Breaking Bias

Breaking Bias Podcast
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The mission of Breaking Bias podcast is to ignite conversations that fuel change, understanding, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing a platform where diverse voices can share their stories, experiences, and perspectives, creating a powerful tapestry of knowledge, empathy, and growth. Through thoughtful discussions, we aim to challenge biases, break down barriers, and foster a community that celebrates the richness of diversity in all its forms. Don't forget to check your bias and keep the conversations going!

  1. 193: Challenging Societal Expectations - Ken Kunken

    02/25/2025

    193: Challenging Societal Expectations - Ken Kunken

    About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kenneth Kunken. Kenneth spent 40+ years as a lawyer, prosecuting over 50 felony jury trials. He has also spent a lifetime advocating and fighting for the disability community in various capacities and is the author of ‘I Dream of Things That Never Were—The Ken Kunken Story’.   Bias: Shifting the focus of success from the level of achievement to recognizing the challenges one has overcome to reach those achievements. 5 Words: Expectations, Hope, Family, Role models, andParticipation.   Transcript:  https://share.descript.com/view/31ejt8l4xAK   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://kenkunken.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ken.kunken/

    47 min
  2. 192 - DEI is Bigger than Your Misconceptions - Kevin Wayne Johnson

    02/11/2025

    192 - DEI is Bigger than Your Misconceptions - Kevin Wayne Johnson

    About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Kevin Wayne Johnson. Kevin is the founder and CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group. He is well-versed in meeting his audience where they are on their journey. As a certified coach, mentor, trainer, award-winning author and speaker, Kevin engages diverseaudiences to help propel them forward in their lives and careers.   Bias:Judging others and not giving them a chance to changethat judgment. He has conquered that through intentional awareness and self-correction. 5 Words: Know your own giftedness!   Show Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/VaaLbtxoFqU   Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Show Host, Heather:https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social   Guest Links: https://thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com/ kevin@thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

    49 min
  3. 191: Embracing Life with Friedreich’s Ataxia - Jennifer Gasner

    02/04/2025

    191: Embracing Life with Friedreich’s Ataxia - Jennifer Gasner

    About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Jennifer Gasner. Jenniferis an advocate for the disability community and author of several publications including her memoir My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis.   Bias: Ableism. Challenge this through self-acceptance andrecognizing the thoughts as they arise to redirect them. 5 Words: Worthy, Capable, Unapologetic, Pride & Disability Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/5BbLh0sLjIB Connect with Us: Website: https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Show Host, Heather:https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social   Guest Links: https://jennifergasner.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jennygwriter/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJenniferGasner   Podcast: Podcast Host Dashboard: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/breakingbiaspodcast

    35 min

  4. 01/21/2025

    Back in Action - 2025

    Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/ https://bsky.app/profile/hponfire.bsky.social

    15 min

  5. 10/08/2024

    4th Quarter Pause

    Catch you in 2025! Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/iYf5KD2I8dI

    6 min
  6. 190: Don't be a Parrot, Challenge Your Beliefs - Matthew Warshauer

    10/01/2024

    190: Don't be a Parrot, Challenge Your Beliefs - Matthew Warshauer

    About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Matthew Warshauer. Matthew aka the Mindful Professor is the author of several books including the recently released title, Creating and Failing the 9/11 Generation: The real story of September 11th. He is also a history Professor at Connecticut State University and Halloween display enthusiast.   Bias: People spouting opinions on topics they are not informed on. Challenging this is an ongoing process and takes a lot of patience. 5 Words: Passion, Enthusiasm, Humor, Introspective, & Caring   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://themindfulprofessor.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Failing-11-Generation-September/dp/1032503874/ref=sr_1_1?crid=K119Q54IS6LG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N5UKYPc0KLfhPLztlwYAgw.T6ZT3RveF3k2FSkL54aQ4wyZvgnSiz6wJJ6xTPSNky4&dib_tag=se&keywords=creating+and+failing+the+9%2F11+generation&qid=1727635499&sprefix=creating+and+fa%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/aqbey8dM3Rm

    48 min
  7. 189: Release Control and Let Flow - Amilynne 'Babs' Carroll

    09/24/2024

    189: Release Control and Let Flow - Amilynne 'Babs' Carroll

    About this Episode Joining the conversation today is Amilynne Carroll, more commonly known as Babs. Babs, is a certified holistic practitioner and coach focused on religious trauma, empowerment, and spiritual development. She is also an author and speaker coming to us from a place of deep transformation, and resilience that took root after many years of struggle. Bias: The mentality that If it’s going to be it’s up to me. She challenges this by recognizing, and constantly reminding herself, that this is a limiting way of moving through life. 5 Words: Expansion, Truth, Joy, Fulfillment, & Presence   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://amilynnecarroll.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amilynnecarroll https://www.facebook.com/AmiLynneCarroll https://www.linkedin.com/in/amilynnecarroll/   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/J4mafoTma7q

    59 min
  8. 188: How Structure Creates Freedom - Angela Beyer

    09/10/2024

    188: How Structure Creates Freedom - Angela Beyer

    About this Episode: Joining the conversation today is Angela Beyer. As a trainer and coach Angela is committed to empowering women to unlock their potential through a strong mindset, healthy lifestyle, and physical vitality. Angela is also the founder of House of Shape where she supports and guides women as they pursue their goals.   Bias: Mindset of good and bad. This is challenged by constantly reminding herself there is no perfect solution, it’s about balance and tradeoffs. 5 Words: Community, Transformation, Sustainability, Empowerment, & Passion   Connect with Us: Website:  https://www.breakingbiaspodcast.com/ Breaking Bias Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingbias/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingbiaspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakingbiaspod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakingbiaspodcast Show Host, Heather: https://www.instagram.com/hponfire/   Guest Links: https://houseofshape.com/ https://www.instagram.com/healthcoachangela/ https://www.facebook.com/angela.beyer.129/ https://info.houseofshape.com/ozempic-alternatives-pdf   Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/GAvJZT4Ah5N

    47 min
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The mission of Breaking Bias podcast is to ignite conversations that fuel change, understanding, and inclusivity. We are committed to providing a platform where diverse voices can share their stories, experiences, and perspectives, creating a powerful tapestry of knowledge, empathy, and growth. Through thoughtful discussions, we aim to challenge biases, break down barriers, and foster a community that celebrates the richness of diversity in all its forms. Don't forget to check your bias and keep the conversations going!

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  • Creator
    Breaking Bias Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    206
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 708733
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    Breaking Bias