The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations About Community
Welcome to The Ben & Jamesa Podcast, where we explore conversations about community.
In each episode we challenge each other, and you the listener, to unlearn old patterns and build more compassionate, authentic connections in every area of life.
If you're new here, start with episode #137, “Start Here,” for an overview of our work and podcast. After that, dive into any episode that resonates with you as we break down how to move from control to genuine connection.
Podcasting since 2022 • 144 episodes
The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations About Community
Latest Episodes
Ep.152: Open-Hearted Living (and White Folks) – Part 1
In this episode, we explore why living with an open heart can feel impossible—especially for white folks—and what it might take to shift toward more connection, presence, and curiosity in daily life.We talk about:What it trul...
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Ep. 151: 5 Things Men Misunderstand About Love
Love isn’t just desire, provision, or possession—yet too often that’s what men are taught to believe. In this episode, we dive into 5 Things Men Don’t Understand About Love, drawing from the wisdom of bell hooks, James Baldwin, and Joh...
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Season 9
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Ep. 150: What is Control Culture
Control culture is everywhere—at work, in our relationships, even in how we treat ourselves. But what exactly is it, and how does it quietly shape the way we live, lead, and connect with others?In today’s episode, we unpack the hidden wa...
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Season 9
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Ep. 149 Community as an Antidote to Whiteness, Pt. 4: Family & Community
We’re continuing our series on community with a focus on our very first one—family. We’ll dig into the growing trend of adult estrangement, explore 4 common causes that fracture connection within families, and share 6 practi...
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Season 9
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Ep. 148: Community as an Antidote to Whiteness, Pt. 3: The Workplace
What if our workplaces actually felt like community?In Part 3 of our series on community, we explore how the harmful patterns of whiteness and control show up in our work lives—and what it would take to build somet...
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Season 9
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