Traditional Chinese Medicine for Cancer: A Spiritual Biography
Join New School Host Michael Lerner with Commonweal Cancer Help Program Qigong teacher and acupuncturist Erlene Chiang for a spiritual biography conversation.
The Commonweal Way
As we celebrate a half a century of program work, we are reflecting on the mystery at the heart of Commonweal. This mystery is a way of being, a philosophy, a worldview, a relationship, a soul work, and a state of mind. For this writing, we asked Commonweal co-founder Michael Lerner to offer his reflections on how the vision has grown into what our organization is today.
Can We All Become Healers?
In this incredible conversation, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, makes a “House Call” at Commonweal New School—to talk with one of his long-time mentors and friends, Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen.
Biography of the Biographer
Join New School Host Michael Lerner with author Dick Russell in a conversation about his definitive biography of James Hillman, founder of the field of archetypal psychology movement, and his admiring biography of RFK, Jr.
CHE Café: Science, Storytelling, and a New War on Cancer
In this CHE Café conversation, we explore the power of storytelling as a tool for communicating complex scientific issues, and reaching people in ways that motivate action for change.
Yo Papa! Celebrating Father’s Day with Stories and Songs
Join us for another healing hour of stories and music in our series with master storyteller Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, and musician/songwriter Karen Drucker.
Yo Mama! Celebrating Mother’s Day with Stories and Songs
Join us for the next stories and music event in our series with master storyteller Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, and musician/songwriter Karen Drucker.
Toward Psychologies of Liberation: Literal and Metaphorical Migrations in the Polycrisis
Join depth psychologist, professor, and author Mary Watkins in conversation with Host Michael Lerner about the cultural and community transformation happening in these times.
Rue Mapp and Host Lyons Filmer
Learn how outdoorswoman Rue Mapp turned her childhood experiences on family farmland into a national movement of Black joy and healing in nature. Her first book, Nature Swagger, celebrates those she has connected with along her outdoor journey, sharing each contributor’s transformative connections to nature.