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060- Michael King Jr. is an American licensed mental health therapist and author who specializes in working with men. He enables clients to deal with trauma, heal through self examination, build solid relationships, develop healthy masculinity, recover from breakups, reduce anger, and manage anxiety. Michael utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices with his clients and is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia. 

Thomas and Michael discuss the idea of the “man box”, internal pressure to provide for family, how men need to take an active role in ending racism, how white people can examine and challenge their implicit bias, and what Juneteenth represents. 

Timestamps:
3:00 - Michael’s Why 
 6:00 - Pressure to Provide 
 11:30 - The Man Box 
 21:00 - Men’s Role in ending racism 
 26:00 - Juneteenth, challenging implicit bias 
 37:00 - racial healing
 40:00 - What does Juneteenth represent? 
 47:00 - spark by seek discomfort game 

• Question: what do you fear the most in life? 

Michael's Website
Tribe of Men Book

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• Thomas’ Question - what is your love language? 
• Kamaka’s Question - what are you looking forward to? 

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057 - Heather Shannon is a psychotherapist who has been practicing since 2006 and holds a M. ED in School Counseling and a counseling certificate in Sex Therapy from the University of Michigan.  Her intention is to help reduce shame and stigma around sexuality so people can fully embrace and enjoy their sexual selves. 

Heather and Thomas discuss penis insecurity, impulsive behavior, projecting, the organism gap and how individuals can unlock a more pleasurable and psychology healthy sex life

Timestamps:
2:00 - Puerto Rico & Florida 
6:00 - Penis Insecurity 
12:30- Mechanics of impulsive behavior  
21:00 - Projecting 
27:00 - Nuclear Family 
32:00 - Profile of Mass Shooters & Outcasts; How to Bring them In 
42:00 - Orgasm Gap 
48:30 - Spark by Seek Discomfort Discussion Game 

• Heather’s Question: if you had 24 hours left to live, who would you spend the day with and why? 
• Thomas’ Question: what trait immediately draws me to other people? 

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056 - Bri Tartaglione is a certified school counselor with a M.A. in Counseling Psychology and and EdM in School Counseling. After a sudden medical condition left Bri temporarily paralyzed, she reoriented away from formal counseling and toward  conscious counseling with private clients. Thomas and Bri discuss changing career paths, the difference between coaching and therapy, how men can step away from external validation and toward intrinsic value, and how to develop healthy confidence grounded in self-love and tolerance, rather than superficial bravado. 

Timestamps:
2:00 - Bri’s introduction & podcast; health scare and pivot away from school counseling 
8:00 - the mental switch Bri had to take moving into coaching from counseling 
10:00 - therapy is working on the historical self, coaching is more about identifying & developing into the future self 
13:30 - Bri’s formative experiences and fundamental influences 
21:00 - How can men shed outside perspective and chart their own path? 
27:00 - understanding identity as a nonlinear spectrum 
31:00 - It’s okay to ask questions and not understand the social changes unfolding in 2022 
34:00 - How to develop healthy confidence
38:00 - Rapid Fire & Spark by Seek Discomfort Game: 

• Bri’s Question: What is your most cherished memory? 
• Thomas’ Question: out of my entire family, whose death would affect me the most and why 

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055 - Kristi Spencer is a journalist with 25 years of broadcast and news management experience. She recently launched a coaching business around her passion for sharing the message that manners matter.  Kristi is well versed in all etiquette topics concerning business, dining, and social etiquette. Kristi and Thomas discuss how to apply etiquette to various areas of life and how the principles can help anyone stand out.

Timestamps:
4:00 - what is etiquette? 
9:30- what does etiquette training look like? 
16:00 - safety trumps etiquette 
22:45 - what does How we dress communicate to others? 
26:00 - it’s easy to stand out in a less polite and less formal society 
34:00- table manners: don’t be gross & learn how to carry a conversation 
40:00 - rapid fire questions 
43:00 - spark by seek discomfort question game 

• Thomas’ question: is there something that makes me feel guilty, and if so, how do I manage it? 
• Kristie’s question: who was your first best friend and what did you like about that friendship? 

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054 - Meghan Pierce is Thomas' wonderful sister. Her background is in gender equity and voting rights, and she currently runs a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania that advocates for election accessibility and promotes civic engagement. Meghan has a Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs and Women Studies, and a Master’s in Public Administration. She has been a long-time advocate for abortion rights, and with the upcoming Supreme Court decision likely to overturn Roe vs. Wade, this is a timely discussion.

Timestamps:
2:00 - Introductions, “Pro Life & Pro Choice” vs “Anti-Abortion & Pro-Abortion”
6:00 - Experiences that Led Meghan to Abortion Activism
13:30 - What’s going on with the Supreme Court case?
17:30 - What is an abortion? 
27:00 - How does Meghan maintain a healthy dialogue when discussing this with anti-abortion activists?
33:00  - How do  get involved? 
38:00 - Spark By Seek Discomfort Game 

Resources: 

• Guttmacher Institute : https://www.guttmacher.org/
• Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/get-involved/featured-resources
• Pew Research Center: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/06/17/key-facts-about-the-abortion-debate-in-america 
• 40 Persistent Claims about Abortion Fact-Checked: https://www.npr.org/2022/05/06/1096676197/7-persistent-claims-about-abortion-fact-checked

Actions to Take:

• VOTE in the 2022 elections: Who we elect next at the state level, and their stance on abortion, will have implications for abortion access in states for years to come. Vote411.org has all the information you need to vote, including information on your candidates. If you missed the primary elections in your state, it’s not too late to register for the November general election.
• Talk to your friends and family about abortion rights, and why it’s important to vote 2022: See abortion messaging guidance here. Organize a voter registration drive in your neighborhood to help get out the vote on this issue.
• Tell your U.S. Senators to support abortion access: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/call/congress-protect-safe-legal-abortion
• Donate to local abortion funds: https://abortionfunds.org/

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