{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Art and Gift of Storytelling","description":"Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast!   Dean Rudoy believes in storytelling as a bridge to understanding and connections, because it's through our emotions that we truly grasp events and each other. Dean's life has taken numerous turns. In his own words: After graduating college in 1971 from The Johns Hopkins University, I was off to Washington DC to stop the war, working with various peace groups and US Senators. I published two books -- Violence: The Crisis of American Confidence (1971) and Armed and Alone: The American Security Dilemma (1972). In New York City, following my training at the New York University-Bellevue Medical Center, I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from Fordham University in 1985. I then practiced, with a focus on children and adolescents. In 1989, I left the gruff embrace of Manhattan for the tender hold of the New Mexico desert to teach, practice, speak, and write. All along the way, I have been devoted to causes: children, peace, social justice, human rights. I have been a consultant to national and international organizations, and have sat on various non-profit boards. I currently serve on the Board of Trustees of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. Fifty years have passed since publishing my first book. I thought it was time for another. Emissaries: Stories and Reflections is a collection of sixty stories lived and lessons learned over all these years. It is "a quiet book for chaotic times". Join us on a walk through time and discover how the art of storytelling can illuminate your path and deepen your connections with those around you. Whether you're seeking inspiration, reflection, or simply a moment of connection, Dean Rudoy's insights will resonate long after the episode ends.     It's an Award Winning, Amazon  best selling book!   What they're saying:   \u201cThis is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.\u201d \u2013Pragito Dove   \u201cPat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.\u201d  \u2013Gary Hensel   Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us   Follow Bump on: \u27a1\ufe0f  Twitter \u27a1\ufe0f  Facebook \u27a1\ufe0f  Substack \u27a1\ufe0f  Instagram \u27a1\ufe0f  YouTube   ","author_name":"Personal Growth, Mindfulness, Motivation and Inspiration: Bump In The Road","author_url":"http:\/\/bumpintheroad.us","html":"