Liberating the anxious human through stories of mental health triumphs.
In this episode of the Project Unchained Podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses his recent busy schedule and shares his excitement about an upcoming event called the Intentional Athlete. He emphasizes the importance of deriving more than just physical gains from training, suggesting it should also benefit life beyond the platform. Ross then delves into the concept of 'the weaponization of love,' explaining how people on both sides of the political spectrum often misuse and manipulate the idea of love for their own agendas. He calls for a more genuine, inclusive expression of love that acknowledges and respects our shared humanity. Ross invites listeners to reflect on these ideas and looks forward to future episodes featuring guests sharing their stories of mental health triumphs.Connect with your host Ross Leppala!Instagram: ross.leppalaFacebook: Ross LeppalaEmail: theakleprechaun@gmail.comIntro and Outro music credits:"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Leafrom the album "Learning How to Stay"Gaelynn Lea: Violin, VocalsDave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary PercussionAl Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary PercussionMartin Dosh: DrumsAndrew Foreman: Electric BassHaley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the concept of self-care and personal growth through understanding and reducing levels of attachment, based on Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.'s book 'The Five Levels of Attachment.' Leppola uses sports analogies to explain the five levels: Authentic Self, Preference, Identity, Internalization, and Fanaticism. He emphasizes how high attachment levels cause disconnection and suffering in various aspects of life, including politics and religion. He encourages listeners to reduce attachment through awareness, fostering better human connection and self-authenticity. The episode concludes with a reminder to share the podcast and a thank you to Galen Lee for the intro and outro music. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala shares his journey of breaking free from self-limiting beliefs through self-care and intentional living. He emphasizes the importance of having a purposeful self-care regimen to improve life experiences. Ross discusses the definition of intention and how being intentional can lead to a life of joy, peace, and freedom. He highlights how his pursuit of powerlifting taught him to live more intentionally and introduces an event aimed at helping athletes train with intention. The episode concludes with reflections on philosophy and ethical intentions, encouraging listeners to take personal responsibility for their choices. The Intentional Athlete Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this New Year's episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala emphasizes the importance of setting intentional New Year's resolutions. He discusses how procrastination can lead to failure and the significance of having a strong 'why' behind each goal to push through hardships. Ross shares his personal experience of setting goals with his family, aiming for greater situational acceptance in 2025. He highlights the value of a support system and accountability in achieving these resolutions. Ultimately, Ross encourages listeners to be purposeful in their goal-setting and to share their goals with supportive communities. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this episode of the Project UnchainED podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the importance of navigating difficult conversations for mental health and wellbeing. Ross shares insights into managing emotions, emphasizing the need to own one's feelings rather than projecting them onto others. He references Don Miguel Ruiz's 'The Four Agreements' to highlight the value of not taking things personally. Ross underscores understanding others' perspectives without attempting to change them and stresses the importance of letting people be who they are. The episode concludes with thoughts on balancing acceptance and connection in the face of disagreement and complex issues. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Every 4-years our community at large experiences this mass divide during the presidential election. In this episode, i talk about what i think influences this and how we can navigate it forward, in a more healthy manner. Spoiler alert, I don't even talk about political view points. Politics has little to do with this! Politics is the trigger, not the problem. Popular Vote Statistics: ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_presidential_elections_by_popular_vote_margin Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
We have a unique episode here for you. Host Ross Leppala joined Pia Marangoni on her podcast, Fiercely Fueled. This was a conversation following Ross's recent performance to become a Master World Champion of powerlifting. I thought it would be cool to share that episode here with you all as well. Guest host: Pia Marangoni IG: pia_marangoni Fiercelyfuelednutrition Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7J77El30bFjnlTFImc4Ux2?si=aa143f83fccd4ad2 Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In the milestone 100th episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala reflects on the journey and the powerful impact of community and vulnerable conversations. He shares his personal experiences, including discussing his own mental health struggles and how connecting with others has been both rewarding and healing. Ross emphasizes the importance of deep, meaningful conversations with friends, family, and even strangers, and how these connections can significantly enhance our well-being. He encourages listeners to create and contribute to their communities and to seek those connections that foster healing and empowerment. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the impact of personal and perinatal development on his life and parenting style. He shares insights on conscious and positive parenting, emphasizing the significance of creating a strong connection with one's child through intentional, undistracted quality time. Ross underscores the importance of applying these concepts to self-care, advocating for spending focused, intentional time with oneself to enhance mental health and self-knowledge. He uses examples from his own life, like weight training and woodworking, to illustrate how being present and intentional can fill one's emotional 'bucket' and contribute to personal growth and well-being. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
This episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and experiencing all emotions, both positive and negative. It highlights that suppressing emotions can lead to depression and underscores the necessity of feeling emotions as a form of life energy. Through intentional acts, we can contribute to life in more meaningful ways. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this solo episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the challenges of dealing with overwhelming mental chatter. He explains the impact of this inner dialogue on energy levels and emotional well-being. Ross shares three strategies to manage these thoughts: distinguishing between thoughts and thinking, practicing meditation, and journaling. He emphasizes that these tools may need to be used in combination and encourages listeners to experiment with them. By slowing down and organizing thoughts, one can better understand and take appropriate actions to move forward positively. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, Rob (Robert Bill Jr.) discusses his transformation from the fitness industry to becoming a coach for fathers since 2020. He introduces the concept of a 'transitional character' who breaks negative generational cycles and shares his upbringing with distant, overworked male figures. Through breathwork, yoga, and meditation, Rob overcame anxiety and stress, emphasizing living in alignment with one's highest values. The episode highlights the significance of self-care, love, and personal development in reshaping family dynamics. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Robert Bill Jr. Instagram @the.uncommon.dad Website: https://frequencyoffatherhood.com/ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, Jack, a retired military man now living in Mexico, shares his compelling journey from Cleveland to various parts of the world, ultimately settling in Mexico. He discusses his experiences surviving a hurricane, transitioning from traditional education methods to unschooling, and his struggles with substance abuse after his mother's death. Jack finds purpose through fatherhood, emphasizing conscious parenting, active engagement with children, and the importance of balancing screen time. The conversation covers morning self-care routines, particularly for fathers, highlighting practices like early morning workouts, meditation, and breath work to maintain mental and physical well-being. Jack underscores the value of community among fathers and shares his efforts in helping other dads improve their parenting journeys. Themes of leadership, resilience, and self-care are central, with a focus on staying grounded and being the best version for one's family through consistent self-care practices. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Jack Nofel Instagram @just.being.dad Website: https://frequencyoffatherhood.com/ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In life, we are all going to experience various difficult situations. When we're able to look at those situations and learning opportunities, we can gain so much in those moments. That's what the magic in the muck is all about. Just as the lotus flower needs mud to grow into a beautiful budding flower, so to do us humans. Join us today as Doctor of Psychology, Jason Frishman, shares with us how we can do that. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Jason Frishman Linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasonsfrishman/ Instagram @jasonsfrishman Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
I've had some recent struggles with the direction and growth of Project UnchainED recently. I decieded it was time I get vulnerable with you all on something that is current in my life. Being vulnerable about the past is one thing. Doing it about what you are going through right now is another. Let's explore that a bit here today. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
In order to find your path forward in your most authentic expression, we must consider it as self-discovery. Asking questions about how and why we operated in certain ways, to better understand ourselves. For it is in that authenticity, that we are most free! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest James Fowler Instagram gainz4dayz Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
As we grow and heal from wounds of separation, we will find the restorative powers in the union of our masculine and feminine parts. We all have them both and both are important to be connected with. That's what special guest Kaia Tingely is here to share with us in this episode Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Kaia Tingely Linkdin Kaia Tingely Website Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
It's not uncommon to men putting the majority of the parenting load on the mothers. IMO, this is one of the biggest contributors to the state of a poor mental well-being. Now, more than ever before, children need the dads everywhere to step up. That's what Nate Feathers is doing and showing other dads how to show up. Showing men around the world that dads don't babysit. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Nate Feathers Instagram @dads_dont_babysit Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Whether done intentionally or not, our environment often influences our limitations in life. In particular, cultural conditioning. This occurs in many cultures across the world. When we walk the path of personal development and mental well-being, we begin to see those limitations. In this episode, John Wang (Big Asian Energy), talks about some of those cultural barriers he has worked past. While John speaks from an Asian lens, there is much to learn from those cultures that can help us all grow individually and collectively. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest John Wang Website https://www.bigasianenergy.co/ Instagram @johnwangofficial TikTok: @johnwangbae Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
You don't have to look far to find a man who has an unhealthy expression of their emotions. We express anger to appear aggressive, when it's really sadness that we're experiencing. This primarily because we have been taught to suppress ourselves. We must learn to break that pattern. We must learn how to cry, in a healthy way. That's what we're here to talk about with Dxtr Spits today. Connect with your Guest Dxtr Spits Instagram Dxtr Spits Dxtr's work : https://instabio.cc/dxtrspits Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
I'm joined by fellow strength coach Paul Oneid as he shares his journey with strength and personal development. Paul brings some really powerful perspectives to the table that I think will be very beneficial for most of you listening. Whether you are an avid lifter or not. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Paul Oneid Instagram: @pauloneid Youtube: Apauloneid_map Websites: www.masterathletic.comw ww.coachescorneru.com Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Introspection is a powerful tool in the world of personal development. Learning how to do that without harmful self-judgement is massively important. Let's explore how we can do that for ourselves! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
A common phrase that gets thrown out there to help people feel better is, "Sticks and stones my break my bones, but words may never hurt me." Having been on the receiving end of it, I can assure you that it is not effective. While well-intentioned, it falls short of being supportive. In this episode, I share a speech I gave on that very phrase. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
From a life of limitations, to one of conscious masculinity. You can either let circumstances define you or you can choose to define you. That is a massive part of conscious masculinity, self defining how you choose to show up and participate in life. Stepping into a power that not only elevates your life, but all of those around you. Jim Vance shares his life details on how he created that shift for himself and countless other men. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your special guest, Jim Vance Instagram: the.conscious.man Website: https://jvconsciouscoaching.com/ Advance your Life Podcast: https://advanceyourlife.libsyn.com/ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
We're all going to face chaotic situations in our life. It will almost certainly be a surprise when that moment happens as well. Learning how to respond and not react can make a considerable impact on the kinds of experiences we have. We all contribute to them. How do you want to contribute? Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
No matter where you are in your life's journey, it is always worth finding your way forward. In this episode, we sit down with Ashlei Hand who shares her story. She shares with us some of the hardships she has face and how she has worked through them. She also gets vulnerable about some current things that she is working through. Which can be some of the toughest ways to be vulnerable. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your Guest Ashlei Hand Instagram: Ash - @savita_jalam Facebook: Ashlei Hand Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Learning to shine the light on our darkest parts can be difficult work. It is, however, highly rewarding work as well. Special guest Evangelia Koilakoudi joins us to share her story of transformation. Learning to use those traumatic life events to guide her forward with purpose. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Evangelia Koilakoudi Facebook: Evangelia Koilakoudi Instagram: Evangelia Koilakoudi Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
So many of us hold back in life. An avoidance of giving our best effort. Even in the simplest of tasks, we play small. There is this unconscious fear that keeps us from playing at our edges. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Most of which are false. We've got to learn to play past those fears. Playing at the edge of our ability. For it is there that provides us with more learning, growth, and joy than anywhere else. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Musician Maggie Baugh has been advocating for suicide awareness for several years now. She's found healing through her journey with music. Having overcome suicide at a young age, Maggie now seeks to share her story and create awareness. Supporting people's healing with her inspirational music and story. Join us as we learn more about Maggie and how she has transformed her life with music. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Maggie Baugh Website: https://maggiebaugh.com/ Instagram: maggie_baugh Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
It's not uncommon for a person to experience a bout of loneliness when walking the path of growth & change. Most people will experience that at some point in that journey. It's simple....others are often threatened by your change. When that happens, you have two choices. Remain the same for their safety. Or, walk away from that friendship that is like your other limitations. No longer serving you to be your best self! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
One of the most important things we can do is focus on connection with people. What can we do to cultivate connection? That is far more important than gaining the approval of others. Approval-seeking will lead you to people-pleasing tendencies, which do not help create any sustainable connection with another person. Whether it be in a romantic setting, platonic or professional. Connecting with the person is more valuable, to everyone, than approval. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Learning to live a life of self-care is an important step to one's own wellness. Having those rituals in place is what cultivates your mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. What is really amazing is when a person embodies such a practice, they are then able to pass it along. Creating generational self-care. That IS the path toward generational healing. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your Guest Dr. Falami Instagram: the_selfcareritualist Website: https://www.drfalami.com/ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
It is not uncommon for a person to fear failure. Unfortunately, those fears often drive us to play small and shrink. There is no meaning or purpose to life when we participate in such a small way. It's important that we learn how to step forward and lean into those fears. One of the most powerful ways we can do that is by seeking to hold a better understanding of the origins of said fear. In this episode, we're going to hit the hard truth many of us avoid with our fears. Tune in and learn what that truth is. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
It's important that we learn to understand that we can all cultivate emotional intelligence. It is a skill and like any skill, we can increase our level of ability with it. That's what Jenny Woo does. She creates tools that can help us increase our emotional intelligence. Doing that can do amazing things for the quality of our life experiences. Join us as we explore a bit of Jenny's life and her tools for developing emotional intelligence. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Jenny Woo Instagram: @mindbrainparenting Mind Brain Emotion Website On Amazon: Mental Health Card Games 52 Essential Coping Skills 52 Essential Relationship Skills Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
The state of our mental well-being has links to all areas of our life. Including our nutrition, eating choices, and body images. Special guest Meryl Binder is here to share some of her life experiences with us. Having overcome some body dysmorphia limitations to now empower others through sustainable nutrition habits, we can learn more about that intersection of mental well-being and nutrition. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Meryl Binder Instagram: merylcbc Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Bob Burg is the author of the Go-Giver series. Which is a fantastic series of books that can help guide people towards being successful entrepreneurs. There are a lot of great stories in the series that are also highly related to mental health. The model's central premise is to add value, not a sale. When we look at this through a mental well-being lens, there are a lot of correlations. Additionally, it's essential to be mentally grounded so that we can seek to add value. When we seek to add value to the experiences of others, we end up having high-quality experiences of our own too. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Bob Burg Website: https://thegogiver.com/ Instagram: realbobburg Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
We often hear people talk about their healing or healing journeys, but what is that exactly anyways? How does a person actually go on such a journey? It's not like you can hop in your car and drive there. Let's unpack a bit of what that is and what it can look like for people. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
We'll never know what challenges will come up in our lives. Some will be seemingly insignificant, whiles others will seem overwhelmingly against you. That has a big influence on our special guest, Nathan Baxter. He's helped lots of people face some extreme loneliness. Even while having to fight some of his own battles. Nathan's mantra, Live as Often as You Can, helps him when times are tough. This was an emotional episode that we sincerely hope adds value to your journey. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Nathan Baxter Website: https://baxterstrengthsystems.com/ Facebook: Nathan Baxter Instagram: the_nathan_baxer_rebooted Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
When most people think of intimacy, they think of a romantic relationship. Intimacy plays an important role in many relationships, including the one with yourself. KNOWING yourself deeply. EXPRESSING your most authentic self requires intimacy with yourself. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Jim Young Website: www.thecenteredcoach.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thecenteredcoach Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Nice guy, people pleasing, and other behaviors like that all share one thing in common. They lack boundaries. A lack of boundaries will lead to a person continuously giving themselves away to circumstances they don't want to. Allowing people to 'use' them and more. Learning how to establish boundaries is critical to your well-being. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
The teenage years can be difficult to navigate for people. Our teens face some significant mental health challenges from many places. Lainie Liberti does a lot of work with teens to help empower their mental well-being. She also works with parents to help support them in their roles with their teens. This is especially important. We as parents are in a position that has considerable influence on how a person develops. It's important that we show up in a conscious way. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Lainie Liberti Instagram: @ilainie Book Seen, Heard & Understood, Parenting and Partnering with Teens for Greater Mental Health Transformative Mentoring for Teens Project World School Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Shame and guilt can be some incredibly powerful feelings. There are lots of places we see in our society where they are used from a place of good intentions. Yet, they create life long patterns of limitations. In this episode, we're going to explore that a bit and see how that came to impact our lives in a limiting way. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Becoming a parent is simultaneously one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. It presents with it, a massive opportunity for healing our unconscious wounds. There is a lot of that in Danielle Cobo's experiences. She shares with us many of her hardships and triumphs. How becoming a mother has empowered her to become the best version of herself yet. Check out this episode today! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Positive Parenting Solutions Connect with your guest Danielle Cobo Instagram: thedaniellecobo Website: www.DanielleCobo.com Podcast: Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide of any industry in the US. WHY? In this episode, we break that down with suicide survivor Vince Hayfeli. Vince has been working hard to create a cultural shift in the construction industry and he shares his story with us here. Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Vicne Hayflei Website: https://vincehafeli.com/ TEDx Discussing Mental Health and Suicide in Construction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrNdAT2vuaI Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Trust can only exist through our authentic expression. To express ourselves authentically is to trust ourselves. The only way trust can exist with others is through trust in ourselves. This isn't about agreeing with people. This is about TRUST! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Gaelynn Lea has faced more hardships and limitations than most people, yet she has done some incredible things with her life. In this episode, we explore a few of those limitations and how she's been able to overcome them on her journey. She is an incredible human who makes the world a better place. She is also the creator of the music for this podcast. Join us as we embark on a bit of her story! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Project UnchainED YouTube Connect with your guest Gaelynn Lea Instagram: gaelynnlea Facebook: Gaelynn Lea Music Website: https://violinscratches.com/ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
All around us, we have different relationships promoted to us. Society tells us through different methods that being married is important. That having thousands of friends and followers is important. Unfortunately, there isn't much promotion of the most important relationship we can ever have. Which I think is a major contributing factor to the overall poor mental well-being of our society. What is that relationship? Tune in and find out! Cultivate your sense of belonging with 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Our kids will benefit from their dads stepping up to the plate for them. In this episode, host Ross Leppala sits down with special guest, Newton Cheng, to talk about some ways in which we dads can learn to show up better for our kids. We set the tone for their mental well-being. Our actions and the ways we handle life will have a direct impact on their self-worth. Join us as we work towards greater depths of growth for ourselves and our kiddos. The Belonging Blueprint Connect with our guest Newton Cheng Instagram: Newton Cheng Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
Whether we are aware of it, we all experience varying degrees of attachment. Often times those attachments develop into unhealthy levels. Our beliefs or ideas block out the ability to see different perspectives. I'm right, you're wrong! This leads to disconnection from ourselves and others at best. Attachments are at the core of unnecessary pain and suffering around the world. Attachment is what leads us to create enemies. We're so entrenched in a belief that we can no longer comprehend how anyone can think differently. At its worse, this is exactly what leads to war! There becomes this 'need' to eliminate thy enemy. No longer seeing the HUMAN on the other side. Let's bring some awareness to this. 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
People experience all different kinds of hardships in life. Some are difficult to understand how they can be impacting us at the moment. We may not realize how formative different kinds of events are for us. Especially if we're not cultivating awareness along the way. Many of us, cultivate that year after the fact and are then forced to examine our lives in retrospect. Exploring the revolutionary life of Jason Leenaarts shares some of those commonalities. Jason has done an amazing job overcoming some significant adversity in his life. Doing so now in a way that empowers others to live revolutionary lives! 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your Guest Jason Leenaarts Instagram: jasonleenaarts website: https://jasonleenaarts.com/ A Revolution a Day (book) Podcast: https://revolutionaryyou.libsyn.com/ Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
We all have those parts of us that we try to hide from the world. Depending on the situation we are in, will influence which part or parts we show. While there are times this can benefit us, this can also lead to denying parts of ourselves. In that space, we create inner turmoil. Special guest, Ashanti Branch, has been working hard to support you people, men in particular, with a safe space to express themselves fully. In that expression of full self, we can avoid the slippery slope of suppression. 7-Days of Belonging Connect with your guest Ashanti Branch Instagram: @branchspeaks Website: https://everforwardclub.org/ Million Mask Movement: https://everforwardclub.org/millionmaskmovement Connect with your host Ross Leppala! Instagram: ross.leppala Facebook: Ross Leppala Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com Intro and Outro music credits: "Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea from the album "Learning How to Stay" Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion Martin Dosh: Drums Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony
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