In this follow-up episode of And Now Love, Cynthia Marks continues her conversation with social and criminal justice advocate Niaz Kasravi. Niaz reflects on her path from silence to self-expression — shaped not only by personal trauma, but also by a deepening commitment to justice and community healing. She speaks candidly about the criminal legal system, her work supporting incarcerated individuals, and how trauma has shaped the way we relate to ourselves, to institutions, and to each other. Through a lens that is both compassionate and unflinching, Niaz explores how self-awareness, nervous system literacy, and emotional integrity have guided her advocacy — and her life. This is a conversation about finding your voice, standing up for what matters, and holding space for the truth.

In this inspiring episode of And Now Love, Cynthia Marks sits down with Shirley Torres, Co-Executive Chief Officer at Homeboy Industries — the world’s largest gang rehabilitation and reentry program. With decades of experience in community healing, Shirley shares how she helps formerly incarcerated individuals find dignity, purpose, and transformation through connection, compassion, and care. She speaks candidly about the importance of listening without judgment, creating spaces where people feel safe to be seen, and honoring the humanity behind every wound. Shirley reflects on the spiritual foundation of her work, the influence of Father Greg Boyle, and why love — not punishment — is the most powerful agent of change. This episode is a profound look into how one woman leads with her heart and helps others reclaim theirs.

In this powerful episode of And Now Love, Cynthia Marks welcomes back clinical psychologist Dr. Loren Weiner for a conversation that reframes how we understand therapy — not as symptom management, but as the process of uncovering and healing deep emotional imprints. Dr. Weiner discusses how therapy guided by dreams, honesty, and emotional safety can reveal unconscious beliefs formed in childhood that block love, self-worth, and connection. Drawing on her years of training under Dr. Bernard Bail, she explores the therapist’s role in helping individuals reconnect with their authentic selves, process guilt and grief, and challenge inherited psychological burdens. This episode is a moving exploration of how therapy, when done with depth and intention, becomes a liberating journey of emotional truth. Whether you're in therapy, considering it, or supporting someone on that path, this conversation offers a compassionate and radical lens on what it means to truly heal.