Fractal Friends

Introducing the Omni-Win Project Podcast

Hi Fractal Friends. Sorry, it’s been a while. I have some bittersweet news for you…After wrapping up the last series of episodes coming into the beginning of 2021, I found myself really wanting to find a way to put together my love for podcasting, my passion for conflict transformation and my real interest in trying to figure out how to improve our democracy. And so, I've launched the Omni-Win Project. I’ve been making videos and essays which you can find at omniwin.substack.com and on YouTube. And…I’m making a new podcast!!!The Omni-Win Project Podcast launches on Monday, July 18th, and the trailer is available NOW. Search for The Omni-Win Project Podcast in your feed. Listen and subscribe. And listen to the new episode on MONDAY, JULY 18th.If you’re a fan of the Fractal Friends podcast, you're going to love this new podcast.If you want to be really helpful, here are some steps you can take…1) Listen to the new episode on the day it comes out. 2) Give it a rating and review. 3) Share it with your friends and on social media. 4) Tell the world how much you enjoyed Fractal Friends and how much you look forward to listening to this new podcast. Here are all the links you will want/need:Use this link for all podcast apps: https://pod.link/omniwinSubscribe to the Omni-Win Project newsletter: https://omniwin.substack.com/Watch the podcast and other Omni-Win Project videos on YouTube: bit.ly/omniwin-youtubeEpisode Page: https://www.fractalfriends.us/fractalfriends/omni-win

"Healing the Political Divide" with Bill Shireman

Bill Shireman is a republican environmentalist and activist dedicated to supporting solution-based politics. He is the co-author of In This Together: How Republicans, Democrats, Capitalists and Activists are Uniting to Tackle Climate Change and More and the Founder and CEO of Future 500.We talk about how our political system is designed to be ineffective, encourages us to fight with each other and will lead to the ongoing destruction of our lives and planet. We talk about how we the people can and must take responsibility for fixing this system. It is time for us to realize that we are giving all of our power to the government and to businesses, but that they don't really exist. It's all people. A vast majority of us are eager and able to find solutions to our problems. We talk about complex systems, economics, the future of democracy and the fundamental importance of listening. Episode Page: fractalfriends.us/fractalfriends/bill-shiremanBill Shireman: www.inthistoghetheramerica.orgFuture 500 https://www.future500.org/Duncan Autrey: linktr.ee/fractalfriendsMusic: "Cripto Tango" by Tanghetto

"Mission Focus, Stewardship & Sensemaking" with Jim Uhlmann

Major Jim Uhlmann is a former green beret commando, father, neighbor, gardener, citizen and libertarian. He is a stewardship consultant and a full stack human system(s) engineer. In this conversation we talk about facing the fact that we are humans who are living in a biological reality, with a drive to avoid pain and fear and move towards what we like, as well as survive and reproduce.We talk about strategies for creating change in the world, how stewardship is more effective than control, and the importance of mission focus.We talk about “Sensemaking” and how easily people are manipulated by information warfare; the enthusiasm of youth and the value of ensuring that leaders have experience and wisdom. This is part of a series of episodes where I interview forward-thinking people from the conservative side of the political spectrum in the spirit of facilitating cultural healing, exploring new perspectives and demonstrating the power of compassionate conversation that is rooted in mutual human dignity. More Info at: fractalfriends.us/fractalfriends/jim-uhlmannDuncan Autrey Links: linktr.ee/fractalfriendsMusic: "Clean Up Your Room" & “Make It Beautiful” by Akira the Don (feat: Dr. Jordan Peterson) https://linktr.ee/akirathedon

"A Prayer for Peace, Reconciliation & Grace" with Michael Brodeur

This is part of series of episodes where I interview forward-thinking people from the conservative side of the political spectrum in the spirit of cultural healing.Michael Brodeur is a minister and proud follower of Jesus. Michael was raised in the heart of 1960s counterculture in San francisco, Michael is not your typical minister and this is not your typical conversation. Michael calls himself a bridge builder. He is the author of Revival Culture: Preparing the Church for the Next Great Awakening, co-founder and CEO of Destiny Finder, an online personal discovery and development system that helps individuals identify their spiritual gifts and passions, and the co-founder and CEO of Pastor’s Coach.In this conversation we talk about Michaels journey from a life sex, drugs and rock & roll and the Summer of Love of San Francisco to becoming a follower of Jesus. We talk about what it means to be imperfect humans in an imperfect world and the power of forgiveness to heal ourselves and others We talk about the implications of living in a secular pluralistic nation that’s struggling with ethical and other value-based decisions. And we talk about the importance of finding your purpose, calling or destiny in this life. More Info at: fractalfriends.us/fractalfriends/michael-brodeurMichael Brodeur:michaelbrodeur.comdestinyfinder.compastorscoach.comFacebook: @michaelvbrodeurInstagram: @michaelvbrodeurMusic: "Amazing Grace" by Kevin MacLeod

"Solutionary Love in America (and the World)" with Alixa Garcia

In this episode I talk with Alixa Garcia. Alixa is a musician, poet, artist and visionary and radical solutionary and a co-founder and co-creator of the amazing duo Climbing Poetree. As Climbing Poetree, Alixa and Naima have dedicated themselves to harnessing creativity as the antidote to destruction.In this conversation Alixa and I talk about real life and the beauty we are and that all that we can be. We talk about the power of art to communicate about interconnected themes such as the environment, race and economics, as well local and global issues. We turn around the idea that “hurt people hurt people” and emphasize the fact that "healed people heal people.” We remember the power of forgiveness and the fundamental importance of taking on the work of healing our own inner woundsThis conversation is about shifting and expanding our perspective and remembering that we literally are the universe interacting with our self. This prompts us to consider how we can and need to engage with the multiplicity of narratives that we create and co-create. More Info & Resources at: www.fractalfriends.us/fractalfriends/alixa-garciaMusic: "The American" by Ryan Amador featuring Alixa Garcia