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The UPLift with Tzedek: Real Talk for Real Change
Welcome to The UPlift - Real Talk for Real Change! We're here to build authentic community relationships and help fuel social transformation in Asheville, NC, believing collective liberation is not only possible but probable as we share, listen, and learn together.
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund is a social justice philanthropy fund that redistributes money, resources, and power to support systems change and community healing in Asheville, North Carolina. Through adaptive, trust-based philanthropy, we resist oppressive systems and work to transform our collective home into a place where everyone flourishes. We fund mission-aligned work centering LGBTQ Justice, Racial Justice, and/or Dismantling Antisemitism; this means we give money to organizations and individuals invested in creating a more fair, equitable, and flourishing society.
We dream of a thriving Asheville where everyone's needs are abundantly met - where everyone is safe, respected, and celebrated. We believe that a community rooted in joy and love is possible - that is, if we can connect and build our shared vision on the value that liberation is for all.
Sound good to you? We hope so!
Let's be real. Let's go deep. Let's get liberated.
The UPLift with Tzedek: Real Talk for Real Change
Healing with Heart: Reclaiming Wellness Through Radical Connection
Is empathy an antidote to oppression? This month, "cultural edge walker" April Easter shares her unique journey and the wisdom she's acquired over 20 years in the field, including her pivot from criminology to radical compassion. This candid discussion sheds light on the indispensable role of community in the healing journey, highlighting the profound impact of empathy and inclusivity on individual and societal transformation.
About April: April Easter is a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor and licensed clinical addiction specialist based in Asheville, North Carolina. With over two decades of experience, she's committed to meeting people where they are, regardless of the door they walk through to seek help. April blends the neurobiology of trauma, attachment research, and somatic psychotherapy to offer transformative care. She is extensively trained in modalities like Somatic Psychotherapy, DBT, EMDR, and Expressive Arts Therapy, specializing in working with individuals facing complex trauma, substance use challenges, and those seeking profound life changes. April is deeply committed to fostering systemic change within mental health practices. She excels in family systems work, helping families worldwide to heal intergenerational patterns and achieve sustainable change.
***ALSO! Don't miss our special guest, Story Hoeben, who shares her 7-year-old insights about equality, kindness, and courage.
April's insights challenge us to reconsider how we define healing—not just for ourselves but for our communities, emphasizing that real change happens through radical connection. Catch the full episode now!
We'll see you same time, same place next month. Until then, peace.
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