Be the Change Radio http://bethechangeradio.org Voices of Action Wed, 23 May 2012 22:46:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 "Be the change that you want to see in the world." -- Gandhi. A call-in talk show on taking positive action in our personal, social, cultural, political, environmental and global lives. Originally broadcast on "Be the Change" on Independent Radio WVKR 91.3 FM Poughkeepsie NY. DJ Julie no action@bethechangeradio.org (Julie & Amy) (c) 2008 Fancy Broccoli Productions "Be the change that you want to see in the world." -- Gandhi change,action,society Be the Change Radio http://www.bethechangeradio.org/images/bethechangelogo144.png http://bethechangeradio.org (c) 2008 Fancy Broccoli Productionschange,action,societySociety & Culturebethechange@fancybroccoli.orgDJ Julie42.038539-74.239055http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Dan & Ann Guenther – A very exciting time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/O_-3Rm4cnRY/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/05/23/dan-ann-guenther-a-very-exciting-time/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 22:46:00 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=1049 A re-broadcast of our conversation with local farmers and environmental activists Dan & Ann Guenther, who talk about recent developments in the hydro-fracking permitting process, the transition movement, and how we as individuals can reduce damage to the planet by our own actions of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/05/23/dan-ann-guenther-a-very-exciting-time/feed/ 0 Hydro-fracking,Local food,Local politics,Taking action,Transition,Volunteering A re-broadcast of our conversation with local farmers and environmental activists Dan & Ann Guenther, who talk about recent developments in the hydro-fracking permitting process, the transition movement, and how we as individuals can reduce damage to t... A re-broadcast of our conversation with local farmers and environmental activists Dan & Ann Guenther, who talk about recent developments in the hydro-fracking permitting process, the transition movement, and how we as individuals can reduce damage to the planet by our own actions of reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Julie & Amy clean 53:58 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/05/23/dan-ann-guenther-a-very-exciting-time/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202011-12-07%20Dan%20&%20Ann%20Guenther.mp3 Vote, Protest, Lobby, Run for Office… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/MvbORvnPM24/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/05/02/vote-protest-lobby-run-for-office/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 22:33:44 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=1044 Brian ObachBrian Obach, professor of Sociology at SUNY New Paltz, works on environmental and sustainability issues on the SUNY campus and the local area. On the top of his agenda for creating real change and saving the planet? Run for office. Vote. Get involved.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/05/02/vote-protest-lobby-run-for-office/feed/ 1 Empowerment,Local politics,Public office,Sustainability,Taking action Brian Obach, professor of Sociology at SUNY New Paltz, works on environmental and sustainability issues on the SUNY campus and the local area. On the top of his agenda for creating real change and saving the planet? Run for office. Vote. Get involved. Brian Obach, professor of Sociology at SUNY New Paltz, works on environmental and sustainability issues on the SUNY campus and the local area. On the top of his agenda for creating real change and saving the planet? Run for office. Vote. Get involved. Julie & Amy clean 59:18 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/05/02/vote-protest-lobby-run-for-office/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-05-02%20Brian%20Obach.mp3 World Enough & Time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/kplL3pMRb2Q/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/25/world-enough-time/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:06:36 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=1035 Cover of World Enough & TimeChristian McEwen, author of the new book World Enough & Time, On Creativity and Slowing Down. We talk about the value of taking the time to be in our surroundings as they are, about how slowness can open doors to sustained creativity.

Here’s the Andrew Marvell poem, To His Coy Mistress,  from which the title of Christian’s book was taken.

Here’s Frank O’Hara on Lana Turner.

This conversation was recorded at WZEN.org on March 11th, 2012.

Recharging cartoon

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/25/world-enough-time/feed/ 0 Buddhism,Community,Creativity,Nature,Technology Christian McEwen, author of the new book World Enough & Time, On Creativity and Slowing Down. We talk about the value of taking the time to be in our surroundings as they are, about how slowness can open doors to sustained creativity. Christian McEwen, author of the new book World Enough & Time, On Creativity and Slowing Down. We talk about the value of taking the time to be in our surroundings as they are, about how slowness can open doors to sustained creativity. Here's the Andrew Marvell poem, To His Coy Mistress,  from which the title of Christian's book was taken. Here's Frank O'Hara on Lana Turner. This conversation was recorded at WZEN.org on March 11th, 2012. Julie & Amy clean 1:00:23 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/25/world-enough-time/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-04-25%20Christian%20McEwen.mp3 Re-broadcast of Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/BXcSsPhrfiE/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/18/re-broadcast-of-dr-brenda-shoshanna-on-relationships/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:29:25 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=1006 Dr. Brenda ShoshannaA re-broadcast of our latest conversation with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships – those with our significant others, with our families, friends, neighbors, with any other human that we encounter. Brenda Shoshanna is overflowing with joy, and is a joy to listen to. Don’t miss this one!

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/18/re-broadcast-of-dr-brenda-shoshanna-on-relationships/feed/ 0 Love,Relationships,Zen A re-broadcast of our latest conversation with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships – those with our significant others, with our families, friends, neighbors, with any other human that we encounter. Brenda Shoshanna is overflowing with joy, A re-broadcast of our latest conversation with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships – those with our significant others, with our families, friends, neighbors, with any other human that we encounter. Brenda Shoshanna is overflowing with joy, and is a joy to listen to. Don’t miss this one! Julie & Amy clean 59:06 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/18/re-broadcast-of-dr-brenda-shoshanna-on-relationships/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202011-12-28%20Eshin%20Brenda%20Shoshanna.mp3 Mindful Communication http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/jRcN7lf24q0/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/11/mindful-communication/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:41:26 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=1022 Cover of The Five Keys to Mindful CommunicationSusan Gillis Chapman, author of Five Keys to Mindful Communication. We speak with Susan about using deep listening and mindful speech to strengthen relationships, heal conflicts and accomplish goals. There’s more on her work in mindful communication at the Green Light Institute.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/11/mindful-communication/feed/ 2 Communication,Mindfulness Susan Gillis Chapman, author of Five Keys to Mindful Communication. We speak with Susan about using deep listening and mindful speech to strengthen relationships, heal conflicts and accomplish goals. There's more on her work in mindful communication at... Susan Gillis Chapman, author of Five Keys to Mindful Communication. We speak with Susan about using deep listening and mindful speech to strengthen relationships, heal conflicts and accomplish goals. There's more on her work in mindful communication at the Green Light Institute. Julie & Amy clean 1:01:05 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/04/11/mindful-communication/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-04-11%20Susan%20Chapman.mp3 Act Great http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/MMfDTisJlfs/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/28/1011/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:31:22 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=1011 Album Cover: My Friend Hafiz, by the LevinsThe Levins! We had the great pleasure of seeing this musical duo perform at Café Mezzaluna in Saugerties recently. They are the most joyous people we’ve met in quite a while. Ecumenical, too.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/28/1011/feed/ 0 Daniel Ladinsky,Hafiz,Live music,Poetry,Relationships,Sufi The Levins! We had the great pleasure of seeing this musical duo perform at Café Mezzaluna in Saugerties recently. They are the most joyous people we’ve met in quite a while. Ecumenical, too. The Levins! We had the great pleasure of seeing this musical duo perform at Café Mezzaluna in Saugerties recently. They are the most joyous people we’ve met in quite a while. Ecumenical, too. Julie & Amy clean 1:00:04 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/28/1011/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-03-28%20The%20Levins.mp3 Using All of Our Senses http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/fHe3zUf7J-c/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/21/using-all-of-our-senses/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:33:26 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=927 Photo of Jim BruchacStoryteller, author, wilderness expert & naturalist James Bruchac shares his love of the outdoors and his connection to nature with all of us. Jim is a master tracker who combines Native American philosophies, legends and observation skills with recent scientific techniques. He is the director of the Ndakinna Education Center in Greenfield Center NY which offers people of all ages unique hands-on learning experiences through creative presentations and field work.

This show was recorded at WZEN.org on January 15th, 2012.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/21/using-all-of-our-senses/feed/ 0 Native American,Nature,Spirituality,Stories Storyteller, author, wilderness expert & naturalist James Bruchac shares his love of the outdoors and his connection to nature with all of us. Jim is a master tracker who combines Native American philosophies, Storyteller, author, wilderness expert & naturalist James Bruchac shares his love of the outdoors and his connection to nature with all of us. Jim is a master tracker who combines Native American philosophies, legends and observation skills with recent scientific techniques. He is the director of the Ndakinna Education Center in Greenfield Center NY which offers people of all ages unique hands-on learning experiences through creative presentations and field work. This show was recorded at WZEN.org on January 15th, 2012. Julie & Amy clean 1:01:07 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/21/using-all-of-our-senses/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-01-25%20James%20Bruchac.mp3 Rondout Valley Holistic Health Center http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/HyojjdBCJP0/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/14/rondout-valley-holistic-health-center/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:02:08 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=988 Cornelia Wathen is on the Initiating Committee of Transition Marbletown which hosts weekly meetings and events to foster community, affordable health care, local food, economy, collaboration and enjoyment.  Through Transition work, she also met two other co-creators of the new branch of Healthcare is a Human Right: Rondout Valley Holistic Health Center, opening March 20. Cornelia describes herself as wife and mother; she also teaches qi gong and is a certified Brennan Science Healer.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/14/rondout-valley-holistic-health-center/feed/ 0 Community,Health,Mothering,Transition Cornelia Wathen is on the Initiating Committee of Transition Marbletown which hosts weekly meetings and events to foster community, affordable health care, local food, economy, collaboration and enjoyment.  Through Transition work, Cornelia Wathen is on the Initiating Committee of Transition Marbletown which hosts weekly meetings and events to foster community, affordable health care, local food, economy, collaboration and enjoyment.  Through Transition work, she also met two other co-creators of the new branch of Healthcare is a Human Right: Rondout Valley Holistic Health Center, opening March 20. Cornelia describes herself as wife and mother; she also teaches qi gong and is a certified Brennan Science Healer. Julie & Amy clean 1:02:37 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/14/rondout-valley-holistic-health-center/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-03-14%20Cornelia%20Wathen.mp3 The Importance of Touch http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/W2CbZexGiME/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/07/the-importance-of-touch/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:57:00 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=983 Raja Selvam returns to Be the Change Radio to discuss trauma healing, spirituality and neuroscience.

Raja Selvam, PhD, is a senior Somatic Experiencing trainer and founder of Trauma Vidya, an organization that served hundreds of the survivors of the 2004 Asian tsunami. To find out more about Somatic Experiencing, as well as Raja’s trainings in Working with Stress and Trauma, Emotional, and Relational Symptoms with Greater Efficiency, go to www.traumahealing.com.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/07/the-importance-of-touch/feed/ 0 Dysregulate,India,Post-traumatic Stress,Self Healing,Somatic Experiencing,Sri Lanka,Tamil Nadu,Trauma,Tsunami Raja Selvam returns to Be the Change Radio to discuss trauma healing, spirituality and neuroscience. Raja Selvam, PhD, is a senior Somatic Experiencing trainer and founder of Trauma Vidya, an organization that served hundreds of the survivors of the 2... Raja Selvam returns to Be the Change Radio to discuss trauma healing, spirituality and neuroscience. Raja Selvam, PhD, is a senior Somatic Experiencing trainer and founder of Trauma Vidya, an organization that served hundreds of the survivors of the 2004 Asian tsunami. To find out more about Somatic Experiencing, as well as Raja’s trainings in Working with Stress and Trauma, Emotional, and Relational Symptoms with Greater Efficiency, go to www.traumahealing.com. Julie & Amy clean 1:03:32 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/03/07/the-importance-of-touch/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-03-07%20Raja%20Selvam.mp3 Transition Training, Bicycle Training http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/qIRcC7DpuO8/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/22/transition-training-bicycle-training/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:37:47 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=971 Carol Flamm Reingold and her bike coalition starting husband, Tom Reingold. Carol is an energy healer and one of the organizers for the Training for Transition workshop taking place in Marbletown on March 17-18, 2012. Carol attended a Transition Training with Tina Clarke and was inspired by what she found there to organize another training. Tom was also inspired at finding like-minded people with whom to share his passion for bicycles and alternatives to fossil-fueled transportation.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/22/transition-training-bicycle-training/feed/ 0 Bicycling,Maplewood,Transition Carol Flamm Reingold and her bike coalition starting husband, Tom Reingold. Carol is an energy healer and one of the organizers for the Training for Transition workshop taking place in Marbletown on March 17-18, 2012. Carol Flamm Reingold and her bike coalition starting husband, Tom Reingold. Carol is an energy healer and one of the organizers for the Training for Transition workshop taking place in Marbletown on March 17-18, 2012. Carol attended a Transition Training with Tina Clarke and was inspired by what she found there to organize another training. Tom was also inspired at finding like-minded people with whom to share his passion for bicycles and alternatives to fossil-fueled transportation. Julie & Amy clean 1:02:18 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/22/transition-training-bicycle-training/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-02-22%20Carol%20Flamm%20Reingold.mp3 Brenda Shoshanna on Relationships http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/0QoHcx1nz18/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/15/brenda-shoshanna-on-relationships/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:14:02 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=901 A conversation with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships – those with our significant others, with our families, friends, neighbors, with any other human that we encounter. Brenda Shoshanna is overflowing with joy, and is a joy to listen to. Don’t miss this one!

This show was recorded at WZEN.org on November 13th, 2011.

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/15/brenda-shoshanna-on-relationships/feed/ 0 Love,Relationships,Zen A conversation with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships – those with our significant others, with our families, friends, neighbors, with any other human that we encounter. Brenda Shoshanna is overflowing with joy, and is a joy to listen to. A conversation with Dr. Brenda Shoshanna on relationships – those with our significant others, with our families, friends, neighbors, with any other human that we encounter. Brenda Shoshanna is overflowing with joy, and is a joy to listen to. Don’t miss this one! This show was recorded at WZEN.org on November 13th, 2011. Julie & Amy clean 59:06 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/15/brenda-shoshanna-on-relationships/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202011-12-28%20Eshin%20Brenda%20Shoshanna.mp3 Coming Down the Mountain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BeTheChangeRadio/~3/UKRtF-zanbg/ http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/08/coming-down-the-mountain/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:28:09 +0000 bethechange@fancybroccoli.org (DJ Julie) http://bethechangeradio.org/?p=963 Pamela Boyce Simms coaches Transition Initiating Teams and Working Groups; facilitating team-building and  efficient, effective and harmonious group dynamics. Ms. Boyce Simms also is one of seven initiators on the Woodstock NY Transition Team in Ulster County, New York. Woodstock Transition currently hosts monthly public awareness sessions and plans its Great Unleashing in September 2012. Pamela is co-leading the Training for Transition in Marbletown on March 17-18, 2012. She is currently the Development Officer at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) Monastery and is involved in KTD’s Green Initiative.

Local Transition Initiatives:

]]> http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/08/coming-down-the-mountain/feed/ 0 Joy,Neighbors,Relationships,Taking action,Transition Pamela Boyce Simms coaches Transition Initiating Teams and Working Groups; facilitating team-building and  efficient, effective and harmonious group dynamics. Ms. Boyce Simms also is one of seven initiators on the Woodstock NY Transition Team in Ulster... Pamela Boyce Simms coaches Transition Initiating Teams and Working Groups; facilitating team-building and  efficient, effective and harmonious group dynamics. Ms. Boyce Simms also is one of seven initiators on the Woodstock NY Transition Team in Ulster County, New York. Woodstock Transition currently hosts monthly public awareness sessions and plans its Great Unleashing in September 2012. Pamela is co-leading the Training for Transition in Marbletown on March 17-18, 2012. She is currently the Development Officer at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD) Monastery and is involved in KTD's Green Initiative. Local Transition Initiatives: New Paltz Woodstock Saugerties Kingston Marbletown Julie & Amy clean 1:01:46 http://bethechangeradio.org/2012/02/08/coming-down-the-mountain/http://www.bethechangeradio.org/audio/Be%20the%20Change%202012-02-08%20Pamela%20Boyce%20Simms.mp3 DJ Julienonadult"Be the change that you want to see in the world." -- Gandhi