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As we enter a new quarter of the year, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the theme of honesty. In this episode, we explore the often subtle connections between honesty and authenticity, and see how these may play out in political and organisational leadership, as well as within our own lives. We see that even those of us who believe we live honestly may be deceiving ourselves, as we reflect upon the subtle ways dishonesty can infiltrate, often without our conscious awareness. We offer practical tips on cultivating self-awareness to ensure that what we say and do always stays in alignment with our core values, and as always, look at where we might hone in with our intentions and prayers. 
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we consider the importance of remaining honest, both for ourselves and for others, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a widespread shift in the collective consciousness toward honouring honesty in political leadership and in all areas of life.
Please join us in holding this.
Intentions and prayers start at 29 minutes 50 seconds.
Mentioned in this episode:
Global Healing Response 2025 Quarter 3 Theme, Honesty: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ . Suggested prayers, poems, words and resources to support spiritual activities focused on the theme of honesty.
Our last episode, ‘Men Behaving Badly: Playing the Religious Card,’ can be found at:  https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-s4zbu-18e6f49
Our episode concerning narcissism, ‘Unpacking Narcissism: The Leaders Among Us,’ can be found at: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3645z-18c9ad9
Book: ‘Games People Play’ by Eric Berne. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Games-People-Play-Psychology-Relationships/dp/0241257476/ref=sr_1_1
Book: ‘The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom’ by Don Miguel Ruiz. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_1
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:27            The Power of Honesty
00:02:57            Honesty and Authenticity
00:06:09            Misconceptions About Honesty
00:08:34            Honesty in Leadership
00:12:49            Courage in Whistleblowing
00:16:46            The Cost of Dishonesty
00:17:20            Reasons for Dishonesty
00:20:31            Consequences of Dishonesty
00:22:24            Honesty in Personal Relationships
00:26:16            Subtle Dishonesty in Relationships
00:29:50            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
http://blog.tarabrach.com/2017/07/radical-self-honesty-deepening-our.html
https://blog.shaadi.com/lying-and-dishonesty-a-major-red-flag-in-relationships/
https://cavendishconsulting.com/article/rebuilding-trust-in-politics-the-importance-of-honesty-and-transparency/
https://commentcentral.co.uk/reform-is-needed-to-ensure-honesty-in-politics
https://coupleslearn.com/dealing-with-dishonesty-in-relationships/
https://democracyfund.org/idea/understanding-trust-to-strengthen-democracy/
https://emergenetics.com/blog/being-authentic-7-common-misunderstandings/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_scandals_in_the_United_Kingdom
https://geediting.com/if-someone-displays-these-behaviors-theyre-probably-a-dishonest-person/
https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2023-10-23/debates/4BF9E107-17B6-4633-86FA-D46057D11F2C/HonestyInPolitics
https://journals.aom.org/doi/10.5465/amp.2021.0063
https://laurabarkercoaching.com/whats-more-important-authenticity-or-integrity/
https://myinnercreative.com/ain-9-signs-someone-isnt-a-very-honest-person-according-to-psychology/
https://news-archive.salford.ac.uk/news/articles/2018/lying-politicians-and-leaders-influence-others-be-more-dishonest.html
https://openup.com/blog/a-psychologists-guide-to-being-your-authentic-self/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6647169/
https://quarterdeck.co.uk/articles/when-leadership-lies
https://renner.org/article/the-importance-of-honesty-in-relationships/
https://rollingout.com/2024/09/05/5-telltale-signs-someone-is-lying/
https://sisyphuslitmag.org/2018/01/intellectual-honesty/
https://sites.google.com/site/thepoliticsteacherorg/scandals
https://theconversation.com/voters-value-honesty-in-their-politicians-above-all-else-new-study-175589
https://thefulcrum.us/crucial-role-of-intellectual-honesty-in-politics
https://vixanderton.com/blog/the-discomfort-code
https://wholeself.yoga/2019/08/06/how-to-live-an-honest-and-authentic-life/
https://www.awakeningself.com/true-authenticity/
https://www.becomingwhoyouare.net/myths-about-authenticity/
https://www.bodyholicwithdi.com/2008972/episodes/16327676-the-authentic-self-debunking-the-myth-and-the-science-of-you
https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-be-authentic
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomaspremuzic/2023/08/24/eight-popular-misconceptions-about-authenticity/
https://www.franksonnenbergonline.com/blog/truth-be-told-13-ways-to-demonstrate-honesty/
https://www.iwm.at/transit-online/is-honest-politics-possible
https://www.leadernavigation.com/unethical-leadership/
https://www.leadershipfirst.net/post/the-unseen-consequences-of-a-leader-s-lack-of-integrity-a-closer-look-at-the-hidden-impacts
https://www.loveandrelationshipexpert.co.uk/our-blog/item/90-the-crucial-role-of-honesty-in-building-strong-relationships
https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/honesty-in-a-relationship/
https://www.mentesabiertaspsicologia.com/blog-psicologia/why-do-the-politicians-lie
https://www.progressfocused.com/2023/06/the-attraction-and-dangers-of-dishonest.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/people-planet-profits/202408/dishonest-leadership-is-on-the-rise
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-mysteries-of-love/202504/unmasking-deceit-10-subtle-signs-someone-isnt-trustworthy
https://www.thereelanna.com/7-misconceptions-about-authenticity/
https://www.verywellmind.com/deception-in-relationships-8404538
https://www.workplaceethicsadvice.com/2018/08/5-real-consequences-of-dishonesty-at-the-workplace.html
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
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In this episode, we delve into the all-too-frequent exploitation by some leaders and regimes of religious narratives to justify their ideologies, control populations and bolster their power. Taking an editorial approach in which we don't hold back from expressing our opinions, we examine historical and contemporary examples to understand the nature of how state power becomes mixed with religious dogma, revealing the detrimental effects on human rights and democracy, as well as the manipulation and misrepresentation of religious teachings to justify wars. As always, we invite listeners to nurture positive change with our focused intentions and prayers.
If you wish, you can go straight to this guided time of prayer and intention sending, and join with us in sending energy at: 41 minutes.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we consider the abuse and exploitation of religion to justify personal power and political ideology, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a movement of compassion, realism and integrity in the hearts and minds of those who might justify war on the basis of the perceived religious rights of their nation or people.
Please join us in holding this.
Mentioned in this episode:
Listen to our episode, ‘Unmasking the Global Authenticity Crisis,’ at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/unmasking-the-global-authenticity-crisis/.
Listen to our episode, ‘Unpacking Narcissism: The Leaders Among Us,’ at https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3645z-18c9ad9.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:33            Tyrants and Religion
00:06:48            Contemporary Examples
00:08:38            Religious Justifications in Conflict
00:13:26            Misinterpretations of Faith
00:19:31            Political Use of Religion
00:26:56            Consequences of Religious Exploitation
00:37:57            Gender and Religious Authority
00:41:00            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://adamah.media/immoral-pursuits/
https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/tr/pdf/AD1023006.pdf
https://hub.edubirdie.com/examples/how-religion-became-a-powerful-weapon-for-the-ruling-class/
https://iep.utm.edu/rel-poli/
https://interminablerambling.com/2024/02/21/christianity-and-the-manipulation-of-power/
https://newint.org/features/2018/12/17/debate-should-religion-play-role-politics
https://news.ku.dk/all_news/2023/04/religion-blocks-freedom-and-democracy-across-the-globe/
https://oxfordre.com/politics/display/10.1093/acrefore/9780190228637.001.0001/acrefore-9780190228637-e-999?p=emailAyHFot4feX3f6&d=%2F10.1093%2Facrefore%2F9780190228637.001.0001%2Facrefore-9780190228637-e-999
https://pomeps.org/womens-rise-to-political-office-on-behalf-of-religious-political-movements
https://press.un.org/en/2023/sc15178.doc.htm
https://research.library.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1105&context=international_senior
https://researcherslinks.com/current-issues/Gods-and-Dictatorships-A-Defence-of-Heroical-Apatheism/9/5/237/html
https://rlo.acton.org/archives/104217-the-political-manipulation-of-religion.html
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3707&context=td
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3707&context=td
https://sociologicalscience.com/download/vol_12/march/SocSci_v12_180to201.pdf
https://southasiajournal.net/religious-manipulation-in-pakistans-politics-a-historical-review/
https://web.econ.ku.dk/bentzen/Bentzen-Gokmen-2020Nov.pdf
https://www.amacad.org/publication/daedalus/perils-politicized-religion
https://www.armedgroups-internationallaw.org/2023/08/31/the-power-of-religion-religious-leaders-as-a-tool-for-or-against-ihl-compliance-by-non-state-armed-groups/
https://www.atheistrepublic.com/blog/sean-breen/religion-totalitarianism
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-political-science/article/preaching-politics-how-politicization-undermines-religious-authority-in-the-middle-east/19AD768E09BD03C272D12AD896DC720A
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/politics-and-religion/article/abs/religion-gendered-authority-and-identity-in-american-politics/084D6EA209344BEA69CC2E873ED66C2C
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/politics-and-religion/article/cooptation-and-repression-of-religion-in-authoritarian-regimes/F411CCF23635BE6F324B0CB8898B8B45
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https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/iimtjm-12-2023-0076/full/html
https://www.ipsa.org/wc/panel/authoritarian-use-religion-arab-world
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/5/589
https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/thomas-jefferson-and-religious-freedom/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/opinion/autocracy-religion-liberalism.html
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2016/03/22/the-gender-gap-in-religion-around-the-world/
https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistory/comments/18v259r/are_there_any_christian_dictators/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DebateReligion/comments/11lwiq3/religion_is_good_in_theory_but_it_becomes_a/
https://www.vision.org/messiahs-rulers-religion-part-8-dictators-downfall-hitler-mussolini-474
https://www.csis.org/analysis/coming-conflict-hezbollah
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/oct/analysis-hamas-and-hezbollah-how-they-are-different-and-why-they-might-cooperate-against
https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/11/14/a-religious-war-misconceptions-about-the-role-of-religion-in-the-israelipalestinian-conflict
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https://talkabout.iclrs.org/2022/03/18/the-use-of-religious-arguments-for-the-justification-of-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/
https://inkstickmedia.com/how-russia-weaponized-religion-in-the-war-on-ukraine/
https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/holy-war-to-justify-an-unjust-war-the-role-of-the-russian-orthodox-church-in-the-war-against-ukraine
https://religiousfreedominstitute.org/religion-the-russian-world-and-the-war-against-ukraine/
https://abcnews.go.com/International/history-us-support-israel-runs-deep-growing-chorus/story?id=104957109
https://dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories/brief-history-of-us-isreal-relations/
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https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/blog/why-the-church-should-take-the-rise-in-far-right-rhetoric-seriously
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https://religionnews.com/2024/01/25/as-court-decides-on-genocide-charge-netanyahus-use-of-a-bible-passage-haunts-him/
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-815230
https://www.setav.org/en/opinion/who-is-responsible-for-theological-drift-netanyahu-or-west
https://alquds.com/en/posts/137138
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r1xl5wgnko
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/iran-and-israel-couple-odds
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quds_Day
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/3896438
https://ict.org.il/irans-quds-day-a-manifest-of-animosity/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rare-sermon-irans-khamenei-hails-oct-7-attack-claims-israel-wont-last-long/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BlTjiddHeU
https://www.stimson.org/2024/iran-tempers-rejectionism-to-muslim-consensus-on-palestine/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Israel_relations
https://repository.law.umich.edu/mjil/vol19/iss1/3/
https://scholarlycommons.law.emory.edu/faculty-articles/202/
https://ecfr.eu/article/iran-hamas-and-islamic-jihad-a-marriage-of-convenience/
https://www.stimson.org/2023/what-drives-israel-iran-hostility-how-might-it-be-resolved/
https://www.adl.org/resources/news/irans-leadership-their-own-words
https://cris.brighton.ac.uk/ws/files/31126506/JASPAL_antisemitism_antizionism_FINAL.pdf
https://amwaj.media/article/how-the-clergy-in-iran-view-the-israel-palestine-conflict
https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/2048843
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Mizzou_Academy/AP_Comparative_Government_and_Politics/07:_Political_Identity_-_Nationalism_Religion_Class/7.05:_Comparative_Case_Study_-_Israel_and_Iran_-_The_Intersection_of_Politics_and_Identity
https://www.adl.org/resources/article/escalation-between-israel-iranian-regime-sparks-vicious-antisemitic-anti-israel
https://iranwire.com/en/politics/134911-how-irans-palestine-policy-backfired-at-home/
https://www.jadaliyya.com/Details/46477
https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/11/27/the-real-reason-iran-hates-israel/
https://jcpa.org/article/20-threats-iranian-leaders-made-in-2013/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-efforts-to-annihilate-israel-justify-offensive-saar-tells-un-security-council/
https://kantorer.com/2025/06/17/unpacking-irans-rhetoric-against-israel/
https://amwaj.media/article/hamas-israel-war-highlights-divergent-views-among-iranian-clerics
https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-698136
https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/ganji-khamenei-israel/
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-real-reason-iran-hates-israel-anti-semitism-gaza-4f7ad96e
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1egvtdwyl
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/16/middleeast/israel-operation-iran-regime-change-netanyahu-intl
https://www.inss.org.il/publication/israel-uae-deal-and-islam/
https://www.972mag.com/with-new-laws-netanyahu-is-hijacking-judaism-as-we-know-it/
https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredim-slam-netanyahu-for-heresy-against-god-in-ukraine-comment-mk-blasts-zionism/
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/netanyahu-frequently-makes-claims-of-antisemitism-critics-say-hes-deflecting-blame
https://www.news18.com/world/those-who-bless-israel-tucker-carlson-ted-cruz-clash-as-latter-defends-us-support-citing-bible-ws-l-9394238.html
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/which-polish-politician-said-t-3EKsY584SUWBSHUp8Pe8Nw
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

This week, we take a look at the escalating conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over unresolved territorial disputes, including the contentious area near the ancient Preah Vihear Temple. As tensions reach their tensest point in many years, we explore the historical roots of the disagreement, recent developments, and the geopolitical dynamics, especially involving the power play between the US and China. As always, we share heartfelt intentions and prayers aimed at encouraging peaceful dialogue between the two countries. 
If you wish, you can go straight to our guided time of prayer and intention sending, and join with us in sending energy at: 11 minutes 22 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as the border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand intensifies to one of its tensest stand-offs in recent years, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a move among the governments and military leadership of both Thailand and Cambodia to avoid hasty or reactionary decisions that might escalate to military action between the two countries.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:00:59            Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute
00:06:27            Current Developments in the Dispute
00:08:47            Geopolitical Implications
00:11:22            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
http://casebook.icrc.org/case-study/cambodiathailand-border-conflict-around-temple-preah-vihear
https://archive.aessweb.com/index.php/5007/article/view/2465
https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Thai-Cambodian-armies-clash-at-border-5-things-to-know
https://asianews.network/cambodia-holds-ground-on-icj-resolution-of-border-issue-with-thailand-subject-off-table-for-june-14-talks/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambodian%E2%80%93Thai_border_dispute
https://rsis.edu.sg/blog/rsis/the-thai-cambodia-border-dispute-and-implications-for-asean/
https://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/thailand_and_cambodia_the_battle_for_preah_vihear
https://thai.news/news/thailand/thailand-cambodia-border-tensions-diplomatic-efforts-for-peaceful-resolution-2025
https://theasialive.com/u-s-ally-and-chinas-strategic-partner-exchange-fire-in-southeast-asia-cambodia-thailand-border-skirmish-raises-fears-of-renewed-regional-instability/2025/06/02/
https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/cambodia-says-it-will-take-thai-border-dispute-to-international-court/
https://thethaiger.com/news/national/tensions-rise-thai-cambodian-border-dispute-intensifies
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/6/thailand-ready-for-high-level-operation-in-cambodia-border-dispute
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2603576/world
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3043466/thai-military-prepared-for-high-level-operation-if-cambodia-border-row-escalates
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3042720/thailand-rejects-the-international-court-of-justices-jurisdiction
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-06/thailand-vows-to-defend-border-amid-tensions-with-cambodia
https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-thailand-and-cambodia-clashing-over-koh-kood-island/a-71212061
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/cambodia-says-to-file-complaint/
https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/02/cambodia-to-take-up-long-running-border-dispute-with-thailand-at-uns-top-court
https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/02/cambodia-to-take-up-long-running-border-dispute-with-thailand-at-uns-top-court
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2025/06/05/thailand-cambodia-border-tensions-rise-with-nationalism/
https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/news/asean/40050850
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/asean/40050884
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40050890
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/politics/40050881
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/border-tensions-whats-behind-row-between-thailand-cambodia-2025-06-06/
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thai-military-prepared-high-level-operation-if-cambodia-border-row-escalates-2025-06-06/
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-urges-positive-engagement-after-cambodia-threatens-take-dispute-world-2025-06-05/
https://www.rfa.org/english/cambodia/2025/06/04/cambodia-thailand-border-dispute/
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
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In this emergency episode, we turn attention to where our prayers and intentions are needed following the crash of Air India flight AI171 shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. We consider what's known about the incident and invite  listeners to unite in collective intention, prayers, and meditation for the individuals and communities affected. 
If you wish, you can go straight to this guided time of prayer and intention sending, and join with us in sending energy at 9 minutes 8 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we record following the crash of an Air India flight en route beyween Ahmedabad and London, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will for an outflowing of light to protect, comfort and sustain all affected by the crash of flight Air India AI171 near Ahmedabad just after take-off.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:09:08            Intentions and Prayers for Healing          
00:01:33            What’s known about the The Ahmedabad plane crash
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://economictimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/ahmedabad-plane-crash-heres-all-we-know-about-the-air-india-flight-with-over-200-onboard/articleshow/121798739.cms
https://news.sky.com/story/what-we-know-so-far-after-air-india-flight-to-london-gatwick-crashes-13382509
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/ahmedabad-air-india-plane-crash-news-live-air-india-london-flight-crash-sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-international-airport-deaths-injured-rescue-operation-latest-updates/liveblog/121799226.cms
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/live/air-india-crash-live-ai171-ahmedabad-latest-news-091906454.html
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/6/12/live-air-india-flight-carrying-at-least-244-people-crashes-on-takeoff
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8xgz1905ddt
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/air-india-plane-crash-ahmedabad-flight-ai171-to-london-gatwick/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/12/world/video/india-plane-crash-digvid
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/ahmedabad-india-plane-crash-06-12-25
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ahmedabad-plane-crash-live-updates-air-india-flight-crashes-ahmedabad-airport-death-toll-news-101749717953751.html
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/passenger-list-of-the-ahmedabad-plane-crash-what-we-know-so-far-2739746-2025-06-12
https://www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/air-india-plane-crash-boeing-787-dreamliner-gatwick-live-updates/
https://www.lbc.co.uk/world-news/uk-bound-passenger-plane-crashes-close-to-indias-ahmedabad-airport-with-242-peop/
https://www.manxradio.com/news/world-news/what-we-know-so-far-after-air-india-flight-to-london-gatwick-crashes/
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/12/nx-s1-5431407/air-india-crash-ahmedabad-boeing
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/world/asia/india-plane-crash-what-to-know.html
https://www.reuters.com/world/india/india-plane-crash-updates-2025-06-12/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/12/uk-bound-plane-crashes-take-off-air-india/
https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/air-india-flight-crashes-after-takeoff-near-ahmedabad-240-onboard
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/12/air-india-ai171-crash-ahmedabad-london/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/air-india-says-crashed-aircraft-092027618.html
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this episode, we delve into how to respond to narcissistic abuse of victims. Building upon last week’s discussion, we explore practical ways to identify, resist, and recover from the detrimental effects of narcissism in various aspects of life, including at work and in personal relationships. We draw on expert advice, including such things as recognizing narcissistic behaviors, setting assertive boundaries, and protecting one's mental and emotional well-being, as well as learning about effective communication techniques for managing interactions with narcissists, such as the grey rock method and the B-I-F-F approach .
Intentions and prayers start at 25 minutes 6 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect on protecting the wellbeing of those who are the victims of narcissistic abuse, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that we will stay mindful of how we spend our emotional and mental energy in every situation, knowing that we needn’t accept any negativity that is directed at us.
Please join us in holding this.
Help sources for victims of narcissistic abuse include the following:
General International and Virtual Support
Crisis Text Line: Offers 24/7 support for emotional abuse. Text CONNECT to 741741 (available in the USA, Canada, UK, and Ireland). https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/
Online Communities & Support Groups: Websites like NarcissistAbuseSupport.com (https://narcissistabusesupport.com/) and See Through NPD (https://www.seethrough.org.uk/) provide resources, survivor stories, and forums for those affected globally.
MyNARA App: A digital tool designed for narcissistic abuse recovery, accessible internationally. https://mynara.app/
Verywell Mind: Guides on finding narcissistic abuse support groups, including both in-person and online options. https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-find-a-narcissistic-abuse-support-group-5271477
Meetup Groups: Local and virtual groups, such as “Support for Victims of Narcissistic Abuse” on Meetup.com, offer peer support. https://www.meetup.com/scottsdales-narcissism-not-needed-conversational-group/
Country-specific resources (selected English-speaking countries)
USA & Canada
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 for immediate support. https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/
Center for Hope WNY: Provides education, support groups, and referrals for victims of narcissistic abuse in the USA. https://centerforhopewny.org/
UK & Ireland
Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 (UK & Ireland). https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/
See Through NPD: UK-based resource offering information, validation, and community for victims of narcissistic abuse. https://www.seethrough.org.uk/
NHS and Local Domestic Abuse Services: Many local charities and NHS mental health services provide support for emotional and narcissistic abuse.
Australia & New Zealand
1800RESPECT (Australia): 24/7 national counselling line for family, domestic, and sexual violence. Phone: 1800 737 732, Text: 0458 737 732. https://www.1800respect.org.au/online-chat-1800respect 
Lifeline (Australia): 24/7 crisis support. Phone: 13 11 14. https://www.lifeline.org.au/
MensLine Australia: Support for men and boys. Phone: 1300 789 9786.
DVConnect Womensline (Australia): Crisis support for women. Phone: 1800 811 811. https://www.dvconnect.org/womensline/
DVConnect Mensline (Australia): Support for men. Phone: 1800 600 636. https://mensline.org.au/
myDr.com.au: Information on narcissistic personality disorder and self-care strategies for those affected. https://mydr.com.au/mental-health/narcissistic-personality-disorder-npd/
New Zealand: While not specifically relating to narcissistic abuse, services exist such as Lifeline NZ (https://www.lifeline.org.nz/) and Women’s Refuge (https://womensrefuge.org.nz/).
Consider also what emotional support you may receive from trusted individuals such as friends, family, and counsellors, and legal and advocacy services that are available for victims of abuse.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:04            Understanding Narcissism in Leadership
00:01:48            Resilience Against Narcissistic Abuse
00:08:45            Building Support Networks
00:12:41            Communicating with a Narcissist
00:17:13            Navigating Workplace Challenges
00:21:48            Engaging with HR and Reporting
00:25:06            Intentions for Healing
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://depthcounseling.org/blog/therapy-for-narcissistic-abuse-victims
https://getcourtready.co.uk/blog/legal-strategies-against-a-narcissist-in-court-a-uk-perspective
https://hbr.org/2016/04/how-to-work-for-a-narcissistic-boss
https://heartcount.com/blog/employee-relations-examples/
https://highconflictinstitute.com/personality-disorders/7-tips-for-managing-your-narcissistic-boss/
https://interviewprep.org/should-i-go-to-hr-over-these-workplace-issues/
https://jreidtherapy.com/keys-to-deal-with-a-narcissist/
https://narcissistfamilyfiles.com/category/the-narcissist-family-files/4-insidious-ways-that-narcissistic-abuse-isolates-the-victim/
https://narcissisticman.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery/how-to/how-to-communicate-with-a-narcissist/
https://nationallegalservice.co.uk/understanding-narcissistic-abuse/
https://neurolaunch.com/detached-personality/
https://nickwignall.com/how-to-stop-taking-things-personally/
https://parade.com/living/phrases-to-disarm-a-narcissist
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11155208/
https://psychcentral.com/blog/recovering-narcissist/2017/09/these-5-self-care-practices-can-save-your-life-after-emotional-abuse
https://psychcentral.com/blog/recovering-narcissist/2019/11/11-things-you-should-never-do-with-a-narcissist-harm-reduction-with-toxic-manipulators
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder/covert-narcissistic-abuse
https://psychcentral.com/pro/recovery-expert/2019/08/setting-boundaries-with-a-narcissist
https://psychology.tips/how-not-to-take-things-personally/
https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/life/work/narcissist-boss
https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/life/work/narcissist-boss
https://standhr.com/blog/when-to-escalate-internal-problems-to-hr
https://survivingnarcissism.co.uk/reclaim-your-power-9-steps-to-heal-after-narcissistic-abuse/
https://the-conflictexpert.com/2024/02/01/how-to-handle-conflict-with-a-narcissist-and-stay-sane/
https://www.askamanager.org/2021/09/when-should-go-to-hr-and-when-should-you-not.html
https://www.attachmentproject.com/psychology/dealing-with-narcissist/
https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Good-Boundaries-A-Practical-Guide-for-Setting-Healthy-Limits-with-a-Narcissist-with-Your-Family-with-Your-Friends-and-at-Work-Audiobook/B0D51MFMH4
https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/how-to-not-take-things-personally
https://www.btr.org/narcissists-groom-victims/
https://www.centreofexcellence.com/taking-control-from-a-narcissist/
https://www.charliehealth.com/post/how-to-set-boundaries-with-a-narcissist
https://www.charliehealth.com/post/the-long-term-effects-of-narcissistic-abuse
https://www.charliehealth.com/post/things-narcissists-say-in-an-argument-and-what-they-really-mean
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/deal-with-narcissist/
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/narcissistic-boss/
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/recovering-from-narcissistic-abuse/
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/setting-boundaries-with-a-narcissist/
https://www.consultclarity.org/post/stop-taking-things-personally
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2024/02/20/8-strategies-to-manage-up-when-you-have-a-narcissistic-boss/
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-deal-with-a-narcissist
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/9-tips-for-narcissistic-abuse-recovery
https://www.healthline.com/health/narcissistic-victim-syndrome
https://www.hopefulminds.co.uk/how-to-break-free-from-a-narcissistic-relationship-steps-for-healing-2/
https://www.icanotes.com/2024/09/24/understanding-narcissistic-abuse-tactics-in-intimate-partner-violence/
https://www.inc.com/lolly-daskal/10-powerful-ways-to-deal-with-your-narcissistic-bo.html
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/escalate-the-issue
https://www.judgeanthony.com/blog/how-not-to-take-things-personal-practical-strategies-for-everyday-life
https://www.linkedin.com/advice/0/how-do-you-know-when-its-time-escalate-problem-64twc
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/signs-you-dealing-narcissistic-boss-what-do-katia-beeden
https://www.mythrivepsychology.com/thrive-blog/navigating-love-after-narcissistic-abuse
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/addiction-and-recovery/202104/the-methods-narcissists-use-traumatize-their-victims
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/202402/7-strategies-for-coping-with-a-narcissistic-boss
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/narcissism-demystified/202006/7-ways-set-boundaries-narcissists
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-narcissist-in-your-life/202001/the-dos-and-donts-working-narcissist-boss
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/understanding-narcissism/201710/how-de-escalate-fight-narcissist
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-to-be-yourself/202011/6-ways-to-not-take-things-personally
https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/managing-smart/managers-call-hr
https://www.talenshealth.co.uk/post/recovering-from-narcissistic-abuse-7-essential-steps-to-healing
https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/how-to-leave-a-narcissist/
https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/how-to-set-boundaries-with-a-narcissist/
https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/narcissistic-abuse-recover-heal/
https://www.therapywithab.com/blog/2023/11/20/protect-yourself-learning-to-set-boundaries-with-a-narcissist
https://www.verywellhealth.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery-challenges-and-treatment-5210945
https://www.verywellmind.com/10-phrases-to-disarm-a-narcissist-7693217
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-manipulate-a-narcissist-8671825
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In what we hope is a thought-provoking episode, this week we delve into the world of the narcissism, especially in politics and organizations. We explore how narcissistic traits often permeate leadership roles, with the potential to impact organizations, societies, and global politics, not to mention having detrimental effects on individuals' wellbeing. Far from being a straightforward topic, we also see why some people in the public eye who may appear  to be narcissistic may in fact, not be. And as always, we look at where we might focus our intentions and prayers, both for narcissists themselves, and for those affected by toxic narcissism in organizations, at home and  in society more generally.
Intention holding and prayers start at 23 minutes 45 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect upon the damaging consequences of narcissism among political and organisational leaders, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be a movement of compassion among the leaders of all organisations and government worldwide, opening their hearts and minds to the responsibility of upholding the dignity and well-being of all the people they serve.
Please join us in holding this.
Mentioned in this episode:
John Harden’s assessment of narcissistic traits seen among US Presidents:
https://www.newsweek.com/most-narcissistic-presidents-modern-united-states-history-ranked-1743670 (original paper published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution Volume 67, Issue 5, September 2022, at https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00220027221123757).
Book: Dictator's Handbook: A Practical Manual for the Aspiring Tyrant, by Randall Wood and Carmine DeLuca. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Dictators-Handbook-Practical-Manual-Aspiring/dp/0615652425/ref=sr_1_10 (we do not recommend our listeners aspire to take its advice). 
Our recent episode exploring polarisation and the authenticity crisis: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-67aav-18bf480
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:23            Exploring Narcissism
00:02:46            Understanding Narcissism
00:06:43            Narcissism in Leadership
00:07:13            Political Narcissism
00:11:39            Consequences of Narcissistic Leadership
00:15:49            The Impact on Society
00:17:48            Historical Perspectives on Narcissism
00:21:22            Navigating Relationships with Narcissists
00:22:55            Intentions and Prayers for Change
00:26:46            Holding Compassionate Intentions
00:23:45            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://apn.com/resources/14-signs-youre-dealing-with-a-narcissist/
https://assets.cambridge.org/97811070/08724/frontmatter/9781107008724_frontmatter.pdf
https://balancerehabclinic.com/ceos-and-narcissism/
https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joop.12555
https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2021/10/25/are-narcissistic-ceos-all-that-bad/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism
https://fearlessculture.design/blog-posts/narcissistic-leaders-destroy-culture-from-within
https://fortune.com/2024/05/23/ceo-narcissist-study-linkedin-profile/
https://journals.aom.org/doi/full/10.5465/AMBPP.2021.15212abstract
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13684302241240689?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.66
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9742-narcissistic-personality-disorder
https://neurosciencenews.com/dark-triad-politics-polarization-28648/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5437163/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8292742/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8722452/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8965281/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9301298/
https://thenextwavefutures.wordpress.com/2023/06/24/choose-narcissists-as-leaders-johnson-trump-democracy-generations/
https://www.britannica.com/science/narcissism
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00422/full
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.858779/full
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1579958/full
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1579958/pdf
https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/personality-disorders/narcissistic-personality-disorder
https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/features/the-prevalence-of-narcissist-ceos/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/impact-narcissism-politics-lauro-amezcua-patino-3ekic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/narcissistic-personality-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20366662
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-024-03159-2
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK556001/
https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/what-is-narcissistic-personality-disorder
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/narcissism
https://www.psypost.org/narcissism-may-be-fueling-political-polarization-according-to-new-psychology-research/
https://www.psypost.org/narcissistic-ceos-are-more-likely-to-fake-emotions-when-they-feel-lonely-study-finds/
https://www.psypost.org/psychology-study-indicates-that-narcissists-are-more-involved-in-politics-than-the-rest-of-us/
https://www.richtmann.org/journal/index.php/ajis/article/download/13053/12645/45971
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0090261621000437
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886920305080
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X22001051
https://www.strategicmanagement.net/publications-resources/strategic-management-explorer/understanding-how-ceo-narcissism-can-shape-risk-taking/
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/narcissism-symptoms-signs
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   
 

In this episode, we explore the pressing issues of  the social authenticity crisis affecting many societies globally, which is being driven among other reasons by AI-generated content, political polarization, and eroded trust in institutions. We discuss how this crisis impacts our daily lives, the difficulty in distinguishing genuine information, and the role of misinformation in deepening divides. We also explore the implications of polarization on mental health, relationships, and social well-being. As always, we guide listeners through intentions and prayers aimed at fostering dialogue, understanding, and a movement towards a beloved community that embraces difference.
Intentions and prayers start at 17 minutes 10 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we consider the critical crisis of authenticity affecting many polarised societies, and in the face of increasingly unreliable and deliberately fake information sources that many of us are exposed to, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that there will be widespread awareness of the value of working toward a beloved community that celebrates and embraces, rather than polarizes and demonises, differences of views and ways of being.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:56            Understanding the Authenticity Crisis
00:04:27            The Rising Polarization
00:09:06            Effects of Polarization on Society
00:12:28            The Personal Impact of Polarization
00:16:27            Moving Towards Healing and Change
00:17:10            Intentions and Prayers
Useful resources relating to this episode:
Global Healing Response Quarter 1 2025 theme, Authenticity/Groundedness https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness/
Global Healing Response Quarter 2 2025 theme, Authenticity/Grit https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness-2/
Listen to our episode, Embracing Authenticity at: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/
 The 2025 Edelman’s Trust Barometer Global Report can be downloaded at https://www.edelman.com/trust/2025/trust-barometer 
Sources referenced in this episode:
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https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/3/10/pgae426/7821170
https://adata.pro/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-crisis-communications-in-2025/
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2025/05/14/the-perceived-independence-of-information-sources-has-a-powerful-impact-on-polarisation/
https://ifstudies.org/blog/now-political-polarization-comes-for-marriage-prospects
https://mediate.com/bridging-the-divide-how-family-values-and-conflict-resolution-shape-our-polarized-world/
https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/01/18/what-happens-when-democracies-become-perniciously-polarized-pub-86190
https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/09/polarization-democracy-and-political-violence-in-the-united-states-what-the-research-says
https://cess-nuffield.nuff.ox.ac.uk/files/Eugen-Dimant_Hate-Trumps-Love.pdf
https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/next-gen-technologies/why-data-quality-and-authenticity-will-be-essential-for-ai-in-2025/117957184
https://cobsinsights.org/2024/10/16/the-ripple-effects-of-political-polarization-in-society/
https://coreywilkspsyd.com/2025-predictions/
https://ecpr.eu/Events/Event/PanelDetails/13043
https://ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1475-6765.12623
https://fgsglobal.com/insights/crisis-management-2025-trends-and-developments
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-05/ran_the_media_and_polarisation_052023_en.pdf
https://hub.genwell.ca/political-polarization-impact-on-social-isolation-disconnection-and-loneliness/
https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/top-10-most-powerful-countries-in-the-world-2025-where-does-india-rank-9816599/
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19401612251315597-articles.6
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17456916231186409
https://llyc.global/en/ideas/the-psychological-factors-associated-with-polarization/
https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/misinformation-in-action-fake-news-exposure-is-linked-to-lower-trust-in-media-higher-trust-in-government-when-your-side-is-in-power/
https://newdiscourses.com/2021/04/authenticity-and-the-woke-crisis-of-the-real/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/isj.12453
https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:cec60ee5-93b9-433c-b68c-a3081f1217f8/download_file?safe_filename=polarization%2520and%2520partisanship%2520&type_of_work=Journal+article
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https://prsay.prsa.org/2025/01/03/brand-authenticity-and-other-emerging-trends-impacting-public-relations-in-2025/
https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/echo-chambers-filter-bubbles-and-polarisation-literature-review
https://ronntorossian.com/the-evolution-of-public-affairs-in-2025-authenticity-digital-transformation-and-crisis-management/
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https://www.bazaarvoice.com/blog/summit-2025-the-authenticity-advantage/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/how-partisan-polarization-drives-the-spread-of-fake-news/
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/government-and-opposition/article/populism-and-polarization-in-comparative-perspective-constitutive-spatial-and-institutional-dimensions/460EFC95AE70DC5A4AAFF21D437B58D6
https://www.carnegie.org/our-work/article/welcome-to-a-world-defined-by-polarization-instability-and-disruption/
https://www.icip.cat/perlapau/en/article/polarization-harms-democracy-and-society/
https://www.iofc.org/en/news/healing-polarization-2025
https://www.kungfu.ai/blog-post/ai-authenticity--what-does-it-mean-to-be-real-in-2025
https://www.nature.com/articles/s44271-024-00089-2
https://www.odwyerpr.com/story/public/22572/2025-02-14/target-meta-tesla-crisis-communications-done-well-2025.html
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/exploring-the-links-between-political-polarization-and-declining-trust-in-news-media
https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2014/10/21/political-polarization-media-habits/
https://www.psychiatrist.com/news/the-psychology-of-political-polarization/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/its-not-just-in-your-head/202409/polarization-contributes-to-rising-reports-of-anxiety
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/political-polarization-poses-health-risks-new-analysis-concludes
https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/political-polarization-affecting-mental-health
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0277953621003087
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0047272725000076
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0267364924000293
https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/civicjustice/_pdf/Polarized%20Politics%20.pdf
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003178217-15/trust-news-context-political-polarization-%C3%A7i%C4%9Fdem-bozda%C4%9F-suncem-ko%C3%A7er
https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2021/02/researchers-find-broad-impacts-from-political-polarization.html
https://www.verywellmind.com/group-polarization-theories-and-examples-7547335
https://www.visionofhumanity.org/trend-of-political-disruption-kickstarts-again-in-2025/
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/polarization-across-28-countries/
https://www.voronoiapp.com/demographics/Over-30
https://www.youthforum.org/files/220420-article-polarisation.pdf
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this episode, we explore the current political turbulence in Serbia. The country is experiencing significant unrest marked by mass protests, democratic backsliding, and challenges to human rights. As international observers express concern over the erosion of democratic norms, we delve into the nature of Serbia's political scene, and the country's precarious stance between the EU and Russia. As always, we look at where we might focus our intentions and prayers, and invite you to join us in holding these.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as Serbia’s political situation remains finely balanced, with the government consolidating power amid mounting domestic and international challenges and mass unrest at home, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that Serbia’s President, Prime Minister and cabinet will be guided by wise and compassionate counsel that seeks to guard against democratic backsliding.
Please join us in holding this.
Our guided time of prayer and intention sending starts at 10 minutes 30 seconds.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:13            Understanding Serbia’s Political Turbulence
00:10:28            Holding Intentions for Change
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://balkaninsight.com/2025/04/15/buying-time-serbia-gets-new-government-amid-ongoing-political-crisis/
https://ecfr.eu/article/cast-no-shadow-how-the-eu-can-advance-the-kosovo-serbia-dialogue-process/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Serbia
https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/serbia-past-the-point-of-no-return/
https://freedomhouse.org/country/serbia/freedom-world/2023
https://freedomhouse.org/country/serbia/freedom-world/2024
https://freedomhouse.org/country/serbia/freedom-world/2025
https://monitor.civicus.org/watchlist-march-2025/Serbia/
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novi_Sad_railway_station_canopy_collapse
https://theloop.ecpr.eu/the-student-movement-challenging-state-and-societal-capture-in-serbia/
https://tradingeconomics.com/serbia/political-stability-and-absence-of-violence-terrorism-estimate-wb-data.html
https://www.allianz.com/en/economic_research/country-and-sector-risk/country-risk/serbia.html
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17907947
https://www.bmz.de/en/countries/serbia/political-situation-119368
https://www.boell.de/en/2025/03/13/will-serbias-protest-movement-lead-to-a-democratic-beginning
https://www.dw.com/en/no-end-to-serbias-political-crisis-in-sight/a-72133397
https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-students-run-to-brussels-take-protest-to-the-eu/a-72543381
https://www.euronews.com/tag/serbia-politics
https://www.gmfus.org/news/protests-leave-serbias-politics-finely-balanced
https://www.idea.int/democracytracker/country/serbia
https://www.intellinews.com/serbia-s-growth-hampered-by-political-unrest-in-first-quarter-of-2025-374427/
https://www.mfa.gov.tr/sibistan-siyasi-gorunumu.en.mfa
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   
 

This week, in a special episode, Ellen talks to Clive about his experience of being trans and his reactions to a changing in attitudes toward trans people in both the US and UK. He talks about his lived experience of hiding a secret and rarely feeling able to let Anja, his female self, come out and be seen by the world. We talk about how this relates to authenticity and activism, and the beautiful way that Clive has recently found that his journey of gender exploration and coming to terms with his sexuality plays into and is being informed by his spiritual journey. Clive talks candidly, shedding light on the nuances of gender fluidity and his belief in the importance for fostering a beloved community that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that invites empathy and understanding, introducing listeners both to a side of Clive and to the beautifully varied world of trans that many may know little about.
Feel free to reach out to Clive if you'd like to talk about your own searching or struggling with this issue via Messenger on our Facebook group, or via his website, https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/tmg/tmindex.html. 
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we consider Clive’s fear that we may be moving away from building a beloved society that embraces full acceptance and inclusiveness of trans people, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that, in the face of legislative changes and the course of dialogue in our home countries toward trans people, all people will be moved by a desire for beloved community that fully upholds the dignity and equality of trans people, and that tolerates and celebrates differences of view.
Please join us in holding this.
Clive’s YouTube channel, A Gender Fluid Life: https://www.youtube.com/@transformationsontuesday.  Offers reflections, explainers, inquiries into “all things trans,” including dedicated playlists aimed at offering help for parents and loved ones of trans people, reflections on being trans and having faith, and help for coming out.
Clive’s guide to coming out as trans or a crossdresser: https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/tmg/tmcomingout.html (see also the supporting video, https://youtu.be/qIjT3maFQNI).
Clive’s infographic and guide to understanding your gender and sexuality: https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/tmg/tmdownloads.html (see also the supporting video, https://youtu.be/_1SpFYUxvDc).
Listen to our Part 1 episode on this topic, Trans Lives Matter at https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7p8jz-18966ad 
Help and information:
Crossdream Life. Includes discussion forum and help for families, partners and significant others of trans people, and a dedicated area for transmen. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/crossdreamlife/
Resources on Crossdreaming, Transgender and Transsexual Issues. https://www.crossdreamers.com/
Directory of help sources for trans folks in Wayfarer Magazine (mainly USA-focussed). https://www.wayfarermagazine.com/p/trans-and-queer-emergency-resource
Books:
‘The Transgender Issue’ by Shon Faye. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Issue-Trans-Justice-All/dp/1839768398/ref=sr_1_1
‘Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity’ by Julia Serano. (includes discussion of the theory of subconscious sex). Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Whipping-Girl-Transsexual-Scapegoating-Femininity/dp/1541604520/ref=sr_1_1
‘Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say’ by Preston M. Sprinkle. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Embodied-Transgender-Identities-Church-Bible/dp/0830781226/ref=sr_1_1
Sources referenced in this episode:
Full UK High Court ruling on meaning of the terms “woman” and “man” in the Equality Act 2010: https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2024_0042_judgment_aea6c48cee.pdf
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for beloved community (originally spoken about by Josiah Royce) can be found at https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/the-king-philosophy/ 
Chapter markers:
00:00:00           Introduction
00:01:56            Exploring Trans Issues
00:03:23           Clive’s Experience Growing Up
00:05:37           The Complexity of Gender Identity
00:08:02           Spiritual Insights and Gender
00:10:59            The Intersection of Gender and Spirituality
00:18:22            Childhood Awareness and Suppression
00:21:11              University Challenges and Isolation
00:27:39            Finding Expression Through YouTube
00:32:29            The Impact of Recent Rulings
00:43:49            Current Events and Activism
00:54:10             Authenticity and Activism
00:57:02             Resources for Understanding Trans Experiences
01:01:59              Closing Thoughts and Intention
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.   

In this emergency episode, we bring urgent attention to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With severe food shortages affecting nearly the entire population, and close to half a million people thought to already be suffering the most severe stage of famine, we hone in on the consequence of nearly two months of a near complete blockage of aid flows into the territory that now endangers an entire people. Please join us with our urgent plea for compassion.
Suggested Intention Focus
With the deteriorating and perilous situation brining nearly Gaza’s entire population to the point of starvation, we suggest holding as an urgent intention:
We will that the hearts and minds of all who have influence and affect decisions on the flow or otherwise of humanitarian aid into Gaza will be moved with deep compassion for the millions of innocent people who are suffering or facing starvation there.
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.wfp.org/countries/palestine
https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-website/alerts-archive/issue-97/en/
https://www.un.org/unispal/document/gaza-strip-ipc-report-sep24-apr25/
https://www.wfp.org/news/new-gaza-food-security-assessment-sees-famine-risk-persisting-amid-ongoing-fighting-and
https://www.csis.org/analysis/famine-gaza
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/statement/2024/06/26/world-bank-group-statement-regarding-ipc-report-on-food-security-situation-in-gaza
https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-analysis/details-map/en/c/1157065/
https://www.fao.org/in-focus/gaza/en
https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-aid-groups-hit-out-at-israeli-plans-for-resuming-gaza-aid-distribution/
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aid-to-gaza-e3-foreign-ministers-statement-23-april-2025
https://www.dw.com/en/israels-plans-for-the-conquest-of-gaza/a-72454890
https://nypost.com/2025/05/06/us-news/trump-teases-very-very-big-announcement-ahead-of-middle-east-trip/
Join us in person for intention holding:  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.  
Our websites:   
www.heartfulimpact.com/   Our show website.  
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.