Think Peace Podcast: Where Peace Crosses the Mind

Oct 01 2024 40 ep. 59 mins 10
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Curious about what makes the notion of peace so appealing yet so excruciatingly elusive? ​Join former federal prosecutor and public defender, peacebuilder, author, and trauma specialist, Colette Rausch and her guests as they explore the connections between neuroscience and peacebuilding, as well as approaches to transforming societal divisions and cycles of violence. ​Each episode will inform and entertain as we delve into the intersection of the human brain, psyche, and the obstacles and opportunities for forging lasting peace.

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Navigating Uncertainty | R. Nicholas Carleton | Episode 39

Oct 01 2024 42 mins  
What impact do uncertainty and high stress have on the minds of those who protect and serve? First responders and public safety personnel are often hailed as heroes, but the mental health struggles they face in the wake of crises can be overwhelming. Anxiety, trauma, and burnout are all too common, yet they are not always provided with the proper safeguards or resources needed to n

Redefining Transformation | Laura Webber | Episode 38

Jul 03 2024 67 mins  
What is social transformation? This is a question that many peacebuilders and changemakers ponder daily. There are a plethora of definitions which can be applied to this concept. Does it begin at the individual level, or can it only succeed within the collective? On this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, host Colette Rausch is joined by Laura Webber to ponder this exact question

Mental Health and Peacebuilding | Rowda Olad | Episode 37

Apr 24 2024 56 mins  
In today's peacebuilding landscape, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) have emerged as essential components. Any peacebuilding or reconciliation initiative that overlooks MHPSS neglects a crucial aspect of holistic peacebuilding, which should be trauma-informed and human-centered rather than solely technical. In this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, host Colette

The New Wave of Neuroscience | Sará King | Episode 36

Dec 14 2023 84 mins  
As the social change landscape experiences rapid and holistic transformations, the integration of diverse disciplines and knowledge fields is shaping new paradigms of "peace" and "justice." In this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, your host, Colette Rausch, delves into a discussion with Dr. Sará King on the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and we

Forging the New Frontier of Peace | Cam Cassar | Episode 35

Oct 04 2023 60 mins  
As peacebuilders, we dedicate ourselves to the cause of creating sustainable peace. However, it's crucial to ask how we can achieve this sustainability without adequately training and empowering the next generation of peacebuilders, equipping them with the essential tools to perpetuate the cycle of peace. In our quest to understand the pivotal role of trauma and neuroscience in

Answering the Call for Justice | Eduardo Gonzalez | Episode 34

Jun 28 2023 66 mins  
When discussing justice, many think that there is a one size fits all approach. In reality, justice has many different interpretations that are applicable to a wealth of different contexts and scenarios. It is important to have justice processes that are designed holistically and take into account the knowledge of other cultures and most importantly the diversity of the human exper

Deconstructing the Social Hierarchy | Sa-kiera Hudson | Episode 33

Feb 15 2023 69 mins  
In thinking about social hierarchies, one may not be aware of the psychology behind power dynamics and the direct effect they have on perpetuating group-based hierarchies and inequalities. Join us for the first episode of Season 3 of the Think Peace Podcast as host Colette Rausch and UC Berkeley Professor Dr. Sa-kiera Hudson discuss theories of social dominance and identity, the ro

Reassessing Radicalization | Sumaiya Sheikh | Episode 32

Dec 07 2022 93 mins  
When it comes to violent aggression, you may wonder what it is that can cause someone to commit horrific acts of violence? Is it just plain evil? Genetics? Adverse life experiences? Is it faulty brain chemistry? In this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, host Colette Rausch sits down with Dr. Sumaiya Sheikh to discuss the neuroscience of violent aggression, what can trigger people

Journeying on the Road to Reconciliation | Antti Pentikainen | Episode 31

Jun 29 2022 69 mins  
Going down the road of reconciliation is a daunting path that not many people can take. This road may test you in ways you couldn't imagine but when the end result leads to tangible and sustainable change, you realize that the journey is worth it. In this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, host Colette Rausch sits down with reconciliation expert, Director of the Mary Hoch Center f

Dissecting Social Change | Hema Preya Selvanathan | Episode 30

May 25 2022 51 mins  
Creating social change requires a strong cause to rally people behind and strength in numbers which includes bringing together different groups, even groups who normally would not work together. In this episode of the Think Peace Podcast, Host Colette Rausch sits down with Dr. Hema Preya Selvanathan to discuss how different groups rally together behind a cause, the role of allyship