This episode of Creative Life explores the profound impact of dehumanizing language and its alarming potential to escalate from words to violence.

Dehumanizing language, often dismissed as harmless, serves as a precursor to conflict and division, laying the groundwork for systemic harm. Historical examples and current events highlight how seemingly simple words can devalue human life and justify acts of violence.

This discussion raises awareness about the power of language and the importance of choosing words with care in a world increasingly divided by fear and rhetoric.

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Sources:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-tracker

https://www.palestineadvocacyproject.org/quotes/

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gaza-death-toll-how-many-palestinians-has-israels-campaign-killed-2024-07-25/

https://time.com/6909636/gaza-death-toll/

https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/dehumanising-palestinians-israels-rhetoric-genocide-3457346

Braving the Wilderness: the Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown

This episode is all about the healing power of nature, the lessons we can learn from it, and many ways both big and small that we can bring more nature into our lives.

***Edit: The EPA study showed the air is 2-5 times more polluted inside than outside (for the pollutants they tested for), not 2-3.***

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And here is that article I mentioned about the history and culture of houses.

In this episode, poet and psychologist Fred Gerhard shares how poetry has positively affected his life, from helping him process emotions to building community and more.

Check out fredgerhard.com to get his book and read about his upcoming events such as his book launch events for Drifting to "Hello" including the following:

• June 8th, 2024, 2:30pm at Booklover's Gourmet, 72 E. Main Street, Webster, MA.

• June 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Toadstool Bookstore 12 Depot Square, Peterborough, NH

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This episode is all about the transformative power of art, specifically in relation to perfectionism. All art is simultaneously perfect and imperfect. Exploring feelings around allowing your art to be imperfect is a kind of exposure therapy. The more you lean into the discomfort of it, the easier it becomes to allow things to be as they are.

***Exposure therapy can be done on your own, but if it's highly triggering to you, seek a therapist to work with you on it. Jumping in too deep too fast can be traumatizing to some people. I am a certified coach, not a licensed mental health professional. Nothing I say is intended as medical advice.***

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Listen to this episode on Lionel Cole's moving philosophy about healing the world through music and much more!

Check out Lionel at lionelandtheswingersclub.com and his new record Small Town Volume 1 that just dropped May 1st at lionelcolemusic.com.

You can see him live at 54 Below in NYC on May 14th and The Velvet Note in Atlanta May 20th and 21st, 2024.

Find the transcript and pictures relating to this episode here.

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This episode is all about the transformative power of singing for both physical and mental well-being. Activities like singing activate the vagus nerve, a nerve that regulates our stress and relaxation responses. From enhancing mood regulation to strengthening heart and lung function (and much more), singing emerges as a potent tool for self-expression, healing, and connection.

Stay ‘til the end to participate in a vocal toning exercise

And check out these articles on Long Covid and the Vagus Nerve and a metaanalysis on the effects of music on the nervous system.

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Sometimes pleasant feelings can be scary. Why? It might be because you aren't used to those feelings. Maybe it's because it feels dangerous to let your guard down. What else might be the reason?

This episode explores why you might avoid the feeling of safety and how to learn to allow yourself to feel safe. *This episode is *not* about how to get out of unsafe situations or convincing yourself you are safe when you aren't.* It's about learning to lean into the experience of safety when it makes sense for you.

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Discover how tuning into your body's cues can enhance your understanding of yourself and improve your emotional well-being. From exploring the automatic movements of the body to navigating the complexities of emotional awareness, this episode offers valuable insights and practical techniques for strengthening your interoception.

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