{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Unsafe! Navigating Domestic, Public and Systemic Violence, with Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John and Jordan Decker","description":"Hosted by Rosemary Davies-Janes and J\u2019aime Rothbard.  Produced by J\u2019aime Rothbard. This vulnerable conversation continues exploring relating through the LGBTQ+ lens, as Vimalasara and Jordan share insights rarely disclosed to the heteronormative population. Jordan reflects on the inner work required to create safety for others\u2014unpacking his own trauma so he can hold space for someone else's. Vimalasara addresses the harsh realities of domestic violence in LGBTQ+ communities, highlighting the barriers to seeking help\u2014being subjected to transphobia, homophobia, or violence in shelters intended to provide refuge. They also explore: - Why trans women face the most heinous violence - The erosion of trans rights which give people "permission" to be openly transphobic - Why supporting trans youth requires parents' unconditional love - The trauma of conversion therapy, and the impact of \u2018unsafe\u2019 school policies  Both guests emphasize that change begins within as "humans are capable of transformation," and cultivating self-compassion allows us to see others more clearly. The conversation concludes with Jordan offering his mantra: "Every minute is a choice. I choose to get better by the minute." About: Dr Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John,  M.A (hon.doc)  Hailed by Dr. Ken Hardy as, "One of the premier social, cultural, and psychological healers of our time" Vimalasara is an award-winning author of 11 books including Detox Your Heart, Meditations for Emotional Trauma, and Eight Step Recovery Using The Buddha\u2019s Teachings to Overcome Addiction.  They are a co-founder of the secular 8-week course Mindfulness-Based Addiction Recovery (MBAR) and one of the new leading African Descent Voices in the field of Mindfulness Approaches for Addiction. Their latest book, a First Aid Kit for the Mind, Breaking the Cycle of Habitual Behaviours has been  described by Gabor Mat\u00e9 as distilling 'Aeons of Wisdom."  About Jordan Decker Jordan \u201cSameHeart\u201d Decker is a National and International Speaker, Course Creator of the HeartLine Approach to Gender Affirmation, Creator of the Alchemy of Authenticity Coaching, a Polarity Integration Consultant, a Plant Medicine Guide and Accidental Activist for Transyouth Suicide Prevention.  His background in Neuro-linguistic programming, Somatic Experiencing, Compassionate Inquiry\u00ae Training with Dr. Gabor Mat\u00e9, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate ground him in educating, consulting and healing trauma through hands-on bodywork.  Tapping into his Indigenous ancestry, he lives to be in alignment with the land, trees, water, air and self. In his spare time he is a cat whisperer and animal lover. Promotional Message: The Compassionate Inquiry\u00ae Suicide Attention Training is for therapists, health professionals and others working in therapeutic, healing, educational, medical, or coaching roles. If you\u2019re seeking sensitive training to help you recognize and support people in your communities who may be experiencing suicidal distress, tap this link. It will take you to a web page where you can learn more about this training, and decide if it\u2019s a good fit for you.  Resources: Websites: Vimalasara's Website Vimalasara's CI Practitioner Profile Jordan's Website Related Links: Vimalasara\u2019s Wikipedia Page  Sadhguru's Website Videos: How Not to Die We Are What We Think - TedX Let Go of Stories Courses:  First Aid Kit for the Mind Course Overcoming Addiction Course Inner Engineering Course Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training Books: First Aid Kit for the Mind Detox Your Heart Inner Engineering Quotes: \u201cHumans are capable of change. Humans are capable of transformation and liberation of the mind and we are capable of true compassion.\u201d - Dr. Valerie Mason-John \u201cIf we look at the emotional component of a heart attack, it's a heartbreak. My heart broke.\u201d - Jordan Decker \u201cHealing is not the erasure of pain, but the capacity to hold it with consciousness until it transforms.\u201d - Solea Anani \u201cThere needs to be more services, and to make it safe for [LGBTQ+] people to go somewhere and say, this is happening in my relationship. I need help.\u201d  - Dr. Valerie Mason-John \u201cEvery minute is a choice. So, yeah, I choose to get better by the minute." - Jordan Decker Social Media: IG:  @vmasonjohn       @_jdeck__ FB: Vimalasara - Valerie Mason-John       Jordan Decker   ","author_name":"The Gifts of Trauma","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/533177","html":"