Episode 49: Revolutionary Social Work: A Reasoning Session with Alicia Stettler, LCSW

The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast

In this episode of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Alicia Stettler, LCSW, and host Christian Ace Stettler engage in a powerful conversation about their experiences in Hawaii and their commitment to speaking up against injustice.

Alicia, originally from the U.K. with roots in Jamaica and Hawaii, brings a unique perspective to the discussion as a co-founder of A Conscious Party and a conceptualizer of Revolutionary Yoga. As a full-time mother and clinician (LCSW) for SEARHC in Alaska, she emphasizes the importance of regulating one's energy when working with clients who have experienced trauma.

Throughout the conversation, Alicia and Christian touch on various topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for understanding and unity. They advocate for peace, empathy, and the rejection of division, highlighting the importance of learning, listening, and gathering together.

The concept of the circle emerges as a central theme, both in the context of revolutionary yoga therapy and in promoting unity and revolutionizing minds. Alicia and Christian emphasize the power of sitting in a circle, patiently listening to diverse perspectives, and understanding different experiences.

Key takeaways from the episode include the importance of speaking up against injustice, choosing battles wisely, and recognizing the individual experiences within racial categories. Unity and the rejection of division are seen as essential for progress and peace in society, with gathering together and listening to each other as key components of achieving unity.

As the episode comes to a close, Alicia and Christian highlight the significance of revolutionary yoga therapy, mindfulness, nourishment, and promoting love and peace as integral aspects of revolutionary social work.

Overall, Episode 49 serves as a reminder of the power of dialogue, empathy, and collective action in addressing social injustices and promoting unity and peace in our ourselves and our communities.