There’s something timeless about setting out on foot and letting the rhythm of walking open up new ways of seeing the world—and ourselves. In this episode, Christine is joined by pilgrimage leaders Adam Bauer, Kyle Buckley, Renee Blodgett and Lisa Kalfus to explore the meaning and magic of pilgrimage, from the sacred caves of southern France to the vibrant trails of India and beyond.

You’ll hear personal stories, reflections on the power of walking with intention, and insights into how these journeys can bring us closer to the land and with each other.

Press play and join us on the path.

In this episode, we cover:

• Pilgrimage in the South of France and India
• Embodied Thinking and Devotion
• Reconnection to the Earth
• Rupert Sheldrake and the Historical Context of Pilgrimage in England
• Modern Pilgrimage and Its Renaissance
• The Importance of Place and the Personal Mood
• Gratitude and Acceptance
• The Importance of Walking
• The Stages of a Pilgrimage
• Transformative Impact of the Camino
• Preparation and Integration in Pilgrimage
• Rest and Integration
• Local Landscapes
• The Concept of Becoming Indigenous to a Bio-Region
• The Role of Rituals and Seasonal Shifts in Pilgrimage
• The Antidote to a Culture of Constant Departure
• Invitation to Resacralization and Walking as Prayer

Helpful links:

• British Pilgrimage Trust
• Adam Bauer - Return to the Sacred: An Indian Pilgrimage with Adam Bauer on January 24-February 5, 2026
• Lisa Kalfus
• Kyle Buckley
• Renee Blodgett - Author of Magdalene’s Journey. Join Blue Soul Retreat in Southern France with Mary Magdalene on Sept 16-24, 2025

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Join us today for an extraordinary conversation with William Ury, one of the world's most respected voices in negotiation and conflict transformation. In this powerful episode, William shares insights from decades of peacemaking work, exploring how imagination, deep listening, and inner peace can transform seemingly intractable conflicts.

A founding member of the Harvard Negotiation Project, William has served as a negotiation advisor to corporations, governments, and international organizations. He has mediated complex conflicts from family disputes to high-stakes international conflicts, including work in the Middle East, Russia, and other challenging global contexts.

William holds a B.A. in industrial engineering from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant who has dedicated his career to helping people and organizations transform conflict into cooperation. Through his work, he continues to inspire individuals and leaders to find innovative paths to peace and understanding.

He is the author of several groundbreaking books, including the international bestseller "Getting to Yes" and his latest work "Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict".

Listen now and expand your vision of what's possible.

In this episode, we cover:

• Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking
• Inner Negotiation: the Role of Personal Transformation in Achieving Outer Peace
• The Power of Listening
• Story time: Working with former Venezualan President Hugo Chavez
• Polarization and the Role of Media
• Walking and Pilgrimage
• The Essence of Humanity is Hospitality
• The Abraham Path Initiative
• The Benefits of Walking and Pilgrimage
• How to Be and What to Do in the Middle of a Crisis
• The Role of Imagination in Overcoming Conflict and Envisioning a Better Future
• The Role of Poetry in Peace

Helpful links:

• William Ury - Author, Mediator, and Co-Founder, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Instagram @williamlury
• Facebook @williamurygty
• Subscribe to Newsletter
• Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In
• POSSIBLE: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict
• The Abraham Path Initiative
• Outwitted by Edwin Markham
• Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor

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Dear Rosies,

In this week’s episode of the Rose Woman, we explore the foundations of human flourishing with Dr. Darcia Narvaez, a groundbreaking researcher who bridges neuroscience, anthropology, and evolutionary wisdom. Dr. Narvaez is an explorer of human potential, asking profound questions about how early experiences shape our moral development, well-being, and connection to the world around us.

Dr. Narvaez examines how early life experiences (the evolved nest) influence moral functioning and well-being in children and adults. Questions that interest her include: How does early experience shape human nature? What can sustainable indigenous societies teach the modern world? What types of moral orientations do individuals develop in species-typical and atypical environments? What is indigenous ecological wisdom, and how do we cultivate it? How can educators and parents foster optimal development, well-being, and communal imagination?

Her 2014 book won the 2015 William James Book Award from the APA and the 2017 Expanded Reason Award for research. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Psychological Association, and the American Educational Research Association. She hosts the website EvolvedNest.org and is president of KindredMedia.org.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to Raise a Baby in Line with Natural Human Biology
• How to Bond Like a Wise Parent
• Exploring Moral Development and Trauma
• What to Do if you Missed Out on This
• The Concept of Evolved Nest and its Key Components
• Modern Applications and Cultural Obstacles
• The Role of Nature and Play in Healing
• Indigenous Wisdom and Evolutionary Insights

Helpful links:

• Darcia Narvaez, PhD - Professor of Psychology Emerita, Psychology Department
• The Evolved Nest (Evolved Developmental Niche) (academic papers)
• Co-Founder, EvolvedNest.Org (podcasts, info, and monthly newsletter)
• The Evolved Nest: Nature's Way of Raising Children and Creating Connected Communities
• Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigenous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth
• Restoring Human Nature article by Darcia on Substack The Nested Pathway

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