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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.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
144
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Ep. 51: Race in America

Ep. 51: Race in America

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…

00:41:50  |   Wed 21 Jun 2023
Ep. 50: Neurospicyness in Families

Ep. 50: Neurospicyness in Families

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 …

01:00:14  |   Wed 31 May 2023
Ep. 49: The Triune Brain in Families

Ep. 49: The Triune Brain in Families

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 …

00:52:24  |   Wed 24 May 2023
Ep. 47: Listening in Families

Ep. 47: Listening in Families

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…

00:47:46  |   Wed 03 May 2023
Ep. 46: Accountability and Estrangement  in Families

Ep. 46: Accountability and Estrangement in Families

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…

00:52:27  |   Wed 26 Apr 2023
Ep. 45: Binary vs. Spectrum Thinking in Families

Ep. 45: Binary vs. Spectrum Thinking in Families

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 …

00:54:23  |   Wed 19 Apr 2023
Ep. 44: Communication Styles in Families

Ep. 44: Communication Styles in 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…

01:03:13  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
Ep. 43: Gender Roles in Families

Ep. 43: Gender Roles in Families

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 …

00:48:53  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
Ep. 42: Emotional Regulation in Families

Ep. 42: Emotional Regulation in Families

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…

01:04:03  |   Wed 22 Mar 2023
Ep. 40: Building Resilient Families (Part Two)

Ep. 40: Building Resilient Families (Part Two)

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 …

00:56:05  |   Wed 22 Feb 2023
Ep. 39: Building Resilient Families (Part One)

Ep. 39: Building Resilient Families (Part One)

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…

00:56:43  |   Wed 15 Feb 2023
Ep. 38: Family Roles

Ep. 38: Family Roles

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…

00:59:04  |   Wed 08 Feb 2023
Ep. 37: Boundaries within Families

Ep. 37: Boundaries within Families

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…

00:56:44  |   Wed 01 Feb 2023
Ep. 36: F3 R2 in the Family

Ep. 36: F3 R2 in the Family

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 …

00:52:39  |   Wed 25 Jan 2023
Ep. 35: Family & The Drama Cycle

Ep. 35: Family & The Drama Cycle

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 …

00:50:49  |   Wed 18 Jan 2023
Ep. 34: Jamesa Spotlight!

Ep. 34: Jamesa Spotlight!

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…

00:35:22  |   Wed 14 Dec 2022
Ep. 33: 3 Black Women and Ben

Ep. 33: 3 Black Women and Ben

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 …

01:06:56  |   Wed 30 Nov 2022
Ep. 32: Holiday Boundaries

Ep. 32: Holiday Boundaries

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…

00:50:42  |   Tue 29 Nov 2022
Ep. 31: Consent Beyond the Bedroom

Ep. 31: Consent Beyond the Bedroom

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…

01:03:34  |   Wed 16 Nov 2022
Ep. 29: 3 Black Women and Jennifer

Ep. 29: 3 Black Women and Jennifer

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…

01:03:03  |   Wed 02 Nov 2022
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