Jenn accomplishes a MAJOR relationship goal after 4 years

After a year of producing this podcast, I reflect on what has been accomplished and what's on the horizon.

These days it seems as if we are constantly in a state of values assessment.  In light of the issues at the southern border of the United States, we will discuss why it's so important to protect ourselves from ourselves.

Content:

0:00 - Intro

2:08 - Why Dignity & Precedent Matter

The last two weeks have been punctuated by the suicides of two prominent public figures, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain.  I'd like to spend today's show talking about the impact of suicide and what it means for those left behind.

Content:

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - Suicide & Those It Leaves Behind

More and more people are becoming afraid to express themselves, while other's seem to have no filter on their expression.  In the middle of this dynamic we find conflict.  Let's talk about it...

Content:

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - Screaming to be Heard

17:35 - This Week's Vibes

20:15 - Dealing with the conflict

With everything that we see in the news, how do we find the motivation to continue to build a better country and honor the sacrifice for those that came before us?

Content:

0:00 - Intro

3:00 - Building a Positive Future

16:50 - This Week's Vibes

18:32 - A Tribute to Stanley Gray

This past Saturday, my girlfriend wanted to watch the royal wedding. Being the wonderful boyfriend that I am, I sat and watched with her. I'm so glad that I did; here are my thoughts...

Content:

0:00 - Intro

1:38 - Symbolism of the Royal Wedding

12:48 - This Week's Vibes

15:46 - The Power of Love

This week I'm going to talk about the great privilege it has been for me to be a Black man in America. No lie...

Content:

0:00 - Intro

1:45 - My Black Privilege

17:28 - This Week's Vibes

20:20 - The Responsibility of Privilege

It seems that everyday we hear more and more about different groups and their voicing of grievances for how they are treated in this country. There is also vigorous backlash to these charges. Increasingly, our politics have revolved around this conflict and basic issues of governance seem to be the main casualty, as well as, basic civility. Let's explore this idea.

I also discuss my new Facebook group: REAL MOTIVATION, what lead me to start the group and what I hope to build with it.

Content:

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Identity & Politics, an Origin

14:10 - This Week's Vibes

16:02 - REAL MOTIVATION

This past week I've witnessed a cascade of conflict and negativity.  Here are a few thoughts on the trends we are seeing on social media and in our country at large.

Content:

0:00 - Intro

1:02 - The Religious vs The Atheist

16:28 - This Week's Vibes

18:30 - What's the Point of All the Nastiness?