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ReEnchanting Podcasts
In this podcast about the intersection between faith & literature, hosts Jordan Porr and Brendan Michael explore how good stories can “re-enchant” us in a disenchanted age - the longings they point us to, the excellence of their craft, and their power to redemptively impact our lives.
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No one who holds a minoritized identity wants people who don't who hold those identities to be the ones solely making decisions about how organisations and how society changes, how it's run and organised. In this show, I'll be having conversations with people who hold experiences of being minoritized. We'll be looking at stories about marginalisation, we're looking at issues about equity in the news, and exploring how your institution can and should respond.
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Jewish Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality with Rabbi Nir Menussi
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To Dare, Together. Truth Seeking for Healing, Transformation, & Collective Liberation!
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Hello friend! I’m so grateful you’re here. I created this space for you and I to spend some time together. To Dare, Together. To seek the truth in the depths. To Dare to tune into the wisdom and pleasure of our bodies. To honor the places that hold pain and renewal. To Dare to descend and arise, transformed in the never ending cycle of death and regeneration. To reenchant the world around us from a more embodied and integrated place. To Dare to join in honest connection where liberation, lov ...
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"Like yoga, I need to keep showing up to the practice of humanising, of leaning in and toward things that are very difficult." In this episode Angie discusses the importance of relational and narrative intelligence, particularly in the context of engaging with those with whom we disagree. Angie explores her physiological and emotional responses to …
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Rosh Hashanah: Why the Jewish New Year Doesn’t Begin on the First Day of Creation
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16:21Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is often described as the anniversary of the world’s creation. But that’s not quite right — it marks the creation of humanity, surprisingly placing mankind before, and even above, the world. // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/supportBy Nir Menussi
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"Equity work is everybody in the nobody out. And it means we need to be able to tolerate and hear and humanise the people whose views we oppose. Humanise them more, not less." Welcome back to Nothing Without Us and a new season of episodes. This time, Angie is exploring the concept of wilderness in these troubled times. Today's episode also include…
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Blood Moon (Lunar Eclipse) Opens Path for Ancestral Truth and Change
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29:38Send us a text Today’s episode was recorded at the peak of a powerful Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. This is a sacred time where truth is revealed and significant transformation is supported by the cosmos. This eclipse signals a time to let go of old patterns and behaviors, bringing closure to repeating cycles of intergenerational wounds and woundi…
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In this episode, Jordan and Brendan discuss the nature of dignity, the soul-crushing need to justify your existence, the cost of disordered loves, ambiguous epiphanies, the inherent value of humanity, the classist admiration for English lords, and whether or not they would have made good butlers. What We’re Reading: The Cost of the Discipleship by …
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Judaism vs. the Occult: What Does the Torah Say About Witchcraft, Sorcery & Divination?
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1:31:05In Parashat Shoftim, the Torah lists practices such as divination, sorcery, witchcraft, and necromancy — and calls them abominations. But what do these words really mean? Why are they forbidden, and how are they relevant today? In this 90-minute class, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores the Torah’s vision of the occult and shows how these ancient prohibiti…
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In this conversation, Sara Jolena Wolcott and Hilary Giovale explore the themes of interconnectedness and the healing journey of decolonization. Beginning with one of their shared Nordic/Anglo-Saxon heritage's understandings of the web of life, known alternatively as Orlog/Wyrd, they inquire into the purpose and nature of ReMembering as participati…
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Send us a text Today we explore this rare lunation of the Black Moon, which offers the perfect opportunity to acknowledge what's been buried and transform it into something that can be planted and nourished. What hidden aspects of yourself are waiting to be claimed as seeds of possibility? Join me in this special episode and discover what the darkn…
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The Sci-Fi Story That Explains 2,000 Years of Anti-Semitism
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15:50What if the most profound explanation for anti-Semitism was hidden in a science fiction classic? In this episode, I explore Arthur C. Clarke’s Childhood’s End (1953) and uncover a startling parallel between its central idea and the way Jews have been perceived throughout history. From the Christian demonization of Jews to modern anti-Zionism, I pro…
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Reenchanting Intimacy: A Spiritual Response to the Sexual Revolution
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38:33The sexual revolution dismantled a sacred structure millennia in the making. What can take its place? In this revelatory lecture, Rabbi Nir Menussi explores how intimacy can be reenchanted through a four-level Kabbalistic framework that brings body, heart, and spirit back into alignment — offering not a return to the past, but a path forward toward…
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In this episode, Jordan and Brendan gush over the scarcity of admirable literary heroes, the value of patient writing, the struggle to understand the world, the tension between perishable beauty and the far side of eternity, the power of sacramental blessing, and the art of peeling onion layers. What We’re Reading: A River Runs Through It by Norman…
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Lughnasadh Blessings and Harvesting Wisdom for Our Time
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27:59Send us a text In today's episode, I'm recording outside to honor Lughnasadh (Lammas), which is the Gaelic pagan holiday that traditionally honors the first harvest, when communities would gather to celebrate their collective abundance. It wasn't merely about collecting crops – it was about recognizing how each person's unique contributions sustain…
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Ahavat Israel Is Not Enough: The 3 Loves That Will Build the 3rd Temple
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26:27What really caused the destruction of the Temples—and how do we make sure it never happens again? In this moving and insightful Tisha B’Av talk, we explore the deep spiritual diagnosis of our exile, rooted in three intertwined loves: the Love of God, the Love of Torah, and the Love of Israel. Drawing on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbeim, we’…
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Snakes & Ladders: Kabbalah & the Psychedelic Revolution
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1:11:14Why is the modern world turning to plant-based psychedelics for healing? What is the spiritual root of this movement, and how should Torah-based Judaism respond? In this rich, thought-provoking lecture, we trace the rise of the psychedelic movement through the lens of Jewish mysticism—from the serpent in Eden, through the Zohar’s inner map of mind,…
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Words that land: The message of the Daughters of Tzelafchad no one noticed
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Like a bridge over troubled water: The subtle art of compassion
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Deep Ecology, Ceremony, and the Web of Life: A conversation with John Seed and Niamh Murray
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1:21:07In this episode of the Remembering and Re-enchanting podcast, hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott speaks with John Seed and Niamh Murray about deep ecology, the interconnectedness of all life, and the importance of community and ceremony in fostering ecological identity. They explore personal journeys, mystical moments, the significance of indigenous wisdo…
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Full Moon Ritual + Invitation To Join My Coven's Healing List
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41:37Send us a text In today’s episode, the Capricorn Full Moon offers us a powerful opportunity to examine the structures we've built and whether they truly serve our highest purpose. With the sun in Cancer, this exploration of the Cancer-Capricorn axis reveals how these seemingly opposite energies are actually complementary parts of a whole. Cancer re…
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In this last episode before the summer break, Angie shares a short extract from her forthcoming book. Look out for more episodes of the podcast in our new series from September onwards.By Angie Browne
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In this episode, Jordan and Brendan discuss the reintegrated life in a disintegrated world, the law of the jungle vs. the ministry of reconciliation, what’s caught instead of taught, seeking peace by loving people instead of ideas, the paradox of love & power, and the good earthiness of vegetables. What We’re Reading: The Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula…
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Quarter Moon Revelations: Your Story Part Two
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48:30Send us a text Today's episode offers Part Two of a guided self-reflection process and explores the cosmic dance between shadow and light as the first quarter moon moves through Libra—the sign of balance, harmony, and justice—we find ourselves standing at the threshold of transformation. This moment invites us to examine what we need to express and…
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Managing staff conduct issues in polarising times
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56:30In this week's episode, we join Angie on a recent webinar exploring a framework for managing staff conduct issues in polarising times. Angie explores various issues such as the influence of Andrew Tate, UK race riots, Trump's re-election, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and gender definitions. She breaks down a framework of narrative intelligence, emotio…
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Jewish Pride and the Rebbe's Vision: Gimel Tamuz Farbrengen
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New Moon Reflection: Your Story Part One
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1:05:24Send us a text What happens when we dare to slow down and truly look within? In today’s episode, we move through a guided introspection journey that takes you through a comprehensive self-reflection process that mirrors what I offer in my healing work. We'll explore your social identities, family history, attachment patterns, and relationship to yo…
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The Stages of Love's Growth According to Kabbalah
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Narrative, Power, and the Pub: A Leadership Case Study
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28:01This week, Angie reads her open letter addressed to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). The letter criticizes the design choice of placing a pub at the center of the 2025 Inspiring Leadership Conference, highlighting its exclusionary impact on various marginalized groups, including Muslim educators, people in recovery, disabled indivi…
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I'm diving deep into individual experiences of working in the DEI space this month. This week, I'm talking to Dr Leslie Williams about her life and career, and how she is shaping an EDIB vision across the many schools in Nord Anglia's portfolio. Dr Leslie Williams is Nord Anglia’s Senior Programme Lead for Social Impact and Giving, and Chairperson …
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Israel Rising: How Israel unintentionally became a regional superpower—and what's next?
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1:02:41Support my classes: https://mailchi.mp/nehiru/supportBy Nir Menussi
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Send us a text I hope you find this blooper collection silly and fun! It's short, so enjoy a break from my long-winded self.By Erin O'Brien, LPC, LLC
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Daring to Tell My Story of Healing, Transformation, and Personal Liberation
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1:08:31Send us a text What happens when we dare to speak our deepest truths? When we step into the fullness of who we are, without editing out the uncomfortable parts? This episode marks a turning point in our journey together as I reveal the intersections of my social identities as a licensed psychotherapist, a queer woman, a mother, and—perhaps most vul…
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Jewish Rabbi: The attack on Iran is not only JUST WAR, but necessary for PEACE
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26:18Israel never aspired to spread war and violence. But when faced with an explicit threat of annihilation from a self-proclaimed genocidal state will rise to the occasion and preemptively strike. The current strike is not just a blessing for Israel, but for the Iranian people itself, as well as for the entire civilized world.…
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I'm diving deep into individual experiences of working in the DEI space this month. This week, I'm talking to Charlotte McDowell from the British School Al Khubairat (BSAK) in Abu Dhabi, about how her own experience has shaped her work and her leadership of BSAK's DEI efforts. Charlotte McDowell is a highly respected Assistant Head Teacher at the B…
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Send us a text The journey toward transformation requires truth-telling— and I will go there with you, because our stories contain powerful magick and sharing them honestly creates pathways for healing and authentic connection. Join me in daring to face what is hidden, what is vulnerable, knowing that when we keep the truth about our experience hid…
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I'm diving deep into individual experiences of working in the DEI space this month. We begin with a conversation with Kamare El Khatib about her self, her career and what has shaped her work so far, but also how she has experienced training as she leads her school's DEI work. Kamare El Khatib is an educator with 13 years of experience in teaching a…
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In this episode, Jordan and Brendan discuss the role of college professors in book enjoyment, the profundity of childlike faith, the need for unconditional connection, the loneliness and heartache of the world, the power of simple acts of kindness, feelings too big for our bodies, and the sweet tartness of a Florida staple. What We’re Reading: Caho…
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Lost your path? Shavuot is your chance to reconnect
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Microdosing enchantment: Community Practice as Equity Work Methodology
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14:17In this last episode of my short May series, Microdosing Enchantment, I'm looking at Community. We cannot do equality work in isolation. Working in community saves the individual from shouldering all the burden, but it also creates better work. And talking of community, next month, I'll be returning with more conversations with friends and colleagu…
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Send us a text Welcome to the first episode where we will be exploring the powerful energies of the dark moon, a liminal time that encompasses both life and death, opening up possibilities for our regeneration journey. Let's dare together to breathe into the darkness, slow down, and go deep into our experience across the dimensions of intergenerati…
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Send us a text Welcome to this brief introduction to my new podcast, To Dare, Together ~ Truth Seeking in the Depths for Healing, Transformation, and Collective Liberation. Full episodes to be released on the Dark Moon, Monday May 26, 2025! I hope you dare to join me then. Bye for now! Recorded 5/23/25…
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The World is Out of Focus: Confronting Our Generation's No. 1 Challenge
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25:20Understanding the Kabbalistic concept of "Yesod," Foundation.By Nir Menussi
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Lag Ba'Omer is LITERALLY MIND BLOWING: It Can Expand Your Consciousness
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42:25It can expand your mind to true greatnes... // KEEP UP TO DATE // One link to rule them all: https://linktr.ee/menussi WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/nir-menussi-whatsapp Email: https://mailchi.mp/afbb216d51b9/newsletter-signupBy Nir Menussi
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Microdosing enchantment: The 8th Kilometer
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22:29You join me on a walk today, to discuss how connecting to nature and moving your body can not only benefit your mental and physical health, but also improved your leadership. This May, I'm offering a short series of five episodes about rest and connection. Each one will be a bit of a microdose of resistance, of re-enchantment.…
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And what does this teach us about healing the political divide? // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL // Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nirmenussi PayPal: http://paypal.me/levhadashBy Nir Menussi
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This May, I'm offering a short series of five episodes. Each one will be a bit of a microdose of resistance, of re-enchantment. This week is all about journaling and features an extract from my book, Lighting the Way. You can buy Lighting the Way here https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/lighting-the-way-9781472972460/ and download my course, Finding Peac…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
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45:41In this episode, Jordan and Brendan travel to Middle Earth to discuss the role of the common man in the fight against evil, worlds born from words, the emboldening of virtue, the imminent approach of glory, the purpose of silly hobbit songs, and what makes a story timeless. Other Mentions: Beowulf Next episode we will be discussing The Fellowship o…
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This month, we'll be pressing pause on some of the topic based approaches that we've had on the podcast, because the work as it stands, DEI work, equity work, is designed almost perfectly to keep us spinning. I have this sense that news cycles are accelerating and there is a feeling about the urgency of our time, which feels like it is knocking and…
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GENESIS begins April 27th: https://genesiscourse.net/By Nir Menussi
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In conversation with Mandy Coalter about inclusive leadership and HR
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46:43This week, I'm talking to Mandy Coalter, author, coach, HR professional, about why she is passionate about training school leaders to create inclusive workplaces. Mandy is the Founder of ‘Talent Architects’ with a simple mission; helping schools become great places for pupils to learn by being great places for adults to work. Her book ‘Talent Archi…
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Inclusion and transgender folks: extracts from a conversation with Yee Won Chong
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18:04In light of the UK Supreme Court's ruling this week, re-defining what 'woman' means in UK law, this week, I'm re-issuing extracts from my conversation with Yee Won Chong. Yee Won is a strategist, trainer and speaker, and along with his partner, Brooks Nelson, created the film, Trans Dudes with Lady Cancer. We talk about the discussions the film has…
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Co-Creating a Culture of Belonging in Recruitment
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24:32Continuing our deep dive into recruitment and retention through the lens of DEI, this week we're looking at the CQ, the Cultural Quotient. Cultural quotient asks, what kind of culture are we inviting people into? What stories or rituals or values are we reproducing or are we disrupting through our recruitment? And are we bringing people in? Are we …
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