Joel & Yerasimos

Here For The Truth

In a world awash with propaganda, censorship, and spiritual confusion, Here For The Truth is a refuge for critical thinkers and seekers of authenticity. Hosted by Joel Rafidi and Yerasimos, this podcast cuts through the noise to explore psychology, philosophy, spirituality, health, freedom, and the human condition with honesty and depth. Through raw, unfiltered conversations with thought leaders, researchers, and free thinkers from around the world, Here For The Truth challenges collective narratives and invites you to reclaim your mind, body, and the essence of what makes you who you are. If...

Author

Joel & Yerasimos

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Education

Podcast website

www.hereforthetruth.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 254 - Isaac Weishaupt | Occult Symbolism in Pop Culture 10.08.2025

Join us on Here for the Truth as we explore occultism and symbology in celebrity culture with guest Isaac Weishaupt, examining the hidden meanings behind modern entertainment. This episode weaves together the 2020 helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, the Diddy scandal in hip-hop, and the circumstances surrounding Michael Jordan's father's death during his basketball retirement. We discuss Kob...

Ep 253 - Dr. Stanton Hom | Courage & Chiropractic 07.08.2025

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Stanton Hom for a powerful conversation that traces the unlikely path from military academy to chiropractic care, and from deep suppression of emotion to open-hearted leadership. We explore the hidden history and radical roots of chiropractic, how it became disconnected from its original philosophy, and why Dr. Stanton believes reclaiming its essence is key to...

Ep 252 - Richard Grannon | Decoding Real Narcissism 03.08.2025

In this episode, we sit down with Richard Grannon for a raw and wide-ranging conversation about trauma, perception, and the psychology of narcissism. He shares insights on how narcissistic dynamics take root, why the popular use of the term often misses the mark, and how childhood wounds shape adult identity and behavior. We explore the cost of outsourcing meaning-making, the traps of victimhood a...

Ep 251 - Alec Zeck | Make Yourself Great Again: Power, Purpose & Building Real Community 27.07.2025

What does it really mean to take your power back—and how do you sustain it once you do? In this fifth appearance, Alec Zeck returns for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond health. We explore the deeper layers of personal responsibility, the psychological traps that keep people outsourcing their authority, and the ways collective programming shows up in everyday life. Alec shares refle...

Ep 250 - Jenna McClelland | The Untold Costs of Circumcision 20.07.2025

The conversation delves into the profound and often overlooked trauma associated with circumcision, a subject that remains shrouded in societal taboo. We engage with Jenna, who shares her personal journey ignited by a transformative dream, leading her to confront the painful realities of male genital mutilation and advocate for the healing of those affected. Through extensive research and holistic...

Ep 249 - Nick Jobe | Healing, Reinvention, and Saying No to AI in Art 13.07.2025

In this episode, we sit down with writing coach and industry strategist Nick Jobe for a conversation that moves well beyond the professional. He shares openly about growing up with fear and health anxiety, the impact of early emotional neglect, and the long process of stepping into personal responsibility and self-worth. We explore how EMDR helped him rewire long-held patterns, how COVID became a...

Ep 248 - Amber Lee Sky | The Darkside of Ayahuasca 06.07.2025

This conversation examines the shadow aspects of the ayahuasca movement as our guest reveals disturbing patterns within ceremonial spaces, from sexual predation to spiritual bypassing and psychological manipulation. The discussion gets intense as we explore the commodification of indigenous medicine, the lack of proper integration support, and whether the plant medicine boom is creating more harm...

Ep 247 - Ola Wolny | Are We Living in a Spiritual Prison? 29.06.2025

This conversation explores radical perspectives on spirituality, ancient wisdom, and the nature of reality itself as our guest challenges deeply held beliefs about astrology, healing modalities, and human consciousness. The discussion gets passionate as we explore competing views on shamanic practices, therapeutic approaches, and the role of personal responsibility in spiritual growth. From indige...

Ep 246 - Michael Tsarion | Existentialism & The Search for Meaning 22.06.2025

Michael Tsarion, a distinguished author and researcher, returns for the sixth installment on Here for the Truth. Central to our discourse today is his latest literary work, Existentialism & the Search for Meaning, which delves into the profound themes of authenticity, the nature of death, and the intricacies of time and temporality. In this conversation, we engage with the philosophical underp...

Ep 245 - Dr. Pran Yoganathan | Self, Nature, Death & What It Means to Be Human 19.06.2025

Dr. Pran Yoganathan returns to engage in a profound exploration of consciousness and our intrinsic connection to nature and the land. Our dialogue delves into the complexities of existence, where we contemplate the significance of hunting as a means of reconnecting with the primal aspects of being. Dr. Yoganathan articulates the transformative journey of personal growth through experiences that ch...

Ep 244 - Nikhil Kale | AI, Authenticity, and the Future of Human Creativity 15.06.2025

This raw and transformative conversation takes you on an unflinching journey through trauma, awakening, and the cutting edge of human potential. From childhood abuse and spiritual awakening to self-destruction and ultimate healing, this episode reveals how our deepest wounds can become our greatest gifts when met with authentic brotherhood and conscious integration. As the conversation shifts to t...

Ep 243 - Irene Lyon | The Hard Truth About Healing Trauma 08.06.2025

In this honest and unfiltered conversation with Irene Lyon, we explore why so many trauma healing efforts are falling short, and why that isn’t entirely the fault of the individual. From the bastardization of nervous system language to how the obsession with "staying calm" often misses the point, we unpack the uncomfortable truths about what meaningful healing really involves. We dig into how func...

Ep 242 - Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan | Blindfold Vision: The Next Stage of Human Potential 01.06.2025

Prepare to have your understanding of human potential completely shattered. In this mind-bending episode, Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan reveals how children as young as 5 – and some even earlier than that – are learning to see perfectly while completely blindfolded: reading books, playing chess, solving Rubik's cubes, and even perceiving objects thousands of miles away through video calls. This isn't magi...

Ep 241 - Mike Cardamone | Taking the Piss 25.05.2025

Join us as we dive into a hilariously uncensored conversation with Mike Cardamone, a former advertising creative who left the industry to pursue an unconventional path combining comedy with health advocacy. In this episode, we explore Mike's journey from writing TV commercials to becoming known for his unique brand of educational comedy that challenges the status quo across a wide range of topics....

Ep 240 - David Whitehead | Freedom, Capitalism & The Heroic Individual 18.05.2025

David Whitehead returns to dive deep into the illusion that "nature gives everything for free" and uncovers the philosophical foundation of value, freedom, and human potential. This conversation deconstructs modern misconceptions about capitalism, revealing how true individualism isn't selfish isolation but rather the bedrock of authentic community and human flourishing. David masterfully articula...

Ep 239 - Alexander Dunlop | The Hidden Universe in a Deck of Playing Cards 11.05.2025

Dive into the mystical world where an ordinary deck of playing cards reveals itself to be an ancient spiritual technology, encoding the cycles of nature, seasons of life, and your unique soul blueprint. In this mind-expanding episode, we welcome back Alexander Dunlop for his second appearance on the podcast to take us even deeper into the numerology and symbology of the deck of playing cards. A Ha...

Ep 238 - Shane Bales | What is the “Illuminati” Today? 04.05.2025

Step beyond the symbols, shadows, and conspiracy theories as we welcome back whistleblower Shane Bales for a raw, unfiltered conversation about power and control in the modern era. Shane reveals how the shadowy groups controlling global systems have evolved from ritualistic practices to technological dominance, creating what he calls "The Umbrella Corporation." Discover the surprising truth about...

Ep 237 - Brett Hall | Knowledge Creation & Human Potential 27.04.2025

Brett Hall offers a compelling exploration of knowledge, progress, and human potential through the lens of David Deutsch and Karl Popper's philosophy. He articulates how the tradition of criticism—the willingness to question everything—propelled the Enlightenment and remains essential for human advancement. Hall presents a refreshingly optimistic worldview where progress comes through solving prob...

Ep 236 - Joel & Yerasimos | Human Design: Foundations 20.04.2025

In this episode, we explore Human Design, known as "the science of differentiation." We dive into how this framework integrates ancient wisdom with modern science to help people understand their unique nature. As fellow Generators, we discuss the core concepts of strategy and authority—explaining how different types (Manifestors, Generators, Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors) are...

Ep 235 - Aaron Stupple | Raising Sovereign Children 13.04.2025

Aaron Stupple challenges conventional parenting wisdom through the compelling philosophy of ‘Taking Children Seriously.’ In this episode, the former teacher, physician and author of “The Sovereign Child” shares how treating kids as rational beings worthy of respect transforms both childhood and family dynamics. Through personal stories of raising his five children, Stupple demonstrates how abandon...

Ep 234 - Tiziano Sguerso | The Language of the Soul 06.04.2025

Family Constellations expert Tiziano Sguerso shares his remarkable journey from teenage criminality to becoming a globally recognized healing practitioner. Tiziano explains how our family systems shape our relationships and behaviors through the "morphogenetic field" - an energy field connecting us all across generations. The episode reaches extraordinary depths as he conducts powerful mini-sessio...

Ep 233 - Tom Barnett | Beyond Truth-Seeking 30.03.2025

In this profound conversation, we reconnect with Tom Barnett after three years to explore the evolution of his philosophical journey since moving away from the "truther" movement. Tom shares his insights on breaking free from limiting identities and programs, discussing how many truth-seekers become trapped in victimhood rather than embracing empowerment. He explains natural law as the fundamental...

Ep 232 - Cyan Banister | Resilience, Radical Accountability & Discovering Magic 23.03.2025

In this soul-stirring conversation, Cyan Banister takes us on an extraordinary journey from sleeping in parks as a homeless teenager to becoming one of Silicon Valley's most visionary investors. With raw authenticity, she reveals how a chance encounter with technology sparked her escape from survival mode, leading to groundbreaking investments in SpaceX and Uber that transformed industries. Beyond...

Ep 231 - Xavier Dagba | The Alchemy of Integration 16.03.2025

What if true strength isn't about shutting down the heart, but protecting its openness? In this penetrating conversation with spiritual guide Xavier Dagba, we explore the revolutionary concept of "heart warriorship"—a masculine path that integrates rather than represses. Xavier shares his journey through fatherhood, relationship conflicts, and the delicate balance of emotional expression, offering...

Ep 230 - Thor Aarsand | The Play Revolution 09.03.2025

In this episode, we get real with Thor Aarsnad, a Viking who said “f*ck it" to high school in 2018 and jumped straight into the entrepreneurial fire. Thor's been through the grinder—from chasing clients and cash to realizing most of that hustle was bullshit disconnected from what actually matters. No spiritual platitudes here. We dive straight into the mess of what it takes to face your own shadow...

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