The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaks

Are you feeling the limits of activism- specifically in the way we seem to become more polarized and exhausted?

In this episode Jennifer talks with sacred scholar, vocalist and activist Amber McZeal t…

When you’re confronted by overwhelm and crisis, do you turn away from reality to protect your heart? If so, you’re not alone. Jennifer offers a compassionate practice to  help you learn about the den…

In this episode, Jennifer England talks with celebrated Latinx educator and author, Vanessa Andreotti about how to bear the weight of modern crises. They share alternative ways of knowing and being a…

Stifled by status quo scripts of masculinity and femininity? Longing to feel more free in how you express both? Jennifer offers a practice on how to appreciate and let go of old identity scripts that…

A renaissance is happening and it’s dissolving limited stereotypes defined by the “man box” and “toxic masculinity”. Jennifer talks with filmmaker, writer and visionary artist, Ian MacKenzie about hi…

Jennifer offers a practice to help you get unstuck, inspired by her conversation with filmmaker, writer and educator Nora Bateson.

In a culture that privileges the scientific, rational and objective, …

Are you caught in a double bind? One of those untenable life situations where you feel torn between two seemingly opposing identities or experiences? 

Jennifer talks with filmmaker, writer and educato…

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with creative director and visionary artist Jon Marro.

How can you access more creative life force when you’re exhausted, too busy, or disheart…

How can we access more creativity and imagination- especially as old systems and structures collapse? Jennifer speaks with multi-disciplinary artist and visionary Jon Marro about courage and humility…

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Prentis Hemphill. 

How can you return to a place of solidity when everything feels unstable? How can you reconnect with your inner knowing…

In this episode Jennifer talks with writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer and therapist, Prentis Hemphill. Together they explore how our body’s wisdom can help us hold more nuance, disc…

Join host, Jennifer England as she continues to slow down and embrace the tensions that come with leading social change. 

What does it mean to live and lead wisely? How can we strengthen our resilienc…

Welcome to the season two finale of The Tension of Emergence.

In this season, we composted outdated ideas of leadership. And in this episode, Jennifer shares her favorite moments of each season two in…

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with conductor and musician, Ben Zander. 

Comparing ourselves to others is totally human and it limits possibility.  Jennifer encourages you to…

It’s easy to get caught in the pursuit of wealth, fame and power- especially if we’re attached to certain arrival points through the constant evaluation of ourselves. Jennifer is joined by Ben Zander…

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with friend, dancer and choreographer Michelle Olson.

What do you tend to hide about yourself from others? What is it on behalf of? Jennifer en…

Most of us hide ourselves- especially our pain, grief and hardest truths. How and when do you let yourself be seen? And by whom? In this episode I speak with artistic director, dancer and choreograph…

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with author and philosopher Báyò Akomóláfé. 

Ever assume that “something’s wrong” if you’re lost, confused or bewildered. Notice the impulse to…

In this episode Jennifer speaks with author, teacher and trans-public intellectual Báyò Akómoláfé about what’s revealed when we become lost and bewildered. Through story, myth and examples of ecologi…

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with author and teacher Toko-pa Turner. 

When you lose touch with what matters- it’s easy to look to external advice, guides and mentors. But f…