Embracing Love Over Fear with Freddy Jackson
Yes! We Rise
In this episode of the We Rise podcast, Christine Gyovai interviews Freddy Jackson, who shares his journey of personal growth, resilience, and community engagement. Freddy discusses the importance of love over fear, the impact of gratitude, and the role of ego in our lives. He emphasizes the need to create conditions for love and connection, and how personal experiences shape our understanding of joy and struggle. The conversation delves into practical strategies for navigating challenges and fostering a sense of belonging within ourselves and our communities. In this conversation, Freddy and...
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Weaving Powerful Networks in Communities with June Holley
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June has been weaving networks, helping others weave networks, and writing about networks for over 40 years. She is currently increasing her capacity to capture learning and innovations from the field and sharing what she discovers through blog posts, occasional virtual sessions and a forthcoming book. In 1981 June discovered complexity science and became intrigued with the process of transformation. How could communities change in ways that would make them good places for everyone? The hundred or so network projects she has advised range from local networks to international ones;...
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Building Inner Resilience with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier
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Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier is an award-winning workplace mental health expert, psychologist, advisor and speaker. She brings a signature mix of business and clinical expertise to the groups she works with. Dr. Pelletier translates psychology research about health, resiliency, and overcoming challenges into strategies professionals, business leaders and their teams need to thrive. She’s a bilingual practicing psychologist who combines clinical, counseling, and workplace psychology. In this episode, Christine and Dr. Pelletier discuss the intersection between individual and collective...
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Building an Inclusive Future for Farmers and Workers in Appalachia with Hannah G.
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Leading with Innovation and Sustainability in the Coalfields with Jacob Hannah
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Building Resilient Networks and Sustaining Long-Term Collaboratives with Christine Gyovai
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Changemaking work is often called being resilient, but what does resilience mean? In this episode of the Yes! We Rise podcast, Christine talks about the intentional approach Dialogue + Design Associates takes in working with collaboratives, cultivating long-term networks, and how to honor and incorporate the value each member has to offer. Learn about the important models and approaches collaboratives can take when faced with a crossroad, and best practices to help a network function well. Woven throughout this episode you will also hear empowering stories of collaboratives already succeeding...
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Paul Hawken: Creating Restoration, Regeneration, and Community
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Paul Hawken: Regeneration – Making Life the Center of Every Action and Decision
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Welcome back to the We Rise podcast! We are delighted to share this conversation with Paul Hawken with you. Paul has been influential in Christine’s own work, both personally and professionally, for over two decades. In this inspiring and encouraging episode–the first in a two part series–Christine and Paul talk about the importance of work at the collective level, listening, and connecting with ourselves, as well as nature. Paul Hawken is an environmentalist, entrepreneur, author and activist who has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship...
info_outlineIn this episode of the We Rise podcast, Christine Gyovai interviews Freddy Jackson, who shares his journey of personal growth, resilience, and community engagement. Freddy discusses the importance of love over fear, the impact of gratitude, and the role of ego in our lives. He emphasizes the need to create conditions for love and connection, and how personal experiences shape our understanding of joy and struggle. The conversation delves into practical strategies for navigating challenges and fostering a sense of belonging within ourselves and our communities.
In this conversation, Freddy and Christine explore themes of love, intuition, personal growth, and community. Freddy shares his journey of navigating heartache, the importance of self-work, and how nature serves as a teacher. They discuss the significance of collaboration within communities and the balance between giving and receiving. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity and the courage to be oneself, highlighting the transformative power of love and connection. Check out the episode webpage: https://yeswerise.org/freddy-jackson/
Takeaways
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Freddy emphasizes the importance of staying in purpose to experience beautiful things.
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Separation goes against our nature as human beings; we are inherently connected.
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Creating conditions for love requires us to embody love ourselves.
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Gratitude practices can fundamentally change our perspective on life.
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Pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice we can control.
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The joy within is often found in nature and simplicity.
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We must learn to accept what we cannot change while focusing on what we can.
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Ego can block our connection to others and limit our potential.
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Daily practices like gratitude and mindfulness help cultivate inner resilience.
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Building community requires us to move beyond self-centeredness. People often come with unspoken expectations from past relationships.
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Forgiveness is essential for moving forward.
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Love and intuition guide us in every moment.
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Self-awareness is key to personal growth.
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Nature can teach us about our own rhythms.
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Community is built on connection and collaboration.
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Work on yourself to enhance your impact on others.
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Giving should outweigh the desire to receive.
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Inner freedom is a space that cannot be taken away.
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Authenticity is crucial for true connection.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Freddy Jackson
02:57 - Freddy’s Journey and Background
05:57 - Understanding Separation and Fear
09:00 - Creating Conditions for Love Over Fear
12:04 - The Importance of Gratitude and Joy
14:52 - Navigating Challenges and Inner Resilience
17:58 - Exploring the Joy Within
21:03 - The Concept of Love No Ego
23:56 - Practical Strategies for Daily Struggles
30:23 - Navigating Heartache and Expectations
31:47 - The Power of Love and Intuition
33:09 - Learning to Listen to Inner Guidance
34:41 - Channeling Competition into Personal Growth
36:16 - Nature as a Teacher
39:16 - Community and Collaboration
43:14 - The Importance of Self-Work
48:21 - Giving vs. Receiving
51:58 - Finding Inner Freedom
55:40 - Courage to Be Authentic
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Keywords
Freddy Jackson, personal growth, resilience, community, love, ego, gratitude, mindfulness, youth mentoring, emotional intelligence, heartache, love, intuition, personal growth, community, collaboration, self-work, giving, inner freedom, authenticity