Bruce's Mission is to help educate and create sustainable and healthy communities, in order to generate a quality of life in harmony with nature. As a futurist, writer, speaker and international management consultant, he has researched and addressed issues of sustainability and regenerative systems for communities and bioregions focusing on the qua…

Boysen Hodgson is the author of ‘The New Macho,’ a credo for the mature masculine. He has been involved in men’s work since 2004 and is the Communications Director for the ManKind Project USA The ManKind Project, a global brotherhood of nonprofit charitable organizations that conducts challenging and highly rewarding programs for men at every stage…

Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is based on the principles of nonviolence-- the natural state of compassion when no violence is present in the heart.NVC begins by assuming that we are all compassionate by nature and that violent strategies—whether verbal or physical—are learned behaviors taught and supported by the prevailing culture. NVC also assum…

Vicky and Chris discuss how trauma and adverse experiences play a role in school shootings See her TEDx Talk Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFdn9479U3sDr. Vicky Kelly has over 35 years of experience as a psychotherapist, administrator, consultant and trainer. She is a nationally known trainer in the areas of trauma and attachment. Her career h…

Jen is a volunteer for the suicide hotline and shares her perspective. We talk about suicide being the second leading cause of death for 10-24 year olds in the US and why preteens are calling the suicide line. We explore other topics like raising children, empowerment, and the importance of listening without judgement. If you are in crisis or have …

Townley sheds light on what is already working in our schools that we can build on to reduce violence and suicide. She tells us about the Trauma Resource Institute and their Community Resiliency Model. These tools are no longer reserved for therapists but are shared with everyone - including students. Many hands make light work, as she points out. …

Elizabeth writes screenplays and creates music. The two of them talk about trauma, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, and other stuff. Enjoy!