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Juan Santoyo - Practice and Peace

· 57 min

Episode Juan Santoyo - Practice and Peace

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In this episode, Wendy speaks with contemplative researcher and social activist Juan Santoyo. Juan's work sits at the intersection of basic neuroscience and community-based programs; his central interest is in understanding the factors that are needed for peace and healing—both in the brain, and in the world. This conversation covers many topics, including:

• his path into contemplative research; • neurophenomenology; • life in Colombia and reflections on the peace process; • working with ex-combatants through community engaged research; • Indigenous practices to connect with land and ancestors; • working with difficult emotions; • self-forgiveness; • the lack of land and ancestor practices in the West; • how oppressive systems impact the sense of self; • why contemplation matters for justice and equity work; • integrating basic neuroscience with healing in the world; • and investigating what is needed for peace.

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