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WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries

We Be The Change is your weekly infusion of soulful spark—heart-nourishing conversations to help you navigate turbulent times.Host Colleen Akiko—Essential Connections Coach, Keynote Concert Speaker, Course Facilitator and Recording Artist—talks with change-makers about how they live their truth, often against the odds, modeling a way forward.When life feels draining, these conversations offer a nourishing home base—stories of resilience, healing, and inspired growth, woven with insights and humor

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17:39

Jim Eaglesmith Series: A RED HEART; Pt 1: Third Ear...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/05/29

What does it mean to walk the Red Road—and how does it begin?In this episode of We Be the Change, Colleen Akiko opens the series A RED HEART, with shamanic elder, musical edu-tainer and Certified Heartmath trainer, Jim Eaglesmith (aka Jimi Ji). Jimi shares his journey of walking away from the spotlight to a heart-purifying sweat lodge, pivoting his path to the Red Road.Enjoy Colleen and Jimi’s rich conversation about choosing integrity over ambition, third ear listening, humbling himself to

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4:09

Let Freedom Ring and My Screaming DNA

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/05/26

In honor of Memorial Day and all who have valiantly served for "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," may this song, Let Freedom Ring, help keep the dream kindled in this storm. This song came through me shortly after Election Day. Recording it was like riding a bronco--its meter made abrupt turns with math equation time signatures. I released it quickly, with its faint echoes of familiar patriotic music. On post Election Day evening, I had scanned my Facebook feed and saw an image that a

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18:22

Walking with Our Ancestors: A Journey of Surrender...

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2025/05/23

What if the sacred practice of surrender isn’t just giving up—but tuning in? In this intimate closing episode, we enter the labyrinth of surrender—guided by supportive ancestral presence, the body’s wisdom, and nature’s quiet invitations. Join this final segment of the series Individuality of Universality, where Colleen Akiko and Matthew Hara discuss somatic listening, support systems, and releasing control.What topics would you like to hear about in future WBTC episodes? Colleen and Matthew

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26:49

The Wisdom of Embodiment

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2025/05/16

What if your feet could teach you how to come home to yourself? This is the third segment of the series, Individuality and Universality with spiritual teacher and yogi, Matthew Hara. In The Wisdom of Embodiment we unpack the illusion of spiritual ego and the temptation to "dress up the mind" with spiritual words, as we more fully appreciate the profundity of the feet and becoming like a little child. Listen and reflect with us on how spiritual depth isn't found in escape—but in grounding,

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33:09

Matthew Hara, Pt 2 of Individuality & Universality:...

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2025/05/08

"How can I trust my body’s wisdom over my mind’s story?"In Part 2 of Individuality & Universality we explore the mystical nature of being in the body without identifying with the mind, which leads to suffering. We hear how non-resistance and practices like Yoga ultimately reconnect us to truth, our heart, and awakening--as embodied Presence. Relish this animated conversation with Matthew Hara and host Colleen Akiko, titled, "Come Home to the Body." For related bonus content and your

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18:59

Matthew Hara Series, Part 1: ☹️ Oscar the Grouch's...

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2025/05/02

After years of depression and addiction, Matthew Hara went from being “Oscar the Grouch” to a globally recognized spiritual guide, songwriter and yoga teacher. In this episode of We Be the Change, Matthew talks with host Colleen Akiko about the pivotal moments that sparked his awakening—beginning with an unexpected meditation on a San Diego beach. Matthew’s raw journey through fear, darkness and rejection offers gleaming insights on maintaining compassion, sensitivity and living from the heart.In a

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3:26

Peace Prayer Song: In Loving Commemoration of Pope...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/04/21

Inspired by the timeless words of Saint Francis of Assisi, I offer this song as a musical healing balm in the earthly loss of Pope Francis. May his radiant example of kindness, compassion and true leadership continue lighting our way through the volatility of our times.Yesterday was my Aunt Bernice's last earthly day of life. She was 95 years young; a beautiful artist and the matriarch of our family. A lifelong Catholic believer, Bernice was blessed in her last hours to receive the Pope's Easter

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28:19

Fear: A Stop Sign or a Doorway?

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/04/17

This is part five of the five part series Connecting with Donna Apidone. In this episode, Fear: A Stop Sign or a Doorway?, we share in-couraging stories for navigating the volatility of life with presence, humor, and hope. From fear to freedom, identifications to reinvention, this conversation with Donna Apidone and Colleen Akiko reminds us that the heartful stories we carry—and the ones we choose to create—can guide us through even the most unpredictable chapters.

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21:38

TransforMission & Drive-Time Meditations: Centering...

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2025/04/09

When was the last time you asked: What’s next for me?In this 4th segment of the series, "Making Connections with Donna Apidone," we explore TransforMission—a five-step framework for personal transformation that Donna began in the wake of loss. This class and book has been guiding seekers and lifelong learners toward meaning and purpose for over 20 years.Then hear what happens when a room full of people commits to the sacred work of becoming who they really are.We also learn about the uncanny

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19:55

Making Connections with Donna Apidone, Part 3: Create...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/04/03

This is part three of the five part series Connecting with Donna Apidone. In this conversation, you'll hear how Donna cultivated real connections with her many NPR Morning Edition guests--even when she thought she didn't like them!The purposeful compassion beneath these connections also infuses how and why she still listens to a lot of news every day. It's a perspective that challenges us to hear news stories with an empathetic heart--which brings about more change than we may realize.Listen to the

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15:57

Making Connections with Donna Apidone, Part 2:...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/27

Enjoy Part 2 of the series, Making Connections with Donna Apidoni. In this episode, Interfaith Ministry and Bridging Worlds, we follow Donna's path to ordination through an interfaith seminary in New York City, while still hosting Morning Edition.Fueled by her desire to connect more deeply with herself and others, Donna learned and experienced what continues to help her bridge diverse people groups through genuine connection--in both ministry and media. We hear how she makes speaking to 100,000

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22:59

Making Connections with Donna Apidone -- Part 1: An...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/19

Join me, Colleen Akiko, in this series Making Connections with Donna Apidoni—a voice many know from NPR’s Morning Edition, but whom I cherish as a deep thinker, a storyteller, and a truly radiant person. In Part 1: An Unlikely Beginning, we hear how Donna started her career in broadcast journalism by ignoring common sense advice.We move on from there to explore the art--and heart, of navigating difficult conversations with grace, curiosity, and authenticity.If you’ve ever struggled with hard

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22:18

Healing From Betrayal by Discovering Our Indweller,...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/12

In this final episode of Rising Through Trauma Into Healing, we explore how totally serving a less-than-perfect leader can reflect our own unclaimed power within, and become a catalyst for growth. This fourth segment, Healing From Betrayal by Discovering Our Indweller, explores how the deep pain and trauma of betrayal can mirror our unhealed inner wounds. We discuss how losing faith in a leader, ideology, or relationship may feel devastating, but it can also clear space for authentic

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22:16

Cherishing Wholeness and Purpose in Life, Part 3 of...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/12

This third segment of Rising Through Trauma into Healing, finds us lingering at the veil between the earthly and the afterlife, in Cherishing Wholeness and Purpose in Life. Angelika gives a fortifying message to those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Feel free to share it with a dear one who may be questioning how deep pain can open into deep transformation. We discuss the empowerment of realizing our purpose for being here, and the real value of doing our inner work. Healing happens through

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28:05

Embracing Pain in Transformation - Part 2 of Angelika...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/12

In our second segment with Angelika Schafer, Embracing Pain in Transformation, you'll hear insights on the profound shifts in consciousness currently occurring on Earth. Angelika also opens her own story around food addiction and its roots, and a personal experience that demonstrates the wholistic nature of inner healing. We explore the interconnectedness of all beings and the power of nonresistance--accepting all our emotions as part of the human experience. Angelika also shares her life lessons

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16:07

Angelika Schafer: Rising Through Trauma into Healing;...

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/12

This is the first of a four-part series titled: Angelika Schafer: Rising Through Trauma into Healing. I'm excited to introduce my dear friend, Angelika Schafer. She's a generous soul who overflows with profound wisdom and global experience as an integrative coach, healing practitioner, recording artist, teacher, retreat leader and interfaith minister. In this segment, From an Ocean of Pain to the Power of Song, we discover how pain can be transformed into purposeful healing. Angelika describes her

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12:55

The We Be The Change AppeTEASER

WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries ·

2025/03/12

What is We Be The Change about, how did it germinate, and who's the lady asking questions behind the mic?

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