Two Inconvenient Women Exploring the inconvenience of people-care
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Jul 25, 2025 Dive into the profound impact of human connection as the hosts discuss the importance of 'people-care' in a hyper-individualized world. They explore how music fosters relationships and reflect on the beauty of nature's sounds, from the cries of crows to the empathy towards pigeons. Cultural narratives and the contrasting behaviors of bonobos and chimpanzees shed light on our own social dynamics. The episode emphasizes compassionate listening and the healing potential of community, urging us to embrace diversity for true well-being.
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Therapeutic Songwriting Experience
- Holly Everett experienced therapeutic songwriting with Jamie Gould, discovering deep personal expression through music.
- They collaboratively recorded an acoustic version of her first single in his garage studio, highlighting relational creative processes.
Core Elements of People Care
- People care as a practice deeply connects social awareness, compassion, and citizenship.
- Healing and thriving happen through interconnectedness, not isolation, showing the inseparability of self, people, and earth care.
Human Evolution: Bonobo Nature
- Humans share traits with chimpanzees and bonobos; the latter embody compassion and female-led society.
- Cultures aligning with bonobo qualities often foster kindness and connection over aggression.
