Soul Force Politics

Heather R. Mizeur

How would our world be different if politics were rooted in radical love? Hosted by Heather Mizeur, Soul Force Politics is a podcast that teaches heart-centered mindfulness to strengthen democracy & soften political divides. Let our actions be guided by our soul's force for good in the world.

  • 1 hour 1 minute
    S3E3 -- Heather Mizeur teaches Radical Love as a guest on Soul Soil Podcast

    This is a first for me as a podcaster, to have the tables turned and be answering rather than asking the questions. I was delighted to be a guest on the show, "Soul Soil Podcast" with Brooke Kornegay and I humbly invite you to take a moment, sit in nature or some other favorite quiet spot and lose yourself in our conversation. I think you will walk away with some valuable insights and inspiration. I'm here to support you on your journey to wholeness!

    28 May 2020, 4:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 43 seconds
    S3E2 -- Resilience Test: The Week My Dog Died and I Lost My Job

    Could you lose your dog and your job in the same week and be okay?  I learned that for me, the answer is, "Yes."  It's the gift of resilience and I want to help you build yours.

    20 May 2020, 4:00 pm
  • 44 minutes 24 seconds
    S3E1 — Of Virus & Virtues: A Voyage Within

    When I stepped outside of the tiny shack that had been my isolated retreat home for 30 days in the Amazon jungle, I was entirely unaware of the unique global moment that had unfolded around me. This is the story of clueless re-entry into a world-wide pandemic and the wisdom this experience offers to navigate challenging times.

    7 April 2020, 8:47 pm
  • 55 minutes 26 seconds
    S2E13 — “A Very Stable Genius” — Phil Rucker, Washington Post White House Bureau Chief

    Phil Rucker is the White House Bureau Chief for the Washington Post whose co-authored book, "A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America" debuted number one on the New York Times best-sellers list. In the midst of doing the full circuit of interviews on late night talk shows, National Public Radio, and major media outlets, we got to sit down with Rucker for an in-depth conversation about this hot new book on our show.

     

     

    9 February 2020, 11:36 pm
  • 57 minutes 15 seconds
    S2E12 — Forrest Pritchard | Art of Farming, Guided by Wisdom of Nature

    Today’s guest is a seventh-generation Virginia farmer whose inspiring journey to the heart of sustainable agriculture made him a New York Times best-selling author. Join us for a touching and humorous look at the wisdom gained directly from nature to guide farming practices in a way that is steeped in listening to the land and its animals.

     

       

    21 January 2020, 10:07 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    S2E11 — Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) — Under Siege: Is Democracy Fragile or Resilient?

    Congressman Jamie Raskin joins us on today’s show to share his brilliant insights into the foundations of our Democracy and what is at stake for the future of America’s experiment with self-governance. The last 10 minutes of the interview captures a truly special Soul Force Politics moment.

    9 January 2020, 11:36 pm
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    S2E10 — “Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change” — A conversation with author Sherri Mitchell

    Sherri Mitchell shares with us knowledge and lived experiences that weave together the political, scientific, ethical, and spiritual aspects surrounding a multitude of complex issues that we must traverse for a deeper collective healing from the trauma of colonization. This book brings forward unique wisdom teachings from First Nations people that can set us all on a better course.

     

    28 November 2019, 5:11 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    S2E9 — Radical Love for LGBTQ Catholics: A Conversation with Father James Martin, SJ

    Today's s guest is one of our country's best-known progressive voices in the Catholic church. He received a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss his growing ministry to LGBTQ Catholics. Join us for an insightful, funny, and inspiring conversation with Father Jim Martin.

     

     

    12 November 2019, 7:15 pm
  • 58 minutes 12 seconds
    S2E8 — Will SCOTUS Radically Restore Half the Land of Oklahoma to Tribal Sovereignty? A Conversation with Rebecca Nagle

    Today’s guest is nationally-recognized indigenous and First Nations activist, Oklahoma journalist and Cherokee Nation citizen, Rebecca Nagle. We have a brilliant conversation about a range of policy issues implicated by the pending SCOTUS decision in the Carpenter v. Murphy dispute. This is a fascinating case for anyone interested in law, public policy, indigenous rights, tribal sovereignty, land rights, and the challenges of fighting against the powerful oil and gas industry.

    2 October 2019, 11:11 pm
  • 52 minutes 32 seconds
    S2E7 — Rev. angel Kyodo williams: What is Radical Love?

    Come with me to meet the Reverend angel Kyodo williams, a social visionary who applies wisdom teachings and embodied practice to intractable social issues. Radical, redemptive, accepting love is at the core of all personal and social transformation. However, as we discuss, this is a challenging concept and one that requires us to redefine our notion of what love is.

     

    5 September 2019, 10:40 pm
  • 52 minutes 58 seconds
    S2E6 — Dolores Huerta: Empowering Action For Change

    I am thrilled to bring you a conversation with a woman who has defined what it means to be a social justice warrior for all of her nearly 90 years in this lifetime – the unstoppable Dolores Huerta. She co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez in the 1960s, was a close political ally of Robert F. Kennedy, and has spearheaded movements for the advancements of civil rights her entire career.

         

    16 July 2019, 11:03 pm
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