Soul Force Politics
How would our world be different if politics were rooted in radical love? Soul Force Politics is a podcast that teaches heart-centered mindfulness to strengthen democracy and soften political divides. Let our actions be guided by our soul's force for good in the world.
Episodes
This is a first for me as a podcaster, to have the tables turned and be answering rather than asking the questions. I was delighted to be a guest on the show, "Soul Soil Podcast" with Brooke Kornegay and I humbly invite you to take a moment, sit in nature or some other favorite quiet spot and lose yourself in our conversation. I think you will walk away with some valuable insights and inspiration. I'm here to support you o...
Could you lose your dog and your job in the same week and be okay? I learned that for me, the answer is, "Yes." It's the gift of resilience and I want to help you build yours.
When I stepped outside of the tiny shack that had been my isolated retreat home for 30 days in the Amazon jungle, I was entirely unaware of the unique global moment that had unfolded around me. This is the story of clueless re-entry into a world-wide pandemic and the wisdom this experience offers to navigate challenging times.
Phil Rucker is the White House Bureau Chief for the Washington Post whose co-authored book, "A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America" debuted number one on the New York Times best-sellers list. In the midst of doing the full circuit of interviews on late night talk shows, National Public Radio, and major media outlets, we got to sit down with Rucker for an in-depth conversation about this hot new book on...
Today’s guest is a seventh-generation Virginia farmer whose inspiring journey to the heart of sustainable agriculture made him a New York Times best-selling author. Join us for a touching and humorous look at the wisdom gained directly from nature to guide farming practices in a way that is steeped in listening to the land and its animals.
Congressman Jamie Raskin joins us on today’s show to share his brilliant insights into the foundations of our Democracy and what is at stake for the future of America’s experiment with self-governance. The last 10 minutes of the interview captures a truly special Soul Force Politics moment.
Sherri Mitchell shares with us knowledge and lived experiences that weave together the political, scientific, ethical, and spiritual aspects surrounding a multitude of complex issues that we must traverse for a deeper collective healing from the trauma of colonization. This book brings forward unique wisdom teachings from First Nations people that can set us all on a better course.
Today's s guest is one of our country's best-known progressive voices in the Catholic church. He received a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss his growing ministry to LGBTQ Catholics. Join us for an insightful, funny, and inspiring conversation with Father Jim Martin.
Today’s guest is nationally-recognized indigenous and First Nations activist, Oklahoma journalist and Cherokee Nation citizen, Rebecca Nagle. We have a brilliant conversation about a range of policy issues implicated by the pending SCOTUS decision in the Carpenter v. Murphy dispute. This is a fascinating case for anyone interested in law, public policy, indigenous rights, tribal sovereignty, land rights, and the challenges...
Come with me to meet the Reverend angel Kyodo williams, a social visionary who applies wisdom teachings and embodied practice to intractable social issues. Radical, redemptive, accepting love is at the core of all personal and social transformation. However, as we discuss, this is a challenging concept and one that requires us to redefine our notion of what love is.
I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with a woman who has defined what it means to be a social justice warrior for all of her nearly 90 years in this lifetime – the unstoppable Dolores Huerta. She co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, was a close political ally of Robert F. Kennedy, and has spearheaded movements for the advancements of civil rights her entire career.
Crystal Bowersox stole the nation’s heart as the darling of the 9th season of American Idol. Her voice has been described as both “dirt and diamonds.” Her music is full of light and love and she speaks a wisdom beyond her years. Join us for this beautiful conversation about struggle, redemption, love, light, kindness, and a willingness to reach across ideological divides and the political spectrum to hug perfect strangers ...
Today’s guest is one of America’s most accomplished and enduring public servants – decorated Vietnam War Veteran, 2004 Democratic Presidential Nominee, former U.S. Senator and Secretary of State, John F. Kerry. We discuss the global threat of climate change; war-time lessons about life, death, and government betrayal; a surprising bipartisan friendship that came from speaking truth in a Senate prayer breakfast; and thought...
In this episode, our host, Heather Mizeur, shares her reflections on the lessons emerging from the national debate that was stirred from the standoff between the Covington Catholic teens and a Native American drummer at the Lincoln Memorial following the Indigenous People’s March on January 18, 2019. There are some rich lessons here for all of us, should we choose to open ourselves to the opportunity.
Sister Helen Prejean, the spitfire Catholic nun internationally known for her work as a death penalty repeal advocate and author of the bestselling book, “Dead Man Walking,” joins Heather Mizeur for a conversation about mass incarceration, restorative justice, state executions, revenge, forgiveness, the grace of awakening, and the deep responsibility we have to take action and speak truth when we bear witness to injustice.
...“How would the world be different if politics were rooted in radical love?” In this kick off to Season 2 of the Soul Force Politics podcast, join Grammy and Oscar award-winning rock star Melissa Etheridge and our host, Heather Mizeur, for an in-depth discussion on how radical love can change politics as usual.
We end our first season with the release of a special two-part series dedicated to exploring the healing power of love to conquer hate in the aftermath of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
We end our first season with the release of a special two-part series dedicated to exploring the healing power of love to conquer hate in the aftermath of the tragedy at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
Today’s guest is one of the great humanitarians of our time — Chef José Andrés. He isn’t only a famous celebrity chef with amazing top-tier restaurants to satisfy your culinary desires. He is also leader of the World Central Kitchen, feeding millions globally in the wake of disasters.
Few have inspired me more in public life than Robert F. Kennedy. Imagination, courage, and determination. Justice, fairness, and equality. Compassion, mixed with toughness and discipline. He promoted unity over division. He encouraged dissent to strengthen conviction. His heart was in charge. He practiced Soul Force Politics. Listen as author Richard Allen and I discuss Bobby Kennedy's lifetime legacy.
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