In this episode, host Ashley Bell takes a break from talking about the Rhythms of Transformation and talks about the last three years with the pandemic and racial reckoning. She speaks with her friend, Sam, who is Taiwanese-American. Sam talks about his life, his community, and how he’s processed the last three years and all the heaviness that has happened during that time.

Time stamps

• [00:00] Intro
• [01:51] Meet Sam
• [04:35] Five for Five
• [17:08] How the pandemic affected Sam
• [24:12] The importance of mental health
• [28:54] How Sam has taken care of his mental health
• [33:21] The risk of vulnerability
• [39:55] Our desire to live independently
• [47:00] How this season changed his leadership style
• [53:07] A brief homework assignment
• [56:57] Stretch your muscle