Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun

By Hersh Rephun

Truth Tastes Funny is a weekly conversation with Hersh Rephun and a special guest about the strange, fascinating, and often invisible ways human beings create meaning.

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Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun episodes:

July 01, 2022 A Professional Caveman Looks at 2022: Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D.
When Hersh launched TTF, he committed to engaging fellow truth-seekers with diverse points of view, in pursuit of answers, and having some laughs in the process. He delivers - and so does Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen, Ph.D.
Key Takeaways:
To human better, we can GET OUTSIDE, and ENGAGE with nature, because so many answers are there...and it's nicer than our basement.Some outcomes may be inevitable (just look at Beer), but science is ultimately our friend.Hersh may have six degrees of Kevin Bacon, while Merriwether has more useful Degrees from universities, but when it's 100 degrees outside, who doesn't appreciate air conditioning??
Find out more about Merriwether and his Medicine Man Plant co:
https://www.medicinemanplantco.com
Facebook: @medicinemanplantco
Instagram: @mmplantco
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(0:00) Introduction and opening remarks
(1:24) Mark 'Merriwether' Vorderbruggen's background and journey into chemistry
(7:32) Mark's transition to foraging and the creation of his book, "Idiot's Guide: Foraging"
(12:18) Discussion on how modern environments affect health and the importance of community
(20:12) Exploration of societal issues: hatred, fear, elitism, hoarding, and obesity
(24:47) The health benefits of outdoor activities and the strengthening of our immune system
(27:39) Reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic and its societal impact
(31:03) Discussion on human-induced climate change and our environmental impact
(38:59) The contradiction between environmental advocacy and personal lifestyle choices
(42:12) The importance of sustainable foraging, reconnecting with nature, and self-sufficiency
(44:55) Closing remarks and call to action for listeners to leave a review and share the podcast
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46min
June 22, 2022 What Follows Grief? The Epiphany Process: Jenetta Barry
Today’s episode carries a trigger warning as this interview contains an in-depth discussion of suicide, grief, and mental health issues. I know this can be distressing, so please consider before listening. If you or someone you know are struggling emotionally, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Jenetta Barry, Founder of The Epiphany Process and its non-profit, World Jenny's Day, is renowned for having helped many people through crisis. To hear her story - honestly, just to hear her voice, with its wise and soothing tone - is to understand her impact on so many in the wake of her own tragic loss, the suicide of her 16 year old daughter Jenny after they had an enormous argument.
Related links:
www.theepiphanyprocess.com
www.worldjennysday.com
https://www.facebook.com/Jenetta.TEP
https://www.facebook.com/world.jennys.day
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(0:00) Introduction and Guest Presentation: Janetta Barry
(4:21) Dealing with Grief: Janetta's 'Crossing Over' Moment
(10:32) Recognizing Depression and Suicidal Ideation
(15:33) Importance of Asking for Help and Mental Health Reflections
(19:01) Publishing Journey of Full Circle Rainbow and Significance of Numbers in Janetta's Life
(21:32) World Jenny's Day: Using Arts to Start Conversations on Depression and Suicide
(29:15) Fear of Death and its Impact on Mental Health
(33:42) The Struggle for the Whole Truth and One-Sided Perception
(39:30) Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception and Communication
(44:45) The Epiphany Process: Understanding Self-Truth and Perfection in Imperfection
(47:41) Tribute to Jenny's Memory and Closing Remarks
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49min
June 18, 2022 A Black Christian and a White Jew Walk Into a Podcast: Barry Queen
Hersh is a white Jew from Miami who's never been to Fiji. Barry is Black, and raised in the Christian faith, and just returned from those magnificent islands in the South Pacific. That's one take on the conversation between Hersh and his guest, Barry Queen Jr., a wealth advisor and, in a world rife with uncertainty, the guy you can count on. The two talk about the bond between client and advisor, and the kind established by Barry and his close friends Ari and Ali, whose podcast, "The Jew, The Muslim, and The Other Guy," (at 23:00 in our show) goes deep into race, religion, and more.
Key Takeaways:
Trust is what's established when you ask the difficult questions, and the other person answers them honestly.An open heart is infinite.Comedy, at it's most useful, takes place in a safe space...so it's worth the effort to build one.
Content Warning: The first 20 minutes of this podcast contains brief mentions of mature subject matter such as suicide, abuse, and violence, so please consider before listening.
A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and resident of Pasadena, California, Barry has enjoyed serving the role of a Wealth Advisor to families and individuals across the country over the last 13 years.
Barry knew the promises of entrepreneurship, but learned to appreciate the value of sound financial planning after his father lost his business. When his father lost his business, unfortunately, he lost himself.
Barry’s mission in life is that he would honor a proverb he recites to himself written by prominent Quaker missionary Etienne de Grellet du Mabillier, “I shall pass this way but once; any good that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being; let me do it now. Let me not defer nor neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”
Find Barry
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(0:00) Introduction and welcoming Barry Queen
(3:09) Barry Queen's journey to becoming a wealth advisor
(8:32) Financial planning steps for a young couple and navigating financial decisions in a family business
(15:13) Barry's evolution in his role as a relationship therapist and spiritual adviser
(17:45) Barry's personal experiences with panic attacks and trauma
(23:00) Introduction to Barry's podcast "The Jew, The Muslim, and The Other Guy"
(28:24) An example of an intense conversation on Barry's podcast about racial profiling
(33:18) Discussing disparities and experiences in America
(38:33) On missing out due to a sheltered upbringing
(42:32) Building trust and relationships with clients
(44:44) Wrapping up the conversation and future plans
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46min
June 16, 2022 If You’re Gonna Be ANTI, Be Anti-AGE! 100M Steps with Martin Pazzani
Are you too old to climb Mt. Everest? Not if you start now! And it’s not only mountain climbing that keeps you in shape, mentally and physically, it’s the outdoors. As Hersh points out, a guy named Noah spent two years building an ark - and lived to be 950! In this episode, he discusses the real fountain of youth with Martin Pazzani, author of international best seller Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE, a TED Speaker, Founder of an innovative brain fitness startup, and a mountaineer who has hiked and climbed 100,000,000 uphill steps across 7 continents, over 50 years. Having done time in the corporate world, Martin now is a serial entrepreneur, focused on longevity and anti-aging techniques.
Related Links:
www.getoutside.online
www.pazzani.com
https://www.amazon.com/SECRETS-AGING-WELL-Healthier-Recharge/dp/1952654092/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3E3UA0UWZY1NQ&keywords=pazzani&qid=1653431293&sprefix=%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pazzani/
About Martin Pazzani
Martin Pazzani is a former corporate Chairman & CEO, the author of
international best seller "Secrets of Aging Well: GET OUTSIDE"; a TED
Speaker; Founder of an innovative brain fitness startup; and a
mountaineer who has hiked and climbed 100,000,000 uphill steps
across 7 continents, over 50 years. His background is in in big company marketing and strategy (Heublein/Diageo, Bally Total Fitness, Crunch Fitness), Madison
Avenue advertising agencies (Foote, Cone and Belding Worldwide and
DDB Worldwide), and CEO in the commercial music business (Elias
Music). He’s also the Co-Founder of a luxury craft tequila brand, Tears
of Llorona, and soon several luxury craft bourbon brands.
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(0:00) Introduction and discussion about aging
(0:22) Sponsor messages
(1:45) Guest Martin Pazani's corporate experience and perspective on fear of heights
(6:46) Differing perceptions of aging and how to defy it
(10:03) The importance of staying active and redefining age categories
(14:25) The role of outdoor activities in dealing with harsh realities
(16:19) The pros and cons of digital communication in the pandemic era
(20:31) The importance of outdoor adventures for mental health and fitness industry insights
(27:00) The goal to decrease medication through preventative healthcare and self-care in corporate world
(32:37) Martin's health recovery journey and reflections on past work relationships
(36:37) Transition in the music industry, launching a bourbon brand, and future plans
(39:04) Closing remarks and appreciation for reconnecting
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41min
June 15, 2022 “Just FOCUS!” and other myths about ADHD & Creativity with Liz Bennett
We are what we are, and what we are needs no excuses! Being an artist with ADHD is one thing; having ADHD as your personal hyperfocus adds a whole new dimension to the experience. Hersh sits down with improv and sketch comedian Liz Bennett, whose filterless, in-the-moment life process is diverse and productive, including original music, professional book editing, and ongoing advancement in The Groundlings (“the one step-by-step feasible goal in my mind”). A play-by-ear pianist, Liz creates rap-style songs delivering rapid-fire lyrics courtesy of a racing mind. They range from the witty to the heavily dramatic, and are a beautiful testament to her neurodivergencies.
Where to find Liz:
https://www.instagram.com/bizlennett/
If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
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Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
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Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
on LinkedIn: HershRephun
on YouTube: HershRephun
on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
Our Website: TruthTastesFunny
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Explore Branded Ventures with Truth Tastes Funny and Hersh's YES, BRAND Podcast
(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction: Liz Bennett
(3:11) Liz Bennett's relationship with comedy and music
(7:21) Liz Bennett's journey with ADHD
(27:03) Liz Bennett: The connection between ADHD and empathic abilities
(40:12) The impact of the pandemic on Liz's performance landscape
(45:11) The Groundlings as a goal and the structure it provides
(52:18) How Hersh Rephun and Liz Bennett reconnected
(55:08) Hersh Rephun's final words and request for reviews and shares
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56min
June 13, 2022 Composting the Sh*tstorm So Your Life Can Bloom, with Isabella Braveheart
Will you rise to meet intense discomfort if it allows you to experience immense pleasure? Isabella Braveheart certainly hopes so, and she retraces her steps from rebel without a clue to entrepreneur with a plan for collective redemption. We are RAW these days, as it is, and uncomfortable with the world…so perhaps this is the time for some experimentation. Hersh and Isabella share notes on the relative bravery of spilling your personal intimate sh*t onto the stage in the service of healing your trauma. Isabella does it without the laughs, which in our opinion, requires a helluva lot more guts than the comedy route. And connecting through raw sensuality onstage, while transformative, requires a whole new level of engagement with the audience.
Find out more at https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellakonold
If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
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Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
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Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
on LinkedIn: HershRephun
on YouTube: HershRephun
on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
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Explore Branded Ventures with Truth Tastes Funny and Hersh's YES, BRAND Podcast
(0:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction: Hersh Rephun and Isabella Bravehart
(1:10) Discussion on truth, its flavors, and Isabella's work as a transformers artist
(3:07) Understanding the fear of pain and the need for courage to face truth
(10:01) Discussion on the line between healthy erotic performance and exploitation
(14:05) The responsibility of an artist and the line between self-indulgent and connective art
(19:14) Isabella's personal journey: from a troubled youth to a successful entrepreneur
(24:55) The importance of facing discomfort for personal growth and entrepreneurship in self-expression
(27:53) Isabella's healing process through writing and the creation of her performance art program
(33:00) Catharsis and healing through art: fear of performing and the courage it takes
(41:25) Steps towards self-actualization, self-compassion, and choosing to believe in a new narrative
(47:03) Transforming fear and resistance: personal stories and humor
(51:11) The significance and origin of Isabella Bravehart's name
(55:13) Wrapping up and looking forward to future discussions
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57min
June 13, 2022 Who is landing this plane?? Hopefully, Growth Architect Beate Chelette
Creator of the “5-Star Success Blueprint,” Beate Chelette turned her passion for photography into a global business, licensing in 79 countries and exiting in a multimillion dollar deal selling the company to Bill Gates.
In this buoyant, illuminating conversation, Beate and Truth Tastes Funny host Hersh Rephun discuss the nuts and bolts of building the perfect offer - and how the "Women's Code" can level the playing field.
Beate wasn’t always one of PeopleHum’s Top 100 Global Thought Leaders, or one of Hearst’s 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs. At one point, she was $135k in debt, a single parent grieving the loss of her dad, staring eviction in the face. What saved her was persistence - and a plan.
Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatechelette/
If you enjoyed listening to Truth Tastes Funny, please leave a 5-star rating and a 300-word review on Apple Podcasts (click Listen on Apple Podcasts to access review option)
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Check out Hersh’s new podcast: YES, BRAND
Boldly taking brands where they desperately wanna go
Follow us on Instagram: @truthtastesfunny
Follow Hersh on Instagram: @Hersh4all
on LinkedIn: HershRephun
on YouTube: HershRephun
on Twitter: @TruthTstsFunny
Our Website: TruthTastesFunny
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Explore Branded Ventures with Truth Tastes Funny and Hersh's YES, BRAND Podcast
(0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Guest Beate Chelette
(1:14) Understanding the "Growth Architect" Concept
(5:03) Resilience and Reaction in Adversity
(8:26) A Turning Point: Letter from the White House
(13:45) Transition from Photography to Business
(21:20) The Importance of Mentorship in Business
(26:56) Introduction to the Women's Code and the 5 Star Success Plan
(30:49) Challenging the Traditional Business Model
(34:19) The Role of Humor in Personal Branding
(45:03) Beate Chelette's Approach to Business Strategy and Ethical AI
(51:58) End of Interview with Beate Chelette
(52:06) Hersh Rephun's Closing Remarks
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53min

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The podcast currently has 177 episodes available.