Basecamp for Men E268: Wisdom and Clear Seeing

E268: Wisdom and Clear Seeing w Special Guest Joel Rafidi

 

E268 Introduction

One of the central themes of this show (especially since 2020 and Covid) has been the Great Awakening of consciousness in the human tribe. Things have been accelerated on this timeline. And as much as pro-freedom, pro-American MAGA and MAHA are ready to celebrate the renewal of the American dream, we have some underlying dynamics that need to play out, are you following me?

As my guest today so eloquently expresses, much of the world feels like these are dark days, apocolypic even. It is important to keep that in mind as these epic events unfold, one after another.

It is a good time to travel LIGHTLY, meaning don’t hold too tightly to preconceived notions of right and wrong, us and them. Humanity as a collective seem to be holding on for dear life right now and keeping that in your awareness will help you and others.

What do humans do when they gradually realize that the systems that they placed their faith in not only don’t serve them but have actively tried to gaslight them and keep them in the dark. The cognitive dissonance that we are witnessing right now is astonishing.

However, there is more light coming into awareness. You can sense this as well. Each day brings a new revelation. We are suddenly realizing COLLECTIVELY that there are many things that we DON’T need as a society. This list is growing every day as the exposure of graft and corruption reach epic proportions.

It’s a good time to restore one’s faith. Whether that is God and Christ or the Divine or the benevolent forces of the creative Universe or just humanity and each other. We have allies that are assisting us, both inner and outer.

Today’s guest is one of my favorite’s. A fellow lover of truth, humanity, freedom, and the Hero’s Journey. Enjoy the interview.

Joel Rafidi Bio

My guest today is Joel Rafidi. Joel is a truth seeker, a father and husband, a hip hop artist and a coach who guides truth seekers to inner and outer freedom through his programs. He is also the host of the excellent podcast Here for the Truth. Here is my interview with Joel Rafidi.

E268 Final Thoughts-

I hope you enjoyed that conversation as much as I did. I feel like I could sit around the fire all night shooting the shit about all the things that are unfolding. To get directly connected to Joel’s content, go subscribe to his excellent podcast Here for the Truth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The American Pulse E4: We are All Americans

E4: We are All Americans with Special Guest Roy Holman

 

E4 Introduction

Hello and welcome to the American Pulse. One of our aims on this show is to create inspiring, short-format content that you can listen to on the fly. Our take is that Americans are drawn to optimism and inspiration.

Right now, WE THE PEOPLE are energized. More and more of us are witnessing the truth of what our gov’t has been doing (or not doing) and seeing new possibilities that did not exist with the prior status quo. And when I say status quo, I mean until very recently that both parties have been entrenched, are you following me?

I believe we are close to a tipping point in this nation and in the world. Where more and more of us will realize just how corrupted our political structures have been, their allegiances to something or someone that does not have WE THE PEOPLE nor the Constitution of the United States Republic in mind.

But the tide has shifted, hasn’t it? And with the shifting tide, we need to shift with it. Do we still need the us vs them attitude? Are we still in an epic battle? Or has something changed and God is requiring something else right now from each and every one of us. I am presenting this to you as a question, not an answer. For I am in this monumental time in our country just the same as you. Looking for wisdom, doing our best to remain patient, forgiving others and asking for forgiveness.

Today’s guest is one of my best friends, Roy Holman. Enjoy the episode.

 

Basecamp for Men E265: The Courage to Face Addiction

E265: The Courage to Face Addiction with Special Guest Sathiya Sam

 

E265 Introduction

Addiction, the Hero’s Journey, Shadow Work, and Men’s Groups. These are all topics, frames, and narrative tools that I have worked with personally and witnessed countless men skillfully navigate the challenges they face.

Shadow work is funny. Men have a tendency to want to project a confident, flawless, high status and achievement oriented persona to face the world. And so often, the shadow (which we define as all the things we hide, repress, and deny about ourselves) lurks and grows stronger with each passing year. The addiction that we can’t seem to get a handle on. The wound that keeps festering.

The Hero’s Journey is nothing if not a mythical context to grow courage in ourselves. And every addict (myself included) who has ever wrestled with this shadowy material knows a delightful truth. That addressing your addiction, whether that is alcohol, drugs, pornography, or technology, has positive ramifications for not just the individual, but the whole family lineage and, indeed, the whole human tribe.

We are courageous by nature Basecampers. Our addictions and Hero’s Journey are a way to really KNOW this in our hearts and in our Soul. The Hero’s Journey always leads to someplace unexpected and valuable. The former addict becomes a mentor, helping others. The restless young man with no mission or positive direction finds clarity and his path in life once the shadow is seen and worked with.

I have seen it a bunch and so has my guest today. A wonderful teacher and testament to looking at the dragon that nobody wants to look at. And then building a bridge for the next man and then the next.

I enjoyed this conversation more than just about any in recent memory. And you can tell that his work is right in alignment with our values here at Basecamp. Enjoy the interview.

Sathiya Sam Bio

My guest today is Sathiya Sam. Sathiya is a father, husband, coach, international speaker, and author. A former university researcher, then a pastor, and now the creator of Deep Clean and Liberated Man programs born out of Sathiya’s 15 year addiction recovery and the life he’s built since. Here is my interview with Sathiya Sam.

E265 Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed that interview as much as I did. What a great mission Sathiya is on and what a great offering for men. There are addiction programs out there but I don’t see one that offers so many of the tools that we preach here on this show.

 

The American Pulse E2: Our Season of Renewal

E2: Our Season of Renewal with Special Guest Jolie Lansdowne

 

E2 Introduction

Hello my fellow Americans and welcome to The American Pulse. My name is Tony Rezac and I am excited and grateful to be sharing this time with you.The triumph of Donald Trump signals a New Dawn for America and the world.

This is true on the national level and it is true on the state and county level. Monumental changes are in the air. Every day brings jaw dropping news of corruption uncovered.

There are many Americans from all walks of life, across most of the political spectrum, who have been afraid to raise their voices to express their concerns or even to express their gratitude for being an American. This means not only Conservatives and Libertarians but Centrists and Kennedy liberals as well. This, in my view, IS the silent majority The far left (and I am not talking about Kennedy liberals here) has used both legacy and social media to cancel, threaten, and silence the American voice. But the tide has changed. We have claimed the high ground in which to operate from. Not a righteous high ground but a higher frequency in which to speak with all Americans, are you following me?

Everyone is welcome on The American Pulse. It is my hope and my sacred duty to present you with enough truth and optimism to help you through what is about to unfold. Do you think this is going to calm down soon? I don’t think so.

I think between the Trump EO’s, the national news, and the reverberations right here in good ole King County, which everyone knows has been a Democrat/Globalist stronghold for as long as any of us can remember. There is a sea change happening all over the country. Yes, even in traditionally liberal and woke areas like Seattle, Portland, CA.

Traditional Kennedy liberals are waking up too and trying to make sense of things. Even their hatred of Donald Trump seems to have been muted quite a bit, hasn’t it? Well, I think this projection of the left is now firmly on Elon Musk but that is a conversation for another day.

This show will most certainly evolve over time. Right now, the King County Republican party has entrusted me to get this horse out of the barn and that is exactly what I will be doing. I think a good place to start is by looking each week and what President Trump is doing and then chatting with our local leaders and everyday people all over our great nation about how these changes are effecting them. Excited, thrilled, sad, angry, depressed? Let‘s find out.

We will most certainly have good interviews as that has been my most central format over the past 6 years on Basecamp for Men. But we will also jump on and do short-format announcements and quick check-ins with our people. On Basecamp for Men, we call the short episodes Firestarters.

Let’s see, with a name like The American Pulse, should we call our short ones Heartbeats? Murmurs? Or should we not even give them a name and let it just be short?

We’ll figure all this out over time. For now, it is good to be at the microphone in partnership with the King County Republican party and speaking to Americans all over this great country. Enjoy the interview!

Jolie Lansdowne Bio 

My guest today is Jolie Lansdowne. Jolie was elected and serves as the King County GOP Chairwoman. Jolie is a a wife and mother (who homeschooled kids for 20 years, a local business owner, and a woman who believes that engangement in local government is one of the most effective ways we can impact positive change for our next generation. Here is my interview with Jolie Lansdowne.

 

E1: The American Pulse with Tony Rezac

E1: The American Pulse with Tony Rezac

 

E1 Introduction

Hello welcome to The American Pulse, I’m your host Tony Rezac. This is the show that seeks to listen, express, and amplify the voice of the American people, no matter where you live in this great nation. We are unabashedly pro-humanity, pro-freedom, and pro-America. Welcome and let’s get started! 

What a time to be alive, isn’t it? Have you noticed? There has been a battle for the Soul of America and who wins this war will impact our children, our grandchildren, and future generations as far as the eye can see.

That is why ordinary Americans, WE THE PEOPLE, as I’m fond of saying have heard the call and risen to the occasion.

Who am I? My name is Tony Rezac and I am the creator, producer, and host of the long-running podcast Basecamp for Men. And I am honored and humbled to be your host here at The American Pulse.

This show will amplify what is going to at the grassroots level. What ordinary people-men and women from all walks of life, are seeing and talking about what is going on in this country. We will also highlight where we need more involvement. Ways that YOU can make a positive difference in this American Renewal that is unfolding.

Conservatives, Libertarians, Centrists, and Kennedy liberals. We want to talk to and understand all. For in our view, we have much more in common than the MSM would have us believe. It is only the divisive and nasty Marxist/Globalists rhetoric with their dystopian dream of a One World Government and all the noise you hear around this that creates confusion in the human race.

We will offer a clear, heart-felt, and honest expression of what Americans dream of and what stands in our way. There has been many of us that have been beat down and disenfranchised by politics as usual. There has been a cynicism and resignation that has crept into the American Soul. But this is not our way, is it?

On the American Pulse, we will carry a different message from a different frequency. One that will show us, with God’s good grace, how we can restore our country and, with it, ourselves and our families.

There are going to be rapid-fire changes in the months ahead. The American Pulse will be here to help cut through the confusion.

Thank you for giving The American Pulse a listen. If you love the show, please go give us a positive review on Apple podcasts. 2025 here we come!