On Everything with Jordan Lewis

What's good family? On this episode of On Everything I chop it up with my friend and fellow lover of deep conversations, Mohamed Qani. We discuss the challenges that men have with emotional vulnerability and share our personal perspectives on emotions and the work we've done to get more in touch with our internal worlds. Such a rich discussion. Enjoy!

What's going on y'all? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with my good friend Kyleigh Krepel. Kyleigh is an aspiring life coach and a committed pursuer of personal growth and development, and she joins me to discuss just that. We talk about emotional intelligence, personal growth and her specific recent experience with the Boston Breakthrough Academy. So many gems in this one. Enjoy!

What's going on family? On this episode of On Everything I emerge from my six month hiatus to give y'all an update on what's been going on in my world over the past several months. I discuss changes in my relationship, growth I've experienced in therapy and more. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything I am joined by my younger sister and brother, Kaitlyn and Jalen Lewis. They join me on the podcast for the first time together to discuss our sibling dynamic and the many things we've learned growing up together. Had so much fun with this one. Enjoy!

What's up family? On this episode of On Everything I come to you solo to unpack some thoughts I have on the idea of healing. I discuss my personal journey with unpacking shame and trauma through therapy and the importance of starting your own healing journey. Enjoy!

What's up family? On this episode of On Everything I sit down for a conversation with Langston Jones. As a community advocate in a number of capacities and a member of the LGBTQ community, Langston has a unique story and perspective when it comes to identity formation. In honor of my recent interest in masculinity, Langston joins me to discuss his attitudes toward masculinity and the importance of finding confidence and space to express oneself freely. Enjoy!

What's up family? On this episode of On Everything I am joined once again by my good friends Christian and Ron to discuss masculinity. Inspired by the work of Jason Wilson, I wanted to have a conversation about the nuances of manhood and how the three of us are navigating the challenges that come with establishing a strong and healthy sense of masculinity. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything I welcome my friend Chris Moreno. Chris is a fitness coach here in the Kansas City area who lives and breathes fitness. We discuss his story of how we came to fitness, his mindset toward chasing challenges and the benefits outside of the physical that he has experienced from his health and wellness journey. Chris is truly a force and we had a great discussion. Enjoy!

What's going on family? On this episode of On Everything I am solo and answering questions that I received from listeners. After participating in the Holstee reflection card game, I was inspired to do my own version with my listeners as an opportunity for people to get to know me. Enjoy!

What's up y'all? On this episode of On Everything I am joined once again by up and coming singer, songwriter, and producer Tre Mutava. Tre revisits the podcast to talk about this debut album, The Movies and the process of creating his first solo project. From growing pains in the creative process to sharing the vulnerabilities of his story, Tre and I discuss the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful about how The Movies came to be. Enjoy!

What's up everybody? On this episode of On Everything I get together with my good friend Travis Conner to have a discussion about the mind and consciousness. Travis is a military veteran and long-time practitioner and advocate for consciousness work, and we sit down to talk about his journey to discovering this work, what it means to examine and question everything, and some key insights he's had as a result of his path to finding truth. A very thought-provoking conversation here. Enjoy!

What's good family? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with TaJae Lloyd and Jovi Taylor. TaJae and Jovi are both healers who use techniques such as yoga, meditation and other practices to promote spiritual growth for themselves and others. We discuss our personal growth journeys and some of the key learnings we've experienced on our healing paths. Loved this conversation with these two. Enjoy!

What's good family? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with Jalonie Holloway and Bianca Fennix. As Black women, Jalonie and Bianca have unique perspectives about coming of age in America, and they join me to share their stories and discuss the complexities of being Black women. A crucial conversation on this one. Enjoy!

What's good family? On this episode of On Everything I welcome my guy Shaan Domo. Shaan is a childhood friend of mine and an up and coming hip-hop artist and he joins me to talk about his journey to finding music, how he found his authenticity within the creative process, his newest musical project and much more. We had a great time catching up and it was a beautiful conversation. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with Masha Mackey. Masha is the creator of OCD: Organize, Create & Design, an interior design company focused on creating peaceful spaces that promote mental wellness. Masha shares her story of overcoming a challenging childhood, taking control of her mental health, and creating a business to promote a happier and healthier community. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything my good friend Sarah Neher revisits the podcast for a discussion on philosophy, religion and new age spirituality. We discuss postmodernism, the changes that have taken place in the American Christian church, and the new forms of spiritual practices that have emerged due to these changes. A very engaging discussion in this one. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything, I welcome Markita Mays. Markita is a licensed clinical social worker currently working with the Child Trauma Research Program in Oakland, California. There, she provides child-parent psychotherapy with children who experience various forms of trauma and works with families to process difficult experiences. We get together to discuss what child-parent psychotherapy is, the importance of working through trauma, and much more. Enjoy!

What's up everybody? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with one of my best friends and fellow counselor, Nina Tzianos. Nina is a licensed professional counselor in the Kansas City area, and we get together to discuss the importance of self care. From understanding our personal warning signs of burn out to specific ways to engage in self care, we really cover the whole nine yards. We even touch on a specific therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and its benefits as a self care tool. So many good takeaways from this discussion. Enjoy!

What's up family? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with my guy Caleb Adegoke. Caleb is a student in the Masters of Arts in Counseling program at Mid-America Nazarene University and a Clinical Intern at KC Well Co. in Kansas City. We link up to talk about our experiences working within residential mental health facilities, Caleb's journey to the mental health field, and the importance of solidifying our identity to obtain peace and clarity in life. So many gems in this one y'all. Enjoy! 

What's up family? On this episode of On Everything I welcome Wren Quinn. Wren is a somatic practitioner and energy healer in the Kansas City area who specializes in helping clients process trauma within the body. We talk about energy work, her journey to discovering the benefits of somatic practice for herself and others, and how spirituality plays a role in her work. A really beneficial conversation here. Enjoy! If you liked this conversation and are curious about energy healing, head over to ABOUT WREN | Wren V. Quinn and check out the many services that Wren offers!

What's going on people? On this special release episode I'm back with my guys Christian and Ron, and we welcome our good friend Mookie Adegoke to continue our conversation on being Black men in America. Mookie and I are both therapists, so we focus this second discussion on mental health and our experiences that have shaped our views about emotions, therapy and mental health in general. We had such a great discussion. Enjoy!

What's up everybody? On this episode of On Everything I chop it up with my friend and colleague, Jae Jae Shaw. Jae Jae is a licensed therapist in Chicago, Illinois and we get together for a discussion about his journey into the mental health field, the importance of therapy and how to create safe space for loved ones. Tons of good stuff in this one y'all. Enjoy!

What's good y'all? On this episode of On Everything I have on my son Easton Lewis. After turning 9 years old, Easton said he had some things he wanted to say to the world, so here we are. We talk about what he learned in the year 2020, his thoughts on having me as a parent, and some of his favorite comics he has created. I love this kid and I'm sure y'all will get a kick out of him too. Enjoy!

What's good people? On this special release episode of On Everything I chop it up with two of my best friends, Christian Willingham and Ron Acsenvil to discuss our unique experiences around being Black men. We discuss our upbringings, what we've had to navigate while solidifying our identities, and finding strength in our Blackness. Very important conversation for these times we're in. Enjoy!

What's up y'all? On this episode of On Everything I have a conversation with Margi Nisly. Margi is a Transition Advocate with Youthrive, wife, mother of two and lover of all things personality, so it was only right that we got together to talk about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). Margi takes me step by step through the different components of the MBTI and we share about our type and some of the things we've learned about ourselves as a result of discovering our MBTI types. Enjoy!  If you liked our discussion about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and want to learn more about your type, visit Free Personality Test | 16Personalities. 

What's good everybody? On this episode of On Everything I welcome Brett Coffman. Brett is a former high school teacher turned friend and colleague of mine, and he has a long and respected resume when it comes to education. As a history teacher of 17 years and and 8 year administrator, Brett has experienced all the ins and outs of the education system and he schools me on how education has impacted our current state of affairs in America. So much good stuff in this episode. Enjoy! 

What's good y'all? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with Aly Acevedo. Aly is a Kansas City-based poet and content creator and we discuss her evolution as a poet, her biggest writing influences, the creative process, and all things poetry in this engaging conversation. Enjoy! If you are a writer and are interested in improving your poetry skills with Aly, sign up for her Poetry Essentials online course at https://alyacevedo-courses.teachable.com/p/poetry-essentials/. 

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with my friend Madison Kent to have a conversation about the book, Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov. We give the male and female perspectives about some of the most interesting topics in the book, and discuss our take on a variety of relationship topics. Enjoy!

What's going on fam? On this special release episode of On Everything I get together with my brother Jalen and my guy Isaiah Kittrell to go over our bracket picks for the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Get your brackets ready and see how our picks compare to yours. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this episode of On Everything I welcome Jess Jones. Jess is a licensed therapist at Alsana, an eating disorder treatment center in St. Louis, Missouri. We connect to discuss what led us to pursue careers as therapists, the importance of healing from childhood wounds, attachment styles and the process of rebuilding your true self. Such a gem-filled conversation. Enjoy! If you liked our conversation about attachment styles and want to learn more about your attachment style, head over to The Attachment Project: Learn Attachment Theory From Experts and take their 5 minute quiz. 

What's good people? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with two of my great friends Devonte Bell and Cecret Matthews. We chop it up about the funny way Devonte and Cecret met, how they've managed to keep fun and friendship alive in their relationship, and the importance of building a relationship on your own terms. We had a blast recording this one, as evidence by all the laughter. Enjoy! 

What's up family? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with two of my favorite people in the world, Nina and Sarah Tzianos. Nina and Sarah have been good friends of mine for several years now and we get together to discuss their journey to coming out and the many lessons they've learned while building a healthy, same-sex marriage. I love these two so much and there's so many gems in this one. Enjoy!

What's good people? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with Tim Fritson. Tim is the lead pastor at Liberty Christian Fellowship Church in Liberty, MO and we have a great discussion about Christianity in today's world and share our experiences and viewpoints regarding organized religion and it's benefits and challenges. Had an awesome time with this one. Enjoy! If you liked what you heard from Tim, head over to https://www.lcfliberty.org/messages to hear a catalog of his sermons. 

What's good y'all? On this episode of On Everything I am joined by Cambria Mayes. As someone who experienced foster care as a child, Cambria shares her story and we discuss growing up in adverse situations, cultivating resilience, and the importance of continual healing. Such a powerful conversation. Enjoy!

What's good y'all? On this episode of On Everything I chat with Josh Solar, a breathwork teacher and long-time meditator. Josh shares his story of how he came to find meditation and breathwork, and we discuss how spirituality plays a role in the various practices that Josh and I do on a daily basis. Really good stuff in this one. Enjoy! If you liked what you heard and are interested in exploring breathwork and meditation for yourself, check out Josh's website at https://www.joshsolar.co/ and dig into some resources. 

What's up y'all? On this episode of On Everything I have my brother, Jalen Lewis and his girlfriend Skyler Britt. We discuss how white people can listen and learn from Black people and tools for navigating conversations about race. Such an open and honest discussion on this one. Enjoy!

What's up everybody? On this special release episode of On Everything I sit down with my friends Benjamin Davalos and Josh Solar to have a discussion about Disney's newest animated movie, Soul. We talk about some of our favorite aspects of the film and address public feedback about the overall reception of the movie as well. A really fun one right here. Enjoy!

What's good y'all? On this episode of On Everything Sarah Neher joins me once again to take a deeper dive into the Enneagram. We talk about discovering our types and the personal challenges and growth we've seen as a result of becoming aware of these types. A great follow up to our initial discussion. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this special release episode of On Everything I give a review of Eddie S. Glaude Jr.'s latest book, Begin Again: James Baldwin's America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own. I discuss the book's key messages and my personal take on the current state of America when it comes to race relations. A very timely reflection and a must listen. Enjoy!

What's going on people? On this episode of On Everything I welcome my good friend and former coworker, Sarah Neher. Sarah is the Director of Faith Formation and Congregational Life at Rainbow Mennonite Church and a certified yoga instructor. We discuss Sarah's journey to yoga, the importance of self-exploration and self-discovery, and Sarah also gives a quick introduction to the Enneagram. So much great stuff to chew on in this episode. Enjoy! If you're interested in learning more about the Enneagram, visit https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test to learn your type and read more! 

What's good y'all? On this special release episode of On Everything I sit down with Toni Gates, founder of Races United to talk about the work that she is doing through her organization to combat systematic racism in Kansas City. Enjoy! If you want to get involved with Races United, visit the Facebook page at Races United | Facebook and hit that "Like" button. If you want to participate in the KC Talks: Stories on Racism project and have stories to share about experiencing or witnessing racism in Kansas City, upload your videos here: https://bit.ly/3gJY63H

What's good y'all? On this special release episode of On Everything I sit down with both the men and women who participated in the previous relationship panels for our final joint relationship discussion. In this episode, we answer each other's questions in order to gain a better understanding of how the opposite sex views different relationship topics. This is the third and final installment of my special release, three-part series on relationship Q&A. Enjoy!

What's good y'all? On this special release episode of On Everything I reflect on the past year in honor of my 28th birthday and discuss some of the biggest lessons I learned during year 27. Enjoy!

What's good family? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with my guy Easton Koch. Easton is the creator of the Easton K. clothing brand and is one of the most creative and interesting people I know. We chop it up about fashion, the ins and outs of creating a clothing line, and inspiration in general. This one right here is one of the most intriguing conversations I've had to date. Enjoy! Check out Easton's clothing line at https://eastonk.com/ and snag you some gear! 

What's good fam? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with my sister Kaitlyn Lewis. We discuss how we connected and supported one another through relationship transitions during a similar point in our lives and how we found wisdom and opportunities to grow from the book, The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz. Such a great conversation with good insights to take into your current or next relationship. Enjoy!

What's up people? On this special release episode of On Everything I sit down with several wonderful ladies to chop it up about relationships. They answer questions from listeners and give the female perspective on relationship issues such as standards, conflict and compromise, commitment and marriage, and much more. This is the second installment of my special release, three-part series on relationship Q&A. Enjoy!

What's good everybody? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with Tre Mutava. Tre is a 18-year-old singer / songwriter from Lenexa, Kansas and he joins me to share his story of overcoming the adversities of the foster care system, how he found music as something to hold onto, how therapy has changed his life, and much more. Tre is such a talented and inspirational young man, and he drops a lot great gems in this one. Enjoy! If you're interested in checking out all of Tre's music, head over to https://smarturl.it/tre-mutava and give him a listen!

What's up people? On this special release episode of On Everything I sit down with several of my guys to chop it up about relationships. We answer questions from listeners and give the male perspective on relationship issues such as standards, conflict and compromise, commitment and marriage, and much more. This is the first installment of my special release, three-part series on relationship Q&A. Enjoy!

What's good family? On this episode of On Everything I welcome the beautiful and incredible Aubrey Eubanks. She is my girlfriend and we talk about our relationship story as well as some key lessons we've learned about maintaining a long distance relationship, staying true to oneself within a partnership, and communication. Enjoy!

What's good y'all? On this special release episode of On Everything I am joined by my guys Devonte Bell and Nate Kroeker. Devonte, Nate and I played basketball together at William Jewell College and we still share a love for basketball and especially, the NBA to this day. With the 2020 NBA season kicking off in just a few days, the three of us discuss our views on the current state of the league and some of our predictions about how the upcoming season will play out. Enjoy!

What's going on y'all? On this episode of On Everything I sit down with Jason Belz. Jason is a holistic fitness coach and founder of AGY Performance in Lenexa, Kansas. We discuss his story to greater well-being and establishing himself in the fitness world, as well as how he's cultivated a fitness space that brings mindfulness to athletic performance. Great stuff in this one y'all. Enjoy!  Check out Jason's website at http://www.gr8ru.com/ for more information about his fitness services and links to his social media pages.