Posts by John Kinyon
How We Meet the Impossible, As the Old Ways Unravel
We are moving through a time that feels disorienting, even overwhelming. What once felt stable is now shifting under our feet. The familiar structures — relationships, society, identity, purpose — are shaking. Beneath the surface, I think many feel lost, or quietly anxious, or simply unsure of how to meet what’s unfolding. In the midst…
Read MoreThe Political is Personal: Our Individual and Collective Journey from Disconnection to Reconnection
We are living in a time of profound and accelerating change and challenges — a convergence of ecological destabilization, social division, political breakdown, and technological disruption. These crises are not separate; they are deeply interwoven and amplify one another in ways that threaten all humanity and the life of our planet. More and more we…
Read MoreSpaces for Individual, Societal, and Planetary Healing Through Conflict: Across the Divide
Across the Divide is a process designed to facilitate and support healing spaces of empathic group conversation for individuals and communities around the world on the polarizing societal, political, and cultural issues of our time — where conflict and disconnection run deepest, and healing and connection are most needed. The Across The Divide Process is…
Read MoreYoga, NVC, and Mediate Your Life with Nat Kendall [MYL Podcast Episode]
In this expansive and heartfelt episode of the Mediate Your Life podcast, John is joined by yoga teacher and musician Nat Kendall for a conversation that weaves together wisdom from the ancient philosophy and practices of yoga, Nonviolent…
Read MoreThe Heart of MYL: The 3Chair Model
Mediate Your Life (MYL) began in 2002 as a co-creation with my dear colleague Ike Lasater in our work of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). For me, MYL arose from a deep desire for connection and wellbeing in the midst of intense conflict and shattering loss in my childhood, and later, in a profound existential grappling with…
Read MoreThe Neuroscience of Emotion Circuits and Navigating Territories of Conflict with Sarah Peyton, Part 2 [MYL Podcast Episode]
In Part 2 of my conversation with Sarah Peyton, we dive deeper into the neuroscience of conflict and emotional healing, bridging the Mediate Your Life framework with the groundbreaking research of affective neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp. Together, we…
Read MoreTrauma, Conflict, and Healing with Sarah Peyton, Part 1 [MYL Podcast Episode]
In this fascinating and heartwarming episode, I sit down with Sarah Peyton, a renowned expert in trauma healing, relational neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Sarah’s work bridges the worlds of science,…
Read MoreA “Unividual” Perspective on Politics and Polarization with Philosopher Tim Freke [MYL Podcast Episode]
In this compelling episode of the Mediate Your Life Podcast, John’s guest is pioneering philosopher Tim Freke. Tim is the author of 35 books that have been translated into 15 languages. The conversation explores how Tim’s groundbreaking,…
Read MoreThe Mystery and Power of the Triangle to Transform Conflict
A Warm and Welcoming Hello to You All, As we navigate the complex challenges of our time, I have been thinking a lot about the structure of the triangle. In this newsletter, I talk about the layers of meaning in this symbol and how it relates to mediating our lives and applying this understanding in…
Read MoreNavigating Self-Care and Activism with Palestinian Activist Ashira Darwish
In this episode of the Mediate Your Life podcast, John Kinyon engages in a deeply moving conversation with Ashira Darwish, a Palestinian activist, journalist, and founder of Catharsis Holistic Healing. She was also featured in the powerful…
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