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Welcome to More In Common Podcast With Rodney Campbell and Keith Richardson. This podcast is our social experiment to examine our belief that we all have more in common than that which divides us. With each new guests we have open, honest, and insightful conversation about the things that matter to them.
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
In this episode of the More In Common podcast, hosts Gerren Kelsaw and Keith Richardson explore the concept of tribalism, its evolution in modern society, and its impact on personal and workplace dynamics. They discuss how tribalism is a natural human instinct that can lead to both positive and negative outcomes, emphasizing the importance of understanding biases and fostering connections across different groups. The conversation highlights the challenges of navigating tribalism in an increasingly individualistic world and offers insights on how to build meaningful relationships despite these challenges.
Episode References
- Behave - Robert Sapolsky
- Man's search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl
- Group Attribution Error
- Fundamental Attribution Error
- In-Group Bias
- Out-Group Bias
- Ayn Rand
Keywords
tribalism, human experience, social identity, workplace dynamics, community building, connection, bias, belonging, individualism, understanding
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
In this episode of the More In Common podcast, hosts Keith Richardson and Gerren Taylor delve into the complexities of emotions, discussing how they influence our interactions and personal growth. They explore the importance of understanding and identifying our feelings, the challenges of navigating emotions, especially in the context of societal expectations, and the significance of self-care and emotional check-ins. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional awareness and grace in our daily lives, providing listeners with practical tools to enhance their emotional intelligence and foster deeper connections with themselves and others.
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- Dolly Chugh -
- Book: https://a.co/d/ePhhOq7
- MIC Episode: https://youtu.be/w8nuC7Gyfh8
- JJ episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach-jj-be-real-be-empathetic-be-loving-e056/id1256899595?i=1000456203129
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
In this episode of the More In Common podcast, hosts Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson explore the core tenets of the M.O.R.E. Philosophy, emphasizing the importance of meeting people where they are. They discuss how assumptions and perspectives shape our interactions, the distinction between empathy and compassion, and the significance of inclusivity in both personal and professional environments. The conversation highlights the need for understanding and grace in navigating complex human experiences and relationships.
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Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
In this episode of the More In Common Podcast, hosts Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson explore the critical role of active listening in communication. They discuss the importance of creating a safe space for dialogue, the challenges of listening in personal relationships, and the need for compassion and understanding in conversations. The hosts emphasize that listening is not just about hearing words but about engaging with the speaker to build trust and connection. They share personal experiences and practical tips for improving listening skills, highlighting that effective communication is essential for fostering deeper relationships.
Episode References
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
After almost 3 years, More In Common is excited to be bringing back episodes in a new format and a new host!!
In this episode of the More In Common podcast, hosts Gerren Taylor and Keith Richardson explore the importance of setting boundaries in interpersonal relationships and workplace dynamics. They discuss the challenges of navigating sensitive topics, especially during the holiday season, and provide practical strategies for establishing guardrails in conversations. The hosts emphasize the need for intentionality and emotional intelligence in communication, encouraging listeners to practice these skills in both personal and professional settings. The episode concludes with key takeaways and a call to action for listeners to engage in meaningful conversations.
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Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
What does 'being connected with self' actually look like…feel like? It’s impossible to describe, as we explore with Sydney in part 2 of this conversation.
Whether or not we can describe it, what is true from this conversation is that vulnerability and the willingness to express it with yourself and others is a big step in finding that connection.
Once she was willing to be vulnerable with her music it all changed, and her music went to a new level.
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Today, we are with singer/songwriter Sydney Lauren. SYDNEY TELLS STORIES THROUGH HER SONGS. SHE GREW UP SINGING AND WRITING MUSIC JUST OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY, THE PLACE SHE NOW CALLS HOME. THE CITY SERVES AS HER INSPIRATION AS WELL AS HER STOMPING GROUNDS, AND SHE HAS PERFORMED IN NYC VENUES LIKE THE DELANCEY & THE BITTER END.
SYDNEY’S TRAINING IN PIANO, GUITAR AND SONGWRITING ARE CLEARLY REFLECTED IN HER SONGS, WHICH TAKE INSPIRATION FROM SOME OF HER FAVORITE ARTISTS INCLUDING JP SAXE, SARAH BAREILLES, INGRID ANDRESS, AND MORE. HER MUSIC HAS BEEN FEATURED ON “TEMPTATION ISLAND” AND "THE BIGGEST LOSER" ON USA NETWORK.
SYDNEY’S NEW ERA OF MUSIC REPRESENTS A CHAPTER IN HER LIFE LYRICALLY, AND HER AUTHENTIC VISION SONICALLY. SHE DIVES INTO THE EMOTIONS THAT OCCUR DURING HEARTBREAK AND THE SIMPLISTIC HAPPINESS THAT CAN COME WITH LOVE. NEW YORK CITY WILL ALWAYS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HER MUSIC, WHETHER IT’S A STREET SHE REFERENCES OR THE SUBWAY HOME. SHE’S A STORYTELLER AT HEART AND HOPES TO SING WORDS YOU WERE THINKING BUT DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO SAY.
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Topics we discuss:
- How she got good at her Music
- Accepting that she is good at it
- Music built her confidence
- Tracking Downloads and attention
- Being vulnerable through her music
- Turning Around a bad mood
- Creating music that resonates with people
- Understanding Self
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Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
What is a fact? A fact is something that is true. Yet, today we are so conflicted about our facts because we have decided to conflate them with truth.
Truth is subjective. What is true to you may not be true to me. You may think The Matrix is the greatest cinematic accomplishment of the 20th century. I may think that award belongs to Schindler’s List.
What isn’t true is that either sentiment is a fact. This is merely an opinion one holds. However, we have the tendency to think of our truths as facts and it can create serious issues connecting with others and navigating conversation.
We explore this reality with Sydney in part 1 of our awesome conversation with her.
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Today, we are with singer/songwriter Sydney Lauren. SYDNEY TELLS STORIES THROUGH HER SONGS. SHE GREW UP SINGING AND WRITING MUSIC JUST OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK CITY, THE PLACE SHE NOW CALLS HOME. THE CITY SERVES AS HER INSPIRATION AS WELL AS HER STOMPING GROUNDS, AND SHE HAS PERFORMED IN NYC VENUES LIKE THE DELANCEY & THE BITTER END.
SYDNEY’S TRAINING IN PIANO, GUITAR AND SONGWRITING ARE CLEARLY REFLECTED IN HER SONGS, WHICH TAKE INSPIRATION FROM SOME OF HER FAVORITE ARTISTS INCLUDING JP SAXE, SARAH BAREILLES, INGRID ANDRESS, AND MORE. HER MUSIC HAS BEEN FEATURED ON “TEMPTATION ISLAND” AND "THE BIGGEST LOSER" ON USA NETWORK.
SYDNEY’S NEW ERA OF MUSIC REPRESENTS A CHAPTER IN HER LIFE LYRICALLY, AND HER AUTHENTIC VISION SONICALLY. SHE DIVES INTO THE EMOTIONS THAT OCCUR DURING HEARTBREAK AND THE SIMPLISTIC HAPPINESS THAT CAN COME WITH LOVE. NEW YORK CITY WILL ALWAYS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HER MUSIC, WHETHER IT’S A STREET SHE REFERENCES OR THE SUBWAY HOME. SHE’S A STORYTELLER AT HEART AND HOPES TO SING WORDS YOU WERE THINKING BUT DIDN’T KNOW HOW TO SAY.
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Topics we discuss:
- Knowing when to walk away from conflict
- Harkness Method
- Saying what you don't mean
- Being Brutally Honest
- Facts vs. Truth
- Accepting Others
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Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
In a postindustrial, technology centric, world we are taught to be productive, get a job, work, work, work…
We reserve play for short periods of time and for our childhood. Yet, we are increasingly demanding more productivity of our children to get ahead.
The thing about play, is that it is a necessity of life. We need it. We especially need it to improve learning and how we absorb information. Games are a great way to help kids learn and also enjoy life.
Mastermind Adventures is helping kids who have a hard time learning social and emotional skills. They are doing it by challenging kids through games so they also have fun with their life.
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Today we are with Krysten Callina. She is the Founder of Mastermind Adventures LLC, a talent management agency for professional game masters of tabletop role playing games (like Dungeons & Dragons). Krysten helps people find connection and community through games so they can embrace their creativity and individuality and have more fun. Her goal is to create the industry standard for professional game masters and to establish a vibrant, safe community of fans of role playing games.
Examples of non-traditional game applications developed by Mastermind Adventures are Quest! Adventure Game for Social Skills Mastery to help kids improve their social emotional skills, and The Game of Influencers, a unique training program for businesses to learn about how to use influencers as part of a marketing strategy.
Mastermind Adventures is currently developing programs that will serve as inroads for young people into the gaming industry - especially for kids in marginalized communities. Krysten is a serial entrepreneur, loves cooking, gardening, photography, interior decorating, nerd topics and whiskey.
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Topics we discuss:
- Income correlation to effectiveness of Homeschooling
- Building perspective
- Traveling
- Exposing to others
- Creating Mastermind Adventures
- How it started as a Game Night
- What it is now
- The concept called BLEED
- Managing the potential dangers
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Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
What do you think of when you think someone is homeschooled? What do you think when someone homeschools their kids?
Homeschooling is a great example of the subtle biases we all project onto other because of our cultural influences.
There are many reasons for homeschooling and it’s important to understand when it makes sense for your kids. In this conversation with Krysten, we get into some of those reasons and why she made that very decision.
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Today we are with Krysten Callina. She is the Founder of Mastermind Adventures LLC, a talent management agency for professional game masters of tabletop role playing games (like Dungeons & Dragons). Krysten helps people find connection and community through games so they can embrace their creativity and individuality and have more fun. Her goal is to create the industry standard for professional game masters and to establish a vibrant, safe community of fans of role playing games.
Examples of non-traditional game applications developed by Mastermind Adventures are Quest! Adventure Game for Social Skills Mastery to help kids improve their social emotional skills, and The Game of Influencers, a unique training program for businesses to learn about how to use influencers as part of a marketing strategy.
Mastermind Adventures is currently developing programs that will serve as inroads for young people into the gaming industry - especially for kids in marginalized communities. Krysten is a serial entrepreneur, loves cooking, gardening, photography, interior decorating, nerd topics and whiskey.
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Topics we discuss:
- Home schooling resources
- Mastermind Adventures
- What is Live Action Role Play (L.A.R.P.)
- Who is Percy Jackson
- B.L.E.E.D.
- Sara Lynn Bowman
- More In Common Website
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Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Developing a child is one of the most challenging responsibilities any parent will have in a lifetime. One of the biggest challenges is removing your ego to focus on what the child needs, not what you would need if you were the child.
We all struggle to separate these two realities. However, when we can, we will deliver the promise to our children that set them up to live the life they want to live.
We talk a lot in this part 2 with Lisa Davis, MPH, about instilling values in children through the perspective of their personalities and giving them space to be who they need to be.
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Today we are with Lisa Davis, MPH. Lisa has two decades of experience as a health educator and a broadcaster. She has a Master's Degree in Public Health, is creator, host, and producer of the syndicated "It's Your Health" radio heard on regional NPR as well as host/producer of "Talk Healthy Today" brought to you by Pocket Media (of Clean Eating, Vegetarian Times, Better Nutrition. Muscle & Performance, Yoga Journal magazines).
She is host/producer of Naturally Savvy Radio heard online on RadioMD, iHeart Radio Talk, TuneIn, Stitcher, iTunes, UberRadio, and TalkStreamLive. Lisa is also the co-creator and co-host of the podcast "Active Allyship...it's more than a #hashtag!"
In addition to developing radio shows, if it doesn't seem like enough, Lisa has created, produced, and hosted health television shows. Her first show, Health Power, was seen on KRUZ-TV in California. She was also a regular contributor to Carol Alt's national health TV show on FOX News Channel, A Healthy You.
She also authored her books, Clean Eating, Dirty Sex: Sensual Superfoods and Aphrodisiac Practices for Ultimate Sexual Health and Easy to Love but Hard to Live with: Real People, Invisible Disabilities, True Stories.
Her core passion is helping people find they're why to enable them to live their healthiest life.
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Topics we discuss:
- Daughter with NVLD
- Helping kids through their challenges
- Letting people speak for themselves
- Instilling values in kids
- Understanding how kids learn
- Being sex positive with her kids
- Promoting positive relationships with Sex
References:
- Lisadavismph.com
- Clean Eating / Dirty Sex - Her Book
- Naturallysavvy.com
- Dr. David Campt
- September 18th Rally
- Non Verbal Learning Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Authoritarian vs. Authoritative parenting
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Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
All music created by DJ Rufbeats