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Life Talks is about having conversations that matter, that have depth, and about re-connecting to our roots so that we can bear fruit that gives meaning to our lives.

Michael Bacchioni


    • Mar 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 50: Jon Rennie - Life as a Submarine Officer, Traits of a Strong Leader, Government Transparency, and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 59:41


    Jon Rennie is co-founder, president, and CEO of Peak Demand Inc. He served as a U.S. naval officer on nuclear submarines and has close to 30 years leading industrial businesses in North America. We talk about his story, and what life is like in the navy and in a submarine, as well as leadership, transparency, government response during 2020, and faith. Grateful to have crossed paths and invite you to follow his work.

    Episode 49: Anthony Migliorino - Integrity, Fatherhood, and Freedom vs Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2023 64:59


    Anthony has been a positive influence in my life, and I value his core messages and beliefs. In this episode we talk about freedom, responsibility, limited government, peaceful parenting. We also talk about why it is so important to be the change you want to see, instead of imposing it on others, and trying to change other people's views.

    Episode 48: Peter Bacchioni - Welcoming mistakes, taking action, and trusting yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 76:08


    Another episode with my father, grateful for the wisdom he has shared with me over the years. In this episode we speak on faith, emotions, mistakes, taking action, and trusting yourself.

    Episode 47: Jonathon - Total Wellness Edventures - Finding your voice, Being a Lighthouse, and Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 87:37


    Episode 46: Jared McLain - Opera Singer to Psychologist - Faith and Fatherhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 93:46


    In this episode I speak Jared McLain shares his journey from being an opera singer to becoming a psychologist. We speak on a number of topics from his journey of being a father and shares how faith has played an important role in his life.

    Episode 45: Matt Izzo - The experience of running an Ironman - AI/Technology and Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 89:44


    In this episode with Matt Izzo we speak on his completion of Ironman 2022 in Florida. He shares his experience of the training process, his mindset, and the journey of all 3 phases of the race to the finish line. We also dive into Chat GPT, AI, and discuss whether these technologies are good or bad for humanity. And of course we always dive into consciousness, our human experience, and our aim to grow in a deeper awareness of our human experience.

    Episode 44: Steve Mistovich - Hall of Fame Fatherhood - Family and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 111:10


    In this episode of Life Talks I speak with Steve Mistovich. Steve shares his story and experience with being a father and we dive deep into the importance of faith.

    Episode 43: Alex Vivanco - Jumping out the boat, Born to live Abnorml, and Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 109:56


    Jumping out the boat, Born to live Abnorml, and Faith

    Episode 42: Akira the Don - Meaningwave, Overcoming Anxiety, and the Power of Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 85:49


    In this episode of Life Talks I speak with Akira the Don. Akira created his own genre of music called Meaningwave. Meaningwave as he states, is taking wisdom of the ages and making music out of it. Jordan Peterson, Wes Watson, Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Jocko Willink, and David Goggins are just a few of the many voices he makes music out of. We speak on overcoming anxiety through understanding memories of the past and projections of the future. We also speak on Santa Claus and the idea of Santa being more important than the "actual" Santa Claus. What Santa Claus stands for is much more important than is he real, and our ability to express that to the next generation depends on our relationship with how we see the world. You can find Akira's music, and work here: www.meaningwave.com https://www.youtube.com/@akirathedon

    Episode 41: Joseph - Masculine Theory - Consciousness, Tender/Aggressive Man, and Paradoxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 91:47


    In this episode of Life Talks I speak with Joseph - Masculine Theory on men's issues. From understanding and integrating our animal nature, to consciousness, and the paradoxes that present themselves as we grow in deeper truths. You can find Joseph on Youtube and Twitter: @MasculineTheory

    Episode 40: Thomas Andrew - Symbolism, Faith, and Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 84:53


    In this episode of Life Talks I speak with Thomas Andrew on symbolism, faith, and movies that have taught us valuable lessons.

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    Episode 39: Jeff Higgins - FoE, Real Estate, Relationships, and Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 31:53


    In this episode I talk with Jeff Higgins, another man in Fraternity of Excellence (FoE), we speak on real estate, masculinity, relationships, and the importance of being around others who seek the truth. You can find Jeff here: Twitter - @jeffreyhiggins Instagram - @jeffhig

    Episode 38: Kristi Collins - Trusting in Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 33:39


    In this episode I speak with Kristi, who shares her story of overcoming difficulty with childbirth. Kristi believes, as do I, that God's plan is much bigger than our own narrow view of the world, and in times of difficulty our most powerful weapon is faith, to let go and let God.

    Episode 37: Daniel Riley - Writing, Social Media, and Free Speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 82:40


    In this episode I speak with Daniel Riley, an author who shares his story of overcoming adversity in his life, simply by starting by shutting off all of the distractions of life and taking a 30 minute walk a day. Daniel went from writing 300 words a day to 3000 by making small changes, and now helps others do the same through: -1 on 1 sessions per month on writing -Ghostwriting -Editing and Proofing -Marketing -Social Media Engagement Find his services here: www.whimsyland.org He can also be found on Twitter directly here: @Misterdpriley We also dive into the importance of free speech, and how we can use social media instead of it using us.

    Episode 36: Thomas Andrew - Foundations of a good story/movie and growing in authentic faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 69:46


    In this episode Thomas and I talk about the foundations that good stories and movies are built on and dive into the importance authentic faith has on our lives.

    Episode 35: Matt Izzo - Exercise, Marathons, and Spiritual Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 92:38


    In this episode I interview Matt Izzo, who is currently training for an Ironman race. For those who are not familiar an Ironman is consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26-mile run, raced in that order with a total completion time not exceeding 17 hours. We speak about what drove him to compete at this level, how he prepares, what he eats, and then dive into the spiritual benefits he's experienced from it.

    Episode 34: Peter Bacchioni - Tell the truth or at least don't lie that's a start

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 81:48


    In this episode with my father I start with a song from Akira the Don featuring Jordan Peterson called, "Tell the Truth." Many times in our lives we lie, and more times than not in subtle ways, especially not living to our full potential, and being unapologetically who we truly are in relationships, work, and life. My father shares his experience so that others can learn from his wins, and his mistakes.

    Episode 33: Deana Mitchell - Taking better care of ourselves - Growing Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 53:30


    "When you're trying to figure out what your purpose is, and you're struggling with it. You can't see the label from inside the bottle." You have to be willing to be vulnerable and sacrifice pride to realize we are all trying to figure it out along the way. Deana Mitchell's story should be an inspiration to others to share your story, because it ultimately is the only source of real that you have access to, everything else is dogma. Your lived experience is the best thing you have to share.

    Episode 32: Justin Copeland - Breaking down Lion King, and the Spirit of the Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 81:55


    In this episode we talk about Lion King, and the parallels they have to our life, especially in the modern world. We also speak on its relationship to the spirit of the father, and the importance in growing in faith as we come to understand it.

    Episode 31: Tyler Todt - Making 1.8 million in poker, turning negativity into positivity, and faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 26:05


    In this episode I talk with Tyler Todt who shares his journey of how he made 1.8 million in poker, and going from focusing on making money, having status, to having a fulfilling relationship with his wife and children, staying positive, and growing in faith. You can find his website here: https://tylertodt.life/ You can find him on Youtube and Twitter @Tyler Todt You can find his books here: tylertodt.crd.co

    Episode 30: Justin Copeland - Navigating the Intentional Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 60:40


    In this episode I speak with Justin Copeland on his work with navigating the intentional life. Justin believes people should take chances instead of remaining comfortable (like being stuck in the 9-5 marketing job, not out of wanting to, but out of obligation - forever) and to look for the opportunities in life as they arise. You can find more from Justin here: linktr.ee/JustinLCopeland

    Episode 29: Peter Bacchioni - Learning from previous generations - Chasing money vs chasing wealth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 67:36


    In this episode I speak with my father again on what we talk about all the time, life, values, and the whys of life. We speak on learning from previous generations of what's truly important (which can be defined more as a remembering than a learning).

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    Episode 28: Tony Davis - Bodybuilding, Nutrition, Wrestling, and Overcoming Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 72:34


    In this episode I speak with Tony Davis, a NASM certified personal trainer who shares his story about bodybuilding, nutrition, wrestling, and how he overcame his struggles and is now inspiring others to overcome theirs. I met Tony through Elliot Hulse (you can check him out on Youtube as well). He can be found below: liftingwithtony.com Bearded Barbell Podcast - Apple/Google/Amazon/Spotify @tonydaviscoaching - Instagram/Tik tok Tony Davis - Facebook

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    Episode 27: Matt Izzo - Losing your negative belief systems keeps the fat off, and growing in consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 66:46


    In this episode I speak with Matt Izzo on the importance of not only working out and being healthy but in losing the negative belief systems that keep us unhealthy and fat. Anyone can lose weight, but how do we create a way of seeing ourself in a authentically positive manner. We may lose weight but if we keep the image of that fat guy or girl in our head, then it's only a matter of time before that reality shows up again. We also talk about the importance of growing in consciousness, or wisdom, in seeing the world as it is, instead of our narrow view of it. You can find Matt here: Twitter - @MattIzzo Youtube Channel - @Matt Izzo Fitness Instagram - @mattizzofitness For Matt's Free Fat Loss, and Recipe Guides and more check his Linktree https://linktr.ee/MattIzzo

    Episode 26: Zac Small - Using social media instead of it using you, action, and overcoming vices

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 34:15


    In this episode I talk with Zac Small about the importance of USING social media instead of it using YOU. We also talk about the importance of action instead of the illusion of perfect. Zac runs the Fraternity of Excellence - a place for men to become the best version of themselves through comradery, responsibility, and action. You can find more from Zac here: https://linktr.ee/ZacSmall_

    Episode 25: Jerry - Men of Grit - Faith and Mans Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 57:57


    In this episode of Life Talks I speak with Jerry - Men of Grit as he shares his mission to honor God, be true to the man in the mirror, and be a rock for those around him. He leads and inspires through strength, results, and victory. We speak about Christ and the conflicts that Christ faced, and the power that faith and internal peace has through him if we believe. Jerry can be found on Twitter @Men_of_Grit

    Episode 24: Timothy Reigle - Overcoming porn addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 47:08


    Appreciate Timothy Reigle joining me in this episode of life talks to talk about an addiction we shared silently for a while - porn. The guts of this man to share his pain so that others can understand it is commendable. Real men take responsibility for their actions, and fix it. Many live in regret/guilt/shame - rather than using it as a catalyst for growth. He is a living example of OVERCOMING. Timothy defines the differences between lust and love, men and women, accountability partners, the illusion of porn, and the power of faith in dealing with addiction. The same principles apply to most addictions. -Porn -Alcohol -Drugs And even the more "socially" acceptable forms of addiction that are come from a wound that makes people seek external validation for an internal problem. You can find Timothy's work, social media, courses, and contact information through his linktree here: linktr.ee/TimothyReigle

    Episode 23: Erin Moran - Trauma in the body - Coregulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 112:20


    In this episode we talk about trauma (as we often do), and the importance of coregulation (simply having a conversation of value/understanding).

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    Episode 22: Cala - Strong Fathers - Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 48:01


    In this episode I speak with Cala on the importance of strong fathers, parenting with love, and how communication is THEE key to making all of these things work as they should.

    Episode 21: Redmond Louw - Life in Africa - Growing in faith - What makes a man a man

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 70:48


    In this episode I speak with Redmound who is from Johannasburg, South Africa. He shares what life and culture is like on the other side of this world. We talk about religion vs religionism and what makes a man a man.

    Episode 20: Anthony Migliorino - Peaceful Parenting - True Strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 33:14


    In this episode I speak with Anthony Migliorino on the importance of TRUE strength and parenting through peace. We speak on how these two are really the same thing. A truly strong man IS a peaceful man. This peace is found through sifting out all of the information that is out there and taking action and being able to discern when this action is just busyness. Anthony also goes into the importance of forgiveness, and equally important, the importance to apologize and take responsibility when you do wrong.

    Episode 19: Thomas Andrew - Stories, Archetypes, and the Transcendent - The importance of faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 93:29


    In this episode with Thomas Andrew we speak about the foundations that hold society together are much deeper than we realize. These foundations are archetypical meaning an idealized model. This idealized model can be referred to as the kingdom of heaven. This heaven will be realized when enough of our collective seek it first, then act on it as they understand it. We must first realize we have all fallen short of this ideal and when we recognize this internally, we have the capacity to truly forgive. Essentially we don't come to this ideal without failing forward.

    Episode 18: Peter Bacchioni - Navigating the fog - Remembering core values

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 63:14


    In this podcast with my father we talk about navigating the fog of our world today. This fog that he refers to is dealing with a changing world but also not forgetting the conservative values that keep us conscious. In a world that has become so unconscious, ignorant, and self serving, we talk about how to return to our true selves in the midst of fear, guilt, shame and controlling institutions. A common theme that comes up in talks with my father is that, it's so easy to get lost in everything going on out "there" but if we all take responsibility for in here, out there will take care of itself.

    Episode 17: Zac Small - FoE and Walking the Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 53:12


    In this episode I speak with founder of Fraternity of Excellence, Zac Small. Zac is a husband, a father, a navy veteran, an author, a speaker, and is someone who has conquered alcohol addiction. We met on Twitter through the previous guest George Bruno so let this episode be testament to the power of networking and how opening one door leads to another. Zac shares what Fraternity of Excellence is about, and is all about ACTION. Stop researching, stop talking, stop pretending, and take action, and be honest. It is through being honest where we are in our life, and taking action that provides results... not talking about it, or pretending we are something we're not. You can find Zac here: Website: https://thefamilyalpha.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFamilyAlpha Twitter: @ZacSmall_ If you're looking for a group of men who are focused on growing as a man in all aspects from marriage, to fatherhood, to faith, to business, and want to build relationships and be held accountable to those standards, join Fraternity of Excellence here: https://fraternityofexcellence.com/ref/119/

    Episode 16: George Bruno - Masculinity, Men vs Women, and Making your Skeletons Dance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 64:54


    George Bruno is a former therapist and professor. He now coaches men for change and traction in their lives. He works specifically with men, and explains why in the podcast. He helps men get out of toxic relationships, including cheating, drug abuse, and physical abuse. In a world that has become feminized and many men have lost their sense of identity, George is in the arena helping men reclaim their masculinity not just by speaking about it, but by living it. George shares talks about how many men will brag about how many women they've slept with, but George says, "I'm ashamed." That stood out to me, because of my own experience. At the time of my youth, I thought that was the thing that made me valuable, because everyone else was aiming for that, but the truth is deep down, that shame, is not just George's but mine too. We like to think we're all different, and to some extent we are, but at the root of our human experience, men and women both want the same thing, we've just collectively forgotten it and are slowly coming to remember. Follow George for more here: Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/GeorgeBruno Newsletter - georgebruno.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/georgeabruno

    Episode 15: Matt Fu - Health and Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 88:20


    In this midst of lockdowns, like everyone else I was trying to make sense of our world. Fear, mandates, lockdowns. Guilt, Shame, and obedience. Masked as compassion, love, and reason. In my heart, I know this... When it comes to love and reason, there is no guilt and shame. My favorite lines from this podcast is a simple truth Matt Fu said, "I think you have a group of people who want to dictate how other people live their lives, and you have another half of people who just want to live free and live the way they want to, and leave other people alone." In this episode we talk about health and freedom.

    Episode 14: Peter Bacchioni - What's it all about? What is our purpose?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 57:05


    In this episode of Life Talks, I speak with my father about purpose, and the meaning of life. The importance of having a purpose is not nearly as important as having "presence". A life with purpose, but no presence, is a blind ego.

    Episode 13: Deana Mitchell and Erin Moran - Emotional Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 109:05


    In this episode I speak with Deana Mitchell and Erin Moran on the importance of connecting with people and how that brings healing. They say shared pain is healed pain, and this episode - Emotional Trauma - is a testimony to that.

    Episode 12: Frank Stephens - Valentines Day Special and the System vs the People

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 90:45


    In this episode I speak with Frank Stephens about holidays and our views on meaning behind them or if they're just another reason to spend money. We also speak on the relationship between corrupt institutions vs corrupt people, and how to determine where the line between that distinction is made.

    Episode 11: Peter Bacchioni #2 - Relationships, Communication, and Being Assertive

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 64:25


    In this episode I speak with my father for a second time on Life Talks. He dives into the importance of communication and its influence on relationships, empathic listening, dependence vs independence, interdependence, and the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive. He also explains the 3 step method for dealing with conflict.

    Episode 10: Erin Moran - Manifesting, Corporate America, and High Vibrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 185:14


    Erin reached out to me and I'm glad she did, I was expecting an hour long conversation which naturally became 3 hours after diving into deep ideas of life, including corporate America, conscious living, relationships, and the divide of identity politics.

    Episode 9: Frank Stephens and David Smiley - Bridging the divide

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 148:03


    In this video Frank, David, and I discuss the political divide and have the conversations that many shy away or ignore different views, from election integrity, to mainstream media, to riots, and the events that happened at the capitol recently. The differences between fighting against each other vs coming together will depend on allowing different viewpoints as well as the conclusion of the discussion of the purpose of life, which unites all of mankind.

    Episode 8: Kevin Gallagher - The Illusory Ego, and the Dark Night of the Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 72:10


    In this episode I speak with Kevin Gallagher about the illusory ego, and the power of our true nature. Kevin shares tools that he's used to change the way he thinks about things, which therefore changes the way he sees them. When we aim for truth, this opens us up to resistance which is often referred to as the dark night of the soul.

    Episode 7: Dr. Patrick Ryan D.C. - Chiropractic Treatment and Healing the Body from Within

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 19:21


    In this episode I talk with Dr. Patrick Ryan, who runs Total Life Chiropractic & Wellness in Randolph NJ. Dr. Ryan and his team are devoted to promoting healing the body from within, rather than the false paradigm of fixing the "environment". Dr. Ryan talks about his journey becoming a chiropractor, the importance of proper posture, supplements, food, exercise, and sleep! Dr. Ryan can be contacted via his website by phone or website below: 973-252-6040 https://www.totallifechiropractic.com/contact-us/ You can also find him on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/drpatrickryan/videos

    Episode 6: Gerald Ford - Sharing the gift of Culinary Arts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 46:43


    In this episode I talk with Gerald Ford, a man who has grown as a leader that I met at "Grounding Camp" hosted by Elliot Hulse. Gerald shares things he has learned growing up, his passion for culinary since age 14, and the power of discipline. You can find him on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Linkedin. His website is https://www.legitconcepts.com/ The programs and tools he offers can be found at his Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/geraldlford

    Episode 5: Peter Bacchioni - Corporate America, Political Divide, and Masculinity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 57:17


    In this episode I talk with father, Peter Bacchioni, about the values he learned from his father, corporate America, the political divide and how we can unite, the need for the masculine and feminine, and the importance of being yourself.

    Episode 4: Frank Stephens - Government, Global Warming, and Generosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 100:12


    In this episode Frank and I talk about the corruption in government, our ignorance of the problem, how cowardice is not a viable solution to problems, global warming and CO2, posterity, and buying Mcdonalds for a stranger. Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable. Franks frustration is in the ignorance of the problem that we have been asleep to for years. As he states many times, he doesn't have a problem with people it's the ideas and partial truths (and lies) that he's against.

    Episode 3: Matt Mchuman - Music, Society, and our Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 83:20


    In this episode, I have a talk with an old friend Matt Davis, and we share our passion for connection through music, problems with society, how we influence society through each individual action, and the human doing vs the human being.

    Episode 2: Jim Merideth - Media, Maintaining Positivity, and Generational Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 64:28


    In this episode Jim and I discuss mainstream media, the importance of staying truly positive in the midst of negativity and victimhood, differences between generations, and more.

    Episode 1: David Smiley - Politics, Music, and Coming Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 59:59


    In episode one David and I dive into some of our political differences, the universal power of music, and most importantly coming together.

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