Recorded live at the NASW National Conference in Chicago, Episode 22 of the Revolutionary Social Work Podcast features Rev Love — yogi, musician, activist, and founder of Yoga for Activists — in a powerful dialogue on liberation, healing, and political prisoners.

Rev Love shares her decades-long connection to Dr. Mutulu Shakur, her work bringing sound healing into carceral spaces like Rikers Island, and her philosophy that true revolution begins within. Alongside host Professor Ace and guest Jerome MT, the conversation dives into revolutionary love, creating community outside oppressive systems, and the integrity required to hold space for deep healing.

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We explore:

How to honor political prisoners and carry forward their legacies

The intersection of yoga, sound healing, and social justicePracticing revolutionary social work outside the profession

The personal and collective transformation needed for lasting change

Whether you’re a social worker, activist, healer, or anyone committed to justice, this episode will challenge, inspire, and ground you.

🎙 Listen, reflect, and keep walking the path toward liberation.

Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 Alicia & Ace Introduction – Social Work Outside the Status Quo

05:59 Theme Song

06:39 Live from NASW Chicago – Introducing Rev Love

07:22 Meeting Dr. Mutulu Shakur & Revolutionary Love

12:05 Honoring Mutulu’s Legacy Through Everyday Actions

12:21 Yoga, Activism, and Extending Practice Beyond the Mat

14:22 Revolution as Personal Transformation

15:18 Interconnected Struggles and Holistic Change

18:41 Sound Healing as Practice, Not Trend

21:13 The Science and Power of Frequency & Vibration

23:47 Honoring Traditional Practices with Integrity

25:11 Trauma, Sound Healing, and Holding Space Responsibly

29:47 Noise, Environment, and Self-Regulation Tools

31:36 Power in the Practice – Building Resilience Alone

35:19 Consistency Over Quick Fixes

36:16 Sound Healing in Healthcare & Insurance Challenges

38:35 Alternative Wellness in Social Work Contexts

42:33 Discovering Your Home Frequency

44:15 Discomfort, Healing, and Energy Shifts

46:10 Tools for Navigating Challenging Frequencies

48:20 Sound Healing at Rikers Island

51:22 Connecting with Incarcerated People

54:28 Every Prisoner as a Political Prisoner

56:15 Revolution Beyond Reform – Building Our Own Systems

1:03:01 Breath, Humming, and Nervous System Regulation

1:04:28 Childhood Story – Humming to Heal Pain

1:06:55 Making the Road by Walking It

1:08:09 Youth, Leadership, and Revolutionary Action

1:09:14 Reflections on Tupac and Lost Potential

1:09:24 Closing Gratitude & Revolutionary Love

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