Episodios

  • Mislabeled: Ryan DeLena Skis the Slopes of Self-Perception

    Mislabeled: Ryan DeLena Skis the Slopes of Self-Perception
    Feb 5 2025
    Ryan DeLena and his dad Rob join Hersh to talk about labels, limits, and the true realization of potential on this episode of Truth Tastes Funny. When Ryan DeLena was five years old, he was placed in a therapeutic school that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraint. He was heavily medicated and four years later, was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused. Today, Ryan is the youngest person to ski tour in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, having completed expeditions in Antarctica (2018), Svalbard (2022), and Baffin Island (2023). He was featured on the cover of Backcountry Ski Maps, and he’s climbed and skied peaks in Chile, Argentina, Oregon, Washington, and more. He graduated from Vermont State University in 2024.
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    38 m
  • From Finance to Funny: Jim Flynn on Life, and it's Not Brain Surgery

    From Finance to Funny: Jim Flynn on Life, and it's Not Brain Surgery
    Jan 29 2025
    Jim Flynn shares his remarkable journey from the finance world to becoming a successful author. Following a life-altering brain surgery, Jim found a new perspective and direction in life, leading him to write bestsellers. The conversation delves into his influences, decisions, and the intersection of finance and writing. Jim and Hersh discuss their writing styles, comedy, and the evolution of jokes. They reflect on the comedy profession and Jim's future plans. The episode also offers writing tips and emphasizes professionalism. Jim's personal growth, influenced by surgery, aging, and family, is highlighted, concluding with a promotion of his work and final thoughts.
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    28 m
  • Balancing Goals and Distractions: Tina Collura's Advice for the New Year

    Balancing Goals and Distractions: Tina Collura's Advice for the New Year
    Jan 22 2025
    Tina Collura, an award-winning Productivity and Business Development Coach who leverages 14+ years of entrepreneurial expertise to drive businesses from surviving to thriving. Through personalized consultations, she helps business owners develop growth models that will help them secure deals and triples entrepreneurs' income swiftly. As a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Tina shares insights globally on business development and productivity. She's not just a consultant but a dedicated strategic partner empowering entrepreneurs on their path to success.
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    20 m
  • David Weiss on Questioning Reality and Rediscovering Personal Power

    David Weiss on Questioning Reality and Rediscovering Personal Power
    Jan 15 2025
    David Weiss, also known as Flat Earth Dave, dives into the depths of alternative cosmology in this episode. He challenges the conventional understanding of space, gravity, and Earth's movement, sparking a discussion on the reliability of scientific evidence and expert credibility, including figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson. David and Hersh explore the purpose and logic behind various conspiracy theories, including control theories and the significance of the Georgia Guidestones. They emphasize the importance of questioning reality, understanding societal power dynamics, and overcoming fear to rediscover personal power. The episode concludes with reflections on critical thinking and a preview of future discussions.
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Navigating Burnout and Finding Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas

    Navigating Burnout and Finding Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas
    Jan 8 2025
    "JF" burned-out and quit his 6-fig corporate job during the pandemic. He then reset his whole life, and has since been investing his time and savings into building a business he’s truly passionate about. He believes that, for an individual to be truly happy, they must be supported in exploring all possible ways to self-realize. That's why - through his coaching platform, wabya - he aims to bring self-actualization to 1 billion people by 2033.
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    43 m
  • Thomas R Wilson on Sensory Friendly Initiatives and Emotional Processing in Youth

    Thomas R Wilson on Sensory Friendly Initiatives and Emotional Processing in Youth
    Jan 1 2025
    Inspired by his own experiences as a member of the Neuro-diverse and Mental health community, Thomas R Wilson is a professional Advocate, Writer, Consultant, Business Owner, and Sensory Friendly Event Specialist. In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh sits down with Thomas to discuss his work, which involves an empathic and person-first mindset that works to empower and uplift community voices.
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    28 m
  • Dame Clarissa Burt on Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Mental Health Challenges

    Dame Clarissa Burt on Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Mental Health Challenges
    Dec 25 2024
    Dame Clarissa Burt is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker and former supermodel and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show! With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this Who’s Who of International and American Women brings over 35 years of entertainment industry experience in both International and American markets.
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    37 m
  • The Power of Belonging, Self-Acceptance, and Family Health with Jeff and Liz Spitzer

    The Power of Belonging, Self-Acceptance, and Family Health with Jeff and Liz Spitzer
    Dec 18 2024
    GET YOUR HEAD & HEART IN THE GAME! In this episode, Hersh welcomes Jeff and Liz Spitzer from Head Heart Health to discuss belonging and self-acceptance. Jeff and Liz share their journey in service-oriented business and coaching, highlighting the importance of positive recognition and emotional health in families. The conversation covers distinctions between emotional and mental health and the role of thoughts, feelings, and actions in health coaching. They also touch on aging, recent health research, exercise benefits, and online vs. in-person connections, ending with advice on making incremental lifestyle changes.
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    39 m
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