Month: September 2024

Forests for the People and with the People: Danna Smith and the Dogwood Alliance

Forests for the People and with the People: Danna Smith and the Dogwood Alliance

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In this episode, Danna Smith, Dr. Easley, and Bennett Olupo delve into the crucial role of community involvement in protecting and restoring Southern forests. Danna Smith, the founder of The Dogwood Alliance, shares her inspiring journey and the mission to ensure everyone has access to a healthy environment. Her impactful work and the culture of care and determination will leave you feeling empowered to make a positive difference in your community.

A Dance of Grief and Gratitude

A Dance of Grief and Gratitude

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In this episode, you will hear Dana share her story of being diagnosed with breast cancer and going through treatment while being a deeply spiritual young mom and massage therapist. Dana speaks openly about how she and her husband told their 4 year old little girl, the pain of losing her hair, the support from friends and family, and how her spiritual life helped her work through it all.

Sharing Sacred Spaces and Radical Hospitality with Vanessa Avery

Sharing Sacred Spaces and Radical Hospitality with Vanessa Avery

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YDS alumna Vanessa Avery shares lessons learned from decades of interfaith peacebuilding, how architecture can be used as a tool to bring people together, and the importance of radical hospitality.

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Engineering Grassroots Environmental Justice with Reverend Jamonde Taylor

Engineering Grassroots Environmental Justice with Reverend Jamonde Taylor

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On this episode, Dr. Easley and Bennett Olupo speak with Reverend Robert Jemonde Taylor as he discusses the deep history of Environmental Justice and resilience surrounding Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church’s predominantly Black community in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also explains how he draws from a broad range of influences to steward the congregation and land to bring vitality to the community. This episode is rich with hope, history, spirituality, and scientific thought that will brighten up your day and professional practice.

Spiritual Explorer

Spiritual Explorer

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In this interview, Debra shares her exploration of different faiths and spiritual experiences including past life regression, spirit speaking through people, guides in spirit, and Christian abundance ministries among other experiences. This episode is a fascinating dive into what is more than this life.

Building Sustainable Global Health and Bidirectional Partnerships

Building Sustainable Global Health and Bidirectional Partnerships

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Dr. Sharon Chekijian speaks with Dr. Tracy Rabin, the Director of the Office of Global Health at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Rabin’s journey from providing hands-on clinical care in Uganda to establishing sustainable global health education and partnerships has been shaped by her deep commitment to healthcare equity. Explore how her experiences in low-resource settings have inspired her to develop educational frameworks that empower healthcare professionals worldwide and how she envisions the future of global health through collaboration and shared learning.