Truth Tastes Funny with Hersh Rephun

GET YOUR HEAD & HEART IN THE GAME! In this episode, Hersh welcomes Jeff and Liz Spitzer from Head Heart Health to discuss belonging and self-acceptance. Jeff and Liz share their journey in service-oriented business and coaching, highlighting the importance of positive recognition and emotional health in families. The conversation covers distinctions between emotional and mental health and the...

C'MON GET HAPPY!!! Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations make flourishing their competitive edge and operate at their fullest potential. In his best-selling book, “Hardwired for Happiness,” Ashish outlines an easy-to-follow recipe that can help anyone increase joy, health, love and meaning...

We've got a treat for our lovers of storytelling! Hersh sits down with Douglas A. Burton, a novelist and storyteller whose various works emphasize heroic women in fiction. Doug’s debut historical novel, "Far Away Bird," brought Byzantine Empress Theodora to life through an intimate biographical account. The novel collected numerous awards including gold medals for the IBPA’s Best New Voice in Fict...

Lawrence Dunning joins Hersh to discuss reinvention through martial arts and business. They explore dreams, work-life integration, valuing time, and building client relationships. Lawrence shares insights on early career success, ambition, and the role of intrinsic goals in personal growth. The episode also covers defining 'enough' for life satisfaction, staying present amidst digital distractions...

In the wake of a heated and emotional US election cycle, Hersh sits down with international executive Debra Stone to talk through the business and personal cultures at play, from America to Europe and beyond. The Founder & Managing Partner of Prism Coaching, Debra holds a master’s in business management from Boston University. After more than a decade in the US service sector industry, working...

Does the phrase SAVE FOR COLLEGE overwhelm you??? Today Hersh is joined by Brad Baldridge, one of the nation’s leading college financial planning experts. Brad teaches families the best ways to plan, save and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. For over 20 years, he has shared his expertise and insights t...

C'MON GET HAPPY! Rebecca L. Norrington is a Happiness Specialist & Inner Peace Practitioner. She's a student of the Universe and Its Laws. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and decades of education and training on topics ranging from Spirituality to Human Behavior. Rebecca's professional journey includes: Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Workshop/Retreat Facilitator, Fitness Inst...

Much is made of men and women struggling to understand one another. But first, we must understand ourselves. In this episode, Hersh Rephun engages with Purdeep Sangha to explore the multifaceted concept of "the complete man." The discussion weaves together science, spirituality, and research to address men's performance and societal challenges, contrasting the experiences of men and women. Purdeep...

WHAT SHOULD YOU BE DOING RIGHT NOW??? Hersh Rephun sits down with Patrick Sanaghan to delve into the nuances of procrastination and explore strategies to combat it. Patrick discusses his book and its structured approach to tackling this common issue. They examine the detrimental effects of procrastination on work, health, and career, while offering practical strategies such as breaking tasks into...

Julian Hayes II is the founder of Executive Health, a boutique executive wellness consultancy with the mission of helping CEOs, entrepreneurs, and companies operate with world-class health and human performance and gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic business environment. He's also the host of Executive Health & Life. Lastly, he's a Forbes CEO network contributor and has authored 300+ a...

Brandon Davis is the young CEO of Interval, a virtual AI receptionist for automotive businesses. Brandon also operates Get Over Yourself LLC, a podcast platform dedicated to helping young adults obliterate self-limitations and grow outside their comfort zone in business and life. In his free time, Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife, watching Dodger baseball, and working out. Connect with B...

Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director, and now a best-selling, award-winning author. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty da...

Rachel Soper Sanders is a founder, innovator, and health and wellness expert committed to helping women 30+ achieve vibrant health with practical advice. She is the CEO and co-founder of Rootine, a brand offering science-backed supplements and at-home lab testing. Rachel also hosts the Smart Health podcast, interviewing experts to share top wellness strategies. With a growing audience of 61,000 on...

Robert Munger joins Hersh to discuss his creation of Exodus Place, Michigan's largest non-government transitional housing facility. He delves into the organization's spirit, growth, and data-driven success rates. The conversation spans topics like social safety nets, funding challenges, and future expansion plans for Exodus Place. Connect with Robert at https://www.exodusplace.org/ (0:00) Introduc...

Elizabeth Fried is a Retired Executive Coach, turned Actor and Medium. Unlike those who "see dead people" or are merely popular with spirits, Elizabeth chose to train as a medium. After multiple courses and considerable practice, she discovered her "reading accuracy" was consistently between 70 and 100%. Her greatest joy is delivering uplifting and healing messages from departed loved ones. Recent...

Welcome to our 100th Episode! Truth Tastes Funny launched with the goal of inspiring us with tips for surviving and thriving in a chaotic world. Hersh's interview with author Carol LaBov is the perfect episode for this milestone. She was inspired to write this children's book, "The Cave Boy Who Would Be President," by her grandson, Cooper. The book captures how Cooper and his family work together...

Hersh sits down for a one on one with Dr. Luissa Kiprono, CEO, physician and high-risk pregnancy specialist, and USAF veteran. Dr. Luissa is also an inspiring speaker, bestselling author of "Push, then Breathe," thought leader, and women’s advocate. Above all, she is a mother, wife, daughter, and “Ironhuman”. Let’s dig deeper, shall we? Dr. Luissa is also a trauma survivor who overcame horrific ca...

Jamie Vollmoeller is a clinical therapist, radio show host, and mom with ADHD. On a mission to remind moms and parents that "you are good enough," Jamie has worked extensively with individuals who are experiencing emotional triggers, irritability, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from themselves and those around them. Jamie teaches a very effective method to help her clients work through...

Hersh sits down with Dr. Joy Bracey, a licensed professional counselor with a Doctor of Education in Executive Leadership. She teaches self-love, self-healing, and self-awareness online, in workshops & retreats, and as a coach, speaker, and professor. She created the podcast, "The Easy Weigh Out" because she decided to tackle her obesity once and for all, by exploring the emotional and medical...

Simone Giangiordano, creator of BalanceUP® Community, is a business and lifestyle coach with nearly two decades experience as a business analyst and consultant and 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Today, Simone brings hope to those with invisible health challenges impacting the quality of their life and their business success, helping her clients transform their lives, businesses and well-b...

In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh welcomes Adam Zuckerman, co-creator of the card games One More Story and Nothing Left Unsaid. Zuckerman discusses the design and purpose behind these games, which facilitate end-of-life conversations among loved ones. They also delve into Zuckerman's initiative, Buried in Work, which offers resources to simplify estate planning and address the complexit...

Victoria Rader, Ph. D. Possibility Coach™, transformational speaker and founder of YU2SHINE empowers coaches, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers to manifest miracles by uncovering and solving underlying hidden problems and patterns with innovative possibilities, reigniting PASSION and expanding PEACE, PURPOSE, and PROSPERITY. She is an eight times internationally bestselling author who is global...

Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, Professional Speaker, Body Love Coach, Certified Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon and New York City. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her partner. In 2020 Rachel wrote her first book "The Doughnut Diaries"...

Emily Guerra is a Productivity Life Coach and the creator of The Productivity Flow. Her mission is to empower self-employed women to overcome mindset barriers so they can effectively boost their productivity and reach their fullest potential. Through her blogs (and freebies!), 1-1 coaching, online course, and public speaking, Emily unites lessons she's learned from therapy with the trials and erro...

Holly Bertone is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Motivational Speaker, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and Host of Your Comeback Story Podcast. Holly’s expertise is as a Midlife Comeback Coach for professional women over 40, to help them recover from burnout by ditching the habits and beliefs holding them back, so they can have consistent and sustainable energy, weight loss, and vitality without...