Derate The Hate

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Bridging the Generational Gap Between Parents and Pre-Teens Friends, this week we’re following a common theme but approaching it from a bit of a different angle. The theme is bridging gaps through communication but this time we’re discussing the generational gap that many parents and their children struggle with. Today,...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Exploring the Parallels Between Classical Music and Effective Communication Friends, today, we’re stepping into the world of classical music—a world filled with passion, dedication, and the pursuit of perfection. But it's also a world that can be riddled with intense pressure and toxic environments that can leave ev...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Transforming Lives By Recognizing Our Unique Value, Purpose and Power Imagine, if you will my friends, a world where our first identity is our value, truly recognizing our own value – where understanding our unique purpose and power can transform not only our lives but also the lives of those around us. That’s the vision...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Academic Freedom vs. Academic Censorship In The Wake of Covid-19 Today we are diving deep into a topic that’s more relevant than ever – academic freedom and academic censorship, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining me is my brilliant friend Dr. George F. Tidmarsh. In this week’s episode, we’re explori...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Are You JUST Showing Up or Are You TRULY Showing Up? Friends, one of the many great pleasures of doing this podcast is getting to dive deep with my guests into the stories and ideas that inspire and challenge us! Today, we've got an incredible conversation lined up with someone who's all about the art of truly...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Are The Walls You've Built Your Own Barriers To Happiness? Friends, you hear me say it every week; It’s not what happens to us, but how we react to it that makes the difference. I am joined today by another remarkable guest that will share his story of resilience, transformation and personal growth. Through his pers...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Knowledge Has Its Limitations, But With Conversation the Possibilities Are Endless This week, we've got another incredibly insightful and thought-provoking discussion lined up for you. Joining me is Joel Bouchard, the brilliant mind behind the "From Nowhere to Nothing" podcast . Joel and I dive deep into t...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) A Unique Way To Recognize and Make Our Emotions Work For Us Today we’re diving deep into the flavorful world of emotions with our incredible guest, Kim Korte. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate your reactions and interactions with others more effectively, you’re in for a treat! Kim and I will be exploring the fascin...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Are We Being Manipulated To Hate Each Other? This week, Wilk is joined for another powerful conversation with Monica Harris, the executive director of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism, better known as FAIR. Monica dives deep into the core of what it means to focus on our common humanity and resist the forces...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) A Country in need of Healing, May Just Need Therapy Welcome to another episode of the Derate The Hate podcast with your host, Wilk Wilkinson. Today, Wilk is joined by Phyllis E. Leavitt to delve into her upcoming book, "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation In Crisis". In this comp...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Where Confidence & Arrogance Differ, & Why Being Kind Always Matters Today, Wilk is joined by Alan Lazaros, who shares his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and trauma to achieve true success and fulfillment. Alan emphasizes the crucial distinction between confidence and arrogance, underscoring that genu...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) As Perceptions Shift, Realities Transform; It Starts With A Conversation A conversation that epitomizes the transformative power of dialogue . For this DTH conversation I am joined by two remarkable individuals, absolute icons in the de-radicalization space,  men I am honored to call friends. Today I am joined by Daryl D...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Authenticity and a Positive Mindset Lead to Self-Mastery In this DTH episode, host Wilk Wilkinson engages in a powerful conversation with Eric McHugh, a dynamic web and tech entrepreneur. The conversation delves into self-mastery, mindset, energy frequency, and vibration, as well as the impact of AI-powered matchmaking a...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Teetering on a Tightrope, A Courageous Bipolar Journey In this episode, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by author Steve W. Wilson to discuss his book, " Teetering on a Tightrope, My Bipolar Journey" . They explore the severe mental health crisis in the US, particularly the challenges faced by those with bipolar d...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Is a Civil "Is God Real?" Conversation Possible?  In this episode of the Derate the Hate podcast, guest host, Julian Adorney, moderates a conversation between his wife, Cassie Kimbriel, a devout Christian, and his friend, Angel Eduardo, an atheist. The main topic of discussion is the existence of God. Angel arg...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Not All Paths To Forgiveness Look The Same In this captivating conversation, I am happy to welcome Kathleen Israel, a true inspiration, who regales us with her extraordinary tale of traversing 500 miles across the Camino Santiago of Northern Spain at the age of 70. Listen as Kathleen unfolds the rich tapestry of her jour...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Rebuilding Trust In The Midst of a Knowledge Crisis In my latest DTH conversation, I am joined by Bonnie Kristian, author of "Untrustworthy: The Knowledge Crisis Breaking Our Brains, Polluting Our Politics, and Corrupting Christian Community," The discussion underscores the pervasive lack of trust in institutio...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) How The Mood We Choose Affects Personal Growth In this conversation, I am joined by Matt O'Neill of “The Good Mood Show” to discuss the power of love and positive attitudes in overcoming hate and negative emotions. Our conversation highlights the importance of personal responsibility and choosing gratitude to improv...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) How Feeling Unseen Perpetuates Polarization In this episode, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by New York Times columnist, political commentator and best-selling author David Brooks to discuss the issue of societal disconnection and its consequences. They explore the rise of loneliness, sadness, and hostility in modern comm...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) What is the formula for Listening AND Being Heard When Talkin' Politics and Religion? In this episode, Wilk Wilkinson and Corey Nathan discuss the importance of having conversations about politics and religion without resorting to personal attacks. They emphasize the need to approach these conversations with opennes...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) The Courage To Step Outside Your Silo A Covid-19 Paradigm Shift In this episode, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by Kevin Bass, a scientist who was dismissed from medical school for his COVID-19 advocacy. They discuss Kevin's initial mindset on COVID-19 and his interest in debunking misinformation. The conversation de...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) How To Detox From Toxic Political Polarization In this episode, Columbia Prof. of psychology Peter Coleman joins Julian Adorney to discuss the concept of affective polarization and its role in fostering toxic polarization. He explains how affective polarization operates as an attractor, drawing individuals into cycles of...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Hope For Healing & Becoming Our Own Champion In this episode, Linda Bjork joins Wilk to discuss the power of personal transformation and overcoming the challenges of depression. The conversation covers various themes including taking personal accountability, creating our own happiness, and recognizing our own value....

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Recognizing and Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse In this episode, host Wilk Wilkinson is joined by Dana Diaz, author of the book " Gasping for Air ", to discuss narcissistic abuse. They explore the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and how it gradually escalates over time. Dana shares her personal experience...

Send Wilk a text with your feedback! (incoming msgs only - I can't reply) Not making the political personal... In this conversation, Eva Kurilova returns to the DTH podcast to discuss the impact of identity politics on personal lives and the importance of individuality. Eva emphasizes the need to recognize and respect individual voices rather than categorizing people solely based on their iden...