

Here For The Truth
Joel & Yerasimos
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, researchers, and free thinkers from around the world, Here For The Truth challenges collective narratives and invites you to reclaim your mind, body, and the essence of what makes you who you are.
If you’re tired of surface-level conversations and ready to confront reality with depth and courage—this is your weekly listen. Subscribe, follow, and join the movement of those willing to see, think, and live differently.
https://hereforthetruth.com
Through raw, unfiltered conversations with thought leaders, researchers, and free thinkers from around the world, Here For The Truth challenges collective narratives and invites you to reclaim your mind, body, and the essence of what makes you who you are.
If you’re tired of surface-level conversations and ready to confront reality with depth and courage—this is your weekly listen. Subscribe, follow, and join the movement of those willing to see, think, and live differently.
https://hereforthetruth.com
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Jan 15, 2023 • 1h 46min
Ep 104 - Irene & Seth Lyon | Nervous System: Parenting & Relationships
If you are a parent or if you are in a relationship then you need to listen to this episode...
Irene and Seth Lyon have helped thousands of individuals attain greater nervous system regulation and develop elevated somatic intelligence.
They join us again this time together to take a closer look at the role nervous system regulation plays in the dynamics of relationships as parents and partners.
Irene and Seth believe most of humanity’s problems can be boiled down to dysregulated parenting and after this conversation we just might be inclined to agree.
Listen for yourself and see what you think.
Related episodes:
Episode 68 - Irene Lyon | The Nervous System
Episode 72 - Seth Lyon | Ancient Origins, Trauma & Porn Addiction
Guest links:
https://irenelyon.com
https://sethlyon.com
21 Day Nervous System Tune-Up: https://ea188.isrefer.com/go/21days/FTK/
Smart Body Smart Mind 12 week program: https://ea188.isrefer.com/go/SBSM/FTK/
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Jan 8, 2023 • 1h 38min
Ep 103 - Steven Ravnstag | Narcissism & Religion
Steven Ravnstag returns.
In this episode we take a look at the nature of narcissism as well as the motivating factors of the narcissist. We also explore how it arises on the level of the crowd – including a deep dive into the interplay with religion.
We each share our personal experiences with religion growing up and discuss how an individual can better detect narcissistic qualities as well as how they can set and enforce stronger boundaries for themselves.
Guest links:
https://www.stevenravnstag.com
https://www.instagram.com/stevenravnstag/
https://www.everbetterlifeuniversity.com/awareness-school-holiday
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 36min
Ep 102 - Michael Tsarion | Observations of Female Psychology
Michael Tsarion, acclaimed occult, psychology, philosophy and conspiracy researcher, dives deep into his research on the female psyche. They discuss the rise of patriarchy, common pathologies experienced today, and the significance of mother-hate. They explore the impact of matrophobia on parent-child dynamics and the role of dreams in ancient mythology. The podcast also touches on armoring, the effects of the oedipal complex, and the danger of extreme women's movements.

Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 31min
Ep 101 - Will Keller | Truth, Freedom & Natural Law
Will Keller is a Freedom activist, animist, anarchist, public speaker and a father.
Will Keller is devoted and morally obligated to increase awareness on the causal factors of suffering for humanity and to expand the understanding of the current human condition by educating the public on crucial topics such as human psychology, objective morality, Natural Rights, Natural Law & conscious parenting. All of these topics are inseparable for understanding and achieving True Freedom for Humanity.
Guest links:
https://naturalfreedomleague.com
https://freedomundernaturallaw.com
https://onegreatworknetwork.com
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Dec 11, 2022 • 1h 22min
Ep 100 - Joel & Yerasimos | Reclaiming Your Potential
Welcome to our 100th episode where it’s just us and we reflect on what it means to live a life of deep purpose and potential, including the challenges and gifts along the road.
Thank you for your support.
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Dec 4, 2022 • 1h 41min
Ep 99 - Paul Chek | Pursuit of Mastery
Paul Chek is a hallmark name in health and fitness circles around the world.
In this episode we dive deep into Paul’s major rites of passage and his personal hero’s journey. Paul shares non-stop nuggets of profound wisdom from his hatred of being average to his incredible pursuit of mastery. His life stories and experiences impacted us on a deep level during this conversation and we hope they can do the same for you.
Gung Fu!
Guest links:
https://chekinstitute.com
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Nov 27, 2022 • 60min
Ep 98 - Andrew Kaufman MD | Beyond Western Medicine
Andrew Kaufman M.D. is a public speaker, researcher, natural healing practitioner, business and homeschooling consultant, inventor, and C**ID whistleblower.
He has a B.S. from M.I.T. in Biology and completed his psychiatric training at Duke University Medical Center after graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina. He spent many years in the medical field and practiced as a forensic psychiatrist and expert witness. When he learned that many of the modern medical practices were harming people and not helping them, he gave up his lucrative medical career and began researching and understanding the relationship between body, mind, and spirit, and how to use Nature to heal your own body.
In this episode, Dr. Andy joins us to talk about his major rites of passage, the truth about the conventional medical system, the importance of reconnecting to nature and much more.
Guest links:
https://andrewkaufmanmd.com
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Apply for our 8 week group coaching program:
http://riseabovetheherd.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Nov 20, 2022 • 1h 57min
Ep 97 - Chance Garton | This Is Not a Simulation
Do we live in a simulation?
Is everything an illusion?
Are the Earth and our bodies prisons which we need to escape from?
Chance Garton is a researcher, bio-field tuning practitioner and the host of the Innerverse Podcast. He returns today to share his latest research debunking New Age Gnosticism and the Simulation Theory. Through the lens of Astrotheology and ancient symbolism we dive deep into how the distortions and misinterpretations of Gnostic texts manifest.
Guest links:
https://www.innerversepodcast.com
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Apply for our 8 week group coaching program:
http://riseabovetheherd.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)

Nov 16, 2022 • 43min
Side Chat #7: Moving Beyond Fear
In this side chat Rise Above The Herd graduate Sarah Larsen joins us to discuss her own experience of fear, the neuroscience behind it and how one can develop the courage to act even in the face of it.
Guest links:
https://www.instagram.com/fearless_rising/
https://hereforthetruth.mykajabi.com/riseabovetheherd
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Apply for our 8 week group coaching program:
http://riseabovetheherd.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi

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Nov 13, 2022 • 1h 46min
Ep 96 - Matt Presti | Secrets of Light
Come journey with us into a fascinating exploration of light and consciousness through the lens of the prolific western mystic Walter Russell.
Former president of the Walter Russell University, Matt Presti joins us for a discussion as to the true nature of reality, both visible and unseen.
He answers our questions pertaining to the topics of life after death, cultivating one's own inner light, the nature of God, the origins of the universe, seeking a life of balance, reclaiming our power and much more.
Guest links:
https://mattpresti.com
https://philosophy.org
See all our episodes:
https://hereforthetruth.com
Join our membership community:
https://friendsofthetruth.co
Apply for our 8 week group coaching program:
http://riseabovetheherd.co
Download our free e-book “55 Signs of Low Self-Esteem for Truth Seekers”:
https://growyourselfesteem.com
Connect with us on Telegram:
https://t.me/areyouhereforthetruth
All other links:
https://tinyurl.com/hfttlinks
Hosted by Joel Rafidi & Yerasimos
Intro and outro music: “Illusion” by Joel Rafidi
Intro voice-over: Namakula (https://www.namakula.com/voice-over)


