Operation Dichotomy: Recent Episodes
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We live in a world where misconceptions lead to division. Society makes everything black and white, when it’s really all just somewhere in between.
We're all different, but it’s those very differences that make us all human… which ironically makes us not so different. We just need the opportunity to listen to each others' perspectives.
Co-hosted by Paul Kim and Jedidiah Kim, the Operation Dichotomy podcast showcases tough conversations, taboo topics, and exploration of how different ends of a spectrum can co-exist.
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After spending all this time talking about ending child trafficking, if we learned nothing, and do nothing, that time would have been for nought. Here's what Paul and Jedidiah learned from the past three weeks.
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We created a masterpiece to get people to speak up about ending child trafficking and exploitation. Tune in as artist Shin Maeng discusses his inspiration, as well as the stories in the design.
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Ever hear of child trafficking and exploitation? It's one of the worst things that exists in the world today. But not everything operates as Hollywood and the media might have you believe. Tune in with Marilyn Murray, director of communications at Love146, to learn more about the issue, but more importantly, how we can step up to do something about it.
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Did you know children are enslaved around the world today? That they are trafficked and exploited for sex/labor, and it's happening in our own communities? We're going to spend the next three and a half weeks contributing what we can to ending it. Tune in to hear about how you can join us.
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At Operation Dichotomy, we have so much to be grateful for. Those of you who take the time to listen to our conversations, you're at the top of that list. Tune in as Paul and Jedidiah reflect on the beginning of this mission, and the great things that are coming.
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Some of us are elated that it looks like Joe Biden will be our next president. Others are angry and/or in denial. Either way, hopefully we know by now that one person in office isn't going to be THE answer that we need for growth in our communities. So, in light of the division that we continue to see in our nation, what do we do now? Tune in and join our discussion.
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Tonight, one candidate will win the election. Whether or not we win or lose as one United America, that's up to you. Tune in with Paul and Jedidiah as they discuss how to move forward from here.
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Are you for "killing unborn children"? Or for "stripping a woman of her right to choose what happens to her body"? Is this a fair way to describe those who vote pro-life and pro-choice? Tune in to hear Paul and Jedi talk about the whole picture, and how that should affect the way that we vote.
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We think that it's our wise words from our years of experiences that's our gift to humanity. Maybe for some of it is... but the gift that we can all give, perhaps the gift that can even save lives, is the under appreciated gift of being heard. Tune in to hear about how a culture of listening could change the world that we live in today.
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Do we live in a society with systemic inequality? If you don't like a woman's facial expressions, does that mean you have a problem with powerful women? Why is it important to listen to different perspectives, particularly the ones you aren't as familiar with? Tune in with Paul and Jedi for all those answers and more.
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Our journey began with a huge vision. There was a big problem in our society that we wanted to tackle, so we started doing what we could to address it. As most journeys go, we found that we needed to make an adjustment to be more effective in solving that problem. Get excited as Operation Dichotomy founder, Paul Kim, is joined by co-host, JD Kim, as they talk about what’s ahead for Operation Dichotomy.
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Sometimes, two people can be completely different, like day and night. Sometimes, those same two people call each other husband and wife. How does that even work? Well, dawn is a place where day and night coexist. And that goes to show that two completely different people can come together to create something beautiful. All it takes is a bit of listening and understanding. Tune in as musician, Sarah Kang, shares how listening has become an integral part of her art, as well as her life.
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How do you get better, deeper relationships? How do you connect with those that are different from you, and enrich their lives as they enrich yours simultaneously? All that, and become a better person in the process? Learn to LISTEN. Tune in as life coach, Courtney Cornwall, teaches us how.
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As a society, we suck at listening. Tune in to find out why, how we can get better, and the positive impact we can make if we just get better at it.
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It started because Raymond John saw a problem. The kids he worked with didn't have access to the same opportunities that he had. He knew they would get stuck, and it would be no fault of their own. That's when he decided to give up his path pursuing medicine, and devote his life to serving the underserved youth of urban Philadelphia. 12+ was born, and they take it upon themselves everyday to make an impact in their city. Tune in to hear the story.
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It's easy to talk about the problems. It's easy to complain and complain and hope that someone else fixes them, so that we don't have to deal with the consequences. But the problems won't fix themselves. We want to see change in this world, but are we willing to create it?
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We love the idea that "everyone else" might be racist, but not me. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm an antiracist. But are you really? What does it actually mean to be an ally, from the perspective of the one who needs one? Tune in with Rose Percy and Jedidiah Kim as they share what it means to be an ally for the black community, and why so many of us might have it wrong.
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You claim that you're "antiracist", and that's great. But to hold yourselves over those that are less "woke" would be extremely prideful, given that most likely, your rise out of ignorance was more a response to someone else's work than your own efforts. Tune in to understand what we mean.
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Why is it that people who think so far on one extreme are incapable of seeing another perspective? Are they simply narrow-minded? Do they choose to remain ignorant out of convenience? Or might there be a neurological aspect to it? Tune into our latest episode to learn more.
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Do you believe what you believe because you've found it to be objectively true? Or because you've convinced yourself that what you believe is true, regardless of the factual evidence that's presented against your perspective? Tune in to hear how confirmation bias has shaped your beliefs more than you realize.
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You probably want to make a positive impact in society. But how do you plan on impacting others if they won’t listen to you? Tune in to get some practical tips on how to get people to hear your perspective.
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What were YOU doing in elementary school? Because Aidan Carter is organizing protests in his hometown, and fighting for justice. It's safe to say that he not only sees the issues in his community, but he rises up to actually do something about them. Tune in with Aidan and his mother, Alisha, to understand why he did what he did, and also how he became such an inspiring young man.
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He considers himself fairly conservative. He's a police officer. And he's black. What...? Imagine the sort of backlash a man like this could receive from different camps if he were to speak his mind publicly. But he still does it (from a caring perspective), because he knows it's the right thing to do. Tune in as Da'Vione DJ Johnson speaks about how he continues to stand for what's right, even when it's sometimes the hardest path to take.
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There are those that enjoy good food. Then there are those that NEED food in order to cope with other life circumstances. What are those circumstances that often lead to such an unhealthy relationship with food? How do you conquer an eating disorder after a decade-long battle? For all that and more, tune in as Katie Lam tells her story.
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When someone takes a man's life, can he ever bounce back from that? Does he deserve a second chance? What are the chances that someone goes into the system, and then comes out as a changed man, ready to contribute to society? Tune in for all that and more in this conversation with Nigel Tang.
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One might think that devoting your life to faith and ministry would lead to "clean" daily living. But sometimes, that assumption couldn't be farther from the truth. Tune in with Jordan Storment as he shares his roller coaster of a journey understanding his faith, and the practical wisdom he's learned from his years of struggle.
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Carrying a human life inside your body is an incredible thing. In most cases, you get to raise that child after he's born. But what if he was carried for nine months, for other parents to raise? How difficult would it be to hand that child over after he's born? What does a surrogate pregnancy even entail? Tune in as Carmella Goslar shares her story.
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When most kids read superhero comics, they put on a costume and pretend to be one. Very few actually build themselves into being one. This is what happens when artistry and bodybuilding collide. It takes a special mindset to do what Anthony Woods has done, but it might not be what you'd expect from a professional bodybuilder. Tune in to hear his perspective.
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Sexually abused under age 10, except you're not sure it's abuse because you're too young and inexperienced in life. Years later, you move away to another country, and find out in school that what you experienced was NOT normal. You finally work up the courage to tell someone in a position of authority, and are hopeful that you might begin the journey of healing. Except, you don't. Instead, you're met with a "welcome to this country"... how do you recover from that? What can you possibly do to deal with that sort of trauma? Listen in to this episode with Bonnie Cheung Sarkissian to hear her story of resilience and recovery.
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How's the weather? What do you like to eat? What do you do for fun? Too many of our conversations don't go any deeper than that. Would it make a difference if we started to get to know each other on a deeper level, even if just for a few minutes? The answer is yes! Join us as we sit down with Arman James, to see what this man is all about.
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Being a student athlete is a full-time job. How do you make time to be a student at the same time? What happens if after you invest all that time, you end up not making it to the pros? Do student athletes even want to make it to the pros? Tune into this episode with former college athlete, Morgan Jones, to get those answers and more.
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Tons of people grow up with rough life circumstances—gang violence, poverty, and drugs. What's the difference between those that are stuck there, and the ones that get out? Listen in as Alonzo Easter tells one man's story of how he's making the most of the life that he's been given.
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What is co-parenting, and why should even childless couples learn about it? What exactly are the secrets to co-parenting success? In this episode, we explore these answers and more with Rosalie Farnsworth, an outspoken, altruistic co-parenting expert and Founder of The Co-Parenting Collective. Based on over 20 years of first-hand experiences with two exes, her co-parenting platform has helped hundreds, if not thousands of co-parents transform their approach from interacting as angry exes to alignment as true parenting partners—a process she promotes as crucial to the well-being of contemporary families despite what "the system" advises—they just need a few key ingredients...
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I think it's safe to say that most "able-bodied" people don't even realize that they are. Which is why it's difficult for them to understand life from the perspective of someone with a disability. How is life different when one hand doesn't work properly? Are there additional psychological factors that result from a physical disability? In our PC culture today, is "disabled person" even the right term to use? Tune in with founder of Diversability, Tiffany Yu, for all those answers and more.
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Cancer sucks--that's no secret. But beyond the more "obvious" implications of a cancer diagnosis, are there even deeper struggles of which the general population is completely unaware? There's roughly a 1 in 2 chance that you'll get cancer at some point in your lifetime, so we're more than likely to encounter it personally sooner or later. So, tune in with Mina Yun as she shares her journey, kicking cancer's ass.
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Nurses are arguably some of the greatest caretakers in the world. But how does a career in nursing prepare you for a potential shift in life path? Say, if you decide to inspire and impact the world as a podcast host...? Tune in as Ejay Cruz, host of The Parables Podcast, shares his story of pursuing his passion, and the reality of the choices he made.
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How do you go from being the Red Power Ranger, to releasing rap songs, to eating like a carnivore? Tune into this episode to learn how William Shewfelt successfully pursues his passions, and uses his growth mentality for a better society.
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It's a scary time. People all around the world are getting sick and dying. But it's even scarier for those who might lose (or have already lost) their livelihood due to the economical ramifications of a societal lockdown. Are small business owners likely to make it to the other side of the quarantine? What's it like for those who have to worry about way more than just being bored at home? Listen in as successful entrepreneur, Billy Anderson, shares his perspective.
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What do you do when it seems like your sexuality goes against the beliefs of your faith? Which one do you forsake, your faith, or your nature? Is there a real dichotomy there? And if there is, what's it like to live in it? Tune in to this episode with Owin Pierson to get all those answers, and more.
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There's a global pandemic going on. Will it DIVIDE the people, or UNITE them? It depends on how we carry ourselves moving forward. Tune in to hear another perspective; you may be challenged to greater understanding.
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What could a Rabbi possibly know about what benefits businesses and other large organizations? What if he told you that ETHICS were the key to any successful organization? Tune in with TEDx speaker and Rabbi, Yonason Goldson, as he shares the secrets of ethical affluence.
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Are influencers supposed to be size 0, traveling the world, and living the dream life? What does it mean to be an "influencer" anyway? Tune into this episode with Ashley Newell to get a slightly different perspective.
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Have you ever told your parents that you wanted to play video games as a grown-up, just for them to shut you down, replying that it doesn't pay the bills? Turns out they were wrong... at least if you're Janelle Kao. Tune in to find out if she really is living the gamer DREAM.
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What would your life look like if your body couldn’t handle solid foods? If the only way to keep yourself alive was through a constant IV drip, forever? Listen in as Garrett Taira tells his story.
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In 2004, one young Asian man sang his rendition of "She Bangs", by Ricky Martin. To the world, he will forever be known as the "She Bangs" guy. Can we ever see the reality TV star as more than that? Listen in to our conversation with William Hung.
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We hate on politicians because we think they do and say anything just to get the votes. They care more about appearing a particular way, rather than the objective truth... but aren't we ALL the same way? Listen in and find out.
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Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to get some people to see a different perspective? You know, those people that know they don't make ANY sense, but they still won't hear you out? Well, here' why...
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EVERYONE knows that a problem exists. There's NO question about the divide in our society. Across party lines, race, religions, socioeconomic status... you name it. While it's easy to point it out and complain, what can we really do about it? Listen in as Paul talks about how moving forward, we want to continue in proactively becoming the solution.
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Have you ever heard of a man who committed adultery, be vulnerable enough to share about it? Listen as Erik Ledin, husband to Amy Ledin, turns his past mistake into his current and future ministry.
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How is it possible to be a man of devout faith while simultaneously being closely associated with some of the most successful people in the world? Join in a conversation with the Pastor of Disaster, Vaughn Kohler.
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When you hear "country singer", is the first image that pops into your head a black man? Why not? Is the music and entertainment industry as stereotypical as we think it is? Tune in with Tae Lewis as he shares his experience pursuing country music.
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What's it like to get into the mind of a "millennial"? What does it mean to "live well and be bold"? How do these two seemingly unrelated questions actually overlap in a single human being? Get your answers in our conversation with Karla Gregg.
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Have you ever encountered a full grown adult, standing at 4' 2"? Did you think about why they didn't grow to be "normal-size"? Do they see the world differently, both literally and figuratively? Listen in on one man's perspective, with Tony Hong.
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So common, yet so taboo... What are its effects? Who does it affect? What are we to make of this "porn epidemic"? Join us as Josh Cannelora shares about his battles with pornography.
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What's the cause of marital infidelity? Is it possible to make amends after the fact? What kind of people have affairs anyway? Listen in on a conversation with Amy Ledin for an incredible story of heartbreak and redemption.
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We know teachers are underpaid, and severely undervalued in general. But what does that look like from a teacher's perspective? Can we do anything moving forward to better our education system? Linda An shares her experience from teaching in three different countries.
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Have you ever talked to someone who has had a miscarriage? Chances are, you most likely did... or didn't, because you didn't know what you should say. Hear Tonia Jackson O'Neill tell her story about the struggle she went through, and what she learned from the process.
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It's easy to think that there's only reason why any woman would get breast implants. You'd be wrong. Tune in to this episode as Laura Krosky tells her story, and sheds light on the other perspective.
It's not easy being a young woman in this world, unsure of who to become or what's valued by society. What does the struggle actually look like? How do you come out on the other side, confident and secure? Join in as world champion athlete, Alexis Ocampo, shares her story.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Truth is, the majority of our society doesn't notice the abuse going on around us. Those that do, often don't know how to begin addressing the issue. Take the first step by listening to this episode with Angela Warner, abuse survivor, and advocate against domestic violence.
Queer, non-binary, demi-boy. What does all that really mean? Is it even necessary? Get some answers in this episode, featuring Dillon C. Harvey.
What happened to a man that he lost 100+ pounds? Why is this time different from the other two times he lost over 80 pounds? The REAL solution to obesity? Tune in to this episode with Josh Cannelora.
How's life with one foot? What's the proper way to address--and not address--someone with a missing limb? Are hunters inherently evil, exuding a murderous intent wherever they go? Listen in as Tate Hale addresses all those things, and then some.
Why can't depressed people "just get over it"? Do they have to be so unhappy ALL the time? What's it actually like to be depressed? Listen in as Jacob Russell shares about his own struggle with mental health, and how to understand others around you who might be suffering.
What's it like to face an unexpected, life-threatening illness in your twenties? What does it take to endure the struggle, and come out fighting on the other side? Listen in as Matt Ode shares about how he battled testicular cancer, and the man he became through the process.
Are you "too old" to try something new? What about something as seemingly intense as competitive body building? Why are they so tan on stage anyway...? Join us as we hear from new business owner and competitive body builder, Won Dolegowski.
Tune in as Paul Kim, founder of Dichotomy, shares briefly about the positive impact and change he wants to bring about in society.