Derate The Hate

Anger and Hate Are Rooted in Fear, The Cure is Found In LOVE...

Friends, I’m prepping and traveling this week for another speaking engagement, so I’m handing the mic over to my great friend and guest host, Julian Adorney. You may remember Julian from previous guest appearances on the DTH podcast. He is a writer, speaker and founder of the Heal the West, substack movement. Julian recently sat down for an insightful conversa...

Leading Inclusion By Way of Personal Accountability

Friends, today I’m very excited to bring you a conversation that goes way beyond the same old talk about DEI – this isn’t just another conversation about diversity for diversity’s sake. My guest today, Delphia Howze, is someone who brings a fresh, real perspective on what it truly means to create inclusive environments, and as you’re about to hear, much of it starts with ...

Step Out, Step Forward, On a Better Path Forward

Joining me today is Rich Harwood, a man whose work and life experience have shaped the way communities across the country—and the world—solve problems and come together. Rich is the founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and for more than 30 years, he’s been leading the charge to help communities rebuild trust, solve shared problems, and deepen people’s civi...

Confronting Racism by Dismantling the Illusion of Race

Our returning guest today is Dr. Sheena Mason, a powerhouse in the world of anti-racism and the author of the brand-new book, *The Raceless Anti-Racist*. If you’ve ever questioned the role of race in society or wondered how we can dismantle the structures that perpetuate racism, this conversation is going to challenge and inspire you. 

Dr. Mason is an assistant professo...

From Conflict to Convergence - a Book Discussion

Friends, one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned in my journey is that when we come together with honesty, integrity and good will, we can find solutions that are better than what any one person could have come up with on their own. And if there’s anyone who embodies that belief, it’s today’s guests, Rob Fersh and Mariah Levison of Convergence!

Now, let me tell you, these tw...

Boundaries, Codependency and How To Regain Your Power

Do you ever find yourself saying 'yes' when every fiber of your being is screaming 'no'? Struggling to set boundaries, whether in your personal life or at work? Well, you're in the right place because today, we're talking all about boundaries, codependency, and how to reclaim your power.

Joining me for this DTH episode is my new friend, Barb...

Bridging the Generational Gap Between Parents and Pre-Teens

Friends, this week we’re following a common theme but approaching it from a bit of a different angle. The theme is bridging gaps through communication but this time we’re discussing the generational gap that many parents and their children struggle with.

Today, I'm joined by a true expert in the field of parent-teen communication—Marcus Higgs. Marcus is a comm...

Exploring the Parallels Between Classical Music and Effective Communication

Friends, today, we’re stepping into the world of classical music—a world filled with passion, dedication, and the pursuit of perfection. But it's also a world that can be riddled with intense pressure and toxic environments that can leave even the most talented musicians feeling inadequate. 

I’m thrilled to have with me a truly inspiring guest,...

Transforming Lives By Recognizing Our Unique Value, Purpose and Power

Imagine, if you will my friends, a world where our first identity is our value, truly recognizing our own value – where understanding our unique purpose and power can transform not only our lives but also the lives of those around us. That’s the vision of my friend Regi Wilson, a true 21st-century Renaissance man. Now you may remember Regi from DTH episo...

Academic Freedom vs. Academic Censorship In The Wake of Covid-19

Today we are diving deep into a topic that’s more relevant than ever – academic freedom and academic censorship, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joining me is my brilliant friend Dr. George F. Tidmarsh. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the tension between elite academic ideas and the real-world experiences of our friends in the blue-col...

Are You JUST Showing Up or Are You TRULY Showing Up?

Friends, one of the many great pleasures of doing this podcast is getting to dive deep with my guests into the stories and ideas that inspire and challenge us! Today, we've got an incredible conversation lined up with someone who's all about the art of truly showing up in life. 

My guest, Marcy Axelrod, isn't just talking about showing up in the everyday s...

Are The Walls You've Built Your Own Barriers To Happiness?

Friends, you hear me say it every week; It’s not what happens to us, but how we react to it that makes the difference. I am joined today by another remarkable guest that will share his story of resilience, transformation and personal growth. Through his personal story, and a bit of my own, we’ll explore how we often build walls that become barriers to our own ...

Knowledge Has Its Limitations, But With Conversation the Possibilities Are Endless

This week, we've got another incredibly insightful and thought-provoking discussion lined up for you. Joining me is Joel Bouchard, the brilliant mind behind the "From Nowhere to Nothing" podcast.

Joel and I dive deep into the fascinating world of philosophy and the power of curiosity in bridging the gaps between different persp...

A Unique Way To Recognize and Make Our Emotions Work For Us

Today we’re diving deep into the flavorful world of emotions with our incredible guest, Kim Korte. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate your reactions and interactions with others more effectively, you’re in for a treat!

Kim and I will be exploring the fascinating idea that our emotions are like flavors – think yucky, yummy, savory, and sweet. By understanding a...

Are We Being Manipulated To Hate Each Other?

This week, Wilk is joined for another powerful conversation with Monica Harris, the executive director of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism, better known as FAIR. Monica dives deep into the core of what it means to focus on our common humanity and resist the forces that seek to divide us. She makes a compelling case that discrimination in any form is wrong and that t...

A Country in need of Healing, May Just Need Therapy

Welcome to another episode of the Derate The Hate podcast with your host, Wilk Wilkinson. Today, Wilk is joined by Phyllis E. Leavitt to delve into her upcoming book, "America in Therapy: A New Approach to Hope and Healing for a Nation In Crisis". In this compelling discussion, Leavitt explores innovative ways to bring hope and healing to a nation grappling with...

Where Confidence & Arrogance Differ, & Why Being Kind Always Matters

Today, Wilk is joined by Alan Lazaros, who shares his remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and trauma to achieve true success and fulfillment. Alan emphasizes the crucial distinction between confidence and arrogance, underscoring that genuine confidence comes from self-reflection and healing past wounds, not from professional achievements al...

As Perceptions Shift, Realities Transform; It Starts With A Conversation

A conversation that epitomizes the transformative power of dialogue. For this DTH conversation I am joined by two remarkable individuals, absolute icons in the de-radicalization space,  men I am honored to call friends. Today I am joined by Daryl Davis and Jeff Schoep, whose initial encounter sparked a journey of de-radicalization and unexpected conne...

Authenticity and a Positive Mindset Lead to Self-Mastery

In this DTH episode, host Wilk Wilkinson engages in a powerful conversation with Eric McHugh, a dynamic web and tech entrepreneur. The conversation delves into self-mastery, mindset, energy frequency, and vibration, as well as the impact of AI-powered matchmaking and the significance of maintaining high vibration and authenticity in digital interactions. They explore...