Hosted by CFTE Co-Director Jenn Turner, LMHC, On Trauma and Power explores the profound relationship of trauma and healing through the lens of embodied practices and the complex dynamics of power. Featuring survivors, experts, educators, authors, and practitioners of varying disciplines, this podcast dives into how trauma and power intersect in diverse ways in our lives. Join us for trauma-informed conversations that inspire, educate, and empower.
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This is a podcast for seekers, skeptics, believers, and the spiritually curious — for anyone who longs for deeper meaning, connection, and peace, whether you're rooted in a tradition or not. Drawing from his own journey — from conservative Christianity to Islamic mysticism, through loss, healing, and awakening — Dr. Habib explores the sacred beyond doctrine and the Divine beyond names. Through soulful reflections, honest storytelling, and conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, w ...
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The Embodied Justice podcast delves into the intersection of inner well-being, social change, and racial justice. Hosted by Dr. Judy Lubin, the founder of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity, the podcast explores the ways that personal and collective trauma influence our roles as changemakers and the broader impact they have on our work. In urgent times, inner work is often overlooked when caring for communities and building toward a just and liberatory future. In this podcast, we pause t ...
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Slowing Down to the Still Center: Dr. Dana Maxwell on Nature, Health, and Heartful Living
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44:00In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib is joined by Dr. Dana Maxwell, a family medicine physician, yoga teacher, and retreat leader in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together they explore the intersections of spirituality, nature, and health—how slowing down, connecting with the body, and spending time outdoors can bring us back to our still center.…
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Trauma, Renewal, and the Love That Holds Us: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong
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53:43In this moving episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb sits down with Rev. Dr. Aizaiah Yong—minister, scholar, healer, and author of Trauma and Renewal. Together they explore how profound suffering and ecstatic encounters with the Divine can coexist, how communal care transforms trauma, and how love and interconnectedness invite us to begin again and ag…
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Finding a Bigger Tent: Queer Faith, Embodied Faith
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56:52In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Habīb Boerger sits down with Rev. Julie Davis and Rev. Madison Jones McAleese to explore the journey from exclusion to belonging in faith communities. They share their personal stories of leaving—and then reimagining—the traditions they were raised in, finding inclusive spaces that affirm their full humanity, and…
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Your Body Is Sacred: Spirituality, Safety, and Self-Knowledge with Julia Considine Pierce
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45:50In this powerful and tender episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb Boerger is joined by educator, author, and spiritual health advocate Julia Considine Pierce. Together, they explore the deep connections between spirituality, nature, public health, and the sacredness of the body. Julia shares her spiritual journey—from the mountains of Appalachia to my…
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Gratitude as a Way of Being: A Conversation with Abdul Karim
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1:03:15In this deeply moving episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb is joined by guest co-host Abdul Karim Pinckney—artist, former Imam, and spiritual teacher—for a rich conversation inspired by his powerful song Grateful. Together, they explore the depths of gratitude: not just as a fleeting feeling, but as a lived practice that shapes the heart, mind, and b…
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Redefining Fitness & Empowering Movement ft. Candace Liger
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54:22In this episode, Jenn is joined by Candace Liger—fitness coach, activist, founder of The Center for Body Autonomy and Co-Director of Trauma Informed Weight Lifting. Candace shares how movement can serve as a powerful tool for healing, resistance, and liberation. Drawing from her personal history, including a family legacy of muscular dystrophy and …
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Too Sorry to Say “I’m Sorry”: Forgiveness and the Work We Avoid
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58:17In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habīb Boerger sits down once again with artist and former imam Abdul Karim Pinckney (aka The Man of Real) to explore the deep terrain of forgiveness and reconciliation. Inspired by Abdul Karim’s soulful country song “Sorry” from his AI-performed album Manipulations of the Unreal, this…
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What Does It Mean To Be Human? with Abdul Karim Pinckney
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57:19In this deeply moving and thought-provoking episode, Dr. Habib Boerger is joined by artist, former imam, and spiritual thinker Abdul Karim Pinckney to explore one of life’s biggest questions: What does it mean to be human? Blending personal stories, spiritual insight, neuroscience, and poetic reflection, the conversation travels through themes of c…
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Breaking Cycles: Courage, Curiosity & Love ft. Lee Hawkins Jr
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1:04:44In this powerful episode, journalist and author Lee Hawkins joins Jenn Turner to explore the deep and far-reaching impact of intergenerational trauma. Drawing from his book I Am Nobody’s Slave, Hawkins shares his personal journey of uncovering his family's hidden history, including generations of racial violence, land theft, and silence around loss…
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Sensing the Sacred: Food, Chant, and the Spirit of Hospitality with Aliye Aydin
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50:11In this heartfelt and nourishing conversation, Dr. Habīb welcomes chef, spiritual facilitator, and podcast host Aliye Aydin (@soulspacechef) to explore the deep connections between food, spirituality, and the senses. From her Turkish-American heritage to her spiritual awakening through cooking, chant, and movement, Aliye shares how she experiences …
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The Path of Love: Inconvenient Inner Work and Service with Jamal Rahman
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49:10What does it mean to live from the heart in a world full of hardship, division, and longing? In this soul-nourishing episode, Dr. Habīb speaks with beloved Sufi teacher and interfaith minister Jamal Rahman about the mystical path of Islam, the sacred work of transforming the ego, and how laughter, silence, music, and service can all become gateways…
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Cultivating Mercy: Music, Spirituality, and the Man of Real
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35:22In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib welcomes artist, former imam, and spiritual teacher Abdul Karim Pinckney — also known as The Man of Real — for a heartfelt conversation on faith, transformation, and his latest project, Project Inspire. From his journey through Islam and Sufism to his love of music as a vehicle for sacred expression, Abdul…
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Accessible Yoga: Creating Space to Explore New Perspectives ft. Jivana Heyman
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45:51In this rich and heartfelt conversation, Jenn is joined by Jivana Heyman—founder of Accessible Yoga and a longtime activist whose work began during the HIV/AIDS crisis in San Francisco. Together, they explore what it means to truly make yoga inclusive—not just in theory, but in real, embodied practice. Jivana shares how his personal journey, shaped…
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The Journey Home: The Who, What, and Why of Beyond Names
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25:54In this first episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib shares a little from his personal spiritual journey — from growing up in a conservative Christian family in rural Texas to discovering Sufism, embracing Islam, and earning advanced degrees in spiritual healing, spiritual counseling, and spiritual formation. He opens up about loss, doubt, religious wo…
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Embodying Love Through Somatic Healing ft. Ayanna Freedom, LICSW
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45:45This week, Jenn chats with Ayanna Freedom who shares her journey into somatic healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding trauma as a bodily experience rather than just a mental one, and truly embodying love. She discusses the challenges faced by BIPOC individuals in accessing holistic healing and the need for integrated approaches that ad…
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Healing Grief with Embodied Storytelling ft. Peggy J. Bowers, Ph.D.
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49:22EPISODE CONTENT WARNINGS: 05:37 Sudden Death of Child 12:29 Mentions of Food Restriction Jenn Turner, LMHC sits down with Peggy J. Bowers, Ph.D. for an impactful and vulnerable conversation as they delve into the profound themes of trauma, healing, and the power of storytelling, particularly through literature. They explore how narratives can help …
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Parenting, Life Pitfalls & Positivity ft. Natalie Silverstein, MPH
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43:22Natalie Silverstein, MPH joins Jenn Turner, LMHC for an impactful and vulnerable conversation as they dive into the complexities of parenting in a challenging world, the importance of facing difficult realities, and the transformative power of turning personal struggles into positive action. Natalie shares her journey as a mother and advocate, part…
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Adaptive Yoga: Healing for Every Body ft. Rodrigo Souza
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44:21In this profound and vulnerable conversation, Jenn and Rodrigo explore the transformative power of adaptive yoga, particularly for individuals who have experienced trauma and disability. Rodrigo shares his personal journey from a physical yoga practice to a more thoughtful, spiritual approach after his spinal cord injury. They discuss the coexisten…
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When Patients Empower The Self ft. Dr. Desmonette Hazly
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54:32In this enlightening and powerful conversation, Dr. Desmonette Hazly and Jenn explore the multifaceted nature of trauma and healing. They discuss the importance of mindfulness practices, the stigma surrounding mental health care, and the need for a trauma-informed approach that empowers individuals. Dr. Hazly emphasizes the significance of communit…
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Community Care and Mind-Body Healing ft. Dr. Viann Nguyen-Feng
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40:52Dr. Viann Nguyen-Feng shares her insights on community engagement, the mind-body connection, and the importance of research in counseling psychology. She shares with Jenn her origin story and personal journey into the field, the significance of cultural heritage in her practices, the significance of the min-body connection, and the role of communit…
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Embracing Change: Racial Equity and Well-Being in Transformational Leadership with Dr. Venessa Perry
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1:01:06Welcome back to another insightful episode of Embodied Justice. Today, host Dr. Judy Lubin is joined by Dr. Venessa M. Perry, an esteemed organizational psychologist, executive coach, and racial equity leader. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Perry has dedicated her career to fostering transformational change in public health, leadership devel…
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Transforming Education & Work-Culture with Trauma Awareness ft. Dr. Tiffany Johnson
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48:41Dr. Tiffany Johnson, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at Georgia Tech University joins your host, Jenn Turner, LMHC to explore the integration of trauma-informed practices within organizational behavior and academia. They discuss the importance of grounding in the present moment, the impact of racial and gender norms in the workplace,…
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Discovering the Power in Embodied Healing with Dave Emerson, YACEP
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46:25Dave Emerson, YACEP, co-founder of Center for Trauma and Embodiment joins co-founder and your host, Jenn Turner, LMHC to discuss Dave's journey into trauma work, the importance of relational dynamics in healing, and the need for research to validate yoga as a treatment for PTSD. The conversation highlights the significance of feedback, accountabili…
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Rethinking Justice and Belonging in Times of Crisis with Bayo Akomolafe
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51:20In the premiere episode of Embodied Justice's second season, host Dr. Judy Lubin sits down with the talented Bayo Akomolafe. A speaker, poet, and philosopher, Bayo is renowned for his thought-provoking perspectives on global crisis, social change, and the transformative potential of embracing chaos. Together, they dissect the exhaustion often felt …
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The Transformative Power of Nature and Community with Toyin Ajayi
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34:48In this enriching episode of “Embodied Justice”, Dr. Judy Lubin converses with Toyin Ajayi, founder of Outdoorsy Black Women. The discussion navigates through Toyin’s inspiring journey of building a community for black women interested in outdoor activities, the transformational power of connecting with nature, and the imperative of rest in the zon…
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Earth, Healing, and Black Feminism with Alexis Pauline Gumbs
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52:25In this enlightening episode of “Embodied Justice”, Dr. Judy Lubin sits down with the distinguished poet, scholar, and black feminist, Alexis Pauline Gumbs. Together, they delve into the teachings and life of Audre Lorde and explore how her profound insights into survival and resilience can guide today’s black change makers. This conversation highl…
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Gardening as a Path to Justice with Marcus Bridgewater
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53:15In this episode of "Embodied Justice," host Dr. Judy Lubin engages with life coach and motivational speaker Marcus Bridgewater. Together they explore how the act of gardening can foster personal well-being and community growth. Marcus shares his journey, noting how gardening reveals life’s parallels and promotes qualities like patience and resilien…
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Welcome to today's episode of Embodied Justice, where Dr. Judy Lubin and our guest, Kelsey Blackwell, dive deep into the power of reconnecting with our bodies through somatic practices. Join them as they explore how societal programming influences our detachment from our bodies and discuss transformative ways to reconnect and embrace well-being, es…
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Sacred Activism: Embracing Collective Healing with Michelle C. Johnson
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53:55In the inaugural episode of our podcast, Dr. Judy Lubin hosts Michelle C. Johnson, a formidable voice in the realm of sacred activism and racial equity. Michelle brings her wisdom to the forefront, discussing the transformative power of collective healing, the crucial role of our personal responsibilities within that process, and the practices that…
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Thank for spending your precious time with us! This episode is brought to you by the Center for Urban and Racial Equity. To learn more CURE and the Embodied Justice Program and Retreat, head to https://urbanandracialequity.org/embodied-justice-program/By Center for Urban and Racial Equity
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