Less canceling. More curiosity. Each episode explores the questions people think, but don't ask, due to cultural hypnosis or being taboo. The mission here is to inspire curiosity by exploring nuance & breaking free from the bubble of the algorithm. Each conversation is wildly different than the last, so bring your ADD & your earbuds & have a look around! You'll hear subjects like mental health, health & wellness, biohacking, adult friendship, finances, science & technology, true stories, cul ...
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What is INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS? A no-holds-barred, raw and unfiltered deep dive into all things K-12 education, co-hosted by Michael Sonbert (Founder) and Antonio Vance (Chief Schools Officer) from Skyrocket Education.
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Welcome to "Totally Athens" where we celebrate the vibrant culture and unconventional charm of Athens, Georgia. Whether you're an Athens local looking for new adventures or a visitor planning an unforgettable trip, "Totally Athens" is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in the Classic City. Hosted by Meredith McLucas, proud Athenian since 1995. Join Meredith for casual, engaging conversations with Athens' coolest characters, local businesses, talented musicians, and creative makers ...
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The best-ever episodes of the only lifestyle design podcast for squirrel brains and shiny object lovers. Live joyously on YOUR terms, make money from your art, and flip the bird to all of the awful-sounding things society says we're supposed to do.
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Bringing you inspiration to live a more creative lifestyle. Because our favorite people are the ones that choose the path less traveled. This podcast is aimed to shift your perceptions on how you approach life, creativity, and success. Hosted by Internationally acclaimed Fine Artist, entrepreneur, and Dad: Jay Alders Jay interviews Entrepreneurs, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Artists, CEO's, Rockstars, Writers, Creative Visionaries, and Professional Extreme Athletes to share with you new way ...
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Ever Question What Your Purpose Is? Why You Are Here? What's the Meaning of All this? That Burning Feeling of there Being something More..... Well This Is For You - Because that Feeling is Satisfiable; I wouldn't Let it Go. Format: Conversations with Unique People in Spiritual Experiences of Life which push the Barriers of Our Reality. Topics Include (But not Limited): Reality, Mental Illness, Spiritual Awakenings, Aliens, Ancestral Karma, Energy Healing, Psychic Abilities, Astral Projection ...
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Your world is evolving—find out how with Carter Phipps, co-author of the Wall St. Journal bestseller Conscious Leadership. He’s an optimist, a generalist, and an integrative thinker. Now he has an excuse for his insatiable book-buying habit—a show that explores the movements, trends, people, and ideas that are shaping the future. Phipps is also author of Evolutionaries, and cofounder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution. Through in-depth interviews and occasional rants and reflections, th ...
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Broadcast Seeding brings you future food for thought on religion, culture, and teaching. If there’s something folks are afraid to bring up at the dinner table, Dr. Richard Newton discusses it here with today’s most provocative thinkers.
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Podcast taking an in depth look behind the scenes of the West End musicals released on the Stage Door label. Speaking with the cast and creatives involved in bringing those productions to the stage.
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A collection of conversations with people that I have had the pleasure of crossing paths with throughout my life to date surrounding CrossFit, fitness, endurance challenges, and life. An evolution of my own mind, thought processes, and my personal journey of continuing to become who I am as a person.
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Sean Lawlor: Navigating the Psychedelic Renaissance
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Today, we are in the middle of a sea change in the perception and use of psychedelics unlike anything that has occurred in recent decades and probably going back many centuries, at least in Western history. In fact, one probably has to go back to the early Christian era to see psychedelics so commonly used and accessible. And while there are a lot …
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Send us a Text Message. Kinga Philipps is a journalist, TV presenter & shark conservationist who’s spent over two decades combining conservation & media conversation. You may recognize her from Discovery’s Shark Week shows Tiger Queen or Sharks in Paradise. In this episode, she shares how one village went from shark finning to shark preservation, t…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr Kate Mangino is a gender expert with a PhD in human rights & social development and the author of the book, Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home. In this episode, we unpack the tradwife trend to ask is it a harmless personal choice resulting from the options born of feminism or giant steps backwards for the w…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Bill Schutt, Author is a PhD zoologist, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Long Island University & a research associate at the American Museum of Natural History. He’s also the author of Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans. In this episode, we cover the history behind we think of those with bad teet…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Joan Ifland explains how the history of processed foods has led to an obesity or overweight percentage of 70% of Americans! She defines processed foods, explains the business model behind the messaging, the science of your brain's reaction to the foods & how quitting these can revive your taste buds & thought clarity. Sh…
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Send us a Text Message. At 7 years old, Erdne Ombadykow’s parents sent him from his birthplace of Philadelphia to live at a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery where he would spent most of his childhood learning Buddhism. He was then recognized by the 14th Dalai Lama as the current reincarnation of the Buddhist saint, mahasiddha Tilopa and was tasked with l…
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Send us a Text Message. Mark Wood is a polar explorer, a title normally associated with big ego and fame as core motivations. In this episode; however, he shares his personal motivational evolution of going from a place of ego to one of wonderment. He shares how this shift lead him to teaching children via livestream from the death zone of Mt Evere…
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Ep. 248 | Surviving the Troubled Teen Industry: Separating Identity from Experience [REMASTERED]
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Send us a Text Message. Because of his out-of-control behavior, Rocky Kandola’s parents sent to a nightmarish WWASP teen rehab center in Mexico, where he served an indefinite sentence with an arbitrary points system. He describes how this was the beginning of a cycle of abuse, imprisonment & bad decisions, but not the end of his life. Hear how he s…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard trained psychiatrist who began to experience a host of mystery symptoms in her 40s, including fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, and IBS. When she got relief after experimenting with her diet, she began her path of nutritional studies & later became a nutritional psychiatrist. In …
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Send us a Text Message. Bayarsaikhan Ganzorig grew up in Mongolia in the Ger District without running water or electricity, a type of shanty town established by nomadic herders who fled from the countryside after their herds were victims to one of the latest weather events to plague the area. And my next guest is someone who is eager to share all s…
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Send us a Text Message. Rob Baedeker is the co-author of What to Talk About: On a Plane, at a Cocktail Party, in a Tiny Elevator with Your Boss's Boss. In this episode, he shares how to break free of the sleep-inducing conversation templates we’ve all had on repeat, deal with awkward political discussions & keep the conversational spark alive with …
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Renowned Athens photographer Jason Thrasher articulates the evolution of his acclaimed book "Athens Potluck," his launch into the wedding business, and some of his favorite places in Athens, GA. Part 2 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherphoto.com/ Instagram: @thrasherphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thrasherphotode…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Steven Radowitz completed his MD at Chicago Medical School, worked in general medicine & HIV/AIDS units & was Medical Director of an alcohol & opioid detox & treatment unit. His traditional path was disrupted after seeing remarkable & measurable medical outcomes with patients who got psychedelic treatment. He has since r…
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Send us a Text Message. Vicki Robin is considered the mother of the FIRE movement & has appeared on hundreds of shows, including Oprah & Good Morning America. She’s the co-author of the international best-seller, Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Achieving Financial Independence. Here we explore the heart-side o…
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Prominent Athens photographer Jason Thrasher chronicles the journey that brought him to his life in Athens, GA, the remarkable experiences in India that inspired his exhibition Kashi Washi, and the myriad of incredible mentors and influential people who guided him along the way. Part 1 of 2. Follow Jason Thrasher: Thrasher Photo: https://thrasherph…
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Ever wondered how a simple idea can revolutionize an industry? Meet Hunter Joslin, the surfing Entrepreneur and Founder of Indo Board, a game-changer in fitness and sports. My chats with Hunter, a long-time friend, are always fun and insightful. I'm glad I finally got Hunter on the podcast to talk about his incredible journey. Hunter’s Early Days: …
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. John Abramson was a family physician for 20 years who left his practice in 2002 to devote himself to researching the commercial takeover of medical knowledge. He has since served as an expert in medical litigation, served as a consultant to the FBI & US Dept of Justice & authored two books – Overdosed America & Sickening…
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Bobby Azarian: The Beauty of Evolutionary Thinking
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On this episode of Thinking Ahead, we’re discussing one of my favorite subjects, evolution. Bobby Azarian is a cognitive neuroscientist, a science journalist, and a true evolutionary. His book The Romance of Reality explores the evolution of the universe and life, purpose, complexity, and consciousness with rich vision that far transcends the all-t…
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Send us a Text Message. Breanna Wilson is a freelance travel writer & photographer who found out her travel plans got Corona canceled mid-flight & ended up being stuck in the country of Georgia. She shares how her first trip to Mongolia started with a photo on Instagram, agreeing to ride wild horses & what it’s like to live with nomadic Mongolian f…
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Capturing a Calling for Coffee with Charlie Mustard
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Dive into the world of coffee with Charlie Mustard from Jittery Joe's. Charlie shares his journey from aspiring veterinarian to master coffee roaster, detailing his early days in Athens, GA and his unexpected path into the coffee industry. Join us for an insightful conversation about coffee, community, and following your passion. Follow Charlie Mus…
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Send us a Text Message. Laura & Aaron Beck were devoted parents who, like many, were in the habit of judging other parents who left their child in the back seat of a car until the day it happened to them. In this episode, Laura shares the circumstances leading up to the accident, her new perspective on parenting, how you can prevent hot car infant …
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Kurt Pellegrino’s Unstoppable Journey To The UFC and Beyond: Dyslexia, Bullies & Fatherhood
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Former UFC Fighter, instructor, entrepreneur, and world-renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial artist Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino. In this interview Kurt opens up about his battles with dyslexia and bullying, and how his mindset has helped him on and off the mats. Early Life and Dyslexia Kurt faced significant challenges from a young age. Born with seve…
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Ep. 239 | Does Diet Matter if You Have to Take Insulin Anyway?
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Andrew Koutnik is a diabetes researcher who's lead 2 NASA investigations, a project for the United States Special Ops Command and assisted on projects for department of defense, DARPA and the Office of Naval Research. He's also a type 1 diabetic. He's currently a research scientist at the Sansum Diabetes Research Institu…
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The Disco Rap Revolution with Hip-Hop Group Bungalow Collect
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Leave Us a Review Bungalow Collect hit the hip-hop scene and went viral with their unique sound that they refer to as, "Disco Rap". I sat down with the four man hip-hop group Bungalow Collect to talk about their journey to becoming a unified musical force that’s catching the ears of listeners across platforms like TikTok. Marcus Isiah, Zay Suav, Rs…
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Send us a Text Message. Kimmy Seltzer is a mental health therapist turned confidence counselor, stylist & dating strategist. In this episode she shares how her own hot mess moment & an encouraging retail employee helped her transform the way she saw herself as well as the paradox of building the experience of confidence when you don’t have any expe…
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Ep. 237 |Black Man Who Attends KKK Rallies: Race & Friendship
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Send us a Text Message. Daryl Davis is a musician & author. He’s also a black man who chooses to be friends with Klansmen. Over his lifetime, he has inspired over 200 Klu Klux Klan members to give up their robes. In this episode he shares about the boyscout parade where he got a race reality check, FBI files, the connection between travel & racism,…
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Send us a Text Message. Elliot Justin, MD is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians & worked in Emergency Medicine for 26 years. He’s now the CEO of Firm Tech, a medical technology start up. He & his team have developed a smart watch for your penis to help men assess ED & cardiovascular risk. In this episode, he explains the conne…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Jason Brennan is a Flanigan Family professor at Georgetown Business School who agrees that democracies outperform most historical alternatives, but suggests that some form of Epistocracy (meaning the rule of the knowledgeable) could be worth experimenting with. In other words, the more of an informed voter you are, the m…
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Living a Multifaceted Creative Life: Musician John Harvey on Being a Renaissance Man in the Digital Age
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Leave Us a Review I was first introduced to my good friend John Harvey by our mutual bro Dave Fowler. At the time, John was the guy who was thumping away on the bass guitar with the emo band Secondhand Serenade. During his touring days, John also played with artists like Jessie James Decker, Jackson Harris, Williams Honor, Natalie Stovall to name a…
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Send us a Text Message. Former ecstasy dealer, Jason Edwards, tells his story of what led to prison, the types of people you find there & the mindsets that can pull you in & lift you out. You’ll also hear about the day he walked out of prison, how he won over the trust of his boss & now owns a million-dollar business. Stay to the end where he share…
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Ep. 233 | Pulling Back the Curtain on Podcasting (Behind the Scenes)
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is a relaxed hybrid conversation/interview with Scott Johnson, the host of What Was That Like, a true crime fan favorite with over 10 million downloads. Scott recently invited me to co-host a weekly segment on his show, so I this episode is an introduction to him and a behind the scenes from both of us on what i…
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A Little Person With Big Ambitions: Christophe Zajac-Denek On Dwarfism, Navigating Societal Norms, Acting, Surfing, Self-Acceptance and Drums
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In this episode, host Jay Alders is joined by Christophe Zajac-Denek, an actor, musician, surfer, and disabilities advocate who brings a unique perspective on thriving with dwarfism. Christophe opens up about his journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and the significance of self-confidence in defying societal expectations. His story is a testament…
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Send us a Text Message. If you watched the Netflix special (un)well, you may have seen Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Rachel Bernstein, in the episode on Tantric Sex. She is a mental health professional specializing in cult psychology, manipulators & systems of control. In this episode, we discuss what defines a cult, who is most vulnerable to c…
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40 Years of Comedy: Inside the Mind of Brad Upton
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A conversation with Brad Upton, a comedian whose observational humor and unique view of the world have captivated audiences from cruise ships to comedy clubs for 40 years. In this episode, Brad reveals the intricacies of his comedic process and work ethic and talks about his inspiration as well as the disciplined craft of writing and performing. He…
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Send us a Text Message. At age 38 and only 8 weeks of training, Merry Morgan Holotik Henderson became 1 of the 4,700 people to summit Mt Everest & 1 of the 605 women. She shares how she went from non-athletic theatre nerd to mountaineer & what you don’t know about what it takes to get there. She shares what she learned about sherpa culture, how cer…
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Get your springtime scares here! Learn all about Hauntfest April Ghouls, one of the Classic City's newest and spookiest upcoming festivals, with founder Roseann Harpold. Follow Hauntfest: Website: http://www.hauntfest.us/ April Ghouls 2024 Tickets: https://mrh80504.wixsite.com/haunt-fest/buy-tickets Instagram: @hauntfest.athens Facebook: https://ww…
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Ep. 230 | Can a Sexless Marriage Survive?
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Send us a Text Message. What exactly is considered "sexless"? What are we counting as sex? What would cause someone to not want to have sex all of a sudden? These are all questions I unpacked with Xanet Pailet. She was a successful healthcare lawyer married to an attorney with two children. She lived in a beautiful home in NYC as well as a sexless …
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Get to know Melinda Edwards and Ken Manring of White Tiger as we go behind the scenes in the Athens dining scene, discover hidden hot spots and explore popular neighborhood hangouts in Boulevard/Normaltown and Watkinsville. Follow White Tiger: https://whitetigerathens.com/ https://whitetigerdeluxe.com/ Instagram: @whitetigerathens @whitetigerdeluxe…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Loretta Breuning is a PhD researcher & author. Since becoming unconvinced by prevailing theories on human behavior, she has researched everything from monkeys to the mafia. Now she’s not only helping people hack their brain, she’s shedding light on how the altruistic outlook may be popular, but ultimately damaging. In th…
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Ep. 228 | Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk: Purity Culture & Finding Your Weirdos [REMASTERED]
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Send us a Text Message. The highlight of teenage Tony Dushane’s existence was the short car ride with his crush as they were dropped off to preach door to door. In this episode, he shares the negative impact purity culture within the Jehovah’s Witness community had on his family, the awkward moments he can laugh at (& made a film from) & the advice…
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Catch up with entrepreneur and musician Seth Hendershot of Athens' celebrated coffee, bar and music venue Hendershot's. Seth reveals the inspiration behind his business and his unique perspective on the Athens music scene. Join us for an authentic conversation as we explore the harmonious blend of coffee, music, and community experience that define…
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Send us a Text Message. The message given at every commencement speech is, “Go into the world & make an impact!” This makes anyone who gone on to lead an ordinary life to feel like an extraordinary disappointment. Dr. Brandon Warmke is an Associate Professor & philosopher at Bowling Green University who believes that living a quiet life is not an u…
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#124 - Join me and Mia Magik, a modern ambassador of ancient wisdom who guides others in self-discovery and inner vision connection, which she calls "IntuWitchin." Through her teachings at The Academy of Magikal Artistry, she advocates for a more magikal, sustainable world. Her expertise is backed by certifications in 13 disciplines, including Hath…
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Send us a Text Message. By the time she was twelve, Carissa Phelps had run away from home, dropped out of school, and fled blindly into the arms of a brutal pimp. After years of being trafficked, she was able to escape, graduate from UCLA with a law degree and an MBA, and become an attorney working to help at-risk youth & end the infrastructure beh…
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Send us a Text Message. After selling a successful business, a series of serendipitous events led Matt Simpson to research Ayahuasca as a healing modality for trauma. The experience was so healing, that he never returned to the rat race or his addictions. He now coaches others on how to properly and responsibly use psychedelics to heal trauma and a…
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Behind the Drum Kit: Brooke Colucci's Rhythmic Revolution
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"Rock Angel" shares her personal and professional journey, reflecting on how her passion for drumming has shaped her life and career. Leave a Review Meet Brooke Colucci Brooke Colucci, also known by her hundreds of thousands of fans on social media as "Rock Angel" is a dynamic New York based professional drummer. In this episode we talk to her abou…
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Bruce Greyson was the protégé of Near Death Experience Researcher, Dr. Raymond Moody. Dr. Greyson was raised in a scientific household with no particular religion, his interest in near-death experiences was a scientific one that started when an unconscious patient of his described (in detail) a conversation he had with a…
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Send us a Text Message. Gary Arndt is a photographer, travel blogger & podcaster whose list of visited countries is so long, where he hasn’t been is actually a shorter list. In this episode, we challenge what exploring culture is and is not, the Parochial vs cosmopolitan mindset, how to save money & increase your human connection, his surprising mo…
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#123 - Join me and Jeff Harry, who combines positive psychology and play to heal workplaces, help teams build psychological safety and assist individuals in addressing their biggest challenges by embracing a play-oriented approach to work. Jeff has been featured in the NY Times, HuffPost, Shondaland, NPR, and more and has worked with Google, Micros…
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Ep. 222 | Pentecostals, Plant Medicine & Phenomena (Ryan Bledsoe & Nick Fermanides)
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation-style episode, I talk with the hosts of the Bledsoe Said So podcast, Ryan Bledsoe & Nick Fermanides. Ryan is the son of former guest & UFO experiencer, Chris Bledsoe. Their family & the strange phenomena happening at their home has been studied by NASA, the CIA, academics & the defense intelligence agenc…
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