The Insomnicat Show

Hear from the experts about how much of our brain we actually use and what we spend most of our thoughts on! (Oh, and why are there so many negative thoughts?)Our Experts:Puja Aggarwal MD is a Neurologist and received my MD (Medical Doctor) degree at Northeastern Ohio Medical University. I completed my residency in Neurology at Ohio State University and a fellowship at Cornell University New York Presbyterian Hospital in Epilepsy. I currently work as a Principal Investigator for research in clinical trials and practice in Orlando Florida.I now have found Zen in my life and enjoy enabling the same for other women.  Learn More About Puja: https://www.zenfulbrain.com/Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D., is a research associate professor in the Department of Bioengineering and the executive director of the Center for Neurotechnology at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA). He is a neuroscientist who also works with teachers to create materials to help people learn about the brain.  Learn More: http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/tenper.htmlRachel Tenenbaum is a NeuroTransformational Coach who teaches leaders how to defuse stress, catapult collaboration, foster innovation, retrain their brain, and lead others in a process she calls P.E.A.C.E. (Pause Embrace Acknowledge Choose Engage). A regular media contributor, Tenenbaum is published in Forbes, Thrive Global, and her meditations are featured favorites on the global meditation app Insight Timer. Tenenbaum is a sought-after expert on the brain, stress, leadership development, and mindfulness. Learn more at her website: https://www.iamliving.us/

 Our guests:Rik D. Middleton, Visual ListeningWith a wide breadth of experience as a Navy veteran, entrepreneur, and an emergency manager and first responder.  I am continually looking for the next challenge, the next inspiring project, the next opportunity to serve others, and ensure a safer community to live and thrive.  One of my biggest strengths comes from my ability to make complex issues seem simple and understandable. As the author of several books, one of the books written specifically for the unique communication needs of hostage negotiators, I have developed a particular set of skills related to remote nonphysical aspects of communications.  These skills have served me well in numerous emergency response situations. My book is required reading in numerous police departments throughout the country.I am fortunate enough to have the opportunity to feed my passion for teaching as a visiting lecturer at both the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the University of Southern California (USC). In this role, I have leveraged my entrepreneurial real-world experience and insights with students in the Schools of Business, Entrepreneurial Studies.Dr. Holly Battey,  Matchmaker & Dating CoachDr. Holly helps conscious single men and women find the love of their dreams. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to empower you to find the love you've been dreaming of and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 9 years. Dr. Holly is a dating expert and inspiring speaker who empowers and advises on dating strategy, online dating, mindset, image, partner suitability, communication, and commitment.  She brings more than 15 years of rich personal dating experience before finding the wonderful man with whom she is happily married.  She's based in San Francisco, California and works with clients around the world.  Learn More: https://www.findloveatlast.com/

Our Guests:Dr. Holly Battey,  Matchmaker & Dating CoachDr. Holly helps conscious single men and women find the love of their dreams. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to empower you to find the love you've been dreaming of and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 9 years. Dr. Holly is a dating expert and inspiring speaker who empowers and advises on dating strategy, online dating, mindset, image, partner suitability, communication, and commitment.  She brings more than 15 years of rich personal dating experience before finding the wonderful man with whom she is happily married.  She's based in San Francisco, California and works with clients around the world.  Learn More: https://www.findloveatlast.com/Nichi Hodgson,  Author and Dating ExpertBorn and brought up in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, Nichi attended Wakefield Girls' High School and then the University of York where she studied English and Related literature, and specialised in feminist theory, literary censorship, neo-Platonism, and Petrarchan love poetry. After spending far too much time in the library, she graduated in 2006 with a First Class Honours degree. She then gained her NCTJ Magazine Journalism diploma from Harlow College and moved to London with a plan of hacking her way into literary journalism.Nichi was one of the first British journalists to court-report via Twitter, covering the 2012 obscenity trial, R v Peacock.  Since then she has written regularly for the Guardian, the Telegraph, the Times, Sunday Times, Bustle, Men's Health, Women's Health, Drugstore Culture and Tortoise, and was the Men's Health Sexual Adventurer columnist for three years.Nichi broadcasts regularly for BBC3 and Sky News, BBC Radio 2, 4 and 5 Live. Listen again to her BBC Radio 4 documentary, ‘Can porn be ethical?' and her BBC World Service documentary, ‘Being Bisexual' , for which she was short-listed for DIVA Journalist of the Year, are on iPlayer.Her first book, Bound To You, an erotic memoir, is published by Hodder & Stoughton and was translated into three languages. Her second book, The Curious History of Dating: from Jane Austen to Tinder, is published by Little, Brown and narrated by Nichi for Audible.Learn More: http://www.nichihodgson.com/Traci Brown, Fraud Busting Body Language ExpertTraci is  currently ranked the #5 body language expert in the world by GlobalGurus.com.She has studied lie and deception detection alongside the Police, FBI, Army Green Berets and people who she believes could not tell her they were in the CIA.   Yes, she's the only one who showed up to class without a gun.  She uses this information in her keynotes for banking, credit unions and finance groups to detect and prevent fraud.  And this is currently what she's called most to do.When she's not speaking, she's working on investigations.  Cases have included million dollar business fraud, sexual assault, child abuse, municipal fraud and more.Her TV career started when she was asked to interpret the body language of the Aurora Movie Theater Shooter in 2012. And she's revealed the truth in many events since then:  including murders, cold cases and politics.  Some of her TV appearances are here: https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/body-language-demo-videos/Learn More About Traci: https://www.bodylanguagetrainer.com/about/

What you'll learn:- How evolution plays a role in our current survival- Stories of survival from a shark attack survivor, a Mt. Everest Yak attack survivor, and a professional survivalist who willingly enters extreme situations... because he loves it.- How does fear play a role?On this episode, you'll hear from:Mikael Strandberg, Explorer, Documentary Film Maker And Motivational SpeakerLearn more about Mikael:  www.mikaelstrandberg.comFor daily updated news, go to:www.facebook.com/explorerglobal https://www.instagram.com/explorerglobal/Belinda Jane Dolan,  CEO Quantum Leaps, Survived a yak attack and clung to life on the side of Mt. EverestQUANTUM WELLNESS CEO, WORLDWIDEBelinda is the Happiness @ Work and Human Performance Expert, She is the Author of the Chief Happiness Officer Book. She has lived, worked and presented in 10 countries, advising, consulting and coaching some of the leading companies around the world over the last 23 years. Her PhD is in the Science of Happiness. She sits as a Board Director for four companies. Her nick name is Wonder Woman due to her Extreme Adventures to climb the 7 Summits and skiing to the North and South Pole to raise awareness for various charities. She leads our partnerships with a number of NGO's around the world to give the gift of education to children, women into business and fund mental wellness programs for youth.Follow her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindajanedolanShannon Ainslee, Shark Attack Survivor, Surf CoachFollow Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/shannonainslie/Dr. Ryan D'arcy Co-Founder of HealthTech Connex.Trained in neuroscience, neurotechnology, and medical imaging, Dr. D'Arcy also holds a BC Leadership Chair in Medical Technology, is a full Professor at Simon Fraser University, and a member of the DM Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia. He has published more than 260 academic works, attracted more than $85 Million in competitive research and innovation funding, and been recognized through numerous awards and distinctions. Dr. D'Arcy is a 3X TEDx speaker, who speaks frequently on brain health innovations around the world.Dr. D'Arcy is widely recognized for co-founding the Health Sciences and Innovation initiative at Fraser Health's Surrey Memorial Hospital, which led to co-founding Innovation Boulevard along with the Health and Technology District (the District). In addition to his role as President and Chief Scientific Officer at HealthTech Connex, he also leads the District's BrainNET initiative to connect advances in neuroscience research to innovations in brain health.Learn More: http://www.healthtechconnex.com/

What You'll Learn: - Which animal species rely on females to lead?- Would Thomas Jefferson have been a social media guru?- Smashing myths about wolf leadership.- Which modern-day presidents exude leadership characteristics and why?- What the sound of squawking geese really means. Hear from these experts in this episode: Penny Wood (Dr. Zoolittle), Longevity & Welfare Zoologist | Cognitive Ethologist Trained in Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Penny brings this superior health paradigm to animals, particularly pets and working animals but also exotic mammalian species in zoos and rescue sanctuaries. She teaches and coaches pet parents how to extend their pet's health-span and lifespan to its maximum potential for their species so they do not develop or suffer from age-related degenerative diseases, like cancer and kidney disease, or unnecessarily premature death. Follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennywoodzoologist Suzanne Munson, Author + Historian, is a lover of history and author of two books about America's Founding Fathers. The first, Jefferson's Godfather, rated five stars on Amazon, is a biography about Founding Father George Wythe, signer of the Declaration of Independence and mentor to Thomas Jefferson. Her most recent book, The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson, provides fascinating commentaries that Jefferson would make about America's current government and other institutions, if he were accessed today from his place in spirit. Suzanne has lectured on the Wythe-Jefferson legacy at University of Virginia, William & Mary, Virginia Tech, and University of Richmond continuing education affiliates, at the Chautauqua Institution in New York, and at Road Scholar programs and is a frequent guest speaker for groups interested in American history. Her interest in history began as a child, hearing of the trials of her ancestors in 17th century Jamestown-area settlements and the exploits of her pioneer forebears a century later on Virginia's westernmost frontier. Learn more about her: https://suzannemunson-author.com/ Claudia Clark, Author + Speaker, has worked on political and social justice campaigns, including serving as a campaign manager for a school bond measure for the South San Francisco Unified Schools Campaign as a community organizer with ACORN; field organizer for the South Bay Labor Organization in San Jose, California and as a field organizer for the South Dakota Campaign for Healthy families. She has volunteered for many Democratic Party organizations, NAACP Groups, Planned Parenthood affiliations, and for Toastmaster's International. Learn More About Claudia: https://www.claudiaclarkauthor.com/about/

Our Guests:Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D., is a research associate professor in the Department of Bioengineering and the executive director of the Center for Neurotechnology at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA). He is a neuroscientist who also works with teachers to create materials to help people learn about the brain.http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/tenper.htmlDr. Lindsay Browning, Sleep Expert, NeuroscientistI am Dr Lindsay Browning, a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist, author and sleep expert. I am passionate about helping people to improve their sleep, since sleep is vital for improved health and wellbeing. When you don't get enough sleep and feel tired you won't be the best version of you.I founded Trouble Sleeping in 2006 to help people improve their sleep and wellbeing though sleep therapy and advice based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) – the gold standard treatment for insomnia. As well has helping individuals with their insomnia, I also offer corporate talks and workshops, keynote speaking and provide consultancy to schools and organisations such as the NHS, police and utility companies to advise on topics such as shift work stress and jet lag. In addition, I am also the resident sleep ambassador for And So To Bed.I have degrees in both neuroscience and psychology and a doctorate from the University of Oxford where I specifically investigated the treatment of insomnia. After graduating with my doctorate, I realised that there was a desperate need for help for people suffering from insomnia and founded Trouble Sleeping based in Berkshire, UK. I am passionate about helping people of all ages to sleep well. Nothing makes me happier than helping someone from a place of desperation about their sleep for 40 years, to a place of peace and sleeping well! The sleep consultancy advice I offer is based on my expertise in sleep, leveraging the principles of CBT-I and is a drug free intervention.As a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a member of the British Sleep Society and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, you can be reassured that I am a qualified and respected professional in the field. I have published several academic papers and an international self-help book: Navigating Sleeplessness.Ian Wallace, Dream PsychologistI am endlessly curious about human nature and why people do the things that they do. That's why I became a psychologist, to understand human behaviour, particularly in complex high-consequence situations. Rather than just viewing human behaviour as an abstract set of theories, I chose to step into those complex high-consequence situations and experience their reality for myself.As a result of my choices, I have worked professionally as a North Sea oil-rig roughneck, mountain guide, session musician, fashion photographer, commercial pilot, military psychologist, relationship counsellor, child psychologist, celebrity psychologist and artificial intelligence inventor.Although these may appear to be quite diverse professional roles (or the result of a short attention span), they are united by my fundamental fascination with human nature and my continuing research into how people find meaning, purpose and potential in the work that they do.The work I do with dreams forms a fundamental part of my psychology practice. It has proven to be one of the healthiest and most natural ways of developing those human superpowers of self-awareness and situational awareness. My work with dreams is focused on the practical application of our night-time dreams as a positive and healthy method to help us achieve our waking life dreams and ambitions.This practical approach has led to regular appearances on television and radio around world, and becoming the best-selling author of The Top 100 Dreams: The Dreams That We All Have And What They Really Mean and The Complete A to Z Dictionary of Dreams: Be Your Own Dream Expert.https://ianwallacedreams.com/

Our Guests: Andy Norman  is the award-winning author of Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think. His work has appeared in Scientific American, Psychology Today, Skeptic, Free Inquiry, and The Humanist. He has appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, NPR, and The BBC's Naked Scientist. His research illuminates the evolutionary origins of human reasoning, the norms that make dialogue fruitful, and the workings of the mind's immune system. He champions the emerging science of mental immunity as the antidote to disinformation, propaganda, hate, and division. He is the founder of the Cognitive Immunology Research Collaborative (CIRCE), a global think-tank leading the effort to inoculate humanity against cognitive contagion. Learn More About Andy: https://andynorman.org/ Read the Book: http://www.harperwave.com/mi Kellan Fluckiger Coming through decades of depression, addictions, life-threatening illness and a near-death experience, Kellan has become the ultimate catalyst to help motivated people melt barriers, move mountains and mobilize superpowers to achieve their true desires. As a coach and keynote speaker, Kellan's masterful approach helps people get past old stories, change beliefs and create a life context to reach even goals that seemed impossible. https://www.kellanfluckiger.com/ Annie Larson, as featured on television, radio, podcasts, magazines and most recently the Washington Post newspaper, provides intuitive counseling using her innate abilities as a psychic medium. Her passion is to bring healing and closure via readings and help others hone their intuitive voice through her extensive development and mentoring classes. She has many tools to help you find peace through readings and Reiki energy healing; find your life's purpose through astrology and past life regression therapy; and fulfill your goals through life coaching with intuitive guidance. Learn More: https://www.mediumannielarson.com/ Dr. Ryan D'arcy  is the Co-Founder of HealthTech Connex. Trained in neuroscience, neurotechnology, and medical imaging, Dr. D'Arcy also holds a BC Leadership Chair in Medical Technology, is a full Professor at Simon Fraser University, and a member of the DM Centre for Brain Health at the University of British Columbia. He has published more than 260 academic works, attracted more than $85 Million in competitive research and innovation funding, and been recognized through numerous awards and distinctions. Dr. D'Arcy is a 3X TEDx speaker, who speaks frequently on brain health innovations around the world. Dr. D'Arcy is widely recognized for co-founding the Health Sciences and Innovation initiative at Fraser Health's Surrey Memorial Hospital, which led to co-founding Innovation Boulevard along with the Health and Technology District (the District). In addition to his role as President and Chief Scientific Officer at HealthTech Connex, he also leads the District's BrainNET initiative to connect advances in neuroscience research to innovations in brain health. Learn More: http://www.healthtechconnex.com/ Eric H. Chudler, Ph.D. is a research associate professor in the Department of Bioengineering and the executive director of the Center for Neurotechnology at the University of Washington (Seattle, WA). He is a neuroscientist who also works with teachers to create materials to help people learn about the brain. Learn More: http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/tenper.html

Our Guests:Sheryl Green, Owner, Unleashed Communicationshttp://www.unleashedcommunications.com/ Dr. Stephen Zawistowski, Animal BehavioristStephen L. Zawistowski, PhD, CAAB Emeritus served as a senior executive at the ASPCA for 26 years. “Dr. Z” is a well-known speaker on a number of animal behavior, shelter and animal welfare topics. He completed a PhD in behavior-genetics at the University of Illinois (1983) and was a National Science Foundation post-doctoral fellow at Indian University. Dr. Z was certified as an applied animal behaviorist and chaired the Animal Behavior Society's Board of Professional Certification from 1998-2007, is founding co-editor of the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, and an adjunct professor in the Animal Behavior and Conservation graduate program at Hunter College. He co-edited Animal Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff with Dr. Lila Miller (2004) and the second edition in 2013, co-authored a history of the ASPCA, Heritage of Care with Marion Lane (2008), and authored a textbook Companion Animals in Society (2008). Dr. Z served on the ACC&D Board of Directors for eight years (2005-2013), including multiple years as Board Chair. He received public service awards from the USDOJ and USDA for his work on the Michael Vick dog fighting case. (read his books: https://www.isbns.net/author/Stephen_Zawistowski) Alex Lu, Creator, DogsBondLearn more about Alex and his dog-focused board game!https://www.dogsbondgame.com/media-room

Sign up for the Insomnicat Newsletter to get notifications:https://insomnicat.com/newsletter/ Our Guests:Kristy Sumner, Paranormal Investigator, Soul Sisters Paranormalhttps://www.soulsistersparanormal.com/ Soul Sisters' New Jail in Huntsville:  214 Litton Covered Bridge Rd, Huntsville, TN.  Website: www.historicscottcojail.com   Sheryl Green, Author, Speaker, and Animal-rescuing Badasshttp://www.heartsalivevillage.org/ Tom Ross, AI Metaphysician and Authorhttp://www.tomross.com/ Additional Links of Interest:Replikahttps://youtu.be/yQGqMVuAk04AI becomes Self-aware.https://youtu.be/jx6kg0ZfhAI

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What started as a discussion about Chinese burial sites and the role of Feng Shui, turned into a lively and fun chat about Chinese astrology. Feng Shui Expert, Jillian Rothschild Scholar, told us about the BaZi calculator and we talked a little bit about our own personal readings. You'll gain great insight into this practice and if you want to fully understand your past, present and future, Jillian can help! https://fsinmotion.com/bazi-calculator/

More About Deborah:Energy Practitioner, Inspirational Performance Artist, Speaker Podcaster.  From an award-winning recording artist, to being voted among the top 30 Psychics in the world, to leading a Ministry founded in creativity, Rev. Deb lives to serve and bring a message of consciousness and stewardship to the planet, through humor, and music. At the root of her work is a methodology designed to align her clients with their highest good, and the bigger vision of bringing the highest good to the planet at large.  Deborah is the host of the upcoming podcast "What if I Ran the World?" and finally  she is a proud momma of her four-legged  rescue family.

Tune in for this inspirational story and learn more about Kelli and her book: k2creativellc.com twentywonbook.com In 2020 - the year of necessary changes for small businesses, nonprofits, and corporations... Kelli Komondor found the courage to follow her dreams - to start a business and become a published author. Kelli is the president and CEO of K2 Creative, a content, PR & marketing, and branding firm which she started in the middle of the 2020 global pandemic. She works with many small business clients, but has found a niche in providing creative copywriting, PR, and marketing services to female business owners, authors, coaches, and speakers. Kelli is the creator, project manager, and a contributing author of "Twenty Won", an Amazon bestseller anthology of 21 female entrepreneurs sharing their stories of business resilience during the global pandemic. Her chapter, "From Imposter to Inspiration" focuses on how she overcame imposter syndrome to start her business and inspire a group of women to participate in the Twenty Won book. Kelli loves to share her career history and how she went from feeling like an imposter, to being an inspiration. She enjoys honest, down-to-earth conversations and is continually finding ways to use her experiences to mentor other women.

How many people dream of being able to turn their passion into a profitable and enjoyable career? Now, how many people actually make that happen? Trey Christensen, VP of Growth, FirstBlood, has loved the world of gaming since he was young. He went on to become a Halo pro gamer, and ever since, has been enmeshed in the world of gaming as a career. We'll geek out on games (well, Bryan and Trey will, at least!), talk about the evolution and even the role technology has played in connecting us all in this world. About Trey Trey is a former Halo pro gamer, currently VP of Growth at FirstBlood. Also, part of the Air Force National Guard, CEO of Vast.GG, formerly Director of Esports and later Dir. Digital Communications with the Dallas Mavericks.

From robots to 5G to sensor tech and awesome cameras, the highlight of the Olympics this year may have been the amazing tech coming out of it. Also, a weird conversation turn to smell-o-vision.

Learn more about John: https://twitter.com/jmbrandonbb Don't forget to keep an eye out for his book: https://sevenminutesolution.com/

Learn more about Dana and DEEDS here:  https://www.danakaplanteach.com/

Learn More About Rebeca and 1C Story Network:Rebeca has worked in entertainment for 17 years. She began as a literary publicist, launching the fiction division of a Top Ten Publisher, then founded and led a literary PR firm for nine years that served numerous NYT best-sellers. The next six years saw her running SON Studios in Naples, Florida, and raising several million dollars to support production of culture-enriching entertainment content. Along the way, ten of her books were published, she became a #1 Amazon best-selling writer, wrote and produced screenplays, and began writing for leading business publications like Foundr Magazine. More importantly, she had the honor of coming alongside numerous writers, producers, distributors, and promoters to assist in bringing their projects to fruition. In late 2019, Seitz followed her passion and launched The 1C Story Network to give life to stories and media that inspire, enlighten, and entertain.  https://www.justonec.com/

More About Stacy:As a Small Business Strategist, Stacy Kessler supports and amplifies women entrepreneurs by helping them discover their unique brand of genius, confidently make decisions, and eliminate the overwhelm so they can thrive with sanity.   She specializes in helping these solopreneurs make sense of all their scattered thoughts and ideas to clarify their business strategy and message along with creating stellar websites and systems that make their business run like a well-oiled machine.  Stacy has also created a strong community of like-minded women entrepreneurs to provide a support system for one another. She co-hosts a free monthly event called Boss Lady Days to bring these women together to connect and mastermind—providing insight for one-another on overcoming tough challenges and planning for the future of their businesses.Stacy's business-building achievements include spearheading a student business incubator at The University of Wisconsin-Madison, working on world-renowned brands at Procter & Gamble, independently consulting with Fortune 500s, mentoring entrepreneurial groups, and founding and eventually selling one of Cincinnati's first and oldest coworking spaces, Platform 53.  You can learn more about Stacy, get a slew of free resources, or sign up for Boss Lady Day at www.stacykessler.me.

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More about X: Hasani X started on the streets of Oakland California to becoming a first-generation college graduate earning an Ivy League degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He went on to found 4E Consulting, helping to grow small to mid-sized businesses. After exiting 4e Consulting, Hasani shifted gears from developing businesses to building people as a performance consultant and leadership coach. He is now CEO of Lead Your Story, a company that uses the power of STORY to build strong brands and company culture. A father of three, dedicated husband, and modern stoic.Check out: www.leadyourstory.com Get new episodes right in your inbox: https://insomnicat.com/newsletter/  

More about Alex: ALEX MONTAGU founding partner Montagu Law and founder of The Tranquil Lawyer Alex Montagu is the founding partner of New York-based Montagu Law but is also a certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, accredited by the IMMA (International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance) and CPD from the School of Positive Transformation. He created TranquilLawyer.com as a platform with which to guide fellow lawyers and all other professionals in high-stress fields toward more fulfilling lives through meditation and mindfulness practices. His comprehensive studies and unique insight on various Eastern and esoteric philosophies and how they may be practically applied by those in Western cultures into their own lives has proven beneficial to many in the legal profession. He is an active member of the New York City Bar Association Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee and is the author of the novel “The Riddle of the Sphinx”, a historic thriller and semi-biographical journey of self-discovery. WEBSITE: TranquilLawyer.com Get new episodes right in your inbox: https://insomnicat.com/newsletter/

Consider donating to the cause: https://www.patreon.com/DeskovicAnd learn more about the foundation here: https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/ Jeff's Story: Jeffrey Deskovic lost his freedom on January 18, 1991, when he was sentenced to fifteen years to life in prison for the brutal rape and murder of Angela Correa, his classmate at Peekskill High School. In fact, she was raped and murdered by a crack addict named Steven Cunningham. Police deceived Jeff, claiming he failed three polygraph tests he passed, and subjected him to nearly seven hours of uninterrupted interrogation without food, a lawyer or parent present. He falsely confessed after police promised that, if he confessed, he could go home. He was only sixteen years old. Prosecutors and the medical examiner knew DNA in Angela did not match Jeff. Yet, they concocted evidence to frame him. Jeff spent the next sixteen years in several maximum-security prisons throughout New York State. Meanwhile, Cunningham remained free and three years after he murdered Angela, he murdered his girlfriend's sister, a Peekskill school teacher named Patricia Morrison. She had three small children. Cunningham's DNA was deposited into the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CoDIS) and matched the DNA in Angela. On March 16, 2007, Cunningham pled guilty to Angela's rape and murder. At sentencing, Angela's mother said Jeff was "blamed and sacrificed like a lamb,” and Patricia's mother said had police not falsely accused Jeff, her daughter “would still be with us.” Had Cunningham gotten away with murder a second time, Jeff would still be in prison. Jeff's rape and murder charges were dismissed on November 2, 2006. The judge who freed Jeff admitted “the undeniable fact that nothing can be done in this courtroom here today to erase the pain and suffering endured by you and your loved ones over the past sixteen years.” Jeff was marched into prison at age seventeen and walked out at age thirty-three. His entire adolescence and formative years had been stolen from him. To this day, none of the police, prosecutors or medical examiners who engineered Jeff's conviction ever have been disciplined or suffered any career setbacks as a result of their misdeeds. In fact, the Peekskill police lieutenant in charge was promoted to Chief. After his release, Jeff earned a B.S. in Behavioral Science from Mercy College and his M.A. from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In March 2012, he launched The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice, and donated $1.5M from his compensation to get the Foundation off the ground. The Foundation works to free the wrongfully convicted, provides exonerees financial support to help them reintegrate into society, and engages in public advocacy to raise awareness about the need for criminal justice reform to prevent wrongful convictions in the future.

Check out Lauren's book and follow her on social: https://talkbackbarbie.com/ 

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Learn more about Dan Chan for Magic Events:https://www.danchanmagic.com/Learn more about his virtual Mentalist Show: https://millionairesmentalist.com/Watch his tricks in action on the video version of The Insomnicat Show:  Hire Dan for your next team building event!

Learn more about Aurora Corialis publishing and how you can ease the process by tapping in to some of the company's solutions: www.coriwamsley.com Don't forget to grab a copy of Living Kindly: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096N3M6RQ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_EPTWHH8MDFC2VCP01X4E_nodl nd learn more about Cori: Cori Wamsley, CEO of Aurora Corialis Publishing, works with ambitious professionals who have a transformational story to share. She helps them quickly and easily write and publish a book for their brand that helps them be seen as an expert while building a relationship with the reader that leads to coaching and other business goals. Cori's process helps them avoid the stress of not knowing what to write, writing for the wrong audience, or telling stories that don't click with the reader, while trying to figure out the whole publishing process and run their business or nonprofit at the same time. She helps her clients get started on the path to a bigger presence, unshakeable confidence in their authority, a streamlined approach to getting their brand in front of ideal clients, and a massive feather in their cap that gets them booked with media and speaking more often. Cori's bestselling book The SPARK Method: How to Write a Book for Your Business Fast and her unique publishing programs empower business owners to get their message heard. Cori has 16 years' experience as a professional writer and editor, including 10 years with the Departments of Energy and Justice and 4 years as the executive editor of Inspiring Lives Magazine. She also wrote seven fiction books, including the children's book Monkey Mermaid Magic, which she coauthored with her daughter London and also illustrated. She contributed chapters to the anthologies Twenty Won and Living Kindly. Cori holds a master's and bachelor's in English literature (and a random bachelor's in biology).

Learn more about Simon Data: https://www.simondata.com/Follow Jason Davis:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasondavis

Grab her books:https://www.amazon.com/Lauren-Clemett/e/B00JO0QTUW%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareCheck out The Audacious Agency:https://theaudaciousagency.com/

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Do you know how many of the Instagram influencers you follow rarely look in real life the way they do in those photos? Thanks to photo editing, we can make ourselves look wildly different than we really do. This can be really damaging for young (and old) people who are basing their appearances off of those influencers. We chatted with Phung Tran, an exercise physiologist, about how to look good (and really just stay healthy) without the crazy unrealistic expectations set by influencers. Listen in to this fun discussion and get some health inspiration today. More About Phung Tran: Excited to achieve your ideal body with healthy habits that last forever? Then Phung Tran is your new fitness bestie. As an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, Phung has helped young women of color like you, to implement science-backed methods to lose weight, with personalized exercise routines and the joy of eating. Her fitness strategy has prompted her clients to be more health-conscious while continuing to enjoy life as it should be. When she's not busy breaking a sweat, you can find Phung cuddling with her black cat on the bed, and crocheting her latest amigurumi project. https://www.linkedin.com/in/phung-d-tran/

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Be sure to check out his book, too: Wrestling Depression is Not for Wimps https://www.amazon.com/WRESTLING-DEPRESSION-NOT-WIMPS-Depression/dp/1945252650/

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Oh, and don't forget to pick up a copy of Tammy's book, Fatal Intent. (Yes, she found a way to merge her career and writing into one, how cool!)https://amzn.to/3fjIy7G

When do we have conversations that matter while trying to understand both perspectives? Here's a man who is inspiring others to do just that by creating a movement to be the change we want to see in the world. He's doing this through the power of: conversations. As a Conversational Activist, he's decided to dedicate his life to having tough conversations with those he disagrees with or who are different from him. Listen in to hear about what happens when he does that and how we can follow in his footsteps to have less arguments and more powerful conversations that matter.

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Reading Recommendation on Mindset:Jiu Jitsu for Small People: (And Other Weird S#!T I Think About) by Bryan DeLucahttps://amzn.to/3eYzT9f

Reading Recommendation on Mindset: Jiu Jitsu for Small People: (And Other Weird S#!T I Think About) by Bryan DeLuca https://amzn.to/3eYzT9f

What a fun and inspiring time with decorated Army Vet turned Business Turnaround Consultant, Steven Kuhn. Listen in for the tricks to being more authentic in your branding. Find out what common characteristic successful people share, and listen in for a sneak peek at Steven's thoughts on product quality. He also shares some ideas from his book (being turned into a college course!): Check out Unleash Your Humble Alpha https://amzn.to/3uvUZ5a About Steven Steven Kuhn is a consultant, author and speaker who has been hand-picked to consult with some of the most influential people in the world (rock stars, singers, actors, business leaders and politicians) about how to expand their brand, build value and loyalty and develop strategies for increasing beneficial relationships and achieving true Quality of Life (QOL). Steven Kuhn hails from Pennsylvania USA and served in the U.S. Army from 1986 -1993 in Germany and one tour as a Sergeant in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Upon discharge from the Army, Kuhn continued to live in Europe where he later became a best-selling author, a multi-country business turnaround leader, Political Consultant and completed his MBA at the prestigious Bradford University School of Business Management in Leeds, U.K. Steven has operated and owned businesses in 4 countries, generating hundreds of millions for his clients. Check out Unleash Your Humble Alpha https://amzn.to/3uvUZ5a

Get ready for a story of inspiration. This is for all the times you think you can't keep going or feel completely uninspired. Meet a man who overcomes the effect of paralysis regularly-- accomplishing more and more with every day that goes by. Next time you come up with an excuse for why you can't do something-- think of Rick. Rick Werry was born in a small town in Utah. The youngest of 4 kids growing up on a dairy farm. As a teenager Rick loved sports and being outdoors. In 2007 Rick married his college sweetheart Tara. One year later while building their house, Rick was in a construction accident and broke his neck. His life changed that day as Rick became paralyzed from the chest down. Rick was scared, sad and unsure what the future holds when a nurse came into his hospital room. The nurse was holding a red pen and a calendar. She told Rick that any time you accomplish something you couldn't do yesterday we will write it down and call it a "Red Letter Day". Rick has taken that nurses advice not only for recovering from a spinal cord injury, but also as a life lesson. In ricks "wheelchair life" Rick has accomplished so many amazing things. Rick has a handcycle and rides long distances, plays wheelchair Rugby and is always hunting. Rick and Tara now have twin boys that are their whole life. Rick is a great dad and always playing with the "boys", Rick has started to compile his life lessons and "Red letter Days" into a memoir, and plans to publish it.

As the Founder of GrubHub, Mike Evans was the technology pioneer in restaurant ordering & delivering. A few years after leaving the company, he founded another called Fixer.com, a new kind of home repair and improvement service. On this episode of The Insomnicat Show, Mike tells us more about Fixer.com and what makes the customer experience so much better and different. We'll chat about full-time vs. contractors for employees and the amazing way the company is focusing on retention. And, if you're in Dallas, Chicago, (or Brooklyn!), you can get some help from Fixer.com right now-- all you have to do is text "FIXER" on your phone and someone will come over and help with your household needs. Listen in to learn more. About Mike Evans: Mike Evans is Founder & CEO of Fixer.com, a new kind of home repair and improvement service operating in Dallas & Chicago with expansion plans to serve more US cities soon. Bringing tremendous vision and grasp of ground-breaking technology from his years as founder of Grubhub (a company he left in 2014), Mike Evans is changing both the employee & customer experience at Fixer.com which offers a training center, easy-to-schedule on-time customer service calls, and ongoing homeowner protection plans.

What a true inspiration Lori Livingston is! If you don't recognize her, maybe you're used to seeing her as the FBI Skrull Agent in Captain Marvel and Wandavision. But she is so much more than an actress. Lori began her career as a model-- always staying true to her inner self and believing that others would see the value in it, too-- and today she's even launched a fashion line and an inspiring book about beauty for young people. Lori encompasses the term creative and she joins us to chat about her journey to Marvel, but also her philosophies on life, and the ones she followed to overcome some struggles and keep pressing forward. Want to learn more about Lori? There's plenty to check out. IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7510978/ MCU Wiki - https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Lori_Livingston Screenrant - https://screenrant.com/wandavision-finale-post-credits-explained-skrulls-fury-twins/ Buy her book: But Beauty Wasn't Within Me https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z843QNJ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorilivingston/?hl=en Check out her clothing line: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TBOYCHIQ

Sometimes being creative means doing things YOUR way and not necessarily the way that makes you the most money or provides the most prestige. We chatted with Jeremy Norrie, Producer and Director (check out some of his work in the links below) about his non-traditional journey to film production and discovered that so many of the creatives we talk to regularly are actually self-taught! Dive in and learn more-- get inspired. More about Jeremy: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11011122/ https://www.amazon.com/Jeremy-Norrie-director-Dont-Bigfoot/dp/B08KMDYF5T Jeremy makes films for Amazon, FOX & CBS among other streaming platforms where we get to tell stories about all kinds of topics. All of our films are from a serious open minded perspective, and there is an ongoing theme of overcoming adversity, helping people and personal struggles.

It's almost summer BBQ time again and we've got a fun (and simple) recipe to wow guests. On this episode of The Insomnicat Show, Chef Joshua Northcutt of Deri Dari joins us to cook! We'll have some laughs along the way and you'll learn how you can customize to your specific tastes. Also: Chef Joshua shares some little known kitchen must-haves and teaches us in real time how much fun virtual cooking can be in bringing people together. Learn more about Chef Joshua and register to cook with him: https://www.deridari.com/chefs/28 Today's Recipe: 1/2 head cauliflower (2 cups) 1 small head broccoli (2 cups) 1 red bell pepper 1/2 cup mayo 2 tablespoon apple cider vin 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper 1. Cut cauliflower florets off stem and into small pieces 2. Remove florets from broccoli and cut into small pieces 3. Dice red bell pepper 4. In large mixing bowl, place 2 cups broccoli, 2 cups cauliflower, and red bell pepper 5. Add mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper and mix until fully incorporated 6. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or over night

How many of your memories involve FOOD? We had a fun time with Bobby Hedglin-Taylor! After his mothers death at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, he began a new adventure in her memory, authoring his first cookbook memoir of recipes and stories entitled: Escape to Ravioli Mountain- a memoir in food. Recipes and amusing anecdotes from growing up in a dysfunctional Italian family on a mountaintop in rural Pennsylvania. We'll talk about the role food plays in connection and memories, as well as some of the exciting hats Bobby wears. More about Bobby: His work featured Broadway, Off Broadway, national tours, and rock concerts. He was the Cirque choreographer - RWS & Holland America Cruise line and performed twice in the Phish - at Madison Square Garden new years eve shows. Coming soon-SUPER YOU -The Musical opening off broadway! SuperYouMusical.com @SuperYouMusical on Instagram and Tiktok www.bobbyhedglintaylor.com

What a fun and educational episode with our new friend Jake from Deri Dari. As an American living in Germany for 22 years, running a boutique tour guide service, Jake was shuttered by COVID-19 (as were many businesses). So what did he do? Pivoted! Now he's CEO of Deri Dari, an online platform that features real chefs who are creating and selling interactive live cooking courses with ingredient delivery! He's connecting friends and families around the world and his chefs are top notch. Want to get involved and have some fun? Visit www.deridari.com Stay tuned for next week's episode where Bryan and I cook live with Deri Dari Chef Joshua!

The Michelle Lynette is a poet-- a business woman-- and an inspirational leader. On this episode of The Insomnicat Show, we're going to chat about her roots, the inspiration behind her poetry, overcoming adversity, thriving, giving back... there's so much here. We'll even chat about the best times to write. Who is Michelle? She is a native Houstonian who has a beautiful love for the arts and people. Michelle was introduced to the world of arts at an early age by her mother and grandmother who had a pressing hand on her being apart of various extra-curricular activities until she made her own connection with what she enjoyed most - writing, fashion, and acting. This fun and motivational chat will kick start your day and get you feeling energized. Learn More About Michelle (and her new fashion line!): https://www.themichellelynette.com/ https://www.instagram.com/themichellelynette/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMichelleLynette/

Tony DeMil joins us on this vibrant episode of the Insomnicat Show to chat about how he found his purpose and came alive through acting. After concluding his time in the Army, he had to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. After some stand-up comedy, he came alive and pursued his on-screen passion. We'll talk to Tony about his philosophy on life, which includes positive tones such as: • There's no actor who sucks. • Life comes with its challenges. • The awareness is what propels us to be better. • How can I be better? • We should all be celebrating one another. Even when you have money in the bank, work lined up, and all seems to be going well, family who loves you, sometimes you're just not feeling “it”. But do those feelings come to help you expand your purpose and discover your weakness to help you become a true Master? *Warning—we drop a lot of F-bombs in this self-discovery episode.