Silence and Struggle: The Filmmaker on 'Quiet Voices in a Noisy World' (Ft. Alan Govaner)

In this powerful episode, we sit down with writer, poet, filmmaker, and community advocate Alan Govaner for a profound discussion that bridges art and history. Alan shares his journey, beginning with a fascinating segment on how writers "become vintage" like fine wine.

The conversation then moves to Alan’s dedicated work within African American communities in the U.S., including his effort to showcase a generation of African American photographers at the Jasper museum. We dive deep into his documentary, "Quiet Voices in a Noisy World: The Struggle for Change in Jasper, Texas," which explores the heart of a community scarred by tragedy and fueled by resilience.

Alan provides essential context, discussing the painful history of the James Byrd Jr. lynching and the lasting impact of the slave narrative documented in the 90s book "Untold Story." This is a conversation about art as activism, the profound resolve of people striving for freedom, and the critical importance of keeping "quiet voices" heard in a noisy world.

-The call to climb

- James Robbins

- What is lyrical poetry?

This episode takes a deep dive into the obstacles holding us back from our true potential with author and personal growth strategist James Robbins. Drawing from the core themes of his transformative fable, The Call to Climb, Robbins explains that the path to fulfillment isn't found in external goals, but through internal self-discovery.

The conversation explores powerful psychological "gems" by connecting modern personal growth with the timeless wisdom of Carl Jung's analytical psychology. Robbins discusses the critical role of the unconscious in shaping our reality, introducing:

The "Copy-Paste Life": How recurring patterns and plateaus are signs of an unconscious loop that keeps us stuck, preventing us from realizing our highest purpose.

The "Appointment with the Soul": A concept, inspired by Jungian thought, that calls us to intentional introspection and self-knowledge to break free from fear and external expectations.

Discover how confronting your unconscious is the key to clarity, courage, and ultimately, an enriched journey toward your authentic self.

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The Call to Climb

Books

Nine Minutes on Monday

The Call to Climb

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In this exclusive interview, host Alex Murdock (The MadPo3t) sits down with the visionary poet Katerina Stoykova to dissect the core statement of her artistic life: "Creating poetry is a private work by public consumption."

Katerina opens up about the solitude required to craft deeply authentic verse and the unexpected shift when that vulnerability is released to the world. She shares powerful insights on resilience and the human experience, detailing the many lives she has helped through her unique platform. Learn how Katerina leveraged her private poetry into a public service, proving that the deepest personal truths are often the most universally valuable.