Rev Love on Political Prisoners, Sound Healing, and Revolutionary Social Work | NASW Chicago Live

Recorded live at the NASW National Conference in Chicago, Episode 22 of the Revolutionary Social Work Podcast features Rev Love — yogi, musician, activist, and founder of Yoga for Activists — in a powerful dialogue on liberation, healing, and political prisoners.Rev Love shares her decades-long connection to Dr. Mutulu Shakur, her work bringing sound healing into carceral spaces like Rikers Island, and her philosophy that true revolution begins within. Alongside host Professor Ace and guest Jerome MT, the conversation dives into revolutionary love, creating community outside oppressive systems, and the integrity required to hold space for deep healing.For more information about Revolutionary Social Work visit RevolutionarySocialWork.comTo connect with Revolutionary Social Work, email:[email protected] for more powerful stories that challenge mainstream social work:https://www.youtube.com/@RevolutionarySocialWork/sub_confirmation=1We explore:How to honor political prisoners and carry forward their legaciesThe intersection of yoga, sound healing, and social justicePracticing revolutionary social work outside the professionThe personal and collective transformation needed for lasting changeWhether you’re a social worker, activist, healer, or anyone committed to justice, this episode will challenge, inspire, and ground you.🎙 Listen, reflect, and keep walking the path toward liberation.Timestamps / Chapters00:00 Alicia & Ace Introduction – Social Work Outside the Status Quo05:59 Theme Song06:39 Live from NASW Chicago – Introducing Rev Love07:22 Meeting Dr. Mutulu Shakur & Revolutionary Love12:05 Honoring Mutulu’s Legacy Through Everyday Actions12:21 Yoga, Activism, and Extending Practice Beyond the Mat14:22 Revolution as Personal Transformation15:18 Interconnected Struggles and Holistic Change18:41 Sound Healing as Practice, Not Trend21:13 The Science and Power of Frequency & Vibration23:47 Honoring Traditional Practices with Integrity25:11 Trauma, Sound Healing, and Holding Space Responsibly29:47 Noise, Environment, and Self-Regulation Tools31:36 Power in the Practice – Building Resilience Alone35:19 Consistency Over Quick Fixes36:16 Sound Healing in Healthcare & Insurance Challenges38:35 Alternative Wellness in Social Work Contexts42:33 Discovering Your Home Frequency44:15 Discomfort, Healing, and Energy Shifts46:10 Tools for Navigating Challenging Frequencies48:20 Sound Healing at Rikers Island51:22 Connecting with Incarcerated People54:28 Every Prisoner as a Political Prisoner56:15 Revolution Beyond Reform – Building Our Own Systems1:03:01 Breath, Humming, and Nervous System Regulation1:04:28 Childhood Story – Humming to Heal Pain1:06:55 Making the Road by Walking It1:08:09 Youth, Leadership, and Revolutionary Action1:09:14 Reflections on Tupac and Lost Potential1:09:24 Closing Gratitude & Revolutionary Love#RevolutionarySocialWork #RevLove #NASW2025 #NASWChicago #MutuluShakur #PoliticalPrisoners #SoundHealing #YogaForActivists #SocialJustice #PrisonAbolition #HealingJustice #CommunityHealing #BlackLiberation #HolisticActivism #RevolutionaryLove© Revolutionary Social Work