Soul Focused Group Podcast
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAt the Soul Focus Group, we teach you how to integrate your social and political consciousness with your spiritual consciousness. We created Soul Focused Radio to share our healing tools and resources with the world. Every week our hosts come together to share their thoughts and experiences with building human connection. We believe that together we can foster more creative and socially conscious environments in our own lives, and take that energy into the world around us.
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A New Man: Raising the Next Generation of Young Men
February 08, 2022 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBDaniel Jahn and Kelly Edwards join Martin Friedman in our new release this week. You may remember Daniel and Kelly from their introduction podcasts they were featured on in the past. In this new episode Daniel and Kelly share their knowledge and thoughts on raising the next generation of young men. Both Daniel and Kelly coach young children, and are both fathers of their own children. You will hear about their experiences teaching young men communication, vulnerability, and integrity. You ...
A New Man Masculinity in America from an Indigenous Perspective - Part 2
January 29, 2022 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMartin Friedman and Matt Remle return in this week’s podcast to continue their discussion on the concept of a new man from an indigenous perspective. Matt begins with telling us about his childhood, and what it was like having a white father. He explains that he was very lucky to grow up in a family that accepted help. Matt’s father understood how important it was for Matt to learn about his indigenous identity from other native men. Matt and Martin also discuss the traditional ceremonies ...
A New Man: Masculinity in America from an Indigenous Perspective
January 24, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this week’s episode, you will hear the indigenous perspective on what it means to be a man. Matt Remle joins Martin Friedman this week to introduce himself, and the work he has been doing in indigenous communities. Matt begins by introducing himself in his native language. In most indigenous cultures sharing your name, family, and where you come from is natural. It shows that you accept the responsibilities that come with your name, and that you are presenting yourself correctly. Matt’s ...
A New Man: Emotional Sobriety and Masculinity In America Part 2
January 17, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBDustin Washington, Hank Azaria, and Martin Friedman are back again this week to close out their discussion on emotional sobriety and masculinity in America. In last week's episode the three of them shared their thoughts and feelings around their recovery journeys. We heard about the pain and trauma each man carried with them throughout their addictions. In this new episode they continue to share their stories with our listeners. However, in this new episode they find differences and simila...
A New Man: Emotional Sobriety and Masculinity In America
January 10, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this week's new episode we have Hank Azaria as our special guest! Dustin Washington and Martin Friedman join Hank to have a very vulnerable and honest conversation about the emotional sobriety they found after recovering from their addictions. The three of them dive right into talking about the messages they received as young men. You will hear from Dustin and Hank as they discuss their concerns with the media young men have access to now. Both Dustin and Hank have young boys they are ra...
A New Man: Toxic Masculinity In American Prisons And Policing - Part 3
January 03, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBAnuar Velasquez, Devon Adams, and Martin Friedman return this week to wrap up their discussion on toxic masculinity in American prisons and policing. They begin this podcast with introducing the socialization Devon and Anuar experienced as a prisoner and police officer. Both men found that the messages they received from their peers before entering the justice system were toxic. They were taught to resolve issues with violence, and to not show signs of weakness. These messages caused them to...
A New Man: Toxic Masculinity In American Prisons And Policing Part 2
December 27, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBAnuar Velasquez, Devon Adams, and. Martin Friedman are back this week to continue their discussion about the toxic masculinity they witnessed and experienced in the justice system. Last week the three men dove into the social messages they received as children. This week the three of them dive deep into their teenage years and open up about what they experienced during young adulthood. Each men's story is different, but the men of color find they lacked the feeling of choice while growing u...
A New Man: Toxic Masculinity In American Prisons And Policing
December 20, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMartin Friedman is joined by Anuar Velazquez and Devon Adams in our new episode this week. Devon begins by sharing his story about being in prison, and the growth he accomplished while serving his sentence. Anuar and Devon go on to share their childhood memories of learning what it means to be a man. Both Anuar and Devon have found that they were exposed to violence at very young ages. They realize now that the violence that they witnessed was internalized as young boys and expressed physica...
A New Man: Finding Joy & Healing From Trauma
December 13, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBAnuar Velazquez is back again on Soul Focused Radio this week! Martin Friedman and Ragivah Mahdi join Anuar in an in-depth conversation about the impacts masculinity has had on them. Together they reflect back on the messages they received as young men, and realize that despite coming from different cultural backgrounds the messages that were taught to them are similar. Together they celebrate how far they have come as men, but point out how little men celebrate themselves. Anuar talks about...
A New Man: Accepting Love feat. KJ Wright
December 06, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThe Soul Focused Group is excited to share this beautiful podcast with you this week. We are honored to have K.J. Wright from the Las Vegas Raiders join us in this new episode to discuss his experiences with learning to become a man. Kelly Edwards, Martin Friedman, and Ragivah Mahdi join K.J. as well to talk about their experiences with masculinity, and reflect on their learned behaviors as children. This is a very heartfelt and inspiring conversation we are sharing with you. These four men ...
A New Man: Masculinity In America Part 2
November 29, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDustin Washington, Martin Friedman, and Ragivah Mahdi join forces again this week to continue their discussion on what it means to be a man in America. In this episode the three men share vulnerable and intimate stories about the men that raised them. We hope it helps you realize the importance of a healthy family dynamic for children. They also talk about how big of a role media has played in their socialization of becoming a man. This episode concludes their discussion on masculinity in A...
A New Man: Masculinity In America
November 22, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this new podcast you will hear from three of our founders at The Soul Focused Group. Dustin Washington, Martin Friedman, and Ragivah Mahdi share their thoughts and feelings on what it means to be a man. The three of them dive deep into the socialization process young men receive, and the damage it can have on masculinity. This is a very vulnerable podcast, and we are happy to have the ability to share with our listeners. We hope you enjoy, and the second half of their conversation will b...
A New Man: The Pain That Lingers In A Man’s Heart
November 15, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBRagivah Mahdi and Martin Friedman team up in our new podcast series this week. In this episode they will talk about the pain and loneliness that manhood has created in many men today. The socialization process for boys begins at a very young age, and both men recall moments in life where they were told to suppress their emotions. Martin and M both believe that a new man is born when feelings are confronted and expressed. The concept of being a man has to be challenged, because it is time for...
Racism In Education feat. Dr. Arlene Coleman
November 09, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBDr. Arlene Coleman joins Martin Friedman again this week to conclude their discussion on racism in education. In our last podcast we heard about Dr. Coleman's journey to becoming an educator. This week she will dive deeper into the experiences she has had with racism in the workplace. As an African American teacher she found that she approached educating differently than the current system designed. We hope by listening to Dr. Coleman's story and hearing her thoughts that you will see our ch...
Introducing Dr. Arlene Coleman
November 01, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBMartin Friedman is back this week to introduce our listeners to Dr. Arlene Coleman. As an African American woman she has had many unique experiences in the education system. Martin and Dr. Coleman discuss her early childhood experiences and her journey into education. Dr. Coleman's story is a very fascinating story to listen to. She was able to witness the segregation and desegregation of the schools in her neighborhood throughout her childhood. Dr. Arlene Coleman will be back next week to ...
Active Listening In Relationships - Part 2
October 25, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBMartin Friedman and Ragivah Mahdi are back again this week to wrap up their discussion on active listening in relationships. This week they discuss the importance of being seen and feeling seen. Our egos make us believe that no one wants to see the true us. It causes people to hide behind lies, anger, and deception. The Soul Focused Group's perspective is that every voice matters. Everyone brought into this world is meant to be seen. It is effective and honest communication that is going to ...
Active Listening In Relationships
October 18, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBRagivah Mahdi joins Martin Friedman again this week to continue their discussion about communication. This week they are here to talk about active listening in relationships. One of the biggest problems both men have observed is that people like to think they are listening. We are so caught up in our ego that we think we are listening to what people are telling us, but really all we are doing is hearing them. Ragivah Mahdi explains that listening involves more than just hearing words. You ha...
The Biggest Communication Problem - Part 2
October 11, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBRagivah Mahdi and Martin Friedman are back again this week to continue talking about what they think the biggest communication problem is. In this episode they dive deep into the importance of putting in the effort. It takes a lot of effort to get to where you want to be, and it takes a lot of work to show up everyday as yourself. Ragivah and Martin point out that we often find problems in other people, but never the problems with ourselves. Don't you think it is time to solve the problems i...
What does it mean to be empowered?
October 08, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBThe Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. More from The Soul Focused Group here: https://www.soulfocusedgroup.com https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulFocusedGroup/ https://www.instagram.com/theSoulFocusedGroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soul-focused-group Learn why healing toxic groundwater is so important by reading our new book! https://soulfocusedgroup.com/healing-toxic-groun...
The Biggest Communication Problem
October 04, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBRagivah Mahdi joins Martin Friedman in this new podcast to talk about the most common communication problems people have. They begin by talking about how communication problems can be passed down through generations, and they discuss the history behind the problems different races have communicating. They have both come to the conclusion that buying into lies has caused some of the biggest communication problems. When you buy into what other people have created and said then you are already ...
Introducing Maya Savage
September 20, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBMartin Friedman helps introduce Maya Savage in this week's podcast. Maya Savage is a facilitator with The Soul Focused Group, and owns her own yoga business called Reclaiming Savage. Maya begins with telling her story through school, and growing up in a holistic household. She often found herself isolated from others for being different from others her age. Maya goes on to tell listeners the stressful and freeing journey she had while working in the education system as a teacher. Her story s...
Social Justice In Healthcare
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBDr. Martina Tam and Martin Friedman tackle a tough topic in this new podcast. Martina Tam has worked in many remote locations as a doctor. In this podcast she shares her experiences with racism in the healthcare system. She explains that the dialogue about patients can be clouded with judgement and stereotypes. Which can lead to bad and unequal care of that patient. She believes looking beyond the patient's health and focusing on their life that caused them to be unhealthy can benefit the he...
Introducing Martina Tam
September 06, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBMartina Tam joins Martin Friedman in this new podcast this week. Martina introduces herself and explains her journey to The Soul Focused Group. Together Martin and Martina discuss the ethics and practices in her job as a doctor on the Puyallup reservation. We hope Martina helps everyone learn about the importance of culture in healthcare. This is amazing podcast you don't want to miss that has a unique perspective. Martina will be back with Martin soon! www.soulfocusedgroup.com The Soul Fo...
The Origins Of Racism
August 30, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBDustin Washington and Martin Friedman team up in this new podcast to discuss the origins and developments of racism. They dive deep into their thoughts on seeing an end to racism, as well as how they see anti-racist work being beneficial to our future. Together they agree that the antidote to our own egos is love. As cheesy as it sounds though they point out how divided we are when we aren't loving one another. This is an amazing podcast and we hope this has helped open up many more ideas an...
Social Justice and Public Health
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBAlbert Gay joins Martin Friedman again this week to discuss the impact racism has on public health. Gay discusses the history the U.S. has with creating health organizations, and the studies they conducted. We see that as organizations and institutions become more diverse it offers more solutions to public health care problems. Gay also talks about the importance of following data, and researching possible solutions during health care crisis. We hope you learn so much listening to this amaz...
Introducing Albert Gay
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMartin Friedman introduces Albert Gay to everyone this week. Together they dive deep into his soul focused journey and the work he has done. A big part of Albert's identity is his home in Gary, Indiana. Together Martin and Albert discuss the history and changes a city can see over time. As more people move into cities and urban areas the demographic changes. When these changes occur stigmas and tension can rise. Throughout Albert's life he has found he gets the best work done by making conne...
The Power Of Forgiveness In The Social Justice Movement
August 09, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBDustin Washington is back with Martin Friedman this week to conclude their discussion around the power of forgiveness. Both Martin and Dustin have worked in the social justice movement for years, and they both acknowledge the work they did with their soul. However, a lot of us show up to work and gatherings with baggage. The social justice movement is a movement looking to undo trauma, but sometimes causes more trauma to the people trying to undo it. Forgiveness is for us. And for us to buil...
The Power Of Forgiveness
August 02, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBDustin Washington and Martin Friedman join forces this week to discuss the power forgiveness has over all of us. Together they dive deep into their past and tell their story of forgiving loved ones. Forgiveness is something we can all struggle with, but is it also something we can all benefit from. Dustin share his amazing story to show that forgiving yourself is also vital to your growth as an adult. We hope you join us next week to hear the second half of Martin and Dustin's discussion. ...
Getting Powerful With Dr. Stephanie Jupiter
July 26, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBDr. Stephanie Jupiter is back to continue her discussion on inner power with Martin Friedman this week. Together they dive deep into recognizing programs that aren't yours. The outside world has a way of changing people, and we can subconsciously downloaded messages that hinder our personal growth. We hope this podcast helps you learn to recognize and trace the programs you have subconsciously picked up. Because once we all have the recognition of our true selves we can begin to build togeth...
Introducing Dr. Stephanie Jupiter
July 19, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. More from The Soul Focused Group here: https://www.soulfocusedgroup.com https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulFocusedGroup/ https://www.instagram.com/theSoulFocusedGroup/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soul-focused-group Learn why healing toxic groundwater is so important by reading our new book! https://soulfocusedgroup.com/healing-toxic-groun...
Introducing Daniel Jahn - Part 2
July 12, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBDaniel Jahn joins Martin Friedman again this week to talk about building human solidarity everyday. As a trainer Daniel describes the determination he can see in people everyday, and the growth he can witness in other people. Daniel also talks about the work he has had to put in to understand racism. He points out that a lot of people don't talk about racism because of the lack of knowledge and understanding around it. We hope you continue to grow and learn with us here at The Soul Focused G...
Introducing Daniel Jahn
July 05, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOur amazing facilitator Daniel Jahn joins Martin Friedman in this week's podcast to talk about his issues with racism as a teen, and his journey to The Soul Focused Group. As a teenager Daniel joined an elite baseball team where he first began to experience in your face racism, and he talks about the internal issues he struggled with having to play on that team. This is a very interesting story to hear about especially if you are an athlete. We hope you enjoyed listening to Daniel Jahn and w...
The Soul Focused Way
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBMartin Friedman, Dustin Washington, and Ragivah Mahdi join together in this new podcast. They are here this week to talk about their journey to living a soul focused life. Everyone is very open about the ups and downs they experienced to get this point in their lives. We hope you understand that every journey is different, and everyone's growth is different. The Soul Focused way is a mindset and lifestyle move that is manifested by you. We hope you enjoy this amazing podcast, and that it hel...
A Great Desire to Understand Whiteness
June 22, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBDustin Washington returns as the host for this week's podcast. Martin Friedman joins Dustin to discuss the feedback they got on a previous podcast they released. Together they further discuss the concept of whiteness, how it was created, and why it was created. It is important to remember that when discussing whiteness that it doesn't mean white people. Martin best describes this by explaining we aren't defined by the color of our skin color, and we must all understand it is a social constru...
Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind - Part 2
June 07, 2021 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBRagivah Mahdi and Martin Friedman are back this week to wrap up their discussion on the reprogramming of the subconscious mind. Together they dive deeper into the difference between reprogramming and recycling in this week's podcast. We hope after listening to this podcast you can see and recognize when you are recycling subconsciously. There is a lot of waste that carries over from traumas that are constantly being recycled in our minds that we need to properly heal from. We hope you enjoy...
Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind
May 31, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBMartin "Teddy Bear Moses" Friedman and Ragivah Mahdi debut their first video cast this week. Together they explain how the subconscious mind is created and how it works. To better understand ourselves we must be aware of what we are doing subconsciously. Martin and Ragivah will be back next week to conclude their discussion on reprogramming the subconscious mind. See you soon, and stay Soul Focused! www.soulfocusedgroup.com The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for or...
Environmental Racism feat. Annie Hostetter
May 24, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAnnie Hostetter and Martin Friedman are back this week to wrap up their previous discussion last week. They begin with talking about Annie's journey to The Soul Focused Group, and what lead her to be a part of the group. They then dive into an in depth conversation about environmental justice and racism. It is a very informative and intriguing conversation. They conclude this amazing podcast talking about their feelings towards whiteness being within environmental institutions and businesses...
Introducing Annie Hostetter
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBMartin Friedman helps introduce Annie Hostetter to you guys in this new episode. She begins with talking about her family constantly having racial and social conversations around her and with her. However, Annie explains these conversations led to her feeling like she needed to save people of color as she got older. Annie goes on to share her story about volunteering in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, and the injustices that she saw take place. We hope you love hearing Annie's story ju...
Astrology For Beginners: The Age of Aquarius by David Shipman
May 10, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBDavid Shipman is back this week with Martin Friedman. In this podcast they both dive deep into the spiritual and social connections humans need to have and maintain. David also explains the shifts of power and energy we have felt and are going to feel as the age of Aquarius approaches. We hope you enjoy learning about the role everyone has in this universe, and stay Soul Focused on your journey. If you wish to know more about astrology, or have a reading done be sure to check out David's web...
Astrology For Beginners by David Shipman
May 03, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBMartin Friedman helps introduce David Shipman to you guys in this podcast this week. This week's podcast is about astrology. David explains the basics of astrology to begin this podcasts so don't worry you won't get lost. David talks about his learning journey, and how he came into astrology. While learning about astrology you will hear how spiritual and social consciousness relate very closely to personal chart readings. We are excited for you to hear part two, and we hope you enjoy this on...
Former Cop, Anuar Velázquez, On The Derek Chauvin Verdict
April 26, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBWe introduced Anuar Velázquez to you guys in a previous podcast, and he's back again to discuss his feelings on the Derek Chauvin verdict. As a former police officer, Anuar has a valuable perspective on how the mindset of someone like Derek Chauvin can develop and the work that we all must do to see the humanity in each other. Stay Soul Focused! www.soulfocusedgroup.com The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and...
Breaking News: The Biggest Slave On The Planet! Part 2
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBRagivah Mahdi and Martin Friedman are back with part two to talk about the biggest slave on the planet. In this episode, they talk about the distractions the universe and society will present you with throughout your life. Ragivah goes on to share his thoughts on reparations for slavery being about more than money. This is a very powerful podcast that has some very controversial topics, and we hope you enjoy their point of view on these soulful topics. Stay Soul Focused! www.soulfocusedgrou...
Breaking News: The Biggest Slave On The Planet!
April 12, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBMartin Friedman and Ragivah Mahdi are back again in this episode to educate you on the biggest slave on the planet. Many may think they know the answer, but the answer is not the obvious one. They go on to discuss how the history of slavery is still within our minds today. The history we had is still upheld today by the laws we still live by. Ragivah Mahdi points out in this episode that those laws weren't created for the entire population in mind. This is an amazing podcast and we can't wai...
How Has Racism Harmed You?
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBMartin Friedman and Nicole Auffant are back again in this week's episode. Nicole opens up about her trauma and healing. She discusses sending her son to a charter school and how that effected the household. The two of them end this podcast with an interest talk about cancel culture. We hope you enjoy and stay Soul Focused. The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. More from The Soul Fo...
Introducing Nicole Auffant
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBMartin Friedman introduces Nicole Auffant in this week's podcast. You will learn about her journey to The Soul Focused Group. She tells us about her work surrounding women's rights and how it started. We are excited to have such amazing facilitators to introduce to you guys. Come back next week to hear the second part of Nicole's story. www.soulfocusedgroup.com The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create la...
The World Is Not Coming To An End It Is Coming To Zen
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRagivah Mahdi is back with Martin Friedman to talk about their interesting journey being at home during COVID. You will hear about growth and finding who you are from two very wise individuals. Especially coming out of this year it is a great learning tool to learn how they unlocked their true self to create the things they desired. "We are all infinite beings!" Stay Soul Focused. The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger con...
Introducing Anuar Velazquez - Part 2
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAnuar continues his discussion with Martin Friedman in this new episode. Anuar shares his story about immigrating to the United States of America. It is a very humbling and intriguing story that we hope you enjoy. Martin and Anuar conclude this podcast with talking about Anuar's time on the police force, and how his empathy helped him as a cop. The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. ...
Introducing Anuar Velazquez
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBMartin Friedman helps introduce Anuar Velazquez in this next episode. Together they talk about his time as a policeman, immigrating to America, and his experiences with law enforcement. This is a very interesting podcast we have for you, and we hope you enjoy. We are excited to bring more podcasts with Anuar soon. Stay Soul Focused! The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. More from Th...
Introducing Stephany Ashley - Part 3
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBStephany Ashley joins Martin Friedman again in this podcast to continue their discussion on healing. This podcast is amazing and our hosts share some very vulnerable stories. We hope you enjoy listening and that you are having fun on this journey with us. Thank you, and stay Soul Focused! The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. More from The Soul Focused Group here: https://www.soulfo...
Introducing Stephany Ashley - Part 2
February 22, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBStephany Ashley is back again with Martin Friedman in this powerful podcast. Together they dive deep into the exploitation of victimization. They also talk about the tension whiteness creates on their healing and emotions. We hope you enjoy this podcast and come back to listen to more. The Soul Focused Group is a leadership development company for organizations that want to build stronger connections and create lasting solutions. More from The Soul Focused Group here: https://www.soulfocu...