In this deeply personal episode of The Loving Forward Podcast, I sit down with Julian—massage therapist, musician, and community-minded human—to explore what it means to be a healer in complicated political times.

We begin with Julian’s work providing massage therapy to low-income clients through the Oregon Health Plan, and slowly move into a raw, honest conversation about my first protest, navigating anger and fear, and discerning how to show up without losing our humanity.

We don’t pretend to have answers. Instead, we stay with the questions: How do we engage resistance without becoming what we’re fighting? How do healers, wisdom-holders, and community builders act with integrity right now? What does it look like to keep loving forward when things feel volatile?

This is a conversation about complexity, restraint, courage, and choosing connection—especially when it would be easier to avoid.

Topics We Explore

My experience at the January 27th, 2026 Eugene protest

Rage, fear, and the pull toward violence—and how to work with them

The many roles needed in movements (fighters, healers, supporters)

Caring for yourself before trying to save the world

Building real, local community as a grounding force

The radical practice of praying for those we oppose

Finding a sustainable role without burning out

Content Note

This episode includes discussions of protest violence, police response, tear gas, and harmful rhetoric expressed at demonstrations.

There is plenty of insight, humility, and Truth to chew on in this episode. I hope it feels supportive and helpful in some or many ways.

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Wishing you Ease, Blessings, and the Power of your Truth <3