Rethinking Humanity
By Lacey Delayne & Sonya Larrea
Diving deeper into what makes us human, and what causes us to thrive. In this podcast, we look at how we approach our humanity now and how we can approach it in a more satisfying way. The goal is to enrich the lives of individuals by discussing these topics. We will take from books, articles, quotes, & anything else that helps us rethink the way we do life & how we interact with others as a society so as to bring growth & enrichment to our lives.
Rethinking HumanityJun 07, 2022
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47: The Domination of Man by Things
Humans lives are being dominated by things. And, How can we save the values of our democratic society? Commentary on the recent Texas school shooting.
Jun 07, 202255:14
46: How to Care Less About Work
How do we place less priority on work? Do we need to? We also comment on: Elon Musk buying Twitter, a video series exploring big agriculture and its impact on us and our environment, and Sara Jaffe's book Work Won't Love You Back.
Apr 29, 202248:46
45: Is Work Working for Us?
How is work affecting the home? Our relationships? The environment? Our fear of freedom & work as social control. Lil Nas X. Links:
Lil Nas X: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTHLKHL_whs
NY Times Video- Work- I Think It Numbs you Somehow https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/02/opinion/work-jobs-for-all.html
The Guardian Article Post Work by Andy Beckett https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/jan/19/post-work-the-radical-idea-of-a-world-without-jobs
Jan 22, 202246:40
44: Post-Work and Anti-Work
What is post-work? Are we all secretly anti-work? How did the pandemic play a role? Our series on work continues.
Jan 14, 202243:23
43: Can Work Fulfill Us?
Can work fulfill us? Intersections & Climate Change. Moral Injury & Virtue Signaling. Mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/19/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-sarah-jaffe.html?referringSource=articleshare https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/20/climate/roundabouts-climate-emissions-driving.html
Jan 07, 202251:58
42: Is Life Worth Living?
No we're not in existential crisis, but we are taking a deeper look at the question, "Is Life Worth Living?" as we prepare for the new year.
Dec 31, 202154:23
41: Alienation, Bureaucracy & Consumption
What is Alienation? Why does it matter? How does the dominance of corporations in America affect our everyday lives? Article Mentioned: The Future of Work Should Mean Working Less nyti.ms/39vPD18
Oct 26, 202152:14
40: False Choices-The Use of Man by Man (19th Century Capitalism Part 2)
How does exploitation play a role in the structure of our society? Do we have real choices around how we survive? And why many women in the US are looking to have babies abroad.
Aug 29, 202146:11
39: 19th Century Capitalism, Part 1: Competition & Profit Take Precedence
What were the values of 19th Century capitalism? What does that have to do with mental health and our collective sanity? Why does socioeconomic structure matter? Also, Dirty Work, Partible Paternity, and an Erich Fromm Political Party. www.nytimes.com/2021/08/17/books/review/dirty-work-eyal-press.html?referringSource=articleshare www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2007/feb/20/wantedanerichfrommparty
Aug 18, 202136:22
38: How Does Capitalism Affect Our Way of Life?
How does capitalism affect the way we live? How is it different now than in the 17th & 18th centuries? And what does it have to do with our mental health?
Aug 12, 202136:30
37: What is Maturity? And Who Was Erich Fromm?
What does it mean to be a mature individual? What does that have to do with mental health? And, we discuss the latest news around Andrew Cuomo and COVID-19. **Our 60th episode! **
Aug 05, 202147:10
36: Society & Mental Health: Does One Impact the Other?
Is there a link between the way a society is set up and the mental health of the people living within it? We also share our thoughts on Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Olympic Games.
Jul 29, 202141:32
35: What Gives Meaning to Your Existence? The Need for a Frame of Orientation & Object of Devotion
What is your object of devotion? What is ours as a society? One of our essential human needs is a way to make sense of the world around us. And... A cow retirement home.
Jul 22, 202146:45
34: The Challenges of American Motherhood: Freud, Fromm & The Oedipus Complex
What needs do mothers have that society doesn't make it easy for them to meet? How does that affect her children? What can she do to overcome? And Freud & Fromm's take on the Oedipus Complex. From: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vmYjs5VFhY Also mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/29/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-james-suzman.html?referringSource=articleshare
Jul 19, 202146:28
33: Our Need for Identity
Humans need to identify themselves. Without a solid sense of "I", one would go insane. Where do we find our identity?
Jul 10, 202125:58
32: The Need for Rootedness: Incest or Brotherliness?
How do we find our roots, our rootedness as human beings? In our sect, clan, soil, nation, tribe? Or in the brotherhood of man, i.e., the knowledge that we are one of many in the collective of man (humans/humanity)?
Jun 26, 202142:55
Melissa Bernstein: The Power of Knowing Yourself
Melissa Bernstein of Melissa and Doug Toys and Lifelines.com tells us her story, and helps us understand the power of self awareness.
Jun 19, 202101:00:40
31: New Logo & Website Reveal! And Two Afghanistan War Stories
We reveal our new logo and website (https://rethinkinghumanity.us)! Our color scheme and emblem is still evolving. What do we learn about the Afghanistan war from two former soldiers? www.nytimes.com/2021/05/21/podcasts/the-daily/afghanistan-military-taliban.html
Jun 10, 202134:15
30: Create or Destroy? How We Fulfill the Need to Transcend
How do we accomplish transcendence? What is it and why is it important? Create/Destroy: Which is linked to love? Hate? Rethinking Humanity Podcast - Season 2, Episode 30 Recorded LIVE Friday, June 4, 2021 3:15PM EST Follow us on Instagram: @RethinkingHumanity See also: http://RethinkingHumanity.us LaceyDelayne.Medium.com Contact us: RethinkingHumanityPodcast@gmail.com Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host - Lacey Delayne @LaceyDelayne on IG & Twitter Producer & Co-Host: Sonya Larrea @LarreaSonya on IG Technical Producer: Victor Ho @VictorWainHo on Twitter, IG and Clubhouse Partner Links: Quiet Punch - quietpunch.com Use code RETHINKINGHUMANITY at checkout for 10% off to support the podcast. (Disclosure: The affiliate links listed here are products I/we personally use or have used, and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified or don't actually recommend.)
Jun 05, 202142:35
29: Narcissim and the Need to Relate
What is the root of all insanity? How do you know if someone is a narcisst? Or narcissistic? Do humans have a need to relate to others?
May 29, 202147:42
28: Working Ourselves to Death (Literally), The Post Pandemic "Labor Shortage" & The Human Situation
Are we working ourselves to death? Is there a post-pandemic labor shortage? Does the progression beyond being led solely by animal instincts cause a conflict for us as humans that is difficult to bear? What is it that causes insanity? Article Links: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57139434 - Working Ourselves to Death (Literally) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/20/briefing/labor-shortages-covid-wages.html - Post Pandemic "Labor Shortage" Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host - Lacey Delayne @LaceyDelayne on IG & Twitter Producer & Co-Host: Sonya Larrea @LarreaSonya on IG Technical Producer: Victor Ho @VictorWainHo on Twitter, IG and Clubhouse
May 22, 202145:01
Tom Krumins: Sexual Trauma & Masculinity Navigating Boy Scouts of America's Sexual Abuse Bankruptcy
We speak with Tom Krumins about the Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy and his experience in the Boy Scouts of America, as well as the impact of the prevalence of institutional sexual abuse on masculinity and society.
May 14, 202101:01:54
27: What is the "Problem" of Human Existence? And What Does it Really Mean to Be Born?
The human situation presents a unique problem amongst the human animal. A hybrid of instinct driven animal and rationally-minded self aware evolved human species, there are several inherent pain points for us as we make our way alongside other living things.
May 08, 202144:10
26: Can a Society Be Sick?
Can a Society Be Sick?Do humans have an inherent nature? What does that have to do with a Sane Society? Can a Society Be Sick? Do humans have an inherent nature? Can humans be defined in universal terms with regards to our mental and emotional functioning? If so, can a societal structure cause damage to us as a species if it is not built according to our human needs?
Apr 30, 202148:36
25: What do Pro Soccer and End of Life Care Have in Common?
We draw the line between what is happening today in modern spheres of the world with the content we've been discussing on the podcast thus far and the ideas of Erich Fromm.
Apr 23, 202149:55
24: Are We Sane?
Could our current society could be sick? We look beyond personal mental ill-being, and see how social pathology, or the pathology of normalcy, is affecting us as a group. Could our society as a whole be lacking in sanity? Is there possibly an unadjustment of the culture itself that is causing ill-being for the humans within it?
Apr 16, 202150:40
BONUS: Season 2 Begins & Other BIG News!
In this bonus episode, we announce some big news, the beginning of season 2, and some fun things that are ahead for us as a podcast.
Apr 09, 202125:35
23: Building a Being Mode Based Society, Part 7: Is it REALLY Possible?
In this episode, we use the final section of Erich Fromm's To Have or To Be as a springboard for our discussion. In it, he poses the question, is the movement to a society that accommodates our humanity and our human needs more directly really possible? We review all the elements he has suggested that are necessary in order to make that shift, and discuss whether we think it is possible, as well as his evaluation of whether it is possible.
Here is a list of the changes Fromm mentions are necessary to make the switch and episodes in which we discuss them in detail.
Sane Consumption (Episode 14 & 15)
A Democracy in which all people are fully active (Episode 15)
Maximum decentralization in industry and politics (Episode 16)
Ending Bureaucracy - Implementing Humanistic Management (Episode 16)
Ending brainwashing methods in industrial and political advertising (Episode 20)
Closing the gap between rich and poor nations (Episode 20)
Implementing a universal basic income/guaranteed yearly income (Episode 20)
Liberating women (and men) from patriarchal domination (Episode 21)
Creating a Supreme Cultural Council (Episode 22)
Ending Fake News/Implementing a successful system of effective information dissemination (Episode 22)
Separating scientific research from use only for profit and military expediency (Episode 22)
Ending nuclear weaponry (Episode 22)
We also explain why Lacey is wearing a hat with a sticky note on it, and announce the date for our upcoming interview with Melissa Bernstein of Melissa & Doug Toys, and her new venture, Lifelines, an emotional wellness community. Rebranding coming soon, folks! Be on the lookout for that. Content isn't changing, neither is the name. Just the logo and the podcast artwork. ;)
Apr 06, 202143:11
Sherry Turkle: The Podcast's One Year Anniversary Episode!
In this episode we speak with MIT Professor and Founding Director of MIT's Initiative on Technology and Self about her latest book release, a memoir, called The Empathy Diaries. We also discuss her studies of technology and the self and how the two intermingle and affect our lives. We also see that thread of interaction over the course of her lifetime as we discuss her memoir.
Apr 04, 202101:07:09
22: Building a Being Mode Based Society, Part 6: Ending Misinformation (Fake News & More) Nuclear Disarmament, Humanistic Application of Scientific Research
In episode 22, we discuss some of the final elements that Erich Fromm mentions in his writings on how we can move to a more Being Mode Based Society: Ending misinformation, Creating a Supreme Cultural Council, Ensuring a Humanistic Approach to the Application of Scientific Research and Ending Nuclear Weaponry. We also touch on recent news-making events in the Atlanta area as well as in Colorado, and let everyone know about some big upcoming interviews: Sherry Turkle, next weekend (April 3, 3PM EST LIVE), and Melissa Bernstein of Melissa and Doug toys, in early May.
Mar 27, 202150:07
21: Building a Being Mode Based Society, Part 5: Ending the Patriarchy - Liberating Women from Patriarchal Domination
In Episode 21 we dive into why, in order to build a being mode based society, we must liberate women from patriarchal domination and end the patriarchy as a way of relating to each other on a personal and societal level. We discuss what the patriarchy is, why it is harmful to both men and women, and that we must move away from it in order to see a more humanized society.
Forbes Article We Mention:
Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com, please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoughts on the podcast! We'd love to hear. :) Partner Links: Quiet Punch - https://quietpunch.com Code at checkout for 10% off & to Support the Podcast: RETHINKINGHUMANITY Disclosure: The above affiliate links are products I personally use and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified, or don't fully recommend. Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Mar 20, 202145:48
BONUS: Word on the Street - Self Love & Self Care and Universal Basic Income
In this bit of bonus content, we get out on the streets (or... the beltline) of Atlanta to find out what people think about some of the themes we've been discussing on the podcast. We share the conversations we had with The Jacksons, Keenan (IG: @Keenanismagic), Ramz (IG: @mideast.18), Nour (IG: @nourbeezy), and Moni (IG: @ monisofetch) about self love and self care, and what an extra influx of cash each month might mean for them. A special thanks to each of them for their time and for sharing their thoughts with us.
If you want to see photos of the time we spent on the beltline speaking with these lovely folks on Saturday, visit our instagram page @rethinkinghumanity
Also, special thanks to Troy Lynch of @decide.brand (IG) for getting out there with us.
Episode Credits - Executive Producer: Lacey Delayne - Technical Production: Lacey Delayne/Victor Ho
If you want to see photos of the time we spent on the beltline speaking with these lovely folks on Saturday, visit our instagram page @rethinkinghumanity
Also, special thanks to Troy Lynch of @decide.brand (IG) for getting out there with us.
Episode Credits - Executive Producer: Lacey Delayne - Technical Production: Lacey Delayne/Victor Ho
Mar 16, 202119:31
Amelia Pang: The Hidden Cost of our Consumption
In this interview with Amelia Pang, the Author of Made in China: A Prisoner, An SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of our Consumption, we discuss the dark realities of the source of much of our retail purchases. We make the connection to Erich Fromm's writings from the 1970's about the need for Sane Consumption (Episode 14), as we see that part of the problem around the labor camps that produce much, if not most, of the products we purchase, is the need for incredibly speedy turnarounds on products due to consumer demands. We also talk about ways consumers can help to end this inhumane practice of abusive forced labor for the humans in China.
Amelia Pang on Twitter: @ameliapangg Instagram: @cheekroses
Her book Made in China was released in early February and is in stores nationwide for purchase right now.
Amelia Pang on Twitter: @ameliapangg Instagram: @cheekroses
Her book Made in China was released in early February and is in stores nationwide for purchase right now.
Mar 13, 202156:42
20: Building A Being Mode Based Society, Part 4: Ending Brainwashing, Giving a Guaranteed Yearly Income & Closing the Poverty Gap
In episode 20, we continue our discussion from before our month on the theme of love - in Fromm's ideas on how to build a society based on the being mode - a society where we can live and flourish in our human nature, and not have to suppress it due to the needs of the demanding capitalistic machine. We discuss three of the many ways he suggested we do that. Ending brainwashing methods in political and industrial advertising, closing the gap between rich and poor nations, and implementing a Guaranteed Yearly Income. Fromm was for basic income! That is exciting and enlightening news. We talk about why its important to end the brainwashing (spoiler alert - we have lost control of our minds as a result!) and close the gap between the rich and poor nations. We also share many reasons why a basic income just makes sense, and would be a great idea to implement.
We start out by discussing the probable passing of the stimulus package, discussing exciting upcoming interviews with Amelia Pang and Sherry Turkle, as well as a recent new blog post by Lacey entitled I Hate the Word Should (Found at LaceyDelayne.Medium.com).
Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com, please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoughts on the podcast! We'd love to hear. :) Partner Links: Quiet Punch - https://quietpunch.com Code at checkout for 10% off & to Support the Podcast: RETHINKINGHUMANITY Disclosure: The above affiliate links are products I personally use and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified, or don't fully recommend. Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Mar 10, 202145:02
19: LOVE THEMED FEBRUARY: Self Love & Self Care - It's not Selfish and its SUPER Important
Yea, we know it's already March...but we had to do oneeee more episode on the theme of love! To start episode 19, we discuss where we are about a year into the pandemic with regards to recovery as a nation from a health perspective as well as an economic perspective. We also reveal what our exciting news is for April 3, the 1st year anniversary of the podcast. And marvel at the fact that we have been doing the podcast for a year now! Diving into the content, we discuss what self love is, what it isn't and why it is important. We also mention some ways we can show ourselves self love once we have realized it is an awesome thing to prioritize in our lives. The outro is a throwback to episode 14, in which we discussed the ugliness of bureaucracy and the need for a new model for interaction and management of peoples and societies. Special thanks to Richard Berry for the reading. Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com, please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoughts on the podcast! We'd love to hear. :) Partner Links: Quiet Punch - https://quietpunch.com Code at checkout for 10% off & to Support the Podcast: RETHINKINGHUMANITY Disclosure: The above affiliate links are products I personally use and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified, or don't fully recommend. Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Mar 04, 202147:04
18: LOVE THEMED FEBRUARY- Do We Have a Shared Definition of Love? And other themes from Bell Hooks' Book All About Love
In this episode we discuss bell hooks' book All About Love. We examine the confusion of the meaning of love. Our primary relationships form our idea of love which can include dysfunction and at times abuse. Our emotional and physical connection with others can be confused with love. We discuss love being a verb and not a noun. Love is an active choice. Society presents a consumer driven version of love both in movies, literature, and advertising. We begin the conversation about self-love and the importance of being able to love yourself before loving others.
Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com, please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoughts on the podcast! We'd love to hear. :) Partner Links: Quiet Punch - https://quietpunch.com Code at checkout for 10% off & to Support the Podcast: RETHINKINGHUMANITY Disclosure: The above affiliate links are products I personally use and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified, or don't fully recommend. Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Feb 27, 202145:53
Travel Chronicles 3: The Unexpected Return from Guatemala, Things Brought Back to the US
In this episode, Victor and Lacey discuss the ending to her trip to Guatemala. It came to an end quicker than expected. Lacey shares that along with some things she loved about Guatemala that she would like to adopt as a practice to continue in the states. Victor shares more about his life and experiences abroad as well, and we let you know whether the Rethinking Humanity Travel Chronicles Series will live on.
Feb 24, 202137:10
Dr. Logan Levkoff: Uplifting Sex in Society
In this episode of Rethinking Humanity: Interviews, we speak with Dr. Logan Levkoff on the theme of Uplifting Sex in Society. Dr. Levkoff is an AASECT Certified Sex Educator and Sex Educator Supervisor and served on the AASECT Board of Directors. She is a thought leader in the field of human sexuality and personal relationships and frequently appears on television including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Rachael Ray Show, The CBS Early Show, Oprah, Fox News Channel, and CNN.
We speak with Dr. Levkoff about the stigma and shame that surrounds sex and sexuality, the confusion that comes along with how popular sex is as a tool to sell, but yet how few people feel comfortable talking about it. As well, we touch on a variety of topics around sex and sexuality including masturbation, abuse, religion, sex positivity, the pandemic's affect on our sexuality, and more.
You can find Dr. Levkoff at http://www.loganlevkoff.com/ as well as on twitter at @LoganLevkoff and on Instagram at @LoganLevkoff.
Books mentioned:
By Dr. Levkoff:
Got Teens? https://www.amazon.com/Got-Teens-Sexuality-Adolescent-Realities/dp/1580055060?SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1580055060
Third Base Ain't What it Used to Be https://www.amazon.com/Third-Base-Aint-What-Used/dp/0451222490?SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=0451222490
How to Get Your Wife to Have Sex With You https://www.amazon.com/Your-Wife-Have-Good-Guide-ebook/dp/B005S19106?SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&tag=&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005S19106
Others:
Come as You Are by Emily Nagoski https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22609341-come-as-you-are
Playing Without A Partner by Megan Stubbs https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Without-Partner-Singles-Happiness/dp/1627783040
So Tell Me About the Last Time You Had Sex by Ian Kerner (For Pre Order) https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/book/9781538734858 and She Comes First https://www.amazon.com/She-Comes-First-Thinking-Pleasuring/dp/B08K3KF7TH
Feb 19, 202156:34
Vivica Volt: A Different Approach to Relationships
In this episode, our month on the theme of love continues with a shallow dive into A Different Approach to Relationships: Ethical Non Monogamy and Polyamory with Vivica Volt of the Fun Time Program. Call it a 101. Recorded live on Valentines Day, we dive into the why and how of the idea, as well as reasons why it requires self awareness and effective, open communication skills.
Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com, please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoughts on the podcast! We'd love to hear. :) Partner Links: Quiet Punch - https://quietpunch.com Code at checkout for 10% off & to Support the Podcast: RETHINKINGHUMANITY Disclosure: The above affiliate links are products I personally use and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified, or don't fully recommend. Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Feb 15, 202101:22:31
Bonus: Love, Self Love & Love's Role in the Brand with Troy Lynch of the Decide Brand
As our love themed month continues, we welcome Troy Lynch of Decide Brand to chat with us about his growing brand, the role love plays in the brand (i.e. His recently highly successful "heart period" merchandise), and what love is. He also shares the story of how the brand launched, and how love was at the center of it all.
You can find Troy at @decide.brand and @iamlukelegacy and www.decidebrand.com
You can find Troy at @decide.brand and @iamlukelegacy and www.decidebrand.com
Feb 13, 202130:14
Travel Chronicles 2: Guatemala: The Passport Miracle, Cheap Food in The Open Air Markets, and the Dark Side of Guatemala
In the second episode, Lacey shares the crazy story surrounding how she got her passport in record time, street greetings among folks in Quetzaltenango, the exchange rate, the cheap food in the open air markets, and the not so beautiful side of Guatemala.
Feb 10, 202131:04
17: LOVE THEMED FEBRUARY: What is Love? Is Love an Art? And Six Different Types of Love
In Episode 17, we begin a series for the month of February focused on love. To begin, we pull our springboard for discussion from Erich Fromm's book The Art of Loving (Free here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKwIlz-dzx4&t=2706s) In it, he presents six different types of love: Brotherly, Motherly, Fatherly, Erotic, Self-Love and Love for God. We give an overview of each of these types of love as well as a basic definition of what love is, from Fromm's perspective. He proposes that love is an art, and it is thus something to be learned and practiced, and must be prioritized in order to become something a person is skilled at.
At the beginning, we briefly discuss the Vox Article "What You're Feeling is Grief" by Nylah Burton: https://apple.news/AfeI0D1ydSpWD09ChXaE9ZA It mentions how COVID is affecting our mental health in an increasingly intense manner, as we are running out of ways to cope, since many of our coping mechanisms are things we have to avoid right now. Also, the amount of loss we are feeling has continue to build, including the inability to mourn the many hundreds of thousands of deaths that have occurred over the past year since we've had to cut back on gathering together.
We also talk about an event we are looking forward to on April 3, and some exciting interviews we have scheduled for this month around the theme of love, sex, and relationships.
Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com, please feel free to shoot us an email sharing your thoughts on the podcast! We'd love to hear. :)
Partner Links: Quiet Punch - https://quietpunch.com Code at checkout for 10% off & to Support the Podcast: RETHINKINGHUMANITY Disclosure: The above affiliate links are products I personally use and highly recommend. We won't endorse or promote any products we haven't personally used, verified, or don't fully recommend. Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Feb 06, 202145:55
Travel Chronicles 1: Traveling to Guatemala
In this impromptu new Rethinking Humanity spinoff series, Victor and Lacey discuss her latest adventure going back to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala for a little reset. We talk about how Lacey has observed Guatemala's handling of COVID-19 precautions locally in stores and cities, how she decided to go, some other cool facts about Xela (Quetzaltenango's nickname) and Victor shares some about his travel experiences as well. If you want to send feedback about this episode or request us address a specific topic next week, send an email to RethinkingHumanityPodcast@gmail.com
Feb 03, 202132:08
16: Building a Being Mode Based Society, Part 3: Decentralization & Ending Bureaucracy
In Episode 16, we dig into the meat of more ways we can move to a being-mode based society, by two means Fromm mentions in To Have or To Be, Chapter 9: Decentralization and Ending Bureaucracy. He says we must replace it with Humanistic Management, and that in a bureaucracy, it is impossible for all members to be participating in a genuine and authentic way. This is why if we are to move to a being-mode based society, where all individuals are valued and heard in the decision making process of their communities, then bureaucracy must be replaced with a more humanistic management style, which values individuals as the humans they are instead of the things bureaucracy transforms us into.
Also, think about this: Most likely, the majority of the frustration you face in getting things done with corporations and government agencies are due to bureaucracy. We'd all be better off with less of it!
We also discuss some of Lacey's recent adventures abroad, and some big things ahead for April! Our new email address is rethinkinghumanitypodcast@gmail.com
NOTE: YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 14 OR 15 BEFORE YOU CAN ENJOY EPISODE 16 :)
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Rethinking Humanity Links: Watch this episode & other special content on our YouTube Channel Rethinking Humanity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1uXuWC4Tiq2wMP36Ht68w Find us on socials: IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho Twitter: @rthnknghumanity, @laceydelayne, @victorwainho Credits: Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Feb 01, 202147:11
Andrew Philip, PhD: Integrated Care
Rethinking Humanity: Interviews - Andrew Philip, PhD - Integrated Care In this episode from Saturday January 23, we do a LIVE discussion with Andrew Philip, a PhD km Psychology about his work to advance integrated care and bring a more humanistic approach to Primary Care.
Jan 24, 202101:10:56
15: Building A Being-Mode Based Society - How We Get There Part 2: Sane Consumption Cont'd And A Fully Participatory Industry & Democracy
As a continuation of episode 14, we finalize the discussion on the idea of Sane Consumption and dive into the means to accomplish the shift to Sane Consumption as a society - one of the ways Fromm mentions we could potentially do so is via Consumer Strikes. Consumer strikes provide an opportunity to urge industry and government to make changes without direct governmental involvement, and a large majority of the population aren't necessary for this avenue to be successful. Sonya and Lacey discuss this topic as well as another means to accomplish the Being-Mode Based Society which is a fully inclusive, fully participatory democracy and industry. Citizens welcome to participate actively in the decision making, direction and everyday role of their work and health, as well as governing decisions for their community, will enable a Being-Mode Based Society. One of the ways Fromm suggests this on the government side is via a "Lower House" which consists of hundreds of thousands of Americans who vote and share their needs and input with the US Congress, and play a vital role in law making as a result.
Sonya and Lacey open chatting a bit about MLK Jr Day, Basic Income, and a cool interaction with an Atlanta based future Rethinking Humanity listener!
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 14 BEFORE YOU CAN ENJOY EPISODE 15 :)
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Find us on socials:
IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho
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Credits:
Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne
Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea
Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Jan 21, 202141:23
14: Building A Being-Mode Based Society - How We Get There Part 1: Sane Consumption
"We must put an end to the present situation where a healthy economy is only possible at the price of unhealthy human beings."
This sums up the foundational message of episode 14. Fromm says in the final chapter of To Have or To Be that in order to shift to a society that is based around the Being Mode of Existence, we must change the values of what we measure as successful. At the current time, success equals sick human beings & the money flowing back and forth (through a certain subset of the population's hands) like a mighty river. In order to achieve the Being Mode of Existence on a larger scale, healthy human beings must become the first priority.
We discuss Fromm's presentation of the challenges we face in shifting to a Being-Mode Based Society, how difficult it is, but how it is still possible pending we put the brightest minds and thinkers up to the task. Fromm gave very concrete ideas to change the pace of consumption in our country, as it is a root of the having mode of existence. He calls the shift we need to make here a shift to 'Sane Consumption.' He says individuals need to be motivated to consume in a sane manner, and presents some ways we can advocate for that and see it become a reality as we work toward building a society that works for human beings first. Fromm's explorations of potential solutions to society's ills are present in our discussion and are, quite frankly, fascinating.
Sonya and Lacey also discuss some personal news, we introduce our first business partner with the podcast, and let you know of upcoming episodes we are excited about!
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IG: @rethinkinghumanity, @laceydelayne, @larreasonya @victorwainho
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Credits:
Executive Producer & Co-Host: Lacey Delayne
Co-Host & Producer: Sonya Larrea
Technical Producer: Victor Ho
Jan 16, 202146:16
Dr. Kerry Malawista: The Coming 'Category 5' Mental Health Storm
We talk to Dr. Kerry Leddy Malawista, Op-ed writer of 'A Category 5 Mental Health Crisis is Coming', for the Baltimore Sun published January 1, 2021.
In the op-ed, she describes how widely affected we have been mentally and emotionally by the changes in our lifestyles due to COVID-19. She discusses the need for mental health experts to be placed on the COVID-19 Task Force under President Elect Joe Biden. In our interview we discuss what she is seeing with regards to increases in demand for therapy and support, increased stress and anxiety and ways we can overcome the wave of difficulty and emotional pain that is present and, also, on its way.
In our opening, we talk about the historic events that took place at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as well as briefly mentioning the results of the Georgia Runoff Election from Jan. 5.
Watch this interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/cJUQuoP0Aaw
The Op-Ed: https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/op-ed/bs-ed-op-0103-mental-health-crisis-20210129-vjsmxmiphneldcotmn4qwxgnrm-story.html
For More About Dr. Malawista: drkerrymalawista.com - Twitter: @KerryLeddy - https://www.amazon.com/Wearing-Tutu-Analysis-Other-Stories/dp/0231151659/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kerry+malawista&qid=1610054832&s=books&sr=1-1
Jan 07, 202101:00:57
13: New Years Episode! :) - Reflecting on 2020 - Looking ahead to 2021. And, What is life all about? Some of Fromm's Top Quotes & What We Think About Them
Episode 13 - In this New Years Eve episode, we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to 2021. We also discuss a Vox article called The End of Productivity discussing how the pandemic has impacted people's jobs, and caused them to rethink the way they approach work and the value they place on it in their lives. The revelation of how unsatisfying the work-obsessed life really is caused them to be open to changing how they live. We share some audio from one of Dr. Gabor Mate's latest YouTube interviews from Dec 11, 2020, in which he gives a great picture of how culture causes individual sickness, disease and toxicity. Lastly we discuss some of Erich Fromm's most impactful quotes about what life is all about, and what we think about them.
Links to things we discussed:
Vox Article: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2020/5/15/21252544/coronavirus-covid-19-hustle-work-productivity-ambition-loss
Dr. Gabor Mate Interview: https://youtu.be/smny3TTQmSc
Erich Fromm Quotes: https://theunboundedspirit.com/erich-fromm-quotes/
Jan 01, 202152:47
12: How We Overcome Our Societal Ill-Being: A Shift in Individual Values
In 12, we discuss what's kept us from making a new episode for a while now (hint-hint: it has to do with the political universe ascending on GA recently ;) ), some enlightening information we've learned from newly discovered thinker Dr. Gabor Mate, as well as how Fromm discusses ways we can shift as a society from operating primarily out of the having mode of existence to operating out of the being mode of existence. The key, he says, is an shift in individual values. His recipe for change mirrors the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, and says change is possible if the following conditions exist 1. We are suffering and we are aware that we are 2. We recognize the origin of our ill being. 3. We recognize that there is a way of overcoming our ill-being. 4. We accept that in order to overcome our ill-being we must follow certain norms for living and change our present practice of life. These four ideas are present in Marxian and Freudian thought, and also are reflected in the process used for psychotherapy and to improve individual's mental and emotional health. Fromm also lists values he believes we need to shift to on an individual level at the end of the chapter - a few of those are 1. Willingness to give up all forms of having (minus existential having), in order to fully be. 2. Being fully present where one is. 3. Joy that comes from giving and sharing versus the pleasure that comes from hoarding and exploiting 4. Love and respect for life in all its manifestations - life and everything that pertains to growth are sacred. 5. Reducing greed, hate and illusions. 6. Making the full growth of oneself and one's fellow beings the supreme goal of living.
Dr. Gabor Mate Links:
youtu.be/TIjvXtZRerY - How Culture Makes us Feel Lost
youtu.be/UGmADfU5HGU - The Consequences of Stressed Parenting
Dr. Gabor Mate Links:
youtu.be/TIjvXtZRerY - How Culture Makes us Feel Lost
youtu.be/UGmADfU5HGU - The Consequences of Stressed Parenting
Dec 24, 202046:17