Today on the Rose Woman Podcast, social psychologist Lucy Caldwell joins us and shares how small groups can create transformative social change, bridging divides and reimagining our collective potential. She is passionate about bringing people together, even in tough times. She believes that despite living in a culture of fear and facing countless challenges, we have a powerful way forward: by connecting with each other and building grassroots momentum. Her approach isn't about dwelling on problems, but creating an optimistic movement that unites people and helps them discover their collective strength. By drawing communities together and empowering them from the ground up, she sees real potential for positive change.

Join us as we explore Lucy's inspiring work of awakening human potential, fostering empathy, and creating a more compassionate, inclusive world—one collaborative circle at a time.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Formation of Impact Circles and Lucy’s Focus on Social Psychology
• The Role of Social Media and Polarization
• Empathy and the Polarization Effect in Group Dynamics
• The Impact of Social Media Algorithms on Societal Polarization
• COVID-19 Pandemic and The Burning Man Experience
• The Structure and Goals of Impact Circles and Community Building
• The Future of Human Connection and Technology
• The Potential of AI to Enhance Human Potential and the Importance of Maintaining Authenticity
• The Need for Innovative Experiments and Research on Resource Distribution and Community Resilience
• Vision for Impact Circles as a Global Community Platform Supporting Changemakers

Helpful links:

• Lucy Caldwell - Founder of Life Revealed
• John Hagel
• Yarrow Kraner
• Dale Dougherty
• Gary Wolf
• Bending the Bow: How Ordinary People Spark Visionary Social Movements by Christine Mason

Christine Marie Mason

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Founder, Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body Care

Host, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation

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We're living through intense times, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed. In this solo episode, Christine guides us through the landscape of human resilience, exploring how to stay present and loving during challenging times. Through breathwork, personal insights, and historical perspectives, she offers a compassionate guide to understanding overwhelm, collective grief, and personal resilience.

Tune in and remember: You are not alone. You are part of a long, beautiful lineage of humans who have faced darkness and continued to love.

Listen now and let yourself be held.

In this episode, we cover:

• Signs and Symptoms of Being Overwhelmed
• Collective Grief and Historical Patterns
• Thanatos and Eros: Opposing Forces
• The Role of Eros in Human Experience
• The three psycho spiritual skills for chaotic times
• The Quiet Rage of the Responsible
• Tending to Overwhelm in the Human Body
• Bending the Bow: The Arc of the Visionary
• Living in the Field of No Make Wrong

Helpful links:

• Bending the Bow: How Ordinary People Spark Visionary Social Movement by Christine Mason
• Episode # 138: The Eros Sutras with Nicole Daedone
• Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor
• Order The 9 Lives of Woman at The Rosebud Woman (Print) and on Amazon (Digital), Available NOW
• Subscribe to the Museletter on Substack
• Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @christinemariemason
• Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify

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Today, we're exploring the profound wisdom of Richard Bock - a master of breath work, aquatic body healing, and spiritual exploration. Richard brings over 40 years of personal inquiry into practices that unlock our deepest potential. From wandering through India as a young seeker to developing the Quantum Light Breath technique, he's dedicated his life to helping people reconnect with their authentic selves. In this episode, we'll journey through Richard's remarkable story - from his exploration through India and radical experiments in consciousness to his current work in Soma Rasa, exploring how breath, presence, and emotional awareness can transform our human experience. Get ready for an intimate, powerful conversation about healing, liberation, and the extraordinary capacity of the human heart.

In this episode, we cover:

• Introduction to Quantum Light Breath
• Incredible Stories of Early Seeking, overland travels to India and Spiritual Exploration
• Experiences with the Hare Krishna Movement
• The move to Harbin Hot Springs and his training in aquatic bodywork and breath work
• The principles of Quantum Light Breath and its benefits
• Teachings on Emotions, Breath, and Healing
• The Benefits of conscious, connected breathing and how it increases vitality
• The Difference between catharsis and healing
• The Concept of Soma Rasa
• The Importance of presence and staying present with emotions
• How to begin breathwork as a transformation modality

Helpful links:

• Richard Bock
• Free Quantum Light Breath sessions HERE
• The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge
• Siddharta
• Order The 9 Lives of Woman at The Rosebud Woman (Print) and on Amazon (Digital), NOW AVAILABLE
• Living Tantra Retreat: On May 14-19, 2025, join for a 6-day in-person retreat at the Art of Living Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains, NC. With Adam Bauer and Viraja Prema
• Read Release. by Christine on Substack.

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