38 episodes

Permission to Be Honest is a safe environment to have difficult conversations in a light-hearted way. We take on controversial topics and heavy subjects and bring a light and flowy energy to them by discussing them in a personal and authentic way. If you have been missing an open, judgement-free space where you can ask the hard questions then we can’t wait to dive in with you.

Permission to Be Honest Kara & Rickey Paulding: Honest Conversations and Discussions from a Mixed family, Controversial, Intercultural Relationships, People of Color, Black Podcast

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 31 Ratings

Permission to Be Honest is a safe environment to have difficult conversations in a light-hearted way. We take on controversial topics and heavy subjects and bring a light and flowy energy to them by discussing them in a personal and authentic way. If you have been missing an open, judgement-free space where you can ask the hard questions then we can’t wait to dive in with you.

    I'm White and I'm Proud

    I'm White and I'm Proud

    In this episode, we talk about the complex topic of “I’m white and I’m proud”. We discuss the dilemmas people face about being proud of who they are because of history.

    • 49 min
    Speaking Up

    Speaking Up

    In this episode, we dive into the topic of speaking up. Specifically when somebody says something offensive about a group of people that they don’t belong to.

    • 56 min
    Spiritual Practices

    Spiritual Practices

    In this episode, we get a little spiritual! We discuss our top three spiritual practices – what they are, how we benefit from them, and how modern-day medicine is slowly catching up on all the health benefits of different spiritual practices.

    • 51 min
    Patriarchy & Masculinity

    Patriarchy & Masculinity

    In this episode, we talk about the effects that living in a patriarchal society can have on men. We discuss how men have both masculine and feminine qualities and energies and how important it is to have a balance between the two. 

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Victim Mentality

    Victim Mentality

    In this episode, we discuss the difference between being a victim and being persecuted. Kara opens up about her past trauma and how she’s worked her way through it.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Love is Love With Carolyn Fischer

    Love is Love With Carolyn Fischer

    In this episode, we interview a friend and past neighbor, Carolyn Fischer! We dive straight into Carolyn’s life and the LGBTQ+ community.

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
31 Ratings

31 Ratings

claycutter28 ,

Authentic!

Kara and Rickey deliver! Love how genuine and down to earth they are with handling difficult conversations. It’s quite beautiful! Highly recommend

Adriachristine ,

Authentic and refreshing!!

Every time I listen to this podcast I feel like I am a guest at Kara and Rickey’s kitchen table…. This is an honest, personal, and refreshing conversation. I love that they take on some topics that could be considered controversial but it doesn’t feel that way at all. There is no judgement on either side of the conversation. Just people being authentic, sharing truth and perspective… Looking forward to more!!

Karen Mus ,

Speaking the honest truth!

Kara and Rickey are so honest in this podcast as they put themselves out there, admit to some of their own shortcomings or biases and breakdown some of the difficult conversations we all need to have but don’t know where to start. Their hearts are authentic and focused on the betterment of all. This podcast is a must listen!!

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