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The Contemplative Corazón
by Julie Calderon
Peace is possible. Join me as I share personal reflections and conversations with others as we seek to make time for contemplation in a busy world.
Episodes
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46. Samba as prayer
I am so proud to welcome my samba mama, my mestra to the podcast to reflect on the spirituality of samba. She is a deeply rooted and radiant guest whose life work flows at the intersection of movement, memory, and Ancestral healing. Jazz-Ylaine Baptiste is a second-generation dancer, Cultural…
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45. Staying true to values
A companion piece to Episode 44, the cohost of Empowered Conversations with Elin and Christina, Dr. Christina Macalino discusses her spiritual journey and how prioritizing her values shapes all aspects of her life. We also discuss the importance of retreats for educators.
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44. Creating a Home Place
After a hiatus, the podcast returns for its final season with another special guest. I am joined by Dr. Elin Peinado Cervantes of Empowered Educational Conversations with Elin and Christina for a conversation about retreats for educators and how considering student wellness has shifted post...
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43. Powerful Medicine
I come back for a solocast that is both new and older. I make a special announcement about the future of the podcast. I share a brief reflection on the passing of Pope Francis along with recordings made during a private retreat I made in November at the San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville,...
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42. Feeling the divine
After a short hiatus, I welcome my first guest of the season, my dear friend Renee Bacchini. Renee in her own words: I’m a grown woman with the heart of a playful teenager—a mother, grandmother, and friend, deeply blessed by vibrant communities of dance, recovery, and fellow adventurers in this...
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41. Seeking hospitality
Season 5 begins with a look back at Season 4. I discuss another loss I sustained last season and how all the losses I endured impacted my faith and my vision for this podcast. Though plans for a summer retreat fell through, I plan to share a retreat experience later this season. I preview how...
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Season 5 trailer
Coming in Fall 2024: The fifth season, A Hospitable Place, will take an insider's look into retreats including my own spiritual retreat in the summer of 2024. I and my guests will talk about how we withdrew from our daily routine to nurture our spirit.
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40. Afternoon Tea and Evening Mass
I share two brief reflections on experiences that provided closure to Season 4. My daughter and I finally made to Leah's Tea Shoppe. I also returned to Mass after a short hiatus. I also provide a simple preview for Season 5. Visit Leah's Tea Shoppe via Instagram at:...
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Episode 39: The Walk Home
World Labyrinth Day is celebrated internationally on the first Saturday in May. I learned of a labyrinth workshop led by my podcast madrina Paula Jenkins at San Damiano Retreat Center. I decided to brave the rainstorm in honor of Leah. To learn more about World Labyrinth Day:...
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38. Facing the Storms
Season 4, Weathering Storms, concludes in honor of Leah Ferrer, who passed peacefully in Switzerland, on April 30, 2024. I share a reflection I recorded after Wayne Kitchen's homegoing service and then discuss why I chose the themes of grief and loss for this season. I say goodbye to Leah. The...
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35. Connecting to something greater
I am reunited with my longtime friend, artist and creative director Ruben Mancias. As we did in our younger days, we engage in a conversation about spiritual journeys and finding strength in the face of life's challenges. Ruben Mancias has been an artist his entire life, studying as a fine arts...
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34. The wisdom of winter
This solocast features a book review of Katherine May's Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times. I also reflect on the impact of the genocide in Palestine along with other global losses contributing to our collective grief. Consider getting your copy of the book at your public...
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33. Recognizing spirit in everything
I had the privilege of being in conversation with my dear friend and dance sister Leah Ferrer. In honor of her celebration of life and her 50th birthday, I share this experience and her insights.
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32. Unapologetic joy
Our first guest of Season 4 is my dear friend of a decade, Tameir Powell. She is my sister in joy, whimsy, and dance. Tameir, in her own words: An Introverted extrovert always in the process of learning more about myself and the world around me, cultivating joy under the cherry moon. I strive to…
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31. Sustaining Hope
I discuss the theme of Season 4 and its timing in my life. I also preview conversation topics my guests and I will be discussing this season and my hopes for what listeners may gain.
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30. Staying present, grounded, and open
I was fortunate to record this bonus episode for Season 3 with longtime friend and colleague Ignacio Ferrey. Ignacio Ferrey is a husband, son, daddy/papi and advocate committed to eliminating health and educational disparities as they impact communities of color. His “fatherhood journey” started...
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Season 4 Trailer
"Weathering Storms", the 4th season of The Contemplative Corazon, will explore the quest for peace in the face of life's challenges. Listen to conversations with guests as we discuss how we protect, nurture, and heal our corazones. Coming Winter 2023
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29. Peaceful hours
Recently, I experienced a spiritual retreat/nature day while spending time in Santa Clara. I share reflections from that special day. I also thank our Season 3 guests and announce our fall hiatus. The Season 4 trailer is coming soon. The podcast will return in November. To learn more about Our…
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28. Nurturing Spirit
I reunite with my dance sister Tyler Brewington-Mathis. Tyler Brewington-Mathis is an author and chaplain from Los Angeles, CA. Tyler finds joy in the creative arts and contemplative spiritual practices. She draws strength and inspiration from her experiences within diverse, justice-oriented...
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27. Holding space for healing
I am reunited with my longtime friend and colleague Ashanti Branch as we discuss his work with young men and his realization that radical self-care and rest are ways to replenish and resist. Ashanti Branch, was raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, went on to study engineering at...
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26. Finding what is sacred to self
I have had the privilege of knowing Nicole Elliott since I was in eighth grade. We later reconnected as work colleagues at our alma mater and have since maintained a collaborative connection. In honor of Mother's Day, I share this poignant episode. Maya Angelou says, “At our best, we’re all...
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25. Into the heart of a labyrinth
During Holy Week, I battled a cold but spent time reading Julian of Norwich by Amy Frykholm. This short book is subtitled A Contemplative Biography and provides an introduction into the medieval mystic's life. On Good Friday, I took a labyrinth walk. I was grateful for the opportunities to...
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24. Sensitivity, curiosity, divinity
I meet with my longtime friend Rainia Noble, fellow Moon Child and dancer, and discuss how her sensitivity and curiosity led her on a career path and nurtured her own healing and spiritual journey. Rainia Noble, BA, MA, AMFT , was born and raised in Oakland CA. Currently, she works as a…
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22. Seeds of light
My conversation with Alan Frishman contained many seeds of light as we discussed his journey into teaching and spiritual practice. Born and raised in Miami, with both bachelors and masters degrees from Yale, Alan Frishman has served as a teacher, principal, consultant, trainer, and leadership…
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21. Seeking Compassionate Corazones
I reflect back on the early days of my journey towards healing in contrast to where I am today. I describe the present-day struggles of being an educator which inspired the focus of Season 3. I preview upcoming conversations with guests.
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Season 3 Trailer
The third season of The Contemplative Corazon, Into the Heart of a Healer, will premiere in January 2023. I will be in conversation with community leaders who are helping to heal others through the arts, education, and spirituality. I hope you will join us.
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20. Traveling the Long Road
In the season 2 finale, I summarize this long but fruitful season. The theme of traveling with others was fitting as the season spanned several months. I thank my wonderful guests and preview Season 3.
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19. Walking into clarity
This hybrid episode features live recordings from a walk in nature I did recently. Walking in nature is one of my favorite ways to gain clarity especially during these busy and challenging times. A nature walks is one of my go-to spiritual practices.
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18. Standing powerfully
I am joined by Queen Mawuta, a teacher, dancer, choreographer, mother, and friend. She shares the value of being true to ourselves and our ancestry. We share stories about working with young people, raising children, and finding what heals our spirits.
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17. Rough Road
This past summer, my daughter and I experienced what many might consider a nightmarish road trip. I share about the lessons learned and an important realization I had.
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16. Capturing the Light
Listen in on my conversation with my dance sister Christine. Christine is a licensed therapist, doctoral student, photographer, and artist. We talk about her work with others and how she takes care of her mind and spirit through creativity. She also shares her experience withi the practice of...
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15. Tending the Spirit Through Motion
I welcome my second guest of the season, my dance sister Gigi, as we discuss her contemplative journey. She shares about her love of hiking trails and how dance helped her face grief and health challenges. She also connects her tending to her spirit to her work as an educator and her life as a…
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14. Thousands of corazones
Season 2 has explored the theme of community in contemplative practices. I share about my experiences at three different large events that have touched my heart.
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13. Finding peace within a parade
Last season, I explained how I find dance to be a contemplative practice. In this episode, I share my experience dancing in Carnaval and how a parade can be a place to get in touch with our corazon.
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12. Envisioning Legacy
Our first guest of Season 2 is Russell Sato, a proud dad of two, his district's 2021 Teacher of the Year, and a dear friend. He shares about his Buddhist roots, parenting, and thoughts on legacy as we explore the impact of attending to our spirit.
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11. Travel Companions
I open Season 2 with an explanation of the new season's theme and by sharing a story about a unique experience during a long time tradition.
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10. Reflections on Season 1
Season 1, The Beginning, has come to a close. I share about a hectic day during January's omicron surge and share how contemplative practices have helped me move through challenges.
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Season 2 Trailer, Fellow Travelers
In Season 1, I shared how contemplative practices provide stability in my busy life. Join me for Season 2, Fellow Travelers, when I will be joined by several friends as we continue to explore the gifts of contemplation and community.
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9. Hearing the Heartbeat
Before COVID-19 changed our lives, my life was changed by a retreat with Father Ron Rolheiser. After suffering a terrible loss, I needed to reconnect with myself and the world around me. The retreat helped me embrace my contemplative journey.
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8. The gift of retreat
A more traditional contemplative practice is going on a retreat. I give a brief history of the Christian retreat tradition and describe a typical retreat. I then highlight three retreat centers in the Bay Area.
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7. Dance as contemplation
Episode 7 describes how one of my favorite activities, dancing, has led me into contemplation. I share my history as a dancer and include fellow dancers in my family. I discuss the mind-body connection. I explore how the joy of dance can lead me to the peace of contemplation.
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6. Running as contemplation
Running is great exercise but it is also an opportunity for mindfulness and contemplation. I discuss how running is a contemplative practice. I describe my recent experience completing a half-marathon. I also take a moment in honor of Thich Nhat Hanh.
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5. Class Reunion
I reunite with the former members of Queen of All Saints, a chapter of the Legion of Mary to which I belonged many years ago. These women became my lifelong friends and taught me so much about my faith and were important in my contemplative journey. We reminisce about our childhood as cradle...
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4. Practicing in a pandemic
While some might think the pandemic shutdown was an ideal time for contemplation, I found it created new challenges. I go back to the early chaos of quarantine and then discuss two positives that came out of that troubled time. I also mention how a mentor's reflection on one of my character…
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3. Roots and resources
I continue to share the roots of my journey and offer resources that have helped me explore contemplation.
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2. The Contemplative Commute
Have some time on your way to work? I discuss how I have shifted my commute from a time of stress and worry to a more contemplative, calming time. I describe a typical Monday and what could have been a terrible commute and how I use the contemplative commute to get centered.
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1. Origin Story
I provide my definition of contemplative, tell the story of the call to deepen my practices, the inspiration for this podcast, and preview next episode and this season
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Trailer
Coming soon: I explore my journey as a contemplative while balancing my roles as a mom, educator, and writer. I will share my story while also exploring contemplative practices
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Peace is possible. Join me as I share personal reflections and conversations with others as we seek to make time for contemplation in a busy world.
HOSTED BY
Julie Calderon
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Peace is possible. Join me as I share personal reflections and conversations with others as we seek to make time for contemplation in a busy world.
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