Harmonious Gentlemen

It's the start of a new season (whatever that means), and the Gents are fired up and ready to go. In this episode they address the idea of awkwardness and why they avoid certain topics. They identify the inconsistencies in how they talk on and off the podcast, and wrestle with their fears of being cancelled. Considering who they are, should they tiptoe around hot issues? Or is it important to model civil discourse around topics that they may not feel qualified to talk about? They also talk about which topics may be ahead and touch on whether or not harmony is a realistic, or even worthy, goal for the podcast. It's a bit of an identity crisis, but don't worry, they aren't done yet!

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Recorded way back in July, this episode is a response to what seems like the rise of nationalism. Don't know what that means? Well, the gents barely do either, but they aren't afraid to talk about it. They discuss the differences between patriotism, nationalism, and national pride, and attempt to tackle a number of tough questions: Is Nationalism bad? What are the different types of Nationalism? Is Anders a better neighbourhood than Bower?
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Thanks to Cilantro and Chive for generously hosting us for the recording of this episode, and to Blindman Brewing for fuelling yet another Harmonious conversation.

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In this episode, the gents explore the depths of their favourite cults. How and why would someone join a cult? Is the phrase, "healthy cult" an oxymoron? Who is likely to be recruited for cult life? How do we protect ourselves and our loved ones from cults? The conversation flows like a crisp Blindman Five of Diamonds pilsner, and you'll finish the episode feeling filled-up like after a delicious meal at Cilantro and Chive. Dive in. Drink the Kool-aid. Join the Harmonious Gentlemen... It's not a cult. We promise!

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In this episode, the Gents are joined by the wonderful and brilliant Anita Veldhuisen Slomp. With humility, curiosity, and expertise, she shares stories of life as a mediator and conflict resolution professional. She provides tips for preventing future podcast disharmony and strategies for becoming better mediators of conflict in our everyday lives. Thanks to Blindman Brewery for hosting the episode and fueling a great conversation!
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More about Anita Veldhuisen Slomp:
As an independent practitioner, Anita has years of workplace conflict experience as a mediator in organizations including: the Department of national Defense, provincial and municipal governments and academic institutions. She also mediates in community mediation programs, as well as the Civil Claims department of Alberta Justice. In addition, Anita is a Restorative Practices facilitator.
She coaches and instructs in a variety of settings including the ADR Learning Institute (ADRLi) and ADR International Group (ADRIG), the University of Alberta School of Business, ADR Institute of Alberta (ADRIA) and The King's University, primarily focused on the topics of conflict resolution and restorative practices.

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We love jujubes, well-fitted underwear, and mowing the lawn. We love Seinfeld, full moons, and the smell of spring. We love our families, each other, and you! In this episode, we serve up a steamy plate of love stew. Crafted with care with only the finest ingredients: vulnerability, acceptance, and time. We love love, but why do we find it so hard to share it with certain people? Should we be better at telling those close to us how we feel? Are some people unlovable? Are some podcast episodes unlovable? Listen to this one and let us know what you think! We'll love you for it.

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How can it be that the Harmonious Gents are so filled with hate? In Episode 69, they embrace the forbidden feelings we've been told not to have. They talk about what they hate, what they REALLY hate, and whether or not it's okay to hate other humans or be hated by other humans. Is hatred compatible with harmony? Check this one out. We hope you don't hate it.
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The harmonious conversations on this episode were fuelled by our friends at Blindman Brewing and Cilantro and Chive - both of which we definitely don't hate. #spreadthelove

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Peter joins the Gents on Episode 68 for a heartfelt conversation about doubt and how it plays a role in their lives. Are the concepts of doubt and faith in opposition to each other? Are they exclusively relevant to religion? Has your understanding of doubt changed over time? Is doubt a sign of weakness or strength? What's your biggest doubt when it comes to your faith? Who has the winning doubt according to the doubt expert? Peter presents some tough questions but the conversations that follow will get you thinking, and possibly doubting... which is a good thing.

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In this episode, the Gents define conspiracy theories, discuss the ramifications of being conned, and come clean about misinformation they've fallen for in the past. In today's society, it feels like you need to take a position on each and every issue, but is this true? Is it possible to simply not have an opinion? How do you have a harmonious conversation with someone whose opinion seems ridiculous or irrational? The gentlemen tackle these questions and more in episode 67!
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This episode is brought to you by our friends at Blindman Brewery and Cilantro and Chive.

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In this one, the gents are joined by author, CEO, researcher, master storyteller, and empathy activist, Rob Volpe! Did you know that we are currently experiencing an "Empathy Crisis"? Considering the state of society, it's not surprising. Thankfully, Rob has some ideas about how to solve the empathy crisis, one conversation at a time!
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Check out Rob's book: "Tell Me More About That: Solving the Empathy Crisis One Conversation at a Time"
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LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmvolpe/
Instagram: @Empathy_Activist
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Facebook: Rob Volpe, Empathy Activist
Twitter: @rmvolpe
Peloton: EmpathyActivist

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War is devastatingly awful. War is inexplicably terrible. War is about the furthest thing from harmony we can think of. But is war justified? In this episode, the Gents chat a bit about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and try to look at the ideas of violence, conflict, war, and even pacifism from a few different perspectives. Thanks again to Blindman Brewing and Cilantro and Chive for fuelling the conversation!

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