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iChange Justice

Restorative Community Coalition with Host Joy Gilfilen

iChange Justice Podcast is in its Fourth season, broadcasting from Whatcom County and sharing raw conversations with people directly impacted by the intertwined crises of mental health, fentanyl addiction, poverty, homelessness, and incarceration. We bring together a diverse range of voices—from citizens to service providers, politicians to formerly incarcerated individuals—to explore the complex challenges facing our community and beyond.Our goal is to shed light on the lived experiences of those

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⁠#194⁠ iChange Justice Podcast - Understanding Your...

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2025/07/24

In this podcast we again welcome Kurt Krueger as we dive into the many faces of peace and how this applies to what's happening right now in 2025. We discuss the crucial links between the personal feeling of peace inside of us and how it affects what is happening in the space around us. Using real-world experiences, Kurt brings his wisdom to bear on today's challenges that we all are facing. He discusses how it works in real time physiologically, then in real situations, and how this ripples out to

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#193 iChange Justice Podcast - "Bridging Eras: Elder...

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2025/07/17

Join Whatcom County's own Joy Gilfilen as she welcomes special guests Mel Hoover and Rose Eddington of Mel Rose Ministries.This isn't just encouragement; it's wisdom, knowledge, hope, and a vision for navigating turbulent times. Mel and Rose, elders wise in years, share profound insights from their lives spanning eras from the Civil War to the present. They dive into how historical shifts, media, and cultural narratives have shaped our understanding of justice, community, and nationhood.Prepare for

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00:40:30

⁠#192⁠ iChange Justice Podcast: Ending Homelessness...

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2025/07/10

This Thursday dive into the latest episode of iChange Justice podcast with our host Joy Gilfilen featuring Doug Gustafson, Chairman of HomesNOW, a Whatcom County 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ending homelessness. This isn't just about housing; it's about empowerment. 🏡Doug shares how Homes Now's innovative, tenant-run model is transforming lives right here in Whatcom County. You'll hear about success stories like the North Haven Tiny Home Community, where residents are not only housed but also

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00:55:39

iChange Justice Podcast ⁠#191⁠ with Joy Gilfilen &...

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2025/07/03

In a world grappling with escalating societal challenges, the iChange Justice podcast pulls back the curtains on the intricate dance between local realities and national implications within the criminal justice system. Hosts Joy Gilfilen and Karen Ball invite listeners to journey into Whatcom County, Washington—a seemingly small corner of the Pacific Northwest that, as they meticulously reveal, serves as a powerful microcosm for the struggles and solutions facing communities across the entire

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01:17:05

#190-iChange Justice Podcast: Myth Buster – Unpacking...

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2025/06/26

In a significant step for the iChange Justice Podcast, Joy Gilfilen announces Karen Ball as a new co-host. This partnership aims to broaden the conversation on social, criminal, and economic justice, using their combined expertise to navigate complex issues and foster civic dialogue.Karen Ball, with master's degrees in criminal justice and extensive experience in restorative justice, conflict resolution, and community organizing (including domestic violence prevention and nuclear weapons

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01:08:45

⁠#189⁠ iChange Justice Podcast: "Learning How to...

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2025/06/19

This week, host Joy Gilfilen welcomes special guest Karen Ball for a compelling conversation about taking Intentional Change Action. Specifically, how to effectively confront "empire thinking" and its profound destructive impact on our societies.They dive deep into the historical roots of domination systems, tracing their evolution from feudalism to monopolistic capitalism, and discuss how these ingrained patterns restrict our collective imagination and hinder true "flourishment" for all.Karen

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00:54:13

⁠#188⁠-iChange Justice Podcast with Irene...

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2025/06/12

#188-iChange Justice Podcast with Irene Morgan-Investing in Humanity vs. Prisons and PunishmentExposing the shocking truths of how wrongful arrests and clogged court processes ripple out to build more failure; and how we can reduce costs by applying different tools!Join us for an inspiring conversation with Irene Morgan, a true trailblazer, wise elder, and savvy businesswoman! 🌟 At 84, Irene is the founder of the Restorative Community Coalition, established in 2006, and she's living proof that age

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00:59:04

#187-iChange Justice Podcast-"Right Action for...

iChange Justice ·

2025/06/05

We're excited to announce an encore airing of our conversation with Irene Morgan, the remarkable 84-year-old founder of the Restorative CommUnity Coalition, originally broadcast on June 2nd! Since 2006, Irene has been a true pioneer and a beacon of wisdom in our community.A great-grandmother and savvy businesswoman, Irene's story is as rich as the history she's lived. In this rerun, she'll share how her family moved from California during World War II to establish a farm on the Northwest Border of

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00:58:06

⁠#186⁠ iChange Justice Podcast - "Disconnection from...

iChange Justice ·

2025/05/29

We're excited to bring you an encore presentation of iChange Justice Podcast, Episode #133: "Disconnection from the Natural Cycles of Life."Join your host, Joy Gilfilen, and Karen Ball as they delve into the nature of life in the indigenous world with their special guest, Eveimai Lotori. Eveimai, who is multi-cultural and conducts sacred ceremonies across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, offers a unique perspective on this profound topic.In this powerful discussion, we explore what happened when

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00:48:37

#185 i-Change Justice Podcast-Encore-Eric Flores...

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2025/05/22

Tune in today to the iChange Justice Podcast #185 (Season 4) for an encore of a pivotal Season 3 episode featuring Eric Flores from the Freedom Project. Eric's insights are more relevant than ever as he now serves as our Director of the Restorative Community Coalition (RCC)! We're looking forward to his upcoming interview in this new role. #iChangeJustice #FreedomProject #RCC #CriminalJusticeReform #SecondChances #Season4 #Encore

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00:48:04

#184 iChange Justice Podcast - Encore Presentation of...

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2025/05/15

Rediscover a powerful and insightful conversation in this encore presentation of the iChange Justice Podcast, originally aired as episode #171! Join host Joy Gilfilen as she revisits her interview with the remarkable Roslyn Scheuerman, a lifelong visionary and cognitive social therapist dedicated to tackling some of the world's most pressing issues: world hunger, war, and environmental degradation.Roslyn's extensive experience in fundraising and grant writing has taken her across the globe, most

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00:40:34

#183 iChange Justice Podcast - Encore Presentation:...

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2025/05/08

In light of today’s civic conversations about the escalating costs of law and justice to all of us, it’s eye-opening to revisit this powerful conversation with host Joy Gilfilen and Thomas C. who makes it real. From his perspective as a long-term prison inmate, Thomas offers a compelling “inside look” at the compounding extraordinary costs and unseen ripple effects to everyone associated with incarceration. And that includes us taxpayers. His 1st hand experience, combined with the wisdom to ask the

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00:47:45

#182- iChange Justice Podcast -Blind Spots:...

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2025/05/01

Rebroadcasting a powerful episode! Season 3 -⁠⁠ #149⁠⁠: Blind Spots: Unexpected Findings from Jail Trauma ResearchThe world is changing so fast, and understanding the impact of arrest or trauma on our loved ones is more important than ever. This episode may offer valuable insights. Join host Joy Gilfilen as she dives into her insightful 2018 Ethnographic research report, "Unexpected Findings of Jail Trauma Research." Based on interviews with 79 individuals involved in the criminal justice

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00:54:24

#181 - Healing and Empowering Communities with Darryl...

iChange Justice ·

2025/04/24

Don't miss this encore presentation of the iChange Justice Podcast originally aired Season 3. Joy Gilfilen speaks with Darryl Riley of The Up From Slavery Initiative (UFSI). Learn about UFSI's vital work in healing and empowering marginalized communities through racial justice, financial literacy, and wellness. Darryl shares his remarkable story of resilience, going from inmate to owning three businesses and becoming the only Black franchise owner in Kitsap County! Tune in to iChange Justice Podcast

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#180 iChange Justice Podcast - Breathing for Peace: A...

iChange Justice ·

2025/04/17

Dr. Ashok Patel, a pulmonary specialist at Mayo Clinic, shares his insights on the healing power of breath. In this interview with Joy Gilfilen, Patel discusses the importance of conscious living energy and how it can be harnessed to promote peace, meditation, and overall well-being. Beyond his medical practice, Patel is actively involved in international efforts to spread these healing arts through the Rotary Club. His work underscores the sacredness of the breath of life that transforms

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01:07:56

#179 - iChange Justice Podcast presents an...

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2025/04/10

Setting the stage for a deep and multifaceted discussion on achieving peace in 2025, this episode blends philosophical ideas about consciousness and reality with practical considerations of societal structures and community action.Joy Gilfilen begins by outlining the podcast's aim to discuss transitions in peace-building and explore alternatives to corporate rule. Eric Thompson delves into a foundational understanding of reality through consciousness, discussing the human disconnect from the natural

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00:58:26

#178 - iChange Justice Podcast: 'Healing Our Hearts...

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2025/04/03

iChange Justice Podcast launches a series of powerful conversations with visionaries from the Intentional Change Network! Heal your life and kin. Transform your communities. Build powerful teams.Evolve your passions. Create a future rich with vitality and values!Let's embark on this journey together!We are thrilled to introduce our today's amazing panel: Dr. Ashok Patel, a Pulmonary Physician & Rotarian, sharing global wisdom. David McLeod, from Whatcom Transition Town Movement, bringing

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00:54:04

⁠#177⁠-iChange Justice Podcast: Replay with Paul Levy...

iChange Justice ·

2025/03/27

Levy explores how this contagious psycho-spiritual disease of the soul acts like a parasite on the mind. Host Joy Gilfilen, Executive Director of the Restorative CommUnity Coalition, delves deeper, examining how the behavior of leaders in the incarceration industry may intersect with the psychosis Levy describes as "Malignant Egophrenia" (ME), or more colloquially, "Mad Emperor Disease." The discussion highlights how the perceived divisions in our world often mask the presence of wetiko. Levy argues

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01:10:48

#176 iChange Justice Podcast - Exploring Whatcom...

iChange Justice ·

2025/03/20

In this lively podcast episode, host Joy Gilfilen has a fascinating conversation with Mel Hoover, who is considered part of the Silent Generation, and shares stories from his life growing up on the East Coast, when Washington Territory was not yet a state. 🇺🇸 Mel's lived experience is rooted in his diverse educational and religious knowledge; then expands to show his multi-faceted, intersectional background which includes his Cherokee and Seminole roots, his Black, Irish, and Jewish ancestry, and

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00:59:47

#175 iChange Justice Podcast-Building Resilience:...

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2025/03/13

Host Joy Gilfilen and guest David McLeod discuss the future, and how nature works normally. Then they connect it to civic systems, power dynamics, historical patterns of structured civilization, and the nature of evolving consciousness around the world. David brings decades of lived experience and wisdom as a leader of the Whatcom Transition Town Movement, studying Pattern Dynamics, Integral Sciences and adds his "Messy Meshwork of MetaMaps in a Matrix" model. Joy brings her lifetime experience

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