A HUMAN PROJECT

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how to have an opinion as a white person on being black Dec 10, 2014

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is it possible for a person with one skin pigment to talk about another person with a different skin pigment and not be considered racist? why are we still plagued with a person's skin color being their only definition or identity? it's stopping society from having a conversation. we find a situation where a few do something that we categorize all as their belief, and it doesn't allow progress from happening. especially once we see race before the individual. if we could help heal humans from labeling, we can help others from feeling oppressed, inferior, and entitled to act the way they do. everybody thinks everybody else has more privileges than others, but if we get rid of the entitlement, we can move forward. links to check out: redskins football team controversy over name paula deen was baited to have said the "n" word on interview A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on stereotypes and labeling A HUMAN PROJECT podcast in which we are all racist, even the victims of racism A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on the 2014 black friday pop vs soda map $2.50/day average living throughout the world for a family of four remember the titans, "left side, strong side" A HUMAN PROJECT podcast with chad nash A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on communication modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references by Natalie while taking an english methods course to attain my bachelor's degree, I came upon a statement about understanding vs. agreeing, paraphrased as "we all need to understand, but that doesn't mean that we also need to agree." just because we understand something doesn't mean that we agree with what that person is doing, but it does provide clarity. based on a true story, in the movie freedom writers, hilary swank's character is able to eventually bring her students together by starting a messy conversation. if I were to give you an action step, i'd say go watch freedom writers in its entirety before following through on wes and ryan's action steps. It will give you more perspective.

second chance on leftover rice- should ray rice play or should he go? Dec 08, 2014

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are you the type of person that likes to have leftovers? what about the figurative type of leftovers, like toxic relationships that keep coming back? like ray rice's domestic violence? but what about leftovers in the form of getting a second chance after making a mistake by picking up the pieces? if done correctly, everyone deserves a second chance. ray rice has an opportunity to admit that domestic violence is a real issue and needs to be addressed so that all that energy is going towards change in the right direction. making a comeback is a good thing, and it teaches others that they can change their path. if we remain victims, we will never heal. links to check out: A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on ray rice and domestic violence nfl roger goodall botching domestic violence by crucifying ray rice A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on shame and talking about michael vick getting over it second chance program mission statement battered woman syndrome psa from nfl players at nomore.org "it's something hard to talk about." A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on using the right words to describe something jimmy johnson statement that arizona cardinals should get ray rice A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on racism and unrest in ferguson A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on recent ferguson violence brandon marshall's comeback as personality disorder spokesperson after getting help A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on bill cosby battered husbands modules from superhuman.life

5 ways to get back into the kitchen, and it starts by sitting with cows (+VIDEO) Nov 25, 2014

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want to download this VIDCAST? simply copy this link: http://youtu.be/4DZhDYs_4tw and then click here and paste the link food, glorious food! would it be as mouth-watering exciting if we really knew where it came from and how it was prepared? isn't knowledge suppose to be empowering? watch wes and ryan share the camera with cows as they talk about a subject we all deal with on a daily basis: food. florida man arrested for feeding the homeless article A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on fast food natural disasters effect on food supply Colon cleansing to eliminate toxins from body Hydroponics list of countries that have banned gmos guide to juice cleansing 80/20 rule jamie oliver’s ted talk about sugar consumption in public school milk the secrets of sugar documentary psychology in food marketing victory gardens reaction to senate bill 510, food safety modernization act article on gmos suffocating the soil A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about conspiracy theories and using food as a weapon barack obama speech excerpt that went viral on stay at home moms barack obama’s full speech on women working outside of home A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about living in a too busy society the value of a stay at home mom A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about the honor of being a housewife A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about dealing with shame dr. saul: add/adhd doesn’t exist A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about overuse of medications and diagnosis woman talking “natural” and “farm-fresh” food facts and marketing techniques modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references by natalie upton sinclair’s book the jungle was a revolutionary act published in 1906 at the tail end of america’s industrial era to make the public aware of what they were consuming. this led to ingredient labeling and guidelines under the pure food and drug act on the food that was being packaged and consumed on a more integrative level. i am a foodie but I also believe in practical yet healthy recipes for my family. recently I shared some of these thoughts on the subject of healthy eating from our fast food episode. in hungry for change, the focus is more on juicing and raw food, but the key to the effect food has on a person was beautifully summed up in the end of the documentary. go to foodmatters.tv to learn more. the truth about your food and forks over knives offers a very stark, honest look at our food we consume, especially fast food eating effecting the very being of humans. there’s also fat, sick, and nearly dead, jamie oliver’s food revolution and diary of a foodie.

hello mr. president – is the office respecting you? are you respecting the office? Nov 19, 2014

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what would you do if you were able to have a one on one conversation with any of the 43 presidents of the united states of america? patriotism may come up at sometime in the conversation. what does it mean? the president, no matter what his policies are or if you even voted for him or not, should still be referred to with respect for the title. or is that respect as a leader earned? in the last 12 years, what have we seen change? the world was disconnected and very technologically expensive as we now have information (literally) at our fingertips. in today's podcast, wes states that we've taken advantage of the american spirit. ryan loves the American spirit, but sees the lawmakers destroying the nation. links to check out: the pledge of allegiance patriotism for millienials, patriotism does not mean compliance article history behind mr. president title A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on how america is not the greatest country top 100 influential american figures throughout history jfk scandals watergate Scandals bill clinton and monica lewinsky scandal between two ferns episode with barack obama teddy roosevelt's opinion on patriotism and standing by one's country leaders the 8 worst american presidents of all time cheney on obama the worst president in history declaration of independence history constitution history opinions on america's popularity according to its own citizens america's electoral process A HUMAN PODCAST on baking until you're 25 american housing market crash american spirit concept david crockett, tennessee politician and american hero united states of america constitution (including preamble) modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references by natalie in john adams, a television series based off of david mccullough's prize-winning book under the same title, john adams explains what the finer arts in america means to him while an ambassador in France. i recently watched the incredible documentary america: imagine a world without her and it was SO eye-opening in which america is more of an idea than an actuality. it's the concept of the american dream that we are all striving to achieve. an absolute must-see!

5 ways to draw a line in the sand against bullying (+VIDEO) Nov 18, 2014

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want to download this VIDCAST? simply copy this link: http://youtu.be/49hslMpi0sI and then click here and paste the link teasing is a part of life. everyone has experienced it in one form or another, but there's a big difference between teasing and bullying. a lot of it can't be seen because it's internalized, but if we want to teach our youth to stop bully behavior, we need to establish parameters to teasing. listen (and watch!) as wes and ryan deal with a tough topic in today's podcast/vidcast. girl made fun of “boy hair” after donating to wigs for kids 33% youth bullied statistic feeling alone a major reason for suicide A HUMAN PRPOJECT podcast on shame the human barbie girl youtube the second most searched search engine online superhuman.life modules

two easy steps to a great marriage Nov 16, 2014

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in a study that was conducted on 13,000 couples about having a lasting marriage that spanned decades from the 1970s until the 2000s, kindness and generosity are the two keys to success. wes and ryan talk about how it's okay to be upset, but it's also how and when you say something that decides whether or not if there's an attack in it. seek to understand where your spouse is coming from so you can continue your spousal connection. women tend to put pressure on themselves about how they look while men put pressure on themselves according to how much money is in their bank account. what are some examples of kindness and generosity in marriage from your own life? is there another way to still create a great marriage without one of these keys? links to check out: article on decades long scientific study about successful marriages built on kindness and generosity A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on divorce and the reasons it occurs A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on who men and women get dressed up for dr. phil on self-focused people being chronically late modules from superhuman.life other interesting links & references by natalie though they didn't really bring it up in this episode, i kept thinking back to A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on how to teach what sex is to youth, in the proper care and feeding of husbands by dr. laura schlessinger, sometimes it really is simple to apply kindness and generosity in marriage when understanding the three main things guys need. I also spotted the proper care and feeding of marriage on her site, but haven't read it (yet)! i haven't shared a movie in a while, so in an ideal husband, a man's true character is put to question and he has to decide which is more important: saving face in society or according to the man he wants to be for his wife. yes, I think it completely relates! there are tons of pins dedicated to the subject of generosity in marriage and kindness in marriage on pinterest. not surprisingly...

sportsmanship- how jameis winston is ruining sports Nov 10, 2014

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is sportsmanship dying? are the celebrations of touchdowns and goals being taken too far as gloating becomes an art form? whatever happened to playing the game for the self-gratification sake of simply playing the game? sports were initially built on a platform of enjoyment not competition of creating winners and losers. somewhere a long the line we are overarching the concept of what it means to be a winner. so how is this impacting the youth in your area? links to check out: browns vs bengals running back comment jameis winston indian soccer player (ryan called him turkish) dies after celebratory somersault for a goal marshawn lynch payton manning utah quarterback loses game for play-offs wes's "25" speech terrell owens tom brady ochocinco touchdown celebrations reggie bush adrian peterson barry sanders leaving nfl sportsmanship definition google search psychology of getting kids to be active modules from superhuman.life

4 reasons we are all purple people eaters (+VIDEO) Oct 30, 2014

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want to download this VIDCAST? simply copy this link: http://youtu.be/uUmdp8_vIPo and then click here and paste the link now that we're able to have a face to go along with our podcasts, this episode covers some core issues that are confusing society, from catering to the minority and contradicting gender roles. listen and watch as wes and ryan share their thoughts, and they even introduce a new face of A HUMAN PROJECT--ralph-- that has been with wes through it all. lincoln nebraska teachers are no longer allowed to say “little girls and boys” 5 year old boy that decided he was a girl 5 year old girl deciding she was a boy gender deciding chromosomes experiential learning A HUMAN PROJECT podcast with chad nash the giver, where everything is neutral and orderly farenheit 451 storyline of creating a society that is not supposed to think “judge not, lest ye be judged” matthew 7:1-3 A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on developmental growth A HUMAN PROJECT podcast about the sex talk girl wearing yoga pants in classroom being judged for dressing immodestly A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on modesty target girl’s clothing blog of mom showing how short little girl fashion is A HUMAN PROJECT podcast getting rid of the stinky onion and dealing with core issues modules from superhuman.life

how we are all baking until we are 25 Oct 09, 2014

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have you found college to have benefited your life or could you have saved yourself a lot of school debt and embarrassing campus stories by experiencing your career without it? listen in as wes and ryan chat it up with guest speaker john lee dumas from entrepreneur on fire at the beginning of the podcast then continue discussing how our nation's education needs a new analysis. links to check out: development for prefrontal cortex european education system european creative classrooms classrooms having children sit on exercise balls 15th president of the united states jerry seinfield going to the doctor how we’re praised leads to how we learn elementary football team rallying around suit-wearing player dangerous Minds with Michelle Pfeiffer modules from superhuman.life thoughts from natalie this is definitely a fine line that i am stepping, but i have to agree that attaining a college degree is not all that it’s cracked up to be. now look, i’m a certified secondary history and english teacher, so i need continual college courses to help me maintain my career path, but i can also tell you that I have learned more as a teacher than i ever learned in university about teaching. i also needed a degree to even be considered by the hiring principal. that’s not always the case for most careers, however. take my husband as the detective for the local police department. he is very good at what he does (which is totally true even though i’m biased as his wife) and uses his skills on a daily basis, continually training and remaining certified from shooting at the gun range to taking cpr courses. none of which required a degree, nor would one really do him any good in comparison to real-life experience. i didn’t know that i would love teaching as much as i did until my senior year in university student teaching in a middle school. i caught the bug, but it took a real classroom full of students to help me realize that. Honestly, i originally changed my history major to history education because i grew tired of people asking, “what are you ever going to do with a history degree?” ultimately what it comes down to is finding a path we wouldn’t mind staying on permanently, and then going from there. not because it’s what our parents want or where you think the most money will be made based off of the title you’ve gained with a degree. it’s because it’s your passion, just as law enforcement is for my husband and teaching the youth is mine. the path may have some unexpected obstacles or discoveries along the way, but as long as we look inside ourselves and look for that driving force, we can and will succeed!

what does eating a salad have to do with music? Oct 07, 2014

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how often do we really take the time to listen to the lyrics in a song, especially the super catchy tunes? are we promoting what we ordinarily would disagree about when becoming fans of artists that are not promoting positive things? listen in as wes and ryan go head to head on the influence of music in our lives. links to check out: elvis presley on ed Sullivan show swiveling his hips howard stern media influence A HUMAN PROJECT podcast talking about kanye west’s calling out fans kanye west scoring 106 pts. against handicapped children report adele’s jab towards katy perry clarified as lady gaga’s fans jabbing at adele why chick-fil-a is closed on sunday taylor swift’s “shake it off” music video 1 Nephi 4:13 “better that one man should perish than a whole nation dwindle in unbelief.” “i see fire” by ed sheeran on the hobbit: desolation of smaug A HUMAN PROJECT podcast on unwanted pregnancies man vs. wild with bear grylls ben kingsley taking the role for the box trolls alfred hitchcock allowing audience to use their imagination harry potter book series michael jackson’s final tour artist formerly known as prince modules from superhuman.life

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