Just Dumb Enough Podcast

We can never seem to stay away from sad topics for too long on this podcast, but I always look at them as a way to help this community prepare and heal from all that sadness that we usually suffer alone. So, be sure to take some notes.    Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Jean Alfieri. Jean is also known as "The Dog Author" because of her numerous books revolving around man's best friend. But pet grief can come in all shapes and sizes, from furry to scaled, and it can be one of the hardest losses in a world where your companion might be the only constant... And if it's not obvious: both Jean and I have shed quite a few tears between recording and editing this episode, so don't be ashamed to do the same. Tour dates for Japan: come and hang out with me when I come through your area!  Tokyo - Finished   Nikko - Finished   Kyoto - Until May 28th   Osaka - May 29th and 30th   Okinawa - May 31st to June 3rd      ( Https://Www.DogAuthor.Com )   ( https://a.co/d/fTQqHhB take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "21 Ways to Weather the Loss of Your Pet: An Idea Guide to Grieving and Healing" )   Let's celebrate our vintage pets.  If you've made it this far, do me a small favor: Post the name of a beloved animal that you have lost in whatever comment section this listening platform has. I feel like remembering them is the best way to carry their memory with us...    (No ranking updates for May, since I can't live-track downloads until I'm back in June) In ranking news... May is halfway done, and the monthly rankings are updated:  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #Pets #PetLoss #Grief #Grieving #Remembrance 

Very seldom do we see all of the religions of the world culminate in one modern idea; and even less frequent is it directly tied to the science of the mind.   Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Jason Gibler. Jason has combined age old spiritual traditions from every major culture with the cutting edge study of clinical psychotherapy. He's here today to share the lessons learned from each of these ancient wisdoms, and how you can use his client-tested methods to better your own mentality and creativity; regardless of your age or the skill difficulty. The Just Dumb Enough Japan Tour is currently underway, since I recorded this in advance, and I'm sure that it has already been an awesome time! So for all of the listeners in Japan: come and hang out with me when I come through your area!  Tokyo - Until May 22nd   Nikko - May 23rd and 24th   Kyoto - May 25th to 28th   Osaka - May 29th and 30th   Okinawa - May 31st to June 3rd   ( Https://Www.JasonGibler.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/3mLOQao take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Way of the Jaguar - Early Reader's Preview Version" DISCOUNTED)  Let's find flow in anything.  So why don't you leave a comment now and tell me some of your favorite things? I would genuinely love to hear them!    (No ranking updates for May, since I can't live-track downloads until I'm back in June) That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #Ecology #Spiritualism #Creativity #Jaguar 

It only seems fitting that I release a globetrotting episode before I fly around the world in a few days, and I found the perfect guest to discuss it with us.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Marisha Wojciechowska. She's more than your average globetrotter, since she's been spending years in foreign lands since the age of seven. Her rich history in each of the places we'll talk about comes through as we discuss what makes each location fun to visit and/or relocate to.  In case you somehow missed it: The Just Dumb Enough Japan Tour starts this week! So for all of the listeners in Japan: come and hang out with me when I come through your area!  Tokyo - May 18th to 22nd   Nikko - May 23rd and 24th   Kyoto - May 25th to 28th   Osaka - May 29th and 30th   Okinawa - May 31st to June 3rd   ( Https://www.MyGlobetrotterBook.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/cteOFO8 take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Tokyo (My Globetrotter Book): Global adventures...in the palm of your hands!" )  Let's plan our next great trip.  As you could tell, the end of this just became me discussing the tour knowledge I'll need for being in Japan; but I still hope you enjoyed it!    In ranking news... May is halfway done, and the monthly rankings are updated:  1. The United States, with California, Wisconsin, and Ohio now at the top.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Canada, with Ontario still barely leading British Columbia.  4. Australia, with Queensland now dominating the others.  5. Ireland, now just over South Africa.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #global #travel #tourguide #Montreal #Paris #Bangkok #Tokyo

After three and a half years of doing this show at least once a week, I think I've found what might be the most difficult skill to learn; as it took our expert today over seven years of one on one study with a lifetime master of the craft before he was able to attempt it on his own.   Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Gerard Wouters. Gerard is a Dutch Taoist, which sounds about as statistically unlikely as it is. But he found that Taoism gave him a very clear path to both physically and mentally treat his clients for the last 30 years. We dive into what Tao is, the meaning behind Yin/Yang, and what this practice has that is so commonly mistaken for other beliefs or religions, when Tao itself does not worship anything at all. Mr. Wouters is also not a native English speaker, but I think he does a great job all the same. In case you somehow missed it: The Just Dumb Enough Japan Tour starts in under two weeks, and I cannot wait to see everyone on the road! The schedule is looking nearly sold out, but I'd still love to meet up with fans in each city.  ( https://taoistisch.nl/ )  ( https://a.co/d/6UrEqqw take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "How to make life simple, happy and successful the Taoist way: Introduction to a new way of living" )  Let's figure out Tao, the energy of everything.  I'm glad to be in my country and also glad to have you all listening, although I will soon be in Japan!    In ranking news... May has begun, and the monthly rankings are updated:  1. England of the United Kingdom.  2. The United States, with Wisconsin, California, and Georgia at the top.  3. Canada, with Ontario barely leading British Columbia.  4. Australia, with Queensland and New South Wales tied, and Southern Australia actually right behind.  5. Ireland, just over Israel.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #Dutch #Burnout #Depression #Healing #Taoist #Taoism 

When I hear the word "Prayer": I immediately think of a catholic mass in a regal church, or a solemn beg for more time from a sick person. But our guest today says that it doesn't even need to be specific to any religion in order to heal what ails you.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Beatty Carmichael. Coming from a medical family, Beatty wanted to find where science applied itself to what he saw as a higher power of the universe. Much like gravity, he found that prayer works on a set of principles with very specific vernacular that needed to be followed. Now he's here to show us how this scientific prayer has helped 90% of his consults to recover when everything else failed.  In case you missed it: The Just Dumb Enough Japan Tour starts in just about two weeks, and I cannot wait to see everyone on the road!  ( http://ThePrayerOfFreedomBook.com )  ( http://Overview.TPOFBook.com )  ( https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-prayer-of-freedom-beatty-carmichael/1144175305?ean=9798989059102 )  ( https://a.co/d/bnxmYRV will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Prayer of Freedom: God's breakthrough approach to prayer that frees you from many forms of chronic pain, chronic health issues, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and other life challenges" )  ( https://www.youtube.com/@BeattyCarmichaelTeaching will take you to: Www.YouTube.Com - Where you can see all of his videos and testimonials )  Let's find the spiritual algorithm of the Gods.  Feel Free to  try for yourself: Step 1. “Dear God, I want to get rid of this _____; and if there is a spiritual root at the bottom of it: I ask that you reveal it to me now. Reveal any sin I need to repent of, or any person that I need to forgive.”  Step 2. “I Repent of ____ with ____” or “I forgive ____ for _____”  If your apology involved another person “I break all unholy soul ties with, and release all judgements against those people I named.”  Step 3. “And now, God, I ask that you remove my ____. Take it to zero, right now.”  Talking to the issue: “____, In God's Name: I command you to leave, go out now.”   I find this fascinating that it comes from a nearly agnostic principle, and seems to work for anyone. I tried it with Beatty and found some temporary success in alleviating pain in my back. Maybe I need to work at it more to make it consistent?  In ranking news... April is now over, and the monthly rankings are all set:  1. The United States, with California, Oregon, and Washington; now in that order.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland just one listener over New South Wales and a handful over Victoria.  4. Canada, with Ontario almost losing to British Columbia right at the end.  5. Hong Kong, barely holding out against New Zealand.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #ChronicPain #Prayer #God #Depression #Healing #StrategyGuide #Agnostic

Hey hey everyone!  It's your favorite professional idiot, Colton Petry.  I'm just dropping a little surprise announcement that I will be touring in Japan in May of 2025.  And some might ask, why Japan? Why not Magunka county?  The answer to that is two fold. Number one, I've always wanted to visit Japan to tour the shrines and temples. Number two, I guess they just care to see me more than you do... or are at least more verbal about it. Hint hint!  So for all of the listeners in Japan: come and hang out with me when I come through your area!  Tokyo - May 18th to 22nd   Nikko - May 23rd and 24th   Kyoto - May 25th to 28th   Osaka - May 29th and 30th   Okinawa - May 31st to June 3rd   I look forward to meeting all of you, and cannot wait to have an absolute blast in the land of the rising sun. More tour dates to follow as I know Austin Texas and Atlanta Georgia have trips in the works! If you're not in any of those places, shoot me an email or message on social media, and we'll see about having me drop by! Stay dumb everyone!   Colton Petry Just Dumb Enough Podcast Host

We so often discuss things that are beneficial for businesses of any size, yet we forget to layout all the potential traps. And really, what good is running 90% of a race if you sprain your ankle at the end?  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Shawn Fry. Shawn has worked in some of the most critical and influential sectors around the world. While he's found massive success, it has not always been pain-free. He's hear today to share the many mistakes that leaders at every level make when trying to succeed. ( Www.SustainedBusinessGrowth.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/9W47e1Y will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Sustained Business Growth: How to Lead Radical Change, Overcome Adversity, and Ignite Explosive Growth Without Sacrificing Those Who Matter Most" )  Let's watch out for pitfalls.   I hope you all enjoyed this chat, and be on the lookout for an announcement later this week. I'm going to be doing something VERY special. In ranking news... April is nearly over, and the monthly rankings are mostly set:  1. The United States, with Washington, California, and Oregon; in that order.   2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland barely leading New South Wales and Victoria.  4. Canada, with Ontario still on top.  5. Hong Kong, keeping Israel down.   That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #Success #CEO #Business #Failure #Growth 

Taking quotes out of context is a favorite pastime from both news agencies and trolls worldwide. I think one of my out of context quotes went: "You're going to be punished for having a moment of space to breathe." And while that's hard to decipher, truly inspiring quotes are much better.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Tom Hagerty. Tom spent most of his life as a corporate executive, avid quote collector, and frequent quote user; much to his children's dismay. He's compiled a book of quotes and essays from a boatload of historical icons, all of whom had spectacular success in their field; even if they weren't always widely loved. He's here today to show us how these quote apply to both: Professional business, and your personal relationships.  ( Www.TheTomHagerty.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/7QJz1Gl will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Business of Relationships: Using the Wisdom of Great Executives to Create Thriving Personal Connections" )  ( https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-business-of-relationships-tom-hagerty/1144202518?ean=9798887935546 ) Let's get out of context.   And the thing this host would love for you to do is please leave a good review on Apple or Spotify. In ranking news... April is halfway over, and the rankings are stabilizing:  1. The United States, with California, Oregon, and Illinois now at the front.   2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Victoria now leading New South Wales.  4. Canada, with Ontario still on top.  5. Hong Kong, booting out New Zealand and Israel.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #Quotes #CEO #Essays 

Innocent until proven guilty is the backbone of our legal system, and yet, we don't actually operate that way anymore. People now are brought to trial and assumed guilty until absolute proof of innocence is given.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is James Porfido (Esq). James was a prominent prosecutor with decades of experience serving the state of New Jersey to defend it's citizens. Then, everything revealed it's ugly nature to an extent that could no longer be ignored. James became a criminal defense attorney and worked to represent those who found themselves wrongly accused and without proper representation. While you would think that both sides are working for the greater good, James was abandoned by many and chastised by more.  Join us as he explains the true inequality of the justice system, and what you can do to prevent yourself from being another wrongfully convicted statistic.( Www.Unequal-Justice.Com )  ( Www.PorfidoLaw.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/aI5T8ji will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "UNEQUAL JUSTICE: The Search for Truth to Balance the Scales" )  ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyPqvYv87NM&ab_channel=REMSCAPE will take you to: Www.YouTube.Com "Every 15 Minutes | Madison High School" )  Let's ask for our lawyers before talking to anyone.   I could have easily spent all day talking to James about those major trials of: Casey Anthony, the Menendez Brothers, OJ Simpson, Michael Jackson, Harvey Weinstein, and Scott Peterson. In other news... April is rolling on, and the rankings are more regular:  1. The United States, with Oregon, Washington, and California now at the front. #WestCoastBestCoast  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland and Victoria all tied up.  4. Canada, with Ontario still on top.  5. New Zealand, back after some time away.  I always love seeing the list swings and changes as the show grows.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!  #Podcast #Education #CourtTV #CriminalJustice #HighProfile

No matter where you live in the world, you heat water through some method. And some countries like Canada are ahead of even the US, much to my surprise. But the real kicker is finding out how wrong I could have been in picking my next one.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is a self proclaimed energy nerd, Larry Weingarten. We all have water heaters in our homes, and yet 99.9% of us probably know little to nothing about ours, despite the fact they can explode! Now that's rare, but it has your attention, huh? Over the interview, Larry will teach us all the things we need to know, which could help your health, energy usage, bank account, and so much more.  ( Www.LarryWeingarten.Com )  ( Www.HeatingHelp.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/9YgZNxm will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Philosopher's Wrench: Using Your Creativity, Heart & Tools to Fix the World" )  ( https://a.co/d/a2ouJyD will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Water Heater Workbook: A Hands-On Guide to Water Heaters" )  Let's get cool with hot water.   I don't know about all of you, but this has me rethinking a huge amount of what I would put into a dream house; if I could afford to build it. In other news... April is here, and the rankings are all over the place:  1. The United States, with Oregon, New York, and Virginia now at the front.  2. Canada, with Ontario as king.   3. Israel, which is new.  4. South Africa, almost certainly thanks to Irma bashing it last week.  5. Australia, with Queensland just leading Western Australia.  That'll probably level out next week, but still pretty cool! That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

It seems that, in this day and age, Immigrating to another country is not all that uncommon. But with all the well known causes and issues, it's startling to actually hear them from someone who has experienced the inefficiency of our system.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Irma Goosen. She was born and raised in South Africa, came to the United States, and eventually settled in Canada; but the reasons and timeline of these changes will likely shock you as much as they did me, which is to say: A fraction of how bad they were for Irma. She also coaches for TEDx and gives speeches on the benefits of legal immigration for both people and companies.  And if you live in a privileged country, this interview will definitely leave you feeling grateful for every small and large convenience we have. ( Www.IrmaGoosen.Com )  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/irma-goosen/?originalSubdomain=ca )  Let's see if it's worth moving.   So what would you have to see or experience to make you want to leave your country? In other news... March is pretty much over, and here the rankings are regulating:  1.  England of the United Kingdom. 2. Hong Kong, who dropped a spot after i asked why I was popular. Was I not suppose to ask?  3. The United States, with California, Illinois, and Washington now at the top.  4. Australia, with Victoria now leading Queensland and Western Australia.  5. Canada, with Ontario still keeping them just above Israel.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Most people want to change the world for the better, and I would assume nearly all of those want to be remembered for the good work they did in life. However, our subject today actually did a lot of her most notable work followed by the statement "Don't tell anyone."  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Emile Joe Henwood III. Joe, as he likes to be called, has done the most exhaustive studies on one of our truly great civil rights leaders who has been lost to time. Marian Anderson was an African American singer, who inspired major names like Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) before they ever approached their famous days. So why do so few people even know her name?  ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Anderson )  ( Www.WhyWeLoveMarian.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/9Ehbqge will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Remembering a Great American Hero Marian Anderson" )  Let's inspire those to follow!   And having talked about a unifier of such legendary proportions, I just want us all to come together. I don't care who you voted for, because at the end of the day I want us all to succeed. I keep hearing people screaming across both sides at how the other is stupid or failing, but there is no forward momentum in that. We should all want each other to succeed for the betterment of humankind. In other news... March is halfway over, and here the rankings are still strange:  1. Hong Kong. Can someone in Hong Kong tell me why the sudden spike in popularity?  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. The United States, with California, Missouri, and Washington at the top.  4. Australia, with Western Australia still at a small lead.  5. Canada, with Ontario keeping them above Israel, who is now right behind them.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

A study shows over 65% of people have bosses that make the work environment worse, and you'll soon hear that we advocate over 1/3 of those people should straight up quit their job. Swearing ahead.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Rob Kalwarowsky. Rob is the go to when your workplace sucks. His upcoming book "Antidote for the Asshole Boss" is a great resource for all of you out there who need to either reform your job environment or quit. And obviously, neither Rob nor I know your situation well enough to truly advise you; but maybe this is the push you need if you're on the edge and considering other options. Also, sorry this episode is late, but I had a family emergency; and family will always take precedent over my release window. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.RobKalwarowsky.Com )  ( https://youtu.be/1okVCyCJjdw?si=HzLl1Ok0ANbC1kW5 "How to Handle a Bad Boss | Rob Kalwarowsky")    Let's figure out how much our boss is killing us.   So, are you one of those people suffering with an asshole boss? Or are you perhaps your own asshole boss? Either way, I hope you find your way to a better work/life balance. In other news... March is rolling on, and here the rankings are strange:  1. Hong Kong... Huh, Neat.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. The United States, with Missouri, Washington, and Georgia at the top.  4. Australia, with Western Australia at a lead.  5. Canada, almost being beaten by Myanmar and Turkey.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

This is one of those topics that most gloss over because the word "quantum" makes it sound science heavy and intimidating, but in reality we cover the entire basics in about 20 minutes.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Doctor Angela Longo. This PhD knows biochemistry inside and out, but when she found herself on death's door: She reached to find a new skillset. That learning brought her to our topic today, and the focus of her new life: Quantum Waves. We'll learn what they are, the possible uses, and how we might have been overlooking some simple things that have always been within us.  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.AngelaLongo.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/dmJ868o will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "QUANTUM WAVE GUIDED LIVING: Exchange My Patterns, Changes Everything" )  Let's find our triplets?   This is one of those sciences that I certainly don't have enough knowledge or experience to speak on, but perhaps some members of the audience can shed a little light with their own experiences? I find it hard to believe that we can cure cancers with invisible waves, but I also didn't know the role of glucose until I spoke with Dr Poothulil back in the early episodes. In other news... February is basically over, and here are the rankings:  1. The United States, with California, New York, and Texas at the top.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland squeaking out a win!  4. Canada, with Ontario just barely beating British Columbia.  5. New Zealand, holding that top 5 spot with a death grip over Ireland and Ghana.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

I was recently told there's no term for a good dream, but we do have the word nightmare. In that same way, a lot of people hear the word stress without knowing there is actually a term for good stress.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Doctor Stephen Sideroff. Stephen has balanced his entire life around helping people find the positive pathway forward, when all you want to do is freeze or run. You'll not only get to learn the term "eustress", you'll even learn how to make it work for you. Think of this like an efficiency tune up: The less energy you waste on being stressed, the more energy you'll have fo literally everything else.  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.DrStephenSideroff.Com )  ( https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-9-pillars-of-resilience-stephen-i-sideroff/1144427350 )  ( https://a.co/d/jllEvvF will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging, and Increase Vitality" )   Let's build some pillars!   Where are you at on the bell curve? Are you stress avoidant? Stress overload? Or are you one of those that knows the sweet spot? I have no problem admitting that I'm still struggling to find my middle ground. I went from all stress, all the time, to let's avoid any stress at all.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

One of my biggest points of pride is the fact that my voice has been heard in more countries than I will ever be able to visit. But there are also real performers who get to physically take their voices to places most could never dream of.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Maya Azucena. Maya is a world class recording artist who has toured to over 40 countries, has performed for royalty, world leaders, and at international humanitarian events. She's here sharing her journey, her wisdom, and some genuinely cool stories about what the life of a touring musician is like.  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.MayaAzucena.Com )  ( https://www.instagram.com/mayaazucena/ )  ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kzvsvRwyAj0GHs1RGsFg8?si=a1zU0QefR12czqqUG9cZ4g )  Let's take our voice to far away lands!   If you aren't already pursuing at least one thing that brings you joy, then what are you doing? I cannot recommend personal projects enough, even if I sometimes have too many. In other news... February has started with the following rankings:  1. The United States, with California, Michigan, and Utah at the top.  2. Canada, with British Columbia at an early lead.  3. England of the United Kingdom.  4. Australia, with the Australian Capital Territory at the head!  5. New Zealand.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Retirement seems like everyone's goal, and yet it feels like no one has a solid plan. And moreover, why do we trust ourselves to manage these critical accounts without any education?  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Rodger Friedman. Rodger has over four decades of experience, with high level positions at some of the largest wealth managers in the world. That's all to say that he's very knowledgeable when it come to finding a clear path to a pain free retirement. This one took a whole lot of editing to even out the audio recording issues we faced, and you might even sporadically hear it get totally clear, but it's far from perfect. I just hope you enjoy it all.  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.EOCritic.Com )  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-friedman-crpc%C2%AE-1300903a/ )    Let's plan to quit!   Can you consider yourself retired if you only work on what you love to do? Maybe that's the next goal. In other news... January is almost over with the following rankings:  1. England of the United Kingdom, winning the top spot!  2. The United States, with California, New York, and Texas still in that order.  3. Australia, with Queensland dominating from start to finish.  4. Canada, with Ontario beating British Columbia to win.  5. Ghana, holding off Ireland.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

So many people love history, and so many others love fiction; it's no wonder that this Venn diagram overlaps at some point, but I'm almost surprised it's not bigger.  Happy New Years and Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is B McGraw. Roman history nerds rejoice as McGraw writes about the year of the four emperors, 69AD. But here's the deal, historical record only covers so much of the story; so McGraw filled in the gaps with what he thought summed up a humorous emperor's rise to power, then modernized the language so it doesn't read like a boring textbook. In short: He made it up. However, you would actually learn about history if you read his book, making historical fiction a very interesting category. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.JABDE.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/gQiOywm will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "69: Part 1: The Fake it Till ya Make it Emperor" )  ( https://a.co/d/6WrfpZ1 will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Et al.: Because not all research deserves a Nobel Prize" )  Let's fake it till we make it!   I want to learn history in basically only this fashion from now on. It very much reminds me of Iconoblast where they were about 90% accurate and 10% nonsense. In other news... January is looking promising with the following rankings:  1. England of the United Kingdom, holding an unusual top spot.  2. The United States, with California, New York, and Texas still leading.  3. Australia, with Queensland still dominating the others so far.  4. Canada, with Ontario and Quebec neck and neck.  5. Ghana, dethroning Ireland.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

The rapid growth of eBay from 1995 on made many people rich; even so there are still an estimated 9 million garage sales in America every year, totaling roughly 2 billion dollars in unreported and untaxed income.  Happy New Years and Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Aaron LaPedis. Aaron is known as the "Garage Sale Millionaire", because he literally financed his first business with nothing but savvy bargaining and deal hunting. He's here to share the ways you can horn in on this tax-free game, and how you can make the most doing it. It also helps to when you find yourself needing to declutter the living space, and the extra cash is a bonus. Sorry for the echo at the beginning of the interview and the internet connection issues throughout, my guest has a set up for giving recorded talks and not interviews, but I straightened the audio out as much as possible. Also, just lastly, A huge thanks to everyone down in Sacramento who made it possible to get on stage with Steve Byrne, on of my all time favorite comics. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.TheGarageSaleMillionaire.Com )  ( Www.eBay.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/3qMpcIj will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "How to Become a Garage Sale Millionaire: Make Money on eBay, Online Marketplaces, Auctions, and Everything in Between" )  Let's sell our junk to get rich!   I'm probably the worst type of collector, because I either save my favorite things and keep them safe, or give them away to people who i know will love them. So I never make money on my collections. In other news... 2025 has begun, and here's some all new ranking for a new year:  1. England of the United Kingdom, working with Scotland to make a big statement.  2. The United States, with New York, California, and Texas out front.  3. Canada, with Ontario at a small lead.  4. Australia, with Queensland dominating the others so far.  5. Ireland, dethroning Ghana.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

There are only six people in the world, or so my expert today claims. Although it's probably more accurate to say six types of people, and my expert would accuse me of oversimplifying.  Happy New Years and Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Phillip Agrios. This clearly superior Doctor Phil is here to share his three decade journey that led him to the root of self-sabotage. He presents his findings and helpful wisdom on what we are all doing wrong, including me.   ( Www.TranscendNow.Biz )  ( Www.TNowMasterclass.Com )  ( Www.TheTNowMethod.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/3swBE6n will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Life's One Law: Nature's Blueprint for Repeatable Success in Life and Business" )    Let's stop the sabotage.   Honestly, Dr. Phil is a fun guy, but seemed a bit hesitant to give away much of his system. That might be because if we could figure it out, we wouldn't need to pay for the coaching. But it's impossible to know. In other news... 2025 is here as of tomorrow, and I'm a little shocked that it has gone by so quickly. Last rankings of the year:  1. The United States, with Oregon, California, and Texas out front.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland edging out New South Wales.  4. Canada, with Ontario holding the crown.  5. Ghana, having spent most of 2024 up in the top 5.  That's it for this week and year! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

So many people say out loud that they can't make a change in their life, and mentally they say it far more often.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Christine Schaffer. Christine knows what it's like to go without, and what rock bottom looks like from several unfortunate life experiences. She's here today to share what got her through, how she found success, and how she can help you to find the optimistic side of any challenge.  ( Www.ChristineSchaffer.Com or Info@ChristineSchaffer.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/dFbOolE will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Royal Crown Betrayal —The True Story of Jacqueline Sorensen" )  Let's say that we can.   Just give this one a couple tries as the episode wraps up. I CAN eat better! I CAN achieve my fitness goals! I CAN leave a review for this podcast!  In other news... Christmas is tomorrow, and the kids getting the best gifts are in the following places:  1. The United States, with Oregon, California, and Texas out front.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland still barely at the top.  4. Canada, with Ontario now leading.  5. Ghana.  I'm not saying everyone not on that list is getting coal, but certainly a few are.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

As humans, we want to impress people that we admire or find impressive. The problem is that our modern view of bragging is basically narcissism, where one person acts like a gift to the world and hopes the other agrees. But it requires more finesse, and little something that can stick with these people even after they meet a hundred more.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Doctor Winifred Bragg. Dr Bragg has over 25 years of experience in pain management, and she knows now that there is no pain more universal than a lack of self-confidence and self-value. In responses to these pains and more Winifred has written five bestselling books, and joins us today to explain the low to no pain path you can take towards bragging your way to a fruitful future. BRAGG: Behave like the person you want to be, Resist the urge to quit, Accept no limitations, grow your Gift, add Gratitude. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.TheBraggFactor.Com for FREE TOOLKIT AND CHAPTER )  ( https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraggFactor )  ( https://a.co/d/c8dfUSm will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "How To Create Your Bragg Book" )  Let's brag without being total jerks.   So who wants to be my bragging buddy? I can't say it comes with a lot of perks, but i'll be your friend forever!  In other news... December is rolling on, Christmas is almost upon us, and the ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with Oregon, California, and Texas in the lead.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland in the lead, although this whole month has been a battle for supremacy.  4. Ghana.  5. Canada, just barely exacting revenge on New Zealand.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Our largely wireless world offers us the ability to choose which things we care about, and then share them with others. If you looked at all you have shared, what would you be: A photographer, comedian, educator, creator, cynic, idealist, radical, or something else entirely?  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Bill Williams. Bill has a thought of the day email which he has been sending out for over 30 years now. With some help from big names like Jack Canfield: Bill has started to compile all of the jokes, stories, anecdotes, and contributions into a series of books. He'll share some of the jokes, some of the touching stories, and a bit of the history that went into this decades long hobby of his.  And speaking of other internet humor, I was recently on the Paddy Wagon Podcast with Mike; the host. It was a fun time, discussing our misadventures and miscellaneous stories. Go check that out for some quality entertainment. ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-19-navigating-the-chaos-inside-the-mind/id1736882571?i=1000678389461 )   ( Www.Internet-Humor.Com )  Let's hear this collection.   I think the real message here is: Collect what makes you happy, and share it with others.  In other news... December is rolling on, and the ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with Texas, California, and Virginia in the lead.  2. The United Kingdom, with England overtaking Scotland since last week.  3. Australia, with New South Wales leading the pack.  4. Ghana.  5. New Zealand, just barely beating Canada.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

The life of an emergency room doctor is often deified in modern media, alongside excess personal drama and absurd procedures in obscure locations. That's not to say it's ever boring, but it's seldom portrayed well.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Josh McConkey. With a medical doctorate, a professorial background at a prestigious university, being an award winning author, and carrying a military rank, I'm at a loss for what title I use for Josh. We talk about the differences between academic medicine, how the job actually works when everything goes wrong in an ER, and the hefty differences faced by those deployed in active war zones. ( Www.WeightBehindTheSpear.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/4g2zV6w will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Be The Weight Behind The Spear" )    Let's thank our hard working doctors.   I'm probably going to attempt an episode with all the healthcare people I know just sharing our wildest stories. Would that be fun for you all? Let me know in the comments.  In other news... December is officially here, and the new ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with Nevada, Texas, and New Jersey off to a great start.  2. The United Kingdom, with England and Scotland all tied up.  3. Ghana, making their numbers known.  4. Canada, with Ontario at the head.  5. Ireland, just barely beating Australia.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Not everyone has the time or patience for seven years with a therapist, especially when they have to deal with the problem everyday. Luckily, our expert today has a one hour fix.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Andrew Hahn. Andrew is the creator of Life Centered Therapy and has 30 years of experience solving the unsolvable psychosomatic and psychiatric mysteries that plague other specialties. He gives an excellent breakdown of how to use it even if you want to work on your problems in your own time, by yourself.  ( Www.https://LifeCenteredTherapy.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/8TdGqC1 will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The One-Hour Miracle: A 5-Step Process to Guide Your Self-Healing: Change the Story, Re-author Your Life" )    Let's hear our own story.  And likewise, I appreciate your time as an audience listening to this show. I hope people give this quick therapy style a shot, even if it's with a shrug and a scowl. You never know what works until you try.  In other news... November is basically over, and the ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with Oregon, California, and Texas taking medals.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Western Australia still out front. Besties in the Westies indeed.  4. Canada, with Ontario taking over.  5. Ghana, still just leading India.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Nothing gets people quite as heated as elections, be it a good or bad outcome. But this isn't an isolated American experience, as so many around me might assume. This year over 64 countries and around 2 billion people will have been eligible to take part in an election of some kind. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Sam Daley-Harris. Sam has been lobbying for voter advocacy for over four decades, and loves to educate on how we can do better than electing a total stranger to represent us with no supervision. He'll teach how to ask for what you want, get meetings with these important people, and make sure your desires aren't drowned out by so much social noise. ( Www.ReclaimingOurDemocracy.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/0i4lYp8 will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Reclaiming Our Democracy" )  ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCQuqj-4O2eh4Sfy_E-dfVntbPlqg1A4T4oQ8E2J0nuZbD-w/viewform will allow you to sign up for more from Sam! ) Let's have a say again.  Remember the difference between transactional advocacy and transformational advocacy. Don't just sign a form and hope for the best, make your voice heard. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Long ago were the days when most people had to farm just so that they could eat, and that kicked off the start of a very rough trade-off. Now, many areas of the world have an abundance of food that is mass produced, packed with preservatives and antibiotics, and engineered to be addictive to our taste buds. And while our available calories to consume has gone way up, our physical activity has dropped way down.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Kay Loughrey. Kay has four decades of experience as a nutritionist, and struggled with food the same way many people do. She's here today to explain just how bad our eating has gotten, the impact it has on our lives, and how we can fix it without the generalized suffering of niche diets.  ( Www.SweetLifeWellness.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/aUbqICw will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "A Happy Life At A Healthy Weight" )  Let's save the rest of that ice cream for later.  What do you think? If you could ban three foods: What would they be? Drop those answers in the comments or send them to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

There are so many milestones that occur in every child's life, and so many parents who are unsure how to approach heavy topics with their little ones. So I brought in an expert who will hopefully be the next wave of Dr. Seuss stories.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Ken Rohlf. Ken went from lawyer to children's book author after he realized how hard it would be to talk about his wife, who had passed, with his unborn grandson. I think everyone has these people in their life; the people you wish would be around to meet your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, etc. But Ken saw the need to ease these discussions, and now works on children's books that work just as well for the adult reading them.  This will also be the last interview with the sad backdrop for a little while. I just needed to get these out in order to help myself move on and manage my grief in some way.  ( Www.KenRohlfBooks.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/9idE3PZ will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Christmas Sun: A Beautiful Tradition to Remember Grandma" )  Let's remember those who went before us.  I always feel bad when I make a guest cry, but I think that level of sincerity and emotion is something that we all deeply crave out in the real world. Don't be afraid to be more open, because that's the only way anyone will ever get to know the real you.  In other news... November is now here, and the ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with Texas, Illinois, and North Carolina at the very top!   2. Scotland of the United Kingdom, dethroning England a bit.  3. Australia, with Western Australia out front. Besties in the Westies, or so I've been told.  4. Canada, with British Columbia and Ontario all tied up.  5. Ghana, just leading India.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

*Trigger Warning: Death*  Saturday, October 26th, my father was pronounced dead. It was a sudden loss, and it has shaken my family profoundly. Having a history as a paramedic, I know that my way to approach grief is through working without rest. It's not healthy, and I don't recommend it for others, but it's what works for me.  This episode wasn't intended to be released for several more weeks, but the content and the massages gave me a gift: A way to help my mother through this hard time. I know you're listening Mom, and I love you.  The loss of your spouse is almost unthinkable for most people, and based on the numbers: It's far more likely to happen to women.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guests today are Karen Smith-Racicot, Rebecca LeChance, and Karen Justice. All three of these women lost their husbands in different ways, and have found their new lives in very different ways. You would expect this to be a universal experience, since half of all life-long relationships will experience it. However, It is multi-faceted, and there will never  be a one-size-fits-all approach to preparing for it, or surviving the aftermath undaunted. Keep yourselves open to the ideas these wonderful women share, and prepare for the unthinkable with the hope that it will never be needed.    ( Www.ThreeWidows.Com )  ( Info@ThreeWidows.Com )  ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-grieving-with-matthew-stapley/id1588060916?i=1000553958384 will take you to Apple Podcast "Grief & Grieving with Matthew Stapley" )  Let's work through our losses.  Editing this episode and transcribing the lessons really helped me rationalize the loss. I also highly recommend the interview Matthew Stapley and I did about Grief and Grieving if you are in the same situation ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-grieving-with-matthew-stapley/id1588060916?i=1000553958384 ).  Take care everyone, and forgive me for not wanting to add a ranking or plug to the end of this episode; it just doesn't feel right.  I'll be back next week. Stay Dumb.  DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com 

I don't know that I've ever hear the words "Forensic" and "Construction" used in the same sentence, outside of maybe "The forensic team is inspecting the murder at the construction site." And yet, this topic is quite passive, with no murder that I heard about. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Samuel Bentil. Samuel is a construction dispute claims consultant, a job I honestly never knew existed until our interview. In short his job is to make sure that neither the client, nor the contractor is engaging in any shady practices to make extra money. That's commonly a concern for most people having their homes built, but becomes much more serious when the project's price is measured in billions of dollars and not thousands. Samuel also have a super fun accent that I enjoy, and he hails from our regular top 5 country: Ghana ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.AvoidConstructionDisputes.Com )  ( Www.SamuelKBentil.Com )  ( Search "Samuel Bentil" on: Www.Amazon.Com )  Let's communicate about costs. I've seen far too many of these situations personally, and that's without ever working on any huge budget constructions. So for everyone's sake, I hope Samuel and his peers can help iron out the issues. In other news, October is ongoing, and the ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with California, Illinois, and Texas in the lead.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with New South Wales now leading Queensland for first.  4. Ghana.  5. Canada, with Ontario at the top.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

What's spookier than the slow death of the planet we live on? I'm not sure, but luckily our expert today has some suggestions to help us avoid the downward spiral any further. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Alan McGowan. Alan is an engineer and professor with over four decades of experience in the fields of climate change, renewable energy, and ecology. He's here to tell us what is actually changing, what we can do, and how we could prioritize for a better and brighter future. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( McGowanA@NewSchool.Edu )  Let's give ourselves some shade! Now that we've talked about it, I really need these solar cells over highways and parking lots. My oh-so-pale skin hates long drives in the direct sun. In other news, October is ongoing, and the ranking are as follows:  1. The United States, with California, Illinois, and Oregon still at a lead.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Queensland and Victoria now tied for first.  4. Canada, with Ontario still just barely ahead of British Columbia.  5. Ghana, just over Ireland. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

We all have those ideas that we want to see come to life: Whether it's stories for an imaginative audience, or increasing our year end sales. But so often that comes with the sharp sting of rejection, and our enthusiasm takes a real hit.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Margot Black. From stage and screen, to everyday bakery, Margot aims to help the average person pitch better. It's a quick and easy episode, teaching you the does and don'ts of trying to communicate and persuade others.  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.BlackInkPR.Com )  ( Www.MargotBlack.Com )  ( https://a.co/d/4iWkeEz will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Life's a Pitch: How To Win What You Want In Business and in Life" )  Let's figure out a way to make this happen.  There really is so much value in seeing the ways in which people think. We often get too locked in our own head and forget to see the perspective and context. Looking back, I can see plenty of times where the confusion, between where I was and where they were, led to a disagreement.  In other news, Spooky season of October is here, and the ranking are anything but ghoulish:  1. The United States, with California, Illinois, and Oregon at a narrow lead.  2. Australia, with Queensland, Capital Territory, Victoria, and Western Australia all tied somehow.  3. England of the United Kingdom.  4. Canada, with Ontario just barely ahead of British Columbia.  5. Ghana!  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

 did a most downloaded episode I believe for year 2, an everyone seemed to really enjoy it including me. So we're doing it again as a year 3 episode!  As with the last compilation I made, these are not necessarily my favorite episodes of the year: They are the most downloaded of the year. I think the top 3 even broke download records, so it's clear that people enjoyed them.  This is a great way to peruse topics you may have otherwise overlooked or ignored, or great starting points if you're new to the show.  I'm also super proud to say that this has been a massive year of growth with numbers doubling and tripling in most cases, along with an astounding 160 country reach and numerous top rankings in multiple countries and on several platforms.    Starting us off at number 10 is: Bad Bosses with Jennifer Nash. We originally arranged this interview to talk about good bosses, but you all in the audience quickly decided you wanted it to be about the worst of the worst, and what's wrong with them. I'll also throw in a little (static) so you know there's a clean little cut in the audio segments.   I can see why people found that episode a bit cathartic, but it was followed up with an interview that had most people concerned at the beginning. It was a reply to a tech specialist, done and voiced entirely by AI. At #9: The AI Reply with ChatGPT and ElevenLabs    The speaking ability of computer entities quickly found its way deeper into the minds of the audience; as we dove into the human speaking ability in #8 Polyglot Means Multilingual with Joel Dubin    But with these new languages, how were we going to find the money to travel to all these wonderful places? That's where we get #7: Becoming Wealthy with Bryan Kuderna    Needless to say: All these new skills left us all a bit stressed out. Luckily, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder came in to save the day at #6: OCD with Chris Mason    That puts OCD into perspective, but what about the ever increasing need to know about Autism? For this we turn to #5: Life with Autism with Sam Mitchell    Autism can be an isolating experience, and #4 highlighted that all of life can be lonely if done wrong. This is: Loneliness with Shila Patel   Okay… So we don't want to be lonely, right? Then why not find someone or something we cannot live without? Turns out that leads us to #3: Codependency with Dr. Sarah Michaud    Alright! So we can't be lonely, AND we can't be codependent… Is there anything else to look out for, Colton? Yes, there is, my lovely audience member; it's #2: Narcissistic Personality Disorder with Danu Morrigan    Wow… with such a heavy list, surely the number one must have been an all encompassing downer, right?  No! In fact, #1 was almost exclusively uplifting: Providing valuable insights to how you can find passion and purpose in your life right now! It's Vitamin P with Corey Poirier    Listener questions?: “Do you plan to focus on any topics more in the future?” -Mikah   Rocky asks, "You had a recent announcement about a medical situation. Can you tell us more?"   “How's listenership?” - Deborah    “Did something happen to make you happier?” - Odila Favorite Reviews or Emails:  “Dear JDE podcast,  Thank you for releasing such unique and fascinating content. Not being largely into podcasts, I find myself oddly intrigued with what the next episode will dive into.  Just a few weeks ago I listened to one where you had a sports related guest, they mentioned how physical activity such as running helps the mind from overthinking. Because you're so physically exhausted, you can't think deep enough to get overwhelmed in the moment. Being the fool I am. I translated this to intensely jogging on a break later that night to the point of being uncomfortable. Later, a co-worker was kind enough to invite me on their evening strolls and that was a much more enjoyable distraction.  Sincerely, another dumb fan.”    “Hello! Huge fan of the show, just wanted to send some. Compliments your way. Live, laugh, love babes! Cheers!” - Leo Velour    I love hearing from listeners, even if it's just for them to say hey or share a moment.    Now for just a little ego boost, let's look at some public reviews of the show:  “I love this podcast. I always learn something. I've been listening for some time now and was fortunate to be a guest last year. Keep up the good work, Colton.” - Dr. Robin Hall    “Colton Petry's Just dumb enough. Podcast is, of course, quite smart. All of his shows and guests are wide-ranging and equally fascinating. I find most shows with an international following such as this one. Are the ones to stalk. This one's a keeper.” -Best Things Ever    “Colton ain't no dummy, He's a masterful interviewer who creates the best conversations that you just don't want to end.” - Jodi  Top 10 Countries:  United States, led by New York, Oregon, California, Texas, and Illinois.  England and Scotland of the United Kingdom.  Australia's own New South Wales and Victoria.  Canada, with Ontario and British Columbia out front.  Ghana, making a huge statement as a regular top 5 this year!  New Zealand  Ireland  Germany  South Africa  India    All 10 has routine time in the top of their charts, there was only about a 2% difference between #6 and #10, and #11 was even closer.    Thank you all again for hanging out with me and my wonderfully dumb show for another year. I hope to have even more fun topics and wild knowledge for you in Year 4!  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Art can be such a fickle endeavor, most often requiring years or training, practice, and experience. But finally, we've found an art form where all of those things are more of a hindrance than a benefit.  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  The show will be turning three years old on Friday! I'm hoping to get a special little year 3 episode out, and i would love to feature comments, questions, or reviews on that episode. Send whatever you've got to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com  My guest today is Tracy Latz. Tracy is many things, with many very impressive degrees, but she's most proud of her work with Entura Art. It's a type of drawing or painting that require the artist to be blindfolded and unaware of the artwork unfolding in front of them. This is perfect for people like me who can't understand anatomy, perspective, or color theory.  It also leans more towards the side of the audience that love psychics, mediums, and other unusual studies; because it touches on a lot of them from the view of a clinical psychiatrist.    ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 )  ( Www.ShiftYourLife.Com )  ( LatzTalk@Gmail.Com )  ( http://www.youtube.com/@ShiftYourlLifeNow )  ( https://a.co/d/3gZ46nZ will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Mystical World of Entura Art: Connecting with Spirit Via Intuitive Art" )  Let's finally make meaningful art!  I love that all of this can be done, very easily, for less than $5. I went down to the nearby dollar store, bought two huge sheets of thick paper to cut up, a bucket of bright colored chalk, and a sleep mask for basically pocket change. I'm tempted to do some and post them on the Instagram, but I'd love to see and even post Entura artwork done by the audience.  In other news, September is creeping towards an end, so here's the updated rankings:  1. The United States, with New York, Texas, and Oregon leading the charge.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Australia, with Victoria now holding a small lead over New South Wales.  4. Canada, with Ontario way out front.  5. Ireland, now beating Ghana! With just a week left, it's anyone's guess who will win in September.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

When the resume says: Yale, Stanford, Harvard, and Cedar Sinai as past training and education, you can usually trust the opinion as it relates to their specialty. The exception is when it relates to yourself... Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Andrew Kadar. Dr. Kadar is a fan of the show with over four decades of work as an anesthesiologist. Despite all of this  he missed his own heart disease diagnosis until it nearly killed him. He's with us today to explain heart disease a bit, tell us some risk factors, and ultimately prove that his situation was not as unique as you might think.     ( Www.GettingBetterDoc.Com )   ( https://a.co/d/fNLK36d will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Getting Better: A Doctor's Story of Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal" )  ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb20 ) Let's not deny our own mortality! (Jeez, that's a dark way to start a show...)  Side note, I've had multiple family members now actually require heart surgery over the years, and even a few that have passed away from untreated conditions, so I'm trying to stay very aware of my own risk. I would hope you're all doing the same, keeping yourselves in good health for a long time to come.  In other news, September is well underway, so here's the updated rankings so far:  1. The United States, taking back first place thanks to New York, Texas, and Illinois.  2. England of the United Kingdom, rocketing back up the list.  3. Australia, with Victoria now holding a small lead over Queensland.  4. Canada, with Ontario maintaining a healthy lead.  5. Ireland... tied with Ghana! What a race!  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

Hey everyone,  I just wanted to put out a quick announcement that there won't be an episode this week.  I've been dealing with a serious medical condition and just needed to prioritize it this time. I hope you all understand, and there will be a new episode next week as scheduled.  If you feel like you're missing out on this wonderful show, please check out the very large back catalog of episodes for some fantastic interviews.  I'd love it if you could leave good reviews on Apple Podcast or Spotify to help the show reach more people, and as always you can reach me at dumbenoughpodcast@gmail.com or on any of the social media pages.  Take care of yourselves, thank you for listening, and stay dumb.  ( Fun background music by Rachie )

There's this prevailing thought that immigration has to be from your home country to the other side of the world, but our expert today shows that sometimes: Those are the easier types of moving. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Ilona Seddik. Ilona made several big moves in her life, going from the arctic circle, to central Russia, and then to the United States. Its a fascinating story with all kinds of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, but Ilona shares all of the good and the bad with us. Shockingly, Ilona has only been speaking English for two years, and yet it's far better than most people I have met with ten years of English as a second language. I also really enjoy her accent, and hopefully you will too.   ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilona-seddik-069011203/ ) ( https://www.youtube.com/@ilonaseddik/videos ) Let's make the right relocation for us! I know there was a lot to take in on this one, but so much of it is so critical to being who you want to be, and living the way you dreamed of. In other news, August is over and September has begun. Here's the updated rankings for the new month:  1. Canada, with Ontario pushing the country to an early lead.  2. The United States, holding second place thanks to Ohio, Texas, and Massachusetts. 3. Ireland! Making a triumphant return!  4. Australia, with Queensland and Victoria competing for the top spot.  5. England of the United Kingdom, holding a one listener lead over Ghana.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

The wide approval of marijuana can be seen through most of the Western Hemisphere, and we hear about supposed benefits regularly... But are there secret detriments that we haven't heard about?  Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Raymond Wiggins. Dr. Wiggins not only shares a last name with the greatest mind in science fiction, he is also recognized by US Governor Greg Abbott. Call him a doctor, a dentist, or a surgeon; just don't call him uninformed. Raymond breaks down a bunch of highly technical research to spoon feed us the whole truth on what he has seen inside this very thick data.  I do want to be up front in saying I'm not taking a pro or anti stance here. My job is to ask all the questions that an audience might want to know, and to keep my opinion largely to myself. I would be just as happy to have a medical professional come on to share the positives they see in their studies.    ( Www.DrWiggins.Com )   ( https://a.co/d/gXk63LQ will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana" )    Let's see how the green lady affects our body!  I certainly hadn't heard most of this before the interview, and it surprised me quite a bit. I'd love to have someone speak for the opposite side now, so I don't just see it as a health crisis like cigarettes...  In other news, August is nearly over and the rankings are a little wild:  1. England of the United Kingdom, holding it's lead for a potential upset of the norm.  2. The United States, still held up by New York, California, and Oregon.  3. Ghana, now pushing into the top 3! What a major upset!  4. Canada, with Ontario way out front.  5. Australia, with New South Wales and Victoria neck and neck.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

For those who read the title, don't worry: We won't be hypnotizing you today. So you can work, drive, write, or do yard work in peace. Although if you're open to suggestion: Might I recommend leaving a review for the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Trisha Fuller. Trisha is a trainer with the Master Hypnotist Society, which sounds much more dark and mystical that it is... probably. Trisha went from a bad experience with hypnosis not working at all, to having a full time career as a wildly successful hypnotist. She's here today to demystify the field and process a bit, so we understand how it works, why it might not, and what incredible things it can do. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 - Code: Dumb20 ) ( Www.LearnHypnosis.Ca ) ( Www.MasterHypnotistSociety.Com ) Let's embrace self hypnosis! I always wanted to study hypnotism for it's benefits, but I had no idea there so many. Now I just need some hypnosis to overcome my erratic fascinations with new things every week. In other news, August is over halfway done and the rankings have updated in a surprising way:  1. England of the United Kingdom, overtaking the US for maybe the first time ever this late in a month.  2. The United States, now held up by New York, California, and Oregon.  3. Canada, with Ontario widening their lead.  4. Ghana, now pushing it's way passed the always present...  5. Australia, with New South Wales and Victoria keeping their heads above water.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

What do a lizard-man, a ham sandwich, a redneck wizard, and a druidic game warden have to do with each other? Our expert today exemplifies that independent authors have all the limitless creativity and access they could ever need to find an audience that loves their work. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Bob McGough. Bob is an indie author and game designer who isn't afraid to tell the truth about what happens once you publish a book, no matter the outlet. He values transparency in a field that intentionally tries to obfuscate what "good sales" are, and breaks down the real milestones that make writing such a valuable tool for so many creative people. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 - Code: Dumb20 ) ( Www.TalesByBob.Com ) ( https://a.co/d/9h46G1M will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Book 1 of The Jubal County Saga" ) ( Www.https://open.spotify.com/show/0d08qPSdQcs4MEC0Z2b7Y2 for "Books, Beards, Booze" Podcast ) Let's publish our own stories and be proud that we finished! There's something about redneck wizard that will make me laugh every time, and I think it's partially the mental image of Harry Potter with a shotgun, and how exactly the "magic" makes things disappear. In other news, August is chugging along and the rankings have updated just a little: 1. The United States, still led by New York, California, and Illinois.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Canada, still barely led by Ontario, with British Columbia just behind. 4. Australia, with New South Wales now leading Victoria by two listeners. 5. Ghana, once again overtaking New Zealand.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

I love writing for my own enjoyment, but many people do it for a living. Some of these people write a dozen books a year, only to put someone else's name on it. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Doug Crowe. Doug founded and runs a company specializing in "ghostwriting". It's not journalism for the dead, although that would also be super cool, it's writing out books and novels for people who have a story and money, but no extra time. These ghost writers work tirelessly to ensure that every book they touch can reach a wider audience and have a meaningful impact. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 - Code: Dumb20 ) ( Www.AuthorYourBrand.Com ) ( Www.AuthorityFusion.Com ) Let's either start writing, or start getting paid for our writing! It seems almost counter intuitive to be a career writer who never gets credit for their own work, but considering the average book sales topping out before you sell 300 copies: It is actually much more profitable to write for people who already have money and a story. In other news, August is now here and the rankings have updated just a little: 1. The United States, led by New York, Illinois, and California.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. New Zealand.  4. Canada, led by Ontario, with British Columbia just behind.  5. Australia, with Victoria now leading New South Wales.  Ghana did beat New Zealand in a last minute victory for July.  Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb! 

As a global culture obsessed with cults, we know very little about what it's truly like to be in one; much less what it takes to escape and start a normal life for yourself. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Gabriel Milon. Gabriel was born into a very famous Christianity based cult, and by the time he tried to make a normal life: He had to rebuild who he was from the ground up. It's not all black cloaks and daggers with human sacrifice, but it is an absolutely enlightening and engaging story, so stick around! ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 - Code: Dumb20 ) Let's be careful with who we call Grandpa!  This story of escape and a successful life after is really something that makes me feel good and hopeful, but for as much as we touched on: There is hours more content about the darkness and depravity behind the Children of God cult. Honestly, I don't think there is a solid reason for this show to dive into the worst of the worst. If you found this episode entertaining, use it as a springboard to seek out other shows like "Last Podcast on the Left" who did a full five part series on the inner workings. In other news, July is almost over and the rankings have updated just a little: 1. The United States, now led by New York, California, and Texas.  2. England of the United Kingdom.  3. Canada, led by Ontario, with British Columbia trying to catch up last minute.  4. Australia, with New South Wales holding a lead, and Victoria trailing behind.  5. Ghana, overtaking New Zealand this week. It's a tight race as we close up the month in a few days.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

I think the phrase "I'm a little OCD" has been said by most of the people on the planet at some point in time, but it's truly understood by very few. Our expert today will explain why no one has ever been just a little bit OCD. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Chris Mason. Chris struggled with obsessive compulsive disorder for decades before finding a way out. He's here to share what the disorder actually is, how it manifests, and the path he found to escape it. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 ) ( Www.PathToInnerWellness.Com ) Let's try to do an intro! The amount I learned about OCD in this interview really didn't sink in until I heard it all again while editing. So if there are topics you've enjoyed, go back and re-listen to get even more out of it. In other news, July is rolling onward and the rankings have updated a little: 1. The United States, now led by New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. Canada, with Ontario widening their lead. 4. Australia, with New South Wales holding a lead, and Victoria and Queensland both desperately trying to overtake them. 5. New Zealand, overtaking Ghana. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Did you know that legally speaking: Only one group of individuals in a Non Profit Organization cannot make a profit? That seems wrong, but it's just one of the many things which surprised me in talking to our expert today. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. Sorry for the delay in episode from Monday to Tuesday, my original episode had some major audio problems that require more attention. My guest today is Mickey Desai. Mickey is a podcaster and non profit expert who has served on several board of directors, and now gives advice to those who are working in or entering the space. I definitely came away from this one with a whole new view on just how NPOs function, and the challenges some  of them face. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 ) ( Www.NonProfitSnapshot.Com ) ( Www.NonProfitSnapcast.Com ) Let's work for free... maybe. It seems so unusual that a board member of a potentially large company cannot get paid, but I feel like it has to be that way in order to keep any honesty in the system. In other news, July is rolling onward and the rankings have updated a little: 1. The United States, Still led by New York, Texas, and Oregon. 2. England of the United Kingdom, taking back the number 2 spot. 3. Canada, with British Columbia closing in on the throne-holding Ontario. 4. Australia, with New South Wales holding a lead, and Victoria bumping the country up a spot. 5. Ghana, carefully holding a lead over New Zealand. Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at: Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order.  That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Would you say you're in the top 30% of happy people, the bottom 20% of unhappy people, or somewhere in that middle 50%? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Teresa Greco. Teresa is a woman of many careers from magazines to counseling, with a heartfelt specialization in helping people to find happiness. She's here today to show how she found her way from the bottom 20 to the top 30, and what that did for her life. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 ) ( Www.TeresaGreco.Ca ) ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qDWM0bWwR4&ab_channel=TEDxTalks will take you to "Does money buy happiness?" Ted Talk ) Let's find happiness! Let's practice some gratitude now that we know it's so good for us. I'll go first. I'm thankful that my equipment's back to working condition, I'm glad that the weather here has been so warm lately, and I'm grateful for each of you that listens to this show. Quick break now so you can do yours... Hopefully you did it and I'm not just Dora talking to the silent room. In other news, July is rolling forward and the rankings have updated a little: 1. The United States, now led by New York, Texas, and Oregon. 2. Canada, with Ontario a crazy distance out front. 3. England of the United Kingdom. 4. Ghana. Who have quickly found themselves top 5 regulars. 5. Australia, with New South Wales barely keeping them on the board. Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at: Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Some people might squirrel away cash in their sock drawer or mattress, or even a freezer if you just moved to the big city. But most people keep the bulk of their hard earned money in either savings or checking accounts. All of these have the same issue however: They don't do anything to protect you from inflation. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. My guest today is Andrew Parrillo. Andrew is an investment advisor with about five decades of experience, and while this episode shouldn't be considered advice for legal reasons: it is absolutely chalk full of invaluable information. Because we're trying to break down really technical details, it can get a little dry. But make no mistake, I understand money and investing more from this interview than probably any other I've done. Don't be afraid to take notes if you've got free hand. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or use code: JustDumb20 ) ( https://a.co/d/080oTm4T will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Beat the Wealth Management Hustle" ) Let's make money by saving money! Get in on this slice of nirvana by going to: Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order.  It's wild to think that 1% could make such a difference, but even paying that 1% to gain an additional 5% a year would be well worth it versus a savings account that earns you a dollar a year (or less). In other news, July is upon us and the rankings are all new: 1. The United States, now led by Texas, Illinois, and Virginia. 2. Canada, with Ontario taking an early lead. 3. Australia, with Victoria just barely holding out over New South Wales and Queensland. 4. Ghana. Who have quickly found themselves top 5 regulars. 5. England, almost losing their spot to Ireland. Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at: Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order. That's: J-U-S-T-D-U-M-B-2-0 That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

So much of this show's audience has been curious about autism, and I'm delighted to bring an expert today who has grown up with autism first hand. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Sam Mitchell. Sam is the host of the Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast and was diagnosed with high functioning autism at age 4, a diagnosis he wholly agrees with, but dislikes as a term. You'll also hear why he's not pro-cure and what exactly that means in regards to modern treatments. ( Https://MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 Use code: JustDumb20 ) ( Www.AutismRocksAndRolls.Com ) Let's not say we need a cure. In other news, June's rankings have not changed a whole lot: 1. The United States, still led by Virginia, New York, and California. 2. England of the UK. Still leading Scotland. 3. Australia, with Victoria overtaking New South Wales and Queensland. 4. Canada, with Ontario now leading the provinces. 5. Ghana. Followed closely by Ireland. Thanks again to Magic Mind for sponsoring the episode. You can get 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any one time purchase by going to: Https://MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or using the code: "JustDumb20" at checkout. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Have you ever seen anyone with perfectly circular bruises out in public? It might be from a softball, or maybe some freak accident with a big glass orb; but most likely: It's from a medical practice called "Cupping". Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Dr. Tom Ingegno. Tom is a super fun guy with over two decades of experience in various medical practices that date  back thousands of years. We talk about all the classic East Asian Medicine practices a little, but I was fascinated coming into this with the  practice of cupping. I had no idea it was something you could do at home for really cheap while still being effective. Having literally written the book on cupping, Tom set me straight and even steered me to buy a set of my own. I love them and have found incredible relief in a way I never imagined possible. ( Www.CharmCityIntegrative.Com ) ( Www.TheCuppingBook.Com ) ( https://a.co/d/2KDW6Hb will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "The Cupping Book" ) Let's get some weird shaped marks! As a follow up to the episode, I did in fact buy my own kit for about 20 bucks. It  has been really easy to use and absolutely helpful for me. I thought the bruises it leaves behind would be uncomfortable, but I actually barely even feel them. Give it a shot if you're feeling curious like I was. In other news, June's rankings are updated: 1. The United States, led by Virginia, New York, and California. 2. England of the UK. Taking back the spot from Scotland. 3. Australia, with New South Wales just holding on over Queensland. 4. Canada, with Alberta now leading the provinces. 5. Ghana. Followed closely by Ireland. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Narcissus was born in Ancient Greece, and was one day warned that he would live a long life as long as 'he never knows himself.' As he reached his teenage years, the handsome youth never found anyone that could pull his heartstrings, instead, he left in his wake a long trail of distressed and broken-hearted maidens. Then, one day, he chanced to see his own reflection in a pool of water and, thus, discovered the ultimate  in unrequited love and fell in love with himself. Naturally, this one-way relationship went nowhere, and Narcissus, unable to draw himself away from the pool, pined away in despair until he finally died of thirst and starvation. Immortality, at least of a kind, was assured, though, when his body turned into the flowers which, thereafter, bore his name. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Danu Morrigan. We've all met that person who is a little to self-absorbed. The world must revolve around them, whether they have to cry or scream or be silent to get their way. But what exactly is wrong with them? Danu is here today to teach us all about the sneaky Narcissistic Personality Disorder or NPD. She'll tell us what it is, what it means, what it's like to be raised by someone with it, and ultimately how to go no contact. It's a far cry from the fable of Narcissus who was so entranced by his own beauty that he died, but in some ways that story still feels kind of accurate. ( Www.DaughtersOfNarcissisticMothers.Com ) ( https://a.co/d/8AV1hoI will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "How to go no contact with your narcissistic mother" ) Let's not be self absorbed people! Do you know any narcissists? I've certainly known a few, and it makes me wonder if I went no contact far later than I should have. Tell me your experience and maybe we'll have successfully learned together! In other news, June is officially here and the rankings are all new: 1. The United States, led by New York, New Jersey, and California. 2. Australia, with New South Wales leading them to the number 2 spot. 3. Scotland of the UK. That's certainly a shake up. 4. Ghana. Who did end up beating South Korea last month. 5. Canada, with Ontario barely keeping them in the top 5. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

What is the thing you would do if money wasn't an issue? I know that's an unusual way to lead in an episode, but I'm genuinely curious. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Corey Poirier. Corey is the founder of BLU Talks, and a very successful speaker; not to mention a New York Times best selling author. He's here today to share what he found when he embarked on following his passion. This "Vitamin P" as he calls it is the real secret to getting through the horror show that is life. And it might not end up being your purpose, but it's a strong shove in the right direction. ( Www.ThisIsTheBook.Com ) ( Www.Amazon.Com "The Enlightened Passenger" ) Let's take our vitamin P! Feel free to share with me what you love doing, especially now that the interview is over and you have heard how much I love to hear from all of you out there in the audience. In other news, May is just about over and the rankings are mostly final in this last week: 1. The United States, now led by California, Oregon, and New York. 2. England of the UK. 3. Australia, with New South Wales back out front! 4. Canada, barely led by Ontario! 5. South Korea, with Ghana only ONE listener behind. That's anyone's race. That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!  Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally.  Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

I can't blame you if you've never heard of Ayurveda. I certainly wasn't aware of it when our expert today approached me for the show. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Ananta Ripa Ajmera. Ananta is here today to teach us things that humans have known for thousands of years. The problem is that we've been overwriting a lot of this old, hard earned knowledge with new trends and fads that don't actually serve to help us as much as they hurt us. I was quite surprised by a lot of what used to be considered common sense, which is never a good sign. And I'm guilty of doing quite a few of the bad things she points out. While her background definitely has a spiritual inclination, you'll likely find a lot of universal advice about how to grow and better yourself that doesn't have any direct connection to one philosophy or religion. We'll talk about how it can help with everything from insomnia to eating disorders. ( Www.AnantaRipaAjmera.Com ) ( Www.Amazon.Com "Way of the Goddess" ) Let's relearn old knowledge! There are so many people on so many journeys out there, that it can be easy to sidetrack yourselves. I hope the advice in this episode helps someone to better find their footing and return to their own path. In other news, May is just over halfway done and the rankings have mostly stabilized since last week: 1. The United States, now led by California, Oregon, and New York. 2. England of the UK. 3. Australia, with Victoria taking the lead from New South Wales! 4. South Korea. 5. Canada, now led by Ontario! That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!