EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 27 MIN
Small Acts Sparking Big Changes with Sharon McMahon
from The Waging Peace Podcast · host Diana K. Oestreich
Send us Fan MailPart two of our conversation with Sharon delves into the essential role of hope in effecting positive change and combating the perils of cynicism. After you listen, you’ll know: How to choose between hope and toxic positivity 3 ways to take one small action to make Big Changes.One powerful, underused tool you can start using immediately to kick cynicism to the curb.About Sharon:A #1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and host of the chart-topping podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting. Sharon's newsletter, The Preamble, is one of the largest publications on Substack, where she provides historical context and non-partisan insights to help readers navigate today’s political landscape. IG: @sharonsaysso What do practitioners of peacemaking and change agents like Sharon and Diana think about:• Exploring the distinction between hope and toxic positivity • Understanding cynicism and its impact on motivation • The significance of communal joy in fostering connections • The necessity of rest and boundaries in sustaining engagement • Emphasizing individual agency in the face of systemic challenges • Recognizing the power of committing to one's purpose This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us?Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox!Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it helpRaising my hand to get Diana's writing on substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.
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