Why don’t we talk explicitly about power? Sometimes the power dynamics prevent it, often we don’t have a shared language or framework for talking about it, and the way most people think about power makes it seem unchangeable - so why bother?
The Power Dynamic Podcast is a space for explicit conversations about social power dynamics - from personal power to systemic power - with a Right Use of Power lens. The Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic, inspiring, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being, the common good and right relationship.
We begin by talking about what power is and isn’t (from the perspective of The Right Use of Power™), what the types of power are and how we can navigate it more effectively. We will also discuss (through interviews and conversations) the nuances of power, how power differentials impact us, and the systemic foundations of power - among many other topics.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Amanda Aguilera who is the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute. Dr. Amanda is a consultant, facilitator and strategist in the area of power-and-equity consciousness and conflict resolution. She is also a mother, a ninja, an avid reader and a friend of the wilderness.
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Why don’t we talk explicitly about power? Sometimes the power dynamics prevent it, often we don’t have a shared language or framework for talking about it, and the way most people think about power makes it seem unchangeable - so why bother?
The Power Dynamic Podcast is a space for explicit conversations about social power dynamics - from personal power to systemic power - with a Right Use of Power lens. The Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic, inspiring, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being, the common good and right relationship.
We begin by talking about what power is and isn’t (from the perspective of The Right Use of Power™), what the types of power are and how we can navigate it more effectively. We will also discuss (through interviews and conversations) the nuances of power, how power differentials impact us, and the systemic foundations of power - among many other topics.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Amanda Aguilera who is the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute. Dr. Amanda is a consultant, facilitator and strategist in the area of power-and-equity consciousness and conflict resolution. She is also a mother, a ninja, an avid reader and a friend of the wilderness.
Episode 4: Transformative Journeys: Navigating Power Dynamics with Stas & Lea From Spring Up Collective
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1 year ago
Episode 4: Transformative Journeys: Navigating Power Dynamics with Stas & Lea From Spring Up Collective
Transformative Journeys: Navigating Power Dynamics with Spring Up Collective
In this inspiring episode from the Power Dynamic Podcast hosted by Dr. Amanda Aguilera, Stas and Leander from Spring Up Collective discuss their organization's journey. Spring Up focuses on transformative and restorative justice, equitable power navigation, and conflict resolution; cultivating a culture of consent & liberty for all. The discussion emphasizes the 2-3 year-long orientation process of becoming a full partner of the collective, internal practices mirroring external teachings, and extensive preparation of new members. Key themes include decentralization, mindfulness, generational perspectives on power, community empowerment, and integrating somatic practices. This episode highlights resources, personal stories, and the significance of collective responsibility in achieving societal transformation.
Leander (they/he), Stas (they/them), and shaïna (they/them) founded Spring Up in 2013-2014 to build a community of practice embodying consent and liberation within our relationships, creative practices, and daily lives. For 10 years, Spring Up has used fiction, art, role play, and community education to popularize the skills and frameworks necessary to be free together. We have grown into a collective of 12 creatives, care workers, liberatory educators, transformative justice practitioners, and an alumni community of over 1500 people.
Spring Up hosts liberatory learning spaces through online classes at bluelight academy of the liberatory arts, print materials and curriculum, retreats, and coaching. We are a worker coop with 9 other members on the journey to co-ownership: Mara, Brianna, Gaya, rj, Thanh, Amanda, Kai, Juli, and Natasha. Our core values are Consent, Accountability, and Transformation.
00:00 Welcome to the Power Dynamic Podcast
01:36 Introducing Lea and Stas from Spring Up
03:06 Founding and Evolution of Spring Up Collective
05:26 Training and Internal Practices
09:13 Navigating Power and Conflict
11:43 The Role of Structure in Decentralized Power
17:28 Mindfulness and Social Change
18:41 The Importance of Grief and Acceptance
20:52 Embracing Collective Responsibility
21:46 The Power of Group Transformation
24:14 Intentional Communities and Personal Growth
26:04 The Role of Collective Action in Personal Development
32:49 Navigating Leadership and Power Dynamics
35:48 Spring Up: Practicing Collective Liberation
41:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Fall 2024 Power Conscious Authentic Leadership: https://rightuseofpower.org/event/power-conscious-authentic-leadership-2/
Spring Up: https://www.timetospringup.org/
The Power Dynamic Podcast
Why don’t we talk explicitly about power? Sometimes the power dynamics prevent it, often we don’t have a shared language or framework for talking about it, and the way most people think about power makes it seem unchangeable - so why bother?
The Power Dynamic Podcast is a space for explicit conversations about social power dynamics - from personal power to systemic power - with a Right Use of Power lens. The Right Use of Power™ is a dynamic, inspiring, and relational approach to the ethical use of power to promote well-being, the common good and right relationship.
We begin by talking about what power is and isn’t (from the perspective of The Right Use of Power™), what the types of power are and how we can navigate it more effectively. We will also discuss (through interviews and conversations) the nuances of power, how power differentials impact us, and the systemic foundations of power - among many other topics.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Amanda Aguilera who is the Executive Director of the Right Use of Power Institute. Dr. Amanda is a consultant, facilitator and strategist in the area of power-and-equity consciousness and conflict resolution. She is also a mother, a ninja, an avid reader and a friend of the wilderness.
