Breaking Bias

Breaking Bias

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Breaking Bias episodes

  • 176: Science, Identity & Social Norms - Dr. Nicole Cabrera Salazar

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Dr. Nicole Cabrera Salazar. Nicole is an astrophysicist turned social impact entrepreneur. She is passionate about using her experience and knowledge to drive change in STEM. As a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, first-generation Latina student Nicole knows firsthand the barriers to entry for marginalized communities. She is on a mission to build ‘Un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos’ – a world where

    many worlds fit.

    Bias: Her whiteness as a Latina was pointed out by a brave

    student and she continues to unpack the implications of that in her life.

    5 Words: Challenge, Struggle, Growth, Patience & Community

     

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    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.wearemvmt.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/moveboldly/

    https://twitter.com/wearemvmt

    https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-daily-radical-a-social-justice-podcast/id1713163445


    1 hr 6 min
  • 175: Psychic Detective - Nancy Orlen Weber

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Nancy Orlen Weber. Nancy has spent nearly 50 years sharing her techniques with others to enhance their lives in many ways. She is a medical intuitive, a psychic, an animal communicator, an

    author, and a minister among many things.

     

    Bias: Upset/anger towards others who are unwilling to

    accept new ideas. Counteract this by trying to understand their backstory and give them space to join you in their time.

    5 Words: Soul to Soul Inner Detective

     

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    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://nancyorlenweber.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/nancy.weber.372

    https://www.instagram.com/nancyweber372/

    48 min
  • 174: Movement and Media - Sean Carlton

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Sean Carlton. Sean is the founder of Dark Ages Media, hosts two podcasts: Fitness Reborn with Seann and Dear DeSM, online publisher, and personal trainer. He is on a mission to change the narrative in the lives of his fellow humans and facilitate positive change.


    Bias: Negatively judging unfit people based on external

    appearance alone. Challenge this bias by reminding yourself you know nothing about their story or life.

    5 Words: Dreaming, healing, growing, relating & learning.

     

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    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://samolives.substack.com/

    https://www.facebook.com/seanmcarlton/

    https://www.instagram.com/yourhostseann/

     


    47 min
  • 107: Revelations of Identity - Michael Fosberg

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Michael Fosberg. Michael holds many titles, a few of which are Actor, Author, Speaker, Diversity & Inclusion trainer/educator, and founder of Incognito Inc. Michael has harnessed his unique and very personal life story to promote dialogue around race, identity, and self-discovery.


    Call to Action: Tell your story

    5 Words/Values: Ethics, Friendship, Loyalty, Values, Passion 

     

    Connect with Us:

    Website:  https://diversityonfire.com/

    Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diversityonfire

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/diversityonfire

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

    Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/


    Guest Links:

    https://incognitotheplay.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/incognitotheplay/


    57 min
  • 173: Wandering with Purpose - Joel David Bond

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Joel David Bond. Joel is proficient in 5 languages, has traveled the world as an explorer, educator, and speaker, and helps people navigate cross-cultural environments. In his recently

    published ‘As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir’ Joel shares deep insights and universal truths he uncovered while stranded on a remote Greek island.

     

    Bias: Western bias about Middle Eastern culture and safety. Joel overcomes this bias by engaging with the culture and forming relationships with the people. He also employs the OSEE technique of Observe, State, Explain, & Explore

    5 Words: Resilience, Empathy, Patience, Introvert, Spiritual

     

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    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.joeldavidbond.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/joeldavidbond/

    https://www.facebook.com/joeldavidbond

    50 min
  • 172: Naming Impact - Erryca Robicheaux

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Erryca Robicheaux. Erryca is a diversity champion, obsessed with making the Human Experience more human through thoughtful & inclusive design. As a vocal, neurodivergent woman

    working in the tech space, Erryca knows firsthand the importance of inclusion.

     

    Bias: Many that she is still uncovering – own it and educate yourself on it.

    5 Words: Truth, Growth, Action, Community & Flexibility

     

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    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/erryca/

    https://www.instagram.com/erobic/

     

    Podcast:

    Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

    55 min
  • 171: Disability Advocacy in Education - Diana Fannon

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Diana Fannon. Diana has a wealth of experience working in education in various roles and is now the Founder of Disability Ed Pros where she provides expert guidance to educators and parents on how to navigate special education.

     

    Bias: Judging the judge. Diana challenges this through self-reflection and an intentional commitment to understanding.

    5 Words: Determination, Acceptance, Love, Advocacy & No

     

    Connect with Us:

    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.disabilityedpros.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/disabilityedpros/


    49 min
  • 170: Breaking Free from Trauma Patterns - De'Vannon Seraphino

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is De’Vannon Seraphino. De’Vannon is, among many things a US Veteran, Author, Entrepreneur and host of the podcast Sex, Drugs and Jesus: Taboo Topics in Troubled Times.

     

    Bias: That all men are liars and cheaters. This is challenged by deep internal work and an acknowledgement that the assumption doesn’t apply to all.

    5 Words: What good is friendship when it’s convenient.

     

    Connect with Us:

    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://www.sexdrugsandjesus.com/

     

    Podcast:

    Podcast: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/podcast

    Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981

    45 min
  • 169: An Educators Experience - Jeffrey Benson

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Jeffrey Benson. Jeffrey has

    over 40 years of experience working in education in various roles and is the author of several books including the newly released: Hacking School Discipline Together.

     

    Bias: A bias Jeffrey has is related to when kids lie, he challenges this by reminding himself they were simply out of tools.

    5 Words: Learning, Elder/Mentor, Appreciative, Realistic

    & Optimistic


    Connect with Us:

    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Guest Links:

    https://jeffreybenson.org/

     

    Podcast:

    Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast


    57 min
  • 168: An Evolving Relationship with Religion - Catherine Lanctot

    About this Episode

    Joining the conversation today is Catie Lanctot my long-time

    friend and partner in crime. Catie is among many things a wife, foster mom, homesteader, and one of those people who can strike up a conversation with absolutely anyone. Today we are going to explore our perspectives and experiences with religion which are vastly different.

     

    Catie's Bias: Religious extremes, this bias is challenged by her

    attempt to put herself in the other person’s shoes and consider their perspective.

    Catie's 5 Words: Courage, Bravery, Strength, Love & Happiness

     

    Connect with Us:

    Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/

    Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/

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

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod

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

    Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/

     

    Podcast:

    Podcast Host Dashboard:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

    53 min

About Breaking Bias

From the publisher's feed

The mission of Breaking Bias podcast is to ignite conversations that fuel change, understanding, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing a platform where diverse voices can share their stories, experiences, and perspectives, creating a powerful tapestry of knowledge, empathy, and growth. Through thoughtful discussions, we aim to challenge biases, break down barriers, and foster a community that celebrates the richness of diversity in all its forms.