Listen "196. Mindless TV, managing our mentals, activism, Kendrick's performance, and more (w/Joy Parrish)"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, host JK welcomes back Joy Parrish (co-host of the Older & Wilder podcast) for a wide-ranging and multi-layered conversation. As podcaster, puppy raiser, and licensed mental health professional, Joy brings a multifaceted perspective to this conversation between friends. JK and Joy discuss the appeal of reality TV as a form of passive entertainment, and their takeaways and commentary on the Super Bowl halftime show (by Kendrick Lamar), examining the intersection of entertainment, social justice, and personal perspectives. They discuss the power of art to provoke conversation, the importance of audience engagement, and the role of personal and collective pain in creating meaningful art. JK and Joy also chat about navigating corporate spaces, the significance of curiosity and understanding in discussions about social issues, and the necessity of choosing battles wisely in the face of negativity. Listen in as they each share their perspectives on the importance of inspiration and action in driving social change, Follow Older & Wilder on Instagram HEREListen to Older & Wilder HERE----Have a question or topic you'd like JK to talk about in a future episode? Submit it HEREConnect with JK on Instagram: @coachjkmcleodEmail JK: [email protected] on YouTube:@CoachJKMcLeodJoin JK's weekly email list: subscribe hereCheck out Feed Your Habits* apparel here(code: JKFYH for 10% off)*available in the US only at this time----00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:20 Joy's Podcast Journey and Mental Health Insights06:12 The Appeal of Reality TV and Passive Entertainment12:29 Leadership Lessons from Reality Shows19:01 Super Bowl Halftime Show and Cultural Commentary29:33 Art as a Medium for Conversation32:30 The Power of Performance and Audience Engagement34:21 Transforming Pain into Art38:27 Navigating Corporate Spaces and Social Commentary40:56 The Importance of Curiosity and Understanding44:56 Choosing Your Battles Wisely48:48 The Role of Energy in Response52:57 Inspiration and Action in Social Change
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