Creating spaces for transformation with Prabha Sankaranarayan [Ep. 41]

Inside Conflict Transformation with MBBI's Prabha Sankaranarayan

Host Laura May speaks with Prabha Sankaranarayan, president and CEO of Mediators Beyond Borders International, on her journey spanning child advocacy to conflict mediation. Recorded in June 2024 and including discussion of societal conflict in the United States, this episode has become even more relevant today.

The episode starts with an exploration of Prabha's transition from therapy to mediation, her commitment to creating spaces for transformation, and the formation of the Trust Network to build a peace infrastructure in the U.S. Prabha emphasizes the importance of community, ongoing self-awareness, and the global shift towards pluralistic cultures. The conversation concludes with an invitations for listeners to get involved in transformative conflict work.

Useful links:

• mediatorsbeyondborders.org
• thetrustnetwork.net
• Prabha's LinkedIn

Time stamps:

00:00 Introduction 01:15 Prabha's Career Journey 10:45 Personal Influences and Family Background 14:16 Activism and Early Influences 19:03 The Importance of Community and Collective Efforts 26:00 Self-Awareness and Continuous Practice 33:18 Building a National Peace Infrastructure 42:02 How to Get Involved