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Samar Kargbo (he/him) is a speaker, podcast host, and author who helps nonprofit leaders and passionate professionals recover from burnout and reconnect with their purpose. Drawing on years of experience in leadership and personal development, he equips his clients with practical strategies to gain clarity, build confidence, and take ownership of their path forward. Through grounded conversations and transformative coaching, Samar's work centers on one goal: helping people lead with intention and thrive—personally and professionally. Read more about him and hire him for coaching! https://samarthinks.com/

Join me as I talk with Tim Boyle, VP of THG Financial about why everyone should have life insurance. You might be thinking: I have life insurance through work, or I have money in the bank to cover my funeral or cremation if I get eaten by an alligator. And while that may be true, do you really want to think about gaining access to those funds after your family is mourning your premature demise from the unfortunate encounter with a polar bear? Probably not. Listen on to hear more. We talk about term life insurance and whole life insurance and alligators.

Join me as I speak to Mike Reed, founder of Single and Sober, a sober dating website where people can connect and love and companionship. Mike and I talk about getting sober, being sober curious, AA and therapy. Oh and there's more! Listen here! Visit Single and Sober here: https://singleandsober.com/ Follow Mike on Blue Sky: @singleandsober.bsky.social

Join me as I interview guitarist Alejandro Gomez about his new band: Dreams As Nightmares. Hailing from the city of sin, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dreams As Nightmares is a fresh voice in metal-core, influenced by genre-related bands like ERRA and Tesseract, while dipping into the melodic essence from artists like Dio and Alice in Chains. Their music blends technical finesse and raw emotion, offering a sound that's both powerful and deeply relatable, crafting a sonic space where fans can feel seen and supported through the embrace of tough times and challenges. Their debut single "Into The Storm" (2025) sets the bar as the starting point of a journey where members and fans will be a towering force to be reckoned with by the world. Dreams As Nightmares was conceived in 2023 as the project of guitarist Alejandro Gomez, after having parted ways with his past projects Image Intent and Damaged Savage. Following the creation of the project, he joined forces with Rich Thomas from Auralight (AZ) and A Suffocating Lie (CA) and independent singer/songwriter Connor Hetzel, adding a powerful vocal duo, combining raw screaming with prominent cleans, and opening the doors to a wider audience. Subsequently, the addition of guitarist Thomas Velasquez of Tree Frog Express and The Noir Movement made the band a creative powerhouse, combining different musical backgrounds, leading to the refinement of the band's catalog. With the late addition of drummer Mike McGuinness, the band completed its lineup to begin their live music endeavor. https://www.dreamsasnightmares.com/

When some close to you dies by suicide, the grief can be feel unbearable. Noam Schneck PHD joins me to discuss his research on how the brain responds to the loss of a loved one who has taken their life. More about Noam: Dr. Schneck studies the way that people adapt to the suicide loss of a loved one. Specifically, his research aims to identify unconscious processes of coping with the loss that help people grow and adapt while also allowing them to remain engaged in current life demands. These unconscious processes are identified using a machine learning based approach to functional magnetic resonance brain imaging called neural decoding. The goal of this research is to ultimately develop a treatment technique that would entrain greater unconscious processing of the loss. IN THE NEWS: 1. Survive Together Study https://themighty.com/2018/08/survive-together-suicide-loss-survivor-study/(link is external and opens in a new window) 2. The Dana Foundation Blog https://danablog.org/tag/noam-schneck/(link is external and opens in a new window) 3. Suicide Survivor Study https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/study-could-help-people-dealing-with-suicide-loss/97-455104640(link is external and opens in a new window) 4. Bereaved People Unconsciously Suppress Thoughts of Lost Loved Ones https://www.newscientist.com/article/2189378-bereaved-people-unconsciously-suppress-thoughts-of-lost-loved-ones/(link is external and opens in a new window)

Tim Boyle began his career in the financial services profession as an insurance telemarketer for Allstate Financial at the age of 15. Working there throughout high school and college, Tim held various roles and was promoted to his first management position by age 19. After graduating from the University of Alabama, he opened a successful, independent insurance agency in Charlotte, North Carolina, before joining AAA at 23 where he created their Life Insurance Career Distribution Channel. Currently, Tim is the Vice president of Advisor Growth and Development for THG Financial where he is responsible for a team of 25 advisors throughout New England. Connect with Tim on Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-s-boyle-clu-fscp-7911301a5/

Composer John Jesensky and I talk about music, Inspector Gadget, Thomas Newman, piano, and more! Composer/conductor JOHN JESENSKY earned his B.M. in Music Composition from the Hartt School of Music under the tutelage of composer Stephen Gryc, as well as leading wind ensemble conductor Glen Adsit. John was awarded his M.M. in Film Composition from New York University, where he studied with renown film composers Ira Newborn and Sonny Kompanek. During his tenure at NYU, Jesensky's score for Michael Daugherty's short film, "Season's Greetings," won the Skirball Film Scoring Competition.  Upon graduation, he was presented the Elmer Bernstein Award for Film Composition. His film scores have made appearances and won awards at events such as the Cannes Film Festival, L.A. Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, Hollyshorts Film Festival, D.C. Film Festival and Phoenix Film Festival. He has collaborated with some of the film world's finest composers including John Williams, and Danny Elfman. During his conducting tenure, he has directed premiere ensembles of North and South America, Europe, and Asia in performances of his original music, The Harry Potter Film Concert Series, Star Wars, The Godfather, Titanic, It's a Wonderful Life, along with countless other works from both the film and classical worlds. Jesensky remains an active composer/conductor in New York. www.johnjesensky.com

Join me and my guest author Daniel Aegan as we discuss the downfall of the artist formerly known as Twitter and how to steal a pizza. Daniel is a dark humorist, writer and tarot reader. Find him at www.danielaegan.com

In this episode, Michelle Tillis Lederman talks about her book, The Connector's Advantage. What does it mean to have a mindset of abundance? How can one be conscientious and maintain fulfilling relationships? Learn how being generous is good for you and the person who receives your gifts. Here's more about Michelle: Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connector's Advantage, The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals by Global Gurus, she is also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. She teaches from experience and shares what she's learned during her extensive career. Michelle's clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Michelle received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her PCC accreditation from the International Coaching Federation. She is certified in the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching method. Michelle lives in New Jersey with her husband, two sons, and two rescued dogs. https://michelletillislederman.com/

Join me as I talk with the lovely Bryanna Gary, creator of The Angry Noodle blog! Bryanna is a neurospicy rockstar who creates "silly little guys." She's a streamer, gamer and a badass. She is an alumna of NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where I also went. We love Bryanna, who also goes by Brie or Brioche. Here's more about The Angry Noodle: The Angry Noodle is a blog for all things writing, science fiction, fantasy, horror, worldbuilding, and more. I intended it to be a space for writers and readers of speculative fiction alike. On this little noodle site of mine, you'll find a wide range of speculative fiction content: worldbuilding, magicbuilding, writing advice, writing inspiration, science fiction and fantasy-themed personality quizzes, and more! https://theangrynoodle.com/ Support The Angry Noodle on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theangrynoodle

Richard Brockman MD lost his mother to suicide when he was only 7 years old. Since that day he has been trying to put the pieces of his life back together. In his book Life After Death - Surviving Suicide, Dr. Brockman describes his journey of loss and healing. Richard Brockman, MD, is a clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at Columbia University and a visiting professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Namibia. He has been honored with the Nancy C.A. Roeske Award for medical student education by the American Psychiatric Association and with the Victor J. Teichner Visiting Scholar Award from the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and Dynamic Psychiatry for his teaching. Also a playwright, his shows have been produced both off-Broadway and on international stages. When Brockman found his mother's body, the simple narrative of his childhood ended. Life After Death tells the story of a boy who died and of a man who survived when the boy and the man are one and the same. It tells a very personal—yet tragically common—story of irredeemable loss. It tells the story of story itself. How story forms. How it grows. How it changes. How it can be broken. And finally, how sometimes it can be repaired. Now an expert in genetics, epigenetics, and the biology of attachment, Brockman chronicles his evolution from a child overwhelmed by trauma to a man who has struggled to reclaim his past. He lays bare the core of one who is both victim and healer. By weaving together childhood despair and clinical knowledge, Brockman shows how the shattered pieces of the self—though never the same and not without scars—can sometimes be put back together again.

Join me and August McLaughlin, as we talk about ADHD things and the Adderall shortage! I love August because we have such similar brains. She talks freely about female sexuality at Girl Boner Radio and she's an amazing writer. Also, we ran around without shirts and our parents told us that wasn't okay. Here's more about the lovely August: August is a journalist, author of several books and host and producer of Girl Boner Radio, which was named “one of the best sex podcasts you should be listening to in 2022” by Romper and one of the top feminist podcasts by Bellesa. Her articles and expertise have been featured in a range of publications, including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, DAME Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, Forbes and Shape. She's also a certified sex educator with related expertise in eating disorders and ADHD.

Canadian podcaster, Casey Ryan, is a movie savant. I tried to stump him by finding movies he hadn't seen, but alas I failed. Until next time, Ryan. Casey and I talk about movies his podcast On The Cutting Room Floor, anxiety and much much more.

Ghosting can be painful. When you're ghosted, you don't know why the person stopped talking to you. Whether you're the ghoster or the ghostee, this phenomenon impacts us. Jennifer Maddox-Byrd, LCSW and I sit down to talk about the concept of cutting someone out of your life.

Charles Maddox-Byrd is an IT professional with over a decade of experience in the field. He is certified in AWS Solutions and has a CompTIA Security Plus. He is an AI enthusiast and is here to tell us what the cool robots are up to these days.

Join me as I sit down with Reed Gregory, the metalcore-loving journalist. I found Reed on TikTok, where he shares his love for Motionless in White, I Prevail and many other badass bands. He shares fun transition videos where he transforms from a fun tattooed dude to a professional anchor using different post-hardcore songs. In this episode we talk about what it's like vacillate between his two personas. Reed Gregory is a journalist and news anchor, who has a wide and extremely diverse background. After spending countless years as a young, hopeful musician, hoping to make it in the music industry, he toured across the United States and unfortunately never got to a point he was satisfied with. He quickly realized he should give another passion of his a shot, which was news and broadcasting, and attended Missouri Western State University in Missouri, and graduated with a degree in mass, communications and economics. After a wide array of jobs, such as a loan officer, a digital marketing coordinator, and honestly way too many others to name. He finally broke into the broadcasting industry and hasn't looked back since. He currently resides in Fargo North Dakota, where he anchors and reports five days a week. Follow Reed on TikTok @reedro1 Learn more about Reed here: https://linktr.ee/reedro

Join me as I have a lovely conversation with Mel B. and Jackie D. Owners of BDA Publishing, and hosts of Read, Watch, or DNF, and DNF Happy Hour podcasts! We discuss The Yellow Wallpaper, Xennials, ADHD, books and much much more! Mel B. here, the CEO (whatever that means). I'm a workaholic who enjoys naps, books, and cows. I was born in NYC, and now I live in Northern Virginia with a couple of big dogs, cats, my kids, and my husband, in a massive farmhouse in the middle of wine country. I'm an East Coast Army girl who married a West Coast Marine. Somewhere along the way I got old because apparently I've worked for the military and government for nearly 20 years - not sure how that is possible since I'm only 22. I don't do hobbies; my personality is too flawed to let me do anything ‘moderately'. So, I now have several full time ‘passions' that eat up my day - and I wouldn't have it any other way. Maleficent is my spirit guide, bossing is my daily, and relentless may actually be my legal middle name. I've never met an obstacle or challenge where I didn't say “hold my cocktail”, and I'm not about to start now. Reading is my one true escape from reality, so when the idea popped up that we could help put more stories out into the world - you better believe I said “bet”. Now, I'm using all of my 'talents' to take on the publishing industry with my besties at my back - Charlie's Angels style! Jackie: I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, so Pens and Stillers fan until the day I die. I joined the U.S. Army after some “lost” years at the University of Pittsburgh. The Army was probably the best decision I could have made for myself, and it took me to places all over the world, like Europe, southwest Asia, the Middle East, and all over the U.S. I am married to a southern boy (talk about opposites), I have a wonderful, creative, and compassionate daughter, and a stepson who loves to play baseball. I currently split my time between Northern Virginia and Florida (gotta be close to the Mouse) and always look forward to “down time” so I can enjoy a good beer and read a good book.

Coach Shanita (Shanita Liu) is truly a magical person. She's a mother and life transformer. Join me as ai sit down with her and talk about how she empowers women to be their authentic selves Shanita Liu, MPA, CPC is a mom of three warriors, veteran spouse, salsa dancer, and Fulbright Scholar. She created Coach Shanita, Inc. so that she could use her skills as a transformational coach, reiki master, medium, and mystic to help women live victorious lives. Shanita is an award-winning writer and is the author of Dear Durga: A Mom's Guide to Activate Courage and Emerge Victorious. You can check out her 2021 TEDx talk "How to Activate Courage," as seen onTED.com, learn more about her Sagittarian Queens-bred background at CoachShanita.com, or connect with @coachshanita on Instagram and YouTube.

Join me as I talk with the Image Intent bois (Brandon Shay, Omar Estrada and Alejandro Gomez) about the meaning behind their song "Heartache." Some might say that the song goes through the five stages of grief. Unrelated - I got tickets to see Blink 182 in Austin and I found an old book about them in my dad's apartment in Brooklyn. Listen up to hear more! Image/Intent will be performing on 7/15/23 Eagle Aerie Hall 310 W. Pacific Ave. 89015 Henderson, NV https://www.bandsintown.com/e/104494288-imageintent-at-fraternal-order-of-eagles IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a voyage of deep introspection. The quintet—Omar Estrada (vocals), Brandon Shay (guitar), Homer Raymundo (bass), Alejandro Gomez (guitar), and Jake Burgess (drums)—carefully coalesce ethereal elements, crushing riffs, and hard-hitting choruses to reshape the world of metalcore through their heartfelt lyricism and authentic expression. IMAGE/INTENT offer a realm of thoughtful escapism, establishing their unwavering intention and vision to motivate beyond solely sound. With their breakout single “Ryan Gosling” being featured on numerous Spotify playlists—including Release Radar and New Scene Sunday by Jesea Lee—and earning praise from Silverstein frontman Shane Told, among multiple podcast and music review sites, like Sunday Service with Chris Fronzak and Metalcore Nerds, audiences are bound to connect with IMAGE/INTENT no matter where they are.

Join me as I talk with Emilia D'Anzica, Founder and Managing Director of Growth Molecules. We discuss women in tech, mental health issues in the customer success industry, work/life balance (as if there is one when you're a mom), and more! Emilia M. D'Anzica is the Founder and Managing Director of Growth Molecules, a management consulting firm focused on customer support and success. The company's mission is to help organizations increase profit while maximizing value to customers. Emilia is also on several advisory boards globally and an active contributor of the Forbes Council. As an early employee at several successful companies, Emilia amassed more than 20 years of customer experience in roles as Vice President of Customer Engagement at WalkMe, Director of Client Service Operations at BrightEdge and Director of Customer Success at Jobvite. Emilia holds a BA from the University of British Columbia and an MBA with Honors from Saint Mary's College of California. She is PMP and Scrum certified. Emilia resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her three children and partner. Pressing ON as a Tech Mom is her first book. Learn more about Growth Molecules here: https://growthmolecules.com/

Join me as I sit down with Jocelyn Davis, author of many books on leadership including her latest, Insubordinate where she dissects 12 female business archetypes and reframes them. A self-identified snow queen, Jocelyn is cool, collected and brilliant. Here's more about her: Jocelyn Davis is an internationally known author and speaker and the former head of R&D for a global leadership development consultancy. Her previous business books include Strategic Speed, The Greats on Leadership, and The Art of Quiet Influence. Her historical novel, The Age of Kali, has been called “brilliant,” “heretical,” and “deeply moving.” Jocelyn holds master's degrees in philosophy and Eastern classics; she loves bringing ancient stories and wisdom from many cultures to bear on modern, practical issues. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Jocelyn is available for speaking engagements, interviews, and workshops. https://www.jocelynrdavis.com/

Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Having worked with organizations large and small, she's identified the common struggle… it's people challenges. Michelle began her journey to training and speaking when she became disheartened by the lack of leadership and communication she experienced in corporate America. She is a recovering CPA who spent over a decade in finance. Michelle's shift began when she wanted to teach hedge fund advisers how to convince her to invest. Michelle realized she was a teacher at heart, and began designing her own ideal career. It was this change that led her to found Executive Essentials a training company that provides communications and leadership programs, as well as executive coaching services, to enable others to excel professionally. Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connector's Advantage, The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired and Nail The Interview – Land The Job. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals by Global Gurus, she is also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. She teaches from experience and shares what she's learned during her extensive career. Michelle's clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Michelle received her BS from Lehigh University, her MBA from Columbia Business School, and her PCC accreditation from the International Coaching Federation. She is certified in the Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coaching method. Michelle lives in New Jersey with her husband, two sons, and two rescued dogs.Learn more here:https://michelletillislederman.com/

Join me as I sit down with Vic Peroni, COO of Arctiva, a natural skincare company. Here's more about Arctiva: Their products have: clinically proven ingredients • Key vitamins, botanicals, and essential oils • Free of steroids, fragrance, sulfates, and parabens • No testing on animals Enhanced with HYDROSURF™ Arctiva is the only product line on the market that features Hydrosurf ™ Glycolipid technology – a revolutionary blend of fermented ingredients discovered in Antarctica with powerful skincare benefits. · The transformative skincare line combines breakthrough science and natural cruelty-free ingredients with clinically proven FDA-approved actives for proven results. · ARCTIVA's active ingredients—colloidal oatmeal in the eczema cream and salicylic acid in the psoriasis cream—target symptom conditions such as itching, redness, flaking, irritation or scaling. · The products also include beneficial vitamins, botanicals and essential oils to help soothe and hydrate skin. · ARCTIVA's clean formulations use the highest quality, vegan-friendly ingredients, along with no fragrances, parabens, phthalates or sulfates. · The products are manufactured in the United States and available immediately. About Vic Peroni: An accomplished senior executive with 29+ years of innovation and success as a strong financial and operational leader with a results-oriented background. Throughout my career, I have developed a well-rounded business acumen encompassing Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution and Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Quality and R&D. I am a team builder and empowering leader who has an excellent ability to assess the needs of a company, resulting in the implementation of processes, financial management, reporting and analyses and overall infrastructure to support and sustain business growth, at various rates. I value loyalty, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Learn more at https://arctivaskin.com/products/eczema-cream?gclid=CjwKCAjwm4ukBhAuEiwA0zQxkz8HkilZOVQ7YrFA_Y8FgKsI82zHA5vGXctf_oY_5CpHTYO9JZyX2xoCtIIQAvD_BwE

Join me as I sit down with Robin Finn, writer, teacher and creator of the Heart, Soul, Pen.,® writer's workshop. Robin is a mother of special needs kids and knows the challenges of parenting neurodivergent children. About Robin Finn: Robin Finn, MA, MPH, is an award-winning writer, teacher, and coach, and the founder and creator of Heart. Soul. Pen.,® a Los Angeles-based course blending writing and radical self-expression for women. Robin helps women find their voice on the page and transform their creative spark into a fiery conflagration. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed, Mamalode, Brain Child, The Huffington Post, ADDitude Magazine, the BBC podcast Sacred Objects, as well as internationally syndicated and anthologized. She is on the faculty of UCLA Extension Writer's Program where she launched and teaches the Women's Writing Workshop. Robin has master's degree in Public Health from Columbia University and in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. In 2022, she was awarded a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs to teach “Mothering Through the Pandemic & Beyond,” a writing workshop she designed to help L.A. mothers process their pandemic experience through writing. She lives in Los Angeles with her family where she writes about midlife, writing, and the creative process. She is a long-term advocate for children with ADHD and learning differences. Learn more at www.robinfinn.com

Join me as I have a fun conversation with author, Liz Alterman about her YA suspense novel He'll Be Waiting and all her amazing projects. Liz is a powerhouse Aries writer, mama and cat lover. Liz Alterman is the author of a domestic suspense novel, The Perfect Neighborhood, a young adult thriller, He'll Be Waiting, and a memoir, SadSacked. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney's, and other outlets. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three sons, and two cats, and spends most days microwaving the same cup of coffee and looking up synonyms. When she isn't writing, she's reading. Links: My website: https://www.lizalterman.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizAlterman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizalterman/ Newsletter: https://lizaltermanwriter.substack.com

Join me as I interview the brutally honest, funny, and talented Aliza Worthington. Her first name is pronounced Uh-lee-zuh, which rhymes with the leaning tower of Pisa. Don't you forget it, either...like I did. We discuss mansplainers, old school blogging, BlogHer, New York and more! "Accountability journalism, advocacy for marginalized folks, harm reduction in all ways possible." Aliza Worthington's current writing home is Baltimore Fishbowl, winner of 21 MDDC Press Association Awards, including Best in Show for its category. She also still calls Crooks and Liars dot com her home and journalistic family; she was a writer and editor there for the last 5 years and fills in when she can. Aliza co-hosts the Momocrats weekly podcast with powerhouses Karoli Kuns and Donna Schwartz Mills. One day, if the Flying Spaghetti Monster smiles upon her, she shall get back to her sad, neglected blog, The Worthington Post. Her writing has been sourced by Lawrence O'Donnell, applauded by the Creative Director of the Oscars, and blocked by mansplainers and white saviors who chafe at being challenged on their privilege. She moderates complex discussions on white privilege, sexism, anti-Semitism, abortion rights, and politics with strength and finesse. As a volunteer clinic escort, Aliza absorbs protesters' harassment while protecting patients' personal space and dignity. All-around BAMF. And she always roots for the Mets and the Orioles. Non-negotiable. https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/author/aliza-worthington/

In this episode, James Gummer and I talk about how OCD impacts our romantic relationships among other things. It's hard when the grocery store doesn't have that specific brand of vegan sausage that you want and you have to stand there for 45 minutes trying to figure out what to do! James Gummer has no idea what's going on and is learning to be okay with that. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland where he works as a drummer and teaches Tai Chi, qigong, and meditation. He's been fascinated with eastern philosophy since childhood and is really interested in integrating timeless wisdom with modern science. As a writer, James has written on topics such as OCD, anxiety, breakups, and how not to be a jerk face. He loves Star Wars, dogs, not having to do stuff, and is a huge fan of naps. Find him at jamesgummer.com and james-writes.com.

The boys from SLC metalcore band Image/Intent join me to talk music and donuts! Secrets are revealed as well as embarrassing nicknames! Omar Estrada (vocalist), Alejandro Gomez (guitar) and Jake Burgess (drums) are hilarious and talented AND have an upcoming show in Orem, Utah on Friday 5/26/23. Tickets are available at https://www.theboardwalksound.com/ More about Image/Intent: IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a voyage of deep introspection. The quintet—Omar Estrada (vocals), Brandon Shay (guitar), Homer Raymundo (bass), Alejandro Gomez (guitar), and Jake Burgess (drums)—carefully coalesce ethereal elements, crushing riffs, and hard-hitting choruses to reshape the world of metalcore through their heartfelt lyricism and authentic expression. IMAGE/INTENT offer a realm of thoughtful escapism, establishing their unwavering intention and vision to motivate beyond solely sound. With their breakout single “Ryan Gosling” being featured on numerous Spotify playlists—including Release Radar and New Scene Sunday by Jesea Lee—and earning praise from Silverstein frontman Shane Told, among multiple podcast and music review sites, like Sunday Service with Chris Fronzak and Metalcore Nerds, audiences are bound to connect with IMAGE/INTENT no matter where they are.

Omar Estrada, Lead singer of the band Image/Intent and I talk music, dogs, ADHD, 9-5 jobs, how I have been fired for being late or weird, metalcore bands and more! You'll have to listen to find out all the things! He reveals the reason that their song "Ryan Gosling" is called "Ryan Gosling." Omar likes Bring Me The Horizon as much as I do. BUT WAIT! This is extremely important; after Omar and I say goodbye on this podcast episode keep listening to hear the song "Ryan Gosling" by Image/Intent. Lean more about Image/Intent here and listen to Ryan Gosling! https://withkoji.com/@IMAGEINTENT IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a voyage of deep introspection. The quintet—Omar Estrada (vocals), Brandon Shay (guitar), Homer Raymundo (bass), Alejandro Gomez (guitar), and Jake Burgess (drums)—carefully coalesce ethereal elements, crushing riffs, and hard-hitting choruses to reshape the world of metalcore through their heartfelt lyricism and authentic expression. IMAGE/INTENT offer a realm of thoughtful escapism, establishing their unwavering intention and vision to motivate beyond solely sound. With their breakout single “Ryan Gosling” being featured on numerous Spotify playlists—including Release Radar and New Scene Sunday by Jesea Lee—and earning praise from Silverstein frontman Shane Told, among multiple podcast and music review sites, like Sunday Service with Chris Fronzak and Metalcore Nerds, audiences are bound to connect with IMAGE/INTENT no matter where they are.

Join me as I kick it with Homer Raymundo, bassist from the metalcore band Image/Intent. A former firefighter and musical chameleon, Homer was born in Brazil and came to live in Nevada, He started playing violin as a child and eventually moved on to guitar and bass. What can he say? He loves the strings! He's proud to be a part of Image/Intent. who I discovered on TikTok. Also, I put eyeliner on for this podcast. You're welcome. Here's more about Image/Intent: IMAGE/INTENT journey through purpose and passion, creating an evocative soundscape fit for a voyage of deep introspection. The quintet—Omar Estrada (vocals), Brandon Shay (guitar), Homer Raymundo (bass), Alejandro Gomez (guitar), and Jake Burgess (drums)—carefully coalesce ethereal elements, crushing riffs, and hard-hitting choruses to reshape the world of metalcore through their heartfelt lyricism and authentic expression. IMAGE/INTENT offer a realm of thoughtful escapism, establishing their unwavering intention and vision to motivate beyond solely sound. With their breakout single “Ryan Gosling” being featured on numerous Spotify playlists—including Release Radar and New Scene Sunday by Jesea Lee—and earning praise from Silverstein frontman Shane Told, among multiple podcast and music review sites, like Sunday Service with Chris Fronzak and Metalcore Nerds, audiences are bound to connect with IMAGE/INTENT no matter where they are. Find Image/Intent on Instagram @ImageIntent

I chat with J.C. about her new adult romance books, mental breakdown and disability while her dogs interrupt us non-stop. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about sizzling romance. J.C. Hannigan lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband, their two sons and their dogs. She writes contemporary romance stories with compelling characters and vibrant plots that focus on relationships, mental health, social issues, and other life challenges. http://jchannigan.com Twitter –https://twitter.com/jchanniganbooks Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/authorjchannigan Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/authorjchannigan TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@authorjchannigan?_t=8XFOzu1OB9S&_r=1 FANnigans – https://www.facebook.com/groups/FANnigans Newsletter – https://www.subscribepage.com/jchannigannewsletter Author Website – http://jchannigan.com AllAuthor – https://allauthor.com/profile/jchannigan/ Amazon Author Page – http://amzn.to/2bvioNg Goodreads Author Page – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8417253.J_C_Hannigan Bookbub – https://www.bookbub.com/authors/j-c-hannigan

Join me as I interview Tanner Ray Rook, who plays Bo on the Wilds, and Reed Shannon, who plays his best friend Scotty. We discuss bromances, toxic masculinity, Australians and more! Tanner Ray Rook is an American actor best known for the role of “Bo” in Amazon Prime's The Wilds. Tanner was born in Lynnwood Washington on August 13th 1999, he began acting in elementary school and continued through high school. He studied at AMDA College of The Performing Arts in 2019. Reed LoRenzo Shannon, aka Reed Lorenzo and Reed Shannon made his debut on the silver screen in the 2019 feature film ~Canal Street~, cast in the role of "Joe". Reed is "Singing AJ", a series regular voice on Nickelodeon Jr's. ~Blaze & The Monster Machines~. He appeared as "Blake" cast in ~Station 19~, the popular spin off to Grey's Anatomy. He was guest star "Tyler" in Nickelodeon's ~Henry Danger~, an "Aca Fella" in Nickelodeon's ~School of Rock~, and has performed voiceover work in Nickelodeon's ~Game Shakers~. Reed began musical theatre training at North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of four. After auditioning before Berry Gordy and the creative team, at the age of thirteen, Reed was cast in the Broadway First National Tour of ~Motown the Musical~ originating the principal touring roles of "Young Michael Jackson, Young Stevie Wonder, and Young Berry Gordy". Following a highly-rated run performing before sold out audiences in theaters in 22 US cities over 16 months, Reed relocated to Los Angeles, California to become a screen actor, recording artist, and a stand up comedian. While working professionally ReedLo completed his high school course of study three months early, prepared for college, led in student council, earned varsity letters in basketball and volleyball, performed notable hours of community service, participated in local church activities and mentoring groups, and traveled extensively (sometimes for fun, most times to wow or encourage audiences). Right now you will likely catch Reed auditioning to land an upcoming role, strumming on his guitar, hitting the ivory keys, penning a future blockbuster script, or writing and singing a new song! He is being developed, mentored, and trained by superior accomplished arts industry professionals. ReedLo plans to be the youngest EGOT ever! Reed LoRenzo Shannon knows that Success IS a Reach Away!

Listen to my conversation with Reed Shannon about his role of Scotty on Amazon Prime's The Wilds. What does he think about Scotty? Is he a typical theater kid? Let's find out! Reed LoRenzo Shannon, aka Reed Lorenzo and Reed Shannon made his debut on the silver screen in the 2019 feature film ~Canal Street~, cast in the role of "Joe". Reed is "Singing AJ", a series regular voice on Nickelodeon Jr's. ~Blaze & The Monster Machines~. He appeared as "Blake" cast in ~Station 19~, the popular spin off to Grey's Anatomy. He was guest star "Tyler" in Nickelodeon's ~Henry Danger~, an "Aca Fella" in Nickelodeon's ~School of Rock~, and has performed voiceover work in Nickelodeon's ~Game Shakers~. Reed began musical theatre training at North Carolina Theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina at the age of four. After auditioning before Berry Gordy and the creative team, at the age of thirteen, Reed was cast in the Broadway First National Tour of ~Motown the Musical~ originating the principal touring roles of "Young Michael Jackson, Young Stevie Wonder, and Young Berry Gordy". Following a highly-rated run performing before sold out audiences in theaters in 22 US cities over 16 months, Reed relocated to Los Angeles, California to become a screen actor, recording artist, and a stand up comedian. While working professionally ReedLo completed his high school course of study three months early, prepared for college, led in student council, earned varsity letters in basketball and volleyball, performed notable hours of community service, participated in local church activities and mentoring groups, and traveled extensively (sometimes for fun, most times to wow or encourage audiences). Right now you will likely catch Reed auditioning to land an upcoming role, strumming on his guitar, hitting the ivory keys, penning a future blockbuster script, or writing and singing a new song! He is being developed, mentored, and trained by superior accomplished arts industry professionals. ReedLo plans to be the youngest EGOT ever! Reed LoRenzo Shannon knows that Success IS a Reach Away!

Today Dr. Amy Marschall and I had a non-linear conversation which included ADHD myths and being Gifted AND Talented. Also the Nazis used technology that led to the invention of the Smartphone, which is terrifying. We talked about cancel culture and learning instead of giving up in ignorance. Dr. Marschall has been in practice since 2016 and works in the Child and Adolescent Therapy Clinic with Sioux Falls Psychological Services, providing assessment and therapy treatment to clients age two through college. She also provides ADHD assessments through ADHD Online and therapy services through Spring Health. Dr. Marschall is certified in telemental health and is the author of Telemental Health with Kids Toolbox. She is also the author of I Don't Want To Be Bad: A CBT Workbook for Kids, Parents, and the Professionals who Help Them, A Year of Resiliency: 465 Journal Prompts to Become Your Strongest Self, and Armani Doesn't Feel Well: A Book to Help Sick Kids. Follow Amy at @DrAmyPsyD

December Rose is an award-winning Canadian singer and the Hollywood Music In Media Award Winner 2022 (Adult Contemporary). She's been working as a professional singer in the music industry for over 15 years. December is also a vocal coach and founder of @decemberrosestudios. On this episode, we talk about the intersection between music and mental health. December discusses family trauma and the role it has played in her life and art. Follow her on Instagram @decemberrosemusic Read more about her: https://decemberrosestudios.com.

Michael Kasdan is a lawyer and mental health advocate who has started a new movement: Lawyering While Human. Combining his activism and legal career, Kasdan is questioning the mental health of attorneys and wants to make a difference. After taking a seven month leave of absence from work due to debilitating depression, Kasdan wants to make a difference in the way that attorneys are treated and promote wellness in firms. Follow him @Zen.Mayhem on Instagram and @Law_while_human on Twitter.

Gerrick Kennedy is a music journalist and the author of Didn't We Almost Have It All: In Defense of Whitney Houston. In this episode, we discuss the challenges Houston faced as a black woman in the music industry. His writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, GQ, Wall Street Journal Magazine, Men's Health, Variety, NPR Music, Billboard, Spin, Playboy, Teen Vogue, Shondaland, Cultured Magazine and the Los Angeles Times. Read more about Gerrick here: https://www.gerrickkennedy.net/ Pick up a copy of Didn't We Almost Have it All: In Defense of Whitney Houston anywhere books are sold!

Michael Landsberg is the founder of the Canadian mental health charity Sick Not Weak. Landsberg and I discuss ADHD, interviewing celebrities, triangles, dyslexia, antidepressants, Canadians and more!

Matt Snow and Meredith Erin are the co-founders of Boredwalk, a subversive dark humor lifestyle brand based out of LA. Boredwalk is artist-owned and operated and has apparel for men, women, and kids. The products are designed and hand printed in the Los Angeles area headquarters using eco-friendly water-based inks. In this episode we discuss the genesis of Boredwalk, which came after a former company called Ex-Boyfriend. We also talk about neurodivergence, vegetables, ADHD, depression, and more! Check out all the clever products at https://www.boredwalktshirts.com/ Remember to use code FADER at checkout for 10 percent off all your purchases ;)

Candice Kilpatrick Brathwaite came from Alabama to NYC and never looked back. In her former internet life she was Mom Most Traveled. Candice wrote about her journey living in Laos and beyond. She's a New York City-based master of media with many years of experience in digital marketing, digital strategy, influencer marketing, social media strategy, content creation, editing, and video production. Candice has worked with Fortune 100's and gotten small startups off the ground. An experienced story teller, from brand stories to breaking news in the Yahoo News room, she never runs out of ideas, and has a unique global view, having lived overseas and worked with global clients and teams. She believes that women should never have to feel ashamed of wanting to succeed and make money. She is the co-author of the book Big Rich Money, where she and Katja Presnal empower the reader to pursue their goals and start making bank. Have an idea for a business? Take Candice's e-course! Here's the link: https://www.insidersociety.com/a/2147491144/mDPBJmgC Find out more about her book at: www.bigrichmoney.com

On this episode Brett Newski came to hang out with me and talk about his new book "It's Hard to Be a Person." Anxiety doesn't have to be all bad! Newski been featured on Rolling Stone, NPR, American Songwriter, SiriusXM, Boston Globe, and Billboard. He continues to tour over 100 dates per year. He's also the host of the popular podcast, Dirt from the Road, where he chats with musicians about their strangest travel stories, mental health boosts, and how to navigate the hurdles of being a person in modern times. Guests include All American Rejects, Dashboard Confessional, Nada Surf, Stelth Ulvang (The Lumineers), Guster, Heartless Bastards, The Verve Pipe, Toad the Wet Sprocket and Barenaked Ladies co-founder, Steven Page and most recently, Milwaukee icon, Butch Vig. Visit him at https://brettnewski.com/

On this episode, Dawn Fitch discusses her wellness brand, a female black-owned business called Pooka Pure and Simple. She also dives into being diagnosed with MS, and how that changed her life. She learned to be her own health advocate and embrace holistic healing Dawn Fitch is a Health Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Founder/CEO of award-winning bath & body company Pooka Pure & Simple. Originally a graphic artist by trade, Dawn's life took a drastic turn when she was diagnosed with autoimmune disease, Multiple Sclerosis. Her diagnosis inspired her to adopt a healthier lifestyle, and she began making her own natural products for personal use. Dawn began sharing her unique handmade products with the world after some encouragement from family and friends, and her company ‘Pooka Pure & Simple' was born soon after. Today, Pooka has been in operation for over 20 years, and her artisanal creations can be found online and in Whole Foods stores nationwide.

This episode features two special guests - my dad (Jeff Fader) and Joy Pearson. We discuss Chuck Bass, a complex character on the original Gossip Gir.

Amanda Jetté Knox is the #1 best-selling author of Love Lives Here A Story of Thriving in a Transgender Family. Listen as we ADHD-out and talk about what it was like when her wife Zoe and daughter Alexis came out as trans. Follow Amanda on Twitter @MavenOfMayhem https://www.amandajetteknox.com

I had the honor of interviewing Jillian Peterson PhD & James Densley, PhD about their book The Violence Project - How to stop a mass shooting epidemic. An examination of the phenomenon of mass shootings in America and an urgent call to implement evidence-based strategies to stop these tragedies. Follow the project on Twitter @theviolencepro Get The Violence Project - How to stop a mass shooting epidemic. https://amzn.to/2WtQexk

David Bodanis is the author of The Art of Fairness - The Power of Decency in a World Turned Mean. The idea that "nice guys finish last" is not exactly true. You can be a good person and rise to the top. Get the book on Amazon and learn more. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Fairness-Power-Decency-Turned-ebook/dp/B085PW2Z3N

Anna Vocino and I discuss how she got diagnosed with Celiac and learning to eat gluten-free! She even makes her own pasta sauce. Check her out here: https://annavocino.com/ Anna Vocino is a voice over talent and stand up comic who also happens to be a Celiac who writes cookbooks. She co-hosts the “Fitness Confidential” podcast with Vinnie Tortorich. She has voiced hundreds of commercials, cartoons, movies, promos, radio stations, and video games, which is a super cool day job to support her passion of food blogging and cookbook authoring. Her bestselling cookbooks Eat Happy and Eat Happy Too have 320+ easy to make low carb recipes that are all delicious comfort food free from sugars and grains. She has just launched Eat Happy Kitchen with three flavors of organic, non GMO, no sugar added tomato sauce. Anna hails from Santa Ynez, CA and cooks for a husband, a teenage daughter, and a tiny dog.

Welcome once again to our schadenfreude with the OG Gossip Girl series. On this episode, Joy Pearson and I discuss Eleanor and Vanessa's characters. What instances do you enjoy seeing them get what's coming to them?

Joy and I explore schadenfreude (taking pleasure in someone's misery in the original Gossip Girl (2007).

Do you have persistent acid reflux or heartburn? I do and it's awful. Do you suffer from constipation or stomach bloating? Are you feeling anxious much of the time or exhausted? The answer is "yes" to all of the above for me. Are these things interconnected? You bet they are! What's causing my discomfort is a hiatal hernia. Dr. Vikki Peterson told me all about it in our chat. Dr. Vikki Petersen, certified clinical nutritionist, chiropractor, and certified functional medicine practitioner tell us how these symptoms are often due to hiatal hernias. In her book, “Hiatal Hernia Syndrome: Many Symptoms, One Cause” (September 2021), Dr. Vikki Petersen finds the root causes, symptoms and treatments for hiatal hernias. I'm so excited to read it. Check out Dr. Peterson's clinic - Root Cause Medical Clinic here: https://www.rootcausemedicalclinics.com/

Leeor Gal AKA The Therapy Gal talk about her viral TikTok videos that feature her dancing and educating people about therapy! Listen as she crashes stigmas about therapists, and encourages us to have fun with mental health.