3 Parallels Podcast

Description: In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Branch sits down with his colleague and friend, Dr. LaTasha Toney, entrepreneur, clinician, and social worker. Dr. Toney shares what inspired her to pursue a career in the helping professions and the lessons she has learned along the way.  She explores the importance of connection and community, using the metaphor of the Red Sea versus t...

Description: In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Branch is joined by his colleague and friend, Dr. Sherritta Hughes, entrepreneur, clinician, and counselor educator. Dr. Hughes shares her journey growing up on the East Coast, the influence of family and education, and how moving to Alabama shaped her perspective on life and culture.  She reflects on the challenges of often being the on...

Description: In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Branch sits down with his colleague and friend, Dr. Michael Jones. Growing up in the South with parents in the ministry, Dr. Jones had to carve out his own identity as a Black man rather than accept the labels others tried to place on him. He opens up about his perspective on mental health and wellness, faith, innovation, and technology....

Description: In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Branch sits down with one of his former mentees, Dr. Kalesha Jenkins. Growing up in Philadelphia, Dr. Jenkins faced and overcame countless obstacles on her path to earning a doctorate in counselor education and supervision. Today she continues that journey as a researcher and professor. She opens up about her background, community, and c...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Branch has an in-depth conversation with Jessie Pham, a former student in the Clinical Mental Health Master’s Program. Jessie opens up about overcoming challenges both personally and professionally, and the role family and culture have played in shaping his journey. He reflects on leaning into authenticity, speaking to his future self, and making the choice to liv...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Branch has a basement conversation with Dr. Natalie Williams, who opens up about the power of stepping outside her comfort zone. She shares an intimate story about going to a concert alone, an experience that led to an unexpected connection with a mentor she now calls her Big Sister. With ten years of wisdom ahead of her, this Big Sister has guided Natalie through...

Description:  In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason is joined by Dr. Vincent Sears for a rich and vulnerable conversation about identity, advocacy, and healing as Black men. Dr. Sears shares his journey through academia and counseling, the challenges of navigating systems not built for him, and the ways faith, resilience, and self-care shaped his path. He opens up about how music h...

Description: In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with his cousin, Chef Dan from SoNapa, for a conversation that blends food, family, culture, and truth. Together, they explore the love of community and connection through cooking, music, and shared experiences. Dan opens up about his journey into culinary arts and the origin of the Monday Standard, while also refl...

Description: On this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast Season 2, Dr. Branch takes a deeper dive into the three parallels: who we were, who we are, and who we are becoming. He explores how we, as human beings, assign meaning to everything—and when meaning or understanding is missing, we often create it and live according to beliefs rather than facts. Dr. Branch opens up about how the podcast came...

 Description: In the Season 2 opener of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch pulls back the curtain on how this journey began after sitting with the idea for more than a decade. He reflects on how Season 1 was birthed and how he continues to evolve personally and professionally while sharing his own healing path. In this intimate conversation, Dr. Branch explores the ripples and breadcrumbs o...

Description: Some friendships are meant to last a lifetime. In this episode, Dr. Branch sits down with his longtime friend from college, Dawn Taylor, to reflect on a bond that began over 26 years ago and has recently grown into a business partnership. Dawn opens up about her upbringing, the layered experience of being a Black woman, and the challenges and lessons that have shaped her along the way...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Jason Branch records live from Disneyland as he shares his first-time experience at the park with his son. He reflects on Walt Disney’s journey from creating simple cartoons to building one of the most influential entertainment empires in history.  Through the lens of Disney’s creative vision, Dr. Branch explores how storytelling, emotional connection, and innovat...

Description: Dr. Branch has an in depth conversation with Jenn Hourani in her journey in becoming the best version of herself.  Jenn Hourani’s story begins with roots in Lebanon, childhood in San Francisco, and a lifetime of navigating what it means to belong. An immigrant, an only child, and often “white-passing” in predominately white spaces, Jenn learned early on how environment shapes identity...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Branch shares the story of finally visiting Cakebread Cellars and buying his first bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay straight from the source. He takes listeners through the winery’s history, how the brand came to be, and what he learned during the tour about the people and stories behind it. Dr. Branch reflects on the value of doing things that are new, different, a...

Description: In this powerful and intimate conversation, Dr. Jason Branch sits down with Dr. Kimberlee Bow to explore her journey from aspiring medical doctor to licensed therapist and somatic dance therapist. Dr. Bow opens up about her passion for helping others win, the personal experiences that shaped her, and the lessons she continues to learn about herself and her purpose. She shares how past...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Jason Branch takes listeners into the heart of California wine country, sharing a transformative experience at an exclusive gathering known as The Monday Standard. Set between Sonoma and Napa Valley—affectionately called “SoNapa”—the evening unfolds among a close-knit circle of wine professionals, chefs, and enthusiasts who value connection above all else. Invited...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Branch connects with his DC family—PB No J and Elise—for a meaningful and wide-ranging conversation sparked by their shared experience at a Button Masher concert at the Pie Factory in DC.PB and Elise reflect on how they met, how they've built a lasting platonic friendship, and what it takes to sustain a connection in a world that often misunderstands it. Together,...

In this solo episode, Dr. Branch opens up about what it means to be an empath in a noisy world. After feeling overstimulated at a conference, he made the unexpected decision to leave early and roam the streets of Washington D.C. What started as a quiet escape turned into a personal adventure filled with unexpected lessons, inner dialogue, and moments of reflection. Through exploring the city, Dr....

In this intimate episode, Dr. Branch sits down with Mr. Martin Simms for a vulnerable conversation about pain, purpose, and perseverance. At just 14, Martin witnessed a traumatic event that shaped his life in unexpected ways. He opens up about navigating grief, depression, and the challenge of growing up while carrying emotional weight no child should bear. Through therapy and a willingness to try...

In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Branch reflects on the profound loss of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known to many as Theo Huxtable from The Cosby Show. With a heavy heart, he honors the legacy of both the actor and the character that shaped generations. Dr. Branch opens up about how Theo’s presence on screen mirrored parts of his own journey and inspired a sense of possibility for Black boys and families...

In this episode, Dr. Branch sits down with Kevin Carter—a true jack of all trades. He’s a content creator, business owner, software engineer, comedian, entertainer, rapper, and scholar. Kevin does it all, and instead of trying to write it out, we let him tell it. Kevin opens up about living a life so full that he hopes his eulogy lasts three hours—not from ego, but because of how deeply he’s commi...

In this episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch takes us on a ride that’s about much more than cars. It’s a personal and reflective journey through identity, growth, and how the things we desire often mirror the version of ourselves we’re either running from or growing into.  Dr. Branch opens up about his long-standing relationship with cars not just as machines, but as symbols of asp...

In this powerful and personal, and hilarious episode, Dr. Branch is in the living room with Dr. Janelle Jones for a candid conversation about identity, purpose, and the journey. Dr. Jones opens up about her experience moving straight through school into academia, shaped by cultural expectations and personal drive. But life had other plans. She shares what led her to step away, take a deep breath,...

In this unforgettable episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch doesn’t just talk transformation, he embodies it. Through a bold and creative moment of self-reflection, Dr. Branch steps fully into the framework of the Three Parallels by becoming all three versions of himself: past, present, and future. What unfolds is a robust, unscripted conversation across time—his future self speakin...

In this intimate episode of The 3 Parallels Podcast, Dr. Jason Branch takes you below the basement and inside the wine cellar for a vulnerable reflection on life, growth, and purpose from the lens of his 43rd birthday. Sharing stories of burnout, resilience, and reinvention, Dr. Branch opens up about a pivotal chapter when he stepped away from the helping profession and found unexpected clarity wh...