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Send us a textPlastics. Plastics. Plastics. They are everywhere. We ingest them daily in our drinks and food. In this conversation Anne-Marie Bonneau and I discuss the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, its impact on the environment, and the importance of consumer awareness and legislative changes. We explore the challenges of recycling, the need for sustainable packaging, and the role of education in fostering a more responsible society. There is necessity for both individual and corporate responsibility in addressing plastic waste and the potential for innovation in sustainable practices. We discuss the role of corporations in perpetuating plastic use and the greenwashing tactics employed to shift blame onto consumers. Anne-Marie shares her personal journey of reducing plastic in her life, emphasizing the benefits of whole foods and sustainable practices. The discussion also covers practical tips for minimizing plastic waste, the importance of natural alternatives, and the systemic issues surrounding plastic production. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the need for collective action and awareness in addressing environmental challenges.Find her at the Zero-Waste Chef Support the show

Send us a textRalph Pezzullo was born in New York City. When he was five years old his father joined the Foreign Service of the State Department. His job took them to Mexico, South Vietnam, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Uruguay and Nicaragua. They lived in Saigon during the Tonkin Gulf Incident, the overthrow of Diem, a number of other coup d'etats and almost daily Vietcong terrorist attacks against Americans. After that, they survived three years gasping for air at 13,000 feet in La Paz, Bolivia during the time that Che Guevarra was trying to build a guerrilla base in that country. By 1980 his father was the US Ambassador to Nicaragua, and Ralph was there witnessing the first days of the Sandinista Revolution.These experiences molded him. He saw how political instability could throw peoples' lives into chaos and test their character. In his teenage years he became a sounding board for his father's opinions on how to best formulate and carry out US foreign policy.  Many of his friends were other diplomats, CIA agents, and military attaches. Through observing them, Ralph developed an appreciation of the unique kinds of challenges US representatives faced in nations where our interests and cultural perspective often sharply differed from theirs.In 2004, shortly after moving his family to Los Angeles, he received an email from a gentleman who said he was a clandestine US intelligence operative and wanted to collaborate with him. The book they wrote together about the CIA-led operation to overthrow the Taliban in late 2001, called Jawbreaker, was published in 2005 and appeared on numerous bestseller lists. Following Jawbreaker, he started to receive calls and emails from other former government officials – DEA and FBI agents, police detectives, Special Forces soldiers, and Navy SEALs – who had interesting stories to tell. He helped turn some of them into bestselling books, including Most Evil and Inside SEAL Team Six.All of these courageous individuals had experienced conflict and human suffering first hand, and had their core beliefs tested. Their views often clashed with policy makers, who saw the same conflicts through the lens of bureaucratic politics. Many of his co-authors had experienced the same phenomena – how time after time our political and culture myopia, or inability to fully grasp the importance of local history, language, and culture, had led to bad decision-making and caused us to be ineffective.His new book is called Stolen Elections: The Plot to Destroy DemocracyBased on a four-year investigation into election fraud by two top government whistleblowers, including CIA hero Gary Berntsen.Their conclusion: Enemies of the United States including Venezuela, Cuba, China and Serbia have been determining the results of elections in the U.S. since 2006 through the use of electronic systems that they have developed. Using these systems, they now manipulate the results of elections in 72 countries around the world.We discuss Ralph's unique upbringing in various war-torn countries, which shaped his worldview and understanding of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation delves into the importance of cultural understanding in international relations, the hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the implications of the military-industrial complex. He is also the host of the popular podcast Heroes Behind Headlines.Find out more at http://ralphpezzulloauthor.com/ Support the show

Send us a textHey folks, I haven't done a solocast in quite a while. You should expect more of these in the future. Short nuggets on subjects that need addressing.Here goes:We were born into humanity and then are indoctrinated into society. It's often like the square peg in the round hole. Society was born out of humanity to navigate life: laws, government, religions, institutions, the external of goods and services. What happens is often the homogenization of the individual.Whereas humanity is in the honoring of the individual and the collective to bring their gifts forward. Humanity is that broader self. Humanity is from nature or God or whatever you want to call it. So it doesn't adhere to the same rules. Humanity seeks meaning and connection. It's about love and fulfillment, not tearing others down or labeling. Humanity is the broader self, the broader perspectiveTake a listen. Support the show

Send us a textIs there another way to live other than the rat race? Are you feeling stuck and complacent? Frustrated?Here's a fun episode on freedom and being on the road. A rolling stone gathers no moss.Ever want to travel and see the world? Yuri has lived in over 20 countries. It all started on something called the nomad cruise, where other people were doing something similar. People who owned their time and owned their calendar, and were not location dependent.Yuri works remotely and often lives a higher quality of life. She makes the same money she would make in the States where she might only be getting by. Yet in some places the cost is 10x less.By living this way, one has the choice to reduce their workload and enjoy more activity, which equals more joy and fun, less stress. Not just living for the hustle and bustle.There are so many ways to live. Ours is not the only way. Far from it.How about:Late afternoon siestas in Spain where everything closes.Honking mopeds in Viet Nam just to say hello.In Argentina, fourth meals at midnight.Two hour lunches in Italy. For Yuri,  joy is found in the celebration of dance and music, especially Bachatta dance with a partner, is everywhere in Argentina, in the streets, lessons in the park. People old and young. For her, dancing is getting into the body with movement and flow. It is an unspoken language. Just surviving and want to travel? Get away from burnout, worries, and have more bandwidth for the life you want to live on Freedom Road. Support the show

Send us a textIt's the economy stupid. Well, it's a lot more than that. Is the economy rigged? We often make political decisions based upon economic situations. And what a perfect time for this episode to air as our economy is rapidly changing under Trump's new tariffs and the rollbacks of many beloved and necessary programs. *Please note, this interview took place beforehand, so we don't directly discuss that.*The government licenses corporations and sets the rules. Often the way the rich and powerful want the rules set. I call it corporate and political nepotism.Can we break the cycle? Will there be another recession? Will the economy crash?Inequality, subsides, corporate domination, taxation, it's a somber discussion about something that affects us all. How come corporate leaders complain about minimum wage and yet never complain about the maximum pay of CEO's? Economist Kris Feder got her Ph.D. from Temple University and taught economics at Bard College for over thirty years.She is a former board member of the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation and of the American Journal of Economics and Sociology.She contributed to two books: "Economics from the Ground Up: Public Revenue and the Structure of Production" and "Rent Unmasked: How to Save the Global Economy and Build a Sustainable Future." Support the show

Send us a textNew Year's resolution? Diet? Eat better for a few weeks, then go back to old habits? Well, maybe they aren't resolutions at all but wishful thinking.Resolution means to be resolved, a firm decision to do something or not. But what if deeper beliefs run contrary to that "resolution" preventing you from getting that better body or better life and not eating emotionally.Why keep going through that awful cycle of shame and diet, rinse and repeat?Something deeper is going on.  A perfect podcast to start off the new year.Today I speak with author Marla Mervis-Hartmann who wrote the best-seller BE-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your BodyShe is also the Tedx speaker of The Secret Ingredient to Feeling Good in your Body.We dig into the deeper associations we have with food.  When an emotion feels too big, we binge, and for that moment the emotion is met, but no healing has taken place. It can be a black hole of trying to fill this empty feeling. It becomes a pattern, a cycle. We socialize and celebrate with food, we console loss with food, and we eat food on the couch when we're run down. But what if we've moved on and don't require food for that? What if you heal those stressors within, healing the wound, healing that emotion that correlates to the eating? What if a resolution truly meant just that, to treat your body and self with healthy food and self-regulation? Instead, creating a day of eating well to succeed, in your body and in your life.What if we were free from those crutches and food could be your friend?This is a deeper conversation about food and emotions. Take a listen and share it with someone who might be struggling with food, feeling alone in this fight. Find our more about Marla Mervis-Hartmann at  https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/Also, receive a Free course Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating Mini Course: Seven Steps to Finding Freedom with Food https://goloveyourbodyloveyourself.com/emotionaleating Support the show

Send us a textKerrie Flanagan is a publishing insider and author. She and I discuss the do's and don'ts about writing. Traditional or Indie publishing against a rapidly changing landscape. How to create magazine articles that you can repurpose for other magazines.She is an accomplished author, writing consultant, instructor, and freelance writer with over 25 years of experience in the publishing industry. She has published hundreds of articles and is the author of The Writer's Digest Guide to Magazine Article Writing and creator of the online course, Magazine Writing Blueprint. She has also published over twenty books, including three sci-fi/fantasy series' co-authored under the pen name C.G. Harris and two romantic comedies with S.E. Reichert. Her expertise and passion for teaching writers has led her to present at writing conferences across the country and teaching continuing studies classes through Stanford University. When not writing she can be found outside enjoying the beautiful Rocky Mountains with fly-fishing, camping, hiking and spending time with family and friends. https://www.kerrieflanagan.comIf you're interested in writing, this show's for you.  Support the show

Send us a textGuy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 25, including acceptance to Harvard MBA and a scholarship from University of Arizona. Recognized for his innovations in building a macro-economic that out-performed the Federal Reserve and changed how economic models are built. After working with IBM and Burroughs in main frame computer manufacturing, his career led him to international Occidental Petroleum where he pioneered adoption of early-stage AI systems and supported business deals worth billions. A talented musician and composer, Guy has recorded multiple CDs and wrote songs published by Disney Records. His adventures led him from receiving cartel death threats in Latin America to shark diving in Moorea – from boardroom politics impacting early climate change studies to living on a 50-foot sailing yacht with a charter captain's license. Now, a multiple award winning author of thrillers, most often compared to Dan Brown, every one of his stories and characters pull from a rich life of diverse experiences grounded with deep, deep research.Every story is based on true events, history, technologies, or personal experiences. For example, both SWARM and The Last Ark feature the true story of a program that escaped NSA spy labs and confirmed by an FBI visit to his home. Guy strives to write books that thrill, educate, and inspire thoughtful dialogue on genuine issues facing humanity.Hold onto your seats listening to this one. Support the show

Send us a textIf you're looking for truth about climate science, this is a powerful and unbiased discussion with an expert in the field.Eban Goodstein is the Vice President for Environmental and Social Leadership at Bard College in in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. At Bard, Goodstein directs the Graduate Programs in Sustainability. Goodstein is the author of three books: Economics and the Environment, now in its ninth edition; Fighting for Love in the Century of Extinction: How Passion and Politics Can Stop Global Warming; and The Trade-off Myth: Fact and Fiction about Jobs and the Environment. Articles by Goodstein have appeared in among other outlets, The Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Land Economics, Ecological Economics, and Environmental Management. His research has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Scientific American, Time, The Economist, USA Today, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. He serves on the editorial board of Sustainability: The Journal of Record. Goodstein has coordinated many national and international climate educational engaging thousands of colleges, universities, and K-12 schools in solutions-based dialogue, most recently WorldWide Climate and Justice Education Week in April 2024.  Support the show

Send us a Text Message.Have people made you not believe in your dreams? Have they made you feel small and disempowered? Your dreams are not farfetched or pie in the sky, but the very reason you are here. My guest today is Dr. Lynn Carey. Take a listen to this poignant show during these troubling and confusing times.  Dr. Lynn Carey earned a doctorate in chiropractic and a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Life University. She has gone on chiropractic mission trips to Brazil and India where she discovered that there is only One-verse in this Universe and that is Love. During her years in private practice, she also realized that to be healthy, one needs to examine every area of their life. She loves to empower individuals to create their desired life of health, wealth, and self-expression. She's gathered a lot of insight learning to heal herself after suffering with sickness and pain for many years. Her journey began way before when she had two spinal surgeries for scoliosis in high school. Afterwards, she was constantly sick.Chiropractic was the first step in her healing journey and truly changed her life. In her 18 years practicing as a chiropractor, she saw that chronic stress was the main issue for most people not healing. Chronic stress came from not enough time, not enough money, and not having passion or purpose in life. She knows that creating a desired lifestyle is the key to ultimate well-being.Get her book or sign up for her emails with information on her Masterclass, Healthy Habits Coaching and Business Mentorship programs.Check out her Journey to Grace  https://www.creatingmydesiredlife.com Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Many of us suffer alone, in silence, with those negative thought loops keeping us stuck, small, afraid. But if you had a broken arm that got treated, there would be no shame in it. Shouldn't we treat the mental and physical the same? Mental health, or should I say mental well-being, we all hear so much about now and all need more of it. Just think if we were all mentally and emotionally well what the world would look like.Today we dive into this topic with Dr. Bonnie Wims, a prominent therapist in NYC who has her own very popular podcast, Therapy Deconstructed. Find out more about Dr. Bonnie WimsDon't suffer in silence any longer. Support the Show.

Systemic racism, kids of color forgotten by the system, and raised in a violent world with no escape,  and a country who's not asking deeper questions of itself. Join Daniel Berthold, philosophy professor from Bard College who teaches at a maximum security prison through the Bard Prison Initiative. There is also a documentary on this subject by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick entitled College Behind Bars.Please listen to this evocative conversation.  You won't think of this subject the same afterwards. Support the Show.

Lainie "Sevante" Wulkan, known as "The Food Oracle," is the visionary Founder of CIFT Center for Intuitive Food Therapy™. A wellness author, intuitive, and advanced energy healer, she has authored several bestselling books, including The Food Healing Oracle Deck® series and a chapter in Energy Healer's Oracle. With a Bachelor's in Food Science and Nutrition, Sevante combines her expertise with her intuitive gifts to help clients unlock subconscious beliefs and achieve mind-body-spirit wellness through high-vibrational eating. Her unique approach blends food healing, oracle readings, chakra activation, and sound healing.Sevante's teachings have reached students worldwide through accredited online certifications. Her upcoming Master Nature's Five Elements program will provide an in-depth exploration of living in harmony with the elements for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.As a spiritual recording artist, she has released the bestselling Gulf Coast Meditations series. Sevante also hosts the globally recognized NOURISH YOUR SOUL SHOW, featuring iconic guests like Deepak Chopra and Dr. Bruce Lipton, sharing insights on nourishing the soul. Support the Show.

This was such a great conversation. In today's show I speak with Kara Goodwin, the host of the Meditation Conversation Podcast. Meditation brings us back to the moment and can help transform our brain chemistry with certain techniques while being present can help calm many charged issues. Kara Goodwin is a meditation and spiritual transformation coach, host of The Meditation Conversation podcast, energy healer, and beekeeper. She was drawn to meditation after a tragic year which brought many losses in quick succession. It felt as though her whole reality shifted, and she dedicated herself to learning the art of meditation. Through her deepening practice of meditation she has opened herself up to a strong connection with Source. In the years since she has been meditating and guiding others on their journeys, she has uncovered latent energy healing capabilities and experiences frequent unexplainable phenomena (visions, journeys into multidimensional realms, inner knowings verified in the external environment, insights). She has had several powerful transcendental experiences where she has experienced her consciousness "outside of her body," as something much bigger than her "little self," and also had transcendental experiences where she viscerally experienced her physical body as a cosmic entity - feeling/seeing her chakras and their corresponding elemental connections, feeling the different parts of her brain and how each part relates to frequency, how consciousness is nonlocal and memories/experiences are stored in the body. These have been spellbinding revelations to experience, which have completely shifted how she sees the life experience and the power and potential of each life here. Most importantly, although these experiences are unique in their way, they are also universal in that they have shown the framework that we are all living in in our human experiences Support the Show.

Education needs to radically change or we are failing ourselves and our futures.It should inform and develop the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. So when we are finished, we are ready for adulthood. It should provide tools on how to be an adult and navigate the world. If not, what is the point of education? To only feed the intellect while remaining undeveloped in every other way? Just look at the world with its argument and blame. Is this an emotionally developed world or one stuck in victimhood?Take a listen. Together we change the world to the one that's in our hearts.Doug Support the show

Do you feel like a victim? You probably are to some event and more importantly to your own thoughts. We all are until we set it free. Even if an event shaped your life and outlook do you want to hold onto it forever as a reminder? Or do you want to move forward and be your best self?We cannot become our best selves playing the victim. That makes everyone else more powerful and us smaller as they will need to lift us up.Let's release victimhood together.  Support the show

Today is such a powerful interiew. Kate Manser is the author of You Might Die Tomorrow: So Live Today.In the span of six months, three of Kate's friends died in unrelated, unexpected tragedies. She developed a fear of death that began to take over her life: She would imagine getting hit as she crossed every intersection, go into a panic attack at every ring of the phone, and avoided taking any risks out of fear.Learn how Kate transformed deep death anxiety into the most powerful tool to living her most vibrant life. Her personal story is supported by fascinating clinical research, actionable suggestions, and inspiring stories from people who have come alive by making friends with death. Support the show

Have you ever wondered what a healthy and happy relationship looks like?On this Valentine's Day Special we dive into that very topic.Paul Sigafus has degrees in both Marriage & Family Therapy and Marriage, Family, and Human Development and has been practicing as a therapist since 2001. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Colorado Counseling Center, where he supports a team of therapists in providing counseling services to couples, individuals, and families.  Support the show

Hey folks, I'm back for the new year with a new show name and intro and outro. Yes, that's me on the drums. So, I've been thinking. We look at social media. We look at the news. We look in the mirror. We look to others. But what are we searching for?Take a listen. To find out more about me and my books check out douglasrobbinsauthor.com Support the show

JJ DiGeronimo is a lightworker, business woman, and author that creates a bridge for people to tap into tools, practices, and mindsets to illuminate their path. Listeners seeking more meaningful connections, more moments of joy, and more fulfilling activities, she shares common obstacles holding many back while providing tools many can use off the side of their desk to follow their whispers. Support the show

Do you ever feel stuck? Do you have the same conversations and start poking at your partner and vice versa? Does this make you start questioning your relationship and everything in your life?Well, sometimes all that is needed is a simple shift to get you out of it and help you change perspective. Support the show

Is due out 10/24. Pre-sale soon...In the title story, I don't think I knew how closely I was writing about my own struggles as a teen. What would have happened if someone had paid more attention or was a guiding light in my life? The trajectory of my life would have been very different. My thoughts and choices would have been different. And so would have the outcomes. I'm guessing it is the same for you. I also didn't realize the three pieces in the collection were about dreams: dreams that get stuck, dreams that fail, dreams that keep us up at night, and dreams we honor and fulfill. Stay tuned. This is my best book yet.  Support the show

Your life is a story, and you are the main character. Every choice you make in your life is intended to move you closer to your ultimate goal: to get everything you've ever wanted. The reason you want everything you've ever wanted is that you believe when you get everything you've ever wanted, you'll live happily ever after. This doesn't mean what you think it means. Happily ever after is not the end of the story of your life. Happily ever after means you have a foundation of happiness. Happily ever after isn't a happy ending. Happily ever after is a happy beginning. The Story of Your Life is just getting started.To achieve a goal, you need to know three things. You need to know what it is, you need to know where it is, and you need to know how to get there.  The Human Game will give you better answers to all three of these questions. You will know what happiness is and what's required to experience it. You will know where happiness is. And you will understand your current approach to happiness—and what you can do to improve it. With the Human Game, you can build a Happiness GPS.Learn more (and experience this for yourself) at PlayTheHumanGame.com.Kevin B. Burk has been counseling and coaching since 1998, when he came upon the idea for the Human Game.  Support the show

Are you taking your walk?Are you swimming your swim?Are you riding your ride?There are so many experiences and opportunities awaiting for us when we take action and do our thing, The unknown and unexpected awaits.The unknown can be scary, but that is also where the best of life waits for us. Support the show

Great conversation today with Zehra Mahoon,She says, " Today, I am at a place where I feel secure. I feel confident about my future. I feel that I am in control of my life. I feel happy and satisfied with my accomplishments.But it wasn't always like that. My life was a mess. I had no money, my husband had cheated on me and left the country, I had no work and was alone in a new country with two little children. That's when I found the Law of Attraction.The thing is, my story is not like the other stories of immediate success with manifesting that you hear about. I found Law of Attraction and made a a big mess that was my life, a bigger mess. Yes! I used the tools completely wrong. You see, I didn't understand nor did I accept the fundamental principles that create success. That was more than 15 years ago.Since then, I have learned that Law of Attraction is not a tool - it is a way of looking at life; it is a lifestyle. I live it and practice it everyday.Now it is my mission to make it easy for others to understand and apply the Law of Attraction. I want to cut out the crap and the fluffy sensational headlines and give you the essence of the principles."  Zehra Mahoon's mission is to guide others to stop making the mistakes that are preventing them from their success and ultimate joy by teaching them the power of heart and mind alignment based on the Law of Attraction. She is the author of fifteen books on these subjects and the creator of the Unlimited 40 day law of attraction workbook and support group. After committing to completely transforming her self-worth in 2006, she went from being massively in debt to owning multiple properties and creating a thriving business, as well as healing her relationships. She shares her personal journey to help people understand that power of reclaiming their self-worth. Book a one time free 30 minute consultation with Zehra and get Law of Attraction specific to your life at  https://www.getmanifestingadvice.com/ Support the show

We often hold onto things that do not serve us. We spend time in the arena of bad memories and feelings that often keep us stuck in the very same event day after day, month after month, year after year. But life is short and fleeting. Don't hold onto regrets or fear. For life can change in the blink of an eye.A friend's wife had a stroke. She is in her early fifties and was in good health. This is not the podcast I expected to release today. I recorded it this morning after hearing the news.Hold on to what you love. Support the show

This is one of the most important topics to changing your life: Accountability Feeling lost and having a lack of purpose? Feeling overwhelmed or on a hamster wheel, stressed and exhausted? Knowing what you want to do, but not taking action?Unhappy with your relationships, physical body/health, finances, and work?We all must get clear on what's important, by creating goals/outcomes and an action plan.Master time management by creating a work/life balance with self-care.Work through mindset challenges that hold you back.Create habits that become second nature, even where you have failed before.This is all accountability. My guest today is Julie Moses who has been doing Vision work for 40 years and Coaching for the last several. She is an excellent coach who has helped me get clear on my goals and how to implement them by changing habits and creating new ones.Find her at Jenniferdawncoaching.com and www.alifeyoulove.me Support the show

A plague far more destructive than any virus has swept over the world. It is the destructive narcissist many know as modern day man.Most men suffer in silence and often damage others along the way. Today I speak with Ettore Toppi who is a certified men's coach, men's work facilitator, and creator and co-host of the popular podcast Authenticity Road: Adventures in Men's Work. His coaching and facilitation take a somatic approach to connecting men with their emotional experiences. Ettore first encountered the world of men's work and men's emotional healing in 2019 and in that arena discovered his mission and life's work. He considers it his sacred ministry to bring this work to the world and help other men find similar healing, growth, and freedom.Find him online at ettoretoppi.com and authenticityroad.online. Support the show

In this 100th episode we celebrate the earth.Mother Earth truly provides all that we have. She gives us our food, our clothes, our housing.We and all animals including fish and ocean creatures create C02 while the plant life on land and in the ocean provide oxygen in this incredible symbiotic relationship.  Support the show

Ed Watters was injured on the job he eventually lost. After sinking into despair and darkness feeling "Dead" in America. Both he and his wife became unfaithful, yet their 40 year love bent but didn't break. Eventually, after much struggle and heartache, they fell in love again. This is a hard journey of childhood trauma and sexual abuse to healing one's self through connecting to others,  and letting go.Ed started the Dead America podcast for others feeling depressed and alone in their journey.Listen to this powerful interviewer, as everyone has a story...Dead America Podcast Support the show

We hear about ownership, but what about honorship? Owning what we honor becomes our lives and how we live. Honor pain and doubt, you get more of the same. Honor love, more love finds you.We often hear about following one's dreams. That can often be found in some external pursuit. Yet all dreams start with honoring oneself. Honoring oneself in the face of opposition or that negative chattering voice. Beneath opposition and fear exists truth. So all of the doubts become quieter, the confusions subside, because the answers remain the same. It comes back to love and your purpose on this earth. The calling and listening, acting upon, is honorship. This is me. Who are you?It is very hard to honor oneself when we are denying ourselves. And therefore the dream will remain only that.Enjoy this important solocast. Support the show

Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Brand Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led businesses by getting them get seen, heard, and known by scaling content and media reach.  Vinnie is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of I Have A Podcast® and Host of LinkedIn Presents: I Have A Podcast® - a podcast that examines the Creator Economy with guests like Mandy Moore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ja Rule, Christina Milian, and Top Business Strategist for LinkedIn Creators and co-host, Judi Fox.  As a television network executive at MTV Networks (98-07) he discovered talent and developed new ways to support their goals, pioneering the way brands and business owners could contribute to their public narrative by making them stars and producers of their own television series. Early hits include Punk'd, The Osbournes, TRL, 8th & Ocean, Wild ‘n Out, & The Challenge.  Personal brands Vinnie has helped elevate through the use of original content include Mandy Moore, Diane von Furstenberg, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Beyoncé Carter, Ashlee Simpson, Carson Daly, Nick Lachey, Sharon Osbourne, Sean "Diddy" Combs and many more.Corporate brands VPE has worked closely with include Macy's, Samsung, Nikon, and MLB.Find more from Vinnie at VPE.TV  Support the show

Often our humanity gets trapped in the dogma of the mind and the dogma of society causing us to feel and think small. We adhere to it rather than the other way around.On this show we are trying to break free to live our true potentials. For we are here to expand while dogma remains stuck in the past.Here's a short one- a few nuggets is sometimes all we need. Support the show

 At the age of 23 Danielle was hit by a drunk driver and sustained a life-altering injury to her brain. The medical world said there was no hope of recovery & told her to accept this life as her “new normal”.   Although her body was physically impaired, her spirit was strong & she refused to believe their diagnoses. Her mind was determined to recover…and she did! She is a testament to the concept of post traumatic growth and has since  built an international business, authored an e-book called 'Mind Control: It's All In Your Head' and shares her life-altering experience with countless people around the globe For a free download of her e-book: MIND CONTROL: It's All In Your Head go toBrainBodySelf.com/ebook Support the show

I was driving the other day on a country road when a fox ran out in front of me. There were no cars behind me and waiting would have served him better as I almost hit him and he almost lost his life.How often do we hurry as if our lives are on the line when we don't have to and when waiting and thinking something through would better serve us?Enjoy today's short solo cast.  Support the show

Is this lifestyle sustainable? Is the exhaustion, stress, and debt? Overeating? Under nourishing? Water pollution? Garbage? Air quality?Does it have to be sustained? We are capable of something far better.More people are juicing, eating better, exercising, taking better care of the earth, buying less and seeking more meaningful connections.My guest today is  David Wann. He is an author, filmmaker, and speaker on the topic of sustainable lifestyles and designs. His first novel is, Tickling the Bear: How to Stay Safe in the Universe. He is also an organic gardener and founder of a co-housing community in Colorado. Get involved at Davewann.net Support the show

Everyone needs skills to go through their day feeling clear and fulfilled. Dr. Foojan Zeine brings simple and practical skills to the audience for dealing with matters of life.  She has developed a psychological and education model that supports minimizing depression, anxiety and raises self-esteem and self-confidence. The Awareness Integration theory can be explained in a very simple way to enhance your audience's life.Dr. Foojan Zeine is a Psychotherapist, Radio/podcast host, International Speaker, and author.  She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Dr. Zeine is the originator of “Awareness Integration” educational and psychological theory and intervention, and the author of 6 books including Life Reset – The Awareness Integration Path to Create the Life You Want. She has authored and co-authored 5 books. She is the host of A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan at KMET1490AM/ ABC Radio. She appeared on the Dr. Phil show and is a guest speaker at universities including Harvard. Support the show

We've all had little things happen that we can't explain. These events and ideas seem to come out of nowhere. Medium and Psychic Lori Hoover and I discuss this phenomenon.She is also the host of the podcast Wake The Fuck Up! which is about bringing mindfulness to the earth and our daily lives. Find out more about Lori on her Facebook page Lori Hoover Intuitive Guide & Medium Support the show

Everyone has a story. What's the story your living? Is your story trapped by dogma and doubts, belief systems that undermine you?Today I solo-cast on the difference between society and humanity.One of them can set us free, while the other one can trap us.Everyone has a story. What's yours? Support the show

The tall poppy syndrome is a human condition that has been present in every society since the beginning of time. It explains why we seek fairness and justify our actions by cutting others down.Using both recent examples and case studies throughout history Dr. Doug Garland reveals the emotional damage and challenges that we, as well as all Tall Poppies, experience. It helps bring a new level of understanding to the rise in 'cancel culture' and cultural movements such as Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and even Anti-Vaxers! With over 600 citations, The Tall Poppy Syndrome is the most comprehensive book on the subject.Why do some find joy in seeing the fall of others who have it better than us? Or who fall down stairs or get hit in the groin?Ancient Greece called it cutting the tall wheat.Rome called it cutting the Tall Poppy as does modern day Australia.Holland's expression is the tallest tree catches all the wind.Have you ever suffered from someone cutting you down when you stood tall? Have you ever cut anyone down yourself who had moved forward?Too big for your britches?Read Doug's fascinating book detailing the subject: The Tall Poppy SyndromeFind him at Douggarland.com Support the show

Folks, we had lost Ben near the end due the internet going down. So this is the conclusion of that conversation. Support the show

Ben Albert of BALBERTMARKETING.COM is all about amplifying your values to potential clients. He is an advocate for your vision, your values, your why. This is the new style of marketing. Marketing your authenticity.He understands that marketing is about creating emotional relationship with your audience. He is also the founder of the Real Business Connection Network.He creates a road map for your success based upon your values and goals. His goal is to share your gifts. Support the show

I'm solo-casting today on this super important topic. At a young age we are taught to want what everyone else wants. This is where comparison begins of what they have compared to what we don't. We are taught to want materials and external things and not what are souls need. There's always someone who will have what you want: looks, money, cars, hair, physique. This makes us feel small and powerless. This is us looking out the window.No one taught us to look in the mirror and at our souls. No one has what our souls have. This is why we need to look in the mirror. What we find there is what needs to be honored. We are not supposed to move forward only if people approve of us. We move forward honoring what's within us and approving of ourselves. Are you looking in the mirror? Are you looking into your soul and really being honest with yourself? Did you do the most you could today to move yourself toward your dreams?Take a listen.  Support the show

Optimism and positivity gets more done than doubt and fear ever could. We love better, we think better, we're more productive and creative,  we're happier and healthier. On today's show I interview Andrea Johnson who is an Executive Leadership Coach, Certified DISC Consultant, and host of the Intentional Optimists, Unconventional Leaders podcast.She uses her training and experience to equip & empower female leaders to think critically, create imaginatively and lead effectively - in any situation, team or organization.Her story of overcoming cultural and social expectations of being a “quiet Southern Christian lady,” a mom rather than a professional, and a “good American,” rather than the third-culture kid that she is, offers many points of connection and relatability for your audience.  Her personal growth philosophy, Intentional Optimism, will inspire listeners to navigate their leadership journey with courage and clarity.Find out more at theintentionaloptimist.com Support the show

She is the author of Little Miss History which brings childhood development and history together in fun adventurous books that bring us to Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, Independence Hall and other important historical events and locations.Barbara is a historian that believes "If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking about."Today in our society, so much is being swept under the rug and denied. We at the Den of Discussion bring it back into the light.Check her out at Barbara Mojica  Support the show

Solocasting today - When we are stressed and angry we compress time. When we are free and at peace sitting on the crest of a wave, we feel like we can see forever. And this expands time, because there is more space in the moment to experience joy and harmony.  Support the show

What will be your legacy? What stories will fade with you that your loved ones will never know?*I would first like to say how grateful I am to Tim Heale. His best friend died unexpectedly the day before and yet, although I offered to reschedule, he still wanted to do the show. Thank you, Tim. Tim Heale has done it all.Having spent most of his adult life under the Colours in the British Army from being an infantry soldier to an experienced PSYOPS Operator or Psychological Operator trying to influence local cultures on 7 operational deployments. Because of this background we discuss the current state of Great Britain and the war in Ukraine. He played a lot of rugby, skis telemark(think old school wooden planks on your feet) and has competed several times at the British Telemark Championships. He was also a Hang Gliding Instructor, played American Football for Milton Keynes Pioneers, has owned 3 boats and sailed to the Baltic and back, has also sailed around the UK with just the wife and Artie the Ship's cat.He spent his last 8 years in the Army as a Unit Welfare Officer for London Central Garrison and has taken part in all the Ceremonial duties in London during that time.His podcast Ordinary People's Extraordinary Stories is about leaving a legacy for future generations so they will know what life was like in our times. Imagine if you died without telling your life story, it would be lost for ever. So share your stories with loved ones. My Everyday conversations regarding Mental Health is Thirsty Thursday Live Stream from 7pm until 8.15pm GMT every week. Support the show

We often show up in situations contemplating how it affects us. Our family notices. Are you showing up with love or selfishness on how it's inconveniencing you. Well, that response is felt by others. So you might be showing up physically, but not emotionally. Are you showing up with love or ego? Support the show

Retired Battalion Chief David Hollenbach is the author of “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future.” He is an international best-selling author, motivational speaker, coach, and mentor. He owns and operates David Hollenbach Consulting, LLC, and hosts the popular podcast “From Embers to Excellence.”During his 23-year career in the fire service, he served as a •Firefighter•Apparatus Driver/Pump-Operator/Engineer•Company Officer/Lieutenant•Battalion Chief in Operations•Chief of Special Operations•Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) peer counselor •Public Safety Rescue Diver•Coordinator and developer of his department's first leadership development program He is a veteran of the United States Navy with a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Barry University. A major focus of research was how strong, positive leadership can influence the culture of a large organization. While studying at Barry University he published "The Firefighter's Creed" and “Women in the Fire Service: A Diverse Culture Leads to a Successful Culture,” an article highlighting the importance of gender diversity within the fire service.. He has spent years as an instructor, coach and mentor helping others define and realize success. Q. What inspired you to write “Fireproof: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future?”A. The death of my brother inspired me to write the book. My leadership failures, both personal and professional, inspired me to finish it.Q. What do you hope is the biggest takeaway from the book?A. That an individual's core essence determines the kind of leader they will be. Once they discover the truth inside of themselves—flaws and all—readers can challenge their limitations and let go of self-defeating behaviors. Within FIREPROOF, the question, “How can I create a Grand Strategy for my life?” is answered and leads the reader to develop their own unique Grand Strategy, to create a life that helps others and leaves a stellar legacy. Personal development topics like self-leadership, self-awareness, communication, healthy relationships and self-care run throughout FIREPROOF, as I emphasize the importance of uncovering one's core values and finding their big WHY. I provide an analysis tool for challenging situations to help the reader discern which parts they can control, what they can influence, and which things they can neither control or influence. I also provide tools for releasing stress and working through feelings of overwhelm, as well as outline critical daily habits and mindset matters that are essential for success.Q. What makes you an expert in this field/a unique voice to speak on this topic?A. I based the book on my personal experience and research. I spent 23 years in the fire service. I moved up through the ranks, retiring as a battalion chief responsible for 6 fire stations.  I have effectively led people from all backgrounds in high stress environments. I developed a leadership training program for my fire department and taught leadership for 10 of the 23 years I served. I suffer from PTSD and as part of my healing process I research and study philosophy.In FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for Transforming Failure into Fuel for Your Future, Mr. Hollenbach takes the idea behind Yale University's Grand Strategy Program designed for political leaders and heads of large corporations and applies those principles to the individual. His book answers the question: How can I create a Grand Strategy for my life? He then leads the reader through steps to develop their own unique Grand Strategy to create a stellar legacy. Find out more about Dave at Hollenbachleadership.com Support the show

It's time I got to soloing again. I feel there is no more poignant time to post this than during an election cycle. There is much fear mongering of late. The  misinformation campaigns are raging. And We The People get lost in the power struggle. We love the idea of freedom of speech, but should speech that deliberately misleads be so easily free? it is a manipulation of this freedom I take to task. Take a listen.  Support the show

We are witnessing a blast of the technological and societal changes that are accelerating us into a future our imaginations cannot grasp. ​For 7,000 generations, since anatomically “modern” humans emerged 200,000 years ago, children could look to their parents and grandparents for life lessons in how to confront the chaos. No more. Their yesterday experiences will be of little, if any, help to today's children in surviving tomorrow's chaos. Our children have no maps, no talismans, to guide them. Which leaves them with only their instincts to confront the chaos. Those instincts were crafted to enable us to survive in a world that we left millennia ago. That long forgotten world hardwired us to overreact violently when we are frightened. Chaos is frightening. And chaos is about to engulf us. Do we have the innate capacity to survive what is about to happen to us? Hos book The Fourth Age explores that question.Instinctively, we fear the unknown—chaos—and are hardwired to overreact violently when we are frightened.  And chaos is about to engulf us.  Welcome to our Fourth Age.Terry Thiele has been a Cold Warrior intelligence officer and a corporate lawyer. He now consults and teaches strategic planning. His new book is the culmination of forty years helping government officials, corporate officers, and graduate students think about the future. Terry received his B.A. magna cum laude from Princeton, and his J.D. from NYU; he is a graduate of the National War College. Carol and he lives near Wilmington, N.C.What is our "Fourth Age"?For millennia, we hunted.  After the ice, we farmed.  For the last ten generations, we built.  Today we are teetering on the brink of societal and technological changes unlike anything ever before experienced. The degree and the rate of change are both accelerating us at light speed into a future our imaginations cannot grasp.  Find more from Terry at TheFourthAge.com Support the show