The Peace Activation Podcast

Hosted by Eva DalakProduced and Co-hosted with J'aime RothbardWhat's the worst thing that can happen when recording a conversation with somebody who you hold in high esteem and admire greatly? Here's the answer: Listen to the entire conversation blossom, unfurl and come to close before you realize that you forgot to press record. That's precisely what happened in our first run sitting down with speaker and writer Charles Eisenstein, and that's where we kick off this second conversation. We open with podcast producer J'aime retelling the story of the first conversation between Eva and Charles - key points including:presencing the power of magic and miracles into spaces where all hope feels lost, where sheer reality would suggest faliure is inevitable. Why we would be wise to become curious in spaces that at first glance may summon our defenses and judgement. How the power of welcoming our triggered responses into the light with loving grace is the key to becoming wholly who we are.All of that sat well and wondrous until J'aime realized the conversation had gone on without ever having pressed the record button. Can you feel your stomach dropping out of your body with this realization? Stick around to find out what actually happened - how this mistake which J'aime expected would lead to her being casted into a state of exhile was met with something else: Peace. This is the first in a series we are exploring, Calling Men to Peace. Here, Charles reflects with us as we inquire into what men need to feel and believe about themselves to enter into arenas of service, peace and healing. Sponsor a man to become trained in Peace Activation We still have a few spaces open to join our 7-Day Peace Activation May 22-28 2026 at Zen Rocks in Greece. ⁠Click here for details!

In this deeply moving episode, Eva sits with Haneen who is a writer, mother, and activist originally from Gaza, to explore what it means to activate peace in the midst of unimaginable loss, displacement, and ongoing violence.This is not a conversation about abstract peace.It is a lived, embodied exploration of how we continue, how we grieve, resist, create, and remain humanwhen everything around us is asking us to shut down.Haneen shares her personal journey of loss, including the death of her father, while holding the collective grief of her people. Through poetry, culture, and presence, she reveals how peace is not the absence of pain, but the capacity to stay connected to life within it.Eva expands on how Peace Activation offers tools for self-regulation, inner connection, and conscious action, now being made accessible globally in five languages, including a new Arabic offering co-created with Haneen.The episode closes with a powerful call forward:For all of us to become integrated in our masculine and feminine qualities, and to step into peace, responsibility, and wholeness.May 22-28 2026: We invite you to come and join us for a very special Peace Activation Immersion with us at Zen Rocks in Greece. ⁠Click here for details!Haneen's websiteHaneen's SubstackEva's SubstackPeace Activation

Eva sits down with Mark Eckhardt, Co-Founder and CEO of Common a worldwide buisness company committed to social innovation, and also Founder of One Million Truths, which collects personal stories to inform conflict-transformation strategies. Mark is an ordained Zen Buddhist priest who also serves on the Presidential Board at Search For Common Ground. He joins Eva to explore what Peace Activation truly means in his work: beyond theory, beyond systems, and into lived, embodied experience.Together, they unpack how peace is not something we create externally first, but something we cultivate internally through awareness, responsibility, and presence.This conversation bridges the personal and the collective, revealing how our inner state directly shapes how we relate, lead, and respond to the world around us. Mark shares his daily embodiment practices that infuse his leadership with relational integrity.At the heart of it is a simple but confronting invitation:Can we take responsibility for what we carry within us?Note: This episode was recorded in December, 2025. May 22-28 2026: We invite you to come and join us for a very special Peace Activation Immersion with us at Zen Rocks in Greece. Click here for details!

In this episode, J’aime is joined by Fabrice Renaudin to explore how somatic integration becomes a living tool within the methodology of Peace Activation. But first, the Love Story of how he and Eva danced into one another on the Playa at Burning Man in 2008. Together, Eva and Fabrice never stopped dancing. With their labor of love, Peace Activation, they are moving beyond theory and into the body: where healing, truth, and transformation actually and naturally occur.Fabrice shares how movement is not performance, but a language of the body. A way to meet what lives inside us : emotion, memory, tension, joy, without needing to explain or fix it.Through this lens, peace is no longer an abstract idea. It becomes something we practice, moment by moment, through presence, sensation, and movement.This conversation invites listeners to shift from thinking and analyzing into to feeling and allowing.We are coming back to our bodies as our authorities.  When we center on moving from seeking to control the body to instead attuning to and listening to it, we are starting a quiet and powerful revolution.May 22-28 2026: We invite you to come and join us for a very special Peace Activation Immersion with us at Zen Rocks in Greece. Click here for details!

In this deeply reflective episode, Eva explores the fourth pillar of Peace Activation: embodied feminine wisdom.Drawing from her lived experience, from UN conflict zones to giving birth in the Costa Rican jungle, Eva challenges dominant narratives around productivity, gender, and power, inviting listeners into a radically different way of being rooted in silence, nature, and inner knowing.This conversation moves from personal awakening to collective healing, bridging motherhood, societal conditioning, and global conflict. Eva shares how reconnecting to the body, surrendering control, and trusting intuition can transform how we live, serve, and relate to the world.Listeners are guided to reclaim their sovereignty. Through presence, courage, and deep listening, this is a practice to self attunement. If you feel called to deepen this work, Eva invites you to join the 7-week Peace Activation training, where participants will learn the foundational tools of this methodology: including trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, relational listening, and embodied peace practices.This training is designed for anyone seeking practical tools to navigate conflict, cultivate resilience, and contribute to a more peaceful world.⁠Registration is now open for the Peace Activation 7-week Foundation Online Training ⁠ Next Cohort: April 9th - May 21st, 2026Resources⁠⁠Learn more about Peace Activation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva Dalak⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva's book, Dancing in the Dark⁠⁠Events⁠7-Day Peace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 ⁠Subscribe to the Peace Activation Newsletter to receive event updates

Host Eva Dak welcomes returning guest Nada Elrhalami to discuss how Eva’s 25+ years working with the UN, EU, and NGOs across 22+ conflict zones shaped Peace Activation. Eva shares an example from Iraq in 2015, facilitating 60 women from different tribes and religions to move from hatred and tension toward heart-centered connection and community action to reduce violence against women, noting similar work in India and parts of Africa. She critiques peacebuilding as a paid “business” that often misses attitude shift, and argues conflict is both danger and opportunity, including how institutions and governments can fuel fear and how aid can function as neo-colonialism. Eva describes her 2010 UN burnout, studying spiritual psychology, and integrating a trauma-responsive approach, nervous system regulation, somatics, yoga, and embodied practice into Peace Activation offerings.If you feel called to deepen this work, Eva and Nada invite you to join their 7-week Peace Activation training, where participants will learn the foundational tools of this methodology—including trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, relational listening, and embodied peace practices.This training is designed for anyone seeking practical tools to navigate conflict, cultivate resilience, and contribute to a more peaceful world.⁠Registration is now open for the Peace Activation 7-week Foundation Online Training ⁠ Next Cohort: April 9th - May 21st, 2026Resources⁠⁠Learn more about Peace Activation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva Dalak⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva's book, Dancing in the Dark⁠⁠Events⁠7-Day Peace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 ⁠Subscribe to the Peace Activation Newsletter to receive event updates

In this episode of the Peace Activation Podcast, Eva Dalak is joined by collaborator Nada Elrhalami, founder of Peacelab, for a deep and timely conversation about the relevance of the Peace Activation methodology in a world marked by war, polarization, and collective trauma.Speaking from her perspective as a first-generation Afghan-Moroccan American and peacebuilding scholar, Nada brings forward the questions many people are asking today:Is peace even possible in the current geopolitical climate? How do we stay informed and engaged without becoming overwhelmed, reactive, or consumed by conflict?Eva shares how Peace Activation is not about avoiding conflict, but about developing the capacity to remain centered and regulated within it. At a time when global events constantly trigger anger, fear, and polarization, this methodology offers tools to help regulate nervous systems, reconnect with inner sovereignty, and respond rather than react.Together, Eva and Nada explore how unresolved trauma fuels collective violence, why peace must begin within the individual, and how each of us can contribute to a larger field of peace—even when we are not in the direct zone of conflict.They also speak candidly about the emotional toll of witnessing war from afar, the danger of polarization, and the importance of cultivating empathy, presence, and relational listening in difficult conversations.Ultimately, this episode is an invitation to reclaim personal agency and discover how inner transformation can lead to meaningful collective action.If you feel called to deepen this work, Eva and Nada invite you to join their 7-week Peace Activation training, where participants will learn the foundational tools of this methodology—including trauma awareness, nervous system regulation, relational listening, and embodied peace practices.This training is designed for anyone seeking practical tools to navigate conflict, cultivate resilience, and contribute to a more peaceful world.Resources⁠⁠Learn more about Peace Activation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva Dalak⁠⁠⁠⁠Eva's book, Dancing in the Dark⁠⁠Events⁠7-Day Peace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 ⁠Subscribe to the Peace Activation Newsletter to receive event updatesPeace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 Subscribe to the Peace Activation ⁠Newsletter  to receive event updates

“I saw seven generations of women in my mother’s lineage… each one carrying what she promised to do. And when I asked what I had committed to, the answer was: You committed to speak.”Today Eva Dalak and J’aime explore the intersection of trauma, identity, service, and consciousness. Eva reflects on her lived experience growing up as a Palestinian citizen of Israel, the inherited trauma carried through generations of women in her family, and how that lineage ultimately shaped her calling to speak truth and cultivate peace.Through storytelling, spiritual reflection, and somatic awareness, the conversation invites listeners into a powerful understanding of intergenerational healing, collective trauma, and the evolution of consciousness required to transform inner conflict into service.Eva shares the story of her grandmother and mother—both born during times of intense violence and displacement—and describes how the experiences carried in their bodies and choices echo through generations. She reveals a profound moment of meditation in which she saw seven generations of women in her maternal lineage, each carrying a commitment that ultimately led to her own purpose: to speak truth and serve through awakening consciousness.The episode also explores the shift from trauma awareness to trauma responsibility, and how personal healing is essential for anyone seeking to lead or facilitate change.Listeners are invited to reflect on three powerful questions that guide Eva’s life and work:Who am I beyond the identities I carry?Why am I here?How can I serve?The conversation concludes with a simple but powerful nervous system practice—the Butterfly Hug—a reminder that healing begins with self-regulation, compassion, and reconnecting with the body.

Featuring Eva Dalak, hosted and produced by J'aime Rothbard.“If I am an empty cup, the last thing I want to do is serve.” - Eva DalakWe’ve just stepped into the Year of the Fire Horse — a year known in Chinese astrology for bold movement, passion, and powerful forward momentum. Fire Horse energy can mobilize us. It can awaken courage. It can stir urgency.But it can also burn us out if we’re not resourced.In this episode, Eva gives us a privileged glimpse into her three-week journey facilitating peacebuilding workshops across Israel and Palestine — and why tending to our inner state isn’t a luxury, but the foundation for long-term peace.Moving between vastly different realities — from militarized checkpoints and hosting spaces to witness intergenerational grief, returning to lush, restorative landscapes of Costa Rica where she lives part-time — Eva shares what it means to embody peace in places where peace feels almost impossible. Rather than pushing harder, she speaks about becoming steadier. More regulated. More present.The conversation offers a sacred peek into the workshops Eva was engaged in on a daily basis:  from nervous system resilience workshops with Palestinian women leaders, facilitated heart-centered dialogue between bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families through the parents circles and family forums. Eva also shares about her collaborations with Roni Oren, Dalit Eliahu and Yonathan Shimriz to carry out a key intention of Peace Activation to work with Israeli civic leaders during these intensely polarized times.Eva elucidates the difference between peace activism and Peace Activation — cultivating inner safety, regulation, and embodied presence so that our actions arise from clarity rather than reaction, denial of others' experiences, and force.In a year fueled by fire and heat, this is a conversation about tending your flame — staying resourced, connected to nature and self, and becoming the space for peace instead of burning out by fighting for it.Registration is now open for the Peace Activation 7-week Foundation Online Training Next Cohort: April 9th - May 21st, 2026Resources⁠Learn more about Peace Activation ⁠⁠Eva Dalak⁠⁠Eva's book, Dancing in the Dark⁠One Whole Peace - Eva and Dalit’s co-founded initiative Dalit Eliahu  Two fingers : A tapping song from RwandaEvents7-Day Peace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 Subscribe to the Peace Activation Newsletter to receive event updatesPodcasts Peace In the Midst of Conflict : A Conversation with DalitFrom Soldier to We Are One : Awakening Beyond Enemy Lines with Rani Oren

In this inaugural episode, Eva Dalak and producer J’aime Rothbard mark the rebirthing of Peace is Possible, ushering in the Peace Activation Podcast on the sacred anniversary of Eva’s father’s birth.  Weaving together stories of grief, dissolving of identity and judgment, and experiences that deepened her embodiment of peace, Eva affirms that “We are light that came here to experience the darkness.”Eva shares how her father’s passing initiated a profound descent that reshaped her life, how meeting her husband at Burning Man reflected soul recognition and releasing the familiar. She shares how losing her eyesight for two years left her to see her own shadows clearly, restored her inner vision and reframed how she conceived of peacework. Drawing from decades of peacework in conflict zones, Eva's appraoch to conflict transformation integrates trauma-informed leadership, spiritual psychology, embodied feminine wisdom, and somatic activation to create the pillars of her Peace Activation methodology. Peace activation goes beyond war zones. Eva reminds us that restoring peace is an inside job: we cannot wait to be saved any more than we can wait for our world leaders to create peace outside of us. Listen in to connect with this approach to reclaiming inner responsibility, and activating peace from the inside out by unifying the fragmented parts within, in this present moment.Resources:Learn more about Peace Activation Peace Activation YouTube Eva DalakEva's book, Dancing in the DarkEvents: Peace Activation Immersion Retreat in Greece at Zen Rocks, May 22-28 2026 Peace Activation 7-week training begins April 2, RSVP to [email protected]

Stay tuned, this podcast is changing its name next week! In this final episode of the Peace is Possible podcast, Eva sits down with the person who inspired her to begin her solo pursuit of podcasting. This week, she’s talking to anthropologist, writer, and activist Elana Maryles Sztokman. For 3 seasons, Eva and Elena co-hosted Women Ending War. Today, they discuss their shared experiences working in peace organizations where women are frequently at the helm. Elana shares insights into her transformative journey from a rigid upbringing that dehumanized the Palestinian existence, to becoming a peace activist and space holder to witness Palestinian pain. They reflect on their past collaborations, exploring the psychological roots of the Israel-Palestinian conflict, the current resistances to confronting the ongoing suffering of Palestinians, and the importance of internal work that arrives at the ultimate reckoning: that peace begins within. Through heartfelt dialogue, they address the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the role of education and awareness to counter unconscious and conscious dehumanization, and the necessity of individual and collective agency in creating lasting peace. Click here for Elena’s books and essays. 

”Both journalists and theater practitioners and artists and musicians –  have been some of the most powerful people that have taught me these lessons. And we often can find ourselves denigrating or dismissing creativity and imagination. We are often rewarded for a more analytical fact-based view of things, and yet that often holds us back from seeing where our lines of perception can meet.”Host Eva Dalak interviews Lena Slachmuijlder, whose ongoing journey spans from South Africa's anti-apartheid activism to pioneering efforts in media and technology-based peacebuilding. After living and working in Africa for 21 years, with many of those years in active war zones for peaceful coexistence Lena shares her experiences in fostering social justice, working with Search for Common Ground, and her current focus on the intersection of peace building and technology. Their discussion illuminates key steps about how we can reframe the impacts of tech and AI : why activating peace from within is a key step in de-polarizing social media, and why pro-social tech design can cultivate social cohesion. Lena's stories from conflict zones around the world highlight the importance of trust, dialogue, and the human capacity to change. For nearly 3 decades, Lena has been offering her unique blueprint of having worked for peace and social change, as a journalist, writer, producer, performing artist, trainer, and project director. 

In this episode of the Peace Is Possible podcast, host Eva engages in a profound conversation with Sulaiman, a Palestinian activist and co-founder of Combatants for Peace. Sulaiman shares his journey from a young boy involved in armed resistance to a proponent of non-violence and reconciliation. He reflects on his experiences in prison, where he discovered the power of non-violent struggle and the importance of humanizing narratives in conflict resolution. The discussion emphasizes the need for inner transformation and the role of cultural practices, such as Sulha, in fostering peace and healing within communities. Sulaiman's insights highlight the interconnectedness of struggles for freedom and the potential for collaboration across divides, urging listeners to recognize the power of choice in the pursuit of peace.

What if peace was as profitable as war?In this episode of Peace Is Possible, Eva speaks with Ashley Bell, a justice-minded leader shaped by the Deep South and the legacy of the civil rights movement. Ashley shares his path from public defense work to building systems that expand access, dignity, and opportunity — and why dehumanization is the first step toward violence.Together they explore worthiness, financial access, systemic design, and “Peace Activation” — peace from the inside out.

What happens when an Israeli combat soldier suddenly sees himself in the eyes of the “enemy”?In this episode, Eva sits down with Rani Oren — educator, founder of Youth of Light, and initiator of the We Are One movement and political party in Israel. Rani shares the moment in the West Bank that shattered his conditioning, opened his heart, and set him on a decades-long path of inner work, meditation, and service.Rani tells the story of Youth of Light, where at-risk youth transform discarded wax from restaurant candles into new lights — a powerful metaphor for how love, warmth, and environment can melt trauma and reveal the light within. Rani also shares his bold next step: creating We Are One as a social movement, economic initiative, and political party rooted in oneness, education, and shared humanity across Israelis and Palestinians.This conversation is for anyone who senses that real change demands both inner transformation and structural courage — and is curious what it looks like to bring spirituality, education, and politics back into one field of action.

In this powerful conversation, South African human rights lawyer and activist Pooven Moodley joins Eva to reflect on life after apartheid and what true justice and liberation mean today. Drawing from decades of grassroots organizing—from the anti-apartheid struggle to global climate and land rights movements, Pooven shares hard-won insights on power, solidarity, and the unfinished work of freedom.Together, they explore how systems of oppression evolve, what it takes to dismantle them, and why courage, compassion, and community remain the foundations of peace.✨ Listen to learn how the spirit of resistance can transform into a practice of healing, justice, and lasting changeFollow Along: https://www.peaceactivation.org/Song Eclipse by Onycs - Evrard VictorFollow his incredible work: https://soundcloud.com/onycsmusic/eclipse

When your home becomes a war zone, what does peace really mean?In this powerful episode, Eva Dalak speaks with Amira Musallam, Head of Mission for Unarmed Civilian Protection in Palestine (UCPiP). From surviving the bombing of her childhood home to leading civilian protection teams across the West Bank, Amira shares her journey of transforming pain into purpose.Together, Eva and Amira explore what it means to protect life, dignity, and humanity amid occupation — and why real peace must be rooted in justice, courage, and truth.🌿 Learn more and support UCPiP: https://linktr.ee/ucpinpalestine🎧 Follow Peace Is Possible for honest, heart-centered conversations about peace, healing, and human resilience.#PeaceIsPossible #EvaDalak #AmiraMusallam #UCPiP #Palestine #PeaceActivation #UnarmedProtection

Sharon Gaya Dolev lays out a pragmatic path to peace: build tangible regional projects, use strategic power analysis, and create economic incentives for peace. She shares her experience drafting treaty models for a weapons-free region and explains why city-led collaboration and targeted campaigns can produce immediate wins and lasting change. Sharon is the founder and Executive Director of the Middle East Treaty Organization and the founder of the Israeli Disarmament Movement.

In this episode of the Peace is Possible podcast, Eva sits down with activist and peace builder Aida al Shibli, whose work is deeply rooted in her Palestinian heritage. Together they explore the meaning of peace in times of grief and upheaval, and why true peace cannot exist without justice and accountability.Aida speaks of love as the heart of activism, the necessity of collective responsibility, and the power of re-indigenizing as a political act that reconnects us to our roots. The conversation also touches on land back movements and the call to collective healing.This dialogue is an invitation to remember that peace is not silence, it is activism, it is love, and it is the courage to carry our shared humanity forward.✨ Listen now to the full conversation.Learn more at peaceactivaiton.org

This week, Fabrice Renaudin joins the PIP Podcast to share his powerful journey from a mind-centric upbringing in France to discovering deep inner peace through body-based healing, emotional release, and connection with nature. His unique, fascia-focused trauma work emphasizes the importance of creating sacred spaces for emotional processing, building a relationship with the inner child, and embracing authentic expression.Fabrice unpacks his holistic approach to trauma healing through practices like yoga, dance, breathwork, and grounded nature connection. He explains how the body stores unresolved trauma, particularly in the fascia, and offers practical tools for emotional release, such as deep breathing, physical pressure, and movement, to access and transform stored pain.Listeners will also learn why Fabrice sees nature as a core ally in the healing process, from grounding practices to circadian alignment, and how simple, embodied rituals can lead to profound inner balance. He defines peace not as a destination, but as an ongoing, inner journey of alignment between mind, body, and spirit.🔗 Explore more of Fabrice’s teachings at eyeswithin.me or find him on YouTube.

In this conversation, Eva speaks with Nirit Oren Sternberg about what it means for women to lead where war fails. They explore how trauma, denial, and militarization perpetuate cycles of violence—and how women’s leadership, presence, and courage offer a path to connection and peace.From grassroots organizing to international advocacy, Nirit shares her vision of inclusive peace building rooted in dignity, justice, and shared humanity. This dialogue is an invitation to move beyond polarization into a culture of responsibility and hope.✦ Subscribe for more episodes on peace, conflict transformation, and global healing.🌐 evadalak.me

On this episode of Peace Is Possible, Eva Dalak is joined by peace builder and educator Huda Abarqub for a powerful conversation about narrative, identity, and resilience in the midst of ongoing trauma and violence in Palestine. Huda shares her journey from shaping Palestine’s first national curriculum to working internationally in peace education and conflict transformation.Together, Eva and Huda explore the role of education as a foundation for peace, how reclaiming the Palestinian narrative is essential to combat misconceptions, and why women and collective action remain at the heart of meaningful change. They also discuss the urgent need to redefine leadership so that it reflects justice, dignity, and the lived realities of communities on the ground.This dialogue is not only a testament to survival against all odds it’s a call to reclaim peace and hope as active forces for transformation.✨ Subscribe for more conversations on peace, conflict transformation, and global healing.🌐 Learn more at Evadalak.me and https://peaceactivation.org/

In this episode of Peace is Possible, Eva Dalak is joined by her dear friend and collaborator, Dalit Eliahu, for a conversation that embodies the heart of this movement.Born in the same city and year, but from different sides of history — Eva of Palestinian descent and Dalit of Jewish descent — the two first met through their shared studies in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica. That meeting planted the seeds for a partnership built not on identity, but on shared humanity and a commitment to inner and outer peace.Together they reflect on their 14-year journey: navigating conflict and reconciliation, creating safe spaces for transformation, and learning how peace can be practiced even in the midst of chaos, war, and division. This episode is a testament that peace isn’t about avoiding tension, but about choosing love, trust, and growth again and again.

On this episode of Peace is Possible, host Eva Dalak is honored to welcome Ran Kalif, a therapist, lecturer, and pioneer of natural medicine in Israel with over 30 years of experience and more than 200,000 patients treated.Eva and Ran dive into the deep roots of conflict and survival-based thinking — exploring how fear, scarcity, and trauma fuel wars and divisions. Together they open a conversation on how peace is not something we fight for, but something we activate from within, creating ripple effects in families, communities, and across borders.This dialogue embodies the mission of Peace Activation: to unify inner healing with collective transformation, making peace not only possible but inevitable.Learn more about Eva’s work: peaceactivation.org🌿 Learn more about Ran: rankalif.life

On this episode of Peace is Possible host Eva Dalak welcomes internationally recognized physician and thought leader Dr. Zach Bush as her guest. Together they explore the roots of conflict, the "original wound" of our disconnection from nature, and how healing through presence, connection, and the feminine principle can activate true peace.This conversation dives into the patterns that perpetuate conflict and how humanity can step beyond the victim–perpetrator–savior cycle. Eva and Zach discuss the role of nature as a unifying language, the importance of reconnecting with the feminine principle, and practices that support deep emotional and planetary healing. The dialogue offers not just insights but a vision for collective transformation rooted in natural law and human connection.Eva Dalak is a Palestinian-Israeli peace activator, international consultant, and women’s empowerment coach. She is the founder of Peace Activation, a global initiative rooted in the belief that sustainable peace begins within.Dr. Zach Bush, MD is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care. He is a leading educator on the microbiome and its link to human and ecological health. As founder of the Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint, he advocates for root-cause solutions that restore both human vitality and the planet. His work blends science, nature, and systemic healing in a vision for personal and planetary transformation.

What does it mean to activate peace from within — while living through occupation, violence, and global disconnection? In this profound and deeply honest episode, host Eva Dalak is joined by Sami Awad, Palestinian peace activist, author, and Co-Director of Nonviolence International. Based in Bethlehem, Palestine, Sami is a globally respected advocate for nonviolent resistance, known for his work building a future grounded in equality, human rights, and healing.Sami is the founder of Holy Land Trust, established in 1995 to advance Palestinian justice through nonviolence. At Nonviolence International, he leads global programs focused on training, trauma resilience, and leadership development. A graduate of American University’s School of International Service, Sami has spent decades teaching and embodying the power of sacred activism.Together, Eva and Sami explore the intersection of inner transformation and political resistance — inviting listeners into a deeper reckoning with fear, grief, and the collective trauma we must face to make peace possible.This episode flows through powerful themes, including:᯽ The Myth of Inner Peace Without Outer Engagement – Confronting injustice with grounded presence᯽ The Role of Collective Trauma – How unhealed pain fuels cycles of violence᯽ Sacred Activism and the Inner Journey – Why real peace requires deep inner work᯽  Peace as Resistance – Challenging systems built on supremacy, fear, and denial᯽  Dismantling Illusions – Beyond the facades of diplomacy and false reconciliation᯽ The Prisoner Mindset – Internalized oppression and the call to unity᯽  Reclaiming Christ Consciousness – Spiritual awakening as a path to global justice᯽  The Great Awakening – Moving from manipulation and separation toward collective liberationThis episode is more than a dialogue — it’s a call to action rooted in integrity, compassion, and courageous truth.Listen now and share this episode with those ready to awaken, activate, and act.𑁍  Stay Connected with Sami Awad and his work: https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/ 𖥸  For Contact & Further Resources:᯽ Visit: ⁠Peaceactivation.org⁠᯽ Email: [email protected] ᯽ Visit or Email: ⁠Evadalak.me⁠ to connect with Eva directly᯽ Explore Eva’s Linktree to stay connected on her work: https://linktr.ee/evadalak᯽ Read Eva's articles on Substack: The Other Narrative: theothernarrative.substack.com𖥸  The Peace is Possible Podcast is available on Spotify, Youtube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://shorturl.at/s1D1W 

In this powerful and deeply human episode, host Eva Dalak welcomes Magda Zenon, a Greek Cypriot peace activist, feminist, and storyteller. Together, they explore the complexities of peacebuilding across divided communities — highlighting the importance of challenging normalized narratives and reclaiming spaces for truth-telling and human dignity.This episode moves fluidly between themes of trauma-informed dialogue, gendered experiences of war, and the institutional failures that hinder progress in peace efforts. Magda and Eva do not shy away from difficult truths, but offer hope through the creation of safe and brave spaces for authentic expression:᯽ Cyprus: A Divided Island, A Shared History – Personal reflections on legacy and longing᯽ Challenging the Status Quo – Breaking free from normalized conflict narratives᯽ Feminism Beyond Inclusion – Reimagining peace beyond binary frameworks᯽ Storytelling as Medicine – Healing through empathy and lived truth᯽ Where Identity Meets Conflict – Navigating gender, nationalism, and belonging᯽ The Hidden Labor of Peace – Honoring the emotional work of women changemakers᯽ When Peace Efforts Fall Short – Lessons from the Israeli-Palestinian frontline᯽ Trauma-Informed Dialogue – Holding space for truth across divides᯽ Presence as Resistance – Vulnerability and the power of being seen᯽ Women Against Patriarchy – Voices rising to rewrite peace itselfJoin us in amplifying stories that matter. Share this episode and support spaces where truth, compassion, and justice can thrive!𑁍  Stay Connected with Magda Zenon and her work: https://shorturl.at/mYFkW𖥸  The Peace is Possible Podcast is available on Spotify, Youtube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/peaceactivation𖥸  For Contact & Further Resources:᯽ Visit: ⁠Peaceactivation.org⁠᯽ Email: [email protected] ᯽ Visit or Email: ⁠Evadalak.me⁠ to connect with Eva directly᯽ Explore Eva’s Linktree to stay connected on her work: https://linktr.ee/evadalak᯽ Read Eva's articles on Substack: The Other Narrative: theothernarrative.substack.com

What happens when a Palestinian peace worker and a philosopher of interbeing sit down in the midst of conflict? You get a conversation that refuses to look away — and instead asks: What if peace was as profitable as war?In this powerful launch episode of the Peace Activation Podcast, host Eva Dalak and guest speaker Charles Eisenstein journey through 16 chapters of raw insight and transformative inquiry:᯽ The Call for Peace Amidst Conflict – Speaking truth during genocide ᯽ Understanding Diverse Perspectives – Peace isn't one-sided ᯽ The Role of Trauma in Peace Activism – Why healing is foundational ᯽ The Complexity of Blame – Beyond right and wrong ᯽ Hope as Action – Reclaiming agency in the face of despair ᯽ The Land and Its People – Shared humanity, not competing narratives ᯽ The Dissonance of Narratives – When truths collide ᯽ The Power of Words and Beliefs – Language as architecture of reality ᯽ The Need for Understanding and Empathy – Peace begins with listening ᯽ The Illusion of Separation and Control – Why we feel divided ᯽ Creating a New Narrative for Peace – Not just ideas, but design ᯽ Understanding the Full Humanity of the Enemy – A radical act of courage ᯽ Creating Conditions for Compassion – Even when it feels impossible ᯽ Safe Spaces for Trauma-Processing – Holding pain, not bypassing it ᯽ Dignity in Healing – Making space for complexity and grace ᯽ Transmutation of Consciousness – From fear to connection ᯽ Activating Peace through Small Steps – Daily choices, global impactThis is more than a conversation. It’s an invitation to co-create a different future — one rooted in empathy, dignity, and shared humanity.Listen now and join the movement to activate peace from within!𑁍  Find out more on how we can activate sustainable peace in a war-torn world by reading my article "Making Peace as Profitable as War" and support us on Substack:https://evadalak.substack.com/p/making-peace-as-profitable-as-war 𖥸  The Peace is Possible Podcast is available on Spotify, Youtube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts: ⁠https://linktr.ee/peaceactivation⁠𖥸  For Contact & Further Resources:᯽ Visit: ⁠Peaceactivation.org⁠᯽ Email: [email protected] ᯽ Visit or Email: ⁠Evadalak.me⁠ to connect with Eva directly᯽ Explore Eva’s Linktree to stay connected on her work: https://linktr.ee/evadalak᯽ Read Eva's articles on Substack: The Other Narrative: theothernarrative.substack.com