Denizen

In this episode we delve deep into how we can live more authentic lives, in alignment with our true selves.‍Our guest is Maria Camara Serrano, co-director of the Hoffman Institute's international division. In addition to her work leading the Hoffman Institute internationally, Maria is trained in Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.  She has a PhD in psychology and has been studying and practicing Buddhism for over 20 years.  ‍Jenny and Maria integrate both psychology and spirituality into the conversation as they explore the question of how we might live more authentic lives, covering the following:What does it mean to live authentically?Why this topic is so relevant for Denizen's vision for the futureWhy most of us don’t lead an authentic lifeWhat the spiritual traditions have to teach usWhat psychology has to teach usWhat the work to learn to live authentically looks likeWhat the work doesn’t look like, and common ways people misunderstand what the work is or try to bypass critical components of itThe Hoffman Institute’s cycle of transformation: awareness, expression, compassion and forgiveness, and new ways of beingWhat a healthy relationship with our emotional experience looks likeHow we can heal from traumatic experiences stored in the bodyWhy our emotional competence is so important for compassion and forgivenessWhy compassion and forgiveness is an essential part of returning to our authentic selvesWhat it looks like to live authentically in our day to day livesThe role of self love Resources:Hoffman Institute: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel Van Der Kolk To stay connected to all things Denizen, you can sign up for our newsletter at www.becomingdenizen.com.  There we share our latest content alongside community events, educational opportunities, and announcements from our many partner organizations.

In this episode we build on the two part series on consensual non-monogamy by discussing modern family structures and the work underway to support them.Our guests, Alexander Chen and Health Schechinger are both doing remarkable work in this field.In this conversation we discuss:The relationship between consensual non-monogamy and the LGBTQ+ movementWhat family meansWhy this is a civil right issueLegal work underway to support nondyadic partnershipsThe research agendaWhy this is relevant for systemic change more broadly Resources:Modern Family InstitutePolyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition To stay connected to all things Denizen, you can sign up for our newsletter at www.becomingdenizen.com.  There we share our latest content alongside community events, educational opportunities, and announcements from our many partner organizations.

In this episode Jenny and Jessica discuss:The neurochemisty of lust, attraction, and loveConsensual non-monogamy (CNM) and social justice: punitive vs. restorative vs. transformational modelsHow CNM helps us surface and heal trauma and attachment issuesHow CNM teaches us to change dominant paradigms and stories within usWhy CNM leads to a change in consciousness and evolution of the selfHow embarking on a CNM journey is similar to climbing Mt Everest Resources:Polysecure, by Jessica FernPolywise by Jessica FernLove, Actually: The science behind lust, attraction, and companionshipOur Models of Justice are Perpetuating Injustice Jenny's Blog PostWe Will Not Cancel Us: And Other Dreams of Transformative Justice by adrienne maree brownThinking in Systems by Donella Meadows To stay connected to all things Denizen, you can sign up for our newsletter at www.becomingdenizen.com.  There we share our latest content alongside community events, educational opportunities, and announcements from our many partner organizations.

Robert Gilman, an expert in optimal zone resilience and developing new patterns to become less triggered, discusses the optimal zone and defensive zone in our nervous system, breaking the cycle of reflexive response when triggered, optimal zone hygiene practices, healing intergenerational trauma, and the impact of triggers and defensive responses on our well-being.

Jessica Fern, expert in consensual non-monogamy, discusses the prevalence of infidelity and divorce, issues with the modern love story and codependency, and different variations of consensual non-monogamy. The podcast covers best practices in defining reasons and boundaries, the difference between structural and statistical security, and references books by Jessica Fern, bell hooks, and Daniel Schmachtenberger.

Stephanie Lepp, a storyteller and producer, shares tools to integrate opposing points of view. Exploring diverse topics such as controversial figures, economic systems, personal freedom, and societal peace, she emphasizes the importance of curiosity, diversity, and care. The podcast also discusses the relevance of AI in analyzing complex systems.

Guest Jasper van Brakel, CEO of RSF Social Finance, joins Jenny to discuss stakeholder capitalism. They cover key ideas from classical economics to the shift to stakeholder driven models, trends driving stakeholder capitalism, metrics and B Corps, board representation, co-ops, and philosophical questions. They emphasize the need for a systemic shift, the importance of governance and board representation in moving towards true stakeholder capitalism, and successful examples of co-ops.

How can art contribute to systemic change? Design Science Studio co-founder Roxi Shohadaee shares her insights from working with hundreds of artists across myriad disciplines.To stay connected to all things Denizen, you can sign up for our newsletter at www.becomingdenizen.com.  There we share our latest content alongside community events, educational opportunities, and announcements from our many partner organizations.

John Fullerton discusses regenerative economics and its principles, highlighting flaws in neoclassical economics. They explore the paradigm shift needed for a healthy society, emphasizing diversity and a systemic approach in organizations. The podcast also introduces an eight-week economics course and encourages community support.

Donnie Maclurcan, founder of the Post Growth Institute, critiques capitalism's flaws and advocates for a post-capitalist future. He discusses the systemic inequities of debt and profit-seeking, while emphasizing innovative business models like IKEA's sustainable practices. Maclurcan highlights the importance of ethical banking, community-focused investments, and decentralized decision-making to empower workers and create equitable economies. Through real-world examples, he explores pathways for transitioning to regenerative and circular economic systems.