Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek

Ep 285 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - The Architecture of a Sentence (Class 4) In class 4, we analyze the "Pronoun Blueprint" and the internal structure of speech to understand how sentences can either bridge divides or ignite factions. We compare the distributive responsibility found in Lincoln’s Second Inaugural and Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inaugural address. We also introduce the Metaphor Tempe...

Ep 284 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - De-Escalation Framing (Class 3) In class 3, Avis Kalfsbeek discusses de-escalation framing as a method for lowering the emotional weight of a conflict without compromising on the truth. We explore how anchors in our language drag conversations toward escalation and how to replace evaluative judgment with descriptive observation. We examine the 1978 Camp Dav...

Ep 283 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms - The Doorway Sentence (Class 2) In class 2, Avis Kalfsbeek explores the concept of the doorway sentence as a tool for lowering defensiveness and inviting participation. We examine the difference between a harsh start-up and a soft start-up, drawing on the family therapy work of Virginia Satir and John Gottman. By looking at Māori hui protocols and the labor orga...

Peacewarts Homework for Resonant Charms Class 1 and Real-life Peace and War Check-in: July 4, 2026. In this episode I do homework from Resonant Charms 101’s Class 1 and ask Perplexity.ai what real life conflicts and peace victories are happening with the goal to be more grounded in our peace studies. I also read a Rumi poem. Peace and love, Avis www. AvisKalfsbeek.com #peace #lovenotwar #peacewart...

Ep 281 Peacewarts: Resonant Charms 101 - The Tuning Fork Test (Class 1) Welcome back to Peacewarts! Avis Kalfsbeek opens the Department of Resonant Charms with a formal orientation to the Resonance Chamber and the departmental axiom: Resonance over Reach. In Class 1, we introduce the tuning fork test as a foundational skill for reading the 70/30 rule of communication. Using the history of listenin...

Peacewarts returns tomorrow with a brand-new department, but first, a brief pause. In this informal update, Avis Kalfsbeek shares what she’s been working on over the past month—from launching Bullet Poof and caring for her mother to working on the latest Pedro novella and developing a new long-term project called The Peace Experiments. She also offers heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined her fo...

Ep 279 Why is Rick Rubin Selling Athletic Nicotine? Kitty wants to know. Why is nicotine suddenly being marketed as a wellness product? In this episode, Kitty O’Compost turns her satirical eye toward the rise of “athletic nicotine,” a new generation of premium nicotine pouches aimed at runners, creatives, executives, and health-conscious high performers. Using Rick Rubin’s podcast sponsorship as a...

Ep 278 “The Final Call from the Oval Throne” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the grand finale of the Bullet Poof Bulletins series for National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings down the house at the Spoke-Easy Stage with a wild narrative update. Tonight, Kitty O’Compost recounts a bizarre shop phone call she received earlier in the day...

Ep 277 “Tactical Brunch Culture” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost breaks down a leaked influencer marketing deck that exposes h...

Ep 276 “The Operator-Level Stapler” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost deconstructs a leaked corporate procurement catalog exposi...

Ep 275 “The Big Six Earning Crisis” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost breaks down a leaked quarterly earnings report from the fi...

Ep 274 “The Stolen Valor Starter Pack” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost deconstructs a leaked corporate apparel strategy design...

Ep 273 “The Tactical Tandem Initiative” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost breaks down a leaked corporate pitch deck exposing a b...

Ep 272 “The Ergonomic Wellness Wand Rebrand” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost deconstructs the absurd world of lifestyle market...

Ep 271 “Slightly Less Legal Shipped Discreetly” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost deconstructs a leaked aftermarket catalog desi...

Ep 270 “The Family Protection Rewards Program” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost exposes a leaked corporate loyalty program desi...

Ep 269 “The Smart-Home Perimeter Paranoia” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost breaks down a leaked consumer software update that...

Ep 268 “The Buy-Now-Pay-Later Identity Package” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost breaks down a leaked consumer financing presen...

Ep 267 “The Level Streaming Subscription Box” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost deconstructs a venture-capital-backed lifestyle...

Ep 266 “The Algorithmic Recommendation Engine” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost tears apart a leaked Silicon Valley presentatio...

Ep 265 “Still Thinking About Sidewalk Safety?” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost tackles the predatory world of digital e-commer...

Ep 264 “The 17th Birthday E-Commerce Trigger” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost breaks down a chilling whistle-blower leak expos...

Ep 263 “The Artisanal Driftwood Pivot” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost shines a spotlight on the ridiculous world of corporate...

Ep 262 “Historical Menace as Interior Design” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost shines a spotlight on the ridiculous world of hi...

Ep 261 “The Coastal Threat-Response Garment” – National Gun Violence Awareness Month (Bullet Poof Bulletins) Celebrating the launch of eco-fiction anti-gun novella Bullet Poof and National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Avis Kalfsbeek brings back beloved Kitty O’Compost with the Bullet Poof Bulletins. Tonight on the Spoke-Easy stage, Kitty O’Compost deconstructs a leaked heritage apparel catalog th...