Mark Explains [the universe]

Some might call it fate, others might call it coincidence, but meeting Jesse & Rachel a month ago was pure magic. I'm humbled to call them friends.  Name is Jesse Delavern and love all things fitness. I worked In The fitness industry for 9 years before starting my professional career in medical sales. I worked in the industry for 5 years and realized I was not being fulfilled and gave it all up to follow my passion in fitness. My wife Rachael and I are now the owners of Gnarly Fit Gym and Apparel which launched in March of 2023 and are striving to build a brand that embodies hard work and following your passion. **NOISE WARNING** there are periodic loud noises in this episode. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Muscle Man Music Company is the brain child of two fitness enthusiasts who had a great conversation over too many beers that had evolved into the grassroots company of fun it is today. Specializing in fitness festivals and nonprofit events, DJ Rhabdo and MC Hammercurl want to help make these events what they should be: easy, fun, and a party where everyone is invited. MC Hammercurl is Dennis Farney and the voice of MMMCo. He loves working on his home with his wife and his dog, Lulu. His favorite lift is the deadlift. DJ Rhabdo is Kenny (he has no first name) and is the soul of MMMCo. He loves disc golf, his dog Klaus, and his favorite lift is bench press. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Had a great conversation with my good friend Myles Barlow. Myles is a Veteran, and 4th year Medical Student at MSUCOM   *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

I was honored this week to sit down with my old friend Corey Baker as we had an incredible conversation about his views on life.  Corey is a husband, father, dad, cubs fan and former pastor. He currently works as a transformation coach dedicated to helping people that want to reinvent themselves.  You can contact him through his website www.thecoreybaker.com  Also make sure to listen in on his podcast Chasing Better. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

My dear friend Tom Fifer joins me on this interesting episode where we discuss life and death, and all the things in between. Please note, this is a heavier podcast, do what you need to do to feel safe, or reach out to us if you need  help or support. We are all in this together.  *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

World travelers and outdoor enthusiasts, Brandie (38) and Nate (44), get in their feels as they prepare for the most foreign and adventurous journey they've ever embarked: parenthood. From symptoms, hormone driven emotions and childhood backstories this couple explores their hopes for their child's future amidst the challenges 2023 (and beyond) holds.   *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Nicole studied psychology because humans and their behavior fascinate her and she wanted to better understand herself. This was the beginning of a lifelong adventure of self-discovery which led to travel worldwide. Wherever Nicole goes she finds herself in interesting conversations with others. She created the Wise Human podcast as a space where she and guests share their authentic human experience and what they've learned along the way, with the intention to inspire others to live fully in their truth, unapologetically. Nicole feels most free when she is outside, traveling, and connecting with others. She is a certified yoga instructor, meditation guide, and host of the Wise Human podcast. Lucie graduated from the University of Michigan with Summa Cum Laude honors and quickly got scooped up into the corporate world. It wasn't long before she decided to ditch the cube and leave her comfy corporate career to go against all odds and pursue her passion of horses. There's not a single day that goes by where she has regretted taking that leap of faith and trusting her instincts. Lucie currently owns and operates High Vibe Trail Rides, an extremely successful public trail riding company that provides trail rides, meditation rides as well as empowering weekend retreats. Lucie is a spiritual teacher who credits all of her success to the simple practices of daily morning meditation, creative visualization and journaling gratitudes each night. Spending time with Luce is always an energetic breath of fresh air and an exciting adventure ready to unfold. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Duke is such a dear friend that I met not too long ago riding horses in the mountains of Idaho. We got to sit down at Black Iron Coffee Roasters for this conversation. Duke represents humanity so well, I was humbled to share this space over coffee.  Duke Potts is a private chef and host of “Duke's Apocalypse Kitchen” on YouTube. She lives in Ypsilanti Michigan with her wife, practices jiu jitsu, and yells at two of her three dogs. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Father, scientist, and volleyball player, Eric believes that the truth usually lies right in the middle of the two extremes. Listen to those that have opposing views and challenge your own beliefs. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Perennial guests Amnestie Lillian Tate VerDuin and Jenn Vanderploeg join me in a special episode highlighting each of their pieces in this ArtPrize 2022.  Gateway in the Garden (by Amnestie): "I want to create a large-scale woodcut featuring floral elements, botanical plants, animals, pollinators, etc. local to Michigan and more specifically the city of Grand Rapids. Wood-carving takes lots of small cuts, planning, adjusting...there is something very organic about the process that parallels so heavily in my mind to nature and life. I think it would be beautiful to create and carve this piece over the course of the event and in front of viewers. Once the carving is complete, I hope to print the piece in front of the public as well." Ascension (by Jenn): "Who doesn't feel a thrill with freshly fallen snow? This Friesian Stallion is exuberantly enjoying a romp in the deep MI snow! This 54"x72"x2" painting is representational of my favorite style of painting; impactful, playful and uplifting to view! The horse is a symbol of spirit, freedom and strength; Just as strong as they are soft and connecting. They teach us to be mindful, present and to enjoy the moment!"   *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast  

Julie joins us again as we sit down with one of my greatest friends and talk about politics, student loans, fitness, nutrition, and just about everything else. Jason has degrees in Human Resources management and nursing. He is a nurse manager at a rehab facility in East Lansing, MI. His interests include CrossFit, nutrition, guitar, and travel *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

My dear friend Kelly Carbary is a 16-year Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) veteran who has now begun a different path in her military career. In 2006 Kelly enlisted as an army supply specialist and transitioned to the dark side to become an army commissioned officer in 2010; commissioning from the University of Michigan as an army aviator. She pushed herself through many challenges in her military career, to include successfully passing Airborne School, Air Assault School, SERE School, and obtaining a commercial pilot certificate for rotor wing aircraft in the UH-60 A/L/M Black Hawk. But her story doesn't stop there! Influenced by her grandfather's resilience and grit, and by her time as a military leader, she decided to embark down a road towards working in another difficult career – Medicine. She will graduate from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2023 as an Osteopathic Physician, and she has goals to stay in the MIARNG as a flight surgeon. Listen as she explains her story, all while encouraging everyone to be kind to themselves because too often we are strong and kind to others, but we sometimes forget to do the same for ourselves. Peace. Love. COM. *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Julie Lynn is a Michigan native, current Chicago resident, and a long time friend of mine. It was an absolute blast having Julie return to the podcast as we talk about the list of questions I have compiled for doing podcast with strangers. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did   *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Ayda is a Resident Pediatrician, Michigan native and recent transplant to Santa Barbara, CA. She is the daughter of Iranian immigrants, a fitness fanatic, and has an intense drive for adventure in life... especially roller blading! You can find her on Instagram @alalayda  *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

In this episode, a great friend of mine Ben Schartow sat down with me and we got to discuss some of the deep philosophical questions regarding faith and those who hold those questions deeply. This was a conversation I'm so honored to have recorded, as we navigated some dense conversation.  Benjamin is an an energetic, hard working, and a loyal professional with many years of experience in leadership, sales, public speaking, and administration. He was a founding member with a team that began Journey Life Church in Holt, MI. Benjamin then began and successfully pastored Realife Student Ministries for 14 years. During this time he also launched Building Twentyone, a non profit teen center supporting 6th - 12th grade students after school in a safe space with opportunities to incite passion and purpose. He is currently the Family Pastor at Journey Life Church while still serving the community as the Executive Director of Building Twentyone.  TW/CW: religion, the gospel, faith *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

I got to sit down with one of my best friends Terrence O'Neil and we talked about all things real estate and fitness. Terrence has been in Real Estate since Jan 2018. When he isn't helping clients buy or sell you can find him working out, and coaching CrossFit at Rogue River CF in Rockford, MI. To learn more or work with him you can find him on Instagram @GRFitRealtor.  *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Mark & Ashlen talk about the leaked supreme court document which discusses the overturning of Roe vs. Wade.  TW: Rape, incest *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Deb has been a great friend of mine for the past decade. From Deb: "They call me Big D or DLove. Lover of women…. Seeker of truth and justice, fighting for equality in a country built to strive from inequality But seriously Deborah Mitchell. Married to the most amazing woman LeChele Parris with three amazing children and an adorable pup. Originally from the thumb been in Lansing for 22 years. Working at the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission." *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

My good friend Andy Bailey joins me for a couple hours of complete nonsense, and I couldn't be more thankful for the dialog. Guaranteed to be a great time.  *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact us with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

We are just so honored to have our good friend Matt Beal back on the show to continue these conversations around Mental Health. Matthew S. Beal is a Ph.D. candidate in practical theology at Boston University School of Theology and a licensed psychotherapist with experience in crisis counseling, pastoral counseling, and outpatient therapy for major mental health disorders. His research at the intersection of psychology and theology engages feminist and womanist gender theory, poststructuralism, ethnography, trinitarian theology, and psychoanalytic theory. His dissertation develops a pastoral theology for liberating men from toxic masculinities. You can reach him with any questions you might have or just to say hi or thanks at mbeal.logos@gmail.com *TW/CW: Rape, sexual abuse, religious abuse. Please do what you need to stay safe.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

How would humanity respond if we found proof of Aliens beyond Earth? This is the topic of conversation today as 2 of my great friends Chase Smith and Tom Fifer join me to dive into some great questions. We talk about the latest science in astronomy and astrophysics, and also how to view our faith through different perspectives.  Chase is a worship pastor, student ministry pastor, and an all-the-time podcaster. In 2018 he founded Press Play Podcasts. Check it out at pressplaypodcasts.com Tom is one of the hosts of the Podcast Unravelling with Tom and Pete, and has frequented the Mark Explains Podcast. He brings so much to our conversations, make sure to check out his podcast wherever you listen.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Mark and Ash talk about how Mark just got a vasectomy. As well as Cobra Kai, and simulation theory and a dozen other ridiculous things.  You can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

This is the second installment in the mental health series we are doing, and boy what a treat this episode is for you. We get to have an old friend of mine on the show Blake Kirinovic, who is a mental health advocate and motivational speaker. I've known Blake for years, and he's such a dynamic guy, I'm confident you'll find this conversation captivating. Our friend Jenn Vanderploeg joins us again and adds so much to this conversation. It's always a treat to hear the depth of how her brain works.  If you are someone who deals with anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide, please seek professional help as you are a precious human being who is loved. We want to help you, if you don't know who to reach out to, email us below and we will get you in touch with professionals who can help you.  You can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Trigger Warning: anxiety, depression, panic/anxiety attacks *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

It's been on our hearts for a while to release a series on Mental Health, but this is also a topic that is naturally quite sensitive in nature. We aren't sure how many episodes will be incorporated in this series, but as we move forward, we want to bring to light the things that live in the dark. We also want to preserve the fidelity and integrity of those that are professionals and experts in this field, so we will be inviting some people that are much smarter than we are to talk about these things.   This first episode we talk about Ashlen's panic/anxiety attacks, a little bit about the science behind what those are, and why they come about. Anxiety is widely felt among all of humanity, however our responses are vastly different, and we talk about what we can do and the tools we can put in our belt to help in those most vulnerable times. If you are someone who deals with anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide, please seek professional help as you are a precious human being who is loved. We want to help you, if you don't know who to reach out to, email us below and we will get you in touch with professionals who can help you.  You can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Trigger Warning: anxiety, depression, panic/anxiety attacks *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Do any of us truly have cognitive autonomy? In this past week, the US was yet again divided strongly over the verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse. This polarizing news almost forced every American to choose a side: either he was using self-defense and this showed the justice system works, or this was the perpetuating narrative of white supremacy.  My good friend Tom joins Ashlen and myself on todays Podcast. The conversation today does not revolve around the events of what took place in Kenosha, WI, but rather we are asking the question "Why do I believe" a certain thing about what we believe? It's a much denser, and honestly more important question. And the viral and divisive verdict of Kyle Rittenhouse is a perfect example of the exposure of these belief structures. This is the link to the article read in the beginning of the episode: https://kareem.substack.com/p/why-the-kyle-rittenhouse-verdict?fbclid=IwAR1SdcsyWFl1VZtAPS_S9DbEk1VEsHAba3_wI1MwxGa5uAsiemX0BLm9Dio   You can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

The universe is so wild. I met Sam through the TURO app renting a car from him out in San Diego, which led us to super interesting conversations, and naturally we had to do a podcast while I was out there. And it was even more radically eye-opening than I could have imagined. He introduced me to Jared and the conversation that took place is what everyone needs to be talking about.  They run the GrowTogether Podcast, which features "conversations with the movers-and-shakers furthering access to natural medicine and wellness. We shed light on new developments in how people are growing and using natural substances and foster conversations about our rights and responsibilities as growers, practitioners, and consumers.  We talk with entrepreneurs, cultivators, doctors, scientists, practitioners, spiritual leaders, thought leaders about the revolution in natural health and wellness." Check out www.growtogethernetwork.com for more information.   Jared Coleman, J.D.  After graduating NYU Law School in 2000, Jared began his career as a founder of one of the first mobile phone marketing technology platforms, MobileMetrics.  After selling the company in 2003, he spent the next decade representing technology companies in emerging markets. He shifted his career in 2009 and began working as a constitutional-rights litigator and appellate public defender where he has handled over 200 felony appeals based on constitutional rights issues that have resulted in 13 published decisions.  His and representation of landowners in the civil rights arena led to judgment against Sacramento county for violation of due process. He continues to practice business law and counsels companies focused on new technology, health care, and in venture capital and private equity transactions. In 2020, he launched the GrowTogether Project to help enhance discussion and awareness of our rights to reasonably grow and use crops for ourselves and our communities.    Sam Taggar After graduating Boston University with a  BS in Manufacturing Engineering in 2006, Sam began his career within a top 4 consultancy in New York working within the Management Strategy practice assisting Fortune 50 companies with growth, optimization and scale. After 2 years he joined a Biotech Venture Capital firm focused in early stage drug discovery. This took him to the other side of the world to Beijing, China where he was a Senior Business Director of one of the portfolio companies  in which he assisted in the growth of the company from 70 scientists to over 600 people within a 2 year time-span. After the company sold for $77 million, he spent the next 3 years working within China, he explored entrepreneurial opportunities,  immersed himself in the Chinese culture, learning the language and learning and exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine.  He returned to the USA in 2013 to focus his efforts in the realm of E-commerce, digital marketing, data and audience building within health care, SaaS, online education and plant medicine sectors. Helping companies leverage data and build sales system online so they can scale on social platforms and increase their level of automation and growth online which has lead him to generate over $5 million in revenue online. He continues to run his own media agency and consults businesses in designing high converting customer journeys  and helping them build legal and ethical methods of data collection to  build their own  audiences to further provide compelling content, stories and education that helps them build trust, become an expert and dominate in their respective niches. He spends his time also conversing with thought leaders, experts and sages in the business, mental health, and plant medicine industries through several podcasts he launched in 2018 and most recently in 2021 launched the The Grow Together podcast to  help enhance discussion and awareness of our rights to reasonably grow and use crops, plant medicines for ourselves and our communities.   You can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

It was such an honor of mine to be able to sit in on the Unravelling Podcast with Tom and Pete a few weeks ago. The conversation goes in a bunch of directions, but this was by far one of the best conversations about some dense topics revolving around church and faith.  Go check out Unravelling with Tom and Pete on iTunes and Spotify, give them a like & a listen. Really great content. Also, you can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

What are ghosts? Can they hurt you? Is the paranormal experience real? In this Halloween special, we get to talk to 2 experts in the field of paranormal activity, Julie Rathsack and Nate Roberts. Both have extensive experience in paranormal investigations as well as numerous stories that are quite spooky.  Julie is Michigan based, and also co-wrote the book "Ghosts of Grand Rapids" which can be found wherever you get your books. Nate grew up in Arizona and has investigated some of the most famous "haunted" locations known in the US including Tombstone and Jerome, AZ.  You can find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Jenn is a great friend of mine that I met a few months back and is just such an interesting person. The conversation gets really fun when she starts talking about the life lessons she's learned as an equestrian from all of her encounters with horses over the years. Such a great conversation. You can also find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

This was by far one of the most fascinating conversations I've had in a long time. I got to sit down with a great friend of mine Tom Fifer, who is a former pastor, now current bartender/barista/fitness coach/podcaster. We sit down at Elk Brewing in Grand Rapids, MI and dive DEEP into the complexities of the bible, prayer, the universe, particles, love, and so much more.  Tom's podcast is called "Unravelling with Tom & Pete" and can be found where you normally listen to your podcasts.  You can also find this episode of Mark Explains Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you normally listen to your podcasts.  *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Mark and Ashlen are joined in this fun episode by good friend Andy Bailey once again for an episode where we all talk about all the controversial stuff going on in the news currently, and pull to the surface the facts, some truth, and ultimately what's most important. Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

This is a series I've been wanting to do for a while now, where I get to sit down at a bar with some of the most interesting people I've ever met and they let me pick their brain on the things they're passionate about and their life experiences.  I'm SOO pumped to be kicking off the BeerCast Sessions with Amnestie Lillian-Tate VerDuin, who is a featured artist at the 2021 Grand Rapids Art Prize.  Amnestie is a 27 year-old female artist, educator and small business owner living in Grand Rapids, MI. Conceptually, she uses string manipulation to show social communication, or the lack of, cutting ties, or reconstruction. In this year's Art Prize, her artwork (shown below)  being larger in size, alters the viewer's pathway to activate the surrounding spaces and encourages the possibility of new interactions.  You can find her work at: Sep 16th - Oct 3rd at Monroe Community Church in Grand Rapids. www.etsy.com/shop/tailoredbytate IG: @tateverduin   Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

We're back! And with a new Logo! Mark and Ashlen talk about the darkest moment in Ash's life.  Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

I lost my mom just over a month ago to cancer. It was 10 weeks from the time she found the bump on the back of her head until she passed. I haven't had the words or space to share much about this, or the ability to process as it's been so much. This episode, I get to honor my mom. I had the privilege of sitting down and doing a crossover podcast with a great friend of mine Jason Maupin, a motivational speaker and the director of Elevate Industries (www.elevateindustries.com) as well as the host for the Elevate Industries Podcast. We talk about grief and how to process unresolved pain.  My dad also sat down with me and got to share with me what life was like as a kid, how he and my mom met, as well as the story of him sharing the last few days with my mom. This was by far my favorite recording I've done and will stay with me the rest of my life.  The small recordings are of a few friends of my mom at her memorial, as well as her 3 brothers at the end of the podcast.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out, for all the love and support from family and friends.  In memory of Karen Shortt, June 25 1956 - April 23 2021   Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast  

Mark and Ashlen sit down and talk about whatever is on their mind in this episode which was honestly one of our favorites to record!   Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

A short 8 minute reading by Mark.    Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *This podcast does not own or claim to own the rights to "Nothing it can" by Helios *All other music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

We welcome back to the show Andy Bailey for this crazy episode diving into the fundamental dynamics and brevity of human existence... or is it all just a simulation?    Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Season 2! Welcome back everyone! We get to recap 2020 and all the ridiculousness of the past 365 days. Thanks for listening!   Please subscribe to this podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

I get to sit down with one of my favorite humans on this earth, Rachel Elery as she shares her story of the construction and deconstruction of her faith. This is a story that is so unique, so incredibly special, Rachel is a person of depth and density, and I'm just so thankful we get to hear her tell part of her story on this episode of Mark Explains.  Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast ilyrve

Podcast co-host Mark shares some tough news and tells some vulnerable stories about his past on this episode. Thanks to co-host Ashlen and his wife Jessica for joining on this podcast.   Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

We are so humbled to have Robert and Lauren on this episode. Robert shares his story, and talks about life growing up as a gay youth in a small town.   Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

In this short 4.5 min special episode, I reflect on this special day in my life.  Spend 4.5 mins of your day and listen in on this. You won't regret it.   *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

On this episode, our dear friend Toni Inskeep shares her incredible story. Julie Lynn also joins us for this conversation. A deep thank you to both of these humans for giving their time, and to Toni for her rawness and vulnerability in sharing her story.   Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Trigger* Please be advised, this episode talks about sexual abuse. Please do what you need to prepare/protect yourself. *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

I got to be the guest on Justin and the Food Entrepreneurs Podcast and wanted to share how fun this episode was to record. Justin is an incredible human, making people better through food and his love for the food industry. So a HUGE thanks for letting me join you in this episode. This was a Motivational Monday episode originally aired on February 12th of this year, so today it will be motivational Wednesday! You can find Justin and the Food Entrepreneurs on Podbean, iTunes, iHeart Radio and Spotify. Or you can send him an email! I'm sure he'd love to hear from you.  JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: justin.bizzarro@gmail.com IG: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs   Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Mark tells his story about his life out in Colorado, and his transition back to Michigan.    Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* *The author / the podcast does not owns rights to "Gravity Instrumental" * Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

On today's show, we have Kyle Whitcroft, who is the Special Events Manager at Water Mission in South Carolina. They are doing a fundraiser in Charleston, SC on March 30th 2018 called Walk For Water and can be found here. Their website is https://watermission.org/ and you can reach Kyle at kwhitcroft@watermission.org for more information. We also have Jay Hocking who is the national director of Water for Good out of Warsaw IN. You can find out more information about Water for Good at their website https://waterforgood.org/ or you can reach out to jay at jay@waterforgood.org and you can also follow his work on Instagram @jayhocking We also hear from Scott Harrison of Charity Water in an interview where he shares some of his story. You can check out more of the interview here and you can also visit their website at https://www.charitywater.org/ Toni Inskeep dropped by again in this episode for some great conversation, we always love hearing from her on this show. Ashlen was out sick for most of this episode, so we wish him speedy recovery as he will join us on the next podcast.    Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

The Multiverse and all its complexities, that's what we are talking about on today's episode. We get to chat with a great friend of ours, Andy Bailey. He has such a great mind for things like these, I know you're going to love this hysterical and dense conversation today.  Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

On today’s podcast, we are talking all about Self Love and how important it is to first love ourselves. We get to chat with 2 great friends of ours, the first is an old friend of the show, Danny Prada who actually was on the very first episode titled “when it all falls apart”. He is a pastor of a church down in south Florida called Heartway Church, you can find his stuff on www.heartwaychurch.com and also find him on instagram and facebook at heartway church, and he also posts his Sunday sermons on Podbean and iTunes podcast. The second is also an old friend of ours and such a bright light in this world we live in, and young woman named Toni Inskeep. And we just love her and her perspective that she brings to this show today, we know you will appreciate all she has to give. We will definitely be having her back on the show in future episodes, so we are excited about that. Please subscribe to this bi-weekly podcast and give us a review!! We would greatly appreciate it!! *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Today’s episode is quite a bit different from our typical layout. Today we are talking with 2 great friends of mine and entrepreneurs right here in the Denver area. This podcast will not have the feel that the other ones do, I wanted to keep these conversations as raw and real as I could. So they are pretty straight forward. The first half I get to interview a great friend, Justin Bizzaro who is an entrepreneur and has been in the food industry for half of his life. But even more exciting, he recently launched a podcast called Justin and the food entrepreneurs which can be found on Podbean, iTunes, iHeart radio, Spotify and Google Play, this guy is a podcasting machine! He’s only been publishing podcasts for a few weeks and is about to release episode 7, which is crazy! Please check him out, Justin and the food entrepreneurs. https://justinandthefoodentrepreneurs.podbean.com/   The second half of this podcast I get the distinct privilege of chatting with a great friend of mine Nick Riggin. He is an entrepreneur and personal trainer in the greater Denver area. 26 years old, and goes by “no toes nick” which is, as we will see, such a crazy and incredible life story of how a simple accident reframed his entire world. This story is so incredibly inspirational and where he’s come as a human, i’m just so honored to be able to sit and chat with him. I know that you’re going to love his story and why he’s called no toes nick. "I love it “when you see how quickly life can be taken from you, you start to view opportunity a little different and treat people a little better” I like to say that most people “accept” their life, they don’t “lead” their life. We are all the authors of our story, but we are also the only ones who can pick up the pen and start writing it." -Nick You can connect with him here at Rigginenterprises@yahoo.com   *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast  

Happy New Year!! We took a short break for the holiday, but we're back with arguably one of our favorite discussions to date. In this one, we discuss the fragility of this beautiful oasis we live on, as we push to flip our perspective from inward, to outward. We talk about planet earth, and how we can have an orbital perspective and begin to love every human on earth.    *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast

Ashlen, Lauren Kuiper and Julie Lynn join me again in this episode as they help me co-host this part 2 of Multilevel Christianity.  In this one, we dive into why individuals get sucked into those Multilevel Marketing schemes, and why those individuals are also likely from a religious background of sorts. And also Julie Lynn gives us a stellar teaching on how humans learn, as well as Ashman dives into some pillars of beliefs. Basically, we talk about all the things.  Again, Thanks for listening in to the Mark Explains podcast, Have a Merry Christmas and a great holiday season.   *Please be advised, there is some language in this episode that some might find offensive (but we don't)* *All music scored by host or royalty free* Please contact Mark with any questions, or just to say hi! markjayshortt@yahoo.com  IG: @Mark.Explains FB: @markexplainspodcast