Summary

In this conversation, Brian Banks interviews Mallory Hagan, discussing her background, activism, and experiences as Miss America. They touch on topics such as standing up for oneself, allyship, systemic issues in the pageant industry, and the importance of empathy and understanding. Mallory shares her journey of personal growth and the impact of her platform on child abuse prevention. They also discuss the need for deeper conversations and critical thinking in politics and society. In this conversation, Brian Banks and Mallory Hagan discuss various topics including emotions, parenting, politics, and personal growth. Mallory shares her journey of learning to sit with her feelings and be present, as well as her experience as a parent and step-parent. They also touch on the importance of voting and the need for progress in local politics. Mallory emphasizes the value of journaling and self-reflection in her personal growth process. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence in navigating life's challenges.

Keywords

activism, Miss America, allyship, standing up for oneself, systemic issues, pageant industry, empathy, understanding, child abuse prevention, critical thinking, emotions, parenting, politics, personal growth, voting, empathy, compassion, emotional intelligence

Takeaways

Standing up for oneself and others is a trait that can be nurtured from a young age.

Allyship requires empathy, understanding, and the willingness to engage in difficult conversations.

Systemic issues exist in the pageant industry and need to be addressed.

Child abuse prevention is an important cause that requires ongoing awareness and support.

Deeper conversations and critical thinking are necessary for personal growth and societal progress. Learning to sit with and explore our feelings is a valuable skill for personal growth and emotional well-being.

Parenting provides an opportunity to reflect on our own childhood experiences and break cycles of trauma.

Girls and boys may express and process emotions differently, and it's important to provide support and guidance for healthy emotional expression.

Voting is crucial for creating positive change in local politics and ensuring representation for all members of the community.

Journaling and self-reflection can be powerful tools for understanding and processing emotions.

Sound Bites

"Welcome to the Raging Heart on podcast. I'm your host, Brian Banks."

"You stood up for yourself and, and"

"Where does the love of other people that are unlike myself come from?"

"I'm learning to let feelings come up instead of go down."

"The first thing is to feel it."

"Parenting is an opportunity to think about what you were doing and feeling in that age."

Summary

In this conversation, Brian Banks and TJ Woodward discuss the power of healing shame and trauma. They explore the importance of reconnecting with our true selves and releasing negative self-talk. They emphasize the need to go beyond simply changing our narrative and instead delve deeper into the origins of our beliefs and energy. They also discuss the impact of shame on addiction and relationships, particularly for gay men. The conversation highlights the process of healing and integrating past experiences rather than trying to let them go completely. They emphasize the importance of being present with ourselves and allowing ourselves to feel and process emotions. The conversation explores the importance of building a relationship with our inner child and rebuilding trust with ourselves. It emphasizes the significance of doing the deeper inner work to improve our relationships and connect with others on a deeper level. The conversation also highlights the power of being present and feeling our emotions without intellectualizing them. It encourages unraveling the conditioning and expectations we have placed on ourselves and finding peace in the process of self-discovery. The conversation concludes with recommendations for starting the journey of self-exploration, including finding a community, reading books, and practicing meditation.

Keywords

healing, shame, trauma, self-talk, reconnecting, true self, negative emotions, addiction, relationships, gay men, presence, emotions, inner child, rebuilding trust, deeper inner work, relationships, presence, feeling emotions, unraveling conditioning, self-discovery, community, books, meditation

Takeaways

Healing shame and trauma involves going beyond changing our narrative and delving deeper into the origins of our beliefs and energy.

Shame is often a driving force behind addiction and relational issues.

Reconnecting with our true selves involves being present with ourselves and allowing ourselves to feel and process emotions.

Healing and integrating past experiences can lead to freedom and a shift in our relationship with ourselves and the world.

Reparenting our inner child and building trust with ourselves is crucial in the healing process. Building a relationship with our inner child and rebuilding trust with ourselves is essential for personal growth and improved relationships.

Doing the deeper inner work allows us to connect with others on a deeper level and experience profound transformation.

Being present and feeling our emotions without intellectualizing them is a powerful practice for self-discovery and healing.

Unraveling the conditioning and expectations we have placed on ourselves is necessary for finding peace and authenticity.

Starting the journey of self-exploration can involve finding a community, reading books, and practicing meditation.

Sound Bites

"We are really all carrying around this narrative that can keep us feeling stuck."

"When we feel disconnected internally, we look to the world to feel whole again."

"Blame is a really low form of consciousness, but accountability is like, no, this really hurt."

"Except this time you were not a great parent for most of this child's life and now you're having to build that relationship"

"It's okay to feel, right? It's okay to feel that it's safe for you now and I'm here for you."

"We're not as concerned with working on things in the external, because if it starts with the deeper inner work, then our relationships start to get much better."

Find the tools T.J. offers here:

www.tjwoodward.com

Summary

In this conversation, Brian Banks and Camarion discuss the importance of unity and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community. They emphasize the need for storytelling and listening to different generations to bridge the gap and create understanding. They also address the division within the community and the distractions that prevent progress. They highlight the significance of authentic community engagement and the power of technology in reaching marginalized individuals. Overall, they encourage love, respect, and celebration of each other's similarities.

Keywords

LGBTQ+, unity, acceptance, storytelling, generations, division, distractions, community engagement, love, respect, celebration

Takeaways

The LGBTQ+ community needs to share more stories and listen to different generations to bridge the gap and create understanding.

Unity and acceptance within the community are crucial for progress and support.

Authentic community engagement and technology can help reach marginalized individuals and create a sense of belonging.

It is important to focus on similarities rather than differences within the community.

Love, respect, and celebration of each other's similarities are key to building a strong and inclusive community.

Sound Bites

"We need more storytelling from our elders in the LGBTQ+ community."

"There is a system that has been built to keep us that are marginalized in division."

"We need to take up an offering."