01 Welcome to our virtual practice space -- what to expect from Healing Justice Podcast

On this first episode of Healing Justice Podcast, creator and host Kate Werning talks us through the vision, the story behind the podcast, why this why now, and invites you to join in the journey. Whether you are grappling with questions about social justice, community organizing, social movements, self care / collective care / community care, trauma and resilience, wellness and healing, activism, sustianability or more... we hope you will gather around the campfire with us and share your stories, perspectives, victories and challenges. Check out the incredible guests and topics we'll be featuring and sign up for the email list to hear when new episodes drop at www.healingjustice.org Let us know there about the questions, topics, and people you want to hear from next! As a brand new podcast, we need you to subscribe, give a 5-star rating, and share a positive review to help us continue. Join us in the sustainbility and viability of this project and subscribe, rate, & review now!   REFERRED TO IN THIS EPISODE Origins of the term 'healing justice': Cara Page and Kindred Healing Justice Collective, the 2010 US Social Forum in Detroit, Healing Justice work in the Black Lives Matter Network, and Quaker criminal justice reform/prison abolition campaigns. you do not have to be a firefor every mountain blocking you. you could be a waterand soft river your way to freedom too. -- options by nayyirah waheed   JOIN THE COMMUNITY  Follow us on Instagram @healingjustice & like our Facebook page We pay for all costs out-of-pocket and this podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help us cover our costs by becoming a sponsor at patreon.com/healingjustice   THANK YOU Mixed and produced by Zach Meyer at the COALROOM Intro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’Brien