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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

In this episode of the Mediate Your Life podcast, John Kinyon engages in a heartfelt conversation with Cory Tyler, exploring the transformative potential of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) in our politically divided world.   Cory, drawing from his…

In this episode of the Mediate Your Life podcast, John continues his moving conversation with Nicole Gibson, founder of Love Out Loud. In this part of the conversation they use the Mediate Your Life map of internal mediation to delve into Nicole’s…

In the delicate balance between standing for justice and promoting empathy, I struggle with how to hold these two together simultaneously.  At the heart of this challenge for me is the recognition that when calling out (or “calling in,” as it’s now said) what I see as an injustice, it’s easy to fall into promoting…