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Episode #90 With Peter Moore Ok, that was fun. Talked to Peter Moore about a few of the things he's been up to over his career. We talked about working as a columnist/cartoonist, writing for major magazines like Backpacker and, Men's Health, flying on a private jet with Matt Damon, meeting with Barack Obama, going on the Today Show, his favorite two spots in the world and so much more. Best place to follow Peter: https://petermoore.substack.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #author #MattDamon #health #wellbeing #cartoonist

Episode #88 With David Amerland This one was a lot of fun. We had a great conversation even before the podcast started. (some of it included on YouTube). We talked about human behavior, his new book “Built to Last”, understanding why we do the things we do and much more. David Amerland is a writer focused on how human behavior is shaped by modern forces, especially technology, and how that shift impacts our health, culture, and stories. After building a career in marketing and publishing several successful business books, David Amerland expanded into the wellness space with Built to Last, a practical guide to health, longevity, and intentional living. Now also writing fiction, David Amerland explores the emotional and psychological impact of modern life through storytelling. Across all genres, his work investigates how we adapt, and sometimes resist, to change in a fast-moving world and what that does to our sense of values, the moral code we create for ourselves and the societies we build, as a result. David Amerland's work has been featured in Inc. and Forbes, interviewed on Scott Monty's Timeless & Timely, and speaks on topics ranging from digital culture to long-term wellbeing. Latest Book: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Last-Stronger-Healthier-Happier/dp/1844811832 Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #author #humanbehaviour #health #wellbeing #fitness

Episode #88 With Jaime Schwarz Had a great conversation with Jaime about so many things, NFT's marketing, digital art, AI, cats and even raising kids a little bit. This short bio just scratches the surface: After growing up surrounded by over 20 struggling artists, performers, and art historians in his family and a decade long career as a creative director in NYC ad agencies, Jaime Schwarz filed the world's first NFT patent, "A system and method for identifying virtual goods," to advance the art industry's security, accessibility, expression, and equity. Now that this patent has been granted, Jaime is the founder of MRKD.art, the world's only digitally signed, multi-format, rights-managed, immutably-provenanced canvas. No more wallets, authenticators, or marketplaces - just the art, its signature, and that signature's access to its authentication, promotion, and commercialization from any format on which it's presented. From art to music, Jaime is also launching MRKD.dj in collaboration with Public Enemy's Keith Shocklee to democratize automated, rights managed remixes. As a serial startup co-founder, Jaime has focused on self, company, and system betterment for the past decade while living with his wife and two boys in Hastings on Hudson, NY, serving as a marketing adjunct at CUNY's CCNY and on the board of Wayfinders on the Hudson. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #NFT #mrkd.art #marketing #CCNY #Copyright

In the studio today I have Miles Spencer.  Great conversation. Learned a lot and enjoyed talking about his book - A Line in The Sand, trekking 1100 miles through the middle east, kayaking across the Long Island sound on a bet, doing it for 11 years after for charity, and running with bulls. More about the book: https://a.co/d/4l4MeXb More about Miles: Miles Spencer is an American digital media entrepreneur, angel investor, and explorer. He is best known for his role as co-host and co-creator of MoneyHunt, a reality-based business advice show distributed to US PBS stations beginning 1997. He cooks, writes and paints watercolors based on his travels. He mentors two kids and several entrepreneurs; similarities are coincidental. https://milesspencer.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #middleeast #alineinthesand #MoneyHunt #explorer

In the studio today I have James “BLAME” Duhaime professional standup comedian and founder of the Eugene Comedy Crescendo company based in Eugene Oregon. James started his comedy career in 2012. He has since performed in hundreds of comedy shows all over the Pacific Northwest. James is also a movie producer and actor. He produced a video documentary “Coping With Comedy” released in 2015. http://jamesblamecomedy.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/      

Today, I am with Bob Coppes, a scientist and retired financier who has studied near-death experiences for decades. I'm ask him what those even are. His latest book on NDEs "Impressions of Near-Death Experiences" (2023) contains a wealth of quotes from a variety of NDE experiencers. In 2023, he became a board member of IANDS, the International Association for Near-Death Studies. I watch a lot of videos and presentations from them. We talk about what NDE's are and are not, who has NDE's, are there negative experiences when having an NDE and does everyone see or feel the same thing? https://www.bobcoppes.com/ https://www.nde-unconditionallove.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #IANDS #nde #neardeathexperience #longtalks

Episode #84 John Pabon Great and inspiring conversation with John. We talked about saving the Earth! OK, let's face it, it's not the earth that really needs saving, it's all the things that live on Earth. Anyway, he has a much more positive view on the subject than I do, and it was a very refreshing conversation. There was also a bit of controversy, Ooooooh, everyone loves controversy!   In his own words: I've spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving my role at the United Nations, I traveled the world studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and at Fortune 500s. That's given me a very unique perspective on what it takes to make a positive impact. I'm a globally recognized expert in sustainability with a mission to move from theory to practical strategies that help people and businesses confidentially make real impact. To get there, I share my message through books, consulting to businesses, and keynote speaking to audiences around the world. My global career has taken me from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. I've had the privilege of working with the United Nations, McKinsey, A.C. Nielsen, and as a consultant with BSR, the world's largest sustainability-focused business network. A decade of experience living and working in Asia inspired me to found strategic communications firm Fulcrum Strategic Advisors with a mission to help companies, governments, and individuals capitalize on the benefits sustainability offers. I'm also a regular contributor to major publications such as CNN, EuroNews, and the ABC. I speak to an array of global audiences on issues of sustainability, geopolitics, communications, and societal change. I am the Program Director for The Conference Board's Asia Sustainability Leaders Council, a member of the United Nations Association of Australia, and serve on the board of advisors to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. I am the author of “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet.” The book has been described as “…a foundational read for practical sustainability in the 21st century” and “…one of the best sustainability resources available to date.” I'm also excited to be helping consumers make smarter decisions through my second book, “The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers are Lying to You,” out now. https://www.tiktok.com/@johnapabon https://www.johnpabon.com/ https://www.fulcrum22.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpabon/ https://www.instagram.com/johnapabon/ https://www.instagram.com/@johnapabon Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #sustainability #earth #longtalks #greenwashing

Episode #83 Chris White Hello, thanks for checking out the podcast. On this episode I am sitting down with Chris who I have worked with many times but know very little about. We talked about making movies, different jobs on set, memorizing lines, pdnos and all kinds of stuff. A link to some of the work that Chris has done: https://pdnos.ninja/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   #Podcasting #Moviemaking #art #longtalks #pdnos

Wow that was fantastic! What a great conversation with Taylor Morden, writer director producer and as it turns out neighbor. His documentaries include “The Last Blockbuster”, “Ska In The 90s”, “Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story”, and soon to be released I hope “Getting Lost” a lost documentary. We talked about how he got started making documentaries, how he writes, how he edits, reaching out to celebrities, how important the sound is and much much more. Hope to have him back on the show soon.   Some links: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/getting-lost-documentary#/ https://www.buildabear.com/unstuffed-movie Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #unstuffed #TheLastBlockbuster #Build-a-bear #Documentary #Moviemaking

Episode #81 With Ricardo Martinez II: Amazing and personal interview with Ricardo. Learned a lot. Will never think of 911 calls the same again! Thanks for being on the show Ricardo. Ricardo Martinez II is a storyteller, author, and the host and creator of Within the Trenches - True stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them, a podcast based on the experience of being a 9-1-1 dispatcher. He is a former 9-1-1 dispatcher and supervisor of 13 years and is now the head of Within the Trenches Media with 22 years of public safety experience. In August of 2016, Ricardo started the #IAM911 movement that spread from the United States to Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Its popularity and success has brought the Thin Gold Line into the spotlight and has opened the eyes of millions to what 9-1-1 dispatchers deal with on a daily basis https://www.facebook.com/WithinTheTrenchesPodcast/ https://www.withinthetrenches.net/podcast https://www.withinthetrenches.net/podcast Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   #Podcasting #IAM911  

Episode #80 With Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat: Had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Carolle about being a medical intuitive, her books, Louise Hay, eating, praying, loving and much more. More about Dr. Carolle, Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, MD, is a gifted medical intuitive, spiritual healer, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, trained primary care specialist, and burnout prevention coach. Born and raised in Haiti, she comes from a family of shamans, herbalists, and midwives. She was educated in top universities in Haiti, Mexico, Jamaica, and the U.S. Fluent in four languages; she has practiced medicine in different settings, from academia in Haiti and the US to remote hospitals and community clinics in Haiti, Mexico, Native American reservations, and the US, giving her a broad-spectrum approach to medicine and invaluable multicultural knowledge. Soon after starting her private practice in San Diego, California, she met many mentors, including Louise Hay, who became her patient. They taught her about the mind-body-spirit connection. At first, she quit obstetrics in the US, tired of performing unnecessary C-sections because of strict protocols, then gynecological surgery, realizing that stress was usually the root cause of her patient's irregular bleeding – not her hormones. Finding the stressor and dealing with it would stop her from bleeding. She jokingly says she can help her patients “heal without a knife.” But it took an emotional and financial toll, and in her late 40s suffered severe panic attacks and had to reinvent herself. https://www.drcarolle.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #healing #spirit #mindbody #medicalintuitive

Episode #79 With Liz Entin: Today on the podcast I talked to Liz Entin. We talked about her book, her podcast, helping companies go to zero waste and a lot more. From her website: Liz began examining if there was evidence of an afterlife and anything paranormal in 2015 following the passing of her father. While she still considers herself skeptical and an atheist, (although she's a cultural Jew), the evidence really blew her away. She is the author of WTF Just Happened?!: A sciencey-skeptic explores grief, healing, and evidence of an afterlife. She is host of a podcast, WTF Just Happened?!: All about the afterlife. No woo. She also hosts “Science and Spirituality” private dinners, where an intimate group of you and your friends can learn more about the science behind an afterlife and get readings from highly evidential mediums who have been tested by scientists. Fun fact that has nothing to do with the afterlife - she has a chihuahua Peanut who is famous for chasing and scaring Harvey Weinstein. She splits her time between New York and LA. Learn more at https://www.wtfjusthappened.net/ Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCXKS9RV? Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #medium #zerowaste #afterlife #paranormal

Episode #78 With Rob Gutro: Today on the podcast I talk to Rob Gutro, an author, paranormal investigator, and medium with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland. Since he was a teen, Rob has been able to receive messages from ghosts or spirits who have crossed over. As a scientist, he provides scientific explanations about how energy is the baseline for the afterlife and the medium that entities use to communicate. In 2005, Rob's late puppy passed away and inspired him to write his first book, which enabled him to communicate with pets. Rob actively participates in private paranormal investigations, helps ghosts cross over, and has provided countless messages from people or pets as ghosts or spirits. Rob has even lived in a haunted house! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of the paranormal with Rob Gutro. LINKS WEBSITE: www.robgutro.com or www.petspirits.com AMAZON PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B003UNTASW FACEBOOK1: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsandspirits.insightsfromamedium FACEBOOK2: https://www.facebook.com/RobGutroAuthorMedium FACEBOOK VIDEOS: https://www.facebook.com/ghostsandspirits.insightsfromamedium/live/ INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/robgutro_author TUMBLR: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/rgutro YOUTUBE: https://tinyurl.com/wcvhqbt Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #medium #Ghosttracking #afterlife #petmedium #paranormal

Episode #77 With Blake Gauthier: We chat about how he lost 300 pounds, why he changed his life, a bit about dieting and bodybuilding and living in a cabin in the woods. In January 2018, weighing over 530 pounds Blake dropped dead from a heart attack while walking down the street. When he fell from the heart attack, he also tore his ACL in his left knee and damaged the MCL and LCL. Surgery was required to rebuild his knee and he also had angioplasty. 13 months later Blake suffered a second, much milder heart attack. Since then, Blake has lost over 300 pounds and has competed in bodybuilding shows, has had articles published in several magazines. Blake enjoys living in the country with his bulldog Bear and sharing his love for fitness by coaching others and helping them reach their goals as well. Transformation pictures can be found at the following. Instagram: @thesilverbackviking Thesilverbackviking.com Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   #Podcasting #health #bodybuilding #weightloss #thesilverbackviking

Episode #76 On this episode I talk to Daniel Carey author of “Screenwriting Tribe,” "Dream Another Dream," "Dream Your World," and “Plant-based Regenerative Nutrition.” He is the founder of Screenwriting Tribe script incubation workshop in Los Angeles. We talk about weird Hollywood, script writing, childhood trauma, someone we both know (small world) and much much more. From the author: When the pandemic caused the screenwriting workshop, I had been running for four years to be shut down, I got busy working on my books about life recovery, life redesign, and motivation. The pandemic started just after the second edition of my screenwriting book was published, which is used as a text in film schools. In March 2023, a screenplay I wrote about a religious cult made a list of the top unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. It's one of many screenplays I've written. My book "Dream Another Dream: Recover and Reimagine Your Life" was published in June 2022. "Dream Your World: Fathom a New Life in which You can Thrive" was published in February 2023. In "Dream Another Dream," I cover many topics about life intermixed with quotations of many people from throughout history. I also write of my childhood growing up in a household of many misfortunes and saturated with poverty, alcoholism, brutality, and depression. At age 16, I hitchhiked across country to escape the brutality. Completely unprepared for life, as a troubled young adult I ended up homeless. I had to build my life from the ground up. "Dream Your World" is a continuation of what I wrote of in "Dream Another Dream." In both books, I mixed the texts with philosophical and inspiring quotations from hundreds of people throughout history, all with the goal of inspiring life improvement. For many years, I had worked as a ghost writer, helping a variety of writers with their manuscripts, and getting their books ready for publishing. Mostly, I worked on health and nutrition books. I decided that from now on I will only work on my own books. In February 2023, my book "Plant-Based Regenerative Nutrition" was published. It is 400 pages, and includes claims backed by medical and science studies. I live in Los Angeles, where I run Screenwriting Tribe script incubation workshop. In 2020, I took the workshop virtual, on Zoom. Since November 2022, I also have an in-person workshop, and continue also holding the workshop on Zoom. Both workshops are for up to 17 members. I help writers polish their film and TV screenplays. I also polish screenplays for film producers. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Dream your World: https://amzn.to/3ztBZZs Dream Another Dream: https://amzn.to/413gzxM Screenwriting Tribe: https://amzn.to/3m0sgH3 Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   #Podcasting #ScreenwritingTribe #Author #Novel #DanielJohnCarey #Reading #Writing  

Episode #75  On this episode I talk to award winning author Joe LeValley. We talk about how he started writing his first novel, how he met The Who, some of the many celebrities he has met and going from getting his first book published to the release of his 7th novel! A bit more from his website (https://www.josephlevalley.com/index.html): My career path to becoming an author was unusual, to say the least. I like to describe it as a life of "outrageous good fortune." Significant roles in the past have included:            *  Reporter-photographer for Iowa newspapers for seven years.  During that time, I wrote thousands of articles ranging from breaking news to feature stories to personal columns.              *  Served for more than 30 years as an executive in Iowa hospitals and its largest statewide health care network. I was project leader on numerous expansions of services and facilities.  I assisted many Iowa hospitals in developing strategic plans and was a frequent public speaker on health care policy.  My staff and I won four national awards for excellence in communications.            *  Musician. Play drums and guitar.  I have performed in rock bands, a country-rock trio and as a solo artist.  I also am a composer. You can hear some of my original music under the "Music" section of this website, or on YouTube at JosephLeValley, or at www.rockiowa.net. In 2016, I was thrilled and honored to be inducted with the Mourning Glory Rock Band into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.  *  Writer. After a life of writing many different types of fiction and non-fiction, I published my first novel in early 2019. I now have written five novels and am working on number six. Four have been published and have won a total of nine awards.            A lifelong Iowan, I am a proud alumnus of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Drake University in Des Moines, and the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I have a degree in journalism from Drake and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa. I am proud to note that Iowa Central inducted me into its "Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame" in a ceremony in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, November 22, 2022.              I am a Life Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. I serve or have served on the boards of directors of many community organizations in northern and central Iowa, and have served on committees for state and national health care advocacy organizations. I also am a member of Mystery Writers of America (MWA) and The Authors Guild, and participate in activities of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and StorySummit.             My wife Jane and I have six children and live in Dallas County, Iowa. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #Auther #Novel #JosephLeValley #Reading #Writting

Csongor Daniel (https://www.csongordaniel.com/) was one of the first officially recognized bioenergy healers in the former Yugoslavia, trained by the legendary Zdenko Domancic (Documentary: Think about It). While his teacher has healed more than a million people, Csongor has no such ambitions. Instead, he would like to teach a million how to become healers themselves. In the U.S. since 1991, he has become an internationally known healer and lecturer and the first honorary president of the International Biotherapy Association which was based in the UK. Csongor's lectures and his internationally sold book: Biotherapy: A Healing for the 21st Century are approved for continuing education for massage therapists throughout Florida. He also has a double DVD: Energizing T'ai Chi Chi Kung: The 18 Steps for the Absolute Beginner; as well as a children's book: The Girl with the Healing Hands. Widely recognized as one of the fastest and most powerful healing methods that have ever been developed, bioenergy healing is relatively easy to learn. Csongor's unique, light, and humorous lectures are entertaining, fun, and highly educational. Csongor's healing sessions are distinctive as well. Most of them take less than 15 minutes, sometimes without even touching the person. In some cases, one session is enough for full recovery. Csongor is also a master of long-distance healing. His clients can be continents away and experience the same healing benefits as if they were present. Bioenergy Healing:  Simple Techniques for Reducing Pain and Restoring Health through Energetic Healing is Csongor's third and most comprehensive book on energy healing. It is a light, yet very informative read. If you are a fast reader, you may learn to heal in only one day. By the end of the book, you will become a healer for a lifetime. Csongor is a modern-day renaissance man. Healing and teaching are only a few of his passions. He also builds his own motorcycles, which he then rides to many of his seminars, both in the U.S. and internationally. He is always open to suggestions and invitations to teach anywhere in the world. https://www.csongordaniel.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   #Podcasting #bioenergyhealing #wellness #Spiritualality #csongordaniel

Antonio T. Smith, Jr. had an unexpected beginning when, at the age of 6, he became homeless and had to figure out how to take care of himself while living in a trash can. That is the beginning of Antonio's story, but there is so much more. We talked about giving away a billion dollars, the universe, top secret operations, trying to adjust to life after the army, and so much more I can't even begin to describe it all. This is the type of show I love to do. More from Antonio and links: Antonio T. Smith Jr is an American Tech CEO and millionaire, who is on pace to become a billionaire by 2025, with headquarters on four different continents, and is creating 100,000 Millionaires while giving away $1.5 Billion by 2025. Antonio is passionate about artificial intelligence and plans to be the first person to create the Master Algorithm, which he plans to use to create a Resource-based society, that will completely eliminate the need for money. Antonio is building a city to where the people of the light share it and create a harmonious society regardless of race, creed, or religion. Our city will have its own currency, and soon we will become a resource-based economy. We will have democratically elected officials. We will pull our resources and create a society humans deserve with our own police force and our own government. We are the light. We are love. We are you. We are one. Separation is an illusion. We leave you in the light and the love of the one infinite creator. Follow your dreams. Antonio created a podcast with over 850 episodes. This podcast, created and hosted by Antonio T. Smith, Jr. and includes frequent co-host Deaunna M. Smith, is designed to help you develop an excellent attitude, enhance your self-esteem, develop your creative genius, set and achieve goals, harness your mind's power, and explain the elements of personal growth. In addition, this podcast dissects, observes, and gives practical guidance to the critical success factors such as writing skills, public speaking skills, effective communication skills, and fostering excellent relationships. It includes interviews with Millionaires and Billionaires and includes the best of Antonio T. Smith, Jr's teachings. This is the Secret of Success, by Antonio T. Smith, Jr., and it is a daily podcast designed to be your breakthrough. Antonio's Links: Instagram: http://instagram.com/theatsjr  • TikTok: @ats9696 • Facebook: http://facebook.com/theatsjr  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniots... •► Subscribe to my channel here: http://bit.ly/SubPlzATS • Twitter: http://twitter.com/theatsjr  • Medium: http://medium.com/@theatsjr Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #AntonioTSmithJr #Lightbearers #Spiritualality #Allone

On this episode I talk to Bob Ginsberg about evidence for an afterlife, grief, mediums, near death experiences, death, consciousness, after death communications and signs and more. Robert Ginsberg is the founder of Forever Family Foundation, author of The Medium Explosion, and currently featured in the Netflix Docuseries Surviving Death. He has been investigating mediumship and other evidence of life after death since 2003 and conducts a Certification process by which Mediums are evaluated to see if they can do what they claim. He is also the host of the Signs of Life radio show and past editor of Signs of Life Magazine. https://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #Podcasting #Medium #NDE #RobertGinsberg #SurvivingDeath

Episode #71 A medieval swordsman, whaaaaaaaaat? This was an incredible conversation with Dr. Guy Windsor who studies and teaches medieval and renaissance martial arts. This conversation was not long enough! Check out his podcast The Sword Guy: https://swordschool.com/podcast/ From his website: I am a consulting swordsman, teacher, and writer. I research and teach medieval and Renaissance Italian swordsmanship (I have a PhD in recreating historical martial arts), blog about it, write books about it, have developed a card game to teach it (which involved founding another company, and crowdfunding), and run Swordschool.   https://guywindsor.net/   Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht   #Podcasting #medievalmartialarts #guywindsor #swordsman #swordschool

Episode #70 This time up we have Scrufytam! Also known as Bill King. An automobile technician for 14 years, then service manager for 14 years, Bill has been teaching full time for almost 4-1/2 years. He has owned a drone services company since 2014. At one time he owned 8 drones. He has been married for 32 years, has a daughter, 2 grands and another on the way. He started streaming on Twitch in Sept of 2020 and was a true variety streamer, playing any and everything. We talk, gear for streaming, teaching automotive technology, Twitch, and the smell of Nitro Methane! Find him on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/scrufytam And on most social media as scrufytam. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #Podcasting #twitch #scrufytam #MSFS #Streamer

Episode #69 It's Twotonemurphy!!!! This week I get to talk to someone I have been watching on the Twitch for 11 months or so. He is one of the inspirations for starting my own stream. I ask him: What is Twitch? Do you like turtles? How do you have all that energy? Are you a gamer? Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Where did the wig come from? (No wait, forgot to ask him that.) More from his website: Murph, a 30 something year old flight simmer and content creator. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland and currently based in County Tipperary, he livestreams every Monday, Wednesday and Friday showcasing Microsoft Flight Simulator and a few other bits and bobs. With a focus on general aviation aircraft, the community of the twotonemurphy Flying Circus was established, linking likeminded people together to share in their passion of aviation and flight simulation. Whether you are brand new to flight simulation or a seasoned veteran, we hope you enjoy your time with the community of Fireflies. "We have carved out our very own flight sim community and I absolutely look forward to each and every stream to fly along with you". https://www.twotonemurphy.com/ https://www.twitch.tv/twotonemurphy https://www.facebook.com/twotonemurphy/ https://twitter.com/dtwotonemurphy https://www.youtube.com/c/twotonemurphy  Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #twotonemurphy #MSFS #Twitch #Streamer #MicrosoftFlightSimulator #Podcast #Podcasting

Episode #68 On this episode I am proud to have Jim Meacham a lifelong friend, world traveler, cartographer, and until recently head of the Info Graphics lab at the University of Oregon. We talk about Yellowstone, Mongolia, Ungulates, and some of the achievements of his former students. Jim recently retired as executive director and co-founder of the UO's InfoGraphics Lab. He also is a senior research associate in the Department of Geography. He is a former president of the North American Cartographic Information Society. His interests include map and atlas design and data visualization. Jim taught map design in the UO Geography Department. He is a co-author on the Wild Migrations: Atlas of Wyoming's Ungulates (2018), Atlas of Yellowstone (2012), the Archaeology and Landscape in the Mongolian Altai: An Atlas (2010) and the Atlas of Oregon (2001) publications. His current projects include a revision of the second edition of the Atlas of Yellowstone. These atlas publications have received several major awards from the American Association of Geographers, the Cartography and Geographic Information Society, the Association of American Publishers, and the Wildlife Society among others. The area in Africa I am trying to think of on the podcast is the Masai Mara. Great article about Jim here: https://oregonjournalismlab.com/MAPMAKER-LEAVES-WINNING-TEAM-AT-THE-HELM   Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht   #Geography #AtlasofYellowston #Archaeology #Ungulates #Podcast #Podcasting

Episode #67 Suzanne Munson joins me on the podcast today to talk about her latest book The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson. A unique and interesting way of finding out what's in the mind of one of the most well known historic figures. PREMISE: IF YOU COULD TALK WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON, WHAT QUESTIONS WOULD YOU ASK? Eight Jefferson authorities devised questions, thinking they were participating in a “history class project.” Instead, they became part of an amazing adventure: a journey to the immortal mind of Mr. Jefferson himself, facilitated by an experienced medium. From his place in spirit, Jefferson is not happy with the evolution of America's government and culture since the days of the Founding Fathers. America's government has lost its footing and is in need of a new revolution--not of war, but of integrity, he observes.  The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson records his views on Congress, the presidency, foreign policy, higher education, the military, religion, the media, slavery, race, and Sally Hemings. On government, Jefferson is discouraged by generations of “corruption, self-dealing, conformity, and confusion” in Washington.  He is especially concerned about a gradual, insidious loss of freedom in the country.   The book concludes with Jefferson's call to action to the next generation of leaders: to form “Circles of Integrity,” large enough to realize crucial reforms.  He calls for a restructuring of all major American institutions.  Bio: Suzanne Munson is a lover of history and author of books about America's Founding Fathers.  She has just published The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson and previously wrote a biography about Jefferson's mentor, George Wythe, titled Jefferson's Godfather:  The Man Behind the Man. She lectures on the legacy of these two Founding Fathers at the college level and at various other venues. Following a career in corporate and non-profit communications, she turned her attention to writing and teaching.  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.  Please visit www.suzannemunson-author.com for more information. Link for book: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysical-Thomas-Jefferson-Channels-Founding-ebook/dp/B095FG796N   Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #ThomasJefferson #Metaphysical #SuzanneMunson #History #Medium #Podcast #Podcasting

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Jonesy, an actor comedian, writer, and producer known for roles on Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and the Letterman Show. We talk a bit about comedy, auditioning for stuff, Weird AF news (his podcast), what a self-tape is and a lot more.  Jonesy has performed comedy on both coasts and his stand-up comedy style is a blend of autobiographical stories and 21st century cultural critiques delivered with East Coast attitude. Jonesy has participated in the New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival and Laugh Riots. https://jonesy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/comedianJonesy https://twitter.com/funnyjones https://www.weirdafnews.com/ @WeirdAFNews Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #jonesy #Comedy #Podcast #Podcasting

Steven Jenkins on the podcast today. We talk about different ways of learning, a bit about Texas, how he quit piano 5 times and a whole lot more stuff. Bio Steven Jenkins is a self-described “recovering piano student” who helps people with busy schedules learn piano in a unique way that does not require them to take lessons.  After quitting piano lessons five times and spending nearly a decade of research and development, Steven developed a patented method that simplifies music theory and reduces stress and anxiety. To start playing piano right away using this simplified method go to controlshiftpiano.com/templates https://controlshiftpiano.com/   Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #StevenJenkins #ControlShiftPiano #Podcast #Podcasting  

Episode #64 On this Episode I am so happy to be talking to Ben Sorensen from Australia. This is the kind of conversation I love to have. We just talk. We talk about coming out of Covid, big politics, how Australian government works, US politics, electric vehicles, and all kinds of other things I'm sure I forgot to list. Check out his website and socials below. More about Ben, Voice Artist, Writer, Producer, Presenter & Event Host In a nutshell Ben is a quirky, witty, eccentric, stylish, multi- platform personality, voice-over artist, writer of columns, lover of music, presenter of stuff and while he is unable to leap tall buildings, he is able to bridge the divide between city living and country culture. Ben is probably best known for hosting one of Australia's most popular syndicated radio shows on over 140 stations across 5 countries interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, INXS, Lee Kernaghan, Olivia Newton-John, Darius Rucker, The Moody Blues, and Bon Jovi. His Podcast Real Country was broadcast in over 100 countries. As an MC and host Ben has been entertaining and sharing his personality professionally for the last 14 years all over Australia. With his intelligent humor and energy, Ben brings a cultured and flamboyant edge to the stage, festival or product launch. He has fronted for events including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Restaurant and Caterer of the Year Awards, The Aristocratic International Showcase – USA, Urban CMF, Synnex Alliance Roadshow and brands including Pfizer, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Google, Crown Casino, Microsoft, Intel, Nestle, PAX, BHP Billiton, BMW, Stussi, Synnex, Ryobi, Infosys, Australian Open and Stockland. Ben has worked stages from the bush to beach, regional towns to the capital cities across Australia and everything in between. Ben's broadcast credits include host roles on MTV, Nine Network, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Television, PRIME, 3AW, 4BC, 97.3FM, 2SM, 2TM and more! He was also a past Channel 9 voice over and warm up guy however, most of all Ben is a neurodiverse "Brain for hire." https://www.bensorensen1.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bensorensen1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensorensen1/ https://twitter.com/bensorensen1 Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht   #BenSorensen1 #BrainForHire #Podcast #Podcasting #Astralia #Travel

Episode #63 On the show today I have the pleasure of talking to Evan Stern host of Vanishing Postcards a new podcast now available everywhere. We talk about how he got into podcasting, making a narrative or documentary style podcast, and all the things that he had to learn to produce the podcast. I also ask about the next season and what is coming up. From Evan: A native of Austin, TX, I caught the performing bug at age 11 with a second prize win in the famed O Henry Pun-Off. After studies at Sarah Lawrence and the British American Drama Academy, I moved to NYC to pursue a career in performance where I had the honor of appearing as a soloist at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center among many distinguished venues.   Following a lifelong passion for raconteurship, and budding interest in audio storytelling, I grabbed a microphone and returned home to Texas in January of 2020 to try my hand at collecting oral histories. This project evolved into Vanishing Postcards, a documentary travelogue in which listeners are invited to join me on a road trip exploring the hidden dives, traditions and frequently threatened histories discovered by exiting the interstates. Featuring humorous, often touching dispatches from the backroads, within one week of its launch the show was named one of the Best Podcasts of 2021 by Digital Trends. https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Vanishing-Postcards-103417951858890/ https://www.instagram.com/vanishing_postcards/?hl=en Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht  #Podcast #Podcasting #VanishingPostcards #Travel #Travellog #BestPodcasts

Episode #62 On this episode I have a conversation with Brian Gillet about race, heart attacks, police reform or rebuilding, podcasting and much more. Brian is the creator, co-producer and co-host of a weekly podcast that tackles racial issues called, ‘Beyond Race’. He is a professionally trained singer who teaches and coaches, a public speaker and is currently exploring life as a producer of original cast recordings. Brian lives in California with his husband of 30 years and their young puppy, Zorro. https://beyondrace.buzzsprout.com/ #podcaster #BeyondRacePodcast #Racism #Race #PoliceReform? Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #61 What is Atmospheric Science? Is there something missing in all the data on global climate change? How do you go from a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering to a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science? Should I buy a Tesla?? My guest this episode is Dr. James Stalker an American serial high-tech entrepreneur since 2002. Dr. Stalker is CEO of The Enterprise Universe. Dr. Stalker has a unique professional background in Science (Ph.D. & Master's degrees in Atmospheric Science) and Engineering (Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering). He also has decades-long experience in research (e.g., inventor of the Stalker method for the global weather/climate simulation) and technology development (e.g., inventor of load-creating renewable energy) and business development (owner of multiple high-tech businesses, including Regional Earth System Predictability Research & The Enterprise Universe). Dr. Stalker spends his time solving the unknown and most complex problems in the STEM fields, but also has essentially developed key innovations for inspiring and educating and training entrepreneurs and corporations via his two seminars/workshops titled '9 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals' and 'Leadaging for Organizational Excellence,' respectively. Dr. Stalker is a patriotic and proud American that studies and defends the Constitution and always tries to interpret it for fairness and inclusiveness for the changing times in which we find ourselves. The United States of America has played and still must play a significant leadership role in the world to make (and keep) the world a better and safer place for every human being on Earth. He also believes that the American values of governance are worth promoting to the rest of the world mainly by setting an example. Dr. Stalker strongly believes that the most effective way of imparting one's knowledge to others is by showing to the rest of the world how that knowledge has helped you become a better individual. https://james-r-stalker-ceo.teu.enterprises/ #GlobalClimateChange #AtomosphericScience #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #60 Stephen Hawley Martin is my guest, and we talk about evidence for life after death, the evidence for reincarnation, evidence that consciousness is not confined to our brains, and a whole lot more. What do you think? As the talk show host of a popular weekly internet podcast, “The Truth About Life,” it became clear to bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin as he interviewed dozens of near-death survivors, psychics, researchers into the paranormal, as well as quantum physicists and medical doctors, that humankind is on the cusp of a transition to a new understanding of the true nature of reality. To share what he has learned and to help speed the transition, which he believes will result in a rebirth of optimism and the world becoming a better place to live and work, he has written more than two dozen books, many of which have achieved bestseller status on Amazon. Martin is a former principal of the world renowned ad firm that created the GEICO Gecko and “Virginia Is For Lovers,” The Martin Agency, and is currently the editor and publisher of The Oaklea Press. He is the only three-time winner of the Writer's Digest Book Award, having won first prize twice for fiction and once for nonfiction, and he has also won First Prize for Visionary Fiction from Independent Publisher and First Prize for Nonfiction from USA Book News. https://www.shmartin.com/ #podcaster #StephenHawleyMartin #lifeAfterDeath #reincarnation #consciousness Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #59 Ever wondered what the difference between a mentalist and a mind reader is? Can you use the skill of a mentalist to help you in everyday life? Has anyone every claimed the million-dollar prize to prove they can read minds or that they have psychic abilities? What’s it like to go on a competition/reality show like Fool Me? These are the things I talk about with Jonathan Pritchard a highly sought-after consultant and speaker specializing in the area of applied psychology in life and business.  His client list includes Fortune 500 companies like BP, State Farm, United Airlines, and more. He is the founder of the international consulting company "The Hellstrom Group" which has trained teams to improve their sales, negotiation, and presentation skills on six of the seven continents. His expertise comes from his background traveling the world as a Mentalist, a unique type of entertainer specializing in mind reading tricks. The applied psychology he uses on stage in Vegas, on TV, and online gives him an edge off stage as well. He is the author of several books focused on psychology, motivation, self-improvement, and more. He currently lives in Chicago where you can find him practicing Wing Chun Kung Fu every morning. https://www.elite.university/ https://www.jonathanpritchard.me #mentalist #Hellstrom #psychology #motivation #wingchun #JonathanPritchard #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #58 Scott Wagnon PA-C Is the latest fade diet going to work long term? Wondering what diet is for you? Want to find out if you can exercise the weight off? Is plant based the only proven way to have a healthy diet? Do I care? Those are the questions I ask Scott on this episode. Scott has been a Physician Assistant since 2005. Currently working in Internal Medicine. In 2012 he had his own health problems despite heavy exercise, and what he felt was a healthy lifestyle. This prompted him to study the science of Nutrition. Once he saw the evidence, he began transitioning to a whole food plant based diet. He got his health back, and then began sharing it with patients. By the end of 2020 he has taught using a food as medicine approach to over 1,500 patients, both in one on one appointments in the clinic, as well as in free classes to his community. He continues to teach and share this vital information, with any and all who are interested in taking control of their own health and wellness. Free online nutrition info and classes: https://sites.google.com/view/whole-food-plant-based/home https://plantbaseddocs.com/places/united-states/or/eugene-1/physician-assistant/scott-wagnon-pa-c/ #HealthandWellness #PlantBased #PlantBasedDiet #FoodAsMedicine #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #57 What an honor to have Andrew Ecker on the Podcast. After a proper introduction (by Andrew) I listen to him talk about native American history, traditions, honoring the Earth Mother, growing up in America and learning to heal from a childhood filled with challenges. From his website: https://thesacredseven.com Andrew Ecker, author of the ‘The Sacred 7’ Apache “NDE”, Irish and German American. Born into an inheritance of trauma, both his parents were addicted to drugs and died very young. Mom, Kathy Lindsey, died from a cocaine overdose whereas Father, Dale Ecker, from HepC caused from intravenous drug use. Growing up in the height of the Reagan and Clinton “War on Drugs” policies led Andrew down a path of destruction that included cocaine and heroin abuse until he made a decision to change his life while serving 3.5 years in federal prison for drug charges. Andrew found healing in his life through the use of ancient technologies including drumming and a ceremonial introduction process of his Native American ancestry he outlines in his book ‘The Sacred 7’. Andrew has been able to, in over 25 years of effort, facilitate over 4000 meaningful wellness with a focus on suicide prevention, substance abuse, individual and community development. This massive volume of work has allowed Andrew the honor of working with very diverse groups of people including tribal nations, schools, governmental organizations, churches, nonprofits, businesses, festivals, hospitals and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Some of these groups include The Havasupai Nation, The Navajo Nation, The Hopi Nation, The Pascua Yaqui Nation, The Gila River Indian Community, The Tohono O’odham Nation, Patina Wellness Center, Native American Connections, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada,  NACA: Native Americans For Community Action,  United States Veterans Administration, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County Public  Health, United Health Care, Wellpoint , Buena Vista Recovery ,  Charles Schwab, Bain Consulting, Exp Realty, Cancer Treatment Centers of American, Credit Union Development and Education and many many more. Andrew, his fiancé Monica and their companies Wellness Sourcing and Drumming Sounds have focused mostly on working with hospitals and institutions labeled as memory care, behavioral lockdowns, drug rehabilitation, cancer treatment, post-acute rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. These are just some of the populations they work with.  Recognized by the community and through this work, Andrew Ecker has been a speaker presenter at some of the largest and most influential  groups in healthcare and wellness: The Arizona Senior Center Association (keynote), The Arizona Therapeutic Recreation Association, (keynote) Arizona Activities Coordinators Association,(keynote) Assisted Living Federation of Arizona, (presenter) The AZTEC awards (keynote), Spinal Cord Injury Association (keynote), National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (keynote) (keynote) Oklahoma Behavioral Health Conference (keynote). #Podcasting #thesacredseven #transform #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #56 This time on the show I have the great pleasure of talking to Trav Bell, The Bucket list Guy. This guy is full of positive energy and we talk about how he became The Bucket list Guy, living life fully, overcoming fears, and even how Covid helped him finish his book! In his own words: Someone first called me The Bucket List Guy about eight years ago. It was because of all the crazy and interesting things I’d done in my life up until then. See, from the age of eighteen – well before Bucket Lists were a ‘thing’ – I’ve written a ‘To Do Before I Die List’. Today, as a forty (something) year-old guy, thanks to The Bucket List movie and the popularity of the concept, they certainly are now. It’s a heavily hashtagged and tweeted global phenomenon. My Bucket List is my reason why I attack life. It’s always been my compass, my motivation. It continues to give me purpose and bring meaning into my life. Ignorantly, I thought everyone had a written list like me… apparently not. Check out thebucketlistguy.com https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy https://twitter.com/travbell https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011 #thebucketlistguy #prospeaker #bucklistlife #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #55 Welcome and thanks for listening. On this episode I talk to Michelle E. Dickinson about mental health, growing up with a mother who was bipolar, understanding the challenges of mental health issues in the workplace and the need to normalize the conversation around mental health. More from Michelle: 1 in 3 Americans are dealing with depression or anxiety due to COVID. The emotional impact of the pandemic is hitting many of us. The United Nations released a policy brief entitled COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health citing the deep toll the crisis has taken due to social isolation, losing a loved one, and the economic turmoil from lost income. Now, more than ever, we need to normalize the mental health conversation.  Return to work anxiety is very real for so many people also. Setting up your home for harmony is also a challenge for many. Invite me to share tips and strategies to help ease anxiety and how to create a home environment and structure that will best support your family. I've experienced the "trifecta" of mental health. I grew up loving and caring for my bipolar mother. I helped build the largest mental health employee resource group at a fortune 500 company. I experienced depression due to a life event reminding me that nobody is immune to mental illness at any given point in their life. My book Breaking Into My Life was written to help myself—along with the rest of us—better understand the world of mental illness. My story of perseverance and triumph helps challenge and transform the “suffer in silence” dynamic, and makes mental illness more understood, treated and accepted. I am out to do my part to eliminate the stigma by normalizing the mental health conversation in workplaces and within the first responder community. I partner with innovative leaders to bring my programs and mental health strategies to help them cultivate cultures of compassion for those living with or caring for those with invisible disabilities. My Resilience webinar has made an impact with empowering hundreds of employees during COVID-19 quarantine.    ​ Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/mdickinson1359/featured?view_as=subscriber Website: www.michelleedickinson.com. LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-e-dickinson-7882013 Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/michelle.dickinson.146?ref=bookmarks Twitter URL https://twitter.com/mdickinson13 YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vt31TIEWh6dW_V2-qmtTQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelledickinson71/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #54 With me on the Podcast today I have Giles Howe, Producer, Writer, Actor, Singer and creator of the musical Soviet Zion. The concept album for Soviet Zion is out now and can be found at sovietzion.com. We talk about making a concept album during Covid, working on a project for 11 years, how it all came about and who’s that barking in the background? More form Giles: Originally from Europe where I worked extensively as a producer of new musical theatre, my talent and close relationship to music has taken me all over the world. I have worked with many industry leaders and maintain personal relationships with influencers on both sides of the Atlantic having worked globally for international companies including Disney, Easy Theatres, Veritas Entertainment, Royal Caribbean and Aria Entertainment. As well as a strong track record of creative innovation having produced many UK and World Premieres of new musicals as a co-founder of The A STAGE KINDLY New Musical Theatre Initiative with West End producer Katy Lipson, I am an award-winning vocalist recognized with two prestigious RTN Awards in 2018 after making my New York cabaret debut as a special guest at the Triad Theatre in Manhattan. This diverse experience on both sides of creating theatre affords me a unique approach. I currently coach private students in vocal performance and stagecraft, myself having performed worldwide featuring in a number of different successful vocal acts including The 12 Tenors, Stars of Opera and Viva Voce and in such legendary venues as The Royal Albert Hall in London, China's Great Hall of the People in Wu Xi, and the Bukanmara Hall in Tokyo  performing with icons including Brian May from Queen, Idina Menzel from Frozen, and multiple platinum-selling recording artist Josh Groban on whose Greatest Hits album I can also be heard. Recently, I recorded the vocal hook for a forthcoming trap release!! I have written two contemporary operas: "Turkish Delight": the macabre tale of a scorned woman's revenge, and "SOVIET ZION": an ambitious historical drama about the mysterious Jewish state in the Far-East of Russia. I make a small cameo as Benjamin on the Original Concept Album that I produced, likewise the accompanying release of Selections in Yiddish on which I also duet - both releases available now on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, and other leading digital platforms.     Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #53 It is my great honor to have Gordon Firemark on the Zoom with me today. We are talking about legal stuff and things you might want to think about if starting or currently producing a podcast. We touch on releases for guests, copywrite, where Gordon went to school (Go Ducks!) and get sidetracked on to all kinds of stuff. We also talk a little tech and I ask about his new microphone. Mini Bio: Gordon Firemark has practiced media and entertainment law since 1992.  He is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, and is himself a podcaster, producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast (since 2009), and the More, Better, Faster podcast which offers insights and advice to creative professionals and businesses who want to achieve more, better, faster.  Gordon is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives.  His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal.  In addition to his busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at  Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School. Find him online at gordonfiremark.com and on Facebook, twitter, and instagram. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode 52 On this episode of Were You Still Talking? I have George Siegal, with over 35 years of experience in television and film production. We talk about his new film The Last House Standing from Move the World Films (movetheworldfilms.org) and what everyone needs to know about preparing for disasters, buying and building better homes, and what it takes to make a documentary film. We also talk about insurance, FEMA, getting help after major disasters and what you need to do and know before a disaster strikes. George is a former weatherman and TV reporter who covered countless stories about people who lost everything in disasters. In his current documentary film The Last House Standing he explores the fact that most people think catastrophic destruction will never happen to them. And they have no idea if their insurance will actually get them whole again. Movetheworldfilms.org for more info. Disclaimer: I say on the podcast I do all my own work on my home, I do some of my own home repair, far from all. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #resilientbuilding #thelasthousestanding

Episode 51 On today’s episode I have the great pleasure of talking to April & Cindy from The Travel Collective!  World explorers, passionate travelers and content creators from Southern California who enjoy talking about travel almost as much as they enjoy traveling. Their YouTube channel and podcast is dedicated to curating travel stories from real people, providing tips and hacks to improve your travel experience and inspiring you to travel to new places. They cover a broad range of travel styles and budgets, everything from building your own boat to cruise through Europe to couchsurfing and hiking your way through a new place. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jFfZI2IWGEAgcSZ_lJEiQ ► INSTAGRAM  - https://www.instagram.com/the_travelcol/ ► FACEBOOK -  https://www.facebook.com/TravelCollec... ► TWITTER  -  https://twitter.com/TheTravelCol ► EMAIL LIST  -  https://form.jotform.com/91845220763155 Cindy-Personal links-- Website: https://explorationwarrior.com/ April Bielefeldt www.fallphototrips.com   Link to book we talked about: https://amzn.to/35goqhh As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode 50! This Episode is from a live Facebook celebration of making it to the 50th episode with my amazing friend and co-host for this one Jon Griffin. We have a merry old time thanking all the guests I have had on, all the different episodes so far, announcements about what is to come and the times we are living in. We also talk a little about the streaming software, answer questions from FB and I talk too much. Also asking people to weigh in on a few things as we have a little nip and talk for a couple of hours. Jon not only was the first guest and has been on the show for 4 episodes now, but he also did the music for the show. 50 shows 42 guests 1000’s of downloads Much more to come… Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode 49 Justin Alcala is back for a second time. We talk history, Dracula (the book and movies), Jaws and why it’s so good, older movies vs new, dark side of Christmas and Christmas history and then we remember to talk about his upcoming book A Dead End Job. We also talk about news of the day a bit and eventually get on to Star Wars and The Mandalorian and important stuff like that. Justin is a novelist, nerdologist and Speculative Literature Foundation Award Finalist. He’s the author of three novels, including Consumed, (BLK Dog Publishing) The Devil in the Wide City (Solstice Publishing) and Dim Fairy Tales (AllThingsThatMatterPress). His short stories have been featured in dozens of magazines and anthologies, including It Snows Here (Power Loss Anthology), The Offering (Rogue Planet Press Magazine) and The Lantern Quietly Screams (Castabout Literature). When he’s not burning out his retinas in front of a computer, Justin is a tabletop gamer, blogger, folklore enthusiast and time traveler. He is an avid quester of anything righteous, from fighting dragons to acquiring magical breakfast eggs from the impregnable grocery fortress.      Most of Justin’s tales and characters take place in The Plenty Dreadful universe, a deranged supernatural version of the modern world. When writing, Justin immerses himself in subject matter, from stuffy research to overseas travel. Much to the chagrin of his family, he often locks himself away in his office-dungeon, playing themed music over, and over, and over again. Justin currently resides with his dark queen, Mallory, their malevolent daughter, Lily, changeling son, Ronan, hellcat, Misery and hound of Ragnarök, Fenrir. Where his mind might be though is anyone’s guess. Justin’s Website: https://www.justincalcala.com/ Twitter: @justinalcala Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht  

On today’s episode I talk to the infamous Frank King, The Mental Health Comedian. Why is he infamous? Just google Frank King Covid 19 and see all the misleading or just plain bad press about Frank. This is not why I had him on the show. We talk about his run in with the press, escaping the fires in Oregon, a lifetime of comedy, faxing jokes to Jay Leno, 5 TEDX talks and speaking openly about suicide.  He even goes so far as giving his number to anyone who just needs to talk. More from his website: Frank King was a quarter-finalist on Star Search…he lost to a puppet. He’s also appeared on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, Showtime’s Comedy Club Network, and CNN’s Business Unusual. In addition to telling jokes, he’s been busy selling jokes. He’s written nationally for Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, and Dennis Miller. They’ve called him the best thing to happen to after-dinner since dessert. He’s opened up for Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Jeff Foxworthy, and Ron White. Most recently was himself opened up, by a crack team of cardiac surgeons, at the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute…who performed an aortic valve replacement, his second, and tossed in a double bypass, his first…so he truly is, Funny at Heart. As a Certified Laugh Coach, Stress Reduction Specialist, and Professional Comedian since 1985 who has totaled one marriage, two heart valves, and three cars, and turned a million dollar real estate portfolio, amassed by age 52, into, thanks to the recession and a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing, a $125,000 real estate portfolio by age 53, I offer time-tested tools for using humor to turn pain into punchlines, losses into laughs, and messes and stresses into successes. "You can make a difference. You can save a life. I can show you how."   858.405.5653 http://www.TheMentalHealthComedian.com http://www.YourTEDxCoach.com  http://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedian http://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian http://www.twitter.com/theMHcomedian https://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedian https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFkMental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48 A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0 Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsI Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/   Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #47 This week I had so much fun talking to author Brian Meeks on how to sell your book on Amazon, we talked about things we know nothing about, telling great stories, living to 350 years old, and how important copywriting is when selling books, or anything really. Brian is a full-time author. He has 19 novels under his name and a pen name. He has 6 non-fiction titles, including Mastering Amazon Ads and Mastering Amazon Descriptions, which are the books that led to speaking at author conventions including Kevin J. Anderson's Superstars, and all of the 20BooksTo50K events. Brian has built two FB author groups with over 11,000 members. For six minutes of behind the scenes bonus material check out YouTube version: https://youtu.be/nU-UkK3Xk_I https://www.facebook.com/groups/MasteringAmazonDescriptions Mastering Amazon Descriptions: An Author's Guide: Copywriting for Authors: https://amzn.to/32QF31Y Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #46 Jeffrey Bryan on the Zoom today. Currently playing keyboards with Survivor, Jeffrey is also a producer, singer, guitar player, and composer. We talk a little about the original Karate Kid, Hollywood and the club scene of the past, Survivor and how that came about, what equipment Jeff uses and his love of gear, working in world famous recording studios and a LOT more. We never quite get to the Cobra Kai even though I mention it in the beginning. Guess I’ll have to have him back on. More info from Jeffrey’s website: https://www.jeffreybryanmusic.com/ Born and raised in Los Angeles. A teen in the 80's pursing a solo music career, playing clubs like the Roxy, Wiskey-a-Go-Go, Madam Wongs and everywhere on the famed Sunset strip and beyond. During this time Jeff landed various Films and TV appearances (aka Jeff Fishman) including The Karate Kid and Hot Moves. He is a composer, singer, keyboard player & guitar player. He sang live on the Merv Griffin Show at the age of 15 and was producing music for local shows including the "Not Too Young For Prime Time Players" at the Roxy on Sunset. After being signed to A&M (Almo-Irving Publishing) as a staff writer, Jeff continued to grow as a musician & performer. He has formed many pop rock groups including the SunLions, with whom he recorded 2 albums and performed in numerous venues, opening for Classic Rock Artists such as E.L.O. and Great White. As a singer Jeff studied privately with Nate Lam for 6 years and Everette Gordon (Boston Phil Harmonic conductor and Musical Director for the Carpenters) for 8 years. He has worked with John Novello (Niacin and past Musical Director for Donna Summer), Francis Buckley (Grammy award winning producer/engineer) and has written music for dozens of independent productions including feature films such as Carnal Crimes (HBO) & Reunion (currently winning awards on the independent circuit). He is currently Keyboardist for the band SURVIVOR, past Musical Director and Keyboardist for Clive Farrington (When In Rome), playing with The K-Tel All Stars and world renowned percussionist C.G. Ryche. In the Studio Jeff is currently composing music for dozens of Cable TV shows (TLC, DISCOVERY, BRAVO, GAME SHOW NETWORK, including The Bachelor, Pawn Stars, The New Price Is Right and is playing keyboards & writing for new artists. Mic Jeffery is using and why it sounds so good today: https://amzn.to/3eH7yE1 The new mic stand: https://amzn.to/3jBTyvQ Mic I love: https://amzn.to/31ORjPU Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht  

On the show today we take a deep dive into AI (Artificial Intelligence not alien intestines). We talk history, dangers & benefits, self-driving cars, a little economics, and we see what happens on a podcast when you are interrupted by a phone call. The link to one of the sites we talked about: http://learnabout.ai More about Scott from his website and links at bottom of page. Thanks for reading, please share the episode. As an Associate Teaching Professor for MU's Trulaske College of Business, I teach courses focused on information systems and project management, emphasizing critical thinking about emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). I believe that the COVID-19 crisis has moved the future forward; transformations that might have taken decades will now take years or months, as the world's commerce and information flows are re-invented. This acceleration in the pace of change makes understanding new technologies a critical skill and empowers us to shape the future. I am recognized as a leader in applying emerging technologies in education programs and the classroom. I have received the Distance Learning Leadership Award from the Missouri Distance Learning Association, the Raymond and Mary Ann O'Brien Excellence in Teaching Award, the Bruce and Pam Walker Outstanding Faculty Service Award, and several other teaching awards from my students and peers. I am also an experienced public speaker and writer. I have authored or co-authored three books, including Virtual Classrooms, an early book about using videoconferencing for distance learning (published in the mid-90s before Zoom was cool!). This academic year, I am continuing to collaborate with colleagues in Ukraine and South Africa to deliver courses and workshops focusing on emerging technologies to audiences worldwide. Before devoting myself full-time to teaching, I owned Kaleidoscope Consulting, an information technology business. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I have worked on more than 400 projects worldwide. In 2012 Governor Nixon appointed me to the Board of Regents for the State Technical College of Missouri, where I was elected Vice-President and served for six years. #AI #AIBenefits #AIDangers https://www.christiansonjs.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTIoqirZKP7bnI9h6_oymA The new mic stand: https://amzn.to/3jBTyvQ Mic I love: https://amzn.to/31ORjPU Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

On the show this time I have Austin Mills or OZ the Co-Founder and Host of TART (The Atheist Round Table) on YouTube and various other platforms.  A former christian/christian leader of 30+ years he likes to discuss religion, faith and the possible impacts on individuals lives. We talk Religion, Christianity, Atheism, Skepticism, Mental Health, Leadership, Self-Improvement and more. I did in fact, forget to ask him how he got the moniker OZ. Links from the show and stuff: https://www.tart.live http://www.youtube.com/theatheistroundtable https://www.twitter.com/tartlive https://www.instagram.com/tartlive https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tartlive https://www.patreon.com/theatheistroundtable Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode #43 What a great conversation with Calvin Corelli as we try to solve the world’s problems from very different points of view. Later we get on to what’s really real, finding your purpose, living meaningful lives and how he started his business Simplero. I could write more here about right wing propaganda machines mentioned in the podcast, but not really necessary as nobody reads these notes anyway. From his website: I'm a serial entrepreneur, spiritual teacher, author, and the founder and CEO of a growing SaaS company called Simplero. Ten years ago I would have never thought that my life could be so vibrant and fulfilling. For most of my life I was trapped in bad relationships, poor health, and a constant feeling of fear and uncertainty. Until I decided to make a change. I've spent the last decade learning, growing, and reimagining myself to get aligned with my life's purpose. And my purpose is to help people realize who they truly are so they can live impactful and meaningful lives. https://calvincorreli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/calvincorreli/ https://www.facebook.com/thecalvincorreli https://twitter.com/calvincorreli Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode 42 This week I get to talk to author Jesse A. Cruz. We talk about his book, travel, a little football, a little basketball and the tragic story that led him to writing his first book Live Your Dash - Discovering the 8 Fs to Freedom. Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2FF1eiX Jesse A. Cruz lives in upstate New York with his wife and children. The Cruz family currently serves at Cross Creek Church. He has proudly served our country as an Iraq War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jesse is the Assistant Director of the Ontario County Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. In addition to his career, he has been engaged in speaking at correctional facilities and coaching sports. He has a B.A. in Community Youth Development at Nazareth College. Currently, Jesse is pursuing his Master's in Theology at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and hiking with family and friends. Jesse is available for speaking engagements and book signings. You may contact him directly at authorjessecruz@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/jesseacruzliveyourdash/ https://www.amazon.com/Live-Your-Dash-Discovering-Freedom-ebook/dp/B07WKCMQZG Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht

Episode 41 Was religion hijacked? My very special guest on the podcast today is Betty Kovacs, Ph.D. Last week I talked politics, this week it’s religion and 2,500 years of repression by both Church and State. More about Betty: Betty J. Kovacs’ extensive study of the shaman-mystic spiritual tradition of prehistory reveals how this early knowledge of the blueprint for our evolution was distorted and covered up by Western religions.  She shares her knowledge and passion through her books, speaking, teaching and media interviews in the United States and Europe.  She speaks to national and global audiences through webinars, keynote presentations and media interviews. More than 2,500 years of repression by both Church and State have thwarted our evolution, forced our science into a limited, materialistic understanding of life, and now threatens the survival of all life on our planet.  We need to know this history.  Twentieth-century scholars have unearthed this lost history in the nick of time.  In spite of its repression, this is the fifth time this ancient knowledge has emerged in Western history.  Only now are we able to see its origins, its continuity, and the depth of what it can mean for us today. The ultimate fruit of the tree of life is the knowledge that we are all Universal Mind, immortal, divine, and creators.  Without this knowledge of who we really are, we have fallen into depression, violence, fanaticism, fundamentalism, addiction to power, death and drugs that promise to transform our experience of a world without heart and soul.  We are destroying ourselves and the planet. We have forgotten that the heart connects us to a larger reality that nurtures the birth of a just and feeling world.  Merchants of Light: The Consciousness That Is Changing the World returns to us our shaman-mystic-scientist heritage that carries the blueprint for heart consciousness.  This blueprint is revealed in the heart wisdom of the mystic and in the new science of quantum physics.  The return of this Consciousness is changing the world. Author Betty J. Kovacs, Ph.D., a recognized expert, shares her knowledge and passion through her books, speaking, teaching and media interviews in the United States and Europe.  She speaks to national and global audiences through webinars, keynote presentations and media interviews.  She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine, in Comparative Literature and Theory of Symbolic/ Mythic Language.  She taught Literature, Writing, and Symbolic/Mythic Language for twenty-five years.  She served many years as Chair and Program Chair on the Board of Directors of the Jung Society of Claremont in California and sits on the Academic Advisory Board of Forever Family Foundation. Within a three-year period, she experienced the deaths of her mother, her son, and her husband in separate automobile accidents.  While she had studied shamanism before her son’s accident, she and her husband actually experienced their son’s consciousness after his death for an extended period of time.  These experiences completely changed their lives.  Her first book, The Miracle of Death: There Is Nothing But Life, is about these altered states of consciousness.  After her retirement, she began an intensified period of research into our ancestors’ experience of a vaster consciousness, Cosmic/Christ Consciousness, which she relates in her new book, Merchants of Light: The Consciousness That Is Changing the World, winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award and The Scientific & Medical Network 2019 Book Prize.     Here [in Merchants of Light] are the spiritual secrets that the priests of the patriarchy and their drive for power have tried to repress, but which we urgently need at this present moment of evolutionary crisis.     __Lewellyn Vaughan-Lee, Ph.D., Sufi teacher and author The Kamlak Center: www.kamlak.com Heartmath.com Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht  

Episode 40 On this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Simon Tam about his new book Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took on the Supreme Court Tam has been a keynote speaker, performer, and presenter at TEDx, SXSW, Comic-Con, The Department of Defense, Stanford University, and over 1,300 events across four continents. He has set a world record by appearing on the TEDx stage 13 times. We talked about the band The Slants, jumping on drumsets, being an Asian American, racism, and how the battle with the trademark office all started. The trademark battle has been featured on NBC News, NPR, The Washington Post and Wikipedia (so you know it’s for real, right?). From his website: Simon Tam is an author, musician, activist, and troublemaker. Tam is best known as the founder and bassist of The Slants, the world’s first and only all-Asian American dance rock band. He helped expand civil liberties for minorities by winning a unanimous victory at the Supreme Court of the United States for a landmark case, Matal v. Tam, in 2017. He also leads The Slants Foundation, a nonprofit that supports arts and activism projects for underrepresented communities. Tam has been a keynote speaker, performer, and presenter at TEDx, SXSW, Comic-Con, The Department of Defense, Stanford University, and over 1,300 events across four continents. He has set a world record by appearing on the TEDx stage 13 times. As a communications expert, Tam designed one of the first college-accredited social media and digital marketing certificates in the United States. His approach to cultural competency in marketing has been taught to hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and public service organizations. In 2016, Simon joined President Barack Obama, George Takei, Jeremy Lin, and other celebrities in the #ActToChange campaign to fight bullying. Simon Tam continues to fight for justice by serving on multiple nonprofit boards, developing innovative solutions to social problems, and sharing a message of radical optimism.   https://www.simontam.org/ Social media: @simonthetam Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3i2j39A Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht