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The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ben and Jamesa
153 episodes
1 week ago
What happens when gratitude becomes more than a feeling — when it turns into a shared responsibility? In this week’s episode, we explore gratitude as a community practice — how remembering what sustains us can become a guide for how we lead, work, and live together. We talk about the real consequences of recent SNAP cuts, the vacuum they’ve created, and the people and organizations stepping up to make sure everyone is still fed. These stories reveal what we call gratitude in action — not just...
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What happens when gratitude becomes more than a feeling — when it turns into a shared responsibility? In this week’s episode, we explore gratitude as a community practice — how remembering what sustains us can become a guide for how we lead, work, and live together. We talk about the real consequences of recent SNAP cuts, the vacuum they’ve created, and the people and organizations stepping up to make sure everyone is still fed. These stories reveal what we call gratitude in action — not just...
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Social Sciences
Education,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Science
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The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 161 Communities and Workplaces that Give a Damn! Compassion Part Two
What happens when gratitude becomes more than a feeling — when it turns into a shared responsibility? In this week’s episode, we explore gratitude as a community practice — how remembering what sustains us can become a guide for how we lead, work, and live together. We talk about the real consequences of recent SNAP cuts, the vacuum they’ve created, and the people and organizations stepping up to make sure everyone is still fed. These stories reveal what we call gratitude in action — not just...
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1 week ago
39 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 160: SNAP, Decolonizing Gratitude, and Remembering Deeply (Gratitude Part One)
Gratitude isn’t about counting blessings — it’s about remembering the people, systems, and histories that make our lives possible. In this opening episode of our Gratitude Series, Ben and Jamesa reclaim gratitude from individualism and performance, grounding it instead in interdependence, justice, and care. We explore: 🌾 How gratitude became aesthetic and performative — and how to reclaim it as relational and transformative 🥣 What the threat to SNAP benefits reveals about how our ...
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2 weeks ago
43 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 159 It Takes A Village to Work with Anger (Anger Part Four)
In this fourth and final episode of our anger series, we explore what happens when emotions are treated as private property—and how that belief keeps us isolated, performative, and disconnected. We dive into the idea of toxic individualism—the cultural pressure to “handle your emotions alone”—and how it shows up in colonized therapy models, workplace expectations, and even family dynamics. What would it look like instead to manage anger together—to create communities and workplaces that can h...
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3 weeks ago
51 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep, 158: The Neurobiology of Good Trouble: The No Kings Protest and Anger Part Three
What happens in the brain when we rise up against injustice — and how can anger become a force for clarity, compassion, and creativity rather than destruction? In this episode, Ben and Jamesa explore the neurobiology of “good trouble,” drawing from the wisdom of John Lewis, Greta Thunberg, and the No Kings protest to understand how anger can transform into courageous, values-driven action. We look at what actually happens in the brain when we’re angry — from the amygdala’s rapid-fire alerts t...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 157: Unrighteous Anger: Cockroaches, Narcissists, and Politicians (Anger Part Two)
In Part Two of our series on anger, we get honest about what happens when anger stops being a tool for truth and starts becoming a trap. From the self-righteous outrage that fuels online culture to the quiet, corrosive resentment that poisons connection, we explore how ego, projection, and unhealed pain distort our sense of justice. We also ask: why are narcissists and politicians so good at weaponizing anger—and what can we learn from that about our own patterns? Join us for stories, laughte...
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1 month ago
48 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 156: The Art of Losing Your Sh!t (Anger Part One)
Season 10 opens with fire. 🔥 In this episode of The Ben and Jamesa Podcast, Ben and Jamesa dive headfirst into the theme of anger—how it shows up in our relationships, our communities, and even in our healing. What begins as a lighthearted chat quickly turns into a mini therapy session, as Ben unpacks his own relationship with anger—with some help from Jamesa, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Thich Nhat Hanh, and James Baldwin. Together they explore: Why anger isn’t the enemy—it’s information.How to notice ...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 155: Jimmy Kimmel, Black Jobs, and Openhearted Living Part 4
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is back on air—but what about the 300,000+ Black women who have lost jobs since January 2025 and haven’t been given theirs back? In Part 4 of our Open-Hearted Living series, we hold space for this reality while also lifting up communities that are demonstrating what open-hearted living can look like in practice. From grassroots initiatives to workplaces and neighborhoods built on care and connection, we explore how people are building life-giving alternatives to a...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 154: Do We Need to Have Empathy? (Openhearted Living Part 3)
What does it mean to truly feel with someone else? In this episode of The Ben and Jamesa Podcast, we explore empathy—not as a skill or a moral obligation, but as a living, sometimes fragile experience. We talk about how it grows across our lives, when it can feel heavy or conflicted, and how it connects—or sometimes fails to connect—to compassion. This episode is an invitation to notice your own experiences of empathy and to explore how connection shows up in both subtle and profound ways. Su...
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2 months ago
43 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 153: Is Fear Black and White? (Openhearted Living Part 2)
Fear isn’t always what it seems. In this episode, we explore real vs. imagined fear, how it shows up in our nervous system, and how identity shapes the fears we live with. Stories from our life in Portugal, recent headlines, and listener letters help guide a conversation on moving from fear to freedom and living more openheartedly. ✨ Practical takeaways for noticing and working with fear in your own life. Support the show
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2 months ago
44 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep.152: Openhearted Living (and White Folks) – Part 1
In this episode, we explore why living with an open heart can feel impossible—especially for white folks—and what it might take to shift toward more connection, presence, and curiosity in daily life. We talk about: What it truly means to live open-heartedlyThe challenges whiteness and control culture create in staying openFear, vulnerability, and the tension between safety and opennessSmall, practical ways to practice open-heartedness at home and at workWe also share our nature fact of the we...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 151: 5 Things Men Misunderstand About Love
Love isn’t just desire, provision, or possession—yet too often that’s what men are taught to believe. In this episode, we dive into 5 Things Men Don’t Understand About Love, drawing from the wisdom of bell hooks, James Baldwin, and John Makransky. We explore why love requires vulnerability, accountability, and daily practice—and why true love is always liberation, not control. This isn’t about shaming men, but about breaking free from harmful myths and discovering what real, connected love ca...
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2 months ago
43 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 150: What is Control Culture
Control culture is everywhere—at work, in our relationships, even in how we treat ourselves. But what exactly is it, and how does it quietly shape the way we live, lead, and connect with others? In today’s episode, we unpack the hidden ways control culture shows up in our lives and explore what it looks like to move toward connection instead. This is the first step in learning how to build workplaces and communities that thrive on trust, accountability, and real humanity. 🎙️ The Ben and James...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 149 Community as an Antidote to Whiteness, Pt. 4: Family & Community
We’re continuing our series on community with a focus on our very first one—family. We’ll dig into the growing trend of adult estrangement, explore 4 common causes that fracture connection within families, and share 6 practical steps to begin rebuilding trust and closeness—no matter how old your children are. 🎙️ The Ben and Jamesa Podcast is where we explore the deep work of healing, leadership, and building connection in a world built for disconnection. → Join our Patreon for insight-driven...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 148: Community as an Antidote to Whiteness, Pt. 3: The Workplace
What if our workplaces actually felt like community? In Part 3 of our series on community, we explore how the harmful patterns of whiteness and control show up in our work lives—and what it would take to build something more human. We talk about: 🌱 The 4 pillars of building real community at work 🏢 Examples of companies that run without bosses or hierarchy (yes, really) 🌲 Tree communities that pass down trauma wisdom across generations 🇵🇹 Honest reflections on parenting, Portuga...
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3 months ago
40 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep, 147 Community as an Antidote to Whiteness. Pt. 2: Obstacles to Community
In Part Two of Community as an Antidote to Whiteness, we name five common ways people unintentionally sabotage the very thing they say they want: community. From profit-chasing to power-seeking, avoidance of vulnerability to lack of accountability—and one surprise obstacle—we unpack how these patterns show up, why they’re rooted in whiteness and control culture, and what it takes to do something different. We also share a mushroom fact about root entanglement, reflect on our first year living...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 146: Community, the Antidote to Whiteness, Part 1: Defining Community
What even is community—and how have whiteness and capitalism distorted our understanding of it? In this first episode of our new series, we explore how community has been replaced by performance, productivity, and transactions—and what it means to reclaim it as our birthright. From Trevor Noah’s critique of “buying” connection to our own stories of belonging and rupture, we’re asking the big question: You can’t build what you haven’t defined. So how do we begin? Support the show
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4 months ago
44 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 145: The Great American Brain Drain
This week on The Ben and Jamesa Podcast, we’re talking about what happens when some of America’s brightest minds decide they’ve had enough—and leave. We’re exploring the growing wave of academics and thinkers moving abroad, why it’s happening, and what it says about connection, control, and culture. We also share a few updates from our lives in Portugal, a new mushroom fact, and our recent brushes with stardom—from thoughtful conversations to unexpected spotlights. Let’s get into it. Support ...
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4 months ago
38 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 144: Red, Whiteness & Blue: The Freedom Paradox
This Fourth of July, we’re unpacking the irony of a holiday built on freedom—while whiteness continues to rely on control. We explore how white people can move from control to connection using our CACTI model: Compassion, Accountability, Curiosity, Transparency, and Insight. Real freedom doesn’t come from dominance—it comes from unlearning. We’re also talking about tree shyness—yes, it’s a real thing—and the wild experience of watching airplanes land at Madeira’s famously intense airport. Com...
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4 months ago
46 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 143: Why Do White People Love Violence?
This week, we explore how violence—whether in relationships, policing, or foreign policy—is normalized and often celebrated in white American culture. Drawing from our experience in domestic violence work, we unpack how control, blame, and force show up not just interpersonally but systemically. We also respond to a listener’s discomfort with the idea of Black joy, revealing how even joy can be seen as a threat within a culture built on control. Plus: a São João festival story and a sleepy fu...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
Ep. 142 Why Do White People Hate Black Joy?
In this episode, we dig into the discomfort, resentment, and backlash that often show up when Black joy takes center stage—especially around holidays like Juneteenth. We explore why white supremacy depends on Black suffering, how joy becomes an act of resistance, and what it reveals about white identity when that joy is met with hostility. Jamesa shares personal stories, we unpack current headlines, and yes—there’s even a mushroom fact. Support the show
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5 months ago
48 minutes

The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Lead with Humanity!
What happens when gratitude becomes more than a feeling — when it turns into a shared responsibility? In this week’s episode, we explore gratitude as a community practice — how remembering what sustains us can become a guide for how we lead, work, and live together. We talk about the real consequences of recent SNAP cuts, the vacuum they’ve created, and the people and organizations stepping up to make sure everyone is still fed. These stories reveal what we call gratitude in action — not just...