Sit Down with Benj Gershman

Compassionate Measures Podcast

Pull up a chair for an amazing conversation with Benj Gershman - founding member and bassist for the multi-platinum selling rock band, O.A.R.!

Benj begins by sharing what he believes are the underlying motivations behind O.A.R.’s long-standing commitment to charitable endeavors. He explains the birth of the band’s organization, Heard The World, and describes his own life-changing history with Operation Smile.

Benj’s podcast, What Could Be Bad launches its second season on October 10th, UN Mental Health Day! He speaks enthusiastically about Season 2, lets us in on a lesson he learned during his inaugural season, and even considers who might be a dream guest for a future episode.

Benj talks about his daily wellness practices on tour and lets us in on what’s coming up for O.A.R. (it involves new music and a big anniversary).

Finally, Benj describes how he’d like to change the world for his son and advice he might offer to him about helping others.

Visit Benj’s podcast page (What Could Be Bad) at whatcouldbebad.com and O.A.R.’s official website at liveoar.com.

Please visit Heard The World Fund (events.liveoar.com/heardtheworld) to learn more about their work, and to make a small donation. During our conversation, Benj mentioned Ryan Holiday’s book, The Obstacle Is On the Way, and podcast, The Daily Stoic.

To quote Benj - “Be good to yourself. Be good to others.”

Hear more rare conversations at Compassionate Measures dot org and invite another music friend to pull up a chair. Join our community on Facebook or Instagram. Thanks always to YOU for listening, to Benj Gershman who’s out there changing the world and to Chris Downey for putting it all together.