The Carlos Whittaker Podcast

I don’t know what just happened. I had a last-second idea to ask my Instagram familia to leave me voice messages on the best, most miraculous thing that has happened to them in the last 6 months… I thought I would get a few… “I got a new job!” messages… Which Are FANTASTIC… But little did I know HOW MANY MIRACLES AND HOPE FILLED STORIES would be waiting for me in my inbox. I’m honestly blown away and ready to hope forever. You guys are the real hope dealers. I’m just grateful that you let me gather you together. So if you are in need of some hope… From infertility to cancer, to job loss, to relationship loss, to dreams on hold… THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU. Also here is my voicemail… Just click it and drop a note of encouragement for the Human Hope family. telb.ee/m0ukb As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit This week's episode is sponsored by Better Help. An incredible and affordable online counseling service. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/humanhope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This isn’t 1+1 = 2 It’s more like 24x2 (−8x−3)(ax−2)−53. I don’t even know what that is. I just copy and pasted a hard math problem here. But the point is that it will be difficult… But once you get it…  You will use these tools on a daily basis when you run into conversations that need them. 6 steps that will help conversations not end up debates... Also here is my voicemail… Just click it and drop a note of encouragement for the Human Hope family. https://app.telbee.io/channel/8spzcygloi1-gwfkyvzqfg As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh heyyyyy touchy subject. Nice to meet you. I’d like you to meet John Eldredge. He is going to tackle this subject with precision and honor. To say John is a hero would be doing a disservice to who he is to me. His writings have changed my life forever. To be able to sit down with him and talk about one of his sweet spots was an honor. Oh. And yes... Heather is back on the podcast too. You're Welcome. Carlos also dives into his feelings as a black man watching the Chauvin trial verdict and what he feels should be the goal in policing. You know. Light fluffy stuff. As always we appreciate your reviews and you can keep up with these conversations on Instagram @loswhit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week has been heavy. U.S. Army Lt. Caron Nazario told Windsor City Police he was “honestly afraid to get out” of his vehicle in videos of the incident showing officers with their guns drawn during the traffic stop. A police officer shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. Black America is exhausted. This week Carlos talks to 3 of his black friends. He asks one simple question to each of them… “How are you?” You will be amazed at how much healing can be brought to your friends when you simply ask that question. Our learning this week comes from the depths of the souls of these 3 new friends… @ejgaines @prophiphop @carinedynamite. Please reach out and let them know how much you appreciated them sharing their hurts with you all. This week's episode is sponsored by Better Help. An incredible and affordable online counseling service. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/humanhope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Carlos and Heather left you in on the worst week of their lives… This week, however, Carlos fills you in on the blessing that was waiting for them a few hours after they finished recording this podcast. A blessing bigger than anything they could have imagined! But… In the middle of this blessing, Carlos comes at you with some authenticity that may surprise you. Even after the blessing, anxiety began to rise in his heart. How do you handle the anxiety when it rises? Carlos gives you 5 myths and 5 facts that will help you FEEL better. Carlos gives you 4 tools to you daily when anxiety rises. Carlos gives you 3 tests that you can learn to keep anxiety at bay. This is a very practical episode that will give you tools to use every single day. Follow Carlos @loswhit on Instagram to keep up with more Human Hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week was the second-worst week of my family’s life. Our house got flooded in the Nashville floods. Our Bernese Mountain Dog Pope got really sick and we were at the vet ER with him until 3am. The next morning our favorite chicken Kris was murdered by an owl. Later that night we, unfortunately, had to go back to the vet ER and put our precious Pope to sleep. The next morning on our way out of town Heather gets assaulted by a suitcase in the Atlanta airport and breaks her wrist. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. How do you find HOPE in the midst of HELL? Listen to our story today and see how we found it. It’s closer than you think. Follow Carlos @loswhit on Instagram to keep up with more Human Hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Gibbons, a Korean American Venture Capital & Hollywood production advisor, has risen as a leading voice in speaking out and leading a movement against the rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in America. Dave unpacks 3 very clear steps that his white, brown, and black brothers and sisters can do to help the AAPI community in a season where they need us the most. Plus, Carlos shares his thoughts on the Boulder, CO mass shooting and how we need to be caring for our mental health in this season of trauma after trauma after trauma. Please visit https://stopaapihate.org/ for more resources on how you can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I HAVE ZERO CHILL about the fact that my dear friend Danica is on the show. Yes, there are still random moments where I hear Winnie Cooper as she speaks(duh) but 99% of the time I am completely blown away at the depths of wisdom she has when it comes to dealing HOPE to the world. From her fighting human trafficking to her helping girls become the smartest, strongest versions of themselves... This week's episode will leave you ready to charge through a wall to fight injustice. Please make sure to go tell Danica on Instagram (@danicamckellar) how much you loved her wisdom and I'll see you guys on the socials as well (@loswhit) And check out all of Danica's math resources for your kids over at https://mckellarmath.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Human Hope we take a deep dive into how one single facet of our emotional intelligence could accelerate the healing of racism, sexism, & other unequal treatment of people around us. Empathy. After discussing how empathy has been void in our culture the last few months... Carlos gives you 4 things to STOP doing and 6 things to START doing if you want to see empathy increase in your life… And in turn see the world through a much more hopeful lens. Follow Carlos @loswhit on Instagram to keep up with more Human Hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the very first episode ever of Human Hope!  When I was thinking about who I wanted on the very first episode... It was a no brainer. Sharon McMahon (@SharonSaysSo) has quickly become one of my favorite human beings on planet earth. She is exactly the human we need to walk us gently through this chaotic political season. Sharon & Carlos discuss why this year has been the year everyone decided to become a "governerd", if she still knows every word to “I’m Just A Bill On Capitol Hill, why we must learn to compromise, and where Sharon is finding hope in and for humanity in 2021... Please share this episode, leave a review, and subscribe! Thanks friends. This is going to be fun... Check out all Sharon is up to by following her on Instagram - @sharonsaysso Register for her upcoming government classes at www.sharonmcmahon.com Follow Carlos @loswhit on Instagram & Twitter and www.carloswhittaker.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices