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#realconversations #filmmaker #director #martialarts #actor#England #subconsciousmindCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet TOBIAS JON: “I'm a lucky guy to start off the New Year.My life was wondrously changed when I watched the 1942 movie classic,Casablanca.' I love everything about film. And today, I was thrilled tointerview Tobias Jon, near London, England, talking about his debut film,Gifted Pain.' He's an actor, director, and former rock radio host. And wetalked and talked. Chemistry, passion, magnetism, eloquence, and insightwrapped around affability and warmth. Tobias was all this and magical, fun, andreplete with endless anecdotes about the process and journey. Gifted Pain(premiered in September in England and gathering great reviews) is the story ofChristopher, a loner struggling with childhood tragedy. Relief comes frommartial arts. The plot thickens. And watch this. Our interview delves into somuch about Tobias. A few thoughts and words. (to entice curiosity) The power ofthe Subconscious Mind. (I loved this drift). Locations for movies and why.Five-year journey. The 1951 movie ‘A Christmas Carol' starring Alastair Sim. AIand film. Martin Scorsese. Black Magic camera. Method acting. Bruce Lee. HenryWinkler. Enough Said. Check this interview with Tobias. Of course, I asked himback. He's that special.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs701 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE** TOBIAS JON; Filmmaker, Director, ‘Gifted Pain;' Actor;Bojman Films; LIVE from Bristol, EnglandYouTube:BIO: Tobias Jon is a British filmmaker, actor, and director.He wrote, directed, and stars in Gifted Pain (2025). His on-screen creditsinclude Panic Button (2011), Heavy Duty (2012), The Fear (2012), and TheAntwerp Dolls (2015). He is the founder of Bojman Films, a production companydedicated to independent, emotional storytelling.Written and directed by Bristolian Tobias Jon, and drawingon his own personal experiences, Gifted Pain follows Christopher, a lonerstruggling with a childhood tragedy. Seeking refuge, he immerses himself inmartial arts films. A life-changing moment releases unknown abilities, takinghim closer to solving the mystery of his past.Featuring a cast which includes many local Bristolian actorsand filmmakers, and shot largely in locations across the city includingAvonmouth, Stokes Croft and the famous Johnny Ball Lane, Gifted Pain hasalready been recognized and celebrated by several international film festivals,winning Best Feature Film from Luleå International Film Festival, Best Feature,Best Director and Best Actor from Stockholm Film Festival and recognized as aFinalist at Anatolia International Film Festival.Now, after five years in the making, the film will premierein the city in which it was created, with an event and screening hosted atBristol's biggest cinema screen, the Bristol IMAX Mega Screen, on Saturday 6thSeptember. The event will feature a red carpet, live music from localmusicians, the first official screening of the film in the city, a live Q&Awith the cast, followed by an official after-party.Speaking about the official premiere of Gifted Pain,Director Tobias Jon said:“After five years in the making, it's incredibly exciting tofinally be sharing Gifted Pain with the world. We shot in Bristol as it's myhometown, has great locations and a fantastic group of independent filmmakers,so it means a lot to be hosting the premier here supported the production since 2020.”Here is the trailer for the film: GIFTED PAIN | OfficialTrailer 2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9aF5lcnBWQWebsite: www.bojmafilms.comInstagram: @bojmanfilms  

#realconversations #psychiatrist #mystery #WNBA#AlfredHitchcock #psychologicalthriller #crime #hiking CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet MARY DESCH: “When I was a kid growing up in the 1950sin Newark, NJ, the best thing that could happen was getting a Mickey Mantlebaseball card. Too bad I still don't have it. Worth a million. What does thishave to do with Mary Desch. One of the best things that could happen in mypodcast journey at Conversations with Calvin We the Species is to interview apsychiatrist for all kinds of reasons, some personal. Now, meet Mary Desch, aformer psychiatrist in Portland, Oregon. Can you imagine her bringing thatwealth of psychiatric expertise to her latest book, ‘Tangled Darkness'? Talkingwith Mary, conflicts, faults, and trauma drift into her bristling descriptionsdestined for her novel. Her amazing experience. I'm a sponge, just absorbingenergies, which show up now in her writing. She's eloquent, passionate, and sovisibly dedicated to her writing journey. I've been on the same journey. That'sa powerful bond. Us authors. The mystery element of her writing dates tochildhood, to her fascination with Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. Morebonding with Mary. We follow the WNBA. This was as delightful and introspectiveinterview as I've done. Of course, I cleverly weaved in a few psychoanalyticalpersonal questions. Why not? “Calvin   https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs703 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **MARY DESCH; Former Psychiatrist; Author MM Desch, ‘TangledDarkness;' LIVE from Portland, OregonYouTube: BIO: Mary Desch, writing as MM Desch, is a formerpsychiatrist in Portland, Oregon, and a marginalized voice in the LGBTQ+community. She brings a wealth of psychiatric expertise from her extensivecareer to craft-informed psychological thrillers. Her high-stakes crime storiesare infused with an insider's eye for the mind's fault lines and an authenticunderstanding of human motivations, conflicts, and trauma recovery.A lifelong mystery enthusiast, Mary's passion for suspenseevolved from a childhood fascination with Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazineto a deep appreciation for detective fiction in college. She is an activemember of Sisters in Crime and Willamette Writers.Her Portland Murders Series includes Book One, TangledDarkness, which was published on July 15, 2025. Tangled Darkness wasshortlisted for the 2023 Chanticleer Clue Awards and named a Finalist in the2025 Readers' Favorite Book Awards.The series expands with two novellas in early 2026: If I GoQuiet, the sequel novella to Book One, and Lethal Loyalty, a prequel novella toBook Two. The full-length novels, Play Me Once (Book Two) and Pancake Man (BookThree), will be released in 2026 and 2027, respectively.When not delving into the intricacies of her next novel,Mary enjoys hiking, Portland food carts, following the WNBA, and long walkswith her wife and their spirited mini schnauzer.LINKS: Threads  https://www.threads.com/@m.m.desch Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MMDeschWriter/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m.m.desch/BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/mm-desch.bsky.socialLinked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmdesch/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mm.deschGoodReadshttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51031502.M_M_DeschAmazon Author https://www.amazon.com/author/m.m.desch       BookBub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/mm-deschWebsite: https://marydesch.com/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfM

#realconversations #ForeignService #Vietnam #Iran#SaudiArabia #SouthAmerica #Panama #Venezuela #Quebec #China CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESMeet RALPH MILTON BUCK: “Watch this. Introducing RalphMilton Buck. I felt like an eight-year-old walking down the steps on Christmasmorning to get that first glimpse of gifts wrapped by the tree and stockings.Anticipation. Thrill. Wonderment. That's a perfect description. Ralph justpublished ‘An American Diplomat: How it Happened.' The State Department clearedthis book for publication. He worked for nine different bureaus of the U.S.Department of State. A Foreign Service Officer for 33 years. Served in eightcountries and two wars and survived at least one revolution. THIS interview. Ralph was honest, brilliant, positive,eloquent, and thorough. During the pandemic, I watched Ken Burns' documentary‘The Vietnam War' three times. I lived in those days. Ralph began his servicein Vietnam in 1967, where he reviewed intelligence reports on the TetOffensive. Get the idea of thefascination of this interview?? More words about this interview. To induceviewing. Just words. Canada. Quebec Liberation Front. Paris Peace Agreement.Grenada. President Reagan. American Embassy in Iran, 1979. Saudi Arabia.Communist China in 1980. Panama and Canal Treaties. Bolivia. Columbia. Brazil.NAFTA. Venezuela in 2000. I said to Ralph. These places are current eventstoday, even this morning, as the President met with Colombia's President. Thewords above aptly capture my emotions during this interview with Ralph.Christmas morning again. What a gift. Ralph is a gift. Our time together is agift.” Calvin Hosted by Calvin Schwartz

#realconversations #academia #bravery #academicbullying#academicabuse #discrimination #trauma #intellectualproperty #retaliationCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JULIE CRUSE; “Just one word. One word comes to mind asI begin to write. Bravery. This day before Valentine's Day. Thought back toelementary school. Getting cards from fifth-grade classmates. Those werecarefree days. The past week, researching Julie Cruse and her journey. Inconclusion, her early school days were not filled with fun stuff or chocolatehearts. Either her college years or the pursuit of a PhD. A not-to-be-believedjourney. Julie wrote ‘The Burn List: A Memoir of Abuse from Home to HigherEducation.' Indeed, her immense bravery in talking about academia. Bravery. Ikeep thinking about that word. Our interview today was replete with herhonesty, dedication, eloquence, and determination. She is also about givingback. Change. Equity. If you get a chance, go to AcademicAbuse.com. Julie'screation. Some concepts from there. Academic Bullying. The Impact of HarmfulAcademic Practices. Intellectual Property Theft. Sexual Harassment.Discrimination. My knee-jerk reaction. Disbelief. Our interview finished. Nomore disbelief. A must-see interview. And you'll hear my comment about the CroMagnon cave man.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs700+ Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **JULIE CRUSE; Whistleblower; Advocate; Educator; Author: TheBurn List: A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education'; LIVE from NewOrleansYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XO7NL7jf-A**BIO: Spanning twenty years of discipline-bending ingenuity,Cruse has produced interactive platforms "in out and thru" learning,sciences, health, games, and arts. Her educational innovations have served fourpublic, four ivy league, and two community colleges. An audience engagementexpert, Cruse has consulted for over twenty businesses and such museums asWexner Center for the Arts, Minneapolis Institute of the Arts, and the KennedyCenter. She has presented her academic and creative work at 30 events, 400venues, and over a dozen conferences.Cruse holds master's degrees in Media Arts and Sciences(Arizona State University) and Dance and Technology (The Ohio StateUniversity), where she focused on engaging and sustaining learners throughgamified, arts-based, holistic, and embodied learning. She also designed anddeveloped immersive systems for yoga, cognition, and creative performanceexploring video production, digital audio, motion sensing, and interactiveenvironments.Distinctions exceed thirty grants and honors for scholarly,artistic, and entrepreneurial excellence, including recognition as OutstandingAlumni in Innovation (Ohio Today, Summer 2009 p19), and "pioneer ofcomputational choreography" in the first ever technology issue by DanceMagazine.LINKSTHE BURN LIST on Amazon: https://amzn.to/40d9MmQAcademicAbuse.comjuliecruse.com** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

realconversations #singer #songwriter #Nashville #novelist#detective #Missouri #paramedic #chiropractor CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN — WE THE SPECIESHosted by Calvin SchwartzMeet HOWARD LEVINSON; “I'm a novelist, journalist, whichmeans I write. And I'm familiar with imagination and fuel. And occasionally, Ithink about making things up. Which brings me to my guest today. HowardLevinson. I could drift on my pet cumulus cloud, and I'd be hard-pressed toconjure up Howard's journey. He lives on a farm in central Missouri. Drivesthree miles on a gravel road from the main road to get to his farmhouse. I toldhim that I look out my back window and see most of my eight million Jerseyneighbors. Howard and I are relative contemporaries. Great bonding. Now hearthis. He's been a paramedic and in law enforcement for 22 years (a cop, withroles in organized crime and terrorism), disaster response (been to Puerto Ricoafter Maria, and New Orleans after Katrina), a chiropractic physician, novelist(3 uniquely different genres), and an accomplished singer-songwriter who toldme Nashville is magical. Howard Levinson is a gift. Eloquent. Passionate.Spiritual. Introspective. A family man. Grandfather. Filled with endless energyto tell stories, whether as a novelist or songwriter. And in the middle of theinterview, he said that he'd like to spend a day with Hemingway. In my writer'sgroup, we talked about Hemingway yesterday. Synchronicity abounds. Howardabounds.” Calvin

#realconversations #publisher #journalist #Fordham #author#DiningOutJerseyShore #radiohost #JoBonannoGodsonsofSoul #chefs #culinary #food#culture #producerCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet TARA-JEAN McDONALD BONANO; I start this blurb off as anold sonnet. Let me count the ways that I'm beyond thrilled to interviewTara-Jean. How about she completely and wondrously changed the direction of mylife. We paved new directions in journalism here in Jersey. Endless adventuresin reporting. Recorded voices from a 1750 grave. Homelessness. Heavyweightchampion wrestlers. Abandoned psychiatric hospital. Centenarian women. Séance.Tara-Jean had a word coined about her. Ebullient. Her energy, passion,determination, talent, brilliance, and vision. I am who I am because she wasthere. And such a thrill to see her take Dining Out Jersey Shore Edition to newheights. I never grasped how a chef infuses love into their food preparation.You can tell if there is a chef in the back. Food is a culture. Tara-Jeanexplains that. Who knew? And her talent is also infused into Dining Out JerseyRadio Show. Her dreams are alive and well. And her powerful emotional words onmotherhood. Such compassion. And her marriage to Joe Bonanno. Listening to herwas purely uplifting. Yes, our memories. Yes, Tara-Jean is a Jersey Shore gift.And I savored this very special interview.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs709 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People. **TARA-JEAN McDONALD BONANNO; Publisher, ‘Dining Out JerseyShore'; Journalist; Broadcaster; Radio Host; Author; Producer; LIVE fromFreehold NJYouTube:BIO: TaraJean is a versatile journalist who has producednumerous segments for NJDiscover. Experienced in Production and Postproductionof TV Commercials, Live News Coverage, TV Entertainment Segments, and LiveTheatrical Events. She studied Communications, specializing in Marketing, atFordham University in New York City, but her passion for creativity andexpression led her beyond a Bachelor of Arts degree, where she also studiedTheatre and Performance at both Fordham and Roundabout Theatre. Her incandescentspirit ultimately led her to the stage and television in Metropolitan New Yorkas an aspiring actress. Along the way, with a few blinks of an eye, TaraJeanwas married and raising three young daughters. Next, TaraJean harnessed thatspirited energy, becoming editor of Our Town, a Monmouth County newspaper, andappearing as a TV host for local Channel 77. The next perfect fit for TaraJeanwas to channel her unlimited energy in central Jersey, working with NJ Discoveras TV Host, Reporter, Writer, and Producer. She consistently brought a specialwarmth, caring, insight, and humanity to her stories, and her reputationflourished with on-site reporting about Hurricane Sandy, homelessness and TentCity, pervasive hunger in New Jersey, and Jersey's iconic music and film scene.She is the epicenter of what's happening around the county and state. Almostevolutionary, TaraJean went on to co-host NJ Discover LIVE radio and cable TVand still manages time (quintessential juggler) to be Reporter, SpokesModel,Copywriter, Producer, Journalist, and now Editor and Lead Writer for Dining OutJersey Magazine. She is now the Publisher of Dining Out Jersey Shore Magazine. LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarajean-mcdonald-tv/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaraJeanMcDonaldDining Out Jersey Shore: diningoutjersey.com**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #amputee #soccer #Wisconsin #WorldCup#coach #adoption #Hoosiers #disabilityCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet SCOTT MARTIN; “I knew some of Scott Martin's backgroundfrom my research. Sometimes you have pre-conceived notions and expectations.Scott lost his arms and legs to a flesh-eating disease. He was a verysuccessful soccer player and coach. He's back to coaching and wrote a memoir,‘Play from Your Heart: A Journey Through Loss, Resilience and the BeautifulGame.' Scott is gracious, warm, effusive, and eloquent. And brilliant. Andwondrously human. We bonded. We share adoption in our lives. I have a son. Scotthas five children. Scott's life journey is a movie to be made. This was aprecious and powerful interview. I like to insert words. Ethiopia. Romania.Amputee. World Cup soccer. The movie Hoosiers. Depression and a brick wall.Malpractice. Enough said. Scott Martin will make your day. He made mine.”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs700 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **SCOTT MARTIN; Soccer Coach; Educator; Advocate forDisability Community; Author, Play from Your Heart' (memoir); LIVE fromWisconsinYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R9XITRzyRcBIO: Scott Martin is an award-winning soccer coach,educator, and advocate for the disability community. Holding an advancednational coaching license, he has spent over 30 years coaching at the selectyouth, high school, and college levels, earning Coach of the Year honors fourtimes and leading multiple teams to state championships. His expertise hasconnected him with top coaches in the U.S. and internationally.Beyond the field, Martin is a dedicated educator inWisconsin and the host of the Life's a Road Trip podcast, where he highlightsstories of resilience and disability advocacy. After surviving alife-threatening illness that led to the loss of his hands and feet, he becamea powerful voice for amputee abilities and prosthetic advancements. Hiscontributions to research at the University of Washington and Johns HopkinsUniversity have helped shape innovations in the field.Recognized for his advocacy, Martin serves as a GlobalAdvisor for Billion Strong, a worldwide disability organization. His journeyhas been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Power of Positive, and heis the author of Play from Your Heart (Library Tales Publishing), a memoir thatchronicles his remarkable path of perseverance, reinvention, and the unwaveringspirit that has guided him forward.LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-martin-lifesaroadtrip/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #podcast #author #lifecoach #manipulation#trauma #adoption #Autism #motherhoodCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMEET AMY PEASE: “I've been around the proverbial block. Alot. As a journalist for the past 15 years, even more around the block. Scoresof fascinating people on journeys. Then there's Amy Pease. Powerful energyparticles are transmitted and received. Amy is an energy of resilience,surviving manipulation and abuse as a child, adoption, early motherhood,determination to learn, heal, and teach. Her ebullience, wit, and depth aremagnetic. What a life journey. And I got to go introspective and interview her today.She's eloquent and created Passion from Pain. A life coach, podcaster, andmother of an autistic child, she started as a waitress and eventually became anexecutive and business owner. Grounded in Rock and Heavy Metal for inspiration-that's her hat. You listen to Amy, and you're enriched and empowered. Enoughsaid. Amy Pease is a very special interview.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs708 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **AMY PEASE; Host of ‘Passion from Pain', The Podcast; Keynote& Guest Speaker; Coach & Author; LIVE from OregonYouTube:BIO: Amy has one hell of a story to tell! A story of how shedefied and escaped her manipulative and mentally abusive adopted family as asingle mother of a son diagnosed with Autism and rose up past it all to retirefrom the grind at the age of 44 to pursue her passion to help others overcomethemselves after manipulation, toxicity and mental abuse.Now, after almost 2 decades of research, studyingmanipulation, toxicity, dark psychology, ancient warfare strategies, humanbehaviors, depression, anxiety, healing traumatic wounds and her own personalhealing journey, Amy brings her experiences, her strength and courage to helpothers discover themselves after leaving a traumatic situation behind with ano-nonsense approach that cuts through the noise and fluffy words and getsright to the heart of healing. In her unique, and at Exclusive gift for your audience!  People can email me atamy@passionfrompain.com to receive the all-new "I Choose Me 30 DayJournal,"  A guided journal to helpyour listeners identify the patterns keeping them stuck, how to break free, andfinally choose themselves for the new year! Scientifically backed research andtactics to deliver results, you just have to show up for yourself every day for30 days.  It's so new and "hot offthe press" that the funnel doesn't exist yet, but people can email me andI will send them a copy free.  LINKS: YOUTUBE link: www.youtube.com/@PassionfromPainPassion From Pain, The Podcast is also available on 33Podcast platforms, including: Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-from-pain/id1808787564Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7o4wxLEcZwuqpshd3zO2quSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.pease.rox/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@og.passionfrompain?_t=ZT-8ukWSUItiv5&_r=1Facebook Passion From Pain Profile:   www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566381470017 Facebook Amy Pease Profile: https://www.facebook.com/amy.pease.750/Facebook PFP Survivor's Inner Circle Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15fhocRYaK/LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-pease-38b70030?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app**  

#realconversations #psychologist #CarlJung #unconscious#author #depthpsychology #synchronicity #divorce #midlife #romance #trauma  CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet DEBORAH LUKOVICH; “This rare and precious interview hasbeen in the works for a while. Questions going back and forth before Christmasand settling in after New Year's. Deborah has a PhD in Depth Psychology. Whatis that, you ask? Psychologist Carl Jung (whom Deborah would love to spend aday with) talks about depth psychology as the study of the unconscious. Deborahcoaches that. She kept reminding me that our interview can drift aroundspontaneity. We did. Listening to her mind reverberate with so much thoughtenergy, I found myself taking notes. On my interview! There is a sonnet here.Let me count the ways Deborah raised my consciousness, answered questions, andexplained elements of my thinking and being. This is great stuff, I keptthinking. Deborah had another life as a mother, professional, and wife. Some ofthat unraveled into a divorce. And along comes her new book, ‘When Sex MeetsGod: A Midlife Unraveling.' Mine too. I listened intently. Easy to do. Deborahis electric, passionate, descriptive, honest, charismatic, and poignant. A fewwords from our interview. Unconscious. Synchronicity. Romance. Movies like 50Shades of Grey. Trauma. Healing. Choose me. Quantum physics. Erotic energy.Enough said. Bottom line. My time with Deborah was sumptuous.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs696 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **DEBORAH LUKOVICH, PhD; Depth Psychology Coach (unconscious);Author, Host of ‘Dose of Depth' podcast; LIVE from WisconsinYouTube: BIO: Deborah Lukovich, PhD, never set out to write a memoir.But when her life – and sense of identity – began to unravel, it coincided witha surprising calling to study depth psychology. Her research and livedexperience merged during a collision of spirituality and sexuality, leading tosoul-level transformation. What followed was an unleashing of creativity,meaning, and purpose. Her new book, When Sex Meets God: A Midlife Unraveling,is a raw and candid account of her unexpected midlife awakening.Today, Deborah is a depth psychology coach and author ofYour Soul is Talking. Are You Listening? Through her Dose of Depth podcast,writing, and coaching, she empowers others to explore the unconscious forcesshaping their lives. Her story is deeply personal, but the journey she sharesis universal. Learn more at www.deborahlukovich.com.  Links:  www.deborahlukovich.com.  To see reviews: https://www.amazon.com/When-Sex-Meets-God-Unraveling/dp/B0FY1WSSJZ Also sold on Bookshop.org for those who want analternative: https://bookshop.org/p/books/when-sex-meets-god-a-midlife-unraveling-deborah-lukovich/4cbce8637457c444?ean=9798349679292&next=t dedicated page on my website: https://www.deborahlukovich.com/whensexmeetsgod One of many YouTube videos exploring the themes in thebackground of different chapters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ric8XivL5k Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/deborahlukovichphd.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlukovich/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-lukovich-phd-5322953/ Dose of Depth Podcast: https://doseofdepth.buzzsprout.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@deborahlukovich8006** WEARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO“Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHORhttps://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFYhttps://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLEPODCASTSBREAKERhttps://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLEPODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKETCASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #jerseyshore #soul #R&B #rock#soulancestors #AtlanticCity #basketball #Elvis #SpringsteenCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JOE BONANNO. “Talk about patiently waiting to do aninterview.  On top of my growing list.Joe Bonanno. His signature sound of the Jersey Shore. Four decades ofirrepressible music and energy. I knew all about Joe when I started myjournalism career 15 years ago. A year into who, what, why, I'm working the RedCarpet at the First Annual Big Man's Birthday Bash (Clarence Clemons) in AsburyPark with my co-reporter, Tara-Jean McDonald, and my son. On top of my list tointerview. Joe Bonanno. And the rest is pure history. I waited this long timefor another opportunity. I'm thrilled beyond. Joe is the essence of JerseyShore music. And funny, his wife Tara-Jean is that essence of food, restaurantreporting/publishing at the Jersey shore. (Tara-Jean is next week). I've knownJoe, and when I see him perform, three words resonate. Soul. Fire. Stage. Hisband, The Godsons of Soul, is Jersey unique. His band is a family. We talkedabout that. There is high energy and emotion in every show. I asked about earlymusic foundations. He was eight, was dropped off at Seton Hall University, andsaw The Four Seasons. A lifelong love of music. Joe is the embodiment of Jerseymusic, that fierce, soulful and gritty sound. And I found out that Joe was areally good basketball player. If I only knew that fifteen years ago, One onOne. Tonight was magical for me.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs707 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERS   PLEASESUBSCRIBE GLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  **JOE BONNANO: The Godsons of Soul Through the Years; JerseyShore Icon; NJ Music History; Live from NJYouTube:BIO:  Joe Bonanno isan American musician best known as the leader and frontman of JoBonanno &The Godsons of Soul. He's a prominent figure in the Jersey rock and soul scene.The band has roots in the New Jersey shore music scene.Joe's musical influences include Elvis, Roy Orbison, James Brown, WilsonPickett, and Bruce Springsteen, and he describes their musical style as verysoulful, energetic, and intense. He has performed live with Bruce Springsteen.The band has had an extensive performance history, playingat major venues and for charitable causes to shore clubs, and have also playedfor charities such as the New Jersey Special Olympics and Light of DayThe band continues to be active in the New Jersey musicscene, paying tribute to the Asbury Park music tradition that helped shape theJersey Shore sound.LINKS:  http://www.jobonanno.com/https://www.facebook.com/JoBonannoAndTheGodsons**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #homeless #Texas #actress #director#author #AI #entrepreneur #mentalhealth #disabilityCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JOSETTE PELATAN; “The first thing I said on air toJosette is I've been interviewing as a journalist for over 15 years. Peoplearound the world. Rarely have I encountered a real enigma. Let it marinate.She's a producer, director, actress, author, and teacher who is homeless. Throwin a few serious health issues. And here she is smiling broadly, ebullient andbeyond passionate. Before we began this interview, we chatted, and the oldbroadcasting epiphany hit me. We'll never finish the questions. She must comeback. And will.  She possesses adelightful, animated French accent because she was born in the United Statesand lived in France. There is such a brilliance to her energies and words. Oneof her works in progress is Schools for Humanity. A must listen to. We wentoff-topic and incorporated this into an AI and future-thinking talk. Morebrilliance. This is so timely and essential for life on Earth. I am emotional.Josette evokes emotions. She is rare, precious, caring, and devoted. We boththanked the universe for this connection. And she's working on a few movies.‘Homeless with a PhD' and ‘The Prostitutes Daughter'. Enough said. A mustinterview.” Calvin  https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs695 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**JOSETTE PELATAN, PhD; Producer, Director, Actress, Student,Author & HOMELESS; Live from TexasYouTube:Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-pelatan-651a98261/GoFundMe: Fundraiser by Josette Pelatan : Empower Josette'sVision for Every Child's PotentialRyan Penley's Podcast: From Unthinkable Beginnings toUnbreakable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ_1GfiA3HE&t=1090sPoetry Book: Amazon.com: Josette XMP's WildflowerChronicles: 111 Poems by Josette Pelatan A poetic autobiography of resilience,rebellion, and rebirth.: 9798274696661: Pelatan, Dr Josette, Apaflo, Dr JehuNarh, Escobar, Eddie: Books**BRIEF BIO:Josette is a truly multidimensional force whose journeydefies limits. From dropping out of high school in France to earning a PhD inInterdisciplinary Health Sciences in the United States, Josette has immersedherself in a world of knowledge—exploring neuroplasticity, social justiceadvocacy, health care and educational reforms, art, modeling, poetry, medicalresearch on demyelinating diseases, and entrepreneurship.Currently, she is a scholar, writer, and student,passionately working to secure funding for her film and documentaryprojects—projects she is producing, directing, acting in, and narrating—whileunhoused and without a car. She's also pursuing a certification program tobring her vision to life, with plans to create a revolutionary school systemand found a mental health nonprofit that redefines support and resilience.Living with a relapsing demyelinating disease and navigatingmultiple mental health conditions, Josette offers a rare perspective on howboth mental and physical health shape life, showing that resilience has limitsuntil you redefine the terms and refocus your journey. Undeterred bychallenges, she continues to aim for the stars, demonstrating that even in thetoughest circumstances, ambition, creativity, faith, and determination canshine.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #entrepreneur #diabetes #NYC #Ayahuasca#spiritual #GreenwichVillage #author #powerofnow #HolocaustCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet HOWARD STEINBERG: “The cover of Howard's new book,‘Confessions of a Problem Seeker,' is a little boy (himself) riding athree-wheeler bike. I have the same picture of myself on my desktop. We bondedinstantly. Indeed synchronicities. Before I proceed with comments, huge thanksto Nanda Dyssou at Coriolis Public Relations for consistently sending mefascinating, poignant people to interview and connect with. Howard foundedthree companies, had a childhood as the son of Holocaust survivors, and dealtwith a lifelong disease since childhood. He is a mentor, advocate, andgrandfather, and he is seeking spiritual growth. Howard is passionate,engaging, honest, and incredibly real. I was mesmerized. Much of what Howardtalks about, I've been down similar paths. He is the quintessential journeymanimbued with a rare honesty that reaches out and embraces you. As I like to doin these opening paragraphs. Throw a few words out. Like a movie comingattraction. Entrepreneur. Diabetes. The Power of Now. Love yourself. .Spiritual Growth. Dog Walking in Greenwich Village. Mentor. Enough said. Howardis a special coming attraction.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs699 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **HOWARD STEINBERG; New York City-based entrepreneur; Mentor;Advocate; Author, Confessions of a Problem Seeker;' LIVE from NYCYouTube: BIO: Howard Steinberg is a New York City-based entrepreneur,writer, mentor, and advocate. The son of Holocaust survivors, Steinberg was thesolo founder of three companies before dedicating himself to exploring personaland spiritual growth. He has been a passionate advocate for improved diabetescare and supply access. He finds joy in walking his dog Tico through GreenwichVillage, kayaking off the Connecticut shoreline, and cherishes time with histhree daughters and two beautiful granddaughters. Steinberg is a graduate ofboth the undergraduate and graduate business schools at New York University.LINK: HOWARDSTEINBERG.COM**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #Rutgers #journalism #sportsbroadcasting#HudsonCounty #BigTenbasketball #NIL #AI #photographyCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMEET CAYDEN DRUMELER Everything in life and movement up these days is networking.Networking. In November, my mentee, Aditi, invited me to a Rutgers FutureBusiness Leaders of America dinner at the Student Center. A few minutes later,there was Cayden. Explorative classic chat. Cayden is a brand intern for theRutgers Men's Basketball team. I've been sitting in the gym for nearly threedecades. Purist synchronicity. Before several basketball games, we chatted nextto the Pep Band. Enough energy was transmitted in this hearing-challengedenvironment for Cayden and me to set up this interview. A hugely fascinatingpersonality. Disarming. Cayden is delightful, passionate, grounded, anddedicated, and his persona often made me think I was really talking to aforty-something guy. Not nineteen. He stressed several times that he was a‘teen'. And this interview was not only about basketball, sports broadcasting,skills acquired, NIL (changing the face of college sports), but what youngeraudiences look for, what AI means for the future (this is evolution, to hearwhat a teenager views AI), and where he sees himself in five years and beyond.A real looking glass interview. Cayden did some restorative work on my views ofa college student's thinking. What great fun.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs698 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **KAYDEN DRUMELER; Rutgers Soph; Broadcasting; Journalism;Finance, Accounting; RU Men's Basketball; NIL; AI; Live from NJLinks: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayden-drumeler-635bb7265/BIO STUFF: Student at Rutgers Business School | Rutgers Men'sBasketball Brand Advancement Intern where I support business and brandoperations for a Big Ten basketball program, collaborating with Communications,Marketing, and Creative teams. Produce and edit digital content for Rutgers MBBplatforms, strengthening engagement and overall brand presence. Write pressreleases and game notes used by media outlets and internal leadership. Assistwith gameday operations, including stat crew functions and media logistics toensure accurate real-time information.Morning Show Host/Sports ReporterWRSU-FM Rutgers Radio · Part-time WRSU-FM Rutgers Radio ·Part-time Serve as the sports reporter for Rutgers Radio's Monday morning talkshow RU Awake. I deliver a 450–500-word sports segment twice per show, coveringthe past weekend in Rutgers athletics and professional sports. Lead a 15-minuteroundtable discussion with colleagues from the news and entertainmentdepartments on Rutgers and pro sports, while also contributing to broaderconversations on current events and pop culture.Sports Broadcasting Department ManagerHigh Tech High School, Secaucus. After graduating from HighTech High School in 2025, I returned to the sports broadcasting department. Inthis role, I oversee the production of our sports-focused social media accountsand travel with the production crew to cover local games.My responsibilities include training, mentoring, andeducating current students to help them grow as broadcasters. I coordinate gamecoverage by assigning roles, scheduling student availability, and bookinginterviews with standout athletes. After each event, I provide constructivefeedback to guide their improvement and ensure professional-quality coverage.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #networking #AI #jobs #careers#DesertStorm #corporatespeaker #keynotespeaker #communications #Georgia CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet MICHAEL FORMAN: “Talk about propitious, perfectly timedinterviews. Meeting with Michael Forman was by the grace of social media and auniversal particle of synchronicity. For the longest time, I've had networkingon my mind. A few years ago, I even taught Career Explorations (and Networking)at my alma mater, Rutgers University. These days, I've come to understand ourworld is changing every 15 minutes thanks to AI. And for generations, Z and X,poised to assume their place in the world, they may very well need three orfour careers, jobs. And Networking is everything for their future. And here isMichael Forman, besides being a Desert Storm Veteran, he is a Corporate Speakerand Networking Strategist. Yes, I get emotional with my words. Michael is aquintessential networking expert. The things we talked about. For YOU outthere. He turns networking into a profitable skill and shows how simpleinteractions with people can become a major opportunity. This interview islife. (still emotional).  Purist networkingchanged my life wondrously last January. (Absolutely led me to write, ‘10THINGS I LEARNED from the BILLIONAIRE) Right out of Michael's book.  And he wrote a short book (guide) ‘NetworkingUnleashed.' Michael is caring, articulate, worldly, devoted, and so passionate.Networking is his life. He's so good at it. Enough said. Enjoy this. HUGEthanks, Michael.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs690 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **MICHAEL FORMAN; Corporate Speaker/Network Strategist; DesertStorm Veteran; Networking; LIVE from GeorgiaYouTube:LINKS: Michael A. Forman: Best Business Communication ExpertAward of 2024https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/michael-a-forman-best-business-communication-expert-award-of-2024Link to CEO article:https://ceoweekly.com/the-art-of-genuine-connection-elevating-networking-beyond-mere-transactions/Link to New York Weekly article: https://nyweekly.com/business/revolutionizing-career-networking-with-michael-a-forman/Link to US Business News article:https://usbusinessnews.com/transform-your-career-with-networking-unleashed/Link to Atlanta Wire article: https://atlwire.com/networking-unleashed-how-to-properly-network-and-communicate-to-increase-your-profits/Link to ValientCEO article:https://valiantceo.com/michael-formans-strategies-for-success-in-business-and-life/Book name and link where to purchase it: NetworkingUnleashed. Available on Amazon -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D4T2MGTQ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1Digital Courses: https://michael-s-site-fc88.thinkific.comhttps://www.michaelaforman.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/michael.forman.777Inst: https://www.instagram.com/flyboy_197/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelforman/YT:https://www.youtube.com/@michaelforman9137?sub_confirmation=1Demo Reel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu-daEj1YGc**BIO: Michael Forman is a celebrated corporate speaker andnetworking strategist, best known as the author of Networking Unleashed. With areputation for turning networking into a practical and profitable art form,Michael delivers dynamic presentations that empower individuals andorganizations to achieve greater success including his coaching clients. ADesert Storm veteran, Michael's leadership and service are a cornerstone of hisimpactful speaking style.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #Reiki #Spiritual #soulrealignment #NDE#meditation #Galacticconnection #Ohio #GeorgiaCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet EDEN KOZ. “I've been podcasting for over five years andhave been trained well to prepare. Actually, part of that training came fromthe Billionaire whom I worked for. And wrote a book about. Where am I goingnow? So prepared was I. Eden Koz is wondrously fascinating, passionate,spiritual, and replete with life experiences, teaching, healing, and empathy,and we have just begun to touch the surface. We drifted seamlessly off topicinto her special world of caring, healing, and humanity. Her background inAtlanta advertising and her role as a Creative Director/VP are part of whatgives her a sense of accomplishment. But she had this calling. Now, among otherthings, she is a Soul Realignment Specialist. Soon, she'll head to Europe tolearn about energy from breathing. AND we ran out of time. Even twelve morehours wouldn't get us to that finish line. But Eden is coming back. Comingattractions. Near-Death Experience.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs685 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **EDEN KOZ; ‘Just Be Spiritual Boom,' Podcast; SoulRealignment Specialist; Reiki; Just Be, LLC; NDE; LIVE from OhioYouTube: Links: LINKS: Website: https://edenjustbe.com(remote or face-to-face sessions)Podcast: Just Be ~ Spiritual BOOM -https://edenjustbe.com/podcastMerch: https://edenjustbe.com/merchFacebook Professional: Eden Koz Just Be -https://www.facebook.com/edenkozjustbeFacebook Business: Eden Just Be -https://www.facebook.com/edenjustbeInstagram: Eden Koz Just Be - https://www.instagram.com/edenkozjustbeTikTok: Eden Koz Just Be - http://tiktok.com/@edenkoz_justbeLinkedIn: Eden Koz -https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-koz-1323a52YouTube: Just Be LLC - https://www.youtube.com/c/JustBeLLCBitChute: Eden Koz -https://www.bitchute.com/channel/r9BrfW9zFPzyRumble: Eden Koz - https://rumble.com/user/EdenKoz &Grassroots Warrior Network: https://rumble.com/search/all?q=grassroots%20warrior%20networkBIO:  Going on 25years, Eden Koz is a soul realignment specialist as well as a New Earthpontificator. Utilizing energy and psychic psychology, meditation, Reikimastery, consciousness/mindset counseling, God/source, light language,dimensional energy healing, galactic connection and other modalities, hermethods create unparalleled shifts for her clients through her company, JustBe®, LLC, where she conducts sessions both remotely and in-person. In addition,she has hosted her weekly podcast since Jan 2022: Just Be ~ Spiritual BOOM andis certified in performing COVID vaccine spiritual healings. In 2016 sheincurred a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis that brought a near-death experienceand two years of major recovery and expansion. Finally, growing up in the deepsouth of Georgia, she currently lives in Ohio and has two daughters in theirearly 20s, one with special needs. **WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #Reiki #healing #anxiety #Usui #teaching#humannature #existensialism #Rutgers CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMEET SANDHI SANDHIR: “The story of how this interview‘arrived' is rather precious and unique. A short version. (if I can ever beshort). In September, through Rutgers University's mentoring program, I wasassigned to Aditi Sandhir, a sophomore at the Business School. Aditi was beyondany expectation; Grounded, expressive, dynamic, and brilliant. I was talking toa 30- or 40-year-old. Not 20. A few weeks elapsed. Comfort levels, and shementioned her mother, Sandhi, a Reiki healer and author of ‘Choose Yourself.'  Here we are. My time with Sandhi was as goodas it got in expanding my understanding and grasp of Reiki as a form of energy;healing people facing anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and relationships.Sandhi is passionate, patient, genuine, and wondrously real. I took notes (asthe interviewer). She walked through her techniques and grasp. We talked aboutone of her philosophies, “Life offers no greater responsibility, no greaterprivilege, than nurturing the next generation.” Then her book, ‘ChooseYourself.” Listen in on how we segued into existentialism. Talking with Sandhiwas like hopping from one cirrus cloud to another, and it was filled withspecial warmth and care. My day was made and beyond.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs686 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **SANDHI SANDHIR: Author, Choose Yourself;' Reiki MasterTeacher, Healer; LIVE from NJYouTube:LINKS: LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandhi-sandhir/Website: https://www.lifewithreikihealing.com/index.htmlAMAZON BOOK ‘ Choose Yourself'   https://bit.ly/4pIylDy**BIO/ABOUT MEAs an Affiliate Member of ICRT Reiki Membership AssociationI follow Usui traditional method of imparting Reiki Trainingand Treatment. I undertake Reiki Treatment by both distance and touch.Reiki Healing works for various chronic and acute physicaland psychological ailments, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, fatiguesyndromes, and relationship related issues. I teach and attune students to alllevels of Reiki using Usui traditional method of Reiki training and apersonalized approach in my Reiki Classes.My Reiki lineage is ¬ Dr. Mikao Usui, Dr. Chujiro Hayashi,Mrs. Hawayo Takata, Barbara Weber Ray, Maureen O Toole, Kate Nani, Paula Horan,Karl Everding, Barbara Szepan, P. D. Patel, P. Dutta, Dr. Amar Kumar andJennifer Brinn, Mrs. Ranjit Kaur Bedi and Shri K T Lalwani. I am an intuitiveReiki healer following traditional method of imparting Reiki Training andTreatmentMy Philosophy in Life – “Life offers no greaterresponsibility, no greater privilege, than nurturing the next generation.Parenting is a blessing from the Almighty empowering you to leave behind yourlegacy. Hence, it's imperative that we remain honest in what we do as parentsand as Individuals, in no time, we will turn the soft clay into a hard rock,which will be very difficult to turn back again”. A traditional Reiki Master and an Independent Reiki Teacher.A Postgraduate degree in English LiteratureDiploma in Human Resource ManagementDiploma in Teaching.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

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#realconversations #Narcissism #author #manipulation#deception #resilience #realestate CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JODI PAVLOCK. “Our interview was meant to be. We met afew months ago at the New York Book Festival Awards Ceremony on Second Avenue.Jodi's book, ‘Jekyll Can't Hyde' won honorable mention. On my way to catch acab, I congratulated her. In those few seconds, her riveting personalityengulfed. We talked about an interview. I've been around many blocks on myjourney. Not to my recollection, have I met a more poignant, expressive,honest, brilliant, and emotional person shrouded in the aura of a victim ofnarcissism. And the concept and understanding of that word are still vague. Youdon't go into a drug store and buy a cure for narcissism. Her brillianceemanated throughout our hour. Just some thoughts and words to ensnare. Arelationship is becoming toxic and controlling. Empath. Certified NarcissisticAbuse Recovery Coach. Deception. Self-discovery. Survival guide. Manipulation.I took deep breaths often. Heavy stuff. Her journey through two intense, failedrelationships. And maybe even a movie one day. There's more to Jodi. A singer.Real estate. So much honesty. So grateful I had to catch a cab.” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs673 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**JODI PAVLOCK: Author, ‘JekyllCan't Hyde;' Empath; Narcissism; CertifiedNarcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach; Singer; Real Estate; LIVE from New JerseyYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhUWSN_5xxwLINKS:  www.Facebook.com/Jodilynnpavlockwww.Instagram.com/jodipavlockwww.TikTok.com/jodip1984www.jodilynnpavlock.com**BIO/JEKYLL CAN'T HYDE  “Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as Jodi takes youon a wild, witty, and heartfelt journey through love, deception, andself-discovery. In this refreshingly candid account, Jodi shares the story ofhow she fell for the charm of not one, but two narcissists, and the swift ofdrama that followed. With a mix of bombshells and raw honesty, she unveils thereality of living under the spell of manipulation and emotional highs and lows.Narcissistic abuse is something not talked about often enough, but in Jodi'spersonal story, you will learn of the hell she lived through. From the sweetpromises that drew her into the painful truths that set her free, Jodi's storyis a relatable, eye-opening account of love turned upside down. "JekyllCan't Hyde" is a powerful survival guide. Through her ups and downs, Jodishows there's always a way out, a way to reclaim your strength, and a way tofind joy again. Packed with wit, wisdom, and a touch of humor, this book willinspire you to see the light at the end of the tunnel and remind you that nomatter how dark it gets, brighter days are just around the corner.”**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #AI #reincarnation #intellectual #Mars#NASA #England #EstebanTrilogyCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet FISH NEALMAN. “Just finished our interview. How best todescribe this hour? It was a magical mystery tour. It began on Third Avenue,New York City, in October. Waiting for an Uber after attending the awardluncheon for the New York Book Festival. Fish and I both won. A fewcongratulatory words, then my suggestion that he attend Kae Wagner's BoldAuthor Network on Mondays. That was the energy. Fish is an award-winning authorof both fiction and non (lots of AI as he worked in the business). Magical writer.His newest fiction, Born Posthumous. The premise is a mystery of modern cultureand developments. Listen up! What we have here is a magical hour offascination. Let me list some words. Intellectual. Data Ethics. Philosophical.2001 Space Odyssey (film). Alter ego. LLM. NASA. Mars. AI. England. Fish grew up in England. His accent adds to themagic. Purist intellectual, charming, worldly, humorous, and serious. And hewore a cap to make me comfortable, and we didn't come close to finishing.Therefore, next time.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs677 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**FISH NEALMAN; Award-winningnovelist; Author, Born Posthumous;' AI; Live from North JerseyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHOSC7E1xHQLinks:  Email: fish@tales.fishInstagram:@fishnealmanFacebook:@fishnealmanX: @fish_tales_fishLinkedIn:fish-nealmanAmazon book (BornPosthumous): https://amzn.to/4oR4fMN**BIO: Fish Nealman is the author of six traditionallypublished nonfiction books and textbooks on technology for the computerindustry, as well as five award-winning works of fiction, including The EstebanTrilogy, The Flat Tire, and Born Posthumous. During his illustrious career, he workedin over 50 countries across six continents, an experience that informs andinspires his fictional work. He grew up in England and now lives in thelow-lying mountains of northwest New Jersey.** WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw    

#realconversations #Geologist#Paleontologist #Dinosaurs #meterorites #fossils #JurassicPark#goldpropspecting #Gettysburg #professor CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet JOHN ANTON “Over four years ago, I interviewed JohnAnton. Then and now, he is beyond fascinating. Like a kaleidoscope, John is anever-changing, endless traveler of intellect and achievement. Cryptic time.Hashtag. Jurassic Park. His educational background of accomplishment. RutgersBA Geology. Temple University, Master's. CUNY, PhD Earth and EnvironmentalSciences. Here are some words from our interview. Meteorites. Forensic Geology.Environmental consulting. Gold Prospecting in Alaska. Forensic Archeology.Gettysburg Battlefield. Author, Getting Down with Dinosaurs.Paleontologist.  Extinction. And thathashtag again. #JurassicPark. Tune in. John is offering to take me on a fossildig in Monmouth County next Spring. Update next Spring. John is also theembodiment of the old Reader's Digest articles, “The Most UnforgettableCharacter I Met.” He is refreshingly brilliant and captivating.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs676 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **JOHN ANTON, PhD; ForensicGeologist; Paleontologist; Explorer; Author,‘Getting Down with Dinosaurs.' Gold Prospecting in Alaska; Meteorites;Professor; LIVE in New JerseyYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVZo13-2zrkLINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-anton-phd-pg-64a1a32a/Link to thedinosaur Ebook:https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/getting-down-dinosaurs-introduction-science-behind-bonesABOUT:Explorer, professor, dinosaur paleontologist, expertwitness, outdoorsman, geochemist, naturalist; ecological, archaeological,meteorite (cosmochemistry), and planetarium presenter; Alaskan gold prospectorand metal detectorist. Open to collaboration.Television appearances. Science documentaries. Invitedspeaker - radio. Technical/scientific advisor for media productions.Ph.D. Earth dissertation - Isotopic cosmochemistry(meteorites).Best-selling author. Published media includes journals,texts, and encyclopedias.Universities/Colleges: Created and/or taught geology,natural history, dinosaur, astronomy, physical geography, and various othercourses. Guest lecturer.Professional Senior Tutor (STEM college).Global Research Library Advisory Board Member. Licensed Professional Geologist.Artist/illustrator/photographer: natural systems(terrestrial/aquatic), flora and fauna (see examples)**PREVIOUS INTERVIEW WITH JOHN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HE_jevMxQX8&t=197s**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #Bees #TEDx#photographer #conservation #biodiversity #honeybee #Einstein #urbangarden#JurassicParkCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet KRYSTLE HICKMAN; “Firstly, much thanks to Nanda Dyssouat Coriolis Public Relations in Los Angeles for the connection with KrystleHickman. The initial absorption of Krystle's profile was staggering. Heraccomplishments and career are beyond. (a favorite word of exclamation). Forexample. National Geographic Explorer, TEDx Speaker, Artist, CommunityScientist, and Photographer. But what resonated with me was Krystle's new book,The ABCs of California's Native Bees (on Amazon). She is a pre-eminent Bee expert.And bees have been on my environmental conscience for a long time. We needbees. Krystle is passionate, delightful, insightful, devoted, caring, andwondrously inspirational. This was a rare and precious interview. We talkedabout her book, and even AI, and the daily habits of rare native bees, savingbees, her breathtaking photography, sometimes waiting a week to photograph arare bee, TikTok, Jurassic Park (not necessarily the movie!), and so much more.Love off topic. Krystle was gracious, replete with endless knowledge andexperience. And perhaps to be continued. And our synchronicity: besides my loveof bees and showing Krystle a jar of honey, I recently purchased from Kuwait,we're both graduates of Big Ten schools. Nebraska and Rutgers. This interviewwas as good as it gets.”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs680 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **KRYSTLE HICKMAN; Author, “The ABCs of California's NativeBees;' National Geographic Explorer; TEDx Speaker; Artist; Community Scientist,Photographer; LIVE from CaliforniaYouTube:LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystlehickman/AMAZON BOOK ‘The ABCs of California's Native Bees'  https://bit.ly/4pzp4gKBIO: Krystle Hickman is a National Geographic Explorer, TEDxSpeaker, Artist, Community Scientist, and Photographer based in Los Angeles,California. Through artful photography, Krystle strives to increase awarenessof the decline in native bee species as well as highlight their biodiverseecosystems. Her photography has been featured in The LA Times, magazines,children's books, scientific journals, and more. Krystle works with gardens like the Los Angeles CountyArboretum and Arlington Garden, regularly photographing and documenting theirnative habitats. She also collects data on rare bee species in varyingecosystems across multiple continents.Krystle also specializes in creating hyper-realistic artworkas well as video, website and Photoshop content. Artistic and creative contenthas been commissioned by marketing companies, families, political figures, aswell as professionals in the music and movie industry. In the past Krystle hasworked with Vox, MTV, The Jacksons, Jamiu Abiola, Kevin Hart, West Elm, andmany others.Her new book: ‘The ABCs of California's Native Bees'  https://bit.ly/4pzp4gK**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #macroeconomist #economics#politicalthinker #Netherlands #China #investment #AI #globalizationCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet EDOUARD PRISSE (Live from the Netherlands); “I don't dopolitics or religion; My fifteen years as a journalist, broadcaster, andpodcaster. My choice. I focus on the elements of individual journeys withpeople across the globe. The title of my podcast is Conversations with CalvinWe the SPECIES. We are one inhabiting the earth. Preaching now concluded. WhenEdouard Prisse and his book ‘Sleeping with the Enemy: What the White HouseStill Misses on China' came into my field of vision, I gave it thought. We livein a complicated world of an interconnected global economy. We see it every dayon a purchasing line. Edouard brings discussion and thought. Yes, thinking isfun. He is fascinating, worldly, brilliant, and easy to understand. Economicswas one of my favorite courses at Rutgers. And he likes the economist who wrotemy 60's textbook. I like this question I asked. “Why do you think nationssometimes misunderstand the long-term consequences of economic decisions?"And this is a diverse interview. We talked about the movie ‘2001: A SpaceOdyssey.' Therefore, an all-purpose, provocative interview. A special element.Edouard is older than me. These days, no one is older than me. Merry HappyHealthy Holidays,” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs687 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **EDOUARD PRISSE; Macroeconomist; Political Thinker; Author,“Sleeping with the Enemy'; Software; LIVE from The NetherlandsYouTube:LINKS: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edouardprisse/BIO:  I am anindependent European political observer. My background is MA Dutch law, MbaInsead Business School, you know the one that was set up in France with thehelp of Harvard Business School in 1960; studied John Maynard Keynes,specialized legally in different forms of power structures in nations, have abasis in Maths and Physics, and experience as a business consultant and inbetween as a legal adviser. I have been married twice and have five wonderfulchildren who warm the heart. I deeply love classical music, having concerts atmy home, and I try to play the piano.With over four decades of professional experience, I havehoned my expertise in software localization, international business strategy,and policy consulting. As the founder and CEO of WordHouse Localization, I ledthe company to become a pioneering force in the software and IT localizationsector, serving global clients like Microsoft and IBM. My commitment tofostering innovation and bridging global markets aligns with my passion foradvancing cross-border collaboration and economic growth, particularly inChina. At WordHouse Localization until December 2008, I spearheadedinitiatives that expanded our capabilities, including launching a subsidiary inBeijing to address untapped opportunities in the Chinese software market. Mycollaborative leadership style and focus on negotiation and policy writingenabled the team to establish market-leading solutions for clients. Today, myfocus lies on advising startups and writing about China's evolving economiclandscape.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw   

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#realconversations #Guru #Yoga #Ayurveda #Siddha#ChakraBalancing #Indimasi #anxiety #ModernMystic CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet GURU YOGI SHIVAN; “My last 15 years, I've been giftedwith inexplicable spirituality. I wrote my second novel (Tortoise) to describethat spirituality.  I wrote Pope Leo afew months ago, bullet-pointing some of these events. And tonight, a wondrousfull circle to this special journey. A Zoom chat with Guru Yogi Sivan, livingin India at Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village. This is right out of theuniverse to have met a modern mystic, master healer, and Guru. Instantchemistry for me; The Guru was warm, caring, genuine, brilliant, introspective,and patient. A few times beneath the view of the camera, I pinched myself. I dothat to release emotions of gratitude. Look where I am. And I learned so much.You can learn. I can't possibly describe it all. But here are some words andthoughts from the Guru. It's within this interview.  Sound of Silence. Mind. Body. Spirit.Ayurveda. Siddha. Yoga (Union). Kalari. Immunity. Food. Exercise. Mind.Medicine. Please watch. Take notes. I did. You can contact the Guru and talkwith him. We live in rapidly changing times. With gratitude.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs664 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **GURU YOGI SHIVAN: Modern Mystic Master Healer; IndimasiAyurvedic Healing Village;  LIVE fromTrivandrum City, INDIA.YouTube:ABOUT GURU YOGI SHIVAN: He is a modern mystic, masterhealer, and the living heart of Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village. He guidesthose burdened by stress, anxiety, burnout, and silent suffering—not with adiagnosis, but with profound presence, insight, and a path to innerreconnection.Indimasi Ayurvedic Healing Village is located in a tranquilatmosphere, at a remote village in the suburb of Trivandrum City, amongst lushvegetation and agricultural farms. Indimasi offers integrated treatmentsuniting Ayurveda, Siddha, Kalari, and Yoga—a spiritual synthesis designed torebuild your vitality from its five sacred roots, aimed to inculcate andperfect an individual's health through an interventional approach ofintegrating body, mind and spirit. **Book your residential retreat on our website here -https://indimasi.com/Guru Yogi Shivan also offers 1-on-1 personal onlineconsultation for people from all over the world in which you get to ask him allyour burning questions of life, be it related to your health, wealth,relationships, career, spiritual or anything else. Book your personal 1-on-1 online consultation with Gurujihere - https://yogispeaks.my.canva.site/askyogi LINKS: Contact links:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/indimasihealingvillageInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/indimasi.healingvillage/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@IndimasiHealingVillageWebsite - https://indimasi.com/WhatsApp - +91 62386 00275**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

As he winds down the “Distinctives for Disciples” series examining the core beliefs of Christians and what it means to follow Jesus, Pastor Jack Graham brings a message about the beauty of God's people gathered to praise, pray, and worship Him. When functioning properly, Pastor Graham teaches, the Jesus-loving, Bible-committed, Spirit-filled Church changes the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111

#realconversations #screenwriter #professor #Hollywood#Casablanca #producer #author #NichollFellowshipCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet ALAN ROTH, Screenwriter. “Speaking of movies, I'm ahopeless romantic, as many know. My first novel, Vichy Water, arrived from deepspace after my 44th viewing of ‘Casablanca.' Alan and I talk about Bogart andthe Epstein brothers, screenwriters of that movie. Alan arrived in my field ofvision from deep networking space and illuminated me with his journey intoscreenwriting and his vast command and knowledge of Hollywood and the art ofscreenwriting. What lit his fire was winning the coveted Nicholl FellowshipAward for Best Original Screenplay (Jersey City Story). The stories we areprivileged to hear now. Alan is magnetic, passionate, and beyond knowledgeable.I clicked my heels, listened, and asked more questions. He made my day,” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs672 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **ALAN ROTH; Screenwriter, (Nicholl Fellowship Award),Producer, Adjunct Prof Screenwriting-Fairleigh Dickinson University; LIVE fromNew YorkYouTube: LINK:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-roth-01b7879/BIO: Alan Roth graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson Universityin New Jersey with degrees in History and English Literature, then attendedgraduate school at Emerson College in Boston, where he received an MFA inCreative WritingHe is a Fellow of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts andSciences and serves as an adjunct professor of writing at Fairleigh Dickinson'sSchool of the Arts.A winner of the coveted Nicholl Fellowship Academy Award forBest Original Screenplay (Jersey City Story), he works with producers ondeveloping projects for both film and TV.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #divorce #trauma #BackStreetBoys#certifiedlifecoach #resilience #narcissisticabuse #jerseyshoreCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet SAMANTHA (SAMMIE) DE MARCO: “Just flashed in front. Ascene from Forest Gump. “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know whatyou're going to get.” Relevancy? Sammie De Marco. I didn't really know what toexpect. I did my journalistic diligence. What I found is an amazing, grounded,poignant woman, warmly, broadly smiling, but having lived through narcissisticabuse, sexual assault, trauma, divorce, and the difficult loss of her mom.Sammie took this interview on a resilience journey. I learned a lot from andabout her. She's writing a book and is poised to become a certified life coachin practice. Her message resonated like her engaging persona. And carefully woveninto our interview is nostalgia and 90's boyband concerts (Backstreet Boys).This nostalgia helps her balance the weight of trauma and grief. Commonalityabounds. Jersey shore. Dogs. Divorce. Powerful stuff as is Sammie and her wayof inspiring.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs644 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT**SAMANTHA (SAMMIE) DE MARCO; Certified Life Coach; Nostalgia,Resilience, Power of Self Love, Trauma to Transformation; LIVE from Florida.YouTube:BIO: At 40 years old, I still feel like a teenager atheart—especially when I'm front row at a 90s boyband concert, VIP pass in hand,reliving the music and memories that shaped me. Nostalgia isn't just a hobbyfor me; it's healing. Whether I'm at a Backstreet Boys show or a 90sconvention, I find joy in reconnecting with the best parts of my childhood andbringing that positivity into my adult life.But my story isn't just about concerts and meet-and-greets.I've faced my share of hardships—trauma at different stages; betweennarcissistic abuse, sexual assault, religious trauma, the devastating loss ofmy mom 5 years ago, and now, navigating a painful divorce from the person Ionce considered my forever, I have had to learn how to be resilient. Losing mymom was a defining moment that split my life in two: before and after. She wasmy rock, my best friend, and the person who taught me that strength isn't aboutavoiding pain—it's about finding joy despite it.I wasn't always that person. Anxiety ruled my life foryears, but through loss, I've learned how to hold space for both grief and joy.I now live by the belief that while we can't control the hardships life throwsour way, we can absolutely choose to create more of the good. For me, thatmeans dancing, cheering, soaking in all things 90s, and sharing my story in thehopes that it helps someone else feel less alone.I'm passionate about normalizing conversations around mentalhealth and personal resilience. As a certified life coach with training inmindset shifting techniques, I know firsthand how powerful it is to reframe ourstruggles and take ownership of our happiness. While I'm not currently runninga coaching business, it's a dream I plan to build—because our stories, nomatter how messy, have the power to inspire.No matter what it is that I do, I bring my full self:nostalgic fangirl, survivor, and someone who believes in turning pain intopurpose.**LINKS  https://www.instagram.com/sammierose1010https://www.tiktok.com/sammierose1010**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #magic #magician #LosAngeles #Syracuse#NewJersey #wonderCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet IAN MICHAEL SCHELLER… all journeys begin with a firststep. We took that in an interview back in March, as Ian had a feature film, LAAllegory', entered in the Garden State Film Festival. Our chemistry was bornduring that Indie celluloid event. Over the summer, during one of our bicoastalchats, Ian mentioned his career in magic. Love magic. It leaves basically allof us in a state of wonder. Is it real? I've realized that magic is not justtricks; it's psychology, presence, and human response. Ian has a fascinatingOne-Act-Play-Magic-Show coming up at the Santa Monica Playhouse on November 15th.So, tonight he appeared for the interview in character. Bow tie, black coat,white shirt, and beret. And he started right off with a magic trick that mademe wonder. He is delightful, engaging, mysterious, and devoted to his craft. Heis that craftsman and a real magician. It's not every day we can sit down andchat with a real magician. Ian radiates magic. His energy came right throughour Zoom. Stay tuned.”  Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs660 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **IAN MICHAEL MICHAEL SCHELLER; ‘My Unexpected Journey IntoMagic' with Live Magic; LIVE from Los AngelesYouTube: BIO:  IAN SCHELLER:Magician, Creative Producer, Director, Musician, Martial Artist, Actor, GraphicDesigner. That almost sums up Ian Scheller who grew up in a print shop in NorthBrunswick, New Jersey.Ian's work has been seen across the internet and in artgalleries worldwide. He founded Bluespace Records with his brother Brad. Helives in Los Angeles and spends as much time as he can at The Magic Castle inHollywood.LINKS:   All about theSanta Monica Fringe Festivalhttps://www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/the-bff-calendar-of-events.htmlFree Tickets for "My Unexpected Journey IntoMagic" - Saturday, November 15th, 2pm at The Santa Monica Playhousehttps://www.showclix.com/event/my-unexpected-journey-into-magic-a-bff-free-eventMagic Websitehttps://www.ianmichaelscheller.com/**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw   

#realconversations #Stanford #author #family #marriage#bicultural #facilitator #memoirCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet CHANCHAL GARG “Before our scheduled interview, we setaside a few minutes to get acquainted. Those minutes morphed into sixty. Andthen some. Beyond chemistry. Chanchal's solitary journey from Louisiana, whereshe was a “dutiful Indian daughter,” to being a facilitator at Stanford'sGraduate School of Business (the most popular class, Interpersonal DynamicsLearning) to her deeply personal and hugely brave memoir, ‘Unearthed.' Somewords now from the interview. Spiritual and sexual abuse. Womanhood. Courage.Faith and leaving. Bicultural. Motherhood. Real Space. Authentic Connections.Struggles. Hamilton (the play). Reclaim. For more on these words, check out myinterview with Chanchal Garg.  Curiously, I'm listening to the music theme from Cast Awayas I'm writing this. Ethereal. And so it goes.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs655 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE ** CHANCHAL GARG; Author, ‘Unearthed'(Memoir); Exec Coach(RealSpace); Facilitator, Stanford Univ Graduate School of Business; Speaker; LIVEfrom CaliforniaYouTube:LINKS: linkedin.com/in/chanchalgarg22chanchalgarg.com (Company)realspaceco.com (Company)Unearthed on Amazon:  https://amzn.to/4oidoP1**BIO/ MEMOIRChanchal Garg is a speaker, author, executive coach, andconscious leadership facilitator. She transforms lives by helping clients breakthrough limiting beliefs and build authentic, liberatory connections. Drawingon her MBA and her lived experiences, she addresses difficult truths directlywhile fostering environments of openness and collaboration. For over eightyears, Chanchal has facilitated Stanford University's Graduate School ofBusiness's most popular elective course on interpersonal dynamics, impactingover 500 future business leaders. She is also the founder of Real Space, athriving coaching practice, where she guides leaders to transcend cultural andsocietal constraints, harnessing their personal power in both work and life.Chanchal wrote Unearthed: The Lies We Carry and the Truths They Bury as adeeply personal reclamation-and as an offering. Her voice has been featured atevents like Lululemon's International Women's Day gathering and on podcastssuch as She Has the Mic and The Healing Place.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #Kratom #health #wellness #Chicago#botanicals #ETHA CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet ALEXANDER KARP “Suddenly, as I begin to write thisparagraph, the Bee Gees 1967 album crossed my path, ‘Rare Precious Beautiful',and of course, if you indulge, I'll neatly tie this into my interview withAlexander Karp, from Chicago and Purdue University, now residing near Prague.It's all in this interview. Rare to find a journey from engineering in collegeto expertise in the alkaloids of the plant Kratom. You never heard of it? It isprecious in its healing powers. Not so rare. Perhaps up to twenty millionAmericans may use Kratom. It's beautiful to be devoted to healing andwell-being and doing something right. Alexander Karp helped birth ETHA NaturalBotanicals, where quality and assurance are part of their being. I know aboutthat. From my Pharmacy days. Alexander's depth of understanding of Kratom'smechanics is amazing; Well beyond being a merchant. He meticulously describesall the uses and reasons for this precious plant, which has been around for along time. He cares. Therefore, a very special interview. My first interview inPrague, where my cousin used to live.” Calvin https://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs667 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**ALEXANDER KARP; ETHA Natural Botanicals Co-Founder; ResearchEngineer; Kratom; Natural Wellness; LIVE from PragueYouTube:SPECIAL DISCOUNT ONETHA PRODUCTS FOR VIEWERS OF INTERVIEW: CODE:  SpecIEs25    25% DISCOUNT for your listenersBIO: Alexander Karp; ETHA Natural Botanicals Co-Founder andHead of DevelopmentAlexander Karp is a research engineer, entrepreneur, andco-founder of ETHA Natural Botanicals, a science-driven wellness company makingkratom a trusted, consistent, and convenient natural solution for energy, mood,and occasional discomfort. He combines analytical chemistry, supply chaintransparency, regulatory expertise, and consumer education to help people LiveFully and Thrive. On this episode, Alexander shares his journey discoveringlife-changing kratom, navigating global regulations, building ETHA, and hisvision for the future of natural wellness.LINKS: www.EthaNaturals.comwww.instagram.com/ethanaturals [@EthaNaturals]https://x.com/ethalivefullyPodcast: “Live Fully with Kratom”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-fully-with-kratom/id1648524277https://open.spotify.com/show/4lazF0b97uUuskRSPhk5k0https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3bf31c32-a81b-4697-9104-a26bb3128971/live-fully-with-kratomhttps://www.youtube.com/@ETHANaturalBotanicals/https://rumble.com/livefullywithkratom**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

#realconversations #singersongwriter #Canada #guitar#hospice #resilience #miracles #folk #countryCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMEET ABBY GRACE: “My most poignant, warm, introspective, andemotional interview (all these journalism years) with singer-songwriter AbbyGrace (in hospice care) and her new record label, producer Jesse Roads. Nearthe end of our interview, Abby said, “I've seen too many miracles not tobelieve in them.”  Hours later, this isstill reverberating. Thanks to Kayden Gordon for bringing Abby into my visionand now, soul. Today was a privilege to spend time with a remarkable soul, AbbyGrace. Last night I listened to her music and words for hours (her websitebelow). Totally enamored for real. Meaningful, provocative, gleeful, abundantlife, and elevation. As I've come to learn, Abby has lived a life with a guitarin her hands. Even now, in hospice care, she continues to shine with the samewarmth, humor, and musical magic that touch hearts. My time with Abby was notonly about music-it is about courage, creativity, and resilience, and thisbeautiful way she shares her light with the world. And Abby mentioned Peter,Paul, and Mary, which sealed the deal for me. Abby is a gift. You'll see.”Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs667 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**ABBY GRACE: Singer-Songwriter, (folk, country, easy); Words:courage, creativity, resilience, hospice; LIVE from Canada with Deer CityRecords Exec, JESSE ROADS.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XAf79Rsrx0BIO: Bio:  “Puttingthe living room back in the music” – Emmylou HarrisWhen Abby heard this saying, it spoke to her heart and soul,and her belief that music is made to be shared. Coupled with a strong visionthat music can bring peace to the world, her songs are her contribution to thiscause to which she is deeply committed.  Growing up in a small town in Northern Canada, Abby didn'thave a lot of access to the world of music and only latently decided to followher musical passion in 2013.  She taughtherself how to play guitar- a hand-built cigar box model to boot, and heroriginal material is unfailingly upbeat, jaunty and celebratory, projectinginclusive messages of hope and joy. On a visit to Nashville in 2014, Abby was discovered in alittle honky tonk bar open mic by Rojo Marlowe, who loved her songs and askedif she wanted to record them.  Always upfor fun and adventure, she said sure, and a recording artist was born.   Abby's debut release was the Abby's AmblingsEP (2016) The songs attracted the attention of circles within Nashville'spublishing and songwriting communities, and in turn that of Paul Bezooyen ofThe Hermit's Music on Vancouver Island, BC. As a consequence of The Hermits involvement, a second EP,Senses of the Sea -August  2017 wasThe next, and current step in her whimsical journey happenedwhen she met Juno nominated Marc Atkinson, LINKS  https://www.facebook.com/share/1DBNHWef3P/https://open.spotify.com/album/3uSIU48G2tVnGFKOJ1BF3R?si=WDo2ldFWQfaNjbccZeUF2ghttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mDb73UWdFsyFPfVeRhDUVBf30TkO-xOVQ&si=RiuMBJTAS46ra3fMhttps://abbygrace.bandcamp.com/album/boots-beer-blueshttps://www.abbygrace.ca/www.abbygrace.ca/epk**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #mentalhealth #psychologist #AI #trauma#podcasting CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet DR TARA CHALAKANI; “I marvel at the connectivity of theuniverse. Reasons to believe. Two weeks ago, I sent out a group email tohighlight fascinating interviews I've done on Conversations with Calvin. DrTara Chalakani replied. I interviewed Dr Tara, the CEO of Preferred BehavioralHealth Group here in New Jersey, about mental health several times. She hasthirty years of experience. Each time, she amazes with her depth, grasp,caring, and devotion. For me, a corporate 25-year veteran, few CEOs are hands-on,involved, and eager to give back as Dr. Tara. And mental health is a globalpandemic. Then a light bulb went incandescent. To talk to Dr. Tara about AI andmental health. It's consumptive. All through our everyday lives. We don't graspit because our world is changing every fifteen minutes. Scary. Dr Tara was soeager to chat. And we put this together fast. It's important. It's ourwell-being and our lives. And it's here and growing. Rarely do I invoke the“wow” word in one of my descriptions. Dr. Tara just got three “wows” for thischat on Mental Health, Promise, Illusion, and Responsibility. As I quipped, alittle less TikTok dancers and a little more Dr. Tara.  Have a nice day.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs668 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE **DR TARA CHALAKANI; AI & Mental Health- Promise,Illusion, and Responsibility; Psychologist & CEO, Preferred BehavioralHealth Group; LIVE from Central Jersey YouTube:LINK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tara-chalakani-943a4721/peacefulmindscounseling.com (Company)drtarachalakani.com (Personal)Preferred Behavioral Health:  https://www.preferredbehavioral.org/BIO: Dr. Tara A. Chalakani is a nationally recognizedhealthcare executive and transformational leader with over 30 years ofexperience spanning clinical, operational, private, and nonprofit sectors.Currently serving as CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group, she oversees a$39 million organization and 500 employees offering over 70 programs across NewJersey, advancing trauma-informed, integrated, accessible, and quality care.Dr. Tara is known for scaling complex systems into aligned,mission-driven organizations—bringing strategic clarity, culture change, andsustainable growth. She has held progressive leadership roles in healthcare,marketing, mental health, substance use, youth services, wellness and qualityintegration, and has successfully led enterprise-wide initiatives intrauma-informed transformation, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative caredelivery Dr. Tara blends evidence-based practice with authentic,heart-centered, servant leadership. She is a national thought leader frequentlyfeatured and forward facing on major media outlets and writes for Forbes onmental health and nonprofit leadership. She co-hosts the Welloff Podcast withiHeart Media, offering deep conversations on health, wealth, and living asuccessful, intentional life.Widely respected across industries, Dr. Tara is an activeboard member and advisor to national and state organizations in health,wellness, and education. She brings warmth, wisdom, and results to every spaceshe enters—whether serving clients, leading systems, mentoring femaleexecutives, or representing her work on the national stage.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #handcraft #transparency #India#PeaceCorps #artisans #supplychaiN #photographyCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartzMeet SARA OTTO: “Once again, gratitude to the universe forthe connectivity with SARA OTTO.  I liketo think that, after writing three books, teaching at Rutgers, working for therichest Italian in the world for 25 years, and interviewing over 400 peoplearound the world, I'm relatively worldly. (that word again) But not. Sarafilled my senses with a special awe. I didn't know NEST existed.  Wasn't “up” on the intricacies and necessityof supply chains. There are ethical handcraft standards and legions of amazing,handcrafted artisans all over the world. Their work is pure art and needsvisibility and transparency. Sara spoke of how their art and craft make for amore prosperous and beautiful world. I've been down for this. When mygrandchildren were born, we found handmade stuffed animals in South America.But NEST makes it a safer, better journey to market. Sara fascinates with herdepth, passion, and commitment. She was a Peace Corps volunteer in TOGO, workedfor Righteous Babe Records, lived in India for four years, and radiates socialimpact. Our interview. As good as it gets.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs656 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE** SARA OTTO; Chief Supply Chain Officer at NEST (connectingpeople, artistry & impact of craft); Peace Corp; Photography; State Univ.of NY: LIVE from BarcelonaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg5q9NvDXlYLINKS:  LinkedIn:Personal - www.linkedin.com/in/sara-otto Business - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nest-inc/Website https://www.buildanest.org/ethical-handcraftBIO:  Sara, Nest'sChief Supply Chain Officer, oversees the strategic partnerships andprogrammatic initiatives of the organization's supply chain-related portfolio.In this role, she drives the strategy, development, and execution of Nest'spioneering Ethical Handcraft Standard and comprehensive methodology program.She leads research initiatives to bring critical visibility and transparency toinformal supply chains. After residing in Varanasi, India, for 4 years, she hasgained a deep understanding of the specific needs and challenges that artisansand handworkers face, enabling her to create sustainable solutions for duediligence in this industry. Before that, Sara was a Small EnterpriseDevelopment Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo, assisting micro-enterprises andartisans. Graduating from the State University of New York at Buffalo in ArtsManagement and Marketing, Sara blends her passion for art and business. Hercareer began with Righteous Babe Records, where she worked for 9 years,eventually managing the company's performance and event venue. A dedicatedphotographer and traveler, Sara continues to explore the intersection ofcreativity, entrepreneurship, and social impact in her work and personalpursuits.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #author #screenwriter #actor #Castaway#industrialdesigner #OhioState #director #standupcomedyCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES with host CALVINSCHWARTZMeet MARK STEVEN PORRO: “Thinking about what to write aftermy interview with Mark. One word popped. Sonnet. Let me count the ways MarkSteven Porro amazed. A life beyond. A devoted son who became caretaker of his89-year-old mother. Yes, the word ‘Commode' is in his best-selling book title.More words. Stand-up comedian LA. Acting next to Tom Hanks in ‘Castaway' in theairplane crash scene. Hill Street Blues. The Ohio State University.Screenwriter. Residuals. South of France. Hospice.  Industrial designer. No particular order tothese words. But powerful stuff. To induce listeners. One illuminating,introspective, rare interview. Mark Steven Porro is an unforgettable force. ‘ACup of Tea on the Commode' is a must-read. We all have parents. I'll be back withMark when I finish the read.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs651  Interviews/Videos   9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and COMMENT**MARK STEVEN PORRO; Award Winning Designer; Writer; Director,Best Selling Author, “A Cup of Tea on the Commode” LIVE from South of Francewith host Calvin SchwartzYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWiqXlG-d4IBIO: Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, director,and now a best-selling, award-winning author. He has written lots of jokes,several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on theCommode—a sad, sweet, and funny debut memoir—chronicles his multitaskingadventures of filling his mother's last years with love, laughter, and joy.Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close.LINKS:Social Media links:https://acupofteaonthecommode.orghttps://www.facebook.com/teaonthehttps://www.facebook.com/markporrohttps://www.youtube.com/@acupofteaonthecommodehttps://twitter.com/teaonthehttps://www.instagram.com/a_cup_of_tea_on_the_commodehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/markporrohttps://www.pinterest.fr/acupofteaonthecommodehttps://www.tumblr.com/acupofteaonthecommodehttps://www.tiktok.com/@markstevenporrohttps://bsky.app/profile/markporro.bsky.social**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw

#realconversations #PTSD #soldier #reslience #redemption#author #trauma #literature CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted by CalvinSchwartz“Meet YISHAY ISHY RON, author, former soldier, and survivorof severe PTSD.  I was around, going toRutgers in the sixties, and saw our soldiers coming back from Vietnam with astrange condition, not defined yet, with an array of symptoms. PTSD becamedefined. A few years ago, I befriended ‘Cozmo,' a relatively recent formerMarine who left service with severe PTSD. I was beginning to learn and feel.Then last week, I Zoomed with Yishay; introduced to me by publisher, author AnnMarie Sabath. What enveloped me was Yishay's introspection, warmth, reality,pain, mission, honesty, humanity, creativity, former addiction, survival,shame, healing, resilience, redemption, authenticity, and depth. Swirlingaround like beams of light through a window shade was the notion of humanity.We're all just here on this globe. I threw those several words out there; mytakeaway from Yishay. Maybe yours. A powerful interview. And his new book ‘DOG'will surprise you, especially the narrator.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs652 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE YISHAY ISHY RON; Author, DOG;' Former soldier, PTSD;Resilience; Redemption.YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGTk9ZDgVbk&t=506sLinks : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yishay-ishi-ron-b2090594/Yishai Ishi Ron is an author, a former elite combat soldier,and a survivor of severe PTSD. Writing has been an essential part of hishealing journey, enabling him to channel deeply personal experiences into hiswork.His novel, Dog, is a powerful work of literary fiction thatdelves into trauma, resilience, and redemption. With his background as both asoldier and a psychology graduate, Ron brings authenticity and depth to hisstorytelling, making Dog both intensely personal and universally resonant.Originally written in Hebrew, Dog was translated intoEnglish by the highly regarded New York City-based translator, YardenneGreenspan. The Hebrew edition of Dog was long-listed for the Sapir Prize,Israel's most prestigious literary award.Ron's previous works in Hebrew include Holiday Apocalypse,which was nominated for the Geffen Award, and Vincent's Nose, a children's bookthat was adapted into an award-winning play.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw 

#realconversations #apartheid #careercoach #menopause#author #Australia #resilience #SouthAfricaCONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIESMeet WENDY ALEXANDER. “I've done 648 interviews/videos sincethe beginning of Conversations with Calvin. Even global. Africa, India, Europe,the Middle East. Wendy Alexander is in Melbourne. The time with Wendy is asimportant as I've ever had. Especially for you all. Why emphatic? Let me countthe ways. Her life began with apartheid in South Africa. Beyond emotions,listening to her. Her family moves to Australia. Soon, a gun is pointed at herhead during a robbery. A failed marriage and a baby. No home, no money.Desperate times. Her resilience is an enduring inspiration. Much more. Shethrives in the corporate world. But spiritually, meditatively, she knows shemust counsel people in their career search. Here's the HUGE importance for allof us. My thinking was expressed to Wendy. AI is changing our world every 15minutes. Many are going to need serious career help, and not just with onecareer. Multiple. Remember AI lurks. Wendy has a handle and grasp of careercoaching (with people all over). There's much more to Wendy. Yes, I love heraccent. Wendy endured early and intense menopause. She is outspoken andpassionate on that journey. She wrote “Internal Uprising” (on Amazon). It's hervoice and wisdom on midlife, menopause, and beyond. Enough said. A very specialWendy Alexander. And as I told her, one of my favorites, a thought-provokingmovie, ‘On the Beach,' takes place in Australia.”   Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs648 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**WENDY ALEXANDER: Storyteller of Survival, Menopause and Career Reinvention; from SouthAfrica & Apartheid to Australia; Author, ‘Internal Uprising;' LIVE fromMelbourne.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQVy872eABULinks: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyaalexander/BIO: Wendy Alexander is the author of Internal Uprising andfounder of Happy Career Hub. A survivor of apartheid, domestic violence andstarting over as a broke single mum in Australia, she rebuilt her life from theground up. Today she helps midlife women navigate menopause, career burnout andreinvention so they can create their own Career 2.0—the life they truly wantrather than the one they were told to settle for. Wendy's story is one ofresilience, humour and raw honesty and she brings both practical strategies andsoulful conversations to every stage she's on.**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

A #MONMOUTH County #Journalist NJ Discover (New Jersey) onthe Road#realconversations #countrymusic #radioindustry #CMAFest#GenZ  #TheKaydenGordonShow#Massachusetts CONVERSATIONS WITH CALVIN WE THE SPECIES hosted byCalvin  SchwartzMeet KAYDEN GORDON. “I began our interview thinking of oneword to describe this Gen Z, twenty-year-old radio broadcaster with a showsyndicated, airing on over 250 radio stations worldwide. Enigma. Indeed, Kaydenhas arrived. Stop. He is twenty and going to college. He is charming,passionate, and caring. He is twenty. I keep repeating myself. I worked for abillionaire. I learned a lot. And Kayden already possesses some of thosequalities and ethics that took me a quarter of a century to develop. Last time.He is twenty. We talked about the balance of being a student and growing amedia company. He supports indie artists. Loves country music. Advice.Challenges. I connected with Kayden months ago. His assignment is to get meinterviewed. So far, so good. And this interview with Kayden. A burgeoningenigma.  Fun stuff.” Calvinhttps://www.youtube.com/c/ConversationswithCalvinWetheSpecIEs650 Interviews/Videos  9200 SUBSCRIBERSGLOBAL Reach. Earth Life. Amazing People.  PLEASE SUBSCRIBE**KAYDEN GORDON; “From Teen Broadcaster to Industry Voice:Kayden Gordon's 5-Year Journey Building a Country Music Media Empire" LIVEfrom Massachusetts;  With host CalvinSchwartzYouTube:LINKS • Website: thekaydengordonshow.com• Email: kayden@thekaydengordonshow.com• Facebook: @thekaydengordonshow • Instagram: @the.kaydengordonshow• YouTube: The Kayden Gordon Show• LinkedIn: Kayden GordonBIO:  Kayden Gordon: ARadio Enthusiast & Multifaceted Industry LeaderPassionate DJ, Station Owner, Promotion Guru, and SalesSavvy And Overall Kind & Respected Individual In The Music Industry!I'm Kayden Gordon, and music is my lifeblood. As many wouldsay, music heals the mind and soul. With over five years in the industry, I'veworn many hats – from DJ and station owner to promotion director and saleswhiz. My journey began with a dream and a microphone, and it's led me to someincredible experiences:Hosting and Syndicating "The Kayden Gordon Show:Today's Best Country Mix" across 150+ online and FM stations, achievingtop ratings globally.Co-owning and managing Radio for a Cause LLC: running twoonline stations ("Spectrum 23.9") and owning "Kayden GordonRadio Network."Leading promotion projects for over 300 artists: putting mypassion for music to work through KJG Media and Promotions.Honing my sales and production skills: contributing to"Inside The Spectrum: A Look With-In Mental Health Talk Show" andcollaborating with renowned artists like John Krondes & The Elvis PresleyHit Making Team, and Kentucky Banchee.And I'm still learning! I'm constantly exploring newavenues, like my recent foray into programming with Simian and G-Selector.Connect with me, let's talk music:I'm eager to share my skills and learn from others.I'm passionate about connecting with like-minded individualsand collaborating on new projects.I believe music has the power to entertain, inform, andconnect communities.Let's turn up the volume on possibilities!**WE ARE ALSO ON AUDIOAUDIO “Conversations with Calvin; WE the SpecIEs”ANCHOR https://lnkd.in/g4jcUPqSPOTIFY https://lnkd.in/ghuMFeCAPPLE PODCASTSBREAKER https://lnkd.in/g62StzJGOOGLE PODCASTS https://lnkd.in/gpd3XfMPOCKET CASTS https://pca.st/bmjmzaitRADIO PUBLIC https://lnkd.in/gxueFZw  

Kyle MacLachlan starred as Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks and Charlotte's husband Trey in Sex and the City His new podcast is called “What are we even doing?”Kyle Talks: -His podcast and how does he like it compared to acting-"That was such a wonderful experience working on Sex & the City.  We shot in New York City, no better place to film.  And I worked with some amazing people""-Playing Ray Manzarek in Oliver Stone's "The Doors"- To subscribe to The Pete McMurray Show Podcast just click here

After a cancelled flight, three planes, and a lot of sweat (literal and metaphorical), Damian finally made it to Tales of the Cocktail 2025 in New Orleans — and lived to tell the tale... barely.In this slightly foggy, totally unfiltered solo episode, he shares his jet-lagged recap of the biggest cocktail event on the planet. From Speed Rack chaos and legendary frozen Irish coffees at Erin Rose to Buckfast cocktails, light-up ice cubes, and back massages courtesy of Campari — it's all here in glorious, semi-chronological detail.Expect stories about Team Ireland's iconic takeover, wild brand parties, heartfelt shoutouts to bar world legends, and a curtain call at Pig & Punch. This one's a love letter to the industry and the people who make it so damn fun.

This episode features Deborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, inconversation with host Chuck Tuck. The discussion centers on practical strategies for improvingdaily happiness, overcoming negativity, and making positive choices. Deborah shares insightsfrom her book and personal journey, emphasizing the importance of mindset, nutrition, self-care,and small daily decisions in creating a more joyful life. The Power of Perspective3. Daily Decisions and Self-Responsibility4. Nutrition and Mood5. Self-Care and Community6. Practical Tips and ToolsSummary of the Podcast Episode: Deborah Mallow on "Amazing People, AmazingThings"Deborah and Chuck discuss the concept of negativity bias—how our brains are wired tofocus on the negative—and the importance of reframing thoughts. Deborah explains thatunderstanding the science behind our mindset can empower us to make better choices andcultivate positive patterns .The conversation highlights how everyday decisions shape our mood and outlook. Deborahshares her philosophy: happiness is a choice, and small, conscious decisions throughout theday can lead to fewer "days that suck" and more days filled with joy .Deborah, drawing from her own experience and research, discusses the role of nutrition inmental well-being. She advocates for moderation, mindful eating, and being a lifelonglearner about what makes us feel good, emphasizing that even simple changes can boostmood and energy .The episode explores the importance of self-care, from sleep and exercise to surroundingoneself with positive people. Deborah encourages setting boundaries with negativeinfluences and prioritizing relationships that uplift and energize us .7. Embracing Mistakes and Growth8. Book Overview and Takeaways9. Closing Thoughts and ResourcesWelcome to "Amazing People, Amazing Things" with your host Chuck Tuck! In thisuplifting episode, Chuck sits down with Deborah Mallow—author, coach, and selfproclaimed "ray of sunshine"—to explore the secrets behind living a happier, morefulfilling life. Deborah shares practical steps from her new book, Six Steps to Fewer DaysThat Suck, and opens up about her own journey from burnout to positivity. Tune in forscience-backed tips on flipping the script on negativity, the surprising impact of nutritionon your mood, and simple daily decisions that can transform your outlook. Whetheryouʼre feeling stuck or just want more joy in your day, this episode is packed withinspiration and actionable advice to help you make every day a little brighter .In this episode of "Amazing People, Amazing Things," host Chuck Tuck welcomesDeborah Mallow, author of Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck. Together, they dive intothe science of happiness, the power of perspective, and the daily choices that shape ourwell-being. Deborah offers practical strategies for overcoming negativity, improving selfcare, and building positive routines—from mindful eating to gratitude collages andmorning affirmations. Listeners will walk away with easy-to-implement tips and a renewedsense of possibility. If youʼre ready to get unstuck and embrace more joy, thisconversation is for you .Deborah shares actionable ideas from her book, such as creating a gratitude collage or a"smile jar" filled with happy quotes. She stresses the value of small rituals and routines—likemorning affirmations—to start the day on a positive note .Both Deborah and Chuck reflect on the inevitability of mistakes, viewing them asopportunities for growth rather than failures. Deborah reframes setbacks as "education andgrowth," encouraging listeners to be gentle with themselves and keep striving forimprovement .visit: www.thedailydesicions.comvisit: www.ChucksChatHub.comvisit: 6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck - https://amzn.to/443l12U

Let's talk about what no one's really saying out loud...Dating isn't just exhausting—it's emotionally depleting.We've gone way past dating fatigue and straight into relationship burnout.More and more amazing, intentional people are quietly stepping back.Not because they've given up on love…But because they're tired of a system that feels like it's working against them.Here's what's really happening:– Dating apps have turned connection into a game– Men and women don't even understand each other anymore– Power dynamics have shifted, and no one knows the rules– Vulnerability is rare, trust is fragile, and the whole thing feels… offSo people are opting out.Not out of bitterness—but out of exhaustion.And honestly? I get it.In this week's podcast episode, I'm getting real about why dating is no longer working—and why so many people are quietly walking away.And yes… I've been working on something behind the scenes.I'm sharing it TODAY—and I believe it's going to change everything.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comWelcome back to BeQuranic.Today is Thursday, which means it's time for Tafsir Thursday — where we reflect on how to live the Qur'an in practical, everyday ways. At BeQuranic, we're not diving into academic depth or technical tafsir debates. Instead, we focus on action:BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work,…

Found an emotional and powerful post from Inky Johnson (@inkyjohnson)  where he brought up the fact that we don't hear too much about - “Amazing souls don't just happen.”  I think we all know people that can be called “beautiful souls”. People that just do good things. They encourage, are kind, help others, are giving, full of compassion and encouragement for others. Inky brings up the fact that they just don't happen. They come from spots in life that had tough moments, heartbreak, pain, suffering, etc.  This is a great reminder for us to not only look for & acknowledge these people that we are blessed to have in life, but to also be one ourselves for others. The world needs this more than ever!  Thanks for listening.  Please take a few moments to subscribe & share this with someone, also leave a 5 Star rating on Apple Podcasts and ITunes or other services where you find this show.  Find me on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/   on Twitter / “X”:  @coachtosuccess   and on Instagram at:  @coachjohndaly  - My YouTube Channel is at: Coach John Daly.   Email me at: CoachJohnDalyPodcast@gmail.com     You can also head on over to https://www.coachtoexpectsuccess.com/ and get in touch with me there on my homepage along with checking out my Top Book list too.  Other things there on my site are being worked on too.  Please let me know that you are reaching out to me from my podcast.  

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Dr. Deborah Adamy has been committed to her meaningful 38 year career in advocacy,  healing and activism. She has advocated for the rights of the most vulnerable, counseled people from all walks of life, developed curriculum, trained social workers and educators, coordinated research projects, ran groups and facilitated workshops. She cares deeply for humanity and believes we are capable of reducing our daily suffering, finding deeper meaning and purpose in our lives, and living more fully into our potential. Listen to Deborah Podcast   PHILOSOPHY Deborah is a holistic psycho-spiritual therapist, who encourages her clients to live from love rather than fear, be guided by their intuitive inner wisdom, and integrate trust, compassion, and empowerment into their daily lives. When she began her private therapeutic practice over 30 years ago, Deborah was compelled to incorporate a holistic approach, understanding that the integration of body-mind-spirit enriches our health and well-being.  She embodies this belief by caring wisely for her body, mind, and spirit. Deborah values and brings consciousness to nutrition, physical exercise and vitality, a thirst for knowledge and wisdom, and her ever-growing spiritual practices.  EDUCATION Deborah completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from The California Institute of Human Sciences in Encinitas, CA; received her masters degree from Hunter College School of Social Work in NYC; graduated Magna Cum Lade with a BA in Psychology and Teaching Certification in elementary and special education from College of New Rochelle, NY; and earned her LMT at The Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in NYC, having studied eastern and western massage modalities. She is also an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND From high school through the early years following college, Deborah taught modern and jazz dance to children, teens and adults. People would question how she could have two seemingly distinct jobs: dance teacher and social worker. For Deborah there was not such a disconnect, whether teaching dance or teaching communication skills, both helped people believe in themselves and build confidence. Deborah began her social work career in the early 80s empowering minority women to enter the work force with confidence, assertiveness and effective job skills. She worked in school-based drug prevention programs, counseling teenagers and families and later running parenting workshops throughout Brooklyn and Queens, NY.  She was a consultant for numerous organizations providing presentations, trainings, staff development workshops, retreats, clinical case conferences, curriculum development, professional development and strategic planning for counselors, educators, social workers, and policy makers. In addition, Deborah worked at a community-based health center, integrating medical and educational services for the most vulnerable. She was hired by Yale University's Consultation Center to direct innovative, comprehensive programs in high-risk middles schools (healthy decision-making curriculum, peer leadership, peer mediation, parent support groups and community organizing collaboration). Deborah coordinated a federally funded research project through Hunter College School of Social Work (HCSSW), focused on effective child welfare practices. Following that research project, she became the Director of Training at HCSSW's National Resource Center for Permanency Planning, helping to improve policy and practices in child welfare throughout the country. Deborah has developed a thriving private practice in Psychotherapy working with children, teenagers, and adults, individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. Over a decade ago, Deborah did an internship with Hospice, where she discovered her natural comfort with the dying process. 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