#StopDevaluation Podcast: Recent Episodes
Melodye Hilton
The #StopDevaluation Movement is for those who have the courage to go against the grain of a culture that loves to point fingers, pre-judge, and put people down. Instead, our goal is to confront prejudice and build bridges through listening, learning, sharing, and confirming the irrevocable value in every unique human being.
Taking a break manuscript: After three seasons of the #StopDevauation Podcast I have decided to take a break and allow time to build a larger repertoire of interviews with value-generating leaders who are making a difference in their world.
There are 140 episodes for many to go back and re-listen because they carry such depth from individuals who have overcome horrific experiences of prejudice, devaluation, and dehumanization as well as established leaders who use their platforms for the good of humanity. Actually, the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry audio book is found in previous episodes. The whole audio book!
I’m not going anywhere and the #StopDevaluation movement continues to grow with greater impact. You can find hundreds of videos on the YouTube channel, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and check out the website at StopDevaluation.com to download free eBooks.
I want to thank all of you who have been faithful listeners, I would love to hear from you at stopdevaluation@gmail.com
Continue to be a part of this movement of courageous voices who will continue to build bridges across the cultural divides through validation. Many who have experienced injustice and devaluation are looking for YOU, who are willing to be an instrument of justice using their power, their voice, their platforms for the good of others. Thank you for demonstrating love, honor, and validation to all that you meet.
Andrea Hinson shares the identity battle she faced living with prejudice from two very different worlds. She learned to show up differently trying to fit in until an educator saw and affirmed her potential. This powerful story is filled with so many poignant stories of the those treated as insignificant, bringing them into a validating community.
Gang raped at eight years old and years of blocked memories left Joy Renee Arnold angry, depressed, and suicidal. This along with 20 years of 15 pills a day, being institutionalized, and living in self-hatred screams a destroyed life; but Joy shares how she got to the other side and how her life is one of loving people authentically and genuinely. Powerful and poignant story!
As Karley shares her story she says, "You have to come to peace with your broken pieces." The majority of Karley's childhood was filled with the broken pieces of abandonment, neglect, and abuse. How could she come to peace and wholeness?
Emotional manipulation along with verbal and physical abuse has the power to scar the soul and render one powerless. The crippling fear to reach out for help silences the voice as confidence is lost in the sea of shame. Ahelya Vargas' moving story will touch your heart and reveal the power that unconditional love and safety carries the ability to rescue the broken.
Ahelya Vargas has written a beautiful book entitled, "Restoring The Waters."
Denise DeCou shares her story of growing up multiracial and multicultural. This presented her with unique challenges, which she calls a “bag of burdens.” She also learned many life lessons positioning her to be a voice championing diversity, equality, and inclusion.
It is so easy to judge a person’s actions when you are unaware of their suffering. Donna Scott shares the hidden pain of sexual, physical, and verbal abuse from the age of two through fifteen-years old. These and other events immersed her into the lies of shame and a self-destructive lifestyle. Hear how the hidden things were brought to the light and how a healing journey began for this woman who has become a powerful generator of hope.
Niquio Benjo Valcobero shares his childhood hurts, disappointments, and fears but also the power of the one who saw his worth and his potential. This mentor placed a demand on the amazing gift he held and Niquio is now impacting and mentoring people globally.
Known as the Mender of Hearts, Dr. Sam Kojoglanian is an interventional cardiologist. Dr. Sam earned his Medical Doctor degree at the University of Southern California and inspires his patients to live healthier and fulfilled lives. To date, he’s had the distinction of being recognized as a five-year honoree of the Patients’ Choice Award and Most Compassionate Award — a recognition granted to only 1% of the 900,000 active physicians in America. He’s also been awarded the position of "Top 1%” of professionals in his line of work in the USA and was named “Ultimate Cardiologist” by the state assembly of California. While in the office Dr. Sam is known for healing and rehabilitating those with serious heart conditions, his reputation outside the office has become that of mending the soul. Traveling to nations he provides medical care to the indigent, food and shelter to orphans, and cares for the brokenhearted. Thousands of lives have been touched both physically and spiritually through his life.
What story line are you going to be a part of? Will Ford’s powerful and poignant life story will astound you. Will has traveled the nation for twenty years with a kettle pot owned by his ancestors. This treasure was passed down to him along with the horror stories of slavery and his family’s suffering at the hands of their slave owners. Yet, this amazing man focuses on racial reconciliation and challenges all of humanity to bring healing to the divides for the sake of future generations. Get out the tissues, this is a story you must hear!
Growing up in North Carolina in the 60's and 70's, Annette shares her story of traumatizing racial prejudice. Can you imagine waking up to a burnt KKK cross with cards covering your lawn saying the "'KKK was out to get you?"
Back by popular demand: Fadzi Whande, Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist, shares her story of abuse of power and her process to discover the value she holds. I, Melodye Hilton, first met Fadzi when she was a champion for many in her nation of Perth, Australia. Listen also to her TEDxPerth to hear more of her story: https://www.ted.com/talks/fadzi_whande_how_diversity_heaven_can_be_inclusion_hell Note: She now works for the United Nations in Switzerland.
Do you realize that society needs the treasured contribution you carry? Dr. Melodye Hilton is a Master Trainer/Executive Coach in the Core Value Index. You will hear why this has make a huge impact in her life as well as see a brief overview of the four core values. With her passion to generate value in lives and culture, she has discovered and utilizes the CVI as one of the most value-generating tools as individuals discover how they can generate value in their family and organizations.
The Core Values Index™ (CVI) is the only human assessment using strategic and tactical values in a word-choice format. It reveals the innate nature of a person and their core motivational drivers. As a coaching tool, The CVI™ delivers a values-based human nature profile. With it, we see how a person views the world from their unique perspective and how they will respond to life’s challenges with predictable strategies and tactics. Working with core values nature provides a springboard for understanding motivation for action, sense of personal mission, and the interpretation of individual work and life activity as meaningful.
Website: DrMelodye.com to find out how you can take your free CVI.
The Core Values Index™ (CVI™)
Jerome Joseph, Cognitive Therapist, shares how childhood perceptions that remain unchallenged can cause problems later in life.
Most every person on the planet has experienced rejection, manipulation, and betrayal. Dr. Melodye Hilton, leadership consultant and founder of the #StopDevaluation movement shares ten things she learned from betrayal. These lessons will be a great support to you as you navigate these emotional stormy waters. May you learn and gain encouragement from Melodye's journey.
The more self-aware we are, the better self-leadership decisions we make. This is a portion of an exhaustive training by Dr. Melodye Hilton in relationship to adaptation and innate; between personality and core values, and how our core self can be freed from the proverbial box.
This interview is loaded with powerful truths shared by Vonnetta West on how we can change our internal culture in order to bring external change. No matter what level of leadership influence you hold - from the family unit to business, government, or the educational system - you can apply principles that will empower you to love life and generate value in your world. Vonnetta is a visionary, community-oriented communicator and influencer with over 20 years of experience and success in program, leadership and content development for diverse environments. She is a dedicated, highly effective trainer with a passion for creating humane cultures, eradicating injustice, thought leadership, writing, youth engagement, service programs, interfaith initiatives, and building resilient communities.
Go West Consulting LLC facilitates experiences and produces content, inclusive of social media, podcasts, website, trainings, and speech content, purposed to connect, transform and engage people for good. She provides trainings on Eradicating Racism, The Bias Challenge, Leadership That Grows, The Language of the Beloved Community, Inside/Out: Internal Adjustments for External Change, and other sessions aimed at building and sustaining community. She is also a Certified Nonviolence365® Instructor for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s nonviolent philosophy and methodology.
As leaders we have the honor to serve others empowering them to achieve their highest and best. Leadership is not position, platform, or title but using these things for the good of others. Leadership is a journey throughout our lifetime as we grow in competencies step-by-step in both skills and character. What does this journey look like?
"In psychology, the four stages of competence, or the "conscious competence" learning model, relates to the psychological states involved in the process of progressing from incompetence to competence in a skill." When we understand the process we will have the courage to through and not stop short in order to obtain the conscious awareness of the value of our competencies.
Dr. Melodye Hilton is the founder and owner of Hilton Consulting LLC with a vision to make a sustainable positive impact within the lives of leaders, organizations, and people groups. Melodye is a leadership consultant, behavioral analyst, CVI master trainer, executive coach, and author. She also is the founder of Voice of Justice Foundation to confront human trafficking and the #StopDevaluation movement - a movement of courageous voices that will confront prejudice and cross the divides through validation.
As a certified master trainer of the Core Values Index™ (CVI™) I, Dr. Melodye Hilton, have helped emerging and established leaders through coaching as well as corporate leadership training and consulting. As a leader in your organization you can provide the power of opportunity for your team to discover their highest and best contribution. Want more info? www.DrMelodye.com/cvi
Each person holds the power of influence for good or harm. Intentionally guarding our influence will empower us to be a part of the solution. This compelling interview with Desiree Fox will bring courage to your heart as you use your power for the good of others.
If you let others write your story then you will never be the author of it. Outpatient Psychotherapist Rhonda Dickens, shares how to look into the mirror to discover your self worth.
Our propensity as a human being is to bury our pain. Can pain be a catalyst for our freedom and purpose? Powerful interview with David Brooks, counselor.
Harold Williams asks Dr. Melodye pointed questions about intimidation concerning a younger generation and the fear of them taking leadership roles from the Baby Boomer generation. You must realize that what you carry will never be wasted, you are irreplaceable, and you must never stop contributing.
Criminologist and counselor, David, "The Cadillac Counselor" Brooks shares how the statistics increase when there is not a father in the home or a strong male figure. What is he doing about it?
When facing the disappointment of failure we often begin to believe self-devaluing irrational self-talk, however, mistakes can actually be our greatest opportunities for growth. In this short video, business owner, Kevin Ikeda, shares his greatest emotional challenge and how he processed through it.
Melodye Hilton shares her story of child sexual abuse as she interviews Cognitive Therapist, Jerome Joseph. We often minimize, as Melodye did, or exaggerate our past experiences. The core of anxiety is an overestimation of danger and an underestimation of our ability at the same time; therefore, I cannot cope. Our labels shape our perspective as our behaviors follow. We interpret today's events based upon those labels. We can attach positive labels to people and situations that can shift how we think, believe, and function. Looking at civil rights movements there was a shifting of labels, people realized it was a good thing so they supported it, and the result was amazing changes in our human history. Positive and healthy labeling has to be intentional as we consciously rehearse the new because internally we will have automatic labels based upon our experiences. The new ways of thinking will bring rewards. It feels so good to move beyond the labels! This interview will impact your life and help you to relate and connect to others in healthy ways. How we label can help ourselves and others heal.
We often wear a mask as we create a pseudo identity and community. The sad reality is that we hide the real us in our exterior world hindering our ability to have healthy or productive relationships. Is it possible to be "one" person no matter where we go and who we are with? How will this impact marriage, family, and other relational environments? You'll learn so much from David Brooks, the Cadillac Counselor.
Just because something is culturally tolerated does not make it right, because it is the loudest doesn't make it true, or because it's all we've ever known doesn't make it beneficial. Injustice, abuse of power, prejudice, and the thought that a human being can be "owned" by another is inherently wrong. Either we will conform to the majority or courageously take a stand and herald a voice for what is right, just, and pure. We may not be able to change the world but we can decide who we want to be in our world and contribute unreservedly in valuing ways.
Life would feel like a prison if we could not respond to our ability and develop our potential. Dr. Melodye Hilton shares the power of assuming higher responsibility. The principles shared can shift the way you view yourself, your leadership, and provide the pathway to greater levels of increase-personally and professionally.
Understand the pathways of empathy and the type of empathy a leader should function in. Learn how authentic words of empathy can impact the neural networking of the brain.
Our human propensity is to be critical of what we do not understand, but when we make a focused effort to connect and relate with what another feels and how they perceive a particular situation they will know they are valued by us. When we can see from another's perspective it will reveal our compassion, understanding, and our desire to identify with them.
What are the factors that determine if our emotions are a friend or a foe? Can feel good emotions ever take us off-course? How do we protect ourselves from being emotionally hijacked? Is it possible to change the way we feel? Dr. Melodye simply and strategically answers these and other questions helping us to chart an emotionally healthy life journey.
Hear the heart of a justice-motivated leader. What are some attributes of how leaders can make a difference by creating a culture of validation.
A discussion with a Great Grandma from the Silent Generation who cannot understand "Why can't we all just get along?" Is there a solution? Can we be agents of change? Can we enjoy emotional health? Societies disease and its potential cure is provided on today's episode.
Jerome Joseph, expert in Cognitive Therapy, shares the result of both forgiveness and unforgiveness. You decide what is best for you.
When someone's life has been void of validation are they ever able to see their worth? Cognitive Therapist (Oxford University) Jerome Joseph shares powerful value-generating truths.
When we experience abuse of power we can develop the illusion that we are damaged beyond repair. Melodye Hilton interviews counselor, David Brooks, as he confronts this illusion with truth. We at the #StopDevaluation movement hold your value as a treasure to be protected.
David Brooks, founder of the Make it Great Without Hate movement talks to Melodye Hilton, founder of the #StopDevaluation movement and shares the importance of every individual to confront hatred.
In a world filled with abuse of power, Kevin Ikeda shares three simple leadership principles to guard against this misuse of leadership influence. After over 20 years of leading in a multi-billion dollar company and now the CEO of his own, we see that it is possible to use our power for the good of others.
When facing the disappointment of failure we often begin to believe self-devaluing irrational self-talk, however, mistakes can actually be our greatest opportunities for growth. In this short video, business owner, Kevin Ikeda, shares his greatest emotional challenge and how he processed through it. Powerful interview!
You were designed to be powerful! What does that look like? How do our personal choices, internal dialogue, and interpersonal relationships demonstrate how powerful we are? Dr. Melodye Hilton shares aspects of her personal life's journey from powerless to powerful - an ongoing work in progress.
You are not the only one who has faced the battle of the soul that screams "I'm not good enough." What is the truth?
Dr. Melodye shares on the power of identity, the importance and development of your personal purpose. This will empower you to see the value you hold and your ability to make a greater impact in your world. Learn the dynamics of discovering your personal purpose and how you can put language and expression to the distinct uniqueness within you!
Dr. Melodye shares Part One of a two-part series on personal purpose which is foundational to your vision and your mission. It takes you from a life of success to a life of significance and helps you position yourself to release your greatest self. Learn the dynamics of discovering your personal purpose and how you can put language and expression to the distinct uniqueness within you!
Dr. Melodye Hilton brings a inspiring and passionate message for both emerging and established leaders. You'll learn the three key motivations that launched a global movement, the three things necessary for every person to raise their leadership bar, and the discovery of how justice-power used for good-can shift societal norms. This casual message will stir your heart to impact lives and culture!
The first episode of 2022 Melodye Hilton, founder of the #StopDevaluation movement, shares her pondering and reflections of the past and the present through a poem her 98-year-old mother memorized.
Pioneers pay the greatest price and assume the greatest responsibility as they dream of what can be for future generations and their nation. They may face opposition but carry the courage to be a forerunner modeling the way for others to follow.
Becoming an instrument of justice automatically confronts the abuse of power. We can use our leadership influence to model the way and confront the darkness by shining a light.
Neurologically and physiologically we are predisposed to be attracted to the negative, but how does that influence our decision-making reactions? How is this linked to fear and its ability to control us as we function opposite of who we are? What is the truth concerning the condition of humanity and the future of our nation?
When you discover your ‘why’ you can emerge successfully no matter the battles you face. You can pioneer strategies and solutions for advancement amid any and every challenge…even the pandemic. These life experiences call for us to reassess our journey and adopt the perspectives that empower resilience. What are the things we need to obtain to hold steady to our vision, purpose, and passion? What is the number one hindrance to fulfilling purpose? What is true success? Learn about the power of connection and how to focus on who we are and what we carry, not on the things we are not. Powerful interview with a powerful leader!
Tinell Dickens is an Actress, Women’s Rights Activist, Coach, and International public speaker. From this perspective you will discover principles that will reveal a beautiful pathway to know identity, walk out purpose, and help others in their journey.
Today is our window of opportunity to determine if we will love life or complain over its difficulties. Our mindsets are where the battles are won or lost. In this monologue you will learn three simple keys that will empower you to see the beauty of today for a better tomorrow.
This is number fifteen and last episode in a series that has taken you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
This is the fourteenth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
This is the thirteenth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
This is the twelfth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
This is the eleventh episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
This is the tenth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
This is the ninth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
The eighth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
The seventh episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
The sixth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
The fifth episode in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
Fourth in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
Third in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
Part Two: Chapter One in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
The first podcast in a series that will take you through the entire Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry Audio Book by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen?
In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
In Episodes 76 to 90 you are able to listen to the entire audio book.
The Audio Book can be purchased on Amazon.
Melissa Dix is an example of pain to purpose, emotional suffering to emotional stability, and powerless victimization to powerful self-governance. Her story of personal choice will challenge all of us when we want to use the difficulties of life as an excuse. This is a story that will reveal to our hearts the importance of affirming another's human worth and potential. Words do matter!
This interview is loaded with powerful truths shared by Vonnetta West on how we can change our internal culture in order to bring external change. No matter what level of leadership influence you hold - from the family unit to business, government, or the educational system - you can apply principles that will empower you to love life and generate value in your world.
Vonnetta is a visionary, community-oriented communicator and influencer with over 20 years of experience and success in program, leadership and content development for diverse environments. She is a dedicated, highly effective trainer with a passion for creating humane cultures, eradicating injustice, thought leadership, writing, youth engagement, service programs, interfaith initiatives, and building resilient communities.
Go West Consulting LLC facilitates experiences and produces content, inclusive of social media, podcasts, website, trainings, and speech content, purposed to connect, transform and engage people for good. She provides trainings on Eradicating Racism, The Bias Challenge, Leadership That Grows, The Language of the Beloved Community, Inside/Out: Internal Adjustments for External Change, and other sessions aimed at building and sustaining community. She is also a Certified Nonviolence365® Instructor for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s nonviolent philosophy and methodology.
Vonnetta West shares the shame she felt from bullying at school and the difficulties at home through alcoholism. She also shares the powerful impact teachers had in impacting the trajectory of her life.
Vonnetta is a visionary, community-oriented communicator and influencer with over 20 years of experience and success in program, leadership and content development for diverse environments. She is a dedicated, highly effective trainer with a passion for creating humane cultures, eradicating injustice, thought leadership, writing, youth engagement, service programs, interfaith initiatives, and building resilient communities.
Go West Consulting LLC facilitates experiences and produces content, inclusive of social media, podcasts, website, trainings, and speech content, purposed to connect, transform and engage people for good. She provides trainings on Eradicating Racism, The Bias Challenge, Leadership That Grows, The Language of the Beloved Community, Inside/Out: Internal Adjustments for External Change, and other sessions aimed at building and sustaining community. She is also a Certified Nonviolence365® Instructor for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s nonviolent philosophy and methodology.
What are some of the sources that propagate prejudice? In this portion of Chapter Two of Dr. Melodye Hilton's Unmasking Prejudice book discover how society creates hotbeds of prejudice. Learn also how we can arise as courageous leaders and voices of validation to confront this harmful societal epidemic.
Most every person on the planet has experienced rejection, manipulation, and betrayal. Dr. Melodye Hilton, leadership consultant and founder of the #StopDevaluation movement shares ten things she learned from betrayal. These lessons will be a great support to you as you navigate these emotional stormy waters.
We all face disappointment but not everyone has learned how to navigate through through it. Learn about the these three important keys. First, we must recognize that anything valuable is rarely obtained without disappointments. Secondly, recognize the external cannot trump the internal. Lastly, set internal peace as your daily goal. This short monologue by Dr. Melodye Hilton will be an encouragement when facing disappointment.
Come be a part of a global movement to #StopDevaluation! NOW ACCEPTING INTERNS!
Justice is using your power, influence, skills, time, and space for good. What are you good at? What potential do you hold in your hands? Who are you called to reach? Imagine if you could do what you love to change the world for good. You can!
When we serve a higher cause, it benefits us and it adds value to others. You actually become what you invest into. #StopDevaluation invites you to connect to a justice-motivated network of relationships where you will learn, grow, and experience different perspectives all working towards a common goal. Share and glean from the power of story, expertise, and influence from diverse changemakers working uniquely but together for the same cause to bring validation, justice, and hope to humanity.
By lending your skills to this movement, you will feel your personal impact skyrocket! As you learn the art and practice of validation, your world will expand with possibilities to see your own worth as you become a sought-after value-generator everywhere you go.
Live your life for the good of others! You have something good to give!
Come and #StopDevaluation with us!
For more information, visit www.StopDevaluation.com/internship
We can wear a mask throughout our entire lifetime trying to please others and cover our inadequacies. We want to appear a specific way so we feel good about ourselves and others will see our value. It takes great courage to remove the masks that we wear, but the rewards are much greater than we could ever imagine.
Part Three of Pride and Prejudice chapter of Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry: Generational Pride and Prejudice and conclusion.
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen? In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
Paperback, Audio Book, and Digital available: www.StopDevaluation.com
Part Two of Pride and Prejudice chapter of Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry: Political, Ethnic, and Gender Pride and Prejudice
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen? In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
Paperback, Audio Book, and Digital available: www.StopDevaluation.com
Part One of Pride and Prejudice chapter of Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry: Introduction along with both Religious and Racial Prejudice.
Prejudice is a word that is often associated solely with race. However, the truth is that we pre-judge all the time based upon countless factors, including gender, age, race, beliefs, politics, or any other infinite number of minute differences; it is a common habit for all of humanity to form an opinion without facts, firsthand experience, and without empathy and value for our fellow man. What if these habits changed? What if our default response was first to love, to learn, and to listen? In 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry', Dr. Melodye Hilton thoughtfully addresses: The many faces of prejudice and bigotry; Pre-judgment and assumption as societal stumbling blocks; The dangers of gossip, rumors, and slander; The personal pain of prejudice through real-life stories; and Our responsibility as humans to stop devaluation by representing a restorative influence. 'Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry' invites all of us to recognize and remove the hidden masks of prejudice so that we can have a hand in changing the cultural narrative and bringing healing to our land.
Paperback, Audio Book, and Digital available: www.StopDevaluation.com
Janet suffered over 25 years in an alcoholic-influenced, fear-dominated, and abusive marriage leaving a confidant woman broken, fearful for her children, and contemplating suicide. Feeling the need to "be a good girl" and remain silent, Janet Shuler did find a path out. Hear her powerful story of freedom but also her journey to become a voice of validation and a formidable influencer within the educational system. She is now a life coach and leads a not-for-profit organization that establishes, equips, and empowers others into success.
EPILOGUE from Janet Shuler concerning her former husband: I am also thankful to be able to share that my ex is doing very well and has come into huge amounts of healing in his life. And when our children and grandchildren get together for family holidays with my current husband we all can value one another in the now. And my children all have a very positive relationship with their father at this time. We each walked through our healing process and majored in forgiveness and can truly all appreciate one another in this season. Also I must give praise and hats off to my ex as he truly worked the 12 step program and made amends and apologized for some of his negative ways so there’s been great healing that is taking place for all of us.
What does authenticity look like, what are the benefits, and how does it impact relationships? Tinell Dickens is an Actress, Women’s Rights Activist, Coach and International public speaker. From this perspective you will discover principles that will reveal a beautiful pathway to know identity, walk out purpose, and help others in their journey.
Through her life she has encountered many obstacles and injustices, but she has chosen to use her triumph over those obstacles to be an example of resilience to those who need hope. Tinell now uses her testimony to uplift women and to encourage them to heal from past scars and walk in freedom and purpose.
Lynn Taylor, a leadership and business development expert and the president of Taylor Protocols, Inc. shares how to put the right person in the right seat to generate a culture of validation in any company. Lynn is the creator of the Core Values Index™, the first assessment characterizing and quantifying the innate, unchanging human nature of a person used in thousands of companies around the world. People are the greatest asset in every organization, but this can also be the greatest challenge when many are in the "wrong" seat because their internal motivations do not mat the energy needed for their role.
If you would like to learn about the Core Value Index you can visit www.DrMelodye.com/cvi or contact me via email at Contact@DrMelodye.com
This interview is pure gold providing corporate strategies along with a personal path to overcome your deepest fears. The more aware we are of the levels of fear, the greater our ability to choose that which will unleash our contribution to the world and establish a path to personal peace. Lynn Taylor is a leadership and business development expert and the president of Taylor Protocols, Inc. He is also the creator of the Core Values Index™, the first assessment characterizing and quantifying the innate, unchanging human nature of a person used in thousands of companies around the world.
If you would like to learn about the Core Value Index you can visit www.DrMelodye.com/cvi
It easy to assume a successful leader with global influence started out life in privilege but that was not the case for Lynn Taylor. Through the many life challenges Lynn chose the arduous journey to health and now uses his intellect and skills to help people discover their contribution to society. Lynn is now a leadership and business development expert and the president of Taylor Protocols, Inc. He is also the creator of the Core Values Index™, the first assessment characterizing and quantifying the innate, unchanging human nature of a person used in thousands of companies around the world.
If you would like to learn about the Core Value Index you can visit www.DrMelodye.com/cvi
The decade of the sixties and seventies—Melodye Hilton's generation—witnessed a Cultural Revolution that was, in many ways, won at society’s detriment. They were activists with a cause to liberate our and future generations from anything binding us to traditional morals, values, and responsibilities. Our mantra was “if it feels good, do it!” The emerging leaders of today's society are desperate for a cause worthy of their sacrifice. This time, the goal of change will not be revolution for revolution’s sake, but instead will be to improve, advance, and produce positive change. This new Cultural Revolution will confront division with inclusion, pre-judgment with curiosity and understanding, hatred with validation, and autocratic leadership with partnership. This justice-motivated revolution will be founded upon selflessness, forgiveness, and sacrifice for the good of all mankind leaving our world better place.
I love the simplicity of an information exchange site’s definition of hero [1], “A hero is someone who puts others before himself or herself. A hero has good moral ethics, and is someone who does things for the sake of being good, and not just a means to an end, or a reward for good deeds, but it is someone who does good for the sake of doing good” The Meriam-Webster online dictionary says, “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities, one who shows great courage.”
"Some people want to believe they can be an instant hero in everyday life. A real hero is someone that stands by your side and appreciates you everyday!"[3]
Melodye shares the everyday heroes in her life! I am sure you will look and find so individuals who truly saw your value and worth!
[1] Quora
[3] José N. Harris (MI VIDA: A Story of Faith, Hope and Love)
There is great power and responsibility associated with any form of leadership influence. We can no longer passively stick our head in the proverbial sand. NO, Instead, we must become a catalyst for positive change through our personal leadership reformation.
Recommended reading: Higher Living Leadership: Influence Societal Design as an Instrument of Justice by Dr. Melodye Hilton
Coming to the United States from a war-torn nation Christiana Thompson's story reveals the painful and abusive culture of her homeland as well as her own childhood sexual abuse. She has seen and heard things that have not only broken her heart but has caused her to be an advocate for those traumatized. She now serves in a hospital as a Clinical Social Worker. Christiana has also established her own not-for-profit organization called "The Mending Place.
For more information on "The Mending Place"
Christiana Thompson, LMSW
CEO/Founder of The Mending Peace
Website: www.themendingpeace.org
Email: info@themendingpeace.org
When we lose our power it produces a violation. This trauma creates lies about our worth as we protect ourselves when opportunities are presented to us. Often we push away amazing opportunities to stay safe and therefore keep ourselves in crisis out of familiarity. Rhonda Dickens, therapist, shares how desire will position us to gain freedom.
David Brooks, The Cadillac Counselor, brings understanding on how we can make positive change in our lives. Once we see the reality of our need for change we must be willing, open, and ready.
What does emotional health look like? How do we come into emotional health and maintain it in difficult seasons?
Everyone desires to find the right person but often settles for the 'right now' avatar. Digital dating and social media communities often present a persona that is not the real person. How do we establish healthy boundaries in relationship and avoid emotional enmeshment. How can we made decisions out of wisdom rather than need-driven feelings? Counselor David Brooks shares great wisdom to guard against that which could bring emotional harm.
This entire chapter of real-life stories of prejudice from Dr. Melodye Hilton's audio book, Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry. First laying a foundation for these powerful and poignant stories. Dr. Melodye bring an introduction sharing that all prejudice is destructive and toxic to our mind-brain. Negative thoughts are more forceful to establish unhealthy memory because they are accompanied by intense emotion, which establishes an automatic fear-based pattern of thought. Maya Angelo said, "If we lose love and self-respect for each other, this is how we finally die." She later said, "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again." After the stories Dr. Melodye will close the chapter with today's choice is a place of power for all of us, as powerful people change what they can and choose peace in what they cannot.
This book can be purchased in Paperback, Digital Version, or Audio Book
Known as the Mender of Hearts, Dr. Sam Kojoglanian is an interventional cardiologist.
Dr. Sam earned his Medical Doctor degree at the University of Southern California and inspires his patients to live healthier and fulfilled lives. To date, he’s had the distinction of being recognized as a five-year honoree of the Patients’ Choice Award and Most Compassionate Award — a recognition granted to only 1% of the 900,000 active physicians in America. He’s also been awarded the position of "Top 1%” of professionals in his line of work in the USA and was named “Ultimate Cardiologist” by the state assembly of California.
While in the office Dr. Sam is known for healing and rehabilitating those with serious heart conditions, his reputation outside the office has become that of mending the soul. Traveling to nations he provides medical care to the indigent, food and shelter to orphans, and cares for the brokenhearted. Thousands of lives have been touched both physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Rhonda Dickens, psychotherapist, shares the reason for both conscious and subconscious bias. "The more you know, the more you don't know." What's the root? Rhonda Dickens has also partnered with #StopDevaluation movement to write a free eBook download, "Freedom Time: A Guide to Finding Freedom and Validation after Trauma." Go to www.StopDevaluation.com to download this and other free eBooks.
Every person on the planet knows what it is like to be offended. How does offense affect us? How are we freed from its emotional trap of victimization, powerlessness, and its negative impact on all relationships. Rhonda Dickens has also partnered with #StopDevaluation movement to write a free eBook download, "Freedom Time: A Guide to Finding Freedom and Validation after Trauma." Go to www.StopDevaluation.com to download.
Harold Williams asks Dr. Melodye pointed questions about intimidation concerning a younger generation and the fear of them taking leadership roles from the Baby Boomer generation. You must realize that what you carry will never be wasted, you are irreplaceable, and you must never stop contributing.
Inclusion is more than external but an internal honoring and valuing the person, their skills, and their thoughts. Harold, VP in a large lending institution, shares how he provides an inclusive culture.
A black male millennial, Justin Murrell, interviews Dr. Melodye, a white female baby boomer, about her core leadership principles. It's not hard to enjoy generational, racial, and gender partnership when we focus on an exchange of life.
Gang raped at eight years old and years of blocked memories left Joy Renee Arnold angry, depressed, and suicidal. This along with 20 years of 15 pills a day, being institutionalized, and living in self-hatred screams a destroyed life; but Joy shares how she got to the other side and how her life is one of loving people authentically and genuinely. Powerful and poignant story!
Marlaina Centeno has become a voice for those who have a story of trauma and pain. She authentic shares her story as well as steps that each person can make as they acknowledge the pain, find healthy ways to calm strong emotions, find a community, and discover what you need to feel safe. You can find Marlaina, founder and president of Wholehearted Women at wholeheartedwomen.net
It takes courage to stand out, be the first, and model the way for others. Annie Gichuru moved from a dominant black culture to a dominant white culture and was faced with being the only black person in the crowd. Annie brings solutions to self-limiting beliefs as a life coach and producer and host of Uplifting Studios TV in Australia. She asserts, “You cannot be what you cannot see!” The narrative must shift from one of struggle to one of inspirational leadership.
Growing up in a broken home, surrounded by alcohol and drugs, led William Wood to believe he was inadequate, incompetent, and his voice did not matter. Finding community among the drug dealers in his preteen years lead him to a drug overdose and close to death until two individuals cared enough to invest in his value and potential.
What a poignant story that reveals the why behind David Brooks destructive habits, actions, and criminality. David’s courageous choices which changed his life's trajectory in response to key influential leaders who challenged him asking, “What happened to you?” He now dedicates his life through his experiences and expertise in health services, substances abuse, criminality, and trauma to journey with people caught in the hidden ‘whys’ behind their actions.
Desiring to be a change-agent in her world, Josie Saldana shares the important of listening to others, helping those who have experienced trauma, and those struggling to discover and release their voice. She shares a powerful Stanford University study on how empathy and listening help people heal physically as well as emotionally.
“Practicing law and doing justice are not always the same thing,” says Attorney Aisha Oyarekhua. Growing up in Nigeria in difficult situations has positioned Aisha to get close enough to see those who are suffering, understand the issues, and provide solutions. This amazing woman uses her career to fulfill her calling to be an instrument of justice to the marginalized. You are never too powerless to act.
Thank you Aisha for you embodying what Dr. Martin Luther King said, “Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”
Can you imagine the pressure to choose your racial label? Candice Murrell born to a Black father of the Christian faith and a White Jewish mother left her struggling with who she was and believing she could not ‘fit in.’ Life was not fair to Candice as she struggled constantly with the lie “I am not good enough.”
What can wound a heart, distort an identity, and bring shame and fear? It is not just what happens to us that shapes our beliefs but what has been withheld from us. Wilt Bernard shares his longing for a father-figure in his life and how his healing journey continues to be a work in progress. His life is now one who lives under the covering of the “HAT “of Humility, Accountability, and being Teachable.
Desiree Fox generates such inspiration and wisdom in this powerful interview. Loss brought deep pain and she lived through a mother's broken heart as her children were confronted with blatant racism and discrimination. What a powerful example of taking the road less traveled empowering her to be a voice of validation and an instrument of justice.
It is so easy to judge a person’s actions when you are unaware of their suffering. Donna Scott shares the hidden pain of sexual, physical, and verbal abuse from the age of two through fifteen-years old. These and other events immersed her into the lies of shame and a self-destructive lifestyle. Hear how the hidden things were brought to the light and how a healing journey began for this woman who has become a powerful generator of hope.
In this episode Beatriz Zaldana was thrust into an all-white English-speaking school and her only language was Spanish. The language barrier brought shame over her beautiful Salvadoran heritage. Hear how her story builds a platform for her to stand out and make a difference in her world.
The old adage of “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is false. Perverted actions and negative words will generate fear and cause shame especially within the mind of a child. These hurtful lies promote a false adaptation of self in order to survive. David Gonzalez, growing up in Ecuador and later moving to the United States, shares his story of hiding his embarrassment through isolation and separation.
In this episode Melody Seaton knows exactly how it feels to face fear-based emotions and their subsequent beliefs because of devaluing prejudice. However, her innate voice of who she was and what she could accomplish as an educator continued to propel her forward to bring courage to the “Melody’s” of this world to see beyond their experience and discover the valuable treasure they hold.
There are some stories that are so overwhelming that you question if it is possible to overcome. “How could someone survive such horrific injustice?” Marissa Saunders experienced horrific abuse from childhood, was sex-trafficked, went from one abusive relationship to the next, and suffered from extreme racism. Hear how her story unfolds one difficult healing step at a time leading her to a social justice career as a Cultural Awareness Consultant and a partnership with the Alternative to Violence Project. This is an interview that will deeply touch your heart.
Every platform of influence must be used for the good of humankind and our nation. I am compelled to share with you who I am voting for. I cannot remain silent!
In the episode Andrea Hinson shares the identity battle she faced living with prejudice from two very different worlds. She learned to show up differently trying to fit in until an educator saw and affirmed her potential. This powerful story is filled with so many poignant stories of the those treated as insignificant and drawing them into a validating community.
Marcus Dygert’s story reveals hardship from childhood throughout his young adult life more heartbreaking than most of us could ever imagine, yet he has overcome. Marcus not only became successful in business but now travels nationally and internationally valuing others and bringing hope.
In today’s episode Ernest Crim shares his life experiences growing up on the south side of Chicago and how a hate crime became a defining moment motivating him to lift his voice and bring solutions to a generation. Ernest is a speaker, radio commentator, writer, activist and an award winning high school social science instructor. Ernest hopes to use his life experiences to inspire others to fight injustice, educate and empower themselves, and resolve conflicts appropriately.
Clyde Lewis' life was riddled with domestic violence, poverty, and fear. When labeled with a learning disability, the false belief of 'not being good enough' was sadly reinforced confirming to him that he would never succeed. Hear how a group of lawyers and Jesuits helped to reshape his life in order to become a value-generator and identity builder.
Caroline Johnston will share life experiences that distorted her perspective and the fears she faced growing up in war-torn Northern Ireland.
On Today’s episode Niquio Benjo Valcobero shares his childhood hurts, disappointments, and fears but also the power of the one who saw his worth and his potential. This mentor placed a demand on the amazing gift he held and now Niquio is impacting and mentoring people globally.
Melodye's Monologue speaks to the responsibility of every citizen to be a voice of justice. When individual freedoms are limited and voices are silenced, it results in the opposite of freedom. When every citizen is bound to an equal (or the appearance of an equal) outcome controlled by an elite power structure, the people become stripped of their own power and individual value.
Melodye remembers the day of when different views were championed and relationships were never divided because of extreme contrasts. We can bring civility back to independent thought. She brings powerful self-assessment questions to cross the divides through validation.
Today's episode entitled "From Inequity to Equity" is from the founder of The Bond Educational Group, Dr. Jason Ottley. This amazing pioneer works alongside teachers and administrators who serve all communities, but particularly communities of color. His passion, heart, and strategic solutions will both inspire and empower you. To be a part of the solution we must first become aware, open our hearts to understand, and then be willing to respond appropriately.
In the middle of the 'why' we must see 'what' and 'who' riots and violence harms. Violence generates fear and its results are counterproductive. Hear Melodye's monologue to hear the importance of justice-power used for good and not for harm.
It's not what happens to us but IN us that directs the trajectory of our lives. Melodye briefly shares how she believed lies about herself and how here identity was redefined.
Who are our role models? Who do we want to emulate? When we search for human connecting and find that acceptance through someone who attitudes and behaviors are destructive, it becomes easy to justify their behaviors by following their example. In this episode we hear the MY STORY of Jack Hoke who gained his sense of worth in all the wrong places. From addictions, criminality, and dealing drugs Jack found a void inside that nothing could fill. His journey led him to AA and a new role model. Today Jack’s goal in life is to be a “hope dealer” and go to places others fear to tread.
Update: Just three months after this interview Jack passed. A horribly sad loss.
Power has become a dirty word labeled by many as evil. Melodye speaks into platforms of power and brings a balanced perspective.
A new series launched on the #StopDevaluation podcast channel entitled: Melodye's Monlogue.
If we disallow diversity of thought and speech we can destroy our nation from within. However, the more self-aware we are the better decisions we make and the healthier our conversations. Melodye provides thought-provoking self-assessment questions to develop the art championing diverse thought.
What a powerful interview with therapist, Rhonda Lynn. She shares her story and how she found her calling to help both children and adults find healing from trauma. You’ll learn about trans-generational trauma and PTSD and powerful steps of healing that you can apply to your life today, including physiological education, how to handle triggers of trauma, emotional regulations, and cognitive coping. In the middle of the complex challenges our world, there is great hope for healing.
In this episode Denise DeCou shares her story of growing up multiracial and multicultural. This presented her with unique challenges, which she calls a “bag of burdens.” She also learned many life lessons positioning her to be a voice championing diversity, equality, and inclusion.
The product of authentic inclusion is belonging! Fadzi Whande, a Global Diversity and Inclusion Specialist shares why race matters and how to bring solutions to the table promoting inclusion, healing, and positive change. If you have a heart to be a difference-maker you will learn how to show up generating value in others.
On today’s podcast the courageous Denise DeCou has made it her life’s work and her personal practice to generate value and provide resources to bring awareness, understanding, and the practical how tos to kindly address the prejudices and assumptions that arise in everyday encounters. You will hear simple and practical steps to be a part of the solution. This episode is one you do not want to miss.
What story line are you going to be a part of? Will Ford’s powerful and poignant life story will astound you. Will has traveled the nation for twenty years with a kettle pot owned by his ancestors. This treasure was passed down to him along with the horror stories of slavery and his family’s suffering at the hands of their slave owners. Yet, this amazing man focuses on racial reconciliation and challenges all of humanity to bring healing to the divides for the sake of future generations. Get out the tissues, this is a story you must hear!
Without connection we can spend our lives trying to fill the void inside of us, often in harmful ways. On today’s episode Josiah Centeno shares his story, the lies that encompassed his thoughts, the fear that drove him, and the simple exchanges of life that brought healing.
Gaining knowledge and the wisdom to apply that knowledge empowers us to compassionately be a voice of validation to those hurting from racial prejudice. If you desire to understand a race or a culture, then it is important to know the historical facts which support a collaborative voice of healing to our world. Louis Dickens reveals the painful black history and solutions for healing. If you are a white person and genuinely care, you must hear this interview. Louis and Dr. Melodye have partnered together and modeled diversity and inclusion on a deep heart level for twenty years.
Note: explicit adult description of black history and slavery
Emotional manipulation along with verbal and physical abuse has the power to scar the soul and render one powerless. The crippling fear to reach out for help silences the voice as confidence is lost in the sea of shame. Ahelya Vargas' moving story will touch your heart and reveal the power that unconditional love and safety carries to rescue the broken.
Kevin Ikeda, a successful and influential businessman, shares his story of failure and devaluation. His transparency and authenticity will touch your heart and his wisdom will bring hope to the vision you hold.
In today’s episode we will talk with Eloise Grobbelaar who speaks from her own struggles with self-worth when she says, “When you do not find validation in the right places, you will look for it, in all the wrong places.” Growing up in South Africa in the midst of the apartheid, and later moving to the UK with her husband, she found herself working with special needs children and, in the process, learned powerful principles that apply to every child, teenager, and adult.
Elizabeth Forbes shares her story of loss, sexual assault, and the lies of self-devaluation. Her life was reshaped as individuals saw and communicated value to her leading her into her present vocation as a guidance counselor in Maryland's public school system. She now offers support and hope for those who have experienced trauma and are suffering with the lies she once believed.
Shiela Katusiime, born and raised in Uganda, shares her open and authentic story of devaluation. It wasn't until she was 32 years old that she was challenged to see her value. She now has found her voice and contribution to the world as she invests in a young generation.
Brent Pedro (Trinidad and Tobago) shares his story of devaluation through bullying and all the lies that led to suicide attempts, but then the power of validation to shift his perspectives and become a value-generator in the lives of others.
Dr. Melodye Hilton, author of Unmasking Prejudice: Silencing the Internal Voice of Bigotry, was interviewed by Linda Thompson of The Author's show. This book was the inspiration to launch the #StopDevaluation movement.
Melodye Hilton shares her story of child sexual abuse as she interviews Cognitive Therapist, Jerome Joseph. We often minimize, as Melodye did, or exaggerate our past experiences. The core of anxiety is an overestimation of danger and an underestimation of our ability at the same time; therefore, I cannot cope. Our labels shape our perspective as our behaviors follow. We interpret today's events based upon those labels. We can attach positive labels to people and situations that can shift how we think, believe, and function. Positive and healthy labeling has to be intentional as we consciously rehearse the new because internally we will have automatic labels based upon our experiences. The new ways of thinking will bring rewards. It feels so good to move beyond the labels! This interview will impact your life and help you to relate and connect to others in healthy ways. How we label can help ourselves and others heal.
Our past experiences want to define us screaming lies, "I will never be good enough." Justin shares, "I was in an at-risk structure but connected to some people who invested into me. They helped me change my life and now my journey is to do the same and recreate what has happened in my life through different parts of my city." Justin's story reveals the ability to destroy the box society tried to put him in making a difference to those living in his former reality.
Every leader, influencer, and societal architect that has a heart to see our nations heal should listen and apply this knowledge in their sphere of influence. Dr. Todd Mealy is a history author holding his Ph.D from Penn State University. He is the Director of Equity and Instruction at The Bond Educational Group. Dr. Mealy is taking steps to launch the Equity Institute for Race Conscious Pedagogy, LLC to advance scholarship in race-centered learning while advocating for social justice. He has been an educator since 2001 and is an adjunct professor in the History Department of Dickinson College. You will learn from his knowledge but also from heart to #StopDevaluation
Larry's MY STORY reveals the painful experiences of his parent's divorce, bullying, and depression. Life events formed mindsets of devaluing self-worth and lack of self-confidence in this young man's mind. His story leads to confidence and maturity as a husband, business leader, and community influencer.
Science tells us that if we continue down the path of divisiveness and devaluation of one group or another ultimately it leads to the complete and utter destruction of all of us. The scientific fact reveals when we allow every form of prejudice, hatred and devaluation unchecked, it becomes self-destructive. This episode will discuss the topic of politics through the science of values-generation. Without the ability to intrinsically love there can be no healing.
Is it possible to see a person’s intrinsic worth when their actions are bad, evil, or unjust. Prejudice and subconscious biases influence our emotions, decisions and behaviors, is there a way for a person to transcend these biases and minimize their effect?
Devaluation always has negative impact while validation always brings health . Today’s podcast we will learn about how our biases ‘run the show.’ We’ll learn the antidote to stopping something is to start something. We’ll learn the power of asking the right question, “What choice can I make and action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value?”
Today’s podcast is the first in a four-part series of interviews with Peter Demarest, an expert in the science of Axiogenics, which is the mind-brain science of value generation. He has influenced my life greatly through his book, “Answering the Central Question: How Science reveals the keys to success in life, love, and leadership.”
Stephen R. Covey writes about Peter’s book saying, “…Based on the groundbreaking science of applied neuro-axiology, this book reveals the how-to principles for integrating your heart, mind, and brain to unleash your strengths and create a truly extraordinary life.”
Today’s podcast will begin to reveal to you how valuable you are and how you can generate value through your courageous voice.
Jason's story reveals the lifelong struggle of not being validated. He says, "It does no good to be represented culturally if your voice has no value, power, or privilege. You are nothing more than a cultural representation." Don't miss this message of advocacy for voices that are not being heard.
From childhood it seemed that Harold was marked as the one who would never fit in or be accepted. This carried into his twenties where leaders used their position, platform, and authority to control, manipulate, and abuse their power; offering a pseudo success. He shares how he "drank the Kool-Aid" and "sold his soul" to obtain success and connection. This is an amazing story of healing, true success both personally and professionally, and the beautiful opportunities he has to model power used for good.
Rose experienced many instances of trauma, abusive relationships, and rape. She believed herself to be ugly knowing she would never be loved. She hated herself as depression, anxiety, and self-harm were her outlets for her anger. She later learned that it was not what happened to her but her thought patterns that were her greatest enemy. Today, however, we see a "rose" who has bloomed into a beautiful value-generator reaching out to those who face trauma and disaster.
Rarely do you hear a story of drugs, gangs, violence, and fear and find a young man whose life exemplifies hope and purpose. What led Justin Tucker to see his worth, his potential, and soften his heart for those hurting from the pain of their past?
As Karly shares her story she says, "You have to come to peace with your broken pieces." The majority of Karly's childhood was filled with the broken pieces of abandonment, neglect, and abuse. How could she come to peace in the midst of such suffering?
Growing up in North Carolina in the 60's and 70's, Annette shares her story of traumatizing racial prejudice. Can you imagine waking up to a burnt KKK cross with cards covering your lawn saying the "'KKK was out to get you?"
Fadzi Whande, Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist, shares her story of abuse of power and her process to discover the value she holds. She is now a champion for many in her nation of Perth, Australia and around the world.
I'm excited to launch the #StopDevaluation podcast on March 14th--MY BIRTHDAY--and I am excited for you to join this movement. Because story is such a powerful unifier that we all have, we'll hear from many voices in episodes called MY STORY where I'll talk to amazing men and women who have overcome and chosen to write better chapters for future generations. We'll also hear from experts on the Science of validation, practical ways to be validators in our every day lives, and so much more as this channel grows and evolves.