Ben and Jason tackle a handful of hot topics, in an effort to gain understanding that goes beyond the headlines. We also discuss Michael Easter&apos;s book "The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self." https://amzn.to/3FMwsyS Why Biden is turning his back on Haitian immigrantshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2021/08/31/why-america-should-suddenly-prepare-for-a-billion-dollar-internet-apocalypse-caused-by-the-sun/Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen details company&apos;s misleading efforts on 60 MinutesA fast food chain is bringing corporate employees to work in its restaurantsUnruly passenger duct-taped to seat after allegedly assaulting flight attendants l GMAhttps://www.npr.org/2021/09/24/1040048967/missing-black-women-girls-left-out-media-ignored-----You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered

Ep. 150 || Haitians at the border, Facebook's demise, internet apocalypse, unruly airline passengers, covid shortages, missing black women

Jason and Meaghan are enjoying improved communication after hitting a rough patch. Ben&apos;s feeling the impacts of season affective disorder. Both Ben & Jason share the highs and lows from their fitness journey. What ramifications should you consider when seeking mental health therapy? Does it have an impact on life insurance policies? https://www.docrich.com/insurance_cautions.shtmlDid Rudy Giuliani really use biased hyper right-wing material he read on Facebook as a major component of his defense case?  https://www.businessinsider.com/rudy-guiliani-says-he-got-election-fraud-evidence-from-facebook-2021-10What happens if you make a mistake on the job in correspondence with potential clients? Does it matter?-----You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Ep. 149 || Mental health & life insurance, loss of pets, seasonal affective disorder, what do 'keep the faith' and 'do your work' mean?

Rissa Reel is a domestic abuse survivor and mental health advocate. She took an 800 mile walk across America as a way to work through her trauma and raise awareness about mental health. Jason and Ben were amazed by her maturity and outlook on life. We thoroughly enjoyed talking with Rissa!Learn more about Rissa&apos;s walk at https://www.facebook.com/walkingforthevoiceless/-----You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Ep. 148 || Rissa Reel's 800 mile journey for the voiceless

On this episode, we gave shout outs to the people and things that have helped us become who we are today. Our shout outs stretch throughout our lives and are given to abusive parents (yes, really), women pastors, quality friends, fitness tools, and of course our wives. We wouldn&apos;t be where we are today without y&apos;all! You&apos;ll also hear about WHOOP, the fitness tracker (and so much more) that we all use. Get a free WHOOP 4.0 and your first month free when you join with my link: https://join.whoop.com/#/26368E-----You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Ep. 147 || The Shout Out Show!

Buckle up, this episode is a bit of a doozy! Ben and Jason catch up on life and along the way debrief some challenges they encountered in their friendship. Listen in as Ben shares how his bike was stolen, and returned! Jason shares about how things are going in his relationships as he seeks to be more calm and level headed. The guys also explore some ongoing conversations between them and their friend Mike, who Ben went to college with. Ben and Jason wrap things up by giving a mental health update. Ben went completely off script, which threw Jason for a loop! On this show we mention this scale that Mike encouraged Ben to buy -- check it out, it is amazing: https://amzn.to/39cCj1kYou&apos;ll also hear about WHOOP, the fitness tracker (and so much more) that we all use. Get a free WHOOP 4.0 and your first month free when you join with my link: https://join.whoop.com/#/26368EYou&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Ep. 146 || Ben and Jason talk about a stolen bike, relationship dynamics, rage, and a dead body.

Sometimes you need a space to just get everything off your chest. That is what this episode was for Ben & Jason. This episode was recorded after the governing bodies of two local counties were angrily confronted by anti-maskers. We debrief some of their comments and offer our own opinions on current events.Gear up for some seriously unfiltered conversation. We let it all out there and you&apos;re left to sort it together and make sense of it. Have fun with that ;-)--You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Ep. 145 || Unfiltered talk about covid-19, mask mandates, and more

It is so great to reconnect with former guests! Listen as Megan D. catches us up on her mental health journey. In addition to focusing on her mental health, Megan has also been an ongoing source of behind the scenes encouragement to Jason and Ben as they continue to grind away at producing Threads. It was a blast having her back in studio. Her authenticity is refreshing!If you are in the Grand Rapids area and need work done on your vehicle, be sure to take it to Ervines Auto Repair and say hi to Megan while you&apos;re there.--You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media GroupSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast)

Ep. 144 || Friend & returning guest Megan D. joins us to chat about her mental health journey

This was a special episode to record. Listen in as Stefan shares what it is like to have Ben as his dad. Who&apos;s the strictest parent? Listen and find out. We also chat about the ways that parents embarrass their kids, and swap stories about favorite family memories. ---You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show!And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world. If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcastThank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from hereYou can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here!This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 143 || Ben's 15-year-old son Stefan joins us and shares about what it's like to have Ben as his dad

Listen in as we record remotely - thanks covid. We had a great conversation digging into why it is difficult for Jason to identify a time when he felt most alive. Ben talks church and plays a clip from that day&apos;s church service. Jason shares about the intentional work he and Meaghan are doing to improve their relationship - even when it is hard. We ask each other 2 questions  and enjoy putting the other on the spot to answer without any time to think. --- You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 142 || One of us has covid, the other is overwhelmed. Ben talks about ending therapy - for now. Wrestling intro songs and what makes Jason feel alive (or not)

Therapist Amanda Waldron returns to talk about her new role as Faith Deconstruction/Reconstruction Coach. We chat about each of our own experiences deconstructing our faith, and share the ways in which we are working on reconstruction.  Amanda is committed to creating a safe space where it is ok to talk about our big doubts regarding faith. As you listen, we invite you to consider your own faith journey. We&apos;d love to hear about it - send us an email at hello@threadspodcast.com To learn more about Amanda&apos;s therapy practice, check out www.wholeselfgr.com And to learn more about her new faith deconstruction/reconstruction coaching practice, check out www.heyamandawaldron.com --- You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 141 || Deconstructing & Reconstructing Faith with Amanda Waldron

Ben took his family on a crazy journey west to Oregon, back east to Montana, and then back west to Portland and the Oregon coast. Along the way, the Krakers met some of their son Stefan&apos;s biological relatives.  This trip definitely had a lot of wildcard moments where Ben & wife Andi were simply out of control, and had no other choice but to go with the flow. Listen in to find out how it went, and about the incredible happenings that took place! --- You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 140 || Recapping Ben's meaningful family trip to Montana & Oregon

Ben is on vacation so Mike and Jason sit down for a personal format episode and talk beards, Tupelo Honey, how we fight like girls, and break room therapy.  Jason gets pretty vulnerable and talks about something in his past that changed a lot of things in his life. Mike talks about his dad and the struggle he had with him growing up. --- You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 139 || Mike and Jason (Ben is on vacation) sit down for a personal format episode and talk beards, Tupelo Honey, how we fight like girls, and break room therapy. 

We all know that it is important to see a mental health therapist. Ben and Jason have spent many hours encouraging listeners to seek this out. But what if there are barriers to seeing a therapist? What if there are smaller baby steps that need to be taken first? How can we work on our mental health, outside of the therapist&apos;s office?  Listen in as we discuss the answers to these questions! --- stions!You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 138 || How to Improve Your Mental Health

Mike VanDrie joins us to talk about current events and catch up on the happenings in our own lives. We cover the gamut -- when competition doesn&apos;t feel friendly, angry Mike, and Jason talks about going to church! After some amazing banter, we jump into the meat of this episode and tackle some current events. Ben brought an article about post-COVID burnout to the table, Jason showed us a video that we spent a lot of time unpacking, and Mike informed us of the ridiculous hunting/fishing prohibition law that is being considered in Oregon! --- You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 137 || Hot Topics with Mike, Jason, and Ben: burnout, poking fun of "Christians," and outlawing hunting in Oregon

Jason was recently diagnosed with a pretty serious physical condition. Meanwhile, he and Meaghan hit a tricky spot in their communication. Ben found out he was hacked, and dealt with hackers at work after the fourth of July break.  Ben and Jason talk through some perceived judgment that Jason felt coming from Ben. Things get a bit uncomfortable but are resolved in the end. You&apos;ll hear a bit of memory lane (including the moonwalking bear) as we revisit bits of Episode 4.  --- You&apos;ll hear stories about real people who have dealt with depression, anxiety, addiction, self-doubt, or any other struggle they&apos;ve faced on their journey through life. It doesn&apos;t matter where you are in your own story - there&apos;s something for everyone on this show! And if you need someone to talk to when it feels like things just aren&apos;t going well - reach out! We want nothing more than for every person who listens to this show to feel less alone in the world.  If Threads has become a resource that you rely on, consider saying thanks by taking part in our Buy Me a Coffee supporter platform. You can buy us some coffee to keep the podcast going or monthly support so we never have to worry about running out of fuel! Learn more at www.buymeacoffee.com/threadspodcast Thank you so much for listening to us! We appreciate each and every one of you. Can you do us a favor? Tell someone about this podcast if you enjoy it. Also subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get our podcast from here You can find anything you would absolutely need from Threads Podcast here! This podcast was produced by Hey Guys Media Group LLC Are you looking to start a podcast? Need help with editing? Hey Guys can help! Check them out at Hey Guys Media Group

Ep. 136 || Jason's diagnosis, Ben's "judgment" of Jason, couples therapy, why Ben is anxious about hackers, and the moonwalking bear makes his return

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Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered

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