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

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

What if the tension in your life isn’t something to resolve—but something to revere? Welcome to Tension of Emergence, an audio sanctuary where we meet the fertile edge of transformation—not by bypassing discomfort, but by alchemizing it. Hosted by Jennifer England—human rights advocate, Zen practitioner, and former executive—this podcast explores the friction that arises when we’re called to lead, create, or heal during times of profound change. A space for holding paradox, Tension of Emergence invites you into intimate conversations with artists, philosophers, scientists, and change-makers. Together, we expose the fault lines of outdated paradigms and imagine new ways of being with creativity and embodied wisdom. If you’re craving subversive happenings and radical encouragement as you walk the edges of personal and collective change- come join us.

What if the tension in your life isn’t something to resolve—but something to revere? Welcome to Tension of Emergence, an audio sanctuary where we meet the fertile edge of transformation—not by bypassing discomfort, but by alchemizing it. Hosted by Jennifer England—human rights advocate, Zen practitioner, and former executive—this podcast explores the friction that arises when we’re called to lead, create, or heal during times of profound change. A space for holding paradox, Tension of Emergence invites you into intimate conversations with artists, philosophers, scientists, and change-makers. Together, we expose the fault lines of outdated paradigms and imagine new ways of being with creativity and embodied wisdom. If you’re craving subversive happenings and radical encouragement as you walk the edges of personal and collective change- come join us.

 

#67

Listening is Your Superpower: Reduce Defensiveness, Increase Connection with Jennifer England

In this short guided practice, Jennifer builds on her conversation with Zen teacher Diane ... more

21 Nov 2025

07 MINS

07:21

21 Nov 2025


#66

Defensive to Anti-Fragile: The Path of Waking Up and Growing Up with Diane Musho Hamilton and Gabrie...

Jennifer speaks with Zen teacher Diane Musho Hamilton and facilitator Gabriel Kaigen Wilso... more

18 Nov 2025

57 MINS

57:32

18 Nov 2025


#65

Consent to Being Undone: A Simple Practice for When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned with Jennifer England

In this practice episode, Jennifer England invites you into the courageous act of consenti... more

18 Aug 2025

08 MINS

08:22

18 Aug 2025


#64

On Matrimony, Mothering Culture and the Undoing of Self with Stephen Jenkinson

In this festive wedding season, what if matrimony wasn’t here to affirm the intensity of l... more

15 Jul 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:59

15 Jul 2025


#63

Feed What You Love (A Practice) with Jennifer England

What if feeding what you love—even in the face of despair—could be your most vital climate... more

02 Jul 2025

08 MINS

08:39

02 Jul 2025


#62

When Grief Brings Us Back to Love: The Quiet Courage of Climate Activism with Sarah Jaquette Ray

When it comes to climate anxiety, most of us swing between utter despair or self-protectiv... more

27 Jun 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:37

27 Jun 2025


#61

Meeting You Again: A Practice of Seeing Beyond Labels with Jennifer England

In this companion to my conversation with Joshin Byrnes on The Vowing Mind, here's a short... more

17 Jun 2025

07 MINS

07:51

17 Jun 2025


#60

The Vowing Mind: Returning to Relational Intimacy in Times of Trouble with Joshin Byrnes

How can you stay present to a world that breaks your heart open—without hardening or turni... more

10 Jun 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:21

10 Jun 2025


#59

Let Your Body Lead – A Movement Practice for Feeling with Jennifer England

Ever find yourself caught in a loop of analyzing what you're feeling—trying to think your ... more

02 Jun 2025

07 MINS

07:51

02 Jun 2025


#58

Fluency in Feeling with Lisa Olivera

What if pain isn’t something to fix or escape—but a wise, living presence asking for our a... more

27 May 2025

57 MINS

57:08

27 May 2025


#57

Mispronunciation with Jennifer England (A Practice)

Ever feel awkward in trying to express, connect or attune to another? Ever interpret your ... more

23 May 2025

07 MINS

07:32

23 May 2025


#56

Untangling Our Minds through Language, Land and Laughter – with X’unei Lance Twitchell

How might a willingness to cross thresholds of understanding help us access wilder and mor... more

20 May 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:12

20 May 2025


#55

Welcome to Season 4 with Jennifer England!

What does it mean to be engaged in a world that feels like it’s breaking? In this preview ... more

13 May 2025

07 MINS

07:02

13 May 2025


#54

Amplify Joy (A Practice) with Jennifer England

Does joy sometimes feel hard to access? Ever find yourself focusing more on where you’re s... more

05 Jul 2024

08 MINS

08:58

05 Jul 2024


#53

Embracing Pain, Remembering Joy with Amy Elizabeth Fox

We’ve been talking about “feeling more” so we can access more wisdom in our leadership, bu... more

02 Jul 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:36

02 Jul 2024


#52

Overcome a Challenge with a Different Kind of Power (A Practice) with Jennifer England

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with modern-day mystic and teache... more

28 Jun 2024

06 MINS

06:58

28 Jun 2024


#51

"More than a Body": The Subtle Art of Cosmic Reciprocity with Cynthia Bourgeault

Jennifer talks with modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, author and teacher, Cynthia Bourg... more

25 Jun 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:11

25 Jun 2024


#50

Feel Unmotivated or Flat? Activate Flexibility in Your Nervous System (A Practice) with Jennifer Eng...

Jennifer offers a practice to dispel the myth that a regulated nervous system equates to c... more

21 Jun 2024

07 MINS

07:08

21 Jun 2024


#49

Somatic Rites of Passage and Radical Responsibility with Kimberly Ann Johnson

Transformational growth can be aided by mindset shifts but deeper change is initiated and ... more

18 Jun 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:50

18 Jun 2024


#48

Feeling Edgy? Embrace It (A Practice) with Jennifer England

Feeling overwhelmed, brokenhearted, anxious or "can't even" these days? Amidst it all, we ... more

14 Jun 2024

06 MINS

06:50

14 Jun 2024


#47

Don't Take the Edge Off: The Gift of Sobriety with Madeleine Shaw

To survive hustle culture, family and career pressures and world affairs we often decompre... more

11 Jun 2024

58 MINS

58:53

11 Jun 2024


#46

Befriending Shame (A Practice) with Jennifer England

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Amber McZeal.  How might bef... more

07 Jun 2024

07 MINS

07:02

07 Jun 2024


#45

Beyond Traditional Activism: The Medicine of Our Ancestors with Amber McZeal

Are you feeling the limits of activism- specifically in the way we seem to become more pol... more

04 Jun 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:07

04 Jun 2024


#44

Face Your Denial- even when you don't want to (A Practice) with Jennifer England

When you’re confronted by overwhelm and crisis, do you turn away from reality to protect y... more

31 May 2024

06 MINS

06:44

31 May 2024


#43

How to Bear the Weight of the World with Vanessa Andreotti

In this episode, Jennifer England talks with celebrated Latinx educator and author, Vaness... more

28 May 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:01

28 May 2024


#42

Release Old Identity Scripts (A Practice) with Jennifer England

Stifled by status quo scripts of masculinity and femininity? Longing to feel more free in ... more

24 May 2024

06 MINS

06:37

24 May 2024


#41

Eros and the Revitalization of the Masculine with Ian MacKenzie

A renaissance is happening and it’s dissolving limited stereotypes defined by the “man box... more

21 May 2024

56 MINS

56:24

21 May 2024