminist! The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we have one more episode to share! Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

]]> Check out another episode from friends over at Dred Feminist!

The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we have one more episode to share! Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

]]> sidewayspod false No 3190 bonus S1E13: Radical Honesty with Tony Shawcross and Fridous Gangat S1E13: Radical Honesty with Tony Shawcross and Fridous Gangat https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e13-radical-honesty/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e13-radical-honesty/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:29:07 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/c998041e-a891-3d01-a671-aa31952e3ae7 Tony Shawcross and Firdous Gangat take us on a journey into Radical Honesty, a process that invites us to simply report out loud to another what we notice in front of us, in our bodies, and in our minds in the present moment. 

    ]]> Tony Shawcross and Firdous Gangat take us on a journey into Radical Honesty, a process that invites us to simply report out loud to another what we notice in front of us, in our bodies, and in our minds in the present moment. 

    ]]> sidewayspod false No 2138 1 13 full Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J Ross Introducing: Dred Feminist with Loretta J Ross https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/introducing-dred-feminist-with-loretta-j-ross/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/introducing-dred-feminist-with-loretta-j-ross/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:59:45 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/e258b2ee-f0cb-3548-86f2-4973cb70f843 The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we'd like you to check out her first episode that discusses the events that took place at the capitol on January 6th.  We hope you'll follow Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross as it launches, and we appreciate Ross for her critical contribution toward ending oppression in all of its forms. (Be advised of the use of explicit language in this episode, which is the only way to adequately convey the emotions tied to these events.)" Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

]]> The Sideways Pod team is excited to introduce a new podcast that we helped to launch by one of the most inspiring guests we've interviewed. In our first episode, we had the honor of interviewing MacArthur Genius Grant Loretta J Ross.  She has launched a new podcast called Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross, and we'd like you to check out her first episode that discusses the events that took place at the capitol on January 6th.  We hope you'll follow Dred Feminist with Loretta J. Ross as it launches, and we appreciate Ross for her critical contribution toward ending oppression in all of its forms. (Be advised of the use of explicit language in this episode, which is the only way to adequately convey the emotions tied to these events.)" Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

]]> sidewayspod false No 3243 bonus S1E12: Choosing to Engage with Elizabeth Franz S1E12: Choosing to Engage with Elizabeth Franz https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e12-choosing-to-engage/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e12-choosing-to-engage/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:29:15 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/8aa664dc-7e86-37ce-ba70-35a9d0712c74 Elizabeth Franz of Humanz Mediate discusses the ways we can choose to engage in conflict, be fully present, and listen deeply.  Transcripts available here. 

]]> Elizabeth Franz of Humanz Mediate discusses the ways we can choose to engage in conflict, be fully present, and listen deeply.  Transcripts available here. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1842 1 12 full S1E11: Facilitating Group Conflict with Steve Charbonneau S1E11: Facilitating Group Conflict with Steve Charbonneau https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e11-facilitating-group-conflict/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e11-facilitating-group-conflict/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2020 11:50:03 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/20ae700d-c7f2-37d2-9bf6-d3bf3a864df8 Steve Charbonneau is the Executive Director of Community Mediation Concepts, a Colorado nonprofit which specializes in conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. In this conversation he explores his approach to facilitating community conflict using an example of a conflict resolution process he supported in a community that was named after a known white supremacist. 

]]> Steve Charbonneau is the Executive Director of Community Mediation Concepts, a Colorado nonprofit which specializes in conflict resolution, mediation, and facilitation. In this conversation he explores his approach to facilitating community conflict using an example of a conflict resolution process he supported in a community that was named after a known white supremacist. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1758 1 11 full S1E10: Cyberbullying with Dr. Patricia Agatston S1E10: Cyberbullying with Dr. Patricia Agatston https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e10-cyberbullying/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e10-cyberbullying/#comments Sun, 15 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/3637c038-19f5-3eee-b9fa-4a265fa0ea98 Dr. Patricia Agatston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cyberbullying. We explore the impacts of cyberbullying on young people today as well as learn how adults can prevent and support youth facing the challenges of relating to one another in a virtual world.  

]]> Dr. Patricia Agatston is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cyberbullying. We explore the impacts of cyberbullying on young people today as well as learn how adults can prevent and support youth facing the challenges of relating to one another in a virtual world.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 1873 1 10 full S1E9: Conflicted Candidates: Challenges Facing Women Running for Office with Michal Rosenoer S1E9: Conflicted Candidates: Challenges Facing Women Running for Office with Michal Rosenoer https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/conflicted-candidates-challenges-facing-women-running-for-office/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/conflicted-candidates-challenges-facing-women-running-for-office/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:09:59 -0400 sidewayspod.podbean.com/ba38aa24-a75a-3ac7-8b29-0b221a992fa5 Michal Rosenoer, Executive Director of Emerge Colorado, explores the complexities of conflict faced by women running for public office.

]]> Michal Rosenoer, Executive Director of Emerge Colorado, explores the complexities of conflict faced by women running for public office.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1483 1 9 full S1E8: Building Bridges with Jeny Medrano S1E8: Building Bridges with Jeny Medrano https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e8-building-bridges/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e8-building-bridges/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/d59c2b60-7f5d-35af-b791-d51768419921 Jenny Medrano, Building Bridges Shift program manager, talks with us about their specific communication model that supports people through conflict and other challenging conversations. 

]]> Jenny Medrano, Building Bridges Shift program manager, talks with us about their specific communication model that supports people through conflict and other challenging conversations. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1305 1 8 full S1E7: We Need to Talk...with Celeste Headlee S1E7: We Need to Talk...with Celeste Headlee https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e7-we-need-to-talk/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e7-we-need-to-talk/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:35:33 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/cea6f594-0859-3228-9d22-d55f202a1b70 Bestselling author, Celeste Headlee, explores how to have difficult conversations and discusses her book, We Need to Talk, which is the 2020 book selection for Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado

]]> Bestselling author, Celeste Headlee, explores how to have difficult conversations and discusses her book, We Need to Talk, which is the 2020 book selection for Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado

]]> sidewayspod false No 1480 1 7 full S1E6: Conflict and Politics with Ken Cloke S1E6: Conflict and Politics with Ken Cloke https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e6-conflict-and-politics/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e6-conflict-and-politics/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/ea6475f4-7ac9-3e59-981b-4b510c295698 Ken Cloke discusses working through conflict that centers on political issues and ideologies. 

]]> Ken Cloke discusses working through conflict that centers on political issues and ideologies. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1454 1 6 full S1E5: Power in Conflict with Regina Smith and Amanda Aguilera S1E5: Power in Conflict with Regina Smith and Amanda Aguilera https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e5-power-in-conflict/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e5-power-in-conflict/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:18:26 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/e86335a9-6d95-3e88-b464-c228a4a90f33 Regina Smith and Amanda Aguilera of Naropa University discuss the ways that power impacts conflict. 

]]> Regina Smith and Amanda Aguilera of Naropa University discuss the ways that power impacts conflict. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1993 1 5 full S1E4: Interpersonal and Interfaith Conflict with Rabbi Joe Black S1E4: Interpersonal and Interfaith Conflict with Rabbi Joe Black https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-1597436558/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-1597436558/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:00:04 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/0d7e687e-c313-3050-9a2c-2491a0bb6381 An interview with Rabbi Joe Black from Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado on the topics of interpersonal and interfaith conflict. 

]]> An interview with Rabbi Joe Black from Temple Emanuel in Denver, Colorado on the topics of interpersonal and interfaith conflict. 

]]> sidewayspod false No 1181 1 4 full S1E3: Racial Justice from the Heart with Dr. Amanda Kemp S1E3: Racial Justice from the Heart with Dr. Amanda Kemp https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-dr-amanda-kemp/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e4-dr-amanda-kemp/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2020 10:16:25 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/3b5fa008-0dbe-3bb7-863c-8040c3be0d82 Dr. Kemp is an author, scholar, and coach focused on racial justice from a mindful, healing, and practical lens. This episode we explore the work she does  through her transformational program, Racial Justice from the Heart.

]]> Dr. Kemp is an author, scholar, and coach focused on racial justice from a mindful, healing, and practical lens. This episode we explore the work she does  through her transformational program, Racial Justice from the Heart.

]]> sidewayspod false No 1452 1 3 full S1E2: Strategies for Everyday Conflict with Beth Yohe S1E2: Strategies for Everyday Conflict with Beth Yohe https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e2-strategies-for-everyday-conflict/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e2-strategies-for-everyday-conflict/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2020 23:34:53 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/e245f01a-9414-516a-8d20-0bd479ca6a15 The Conflict Center is a nonprofit in Denver, Colorado which equips people with practical skills to navigate, transform, and embrace everyday conflict.  In this episode, Executive Director Beth Yohe gives tips and strategies that support productive problem solving in this very difficult and intense time.  

]]> The Conflict Center is a nonprofit in Denver, Colorado which equips people with practical skills to navigate, transform, and embrace everyday conflict.  In this episode, Executive Director Beth Yohe gives tips and strategies that support productive problem solving in this very difficult and intense time.  

]]> sidewayspod false No 1254 1 2 full S1E1: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta J. Ross S1E1: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta J. Ross https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e1-calling-in-the-calling-out-culture/ https://sidewayspod.podbean.com/e/s1e1-calling-in-the-calling-out-culture/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2020 23:29:38 -0300 sidewayspod.podbean.com/e57a5582-3462-5f6a-be91-df746e6f073b What do we do when others "mess up"? What about when we "mess up" ourselves? MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Loretta J. Ross talks with us about "Calling In," a practice that encourages us to keep moving forward together while also holding each other accountable when we make mistakes. Learn more about Loretta J. Ross at lorettajross.com.

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