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Here For The Truth

Joel & Yerasimos
Personal Growth
Spirituality
German New Medicine
Mental Health
Authenticity
Personal Development
Conspiracy Theories
Ancient History
Self-Discovery
Human Design
Parenting
Astrology
Spiritual Awakening
Trauma
Relationships
Self-Knowledge
Flat Earth Theory
Covid-19
Reality
Education

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, ... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Christopher August — breathwork facilitator, author, and co-founder of Beats and Breath — for a conversation that runs from a literal billboard to a near-death drowning on the Zambezi that seeded the mission he’s liv... more

Sophie Fletcher, PhD, somatic nervous system practitioner and co-facilitator inside Rise Above the Herd, returns to Here for the Truth with a diagnosis for what’s quietly running through most of us: functional freeze. It looks nothing like collapse. ... more

Raised in a Mormon family where his mother prophesied at his birth that he’d one day lead the church, Taylor Perkins spent decades trying to live up to that identity — as a missionary, a husband at 20, and a tech founder by 28 — until it all began to... more

Joel and Yerasimos return from Confluence — five days in Bandera, Texas, with eleven hundred people and thirty-plus members of their own community — and unpack what only embodied gathering can teach: that touch, presence, and shared fire are not luxu... more

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Sophie Fletcher
PhD, somatic nervous system practitioner
Rise Above the Herd / Wrath Academy
Episode: Ep 297 - Sophie Fletcher, PhD | Functional Freeze & the Hidden Cost of Keeping It Together
Taylor Perkins
A social media creator exploring spirituality and personal growth
Independent creator
Episode: Ep 296 - Taylor Perkins | Out of Mormonism & Into the Mirror
Nikhil Kale
Tech creator focused on agentic AI and ACE platform
ACE/CEO of ACE platform
Episode: Ep 294 - Nikhil Kale & Nathaniel Solace | The Conscious Creator in the Age of AI
Nathaniel Solace
Creator/entrepreneur active in AI-enabled systems and community tech
Self--directed projects, speaker
Episode: Ep 294 - Nikhil Kale & Nathaniel Solace | The Conscious Creator in the Age of AI
Aubert Bastiat
Transformational coach, relationship mentor
Self-employed / Spiritual leadership
Episode: Ep 293 - Aubert Bastiat | The Truth Shall Set You Free
Lishui Springford
Earth and ecological scientist; ecology professor; author/teacher involved in German New Medicine discussion
Episode: Ep 292 - Lishui Springford | The Root of All Conflicts?
Richard Massey
Physician and integrative medicine practitioner featured in the episode
Dr. Richard Massey's practice (Austin, TX)
Episode: Ep 290 - Dr. Richard Massey | Family Biology & the Love Stories Behind Our Suffering
Will Rezin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and founder of Trauma and Somatics
Trauma and Somatics
Episode: Ep 289 - Will Rezin | Somatics, Trauma & the Body as Living Process
Barlas Günay
Registered psychologist and certified meditation and mindfulness teacher; founder of Accept and Act
Accept and Act
Episode: Ep 288 - Barlas Günay | Self-Reparenting & The Cost of Avoiding Truth

Hosts

Joel Rafidi
Host of Here For The Truth
Yerasimos
Co-host

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 261 ratings
  • Nah

    Joel is an absolute prick who treats his fans and supporters like garbage in real life. His wife isn’t any better. Not a nice guy, not a nice family. Buyer beware

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DarkwingDukkk
    United States9 days ago
  • Gold Medal Podcast

    I look forward to each episode drop. I love the breadth and depth of material covered with each unique guest. This is essential listening for the human becoming the fullest version of themselves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kylie St
    Australia21 days ago
  • My go to podcast

    Joel and Yerasimos are my favourite hosts, I always learn something from their conversations. The people they have on are always fascinating and I appreciate their knowledge and questions and the way the conversations flow. Love them and the community they have created ! Keep up the good work in this word guys 💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabbitgirlgrrrrrer
    Australia24 days ago
  • Keeps Getting Better

    I have been following these guys since Episode 1 and the content, guests, and their style keep getting better. Great show and important information for anyone seeking self awareness, growth, and freedom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Pink85
    United States25 days ago
  • Dopest pod around

    Fabulous guests and hosts. The topics are rich and diverse, never shying away from authentic inquiry and depth. I appreciate how they keep it real and weave humor into the discussions. Overall, very refreshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    funtogetitdone
    United Statesa month ago

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Ep 286 - Mark Jones | How to Survive the Modern World with Your Soul Intact
Q: What is the solution for working with people's challenges and how to focus on what you can control?
Individuals must understand the modern world while recognizing their soul, implying a balance between personal awareness and modern conditioning.
Ep 283 - Danny Rensch | Chess, Cults & The Game of Life
Q: What lessons can you share with the audience about your relationship?
I learned that agreement and commitment are not the same thing, and that you must address the damage you bring into a relationship.
Ep 282 - Mark Gober | Ibogaine: A Brutal and Evolutionary Experience
Q: Are you willing to share the blockage or the thing that you were struggling to overcome?
Gober mentions his desire to reach the highest level of evolution and feelings of anxiety or blockage preventing him from living his fullest self.
Ep 281 - Andrew Genovese | The Real AF Guide to Spirituality
Q: How do you navigate authenticity within the spiritual community?
Andrew explains the importance of being real and authentic, rather than conforming to clichés or societal expectations.
Ep 281 - Andrew Genovese | The Real AF Guide to Spirituality
Q: What was some of the major rites of passage in your personal life that led you down this path?
Andrew discussed his extensive travels, the impact of his father's death on him, and his journey of self-discovery through various challenges.

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The show features deep, candid conversations spanning psychology, health, spirituality, and technology, with a focus on practical self-understanding and personal transformation. Episodes frequently explore nervous-system regulation, trauma and healing, consciousness, and the ethics and future of AI, often through first-person journeys, expert insights, and real-world applications. Noteworthy is a willingness to tackle controversial or fringe ideas with nuance, while emphasizing discernment, authenticity, and meaningful community action. Potential listeners who crave thoughtful analysis, actionable strategies for personal growth, and broader conversations about truth-seeking across science, spirituality, and culture may find this program esp... more

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Recent guests on Here For The Truth include:

1. Sophie Fletcher
2. Taylor Perkins
3. Nikhil Kale
4. Nathaniel Solace
5. Aubert Bastiat
6. Lishui Springford
7. Richard Massey
8. Will Rezin

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