The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: End Cycles of Violence

The Power of Compassion in Action to End Cycles of Violence with Azim Khamisa
In this raw and soul-stirring episode of the ChooSELove Podcast, Scarlett Lewis sits down with Azim Khamisa, a father whose 20-year-old son, Tariq, was senselessly murdered by a 14-year-old gang member. In a moment when most would be consumed by rage, Azim was overcome by something else—a mystical experience that delivered him straight into forgiveness.
This conversation dives deep into:
The spiritual encounter Azim had just hours after his son’s death
Why he chose forgiveness over vengeance—and how it healed him
How he now partners with the grandfather of his son’s killer to save other children
The power of compassion in action to end cycles of violence
Azim’s story will shake you, then awaken you. This is forgiveness not as a soft virtue—but as a radical, world-changing force.
You don’t want to miss this. It's not just about tragedy—it's about transformation.
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: “Let Them Theory”

“Let Them Theory” with Maureen Lewis
This past Mother’s Day, Scarlett Lewis and her mom went to the Blue Colony Diner to have a mother/daughter discussion about the “Let Them Theory,’ people who lie, and how to choose love in difficult relationships. Listen to this special podcast today!
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The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Safe and Sound Schools

Safe and Sound Schools
Listen as Scarlett talks with Michele Gay, co-founder of ⁠Safe and Sound Schools⁠ about her organization and all the work they do to make schools and communities safer for all! Hear about the interesting information they found out from their most important stakeholders.
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The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: The Compassionate Achiever

The Compassionate Achiever
Listen to the amazing conversation between Scarlett and Dr. Chris Kukk, about the neuroscience research that went into creating the Choose Love Enrichment Program and how choosing love and compassion leads to success!
Dr. Kukk is on the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement's board of directors, a professor of Political Science at ⁠Western Connecticut State University⁠, the founding director of the ⁠Center for Compassion, Creativity, and Innovation at WCSU⁠, director of Western's Kathwari Honors Program, and author of The Compassionate Achiever: How Helping Others Fuels Success.
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Champions Choose Love

Champions Choose Love
Scarlett talks to Karen Murphy - educator, coach, athlete, parent, and more - about our new, no-cost Champions Choose Love program that she helped to create. Learn how coaches and athletes of any age can use the Choose Love Formula to develop self-awareness, strengthen relationships with coaches, teammates and competitors, and develop responsible decision-making skills on and off the field. 
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement: Early Childhood Development

Early Childhood Development
Scarlett speaks with Lisa Swain, educator and developer of our infant/toddler, Pre-K, and Kindergarten curriculum, about Early Childhood Development and her journey with the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. Learn about the importance and high demand for teaching social and emotional skills at an early age. 
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Guest: John Winstanley

Societal Issues and Promoting Hope & Healing with John Winstanley
Scarlett and John Winstanley discuss the importance of addressing societal issues and promoting hope and healing. John, an advisor, speaker, and CEO of Fort Safety, shared his mission to protect kids and strengthen families from digital threats and toxic cyber behaviors. He also highlighted the need for open conversations about difficult topics, especially in today's changing world. 
John discussed the impact of digital addiction on individuals and families, emphasizing the need for solutions. He shared his personal journey of overcoming addiction and how it led him to create a digital addiction coaching program. John also highlighted the challenges of balancing screen time in modern family dynamics and the importance of teaching responsible digital use to children.
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: David and Bonnie Murphy, Alex Jones Listeners

David and Bonnie Murphy, Alex Jones Listeners
Scarlett’s guests are David and Bonnie Murphy, Alex Jones listeners who did not believe the tragedy at Sandy Hook happened. They met Scarlett when Bonnie was working at one of the first schools to embrace the Choose Love program and Scarlett came in to present to the educators. David and Bonnie did not tell Scarlett that they thought she was a crisis actor for years. Now they sit down and have an unthinkable  conversation about their thought process, the importance of truth and model courage and vulnerability needed to bridge divides and forge friendships across the aisles. 
Bonnie Lee Murphy is a successful educator of 32 years with Early Childhood, K-8 and Special Education certifications in public and private schools, endorsed in Reading, Health, Language Arts, Social Studies, Gifted and Psychology. A high school drop-out, she is currently a special education preschool teacher, after spending 28 years reversing generational cycles of ACEs and trauma, having her own education advocacy business as an education trainer and advocate including being New Mexico’s first teacher and State Ambassador for Choose Love.
David Murphy is a business partner with Core-Visual in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a professional photographer / videographer / editor and has been working in the creative industry for more than 35 years. David’s hobbies include playing bass guitar, making personal videos on his YouTube channel (covering topics ranging from theology to DIY home improvement projects), and he also writes and performs original standup comedy (occasionally).

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Tricia Maciejewski

Live Like Levi with Mom Tricia Maciejewski
Tricia Maciejewski shares her story with Scarlett Lewis about her beautiful son, Levi, and what she has learned through tremendous hardship and gut-wrenching loss. Levi’s death was preventable and the 'evil' is not going to stop so we have to prepare and protect ourselves, and
our children with information, awareness and education so that we are not left vulnerable to the highly sophisticated and wiley snares of those that are ever present and prey on our children online. Levi's mom, Tricia, wants us to "Live Like Levi" courageously and treat other people the way we want to be treated!
https://www.wgal.com/article/shippensburg-sextortion-victim-mother-speaks/64089
Learn more about Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org

The Choose Love Movement with Scarlett Lewis: Peers Not Fears

Lorraine Connell, the founder of Peers Not Fears
Scarlett Lewis’ guest is Lorraine Connell, the founder of Peers Not Fears. Scarlett discusses Lorraine's background in education and teen empowerment, as well as her book and workbook on leadership skills for teens. They also highlight the importance of choosing love over fear and the effectiveness of peer-to-peer groups in middle and high schools, particularly in facilitating trust and friendships. They discuss the upcoming peer-to-peer program in Rochester, New Hampshire  which aims to address feelings of isolation and promote collective growth.
Lorraine talks about her journey from being a chemistry teacher to embracing leadership roles. Initially, she struggled with the idea of being an expert in social and emotional learning, feeling that she couldn't lead in advisory roles due to her own lack of skills. However, she eventually transitioned into the work, recognizing the importance of leadership in her role as a mom, teacher, coach, and advisor. She emphasized the need to redefine what leadership means and how it can be stepped into, even by those who feel they lack the necessary skills. https://www.peers-not-fears.com/
Learn more About Scarlett here: https://chooselovemovement.org/