The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage
🎙️ The Ben & Jamesa Podcast
Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage.
Join Ben and Jamesa as they explore the experiences, perspectives, and challenges that shape who we are and how we relate to one another. Through personal stories, thoughtful dialogue, and practical ideas, each episode invites you to notice difference, embrace complexity, and build deeper, more inclusive connections — all with warmth, humor, and heart. Start with Episode 163, the first episode in season 10!
The Ben & Jamesa Podcast: Conversations about Compassion, Curiosity, and Courage
Ep.152: Openhearted Living (and White Folks) – Part 1
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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 truly means to live open-heartedly
- The challenges whiteness and control culture create in staying open
- Fear, vulnerability, and the tension between safety and openness
- Small, practical ways to practice open-heartedness at home and at work
We also share our nature fact of the week about lodgepole pine cones and fire, reflecting on how disruption can open space for new growth, and announce our upcoming Mindfulness and Compassionate Living Group starting this October!
Join us as we explore the messy, challenging, and deeply rewarding work of opening our hearts to life, connection, and growth.
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