TENSION OF
EMERGENCE
podcast
Welcome to The Tension of Emergence Podcast
I believe that we create the things we need the most.
This word “tension” has always been hard for me. I’ve resisted the harder experiences in life- scary things like pain, conflict and discomfort. This cultural moment is full of this right now. And yet, the only way into new possibility is to embrace the inevitable tension that accompanies it.
I’m lucky to have many friends and teachers who are committed to being with this “tension”. They are courageous and awake, wise and generous. On this show we share stories of descent, creativity, slowing down, dreaming. Or, as Bayo Akomolafe encourages, we stay with the trouble. Each conversation is invitation. To discover and practice new ways of being, thinking and perceiving.
Let’s lead generously and creatively as the world cracks open and beckons something new. Please Subscribe to Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify so you’ll never miss an episode.
Season 3 features deep dives with special guests and weekly practice episodes. It kicked off in April, 2024.
The Episodes
Stop Hiding (A Practice for You) with Jennifer England
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...
Allowing yourself to be seen with Michelle Olson
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...
Get more comfortable being ‘lost’ (A Practice for You) with Jennifer England
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...
The Gift of Bewilderment with Báyò Akómoláfé
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...
Lost touch with your dreams? Try this (A Practice for You) with Jennifer England
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...
Dreams Naturing Through Us with Toko-pa Turner
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...
Energy Audit (A Practice for You) with Jennifer England
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...
Escape the Money Matrix? Building a Civilization of Love with Mark Anielski
A “scarcity mindset” is often a culprit when we’re competing with each other. Our tendency to compare and compete has origins in the link between rising debt money and GDP growth. Considering an...
There’s A Bigger You (A Practice for You) with Jennifer England
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...
What do you Stand For? An Invitation to More Freedom and Fairness with Gabe Wilson
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...
Give it Away (A Practice for You) with Jennifer England
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...
The Cabin Doors are Always Open with Bobbi Rose Koe
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...