38 min
Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing with Dr. Dominica McBride Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing
Episode 154 with Dr. Dominica McBride
Topics Discussed
[00:08:10] Creating community through healing. [00:08:50] Youth, safety, thriving community economy. [00:21:29] Healing as a leadership skill. [00:37:22] Community impact and growth. Healing plays a vital role in personal and community transformation, as discussed in the podcast episode featuring Dr. Dominica McBride. Dr. McBride underscores the significance of healing in the context of leadership development and community empowerment, drawing from her own upbringing in a small rural town marked by both positive and negative community dynamics, including racism and discrimination. These experiences shaped her understanding of the impact of community dynamics, sparking her interest in psychology and community healing.
Dr. McBride's organization, BECOME, is dedicated to fostering community transformation and collective healing. Through their work with organizations and individuals, they strive to address deep-seated issues that hinder communities and individuals from thriving. Their approach involves developing solutions, strategies, and shared aspirations to bring about positive change. Evaluation and research are utilized to track progress and ensure success in building flourishing communities.
Healing is woven into the fabric of the organization's efforts at both the organizational and neighborhood levels. Dr. McBride stresses the importance of healing as a leadership skill, underscoring the need for individuals to confront internal struggles, trauma, and obstacles to unlock their full potential as leaders and change agents. The healing process is viewed as essential for individuals to embrace their power and make positive contributions to their communities.
Moreover, the podcast delves into the value of pausing and reflecting, allowing individuals to process emotions, insights, and experiences. By incorporating healing practices into leadership development, individuals can cultivate resilience, empathy, and self-awareness—qualities crucial for effective leadership and community transformation.
In essence, integrating healing into leadership development is pivotal for personal growth, community empowerment, and collective transformation. By acknowledging and addressing internal wounds, individuals can become more effective leaders, fostering positive change and nurturing thriving communities.
The podcast episode also highlights the profound impact intentional pauses can have on our well-being. Dr. Dominica McBride emphasizes the importance of pausing in our lives to reflect, heal, and grow. She shares an instance where her team engaged in circle practice, incorporating a pause with the use of chimes to facilitate deeper reflection and emotional processing. This intentional pause allowed individuals to tap into deep wisdom, sit with tension, and fully absorb shared experiences.
Additionally, the concept of the "pregnant pause" is discussed, emphasizing how pauses can lead to significant outcomes. The host of the podcast acknowledges the power of pausing in her own life, taking breaks from social media to focus on specific goals and projects. By intentionally stepping back from distractions and taking time to pause, she was able to manifest new opportunities and delve deeper into her passions, such as art curation.
Incorporating intentional pauses into our daily routines can promote self-care, mental clarity, and personal growth. By allowing ourselves the space to pause, reflect, and process our experiences, we create opportunities for healing and transformation. Pauses serve as moments of introspection, enabling us to connect with our inner selves, identify areas for improvement, and set intentions for the future. Ultimately, intentional pauses can lead to deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal development.
Dreams Realized Through Perseverance, Passion, and Dedication
Becoming Changemakers: Transforming Lives Through Collective Healing
Episode 154 with Dr. Dominica McBride
Topics Discussed
[00:08:10] Creating community through healing. [00:08:50] Youth, safety, thriving community economy. [00:21:29] Healing as a leadership skill. [00:37:22] Community impact and growth. Healing plays a vital role in personal and community transformation, as discussed in the podcast episode featuring Dr. Dominica McBride. Dr. McBride underscores the significance of healing in the context of leadership development and community empowerment, drawing from her own upbringing in a small rural town marked by both positive and negative community dynamics, including racism and discrimination. These experiences shaped her understanding of the impact of community dynamics, sparking her interest in psychology and community healing.
Dr. McBride's organization, BECOME, is dedicated to fostering community transformation and collective healing. Through their work with organizations and individuals, they strive to address deep-seated issues that hinder communities and individuals from thriving. Their approach involves developing solutions, strategies, and shared aspirations to bring about positive change. Evaluation and research are utilized to track progress and ensure success in building flourishing communities.
Healing is woven into the fabric of the organization's efforts at both the organizational and neighborhood levels. Dr. McBride stresses the importance of healing as a leadership skill, underscoring the need for individuals to confront internal struggles, trauma, and obstacles to unlock their full potential as leaders and change agents. The healing process is viewed as essential for individuals to embrace their power and make positive contributions to their communities.
Moreover, the podcast delves into the value of pausing and reflecting, allowing individuals to process emotions, insights, and experiences. By incorporating healing practices into leadership development, individuals can cultivate resilience, empathy, and self-awareness—qualities crucial for effective leadership and community transformation.
In essence, integrating healing into leadership development is pivotal for personal growth, community empowerment, and collective transformation. By acknowledging and addressing internal wounds, individuals can become more effective leaders, fostering positive change and nurturing thriving communities.
The podcast episode also highlights the profound impact intentional pauses can have on our well-being. Dr. Dominica McBride emphasizes the importance of pausing in our lives to reflect, heal, and grow. She shares an instance where her team engaged in circle practice, incorporating a pause with the use of chimes to facilitate deeper reflection and emotional processing. This intentional pause allowed individuals to tap into deep wisdom, sit with tension, and fully absorb shared experiences.
Additionally, the concept of the "pregnant pause" is discussed, emphasizing how pauses can lead to significant outcomes. The host of the podcast acknowledges the power of pausing in her own life, taking breaks from social media to focus on specific goals and projects. By intentionally stepping back from distractions and taking time to pause, she was able to manifest new opportunities and delve deeper into her passions, such as art curation.
Incorporating intentional pauses into our daily routines can promote self-care, mental clarity, and personal growth. By allowing ourselves the space to pause, reflect, and process our experiences, we create opportunities for healing and transformation. Pauses serve as moments of introspection, enabling us to connect with our inner selves, identify areas for improvement, and set intentions for the future. Ultimately, intentional pauses can lead to deeper self-awareness, emotional healing, and personal development.
Dreams Realized Through Perseverance, Passion, and Dedication
38 min