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.
We are kicking off Season 4 of the Harmful Habits Podcast with a focus on Race in America and how it relates to the CBI topics we talked about in previous episodes.
You will also be able to watch Jam…
It's the Season 3 Finale! In our 50th episode ever, the Harmful Habits Podcast crew discusses neurospicyness in families, including their personal experiences with neurodiversity.
We will be resuming …
What part of your triune brain are you responding to daily stimuli with? What part do our kids usually respond using? In this episode, Jamesa, Ben, and Amine discuss the triune brain theory, what it …
What emotions arise when you feel that you are not being listened to or heard? Jamesa, Ben, and Amine discuss the healing habit of deep listening in families, and the painful emotions that can result…
Taking accountability for mistakes we make is an important skill in developing healthy relationships, especially in families. In this episode, Ben and Jamesa explain what it is to hold yourself accou…
What is an area of life that you feel is not better understood by placing it on a spectrum? Jamesa, Amine, and Ben talk about replacing the harmful habit of binary thinking in parenting and families …
How well do you and your family communicate? What communication styles do you tend to use and what are their effects? In this episode Jamesa, Ben, and Amine go over the different communication styles…
Don't "should" all over yourself! It's episode 9 in season 3 and in this episode the Harmful Habits Podcast crew discuss gender roles in families, where they come from, and good practices to stay in …
Are you emotionally regulated as you navigate your day to day situations? In this episode, Jamesa, Ben, and Amine talk about the importance of regulating our own emotions prior to making decisions an…
It's part two of our two-parter! Jamesa, Ben, and Amine continue their discussion on building resilient families and developing skillful mindfulness practices.
Each episode this season will be aired …
In the first part of this two part episode, Jamesa, Ben, and Amine introduce the topic of building resilience in our families, the benefits of doing so, and using mindfulness practices to help with t…
All too often, we place the people in our lives in defined, specific boxes. In this episode, Jamesa, Ben, and Amine talk about the harmful habit of creating rigid identities for ourselves and our fam…
In this episode, Jamesa, Ben, and Amine discuss the importance of having boundaries within our families and why we need to assertively reset boundaries when they are crossed. Each episode this season…
Our third season continues as Ben and Jamesa explain how our F3 can be triggered in families and how it can lead to harmful habits, as well as the importance of going back to the R2 prior to dealing …
Season 3 of The Harmful Habits podcast is upon us! Each episode this season will also be aired live on our TikTok @ThreeTreesChange Fridays at noon, so feel free to join us and ask questions or make …
Get to know Three Trees Center for Change's very own Executive Director, Jamesa! In our season 2 finale, Jamesa tells us a little about herself, her current role, and what our listeners can expect in…
Join us for this unique episode where the 3 Black Women team sit down with Ben to discuss what Caucasian men get right and wrong about interacting with black women and so much more! Be a part of the …
It's a Holiday Special! Join the Harmful Habits Podcast crew as they talk about the importance of assertively setting boundaries during the holiday season. Be a part of the conversation on our Instag…
The Harmful Habits Podcast crew is back to discuss consent and why it should be present in all areas of society and not just sex. Tune in and join the conversation on TikTok and Instagram @threetrees…
They're back! Jamesa and Jennifer are joined by returning guests Joan and Amber to discuss being a women in our society. They discuss similarities and differences in their experiences being a black o…