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Are We Being Manipulated To Hate Each Other?This week, Wilk is joined for another powerful conversation with Monica Harris, the executive director of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism, better known as FAIR. Monica dives deep into the core of what it means to focus on our common humanity and resist the forces that seek to divide us. She makes a compelling case that discrimination in any form is wrong and that true equality is something we must all strive for.Monica doesn't shy away...

A Country in need of Healing, May Just Need TherapyWelcome to another episode of the Derate The Hate podcast with your host, Wilk Wilkinson. Today, Wilk is joined by Phyllis E. Leavitt to delve into her upcoming book, "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation In Crisis". In this compelling discussion, Leavitt explores innovative ways to bring hope and healing to a nation grappling with increasing divisiveness and violence. She underscores the urgent need to reverse ...

Where Confidence & Arrogance Differ, & Why Being Kind Always MattersToday, Wilk is joined by Alan Lazaros, who shares his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and trauma to achieve true success and fulfillment. Alan emphasizes the crucial distinction between confidence and arrogance, underscoring that genuine confidence comes from self-reflection and healing past wounds, not from professional achievements alone.Alan’s story highlights the importance of balancing personal develop...

As Perceptions Shift, Realities Transform; It Starts With A ConversationA conversation that epitomizes the transformative power of dialogue. For this DTH conversation I am joined by two remarkable individuals, absolute icons in the de-radicalization space, men I am honored to call friends. Today I am joined by Daryl Davis and Jeff Schoep, whose initial encounter sparked a journey of de-radicalization and unexpected connection.Their conversation explores the profound impact of genuine di...

Authenticity and a Positive Mindset Lead to Self-MasteryIn this DTH episode, host Wilk Wilkinson engages in a powerful conversation with Eric McHugh, a dynamic web and tech entrepreneur. The conversation delves into self-mastery, mindset, energy frequency, and vibration, as well as the impact of AI-powered matchmaking and the significance of maintaining high vibration and authenticity in digital interactions. They explore how positivity and gratitude can drive success, both personally and pro...

Teetering on a Tightrope, A Courageous Bipolar JourneyIn this episode, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by author Steve W. Wilson to discuss his book, "Teetering on a Tightrope, My Bipolar Journey". They explore the severe mental health crisis in the US, particularly the challenges faced by those with bipolar disorder. Steve shares his traumatic childhood experience of being sexually assaulted and how it may have contributed to his mental health struggles. They discuss the two types of bipolar d...