3 Parallels Podcast

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Tony Lombardi, entrepreneur, winemaker, brand strategist, and storyteller, for a wide-ranging conversation about purpose, legacy, service, and the courage it takes to trade safety for significance. Tony is the founder of Lombardi Wines and a brand consultant who has helped dozens of wineries around the world tell their sto...

In this solo episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch asks a question that sounds deceptively simple: what is the difference between staying on the third floor of a Comfort Inn and moving to the tenth floor of a Ritz Carlton? His answer is not about money or status. It is about perspective and capacity. And through that one comparison, he opens up a conversation about the beliefs, syst...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Clarence K. Bumpas, counselor, educator, therapist, father, and doctoral candidate, for a grounded and deeply honest conversation about identity, healing, and what it means to show up fully as a Black man in systems that were never built with you in mind. Clarence introduces the idea of the Gray Space, the refusal to be bo...

In this solo episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch steps into the Basement of Reflection to process something many people have been sitting with privately: the sentencing of Michael Tyler, known to millions as Mystikal, to 20 years in prison. This is not a true crime breakdown, and it is not a traditional biography. It is an honest, layered, deeply personal reckoning with what it me...

For over twenty years, Eric McAlpin has been the picture of discipline, consistency, and success. But behind that success were moments of struggle, disappointment, and the pressure to always appear strong. In this episode, Dr. Jason Branch and Eric discuss the masks many people wear, why vulnerability matters, and how authentic community can transform your life. Together they explore: • Male vulne...

In this solo episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch takes you inside the world of the Divine Nine — and specifically into what Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. actually gave him that nobody puts in the brochure. Not the step shows. Not the parties. A Big Brother who sat down with a young Jason Branch and taught him how to tie a necktie and balance a checkbook. That is where the Hidde...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Rebecca Hall Allensworth, Vanderbilt Law professor and author of The Licensing Racket, for a conversation about professional systems, personal identity, resilience, and what it means to build a remarkable life without losing sight of who you actually are. Rebecca is a Yale and Harvard alumna, a tenured legal scholar, and a...

In this solo episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch draws from more than two decades of experience as a therapist, educator, supervisor, and executive performance coach to pull back the curtain on the helping professions and share a side of the field that rarely gets named out loud. Using his Beach and Sandbox framework, he examines the difference between living authentically and ope...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with his longtime friend, fraternity brother, and fellow dream-chaser Dr. Taiwo Togun for a conversation about resilience, identity, and what it actually means to bet on yourself. This is Part 2 of a two-part series. Last week, Dr. Branch gave flowers to Taiwo for the brotherhood that shaped his life. This week, Taiwo shares hi...

In this solo episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch broadcasts live from the University of Florida to give flowers to the man who helped shape him — his fraternity brother and longtime friend Dr. Taiwo. What starts as a tribute becomes one of the most honest and human episodes the podcast has produced: a real-time demonstration of what it looks like to stop, look back, and acknowledg...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Roselle Gibson, therapist, NBCC alum, and founder of Through Different Lens, for a deeply honest conversation about moving from survival mode to truly living. Roselle's path into the counseling profession began with advocating for her daughter through autism, ADHD, and pathological demand avoidance, and that fight for the...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with three doctoral candidates, Meg, Brijida, and Garth, for an honest and deeply human conversation about the realities of pursuing a doctorate while navigating identity, culture, pressure, and purpose. What begins as a discussion about doctoral preparation quickly becomes something none of them planned for: a raw exploration...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Beth Bishop, TEDx speaker, consultant, and founder, for a raw and honest conversation about authenticity, nervous system healing, confidence, and what it actually takes to stop living by rules you never agreed to in the first place. Beth introduces the concept of the Fuck Yes Life: a life built entirely on alignment, not a...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch returns for Mental Health Awareness Month Part 2, going deeper into the real questions people carry about therapy, healing, and personal growth. Recorded live from Gator University inside Battle Cat Studios with a live audience, this episode blends real talk, professional insight, audience interaction, and personal storytelling in a way...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Dr. PaQuita Pullen for a conversation that starts with morning banter and ends somewhere most people are afraid to go. Dr. Pullen — educator, leader, and advocate for ease and joy — takes us inside her journey from academic achievement and professional recognition to complete emotional collapse, and the moment she chose to...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch goes solo for a raw, unfiltered Mental Health Awareness Month Q&A. No guests, no filters, just Dr. Branch in full Spicy J mode answering the questions people are too afraid to say out loud — about therapy, healing, trauma, toxic relationships, accountability, and what it actually means to do the inner work. Dr. Branch introduces what...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Willie Wells III for a conversation about creativity, purpose, and the people who shape our journey behind the scenes. What began as a logo design project over 20 years ago evolved into a long-standing relationship built on trust, collaboration, and shared growth. Willie reflects on his journey as a creative entrepreneur,...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Mr. Willie Wells III — designer, founder of Escape Graphics, and one of his longest-standing Destination Helpers.  Back in the early 2000s, Willie showed up at exactly the right moment and designed the original J. Branch & Associates logo. What started as a single creative collaboration became a 20-year relationship bu...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch opens Season 4 with a focus on mental health, self-awareness, and intentional growth. Speaking directly to high performers and those in the helping professions, he explores what it means to take ownership of your mental wellness and move beyond surface-level understanding. This conversation addresses common beliefs about therapy, the imp...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch brings listeners into a live Masterclass experience recorded in New Orleans. This is not a traditional episode. It captures the real-time energy of a live session, where ideas are explored, stories are shared, and growth happens in the moment. Through his teaching, Dr. Branch walks through the concept of building capacity under pressure...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch opens Season 4 by introducing a central theme: experiences are greater than things. Through personal reflection and storytelling, he explores how mentorship, relationships, and meaningful experiences shape identity and growth over time. Dr. Branch shares the impact of his relationship with his mentor, Dr. Linwood Vereen, and how that con...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch shares a reflective moment from a quiet early morning in New Orleans that led to a deeper understanding of identity and growth. What began as a simple walk turned into a realization about how identity is formed over time through lived experience. As he reflects on past seasons of his life, including his time as a National Board for Certi...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Josh Mori for a reflective conversation about identity, emotional growth, and the experience of living between different worlds. Josh shares his journey navigating mixed-race identity, anger, and self-awareness, offering insight into how contrasting influences shaped who he has become. Through his story, he reflects on the...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch takes listeners on a reflective walk through nature, creating space for a more personal and introspective conversation about growth and identity. Rather than a structured discussion, this episode captures real-time thoughts on healing, transformation, and reconnecting with different versions of yourself over time. Dr. Branch shares insig...

In this episode of the 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Dr. Colleen Long for a reflective conversation about success, pressure, and the process of rebuilding. Dr. Long shares her journey of building and eventually selling a successful practice, along with the challenges that came with sustaining that level of growth. As the demands increased, she found herself navigating pressu...