Listen Deeply and Act Boldly
MARCH 13TH, 2024
EPISODE 33: Listen Deeply and Act Boldly with Justin Michael Williams
Have you ever felt the transformative power of music not just as a soundtrack to your life, but as a key to unlock deep, personal healing and growth? Can a song, a melody, or a rhythm truly spark a revolution within us, challenging us to confront and transcend the boundaries of racism, mindfulness, and our own potential for change?
Today, Dr. Scott welcomes Grammy-nominated artist, best-selling author, and visionary speaker, Justin Michael Williams for a fascinating conversation about how we, as a community, can harness the emotional impact of music and mindfulness to not just envision, but actively create a world brimming with possibility and devoid of division.
Together, they explore the intricate dance between individual change and collective evolution, shedding light on the role of community and the unifying power of music in the journey towards transformation. Justin challenges us to question the permanence of racism and introduces the concept of "othering" alongside the eight pillars of possibility, offering a fresh perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts that have fallen short.
Listen in as we tune into the music of transformation, community, and the endless possibilities that await when we dare to listen deeply and act boldly.
Topics We Break Down
Harnessing Music as a Catalyst for Healing and Growth.
The Crucial Role of Community in Personal and Societal Transformation.
Personal Journeys of Transformation Through Melody and Rhythm.
The Deep Emotional Resonance of Music and Its Healing Power.
Amplifying Change Through Collective Musical Experiences.
Envisioning and Working Towards a World Free of Racism.
Reimagining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts for Genuine Change.
Advancing Change by Calling People Forward, Not Out.
Unpacking the Practice and Benefits of Mindfulness in Transformation.
Integrating Mindfulness into Everyday Life for Balance and Fulfillment.Description coming soon!
Show Notes
Episode Links:
Here with Me, Official Video https://youtu.be/gt2sfeBUK84?feature=shared
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Special Guest
JUSTIN MICHAEL WILLIAMS
Justin Michael Williams is a Grammy-nominated artist, transformational leader, and best-selling author of Stay Woke and How We Ended Racism. He’s been featured at SXSW, Inc Magazine, Google and Apple. Called an “Inspirational Powerhouse” by Grammy.com, Justin is the first millennial LGBTQ+ mindfulness leader of color, empowering people of all races with his multigenerational message of hope and unity.
CONNECT WITH JUSTIN MICHAEL WILLIAMS:
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Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
