The Omni-Win Project Podcast Duncan Autrey

Join host Duncan Autrey in a special Thanksgiving episode of the Omni-win Project Podcast. In this soul-stirring solo session, Duncan revisits a crucial message from a previous Thanksgiving episode, emphasizing its heightened relevance amidst our current political climate and looming election year. Delve into an enlightening exploration of Thanksgiving's complex history and its potential as a tool for healing political divisions. Discover three transformative ways to celebrate this holiday, transcending the traditional narratives and fostering a future where everyone truly wins. Let's gather around the table of understanding and co-create a brighter, more united tomorrow. Sign up to get future information: omniwin.substack.com/p/thanksgiving-2023 Join the Omni-Win Think Tank. Become a patron at patreon.com/omniwin.

Host Duncan Autrey is back, energized from a year of growth and pivotal experiences. This season, he'll share insights from his work a whole movement of people collaborating to advance and amplify political healing and democratic innovation. Season 2, aligning with the 2024 election year, promises a mix of solo episodes, discussions, and highlights from the Omni-Win Project Think Tank. Join the conversation and become a part of the Think Tank at patreon.com/omniwin Learn more at: omniwinproject.com and duncanautrey.comRead at Substack: omniwin.substack.comWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/@omniwin

Duncan Autrey returns with Season 2 of the Omni-Win Project Podcast, and the striving towards political healing and democratic innovation continues. Get ready for a season focused on the 2024 elections, with diverse formats and actionable insights. Subscribe now to join us on this transformative journey.patreon.com/omniwin

Many US Americans love to celebrate Thanksgiving and their traditions but it is also a time of mourning for Indigenous people. Discover the true history behind the Thanksgiving and how we can use this holiday as a way to co-create a better future for our nation. During this episode, Duncan will share with you three respectful ways in which we can celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect on this holiday to better ourselves and our society. Episode Highlights:The history of Thanksgiving & differences between pilgrims and puritansWhy Thanksgiving is important to our nation and our futureWe are stuck in how to understand the history of our country and one place we're struggling a lot is the story of thanksgiving.Thanksgiving can help us heal our nation and orient ourselves to a future that inspires us without anyone needing to give up on their favorite recipe or sense of tradition.Harvest festivals are a time to remember the relationship with the seasons, the land and the ultra rare gift of life.Facing past harms, understanding the impact, apologizing, making amends is a process that not only is healing to all involved, it also is critical for becoming the best version of ourselves.The origin of the story of "Mary Had A Little Lamb"How to break the cycle of violence Resources MentionedFind Out Natives of Your LandAll other resources are in the footnotes of the Substack Essay  Where else can you find this episode? Looking for more resources from this episode, head over the Substack to read the full essay and resource links mentioned throughoutOr check it out on Youtube Social Links:Facebook: https://facebook.com/omniwinprojectInstagram: https://instagram.com/omni.winTwitter: https://twitter.com/omni_winLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/omni-winSubstack : https://omniwin.substack.com/Website: http://www.omni-win.com

“Trauma is the glue that holds polarization in place.”In this classic Fractal Friends episode re-release, Duncan speaks with David Brubaker about the depth of polarization. They discuss the importance of honoring each others’ (and our own) dignity, even when we don’t agree with each other. Empathy is a valuable tool we can use to understand other perspectives and ask questions that produce profound answers.David and Duncan delve deep into how trauma impacts polarization, including our epigenetics. That’s why it’s so important to know how to deal with trauma appropriately and recognize its wider effect on all of us. David explains how people choose their side regardless of how much sense the other side makes. He tells an anecdote about Israel and Palestine where one side shunned their own idea because they thought it came from the other.Polarization is real and dangerous, and it’s up to us to understand and fix the rift it creates.  Episode Highlights:Learn the definition of polarization and the different levels of conflict.Discover the importance of honoring each other’s dignity, even when we don’t agree. Learn about the history of Mennonites and their involvement in conflict resolution. David explains how polarized people choose their side, regardless of the logic presented by the other side. Duncan and David discuss the history that’s led to polarization. Uncover why avoiding conflict isn’t the answer.Learn why trauma makes polarization worse and why it’s important to understand how to deal with it.David explains why Confederate statues were built in the South. Understand why epigenetics might cause people of color to run from the police. About this episode's guest:David Brubaker is a Dean at the School of Social Sciences and Professions at Eastern Mennonite University. He’s also a Professor of Sociology, and the author of several publications, including a book called When the Center Does Not Hold: Leading in an Age of Polarization. David has consulted or trained with over 100 organizations worldwide. He’s served with several community development and conflict transformation organizations for over four decades. Connect with David:email : david.brubaker@emu.eduLinkedIn Where Else can you find this episode?  Watch On YoutubeOn SubstackEpisode PageLooking to learn more about how we can change the future of our democracy? Connect with Duncan & the Omni-Win Project: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeSubstack

“We lose so much potential when we focus on our differences.”You’ve probably noticed that our political landscape is dire. Everyone’s fighting, everyone has an enemy, and we’re no closer to solving society’s critical problems. How can we fix this?In this episode with Kathleen Oweegon, discover amazing ways to start tuning in to the other side and understand your “enemy.”Kathleen talks about the magic of using certain questions in dialogue to bridge the gap and bring people together. She tells incredible anecdotes about times she’s seen communities rise above their differences. The more we positively interact with people who are different from us, the more we can work toward an omni-win future together. Listen now to be inspired by this profound episode. Episode Highlights:Kathleen and Duncan discuss how dialogue is severely underused when it could solve many problems.Kathleen tells a powerful story about bringing police officers and activists together with dialogue after an event where both were injured.Discover the key guidelines for successful dialogue.Understand the distinction between dialogue and debate.Duncan and Kathleen talk about how scary the current state of polarization and objectification is in our world.Learn how our defensive behaviors further the divide.Kathleen tells a beautiful story about uncovering the stories below piercings and tattoos About this episode's guest: Kathleen is an educator, facilitator, mediator, communication coach, and the founder of Bridges of Peace, providing these services throughout the U.S. and around the world. She hosts the weekly podcast, “Co-creating Peace”, which focuses on conscious communication and conflict transformation. The focus of her work is to help communities, organizations, and individuals become empowered to fulfill their greatest potential through dialogue, negotiation, and collaboration. This often involves bringing seemingly discordant voices together in collaborations that result in mutual understanding, wisdom and growth. Connect with Kathleen: Email: oweegon@bridgesofpeace.comWebsiteLinkedInTwitter: @KOweegon; @CocreatingPeacePodcast Here are some resources mentioned in the show. “Lawyer: McKinney police officer ‘allowed his emotions to get the better of him’” (Washington Post)“McKinney Cop’s Lawyer Says He’s Sorry For Pool Party Response” (NBC News)“Are police required to protect people during mass shootings? The legal answer is no” (Fort Worth Star Telegram)Uvalde, Texas, police had no legal duty to act, experts say; Supreme Court precedent cited (ABA Journal)For more resources and content from this episode go to the episode page HERE Where Else can you find this episode?  Watch On YoutubeOn SubstackEpisode PageLooking to learn more about how we can change the future of our democracy? Connect with Duncan & the Omni-Win Project: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeSubstack

“America belongs to everyone who lives here.”This week, Guy and Heidi Burgess are back to finish their conversation with Duncan. Check out the first part HEREWhile it’s important to break down oppressive structures, we don’t have a concrete vision for what we’d replace them with. How can we ensure the replacement system doesn’t continue oppressing others? Duncan explains how important nonviolent protest is for being able to make real change. Guy and Duncan talk about the importance of treating the “losers” of any political process fairly and respecting their views. We need to be able to empathize with people, even when we don’t agree with them. We have to open up to new perspectives, and Heidi tells a moving story about the power of bringing different viewpoints together.  Episode Highlights: Guy talks about the importance of how we treat the “losers” in our current election system.Heidi explains why we have to start at the end.Guy talks about why forcing our views on other people is wrong, but we all have a right to an opinion.Heidi tells a powerful anecdote about abortion.Discover an ongoing debate about neutrality in the face of oppression as opposed to partisan progressivism.Learn the difference between neutrality and impartiality.Duncan explains the importance of empathy, even when we don’t understand or agree with someone.Understand how we inadvertently drive hostility and extremism. About This Episode's Guest: Guy and Heidi Burgess are a husband-and-wife team of Ph.D. social scientists. They have been studying, teaching, and practicing conflict resolution for 40+ years. They co-direct the Conflict Information Consortium and its underlying project, Beyond Intractability, an online resource library about peace-building, strengthening democracy, and conflict resolution.  Their current focus is the Constructive Conflict Initiative and The Hyper-Polarization Crisis: A Conflict Resolution Challenge Connect with Heidi & Guy:WebsiteEmail: burgess@beyondintractability.orgSubstack Here are some resources mentioned in the show. Beyond IntractabilityThings you can do to helpConstructive Conflict InitiativeThe Hyper-Polarization Crisis: A Conflict Resolution Challengefeature article, published in the Conflict Resolution Quarterly (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/crq.21334).For more resources and content from this episode go to the episode page HERE Where Else can you find this episode?  Watch On Youtube On SubstackEpisode PageLooking to learn more about how we can change the future of our democracy? Connect with Duncan & the Omni-Win Project: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeSubstack