Karla McLaren is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and empathy pioneer. Her lifelong work focuses on her grand unified theory of emotions, which revalues even the most &quot;negative&quot; emotions and opens startling new pathways into self-awareness, effective communication, and healthy empathy. Episode Resource List: <ul><li>Karen&apos;s websites: <a href='https://karlamclaren.com/'>KarlaMcLaren.com</a>, <a href='http://emotiondynamics.org/'>EmotionDynamics.org</a>, <a href='https://empathyacademy.org/'>EmpathyAcademy.org</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Focusing-Oriented-Psychotherapy-Manual-Experiential-Method/dp/157230376X'>Focusing-Orienting Psychotherapy</a>, by Eugene Gendlin </li><li><a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlie_Russell_Hochschild'>Arlie Hochchild</a></li><li>Dr. Peter Levine, <a href='https://traumahealing.org/'>Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute</a></li><li><a href='https://www.fiskelab.org/people'>Susan Fiske</a></li><li><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Being-Certain-Believing-Right-Youre/dp/031254152X'>On Being Certain: Believing You Are Right Even When You’re Not</a>, by Robert A. Burton M.D.  </li></ul>Host: <a href='https://iamathenacasey.com/'>Athena Casey</a> Producer: Debbie Casey Underscoring: <a href='http://www.mateisenstein.com/'>Mat Eisenstein</a> Cover artwork: <a href='http://www.louiselaffaille.com/'>Louise Laffaille</a> Sponsor: <a href='https://youniquelyfit.com/'>YouniquelyFit </a>New episodes drop every Tuesday and every other Thursday.

Daren Goodson - SURVIVOR of homophobia

The Intolerance podcast is an extension of Athena Casey’s memoir, which is currently in the developmental editing stages, and is about losing her entire immediate family due to their homophobia. Each episode of Intolerance features an interview with either a Survivor, Ally, or Healer of intolerance. Examples of forms of intolerance discussed include: ageism, homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, and the list goes on and on. Survivor Episodes:You will hear about the Survivors’ encounters with intolerance, and you’ll learn about resources and tools they found helpful throughout their journey. Ally Episodes:You will hear from many of these Survivors’ Allies about how to be a better support system to an individual going through the grief and trauma of intolerance. You will also hear from Allies of communities and groups who have been historically underrepresented.Healer Episodes You will hear from many Healers who provide valuable resources for both Survivors and Allies, exploring and introducing various healing modalities. By sharing these stories, Athena's hope is that they will inspire and educate, helping all involved to not only survive, but thrive. New episodes drop every Tuesday and every other Thursday.Season 1 premiered March 9, 2021 and ended July 20, 2021.Season 2 is in the works. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements....