Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun
How do we stay sane, survive, and thrive in today’s world? On the Truth Tastes Funny podcast, writer/comedian Hersh Rephun explores the absurdity of life’s challenges, while engaging with experts who’ve dedicated themselves to finding serious solutions.
TRUTH TASTES FUNNY is inspired by Hersh's personal development journey through Peak Performance, Meditation, and Quantum Consciousness, and is a companion podcast to YES, BRAND, which focuses on the Personal aspect of Personal Branding.
What links these two shows is the fact that no matter the role your play in life or business, or the absurdity of the situation in which you find yourself, you must EMBRACE THE TRUTH in order to SELL THE TRUTH!
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A Renaissance Woman and Medium by Choice: Eliza...
Elizabeth Fried is a Retired Executive Coach, turned Actor and Medium. Unlike those who "see dead people" or are merely popular with spirits, Elizabeth chose to train as a medium. After multiple courses and considerable practice, she discovered her "reading accuracy" was consistently between 70 and 100%. Her greatest joy is delivering uplifting and healing messages from departed loved ones. Recently she found her skill extends to animals as well, and she provides heavenly messages from your beloved pets–they have souls too! And all the proceeds go to her philanthropic efforts!
44 min
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Overcoming Speech Delays with Creativity, Compa...
Welcome to our 100th Episode! Truth Tastes Funny launched with the goal of inspiring us with tips for surviving and thriving in a chaotic world. Hersh's interview with author Carol LaBov is the perfect episode for this milestone. She was inspired to write this children's book, "The Cave Boy Who Would Be President," by her grandson, Cooper. The book captures how Cooper and his family work together to overcome a speech disability. Many will recognize themselves or family members in the role of loving acceptance that it takes to overcome obstacles of all kinds in their lives.
25 min
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Determined to Serve: from Trauma to Telemedicin...
Hersh sits down for a one on one with Dr. Luissa Kiprono, CEO, physician and high-risk pregnancy specialist, and USAF veteran. Dr. Luissa is also an inspiring speaker, bestselling author of "Push, then Breathe," thought leader, and women’s advocate. Above all, she is a mother, wife, daughter, and “Ironhuman”. Let’s dig deeper, shall we?
40 min
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Overcoming Trauma and Anxiety: EMDR, Coping Ski...
Jamie Vollmoeller is a clinical therapist, radio show host, and mom with ADHD. On a mission to remind moms and parents that "you are good enough," Jamie has worked extensively with individuals who are experiencing emotional triggers, irritability, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from themselves and those around them.
45 min
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Embracing Self-Love, Body Positivity, and Overc...
Hersh sits down with Dr. Joy Bracey, a licensed professional counselor with a Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership. She teaches self-love, self-healing, and self-awareness online, in workshops & retreats, and as a coach, speaker, and professor. She created the podcast, "The Easy Weigh Out" because she decided to tackle her obesity once and for all, by exploring the emotional and medical undercurrents of obesity and weight loss.
37 min
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Balancing Business Success with Health Limitati...
Simone Giangiordano, creator of BalanceUP® Community, is a business and lifestyle coach with nearly two decades experience as a business analyst and consultant and 15 years of entrepreneurial experience.
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Leaving Nothing Left Unsaid, with Adam Zuckerman
In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh welcomes Adam Zuckerman, co-creator of the card games One More Story and Nothing Left Unsaid. Zuckerman discusses the design and purpose behind these games, which facilitate end-of-life conversations among loved ones. They also delve into Zuckerman's initiative, Buried in Work, which offers resources to simplify estate planning and address the complexities of end-of-life transitions.
30 min
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Transforming Subconscious Behaviors and Finding...
Victoria Rader, Ph.D. Possibility Coach™, transformational speaker and founder of YU2SHINE empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers to manifest miracles by uncovering and solving underlying hidden problems and patterns with innovative possibilities, reigniting PASSION and expanding PEACE, PURPOSE, and PROSPERITY.
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Embracing Body Positivity and Redefining Fitnes...
Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker, Body Love Coach, Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her partner.
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Navigating Career Shifts and Personal Growth wi...
Emily Guerra is a Productivity Life Coach and the creator of The Productivity Flow. Her mission is to empower self-employed women to overcome mindset barriers so they can effectively boost their productivity and reach their fullest potential.
27 min
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Holly Bertone on Comebacks and Taking Responsib...
Holly Bertone is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast.
29 min
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Redefining Success and Mindset Transformation w...
Carlo Taormina shares his journey of overcoming clinical depression and suicidal ideation. From his background in personal training and life coaching to a pivotal "hell week" and a life-changing "depression intervention" road trip initiated by his brother, Carlo delves into redefining success and the importance of mindset transformation.
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Surviving and Thriving, Effortlessly, with Erin...
Erin Andrea Craske is a fantastic double-brainer, who simultaneously blends strategy and humanity," said Hersh after interviewing this award-winning strategist with a 20-year career, culminating as Global Head of Consumer Brands. With expertise in strategic development, profitability, leadership, and communication, Erin's an ICF-certified business and leadership success coach. Leveraging 16 years of leadership, she empowers impact-driven businesses to succeed on their terms and build a profitable business while amplifying a ripple effect of goodness.
30 min
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Modern Cupping, WellCare Shifts, and Health Tip...
Some call it "Grandma's Medicine," because of its simplicity. But Hersh does a deep dive with Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, LAC, the best-selling author of "The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Secrets of Ancient Healing". Dr. Tom owns and operates Charm City Integrative Health, a multifaceted clinic NYT bestseller and futurist David Houle called the "Future of Medicine." His clinic provides a multidimensional approach to reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and regulating the immune system to help people thrive.
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Vicki Paris Goodman on Navigating Loss, Embraci...
Vicki Paris Goodman lost the love of her life, her husband Sam, to cancer in 2019. While navigating her profound grief, she was astonished when the life-changing event unexpectedly opened up a world of possibilities, filling her with gratitude and optimism. Sheer inspiration motivated her to write To Sam, With Love: A Surviving Spouse’s Story of Inspired Grief in the hope others might benefit from her experience.
35 min
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A Journey from Burnout to Fitness with Lisa Ham...
Are you stressed, burned out, and feeling unhealthy? Do you find yourself wishing for more hours in the day and turning to food for comfort, only to end up feeling worse? This episode is for you. Our guest, Lisa Hammett, shares her powerful journey from the depths of corporate burnout to becoming a successful Wellness Coach. Tune in to discover how she transformed her life, lost 65 pounds, and now help leaders manage stress, prevent burnout, and achieve their health and wellness goals through Positive Intelligence mental fitness.
32 min
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Peak Performance with Constantin Bo Morun: Crea...
Constantin Bo Morun is a specialist in Time Creation & Peak Performance, and a Certified NeuroEncoding Specialist.
27 min
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Sean Bw Parker on Love's Role in Society and th...
Hersh Rephun chats with British artist, author, and activist Sean Bw Parker. They delve into Sean's personal journey, his justice reform work, and his critique of online culture. They explore love's role in conflict resolution, the dangers of binary thinking, and the importance of nuanced understanding. Conversations on trans rights, compelled speech, societal norms, and ageism also take center stage. The episode concludes with Sean's message to younger generations.
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Exploring Truth Tasting, Self-leadership and Bi...
Listen is as we delve into the fascinating journey of our guest today Heather Joy Bassett, a seasoned professional and sports champion who believes that co-creating powerful relationships is foundational to success. Heather had the luxury and honor of traveling the world, where she partnered and invested with founders and CEOs across the globe.
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Scott White: From Wall St. to Happiness Blvd, M...
Scott White, The Life Is Too Short Guy, is the happiest guy you will ever meet. After spending over a decade in investment banking on Wall Street, he took a chance and became an entrepreneur and business builder. Today he is Chairman and CEO of a public real estate company. Scott is always looking for his next challenge and has completed one Ironman triathlon and 15 marathons. Now Scott is on a mission to make the world happier one smile at a time. With his endless energy, he motivates and inspires everyone he meets to focus on happiness, gratefulness, and positivity.
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Navigating life, hardship and personal transfor...
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Life, Love, Dogs, and World Peace with Maureen ...
In this episode, Hersh chats with Maureen Scanlon, Master Life Coach and Practitioner and Award-winning Author. They explore Maureen's journey, the lessons learnt from dogs, and delve into the complex world of relationships. They discuss trust issues, the impact of unhealthy relationships, and strategies for reconnecting, including the date jar concept.
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Steve Kidd is Throwing the Book at YOU
Steve Kidd is the real deal - he's a bestselling author, business coach, and radio show host who's all about helping people share their stories and achieve their dreams. He's got a big heart and an uncanny ability to see the best in others, which is why so many people have turned to him for guidance and support.
Steve's mission in life is to help aspiring writers and authors bring their message to the world and achieve bestseller status. With his heart-driven approach and unique vision, Steve has helped thousands of people leave their mark on the world.
29 min
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Return to Ecstasy, Abundance, and LOVE with Aka...
In this episode, Hersh Rephun converses with Akasia, an international Akashic Records and LOVE Mentor. They delve into Akasia's personal journey of self-discovery and her exploration of human potentials. The discussion further touches on her spiritual adventure in Cancun, her return to LA, and her current life in Boulder. They also discuss the intersection of business and spirituality, the global shift in consciousness, and the soul's connection with water.
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Robyn Peterson: Serving Up the Future, Straight...
In this episode, Hersh Rephun and guest Amazing Robyn delve into the role of humor and spirituality in processing truth. They discuss preparedness, reality acceptance, education's impact on life paths, and power dynamics. They also touch on global issues, personal beliefs, emotional acceptance, and the concept of "practice" in life.
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