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Hersh Rephun The MESSAGE Therapist

Increasingly known as “The MESSAGE Therapist™”, Hersh Rephun is a veteran Copywriter & Brand Voice Expert who helps Founders, CEOs, and Consultants establish trust with their audience.

His people are the soulful movers for whom the next-figure may be in revenue or impact.

Hersh hosts multiple interview shows ranked in the Top 2% of Apple Podcasts globally (including YES, BRAND), and having played standup gigs across the country (Comedy Store, Comic Strip, Funny Bone, The Ice House…), he brings his stage presence to keynote talks the world over.

He is the Founder of HumanEyes, a personal interface for reviewing, editing, and elevating Ai-generated output.

Hersh’s mantra is, “Sell the Truth with Humor and Humanity”; this ethos runs through his talks, workshops, and intensives. Hersh is the author of SELLING THE TRUTH: We’re All Full of It, coming in early 2024.

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Mislabeled: Ryan Delena Skis The Slopes Of Self-Perception &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Mislabeled: Ryan DeLena Skis the Slopes of Self-Perception

Ryan DeLena and his dad Rob join Hersh to talk about labels, limits, and the true realization of potential on this episode of Truth Tastes Funny. When Ryan DeLena was five years old, he was placed in …

Ryan DeLena and his …

Ryan DeLena and his dad Rob join Hersh to talk about labels, limits, and the true realization of potential on this episode of Truth Tastes Funny. When Ryan DeLena was five years old, he was placed in a therapeutic school that relied on detrimental methods of behavior modification such as physical restraint. He was heavily medicated and four years later, was voluntarily committed to a mental hospital for further evaluation. His parents Rob and Mary Beth were counseled to place him in a group home. They refused. Today, Ryan is the youngest person to ski tour in the Arctic and Antarctic regions,…

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From Finance To Funny: Jim Flynn On Life, And It'S Not Brain Surgery &Raquo; Cover 1 2
From Finance to Funny: Jim Flynn on Life, and it's Not Brain Surgery

Jim Flynn shares his remarkable journey from the Finance world to becoming a successful author. Following a life-altering brain surgery, Jim found a new perspective and direction in life, leading him …

Jim Flynn shares his…

Jim Flynn shares his remarkable journey from the finance world to becoming a successful author. Following a life-altering brain surgery, Jim found a new perspective and direction in life, leading him to write bestsellers. The conversation delves into his influences, decisions, and the intersection of finance and writing. Jim and Hersh discuss their writing styles, comedy, and the evolution of jokes. They reflect on the comedy profession and Jim's future plans. The episode also offers writing tips and emphasizes professionalism. Jim's personal Growth, influenced by surgery, Aging, and Family, i…

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Balancing Goals And Distractions: Tina Collura'S Advice For The New Year &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Balancing Goals and Distractions: Tina Collura's Advice for the New Year

Tina Collura, an award-winning Productivity and Business Development Coach who leverages 14+ years of entrepreneurial expertise to drive businesses from surviving to thriving. Through personalized con…

Tina Collura, an awa…

Tina Collura, an award-winning Productivity and Business Development Coach who leverages 14+ years of entrepreneurial expertise to drive businesses from surviving to thriving. Through personalized consultations, she helps business owners develop growth models that will help them secure deals and triples entrepreneurs' income swiftly. As a dynamic Keynote Speaker, Tina shares insights globally on business development and productivity. She's not just a consultant but a dedicated strategic partner empowering entrepreneurs on their path to success. Connect with Tina https://www.seeyourselfgrow.co…

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David Weiss On Questioning Reality And Rediscovering Personal Power &Raquo; Cover 1 2
David Weiss on Questioning Reality and Rediscovering Personal Power

David Weiss, also known as Flat Earth Dave, dives into the depths of alternative cosmology in this episode. He challenges the conventional understanding of space, gravity, and Earth's movement, sparki…

David Weiss, also kn…

David Weiss, also known as Flat Earth Dave, dives into the depths of alternative cosmology in this episode. He challenges the conventional understanding of space, gravity, and Earth's movement, sparking a discussion on the reliability of scientific evidence and expert credibility, including figures like Neil deGrasse Tyson. David and Hersh explore the purpose and logic behind various conspiracy theories, including control theories and the significance of the Georgia Guidestones. They emphasize the importance of questioning reality, understanding societal power dynamics, and overcoming fear to …

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Navigating Burnout And Finding Purpose With Jean-Francois Lappas &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Navigating Burnout and Finding Purpose with Jean-Francois Lappas

"JF" burned-out and quit his 6-fig corporate job during the pandemic. He then reset his whole life, and has since been Investing his time and savings into building a business he’s truly passionate a…

"JF" burned-out and …

"JF" burned-out and quit his 6-fig corporate job during the pandemic. He then reset his whole life, and has since been investing his time and savings into building a business he’s truly passionate about. He believes that, for an individual to be truly happy, they must be supported in exploring all possible ways to self-realize. That's why - through his Coaching platform, wabya - he aims to bring self-actualization to 1 billion people by 2033. Connect with JF https://www.linkedin.com/in/jflappas/ (LinkedIn) https://www.linkedin.com/company/wabya (wabya LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/…

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Thomas R Wilson On Sensory Friendly Initiatives And Emotional Processing In Youth &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Thomas R Wilson on Sensory Friendly Initiatives and Emotional Processing in Youth

Inspired by his own experiences as a member of the Neuro-diverse and Mental Health community, Thomas R Wilson is a professional Advocate, Writer, Consultant, Business Owner, and Sensory Friendly Event…

Inspired by his own …

Inspired by his own experiences as a member of the Neuro-diverse and Mental Health community, Thomas R Wilson is a professional Advocate, Writer, Consultant, Business Owner, and Sensory Friendly Event Specialist. In this episode of Truth Tastes Funny, Hersh sits down with Thomas to discuss his work, which involves an empathic and person-first mindset that works to empower and uplift community voices. Connect with Thomas: https://linktr.ee/ndttrpg (0:00) Introduction and the importance of processing Emotions (0:31) Introduction to the Truth Tastes Funny podcast (0:51) Introducing guest Thom…

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Dame Clarissa Burt On Self-Esteem, Resilience, And Mental Health Challenges &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Dame Clarissa Burt on Self-Esteem, Resilience, and Mental Health Challenges

Dame Clarissa Burt is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker and former supermodel and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show! …

Dame Clarissa Burt i…

Dame Clarissa Burt is an internationally acclaimed award-winning media personality, producer, director, writer, author, public speaker and former supermodel and winner of the Celebrity Survivor show! With hundreds of television and film credits to her name, this Who’s Who of International and American Women brings over 35 years of Entertainment industry experience in both International and American markets. Clarissa is the Founder and CEO of In the Limelight Media, a multi-media platform consisting of video, a podcast and a digital magazine. Her shows can be seen on YouTube. and her podcas…

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The Power Of Belonging, Self-Acceptance, And Family Health With Jeff And Liz Spitzer &Raquo; Cover 1 2
The Power of Belonging, Self-Acceptance, and Family Health with Jeff and Liz Spitzer

GET YOUR HEAD & HEART IN THE GAME! In this episode, Hersh welcomes Jeff and Liz Spitzer from Head Heart Health to discuss belonging and self-acceptance. Jeff and Liz share their journey in service…

GET YOUR HEAD & …

GET YOUR HEAD & HEART IN THE GAME! In this episode, Hersh welcomes Jeff and Liz Spitzer from Head Heart Health to discuss belonging and self-acceptance. Jeff and Liz share their journey in service-oriented business and coaching, highlighting the importance of positive recognition and emotional health in families. The conversation covers distinctions between emotional and mental health and the role of thoughts, feelings, and actions in health coaching. They also touch on aging, recent health research, Exercise benefits, and online vs. in-person connections, ending with advice on making incr…

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Ashish Kothari On Neuroplasticity, Joy, And Mindful Living &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Ashish Kothari on Neuroplasticity, Joy, and Mindful Living

C'MON GET HAPPY!!! Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations make flourishing their competitiv…

C'MON GET HAPPY!!! A…

C'MON GET HAPPY!!! Ashish Kothari is an executive coach, author, consultant and founder of Happiness Squad, a company focused on helping individuals and organizations make flourishing their competitive edge and operate at their fullest potential. In his best-selling book, “Hardwired for Happiness,” Ashish outlines an easy-to-follow recipe that can help anyone increase joy, health, Love and meaning in their lives. Prior to starting Happiness Squad, Ashish Kothari was a Partner at the global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company and spent over two decades helping thousands of…

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Heroines, Mysticism, Villains, And Modern Parallels With Douglas Burton &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Heroines, Mysticism, Villains, and Modern Parallels with Douglas Burton

We've got a treat for our lovers of storytelling! Hersh sits down with Douglas A. Burton, a novelist and storyteller whose various works emphasize heroic women in fiction. Doug’s debut historical no…

We've got a treat fo…

We've got a treat for our lovers of storytelling! Hersh sits down with Douglas A. Burton, a novelist and storyteller whose various works emphasize heroic women in fiction. Doug’s debut historical novel, "Far Away Bird," brought Byzantine Empress Theodora to life through an intimate biographical account. The novel collected numerous awards including gold medals for the IBPA’s Best New Voice in Fiction, Readers’ Favorite Historical Personage, and eLit’s Best Historical Fiction eBook. Far Away Bird was also a finalist for the Montaigne Medal (Eric Hoffer Book Award) and Screencraft’s Ci…

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Lawrence Dunning: Reinventing Life Through Martial Arts &Amp; Business &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Lawrence Dunning: Reinventing Life through Martial Arts & Business

Lawrence Dunning joins Hersh to discuss reinvention through martial arts and business. They explore dreams, work-life integration, valuing time, and building client Relationships. Lawrence shares insi…

Lawrence Dunning joi…

Lawrence Dunning joins Hersh to discuss reinvention through martial arts and business. They explore dreams, work-life integration, valuing time, and building client relationships. Lawrence shares insights on early career success, ambition, and the role of intrinsic goals in personal growth. The episode also covers defining 'enough' for life satisfaction, staying present amidst digital distractions, and embracing Fatherhood. Lawrence reflects on adapting career paths, the impact of grandparenthood, and balancing different forms of wealth, concluding with thoughts on personal evolution and gen…

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Embracing Discomfort: Debra Stone On Global Perspectives, Adaptability, And Happiness &Raquo; Cover 1 2
Embracing Discomfort: Debra Stone on Global Perspectives, Adaptability, and Happiness

In the wake of a heated and emotional US election cycle, Hersh sits down with international executive Debra Stone to talk through the business and personal cultures at play, from America to Europe and…

In the wake of a hea…

In the wake of a heated and emotional US election cycle, Hersh sits down with international executive Debra Stone to talk through the business and personal cultures at play, from America to Europe and beyond. The Founder & Managing Partner of Prism Coaching, Debra holds a master’s in business management from Boston University. After more than a decade in the US service sector industry, working for publicly traded companies (Verizon), she pursued a career in executive leadership for international organizations in the Europe and MEA region. Debra held senior leadership roles in the comme…

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