Invisible Truths

Episode 41: Maybe They're Meant to be Unicorns

Ben Tapper — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0500

B.A.S.S Co-founder, Kimacka Randle joins me to discuss the challenges and opportunities of parenting children on the Autism Spectrum. We explore the intersections of race and autism as Kimacka shares the wisdom she's earned along the way.

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Episode 40: Doing an Emotional Autopsy

Ben Tapper — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:23:00 -0500

Activist, Life Coach and Podcaster Early Jackson joins me to discuss the affect of trauma on his relationships and what he's discovered about his own healing through his children.

Check out more of Early's work below:

The Inconvenient Truth with Cherese and Early

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Episode 39: You're Good Enough Buddy

Ben Tapper — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 05:30:00 -0500

In this episode, Matt Burke and I discuss his experience of ignoring or burying his emotions and the effects that has had on his life. We explore why this may or may not be unique to white masculinity and share a few laughs along the way. To dive deeper, check out the resources below:

You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) by Mike McHargue

Other People's Problems Podcast with Dr. Hillary McBride

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

Episode 38: Keep Livin' w/Cherese Jackson

Ben Tapper — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:30:00 -0500

In this week's episode, my sister and I dish on some of the family history, discuss resilience in the midst of personal pain and unpack our captivation with justice. If you can't get enough of Cherese, check out her podcast with her husband Early. https://open.spotify.com/show/1Z3Diuv52pCU8wy2oxOQNj?si=kBi8KwalTQqxNfQl6bTmKg (The Inconvenient Truth with Cherese and Early) https://www.facebook.com/NewDirectionCoachingAssociates (New Direction Coaching Associates) Support this podcast

Episode 37: Don't be afraid to be wrong

Ben Tapper — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Rick Hunt is an Indiana principle and friend of mine. On paper we don't have a lot in common, but once we start talking we usually find we're not as different as we seem. Rick and I discuss what allows him to keep growing as a person, and how he uses his personal growth to shape the environment of his school.

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Episode 36: The Comfort of Certainty Ran Out

Ben Tapper — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Melissa Greene, Co-Founder of Imaginarium, joins me to discuss her faith journey and the importance of embracing the discomfort of uncertainty. To learn more about Melissa, check out the links below:

Imaginarium: https://www.imaginarium.life/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.greene.3998

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagreene/?hl=en

Episode 35: Community Healing

Ben Tapper — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:30:00 -0500

Raeanne Madision is a Crane Clan citizen of the Ojibwe nation, and also carries Mexika and Dutch ancestry. She is a natural teacher and practicing postpartum doula. She walks with I walk with families as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, & traditional parenting. During our conversation, we unpack the importance of connecting to ancestral land, the deep wisdom that children offer us and the power of living in community.

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Episode 34: Finding Flow through Dance

Ben Tapper — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:30:00 -0500

Your Gay Dance Teacher, Harmony Lee, joins me to talk about what it means to find flow through dance. We discuss how flow is accessed and Harmony leads us through an exercise that helps us slow down and connect with ourselves. To learn more check out the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourgaydanceteacher/ (https://www.instagram.com/yourgaydanceteacher/) Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nb_dmovement (https://linktr.ee/nb_dmovement) Support this podcast

Episode 33: Home is Internal

Ben Tapper — Mon, 25 May 2020 07:30:00 -0500

Mind Consciousness Coach, Kate Cameron and I explore her work with hypo-therapy and past life regression. We explore the winding paths that lead us into our purpose and reflect on our most pleasurable moments in life. To learn more about Kate, check out the links below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekingsundara/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seekingsundara/

Website: http://www.seekingsundara.com/?fbclid=IwAR2yqFuYExWj2iJ87wK-7OWr2UpG7AWMALt9u30BtLQS2tSxlDq71V2OpKk

Episode 32: Parenting with Empathy

Ben Tapper — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand from Latinx Parenting joins me to discuss parenting. Not only do we talk about strategies for empowering our children, but we also discuss what it means to parent ourselves with empathy. If you're a parent, or just someone that could use some advice on being more gentle with yourself, tune in.

Latinx Parenting Website: https://www.latinxparenting.org/

Latinx Parenting IG: https://www.instagram.com/latinxparenting/?hl=en

Latinx Parenting FB: https://www.facebook.com/latinxparenting/

Episode 31: Accessible Yoga w/ Mary Higgs

Ben Tapper — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Mary shares the story of how she went from an avid dancer to paralyzed after a car accident only to find her way back to movement and eventually Yoga. To learn more about Mary: Yogi Able: https://yogiable.com/ (https://yogiable.com/) Mary Higgs IG: https://www.instagram.com/mary_yogiable/ (https://www.instagram.com/mary_yogiable/) Support this podcast

Episode 30: Nonviolent Parenting w/Danellia Arechiga

Ben Tapper — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Danellia is a full-spectrum doula based in Southern California. In this episode she shared her wisdom about sex, nonviolent parenting and the beauty in establishing power with your children instead of power over them. To follow Danellia, check out the links below:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mamiamorbirth/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/mamiamorbirthdoula/

Website: https://www.mamiamorbirth.com/

Episode 29: Does this make the world free?

Ben Tapper — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:15:00 -0500

Pastor Melissa Florer-Bixler and I disuss what has kept her in the church despite its flaws, the role of justice work in faith and Jay-Z's place in the rap-game. Tune in. Website: https://www.melissaflorerbixler.com/ (https://www.melissaflorerbixler.com/) Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/raleigh-mennonite-church?fbclid=IwAR0GhLflOo8dmkMuvNCSFxu7Ea2jUUUkjrBG5zFmg-bt0fJ3gYwKfheZnxA (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/raleigh-mennonite-church?fbclid=IwAR0GhLflOo8dmkMuvNCSFxu7Ea2jUUUkjrBG5zFmg-bt0fJ3gYwKfheZnxA) Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Night-Finding-Pages-Testament/dp/1513804189 (https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Night-Finding-Pages-Testament/dp/1513804189) Support this podcast

Episode 28: Every Step is a Step

Ben Tapper — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0500

My guest Aimee Ortega and I reconnect and discuss the lessons we've learned about our emotions, relationships and moving forward despite life's challenges. To learn more about Aimee: Aimee's Sewing Studie: https://aimee-elise-sewing-studio.myshopify.com/ (https://aimee-elise-sewing-studio.myshopify.com/) Aimee's Writing: https://becauseihavethetime.substack.com/p/the-books-i-loved-in-2019 (https://becauseihavethetime.substack.com/p/the-books-i-loved-in-2019) Aimee's Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/aim_elise/ (https://www.instagram.com/aim_elise/) Support this podcast

Episode 27: Coming Home to Yourself

Ben Tapper — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

What did a small town in rural North Carolina teach me about coming home? Listen to find out. I reference the chakra system, so for those that aren't familar with it, use the link below as a reference. https://www.chakras.info/ (https://www.chakras.info/) Support this podcast

Episode 26: Astrology Finds You

Ben Tapper — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Astrologer, Spiritual Life Coach and Yoga Instructor Rosa de Boer joins me to illuminate the importance of astrology and spirituality during life transitions and difficult decisions. She talks through some of the basic theory behind astrological thought and encourages us to embrace the process of "unbecoming what we're not."

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Episode 25: Shift Your Conciousness

Ben Tapper — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500

Satin Marche is an alchemist, small business owner and spiritual healer. Her work exitst at the intersections of feminity, blackness and spirituality. In this episode we discuss her journey towards innerstanding, the importance of her tribe, and what it takes to love without attachment. To learn more about Satin: https://satinmarche.com/ (https://satinmarche.com/) https://www.instagram.com/sacredmelanin/ (https://www.instagram.com/sacredmelanin/) Use the discount code: Gratitude15 to receive a special Invisible Truths promotion on your purchases. Support this podcast

Episode 24: Your Story Medicine

Ben Tapper — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 05:00:00 -0500

June Marisa Kaewsith, also known as "Jumakae," is a professional artist, wellness consultant, and storytelling coach. As an artist, she has conducted spoken word workshops and mural projects with various youth groups, and has facilitated theater skits with community members addressing local issues from workers' rights to environmental justice. As a keynote speaker, she has motivated crowds through her original poetry in high schools, college campuses, and various nonprofit groups throughout California. Clients who have sought her as a storytelling coach are change agents who have gone on to tell their stories on large stages in front of thousands of people, entrepreneurs pitching project proposals and product launches to board rooms for a handful of investors and funders, and individuals or artists seeking confidence in their ability to speak authentically and share their work publicly. Through her additional practice as a wellness consultant, she is a 200 hr registered yoga teacher trained to work with survivors of sexual trauma through Peace Over Violence and a transformational life coach (which she rephrases as "life doula") with a professional certification from Leadership That Works. With her passion for the arts and somatic learning, she holds self-care and storytelling workshops for organizations and individuals to strengthen team relationships and wellness culture from a social justice and trauma-informed lens. Life Doula Jumakae discusses her professional journey into coaching and her personal journey from a story rooted in trauma to one of resilience. http://www.jumakae.com/ (http://www.jumakae.com/) https://yourstorymedicine.mykajabi.com/registration-page (https://yourstorymedicine.mykajabi.com/registration-page) https://www.instagram.com/jumakae/ (https://www.instagram.com/jumakae/) Support this podcast

Episode 23: Unbecoming

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Do Better with Cece Host, Charity Croney joins me to discuss the painful, but necessary process of unbecoming. We discuss family, relationships and the process of letting go of what no longer suits you.

Connect with Charity:
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Love Heals All Blog
https://lovehealsallblog.wordpress.com/

Episode 22: Mindful Masculinity

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Mindset Coach Gavin Masumiya sits down with me to get real about masculinity. Per usual we cover a lot of ground, but the conversation is genuine and authentic.

To learn more about Gavin's work as a coach, check out the links below:

https://linktr.ee/gavinmasumiya

http://www.gavinmasumiya.com/

https://www.instagram.com/gavinmasumiya/

Episode 21: Grandad in my bones

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:46:56 -0500

Josh Riddick is the founder and lead consultant for the Growing Edge Collective and regularly leads workshops about racial equity for nonprofit organizations. He and I discuss the importance of storytelling in our families especially when it comes to passing on messages about racial identity to the next generation. To request a workshop for your organization, click below: https://www.growingedgeindy.com/ Support this podcast

Episode 20: What Ignites You?

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Author, empowerment coach and professor Melanie Klein talks with me about her journey towards self-empowerment, her current healing work and the question that will spark the fires of change in your life. To learn more about her work follow the link below: https://www.melaniecklein.com/ To hear Melanie's thoughts on the Kardashians, follow the link below and become a patron. https://www.patreon.com/Invisibletruths Support this podcast

Episode 19: Dancing with Courage and Vulnerability

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

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Psychotherapist Amanda Thrasher and I discuss life stages and how transitioning from one phase to another often feels like falling, but in reality, you're learning to fly.

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Episode 18: Curiosity and Vulnerability

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

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Leonard Mathews is all about transparency and personal growth. He started the PEACE Movement and is constantly seeking ways to evolve and help others do the same. In this convo, we discuss our personal values, the power of vulnerability and talk about what it means to be a bridge to the dominant culture.

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PEACE Movement
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Episode 17: To Know Someone is to Know Their Context

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Hazel Owens is a fellow seminarian, inspiring woman, and all-around great person and we had a blast recording this podcast. We discuss racial integration theory, examine the difference between equity and equality and explore Hazel's relationship with her father and its continued impact on her life.

Don't be fooled by the laughter. We touched on some deep stuff!

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Episode 16: Angels and the Inner Child

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Herman and I discuss the ways we can access the spiritual in our daily lives, and why connecting with our inner child is important for healing and restoration. To learn more: https://hermanjaramillo.com/ https://www.facebook.com/hermanchristianjaramillo Support this podcast

Episode 15: We're All Humaning For The First Time

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I talk with birth Doula Anna Graham. We explore her journey into birth work, the importance of vulnerability and the power that comes with living into our unique gifts.

Website:
https://www.annagrahamdoula.com/

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Episode 14: Interview w/ Liz Getman It's Okay To Be A Mess

Benjamin J Tapper — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0500

Liz Getman is a guided healer, teacher, community builder, and an all-around amazing human being. In this interview, we discuss what it means to be a messy human, and talk through our process of coming to terms with the mess.

To learn more about Liz and support her work, check out the links below:

Liz's Website
https://lizgetman.com/

Liz and Aaron's Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-asana/id1447045271

Gift a Retreat
https://lizgetman.com/retreats

Yoga Loka
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Episode 13 You Can't Make Happiness Happen

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0500

You can't make happiness happen. How do I know? I tried. I had my life planned and my dreams mapped out. I knew what would make me happy, and it was only a matter of time before the days of my soul-sucking 9-5 paid off. At least, that is what I thought until everything changed with one Monday morning meeting... Support this podcast

Episode 12 Cross-Cultural Context

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Maeve O'byrne and I discuss the impact her cross-cultural upbringing had on her development. We also explore cycles of abuse, family traits and the motivation behind her work with Indigenous people in Vancouver.

To learn more about Maeve, click the links below:

Consulting:
https://cohesiveconcepts.ca/

Coaching:
http://www.cumhachtcoaching.com/

Indigenous People of Canada:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/culture/canadian-identity-society/indigenous-peoples-cultures.html

Episode 11: Our Stories Shape Our Mission

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500

Sue Park-Hur is a Korean American born in Seoul, but raised in Los Angeles since she was eight. One of the pivotal points in her life was witnessing the Rodney King Riots in LA while she was a sophomore at UCLA. The racial, social, and economic tensions in the city were cries for the work of reconciliation. This experience helped Sue to understand the crucial role the church can play in the work of God reconciling the world to Himself. Afterward, Sue completed her Masters degree at Wheaton College, where she studied spiritual formation and intercultural studies. In this interview, Sue and I discuss the ways our stories shape our identity and our identity shapes our mission. Sue shares her experience as a Korean-American and offers welcome encouragement for those of us wondering how we will persist in the face of constant injustice. http://reconciliasian.org/ Support this podcast

Episode 10: Power, Pleasure and Pain Pt. 2

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 23:00:00 -0500

In part two of our conversation, Melanie and I revisit embodiment, unpack the influence of gender norms and discuss practical ways to tap into the power that we all have within.

Melanie C. Klein, M.A., is an empowerment coach, thought leader and influencer in the areas of body confidence, authentic empowerment, and visibility. She is also a successful writer, speaker, and professor of Sociology and Women’s Studies. Her areas of interest and specialty include media literacy education, body image, and the intersectional analysis of systems of power and privilege. She is the co-editor of Yoga and Body Image: 25 Personal Stories About Beauty, Bravery + Loving Your Body (Llewellyn, 2014) with Anna Guest-Jelley, a contributor in 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics and Practice (Horton & Harvey, 2012), is featured in Conversations with Modern Yogis (Shroff, 2014), a featured writer in Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Mindful Living (Llewellyn, 2016), co-editor of Yoga, the Body and Embodied Social Change: An Intersectional Feminist Analysis with Dr. Beth Berila and Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts (Rowman and Littlefield, 2016), Yoga Rising: 30 Empowering Stories from Yoga Renegades for Every Body (Llewellyn, 2018) and the co-editor of the new forthcoming anthology, Embodied Resilience through Yoga (Llwelleyn, 2020). She co-founded the Yoga and Body Image Coalition in 2014 and is the co-founder of The Joy Revolution with Marc Cordon. She has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1996 and currently lives in Santa Monica, CA.

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Personal coaching and press:

http://www.melaniecklein.com/

Yoga and Body Image Coalition:

http://ybicoalition.com/

Book websites:

http://www.yogaandbodyimage.org/

http://www.yogarisingbook.com/

The Joy Revolution: http://thejoyrevolution.org/

Social media:

Insta: @melmelklein & @ybicoalition & @thejoyrev

Invisible Truths Episode 9 Power, Pleasure and Pain

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Empowerment Coach and author Melanie Klein talks with me about the ways power, pleasure and pain are experienced throughout one's life. We unpack their effects on relationships, self-awareness and personal growth in part one of this profound and vulnerable conversation. To learn more about Melanie and her work, check out the links below. https://www.melaniecklein.com/ http://www.yogaandbodyimage.org/ Support this podcast

Episode 8: Kinfolk, Heartbreak and Grace

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0500

Isaac Villegas discusses the path that led him to do justice work as a Mennonite Minister. He shares moments of heartbreak, epiphany, and gratitude that have shaped his experience of purpose. Isaac believes firmly in the work that Al Otro Lado is doing, so please check them out and offer support. https://alotrolado.org/ Support this podcast

Episode 7 Holding Tension

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

I've often sacrificed growth on the altar of comfort, and it has only been within the last two years that I've learned the value in holding space for tension. In this episode, I unpack techniques for learning to hold tension and explain the risks of not doing it well. Support this podcast

Episode 6: Punk Rock, Electrons and Positive Psychology Pt. 2

Benjamin J Tapper — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0500

This time around, we dive into what an authentic public-facing relationship looks like, ulterior motivations for being vulnerable and how to activate joy for major life changes. If you enjoyed part one of this interview, you'll love part two. If you didn't enjoy part one...well...listen anyway. For more info on the amazing work that Marc does, check out the links below: http://www.marccordon.com/ (www.marccordon.com/) https://the (https://www.thejoyrevolution.org/) Support this podcast

Episode 5: Punk Rock, Electrons and Positive Psychology

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:00 -0500

You read that right. Among other things, in part one of this two-part interview, Marc and I discuss his time in a punk rock band, our mutual fascination with electrons and the influence of positive psychology on radical self-awareness. Tune in to hear how we connect the dots! For more info the amazing work that Marc does, check out the links below: https://www.marccordon.com/ https://www.thejoyrevolution.org/ Support this podcast

Episode 5 Preview

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:13:19 -0500

I'm talking with the Dean of Disruption, Marc Cordon about what it means to be genuine in our vocation and relationships. His background as a personal coach, musician and educator provide rich layers of depth to our conversation. Support this podcast

Episode 4: A Reminder for Father's Day

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 04:01:00 -0500

In episode 4, I reflect on what it means to celebrate Father's Day after the death of my dad and offer a challenge to rethink this summer holiday. Support this podcast

Episode 3 Please Just Try To Understand

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 16:00:00 -0500

Kerry Connelly is an author, certified personal coach and podcast host who explores what it means to be white and radically self-aware. We use the first principle of Radical Self-Awareness as a launch point, then dive into much much deeper. To learn more about Kerry, check out the links below.

https://www.kerryconnelly.com/

Her newest book is coming soon...preorder today!

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Epidsode 2: Radical Self-Awareness

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:36:56 -0500

In episode 2, we spend time unpacking Radical Self-Awareness and its impact. Support this podcast

Episode 1: When You're Wounded, You Need A Team

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 02:30:34 -0500

Welcome to the Invisible Truths Podcast. This episode explores what it means to be wounded and why it's important to have a team surrounding you. Support this podcast