EP 22: Embodying Change and Building Transformative Community with Jezz Chung (Part 1)

How can we dream towards a world of liberation? 

In this month’s episode, guest Jezz Chung shares deep wisdom rooted in embodiment, practice, and community. Offering personal stories of how they came to find their community and calling in the world, Jezz reminds listeners that as we change ourselves, we can also change the world. This conversation draws deeply on liberatory dreams, and is a great starting point for those looking to find ways to dedicate their lives to divesting from harm and investing in care. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Embodiment practices and how they can shape our lives
• What it means to act in solidarity with Palestine 
• Neurodivergence and how it shapes world views 
• How we can filling our own cups in order to better contribute to movements
• How to find collaborative interconnected communities rooted in justice 
• Jezz’s new book! This Way to Change  
• Turning points for society and individuals 
• How to resist the urgency of ambition 
• Jezz’s concrete advice for listeners on finding their superpowers! 

Jezz Chung is a multidisciplinary artist and internationally-recognized thought leader based in New York City. You can find their debut book This Way to Change here. 

Follow Jezz! 
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jezzchung
Website: https://www.jezzchung.com/
X: https://twitter.com/jezzchung

References:
Filmmaker and Activist Tourmaline on How to Freedom Dream | Vogue
Freedom Dreams by Robin D.G. Kelley
Adrienne Maree Brown
Prentis Hemphill
Mariame Kaba
Grace Lee Boggs, Activist And American Revolutionary, Turns 100 : Code Switch : NPR