Breaking Bias

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.   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://samolives.substack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/seanmcarlton/ https://www.instagram.com/yourhostseann/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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   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.joeldavidbond.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joeldavidbond/ https://www.facebook.com/joeldavidbond --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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   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.linkedin.com/in/erryca/ https://www.instagram.com/erobic/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Fayge Horesh. Fayge is a public historian, specializing in American history, a tour guide, writer, and podcaster. Today we’ll dive into some of America’s sorted history and hear Fayge’s perspective on the many of the unknown tales and inaccurate stories we tell.   Bias: Class in society is a real thing and Fayge challenges it by stepping back and examining their own beliefs. Is it a fact or is it an assumption? 5 Words: Helpful, Uncertain, Ironic, Fear & Agency   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.dlistersofhistory.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088201478731 https://www.instagram.com/dlistersofhistory   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today Is Kevo Aregbe. Kevo is an artist spanning several mediums including painting, literature, performance art, and tattooing to name a few. His life journey is as varied as his art and includes being involved in shootings, going to prison to becoming an entrepreneur, and having the mayor of Houston name a day (April 6th) in his honor.   Bias: Kevo has a natural bias towards art which he embraces. He also rights the bias against black men daily by showing up in a way that challenges that norm. 5 Words: Leader, Father, Artist, Family & Educator 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.artbykevo.com/ https://www.instagram.com/Kevoarts Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Dr. Poornima Luthra. Dr. Luthra is an Educator, DEI expert, Tedex speaker, and author of multiple books including her soon-to-be published ‘Leading Through Bias’. In her Tedex talk she addressed how deeply ingrained ageism is in all of our everyday environments and why a lack of trust is a root cause of this. Dr. Luthra breaks bias by: Her process begins with listening without getting defensive. 5 Words: Impact, Change, Equity, Justice, Grateful   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.linkedin.com/in/dr-poornima-luthra-she-her-b09128100/ https://www.ted.com/talks/poornima_luthra_why_gq_is_the_kind_of_intelligence_we_all_need   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Matt Navo. Matt is the executive director of the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence. With a long history of serving in various roles within schools, Matt is dedicated to aligning systems and policies to improve outcomes, for all students.   Matt breaks bias: By checking himself through thoughtful reflection. 5 Words: Vulnerable, Humility, Compassion, Ownership, Understanding   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://ccee-ca.org/theory-of-action/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/california-collaborative-for-educational-excellence/ https://twitter.com/CCEECA   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Andrea Menard. Andrea is an actress, singer, speaker, wellness trainer, Metis advocate and founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. As an award-winning actress and singer as well as a proud member of the Metis Nation of Canada Andrea seeks to unite every gender through the embodiment of the sacred feminine.   Call to Action: Take steps to become more receptive – listen. 5 Words: Grounded, Loving, Confident, Expressive, Vulnerable & Authentic 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://andreamenard.com/   https://www.amazon.com/Seeds-Sacred-Feminine-52-Card-Handbook/dp/1642509566/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H1VVEL8VGSM8&keywords=seeds+of+the+sacred+feminine+cards&qid=1686503805&sprefix=seeds+of+the+sacred+feminine+cards%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining me today is Esteban Serrano aka the Rap Dad. Esteban is a life-long Hip-Hop fan and has a deep understanding of the societal impact of the genre. He also has 20 plus years of experience as a Music TV producer/director, is the father of 3, husband, podcaster, journalist, non-profit director and board member and he just released his first book titled. The 10 Dad Commandments: Fatherhood Through the Lens of Hip-Hop.   Call to Action: Find commonalities and ways to authentically connect with youth. 5 Words Esteban would use to describe himself in this current phase of life: -      Spiritual -      Optimistic -      Hip-hop -      Creative -      Servant Guest Links: ⁠https://www.rapdads.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theestebanserrano/⁠   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 Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Mike Oppenheim. Mike is a writer, podcaster, conversationalist, musician, philosopher, book indexer, father, and husband. He shares some deep insights gained through, Growing up differently, Ayahuasca, the abduction of his son, multiple miscarriages, and the healing power of deep meditation.   Call to Action: Look up ‘Effortless Meditation’ and give it a try. 5 Words: Trying, Persevering, Considering, Stretching & Loving   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://mikeyopp.substack.com/p/the-silent-mis-treatment-446https://mikeyopp.substack.com/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Valena Beety. Valena is an author, advocate, law professor, litigator, former prosecutor, and founder of the West Virginia Innocence Project. She is on a mission to manifest justice by challenging wrongful convictions through various methods.   Call to Action: Bias against medical professionals not listening to patience, Challenge this by advocating for yourself, and seeking multiple perspectives. 5 Words: Resilience, compassion, integrity, community, and love 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://valenabeety.com/books/ https://www.instagram.com/valena.beety/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/valenabeety/?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fpodmatch.com%2F Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode I’m your host Heather and joining the conversation today is Fredrik Trusohamn. Fredrik is an archaeologist specializing in the Scandinavian Viking/Vendel age, podcast host, and skeptic on a mission to give people a new way of thinking critically about history, science and the unknown.   Bias: An inclination to explain the behavior and actions of others. We cannot speak for others and need to challenge ourselves to not to. 5 Words: Creative, Fatherhood, Curiosity, Education and Hope   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://diggingupancientaliens.com/ https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@digging_up_ancient_alien https://www.facebook.com/Digging-up-Ancient-Aliens-108173641647111/ Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Nevriye Yesil. Nevriye is a Master of Forensic Psychology and Substance Abuse, an author, and the founder of Bright Wings & Coco. She is on a mission to empower mothers to take informed action & help their children.   Call to Action: Make an effort to connect with your kids or the young people in your life. 5 Words: Fulfillment, Passion. Love. Commitment & Outstanding.     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.brightwingsandcoco.com/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kamini Wood. Kamini is a certified life coach, creator of AuthenticMe, CEO of Live Joy Your Way, best-selling author, and board-certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.   Call to Action: Make it a habit to check in with yourself throughout the day. 5 Words: Motherhood, Compassion, Laughter, Pause, Self-fullness   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.kaminiwood.com/ https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/ https://www.facebook.com/itsauthenticme/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message

About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kent Weishaus. After a 25-year career in Television production and directing Kent took a hard turn when he decided to shift careers. He went back to school and became a licensed clinical social worker now running his own private practice. He is also the author of his recently published book Stop Breaking Down: The Secret to Avoiding Overwhelm and Crack-up.   Kent’s Bias: Believing things are on the right path without constantly checking privilege. Kent counteracts this by always asking himself what the story is he’s telling himself and what is missing from it. 5 Words: Wisdom, Embedded, Systems, Development, and attachment.   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.kentw.net/   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast Voicemail: ‪(617) 468-8981 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast/message