Ben On Purpose
Ben On Purpose
Benjamin Annis
Built to discuss life and philosophies of teaching, learning, leadership, and decision-making.
Can You Feel the Grass?
Like it or not, social media is a monster and is eating us alive. So, why are we feeding it? In this episode, Ben discusses the difference between real and fake and maybe some steps to figure it out.
Nov 29, 2023
1 hr 4 min
Surviving the Gap
There's always a gap between what you expect and what you experience. Can you survive it?
Nov 21, 2023
34 min
Freezing - Managing Change, on Purpose
Seasons of change require work. In this episode, Ben discusses three stages of significant change (Unfreezing - Change - Refreezing) and shares how he has applied them over the last 18 months of his life.
Jun 29, 2023
44 min
Sensory Deprivation
In this episode, Ben discusses his experience with sensory deprivation tanks, the benefits of taking our thoughts captive, and the advantages that shutting down input can give us.
Mar 23, 2023
38 min
Tell a Different Story
In this episode, Ben discusses the process of changing your story through doing hard things.
Feb 21, 2023
45 min
Vampire Power
In this episode, I discuss the concept of vampire power and how it might apply to a new year, a new resolution, a new goal, or a resetting of the things we value.
Jan 24, 2023
47 min
The Other Side of the Door
In this episode, Ben shares insight into how to empathize with others and show genuine curiosity. Additionally, Ben shares a story about his time doing exterior home inspections after being laid off in his twenties, including the risk and communication skillsets that came with it.
Dec 13, 2022
42 min
Ab(using) the Machine: Getting the most out of what you've been given
In this episode, Ben lays out ideas concerning the dissonance between the mechanistic abilities and inabilities of our human bodies and the stress-inducing activities we place upon it. Additionally, Ben provides a way for individuals to think about their to approach stress, anxiety, and our attempts to be both productive and at peace.
Dec 5, 2022
43 min
Drawing Li(n)es: Is it Art or is it Lies?
Is this episode, Ben hosts Aubrey Vinke (friend and local artist) in studio to discuss the differences between true art versus what we typically experience daily, paying attention to how the consuming of either can affect our lives in positive and negative ways.
Nov 29, 2022
1 hr 28 min
Four Questions & Ben's Top 10 ThxGiving Movies
In this episode, Ben gives you four questions to frame a snapshot of your life today and utilize to your advantage tomorrow. Additionally, Ben shares his top ten Thanksgiving movies.
Nov 22, 2022
30 min
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