Parker Palmer

Parker Palmer is founder and Senior Partner of the Center for Courage and Renewal. He’s the author of bestselling books including “Let Your Life Speak,” “The Courage to Teach,” “A Hidden Wholeness,” and “Healing the Heart of Democracy.” Courtney Martin is the co-founder of the Solutions Journalism Network and a strategist for the TED Prize. She’s the author of six books including “Do It Anyway: The New Generation of Activists” and most recently, “The New Better Off.” This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode “Parker Palmer and Courtney Martin — The Inner Life of Rebellion” Find more at onbeing.org.

Parker Palmer, Quaker writer, speaker, and activist, shares wisdom on vocation, embracing paradox, and overcoming depression. He emphasizes the importance of listening to oneself, conducting personal experiments, and learning from experiences. Parker also discusses the power of embracing paradox and vulnerability in teaching. He opens up about his own experiences with depression and highlights the value of seeking professional help. The podcast concludes with an insightful interview with Parker J Palmer about his impactful work and personal journey.

This unedited conversation with Parker Palmer comes from our produced show “Parker Palmer on Repossessing Virtue: Economic Crisis, Morality, and Meaning.” We explore human and spiritual aspects of economic downturn with a wise public intellectual of our time, the Quaker author and educator Parker Palmer. He works with people from all walks of life at the intersection of spiritual, professional, and social change, and stresses the need to acknowledge the inner life of human beings as a source of reality and power. See more at onbeing.org/program/repossessing-virtue-parker-palmer-economic-crisis-morality-and-meaning/161

Parker Palmer, a writer, teacher, and activist, shares his wisdom on navigating despair and maintaining hope amidst societal challenges. He discusses his journey through clinical depression and the importance of redefining achievement. The conversation emphasizes how community engagement can counter negative media narratives, transforming heartache into compassion. Palmer encourages listeners to embrace their brokenheartedness as a means to foster genuine connections and reminds us that even in dark times, our hearts can remain soft and resilient.

Parker Palmer, a renowned writer, speaker, and activist, engages in a profound dialogue about the Israel-Gaza conflict. He examines the importance of empathy and understanding amid violence and how narratives shape trauma across generations. The conversation emphasizes maintaining faith in hope during crises while advocating for healing through human connection rather than violence. Palmer encourages a shift towards emotional support and education as vital tools for conflict resolution, highlighting their role in fostering dialogue and bridging divides.