The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaks (Jennifer England)
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| 21 Apr 2022 | Introducing The Tension Of Emergence | 00:03:47 | |
Join host, Jennifer England, as she explores what happens when we slow down and let go of control on the transformational path of inner and outer change making. Together we explore the discomfort and delight of expansion and the power of alchemizing it to allow something new to emerge. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Unlearning Perfectionism — with Rachel Blackman | 01:09:03 | |
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| 10 May 2022 | The Art of Belonging and Our Capacity to do Unexpected Things — with Pádraig Ó’Tuama | 00:55:15 | |
Where do you belong? Where are your edges of belonging?
At the end, Jennifer offers a practice to help explore and cultivate belonging and inclusion in daily life. Pádraig Ó’Tuama is the author of many books including In the Shelter: Finding a Home in the World, Readings from the Book of Exile and Borders and Belonging: The Book of Ruth, A Story for our Times with Glenn Jordan. He hosts the popular Poetry Unbound podcast with OnBeing Studios and The Corrymeela Podcast. Most recently Pádraig was the poet in residence at the Morton Deutsch International Centre for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution at Columbia University.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Living Your Purpose— with Cecily Nicholson | 00:55:58 | |
Jennifer is joined by Cecily Nicholson, a critically-acclaimed poet to discuss her path of purpose through social action and and poetics. An advocate of mental health, prison abolitionism and a meticulous researcher Cecily shows us how to be generous observers of how the micro-everyday is tied to systems and histories of marginalization. She highlights the tensions of our choices on the inner and outer path of social change and the possibilities of emergence when we don't fix on a limited sense of self or time. In this episode she offers guidance on how to stay engaged with what we love while decentering ourselves as humble creatives.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 24 May 2022 | The Fierce Energetics of Renewal (Part 1) - with Lisa Gibson and Brooke McNamara | 00:54:46 | |
In the never-ending tide of grief and loss, what is your path to renewal? In this episode coach, facilitator, and systems change consultant Lisa Gibson and poet, dancer and Zen monk Brooke McNamara explore a wholehearted approach to renewal during times of intense rupture. They offer a dynamic path to recalibrate our energy while strengthening our presence and responsiveness to what life throws at us. In Part 1 of this conversation, they unpack conventional approaches to renewal by sharing the—
Tune in for an invigorating conversation on how to renew yourself when exhausted and overwhelmed in difficult times. Lisa and Brooke remind us that this path helps dissolve the limits of what we thought we could do or be. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | The Fierce Energetics of Renewal (Part 2)- with Lisa Gibson and Brooke McNamara | 00:45:53 | |
We all have the capacity to renew ourselves in stretches of hardship and intensity. But in a culture that prefers to go around, rather than through difficult times, what does a practice of renewal look like? In this episode Jennifer is joined by change-maker Lisa Gibson and poet and dancer Brooke McNamara for a deep dive on:
Come join us for an exploration of how to renew ourselves both personally and collectively. Discover the key capacities and components to sustain your creativity and social-change-making. Links & resources—
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| 07 Jun 2022 | Bridge Building from the Heart- with Senator Michèle Audette | 00:54:27 | |
Bridge builder, edge walker, peace maker and now Canadian Senator, Michèle Audette talks with Jennifer about her call to “shake a country”. In this episode they talk about the power of being from two different worlds (Innu and Quebecois) and how to forge a path of social change, justice and reconciliation. Michèle shares key lessons from activism and time as Commissioner on the National Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. She reveals:
Tune in for a wise conversation on how to stand up against policies designed to erase Indigenous peoples and bridge divides in a country in reckoning. Michèle shows us a path to dissolve our divides to support the emergence of a postcolonial world. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Refusing the Good | Bad Binary- with Holiday Phillips | 01:08:22 | |
When does either/or thinking undermine how we relate to ourselves and each other- especially through the prism of good or bad? Philosopher, poet and integral coach Holiday Phillips joins Jennifer to discuss the journey of abandoning conventional scripts in our professional lives, how to integrate conflicting parts of ourselves, and how to reframe cancel culture as we navigate the tension of becoming whole and fully human together. She dives into:
· The journey to sovereignty- abandoning who we think we ‘should’ be · Nihilism, hedonism and activism and how to integrate them · Cancel culture’s dark side · How to create spaces of radical acceptance and wholeness
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| 20 Jun 2022 | Hope in a Climate Crisis- with Brother David Steindl-Rast and Dr. John England | 00:48:17 | |
We usually think of hope as a sentimental emotion that solidifies what we want in life. But what if it meant something else entirely? In this episode Jennifer talks with two friends who connect for the first time in 40 years. Dr. John England, a climate scientist and Brother David, a spiritual teacher offer insight on how to navigate endless challenges in the midst of a climate crisis. Weaving together science, spirituality, and consciousness Brother David and John England share—
Tune in for an intimate, story-filled and fun conversation between two teachers who remind us that hope gives us something far greater than a guarantee that everything will turn out OK. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | The Wisdom of Resistance- with Chela Davison | 01:12:49 | |
Ever notice that sometimes it feels impossible to get momentum? No matter how clear your intention or the strength of your will, often a gap remains between where you are and where you want to be. You’re not alone. All inner (and cultural) change is accompanied by friction, tension and resistance. In this episode Jennifer talks with Integral Master Coach™, writer, speaker and host of What is Leadership? podcast, Chela Davison about the challenge and wisdom of resistance and how to work with it in our own lives. In this fun, lively and probing conversation, Chela—
Tune in for a raw and honest exploration on all the ways we get stuck in our growth and evolution- and why, if we hold resistance differently, it’s not a problem at all. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | Our Body’s Wisdom: Making the Invisible Visible -with Arawana Hayashi | 00:55:54 | |
Bringing the wisdom of our bodies into change-making and leadership circles is becoming commonplace. But it involves being awkward, vulnerable and still so we can feel and integrate what our bodies tell us. Jennifer is joined by Presencing Institute co-founder, choreographer, and teacher Arawana Hayashi to talk about overlooked assets in any creative process that help overcome impasse and ignite innovation. In this episode they discuss-
Discover how our bodies can help us identify social blind spots and create timely resolution to some of our biggest challenges. Jennifer also offers a practice to guide you through a current stuck pattern to greater flow and emergence. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | Healing Division: How to Listen When We Can’t Agree- with Diane Musho Hamilton | 00:48:19 | |
What will it take to heal division and the pervasive sense of separateness we feel right now? How can we soften our attachment to being right and in control? Our cultural collective needs a new way of relating and being present to one another, even when we don’t want to. In this episode Jennifer talks with her Zen teacher, award-winning mediator, facilitator and author Diane Musho Hamilton about how to heal and transform the fundamental problem of seeing ourselves as separate. Together they explore:
Tune in to discover your natural capacity to navigate tension and heal divisions- even when it feels like we’ll never get along. At the end, Jennifer offers a practice to support you to trust and free fall into the messiest of relational spaces. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | Learning to See with Peripheral Vision- Season 1 Finale with Jennifer England | 00:40:44 | |
Often we see tension or constriction, cracks or conflict as a sign that something’s terribly wrong. Yet if we’re curious about the wisdom of tension itself, we can alchemize our experience for greater flow and trust. As we wrap Season 1 of Tension of Emergence, Jennifer distills the wisdom from a brilliant constellation of guests. She reflects on what's possible when we don't turn away from the violent winds of change but stand solid in a new emergence. Jennifer highlights—
Tune in to join Jennifer on what she discovered in the making of Season 1, and what’s coming up in Season 2. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Welcome to Season 2! with Jennifer England | 00:04:35 | |
Join host Jennifer England as she continues to slow down and embrace the tension of this cultural moment. In Season 2 she composts outdated ideas of leadership with artists, philosophers, poets, economists and adventurers. Jennifer explores:
With curiosity and vulnerability, Jennifer weaves together more generative ways of living and leading. Taking you beyond insight and information, Jennifer offers new* companion micro-episodes (5 minutes) offering practices to help you integrate the learning in your own life and leadership.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | We’re not the Main Character- Composting the Hero’s Journey with Sophie Strand | 00:51:05 | |
How much do you relate to your life as linear? A progressive series of arrival points? Something you can control? In this episode Jennifer talks with poet, writer and teacher, Sophie Strand to crack open assumptions about our individuality, capacity to control and limited tropes of masculinity. Together they follow the principle of composting, a process of addition, as a more generative approach to social change, identity and leadership. Sophie shares—
Tune in for a wild conversation. We hope it stimulates questions about how to welcome a biodiversity of myths, story and metaphor to enrich your life and leadership. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Ask for Advice from the More-than-Human World (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:05:14 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with writer Sophie Strand. How do you begin to know yourself as “more than” your own body, heart and mind? How can you experience yourself in the “in-betweenness” of things? One way is to listen differently. To attune carefully and sensitively to the more-than-human world.
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| 25 Apr 2023 | There's no Arrival in a Complex World with Carolyn Coughlin | 00:49:52 | |
Ever feel totally overwhelmed with how complex the world feels? Feel the urgency to control the mess, so you can say ‘I’ve got this’? Jennifer talks with executive coach and leadership development specialist, Carolyn Coughlin to unpack how we typically talk about complexity and where it gets us into trouble. They explore how to work with our nervous system to unleash our complexity genius. They share—
Tune in for a relieving conversation that will remind you how resourced you are to ride leadership's wild ups and downs. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | Complexity Check In (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:04:50 | |
How do you sort through the overwhelming details when there’s so much coming at you? How do you stay grounded in the unknown? What should you pay attention to? Developed by Jennifer Garvey Berger and Carolyn Coughlin, the Complexity Check In is used at Cultivating Leadership and with their clients to strengthen the habit of seeing and welcoming multiple perspectives.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 09 May 2023 | What do you Stand For? An Invitation to More Freedom and Fairness with Gabe Wilson | 01:02:10 | |
Our identities are beautiful, resilient and dynamic. But sometimes, our attachment to them can contribute to unhealthy polarization. In this episode Jennifer talks with facilitator, advisor, and author Gabe Wilson about how to relate more fluidly to our multiple identities with this question: what do you stand for? As an African American/Brazilian Gabe shares pivotal life experiences that clarified his own answer. He reveals how he created more freedom and fairness inside himself and his transformational conflict work. He shares-
Join Jennifer and Gabe for a heart-opening conversation on how to relate to our identities to create more fairness and freedom. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 12 May 2023 | There's A Bigger You (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:05:59 | |
Jennifer offers a brief practice, inspired by her conversation with friend, facilitator and author, Gabe Wilson. You are made up of multiple identities that change over time. Being able to access the wisdom from different parts of you can help you solve problems- especially those that are caused by the hardening of perspectives and identities. Jennifer encourages you to discover what identities make-up “you” and how to move towards a “bigger you”.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 16 May 2023 | Escape the Money Matrix? Building a Civilization of Love with Mark Anielski | 00:55:11 | |
A “scarcity mindset” is often a culprit when we’re competing with each other. This tendency to compare and compete has origins in the link between rising debt money and GDP growth. Considering an alternative money system, based in reciprocity, Jennifer speaks to Economics of Happiness visionary Mark Anielski about our money matrix and its impact on our well-being. Together they explore—
Join Jennifer and Mark for a fascinating discussion on how to center reciprocity and well-being in our economic system to build a civilization based on love, not dominion. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 02 May 2023 | The Cabin Doors are Always Open with Bobbi Rose Koe | 01:03:17 | |
People often see a gift or strength in us first before we do. What happens when we’re seen? When we truly see others? When the very act of ‘seeing’ each other, weaves an ecological web of trust that helps us find our way. In this episode Jennifer talks with Gwich’in activist, river guide and entrepreneur Bobbi Rose Koe on how the land has influenced her leadership by sensitively attuning to a web of relationality. They talk about—
Tune in for an honest conversation on the potential of our interbeing, the capacity to transmute fear, and leading with love at the center of everything. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Give it Away (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:05:46 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Gwich'in activist and wilderness guide, Bobbi Rose Koe. How do you experience yourself as “more than” your accomplishments, job titles and identities? How can you feel more content with who you are now? One way “in” is to pause, recognize your gifts and honor where and who they come from. Then, with intention, give these gifts to where they’re needed most this week. This practice reminds us that we’re a living lineage of love. In this episode, Jennifer offers a “new doing” that you can play with daily- with a couple of suggestions of ‘how’ to orient and be in the practice. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Energy Audit (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:46 | |
Jennifer offers a brief practice, inspired by her conversation with Economics of Happiness visionary and economist Mark Anielski. She guides you to identify where your energy feels depleted and where your energy feels abundant. Sensing into these energy patterns you'll identify the conditions that are either blocking or supporting resourced and flow states. Jennifer invites you to practice with some new moves to shift you from energy debt into energy abundance where it matters most.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 23 May 2023 | Dreams Naturing Through Us with Toko-pa Turner | 00:59:09 | |
Fascinated by your dreams but struggle to make sense of them? Our dreams invite us to enter a deeper relationship with ourselves- yet we often don’t know where to start. In this episode Jennifer speaks with Canadian author, teacher, dreamworker and founder of the Dream School, Toko-pa Turner about the power of our dreams and how they help remember ourselves home. They explore—
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| 26 May 2023 | Lost touch with your dreams? Try this (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:05:50 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with author and teacher Toko-pa Turner. When you lose touch with what matters- it’s easy to look to external advice, guides and mentors. But finding your way home- to yourself and each other- happens most authentically from the inside out. Learning to trust the intuitive hits you receive can help you reorient to your dreams, longings, and wisdom. In this practice, Jennifer offers a different way to work with fragments of images, messages, metaphors that come to us in our dreams. Taking Toko-pa’s cues, Jennifer encourages us to put down our rational mind and embrace the living world of the imagination.
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Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 30 May 2023 | The Gift of Bewilderment with Báyò Akómoláfé | 00:45:48 | |
In this episode Jennifer speaks with author, teacher and trans-public intellectual Báyò Akómoláfé about what’s revealed when we become lost and bewildered. Through story, myth and examples of ecological errancy, Báyò encourages us to stay with the trouble. With laughter and curiosity they explore—
Tune in for an intimate and rich conversation about how we navigate separation and belonging in an entangled universe where bewilderment becomes a living portal of possibility Links & resources—
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| 02 Jun 2023 | Get more comfortable being 'lost' (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:38 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with author and philosopher Báyò Akomóláfé. Ever assume that “something’s wrong” if you’re lost, confused or bewildered. Notice the impulse to run back towards certainty and solid ground? In a world that privileges straight lines and arrival points- no wonder we pathologize the experience of “feeling lost”. In this micro-episode, Jennifer guides you to discover the upside of your “lost” or “bewildered” experiences. She encourages you to befriend the discomfort of disorientation long enough to alchemize its teaching. Jennifer reminds us that this is a foundational capacity for emergence, spontaneity and connection. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Allow Yourself to Be Seen with Michelle Olson | 00:54:23 | |
Most of us hide ourselves- especially our pain, grief and hardest truths. How and when do you let yourself be seen? And by whom? In this episode I speak with artistic director, dancer and choreographer Michelle Olson about the transformation that can happen when we're truly seen. Together we talk about the process of witnessing and being witnessed as an essential part of becoming ourselves and community belonging. Tune in to hear more about:
Be sure to listen carefully for a more-than-human guest who joins us mid-way through our conversation (and no, it wasn’t my dog!). Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Stop Hiding (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:16 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with friend, dancer and choreographer Michelle Olson. What do you tend to hide about yourself from others? What is it on behalf of? Jennifer encourages you to identify places and patterns of hiding. She encourages you to shake loose from the cultural confines of who you think you are to become more of who you are. A practice of honest vulnerability opens up a deeper connection with ourselves and others, ultimately weaving a stronger community web. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 13 Jun 2023 | The Alchemy of We: Creating a Life of Possibility with Ben Zander | 00:51:26 | |
It’s easy to get caught in the pursuit of wealth, fame and power- especially if we’re attached to certain arrival points through the constant evaluation of ourselves. Jennifer is joined by Ben Zander, Conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and co-author of The Art of Possibility to talk about how we shift from our smaller 'self' to the alchemy of 'we'. In this episode they discuss-
Join Jennifer and Ben for a heart-felt exploration of how to shed old ways of being so love and generosity can lead. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Crush Comparison (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:32 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with conductor and musician, Ben Zander. Comparing ourselves to others is totally human and it limits possibility. Jennifer encourages you to interrupt patterns of comparison that keep you trapped in the “calculating self”. Instead of getting rid of “comparison”, she invites curiosity and acceptance when “less than” or “better than” emotions and thoughts arise. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Composting Outdated Ideas of Leadership — Season 2 Finale with Jennifer England | 00:33:30 | |
Welcome to the season two finale of The Tension of Emergence.
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| 23 Apr 2024 | Introducing Season 3 with Jennifer England | 00:08:11 | |
Join host, Jennifer England as she continues to slow down and embrace the tensions that come with leading social change. Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 | The Body as Portal: Witnessing and Wise Action with Prentis Hemphill | 01:00:29 | |
In this episode Jennifer talks with writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer and therapist, Prentis Hemphill. Together they explore how our body’s wisdom can help us hold more nuance, discern right action and generate healing. Tune in to hear about:
Prentis also shares essential somatic practices that can ground and nourish ourselves when life (and change) feels too much. Links & resources—
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| 03 May 2024 | Ground Yourself- when you feel lost or scattered (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:05:37 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Prentis Hemphill. How can you return to a place of solidity when everything feels unstable? How can you reconnect with your inner knowing when you’ve outsourced the answers to gurus or experts? If you find this practice makes a difference in your life or leadership- we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—
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| 14 May 2024 | Healing in a World of Double Binds with Nora Bateson | 01:06:18 | |
Are you caught in a double bind? One of those untenable life situations where you feel torn between two seemingly opposing identities or experiences? Jennifer talks with filmmaker, writer and educator Nora Bateson for an intimate look at double binds and how expanding our capacity to perceive what's missing, through warm data, can help us heal them. Starting with the legacy of system thinking giants (her father and grandfather), Nora and Jennifer get personal and explore—
Tune in for an intimate conversation on what it means to free ourselves from double binds by attuning and "combining" many different ways of knowing.
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| 07 May 2024 | Creative Activism with Jon Marro | 00:58:33 | |
How can we access more creativity and imagination- especially as old systems and structures collapse? Jennifer speaks with multi-disciplinary artist and visionary Jon Marro about courage and humility in the transformative world of creative activism. With reverence to the more-than-human and imaginal realms, they dive into:
Tune in for a giant permission to nurture your imagination by starting with the magic and mystical aliveness of ordinary life. Links & Resources:
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 10 May 2024 | Be Unproductive- to access more creativity (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:05:49 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with creative director and visionary artist Jon Marro.
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Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 17 May 2024 | Feel Stuck? Widen your Perception (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:33 | |
Jennifer offers a practice to help you get unstuck, inspired by her conversation with filmmaker, writer and educator Nora Bateson. In a culture that privileges the scientific, rational and objective, it’s hard to access other ways of knowing. Yet the intuitive, somatic, spiritual and poetic can give us perspective that might bring perspective and relief. Today, Jennifer encourages you to take an inventory of your preferred “ways of knowing” and how less familiar ones might ease (or heal) the places you feel most stuck. If you play with this practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 21 May 2024 | Eros and the Revitalization of the Masculine with Ian MacKenzie | 00:56:24 | |
A renaissance is happening and it’s dissolving limited stereotypes defined by the “man box” and “toxic masculinity”. Jennifer talks with filmmaker, writer and visionary artist, Ian MacKenzie about his journey through art and village to discover what it means to cultivate a healthy and vibrant masculinity. Tune in to hear:
Come join us for a rich conversation on identity, power, shadow and the possibility of healing through the deep work of mythopoetic masculinity.
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 24 May 2024 | Release Old Identity Scripts (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:37 | |
Stifled by status quo scripts of masculinity and femininity? Longing to feel more free in how you express both? Jennifer offers a practice on how to appreciate and let go of old identity scripts that limit your aliveness. Inspired by her conversation with filmmaker and mythopoetic guide, Ian MacKenzie she encourages an experiment with Eros to expand and liberate old identity scripts. If you play with this practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 28 May 2024 | How to Bear the Weight of the World with Vanessa Andreotti | 01:01:01 | |
In this episode, Jennifer England talks with celebrated Latinx educator and author, Vanessa Andreotti about how to bear the weight of modern crises. They share alternative ways of knowing and being as we begin to hospice modernity itself. They explore:
Tune in to listen to how we can be with the paradoxes and tensions of modernity, as we develop more emotional sobriety, discernment and intergenerational responsibility. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 31 May 2024 | Face Your Denial- even when you don't want to (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:44 | |
When you’re confronted by overwhelm and crisis, do you turn away from reality to protect your heart? If so, you’re not alone. Jennifer offers a compassionate practice to help you learn about the denial-acceptance polarity. Inspired by her conversation with Latinx educator and author, Vanessa Andreotti Jennifer guides you to track where you deny or accept challenging experiences and explore the upsides and downsides of both. If you try this practice and have an insight or experience you’d love to share, please reach out to jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | Beyond Traditional Activism: The Medicine of Our Ancestors with Amber McZeal | 01:05:07 | |
Are you feeling the limits of activism- specifically in the way we seem to become more polarized and exhausted? In this episode Jennifer talks with sacred scholar, vocalist and activist Amber McZeal to unpack how to move into deeper psychic layers that can yield healing and interconnection. Talking about spiritual activism and ancestral healing they also share—
Tune in for genuine and heart-felt exploration of how to decolonize the psyche so you can nourish your relationship to self, the collective and your activism practice. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Befriending Shame (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:07:02 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Amber McZeal. How might befriending the experience of shame support our collective liberation? Jennifer guides you to explore the unique sensations associated with shame and to get curious about the wisdom it offers. Shame can help you clarify your values and social commitments, especially if you bring a compassionate stance. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | Don't Take the Edge Off: The Gift of Sobriety with Madeleine Shaw | 00:58:53 | |
To survive hustle culture, family and career pressures and world affairs we often decompress with social media, our phones or alcohol. In this episode Jennifer talks with social entrepreneur, author and cyclical wisdom devotee Madeleine Shaw about the gift of sobriety in a culture that just wants to take the edge off. In this intimate and honest conversation, they explore-
Join Jennifer and Madeleine for a heart-opening conversation on how to face the messy middle of “gray area” drinking and attune to what deeply nourishes our bodies, minds and relationships instead. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 14 Jun 2024 | Feeling Edgy? Embrace It (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:50 | |
Feeling overwhelmed, brokenhearted, anxious or "can't even" these days? Amidst it all, we often want to "take the edge off" to feel better. But what if our "edges" have wisdom we need to hear. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | Somatic Rites of Passage and Radical Responsibility with Kimberly Ann Johnson | 01:06:50 | |
Transformational growth can be aided by mindset shifts but deeper change is initiated and sustained through the body. Jennifer talks with Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, educator and author Kimberly Ann Johnson about how to develop receptivity and activation so you can practice radical responsibility. Together they explore:
Tune into this honest and refreshing conversation about how to embrace your body as a portal to greater intimacy, possibility and liberation. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 21 Jun 2024 | Feel Unmotivated or Flat? Activate Flexibility in Your Nervous System (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:07:08 | |
Jennifer offers a practice to dispel the myth that a regulated nervous system equates to calmness and neutrality. Drawing on insights from somatic experiencing practitioner Kimberly Ann Johnson, she emphasizes the importance of practicing flexibility in your nervous system to manage life's challenges. Jennifer introduces a playful practice of friendly wrestling to help you activate latent energy, track sensation, support an energetic re-set and make way for necessary expression, movement or boundaries. This practice contributes to your understanding of the activation-receptivity energetic pole so you can access greater aliveness and discernment. If you have an insight from this practice that you'd like to share, we'd love to hear! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | "More than a Body": The Subtle Art of Cosmic Reciprocity with Cynthia Bourgeault | 01:03:11 | |
Jennifer talks with modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, author and teacher, Cynthia Bourgeault about how our global breakdown might be a breakthrough. Weaving together science, philosophy and spiritual traditions they talk about the evolution of human consciousness and how to nourish and feed the collective. In this episode they share-
Tune in to this beautiful conversation to learn the subtle art of cosmic reciprocity and discover why we’re more resilient and creative than we think. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 28 Jun 2024 | Overcome a Challenge with a Different Kind of Power (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:06:58 | |
Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with modern-day mystic and teacher Cynthia Bourgeault. Instead of virtues being a static object we have, they can be thought of as active agents of change. Jennifer offers a two-part practice to help you leverage your unique personal virtues (and power) to transform a current challenge. In this episode, Jennifer shares a personal example and emphasizes the importance of practice as a dynamic process of learning from your direct experience. If you play with this practice and have an insight you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | Embracing Pain, Remembering Joy with Amy Elizabeth Fox | 01:03:36 | |
We’ve been talking about “feeling more” so we can access more wisdom in our leadership, but what if we’re really good at avoiding pain? In the final week of season three of the Tension of Emergence, Jennifer delves into the question of how to work with personal and collective pain with the co-founder of Mobius Executive Leadership and expert in trauma-informed development, Amy Elizabeth Fox. Together they break down the illusory binary between the personal/professional, individual/collective and pain/joy. They also share—
Tune in for an in-depth exploration of how to work with personal and collective pain so that you can access more joy, presence and liberation. Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||
| 05 Jul 2024 | Amplify Joy (A Practice) with Jennifer England | 00:08:58 | |
Does joy sometimes feel hard to access? Ever find yourself focusing more on where you’re suffering or experiencing pain? Or perhaps you find it easy in this season of your life but want to experience joy even more? In the last micro-episode of Season 3, Jennifer guides you to amplify joy on three different levels: the gross, subtle and causal. She encourages you to enhance the experience of joy, even amidst pain and includes a suggestion to explore the Buddhist practice of Tonglen if you’re facing difficult times. If you play with this practice and have an insight you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro. | |||