Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill

What It Takes to Heal with Prentis Hemphill + adrienne maree brown

Jun 3, 2024

Prentis Hemphill and adrienne maree brown discuss Prentis' book 'What it Takes to Heal' exploring transformational characters in change work, prioritizing healing in history's painful moments, and the importance of love, spirituality, and courage in revolution.

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Prentis Hemphill

adrienne maree brown

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Quick takeaways

Love is emphasized as a powerful force for transformative change on personal, societal, and global levels.

Harriet Tubman is celebrated as a time warrior whose courage, spiritual connection, and radical vision serve as a model for freedom and resilience.

The intersection of justice, healing, and love is highlighted as key to effecting positive societal shifts and dismantling isolation and disconnection.

Deep dives

Love as a Transformative Force

Love is discussed as a powerful force that can bring about profound change. The chapter on love is emphasized as the ultimate wisdom, highlighting how love has the capacity to tear down walls and reshape relationships, institutions, and cultures. By showcasing examples of deep, unconditional love, the podcast explores the idea that practicing love is essential for healing on personal, societal, and global levels.

Intro

2min

Transitioning from Personal Notes to Sharing Wisdom in a Book

18min

Exploring Personal Anecdotes, Historical Connections, and the Challenge of Healing Amid Ongoing Hurt

2min

Redefining Healing, Growth, and Compassion in a Challenging World

4min

Embracing Change and Courage: The Spiritual Aspects of Revolution and Healing

28min

Discussion on Book Release, Book Tour, and Appreciation for Writing Efforts

2min

Expressing Gratitude and Credits

2min

In Becoming the People’s inaugural episode, Prentis is joined by their dear friend adrienne maree brown. adrienne interviews Prentis about their upcoming book, What it Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World. These two friends discuss Prentis’ journey of writing this book, the role that transformational characters play in change work, and why we should prioritize healing in this painful moment of history.

You can join adrienne and Prentis in person on June 5th in Brooklyn to kick off the What It Takes To Heal book tour.

Prentis' new book What It Takes to Heal is on presale now and comes out June 4th and you can come join Prentis on their U.S. book tour!
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Follow adrienne's work here and find her on Instagram @adriennemareebrown

The Becoming the People Podcast Team:
Producers: Prentis Hemphill & devon de Leña
Sound Engineer and Editing: Michael Maine
Research Assistant: Bhavana Nancherla
Original Music: Mayyadda

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Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill

What It Takes to Heal with Prentis Hemphill + adrienne maree brown

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