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Better Place Project with Steve Norris

206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratings

It started out with a simple question: How can we help make our world a better place? We’re holding this space for conversations about all the things, big and small, that we can do to create impactful changes in our lives and in our communities. Join host Steve Norris as he interviews inspirational thought-leaders, scientists, spiritual leaders, best selling authors, life-coaches, psychologists and more, from every corner of the planet who are doing extraordinary things to brighten our world. Along with a weekly dose of inspiration, each episode will leave you with valuable nuggets to help you live a healthier, happier, more purposeful life. Come be a part of the journey!

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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Into Your New LIfe!

March 21, 2024 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

In this episode, I talk about the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zones.   Every time, throughout my life, when I've taken a big chance, challenged myself to do something I didn't want to do, or taken a huge leap of faith, it ended up working out wonderfully in the end.   So then I thought “I wonder if there’s any research around the benefits of stepping out of one’s comfort zone?  And as it turns out, there is a ton of research out there.  And it’s pretty stinking fascinating.   So...

Ayahuasca: My Plant Medicine Journey to the Costa Rican Jungle

March 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

In this week’s solo episode, I’m going to pull back the curtain on Ayahuasca – I’m going to talk about what it actually is, why I felt called to do it, why it’s not for everyone (I want to say that right up front), at least perhaps not right now in your life, and I’m going to share intimate details about my experience traveling to the rainforest of Costa Rica for an ayahuasca plant medicine retreat, consisting of 3 ayahuasca ceremonies.  And I’ll tell you right now, it was one of the most in...

DavidJi, Master of Meditation: Transform the World by Transforming Yourself.

February 13, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

Davidji is an internationally recognized meditation expert, stress-management counselor, corporate trainer and author of the award-winning Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation, and of the upcoming book on managing your stress through meditation: Destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, Lasting Fulfillment, and Peace of Mind. He created the 21-day meditation challenge, and his voice can be heard on more than 300 guided meditati...

Donald Trump: The Most Dangerous Man in the History of the United States and What We Can Do About It.

February 06, 2024 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

How can we create a better world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren,  if we make poor choices in the person who is to lead us? Donald J. Trump is the biggest threat to democracy in the history of the United States.  He is now leading Joe Biden in the polls and if he ends up being re-elected, the United States may never be the same again. In this episode, Steve breaks down the reasons why, with the "Big Lie," 4 criminal indictments and 91 charges, authoritarian wanna be Dict...

Debra & Dr. Robert Maldonado on Facing Your Shadow, Imposter Syndrome, Archetypes, & Collective Unconsciousness

January 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In this week's episode, Steve sits down with Debra Berndt Maldonado and Dr. Robert Maldonado to talk about all things Jungian Psychology including the importance of doing shadow work, tips for facing your shadow, imposter syndrome and how to overcome it, the power of spiritual goals, accessing you inner archetype, the difference between our personal unconscious and collective unconscious, what we can learn from our dreams and so much more! Debra Berndt Maldonado CCHT, CMJCI, is the CEO of C...

Debra & Dr. Robert Maldonado on Imposter Syndrome, Facing Your Shadow, Archetypes, & Collective Unconsciousness

January 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

In this week's episode, Steve sits down with Debra Berndt Maldonado and Dr. Robert Maldonado to talk about all things Jungian Psychology including the importance of doing shadow work, tips for facing your shadow, imposter syndrome and how to overcome it, the power of spiritual goals, accessing you inner archetype, the difference between our personal unconscious and collective unconscious, what we can learn from our dreams and so much more! Debra Berndt Maldonado CCHT, CMJCI, is the CEO of C...

9 Tips for Creating Joy in Your Life

January 23, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of cultivating joy. Yet, it is in those moments of shared laughter, the simple pleasures that bring a smile, that we find resilience and strength. Joy is a transformative force, capable of turning mundane days into extraordinary memories. The importance of joy extends beyond mere happiness; it nurtures our mental and emotional health. It acts as a remedy for stress, a balm for the soul in times of advers...

Orgasms, Tantra Sex and the Benefits of Sleeping Naked, with Intimacy Coach Magda Kay

January 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

In this week's episode, Steve sits down with intimacy expert, Tantra Teacher, and Relationship Coach, Magda Kay to talk about all things sex.    Magda has written a brand new book titled No More Faking it: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Love, Pleasure and Fulfillment She Deeply Desires – And Steve & Magda leave nothing on the table in this conversation.  They talk about tantra sex, orgasms, why some women aren’t having orgasms and how to fix that, They talk about F Power, what that means an...

Intimacy Coach Magda Kay: Orgasms, Tantra Sex and the Benefits of Sleeping Naked!

January 16, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

In this week's episode, Steve sits down with intimacy expert, Tantra Teacher, and Relationship Coach, Magda Kay to talk about all things sex.    Magda has written a brand new book titled No More Faking it: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Love, Pleasure and Fulfillment She Deeply Desires – And Steve & Magda leave nothing on the table in this conversation.  They talk about tantra sex, orgasms, why some women aren’t having orgasms and how to fix that, They talk about F Power, what that means an...

Activist and Author, Dr. Terence Lester - All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, Part 2

January 09, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MB

Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. He’s known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. His awareness campaigns have been featured on MLK50, CNN, Good Morning America, Essence Magazine, TEDx, TVONE, Creative Mor...

Favorite Holiday Traditions from BBP Guests: Encore Presentation from 2021

December 19, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MB

In this Encore Presentation of a Special Edition Holiday Episode from 2021, we compiled responses from 18 different guests of the podcast this year who answered the question "What is your favorite holiday tradition?" We received so many wonderful answers from all across the board, and even a few holidays and traditions that we've never heard of, from different cultures around the world. You'll here answers from Anaise and Carine Kanimba (Daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, real life hero of th...

Holiday Episode: Steve & Erin's Christmas Memories - Encore Presentation from 2020

December 13, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

In this Holiday / Christmas Bonus Episode from 2020, Erin & I chat about our own holiday traditions growing up and what we look forward to the most about the holidays. We even take a trip down memory lane and listen to clips of some Norris original Christmas songs from the 90s and early 2000s. That’s right, we have our own Christmas album. Hehe! Pour yourself some eggnog or hot cocoa and enjoy this holiday special! To stay connected with Better Place Project and for updates and behind the s...

Feel Good Friday! Daniel Blevins: Stand In Pride, a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ+ Community - Encore Presentation

November 10, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MB

Daniel Blevins is a salon owner, social media influencer, LGBTQ+ advocate, activist and founder of Stand In Pride.  Daniel and his husband of 22 years reside in rural East Tennessee. He’s a proud father of two children and three grandchildren. Daniel founded the Facebook group Stand In Pride in early 2021, the group has since grown to over 60k members, with members in over 70 countries. The success of the group has gained national and international recognition in news publications including...

Israel-Hamas War: I've Picked a Side - It's Not What You Think

October 31, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In a world that often seems divided by lines drawn in blood and conflict, I find myself at a crossroads. The Israel-Gaza conflict, a longstanding and painful struggle, has once again erupted into headlines and social media feeds. As the world debates and takes sides, I have taken a side.  I have made my choice, but it's not a choice between Israelis and Palestinians. It's an altogether different choice. The Israel-Gaza conflict is a deeply complex and emotional issue that has defied resolut...

Discovering Inner Wisdom: Lessons from "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda

October 24, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

This week on the podcast, I talk about a book I’ve recently read that I’ve been wanting to read for years, and I finally put in my queue and read it.  It’s a legendary book called Autobiography of a Yogi by the one and only Paramahansa Yogananda.  Steve Jobs was so inspired by this book that he gave hundreds of copies of it away at his funeral in 2011.  This episode is my humble attempt to share some pearls of wisdom or top takeaways that I got from the book, which is chock full of precious...

Dr. Kyra O'Keeffe on Love: the Direct Experience of Our Shared Being - Encore Presentation

October 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Dr. Kyra O’Keeffe, PhD, is an educator and speaker who celebrates love, or the direct experience of our shared being.  She earned her masters degree in Educational Neuroscience at Harvard University and her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences at Stanford University, where she studied ego—or “the performance of the separate self”—in the American educational system. She then taught at Stanford, before leaving to pursue her own spiritual aims more fully. In 2019, she met Francis Lucille and Rupert ...

Steve's Top 7 Tips for Staying Younger

October 10, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

This is my birthday week, so, I’ve decided to do an episode on my top tips for staying young.   When I decided to do this episode, I googled “Tips for staying younger….” And I couldn’t believe it.  Virtually every article was about how to LOOK younger.  Good Housekeeping has 19 ways to LOOK younger, readers digest has 47 simple ways to look younger, and they all talk about “use this skin cream, this moisturizer, this sun screen, take supplements, use this hair conditioner etc.  It’s all abo...

Activist and Author, Dr. Terence Lester - All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, Part 1

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

I am so honored to have Dr. Terence Lester back to chat about his thought-provoking new book, All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. In this Part 1, Steve & Terence cover topics such as: Terence's near fatal auto accident His receiving his Ph.D. The inspiring story that was the impetus for launching Love Beyond Walls Dismantling unrecognized prejudice "The Talk" that Terence and other black parents have to have with their children Steve shares ...

Katerina Satori: Walking the Path of your Soul

September 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

This week’s episode is a very special one with  @katerina.Satori Katerina’s ultimate devotion is to evolutionary consciousness. Her work is focused on guiding visionary leaders to stand fully in this devotion, too, through transcending stuck attachments, embodying their genius, and ascending into ecstatic co-creation with life. After moving to the USA at age 23 with $3 in her pocket, she worked towards the spiritual initiation that would forever shape her devotion, and anchor her mission. ...

Quentin Decamp: Relationship Coach, Therapist & Healing Teacher (Encore Presentation)

September 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

This week we bring you an encore presentation of our August, 2022 interview with Relationship Coach, Therapist & Healing Teacher, Quentin Decamp. In this conversation, we chatted about childhood trauma, commitment fears, wounded inner child work, anxious partners, avoidant partners, trauma bonds, toxic relationships, twin flames, healing via somatic breathwork and meditation,  and so much more..  Quentin is an embodied relationship coach, somatic therapist and breathwork facilitator. He is...

5 Steps to Finding Your Purpose: Solo Episode

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

Join us on a transformative journey where we explores the profound quest of finding your true purpose. Steve will guide us through the maze of self-discovery, humor, and enlightenment as we uncover the magic of purpose. Discover why finding your purpose can be utterly life-changing, like unlocking a treasure chest within yourself. We'll dive into the six steps that lead you to your life's most exciting story, your "why," and your compass for navigating life's seas. Prepare for an adventure...

Lisa Tully: Holistic Animal Healing - How Healing Our Pets and Healing Ourselves Are Intertwined

September 05, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MB

Anyone who has ever had a dog will agree, that the old expression “A dog is man’s best friend” absolutely holds true. For thousands of years we have domesticated and welcomed dogs, and other pets into our lives…they become a part of our family.  We develop deep, meaningful bonds with our loyal companions.   Therefore, when they become sick, or have been traumatized, we desperately want to heal them.  As a professional animal healer from Ireland, Lisa Tully has an international practice work...

Unlocking Lasting Happiness: The Top 10 Ways to Live a Happier Life!

August 29, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MB

Happiness, that elusive state of contentment and joy, has captivated human minds for centuries. Philosophers, poets, and psychologists have all sought to understand its nature and uncover the secrets to attaining it. While the pursuit of happiness might seem like an individual journey, modern science has revealed certain universal keys that can unlock this cherished emotion. So I wanted to bring to you with this week's episode, my top ten keys to happiness…AND, I back it up with scientific r...

Charlsey Childers: Unleashing Your Inner Confidence - How to Build Self-Worth and Achieve Your Dreams

August 22, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week,  I’ve got another incredible guest, Charlsey Childers! Charlsey is a North Carolina raised self worth and confidence coach for big dreamers and high achievers looking to align with the fullness of who they are so they can achieve the level of success and impact that they deeply deserve. Just a few years ago, she was running around and running herself to the ground trying to do it all: build her Project Management career, raise a family, and be who everyone wanted her to be. Unti...

Enneagram Ashton: Change Your LIfe by Better Understanding Yourself and Others

August 15, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, better known as Anneagram Ashton is an author, public speaker, Community Psychologist, and certified Enneagram educator.  Ashton helps people strengthen their relationships and become the best versions of themselves through the framework of the Enneagram. Enneagram Ashton was created after Ashton discovered how impactful the Enneagram can be in understanding yourself and others. As someone who loves to help others (aka an undeniable Enneagram 2), Ashton considers it a...

Lucas Salame: The New Age Sage Applying Old Wisdom to a Modern World

August 08, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Lucas Salame had an awakening experience from being faced with a life or death choice: To keep following the path of a drug addict or pull himself out of the darkness.  After a series of personal challenges, including being placed on over eight psychiatric medications and attempting suicide due to the side effects, coupled with fighting the stigma of being labeled bipolar, Lucas finally committed himself to a life of inner work by addressing his internal wounds through deep contemplation, pr...

History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 5 - Culturia

August 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MB

Welcome to the final chapter in this series, part 5, Culturia, which brings us right up to the arrival of humanity on planet earth.  Dr. Blundell walks us through how creatures began to move…and how “Simply moving from one spot to another offered a whole new way of seeing the world.”  We chat about what happened upon the arrival of Neanderthals and homosapians, and how the earth Earth has endowed us with our capacity to do art precisely so that we may feel our intrinsic belonging, and conne...

History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 4 - Animalia

July 25, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

This week we bring you Part 4 of History of the Cosmos: Animalia, where things are really starting to happen here on earth after millions of years of being frozen solid.  We talk more about this cool little lipid membrane that, as Dr. Blundell says, “will be an essential element of all life on our planet.  It lets the world flow into us and out of us in the relationships that sustain us.” Plants begin to evolve, animals arrive, we talk about the connection between the salt in the oceans and...

History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 3 - Earthea

July 18, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MB

How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos.  But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe.  This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected.  Nature has intelligence; A magnificent, sublime, complex intelligence that science is just now beginning to understand.  What would it be like if we...

History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 2 - Celestia

July 11, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos.  But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe.  This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected.   Nature has intelligence; A magnificent, sublime, complex intelligence that science is just now beginning to understand.  What would it be like if w...

History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 1 - Primordia

July 04, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos.  But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe.  This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected.   You see, nature has intelligence; A magnificent, sublime, complex intelligence that science is just now beginning to understand.  What would it be ...

Daniel Maté: "The Myth of Normal - Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture" - Encore Presentation

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Encore Presentation of my Interview with Daniel Mate from November of 2022:  After reading his game-changing book "The Myth of Normal," it was such an honor to have Co-Writer Daniel Maté on the show to do a deep dive on trauma, sickness and health and the mind/body connection.   Daniel and I chat about how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescript...

Daniel Maté: "The Myth of Normal - Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture" - Encore Performance

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Encore Presentation of my Interview with Daniel Mate from November of 2022:  After reading his game-changing book "The Myth of Normal," it was such an honor to have Co-Writer Daniel Maté on the show to do a deep dive on trauma, sickness and health and the mind/body connection.   Daniel and I chat about how in Western countries that pride themselves on their healthcare systems, chronic illness and general ill health are on the rise. Nearly 70 percent of Americans are on at least one prescript...

The Power of Mindset: Vash Tomanec’s Journey from Uber Eats Driver to 7 Figures

June 20, 2023 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Vash Tomanec, who went from being an Uber Eats driver to achieving 7-figure success. Vash, the founder of Mindtrepreneur, shares his experiences and insights on mastering mindset for entrepreneurial success. Vash Tomanec embarked on his transformational journey with Mindtrepreneur, a venture aimed at helping 1 million entrepreneurs achieve fulfillment and joy in their lives by mastering their mindset. He reveals that just three years a...

Seasonal Changes and the Human Psyche

June 13, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of seasonal changes on the human psyche and discuss strategies to alleviate the effects on mood and promote well-being. We begin by understanding how seasonal variations influence our biological clock, hormonal balance, and neurotransmitter activity, directly affecting our mood. The reduction in daylight hours during winter disrupts the natural production of serotonin, leading to feelings of lethargy, sadness, and a decrease in overall well-bei...

Psychotherapist Monica Haughey: Engaging Our Creativity to Live Our Best Life

June 06, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this week's episode, Steve spends some time with Monica Haughey, a Transformational Coach and Psychotherapist, to explore the topic of creativity and its transformative power in our lives. The conversation begins with the question, "What is a creative entrepreneur?" Monica shares her insights into the concept of creative entrepreneurship and sheds light on the unique qualities and mindset of individuals who combine creativity with entrepreneurial endeavors. She explains how creative entr...

Hema Vyas: Healing the Silent Heartache of High Achievers

May 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

In Hema's second appearance on the show, Steve and Hema chat further about what it means get out of your head and tap into your "Heart Intelligence," and the impact that can have on your life. Other topics discussed include: *  The heart's electrical field (Did you know that it's electrical field is stronger than your brain's * Why leaders should use heart intelligence * The heartache of high achievers * What is a heart-centered workplace? * Societal problems such as misinformation and...

6 Ways to Hit the Reset Button and Super-Charge Your Life!

May 23, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

I am back from a 1-month hiatus after needing to take some time off and hit the proverbial reset button. In this episode, I share my 6 favorite ways to reset your life when you’re in a funk and just can’t seem to come out of it.  I packed my bags and headed to Nantucket Island, disconnected from social media, got out in nature and learned a few things, which sent me back to California with a new perspective. Please share in the comments your best trick for getting out of a rut.  We’ve all ...

Barry Nicolaou, Author of Move the Mountain: Intention Reset

April 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

The one and only Barry Nicolaou is back on the show again!!  This time we talk about his new book “Move the Mountain: Intention Reset,” where Barry talks about how to manifest exactly what we want in life, and the obstacles we all put in place that slow the process down.  In this clip, We chat about the importance of releasing the timing of what it is that we want.  Just as we can’t tell the universe to make the flower open up when we want it to, (it will open up when the timing is just righ...

Christy Harrison: The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being

April 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS is a journalist, registered dietitian, and certified intuitive eating counselor. She’s the author of The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being (coming in April 2023) and Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating. Christy is also the coauthor, with psychotherapist Judith Matz, of The Making Peace with Food Card Deck.  Christy is the producer...

Relationship Coach & Teacher Jillian Turecki on Revolutionizing Our Relationship with Ourself - Encore Presentation

April 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Encore presentation of our #1 downloaded episode of all time!!! In this episode, Relationship Coach and Teacher, Jillian Turecki and I talk all things relationships.  We start off with Jillian sharing a little about her childhood and what led up to her finding her passion in the world of relationships.  Jillian shares some hardships she went through during her "dark night of the soul," from the breakup of her marriage to her mother's diagnosis with stage 4 lung cancer. We chatted about the...

Why Truth and Accountability Matter in a Better World

March 28, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this solo episode, titled “Why Truth and Accountability Matter in a Better World,” I share my thoughts on the declining value of truth in our society and how imperative it is that, if we are truly trying to build a better world, we need to reclaim truth and accountability as necessary pillars supporting our foundation. As Winston Churchill said, "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on.” Join me on this episode as I talk about the mind-numbi...

Dr. Rich Blundell Returns! Science, Spirituality, Religion and Falling Back in Love with the Earth

March 21, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Back by popular demand, I am so stoked to have Dr. Rich Blundell back on the show for a 3rd time!  In this clip, he’s talking about how when i asked ChatGPT how to make the world a better place, it got it all wrong.  It’s not about doing “things,” but changing our thoughts and perspective.  “We need to change the way in which we identify the lands that we live on, the air that we breathe, the planet that we inhabit.  Then those other problems not only solve themselves, they become non-proble...

Ryan Zofay: From Childhood Trauma to Success with Purpose

March 14, 2023 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Ryan Zofay is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He teaches personal development strategies that measurably improve performance, connection and mindset. Using the teachings of his own successes and failures, Ryan has a unique ability to facilitate deep change for individuals and organizations. Ryan Zofay is the founder of We Level Up Treatment Centers and Personal Development Events. We Level Up produces a liberation from the mental chains that bind us, and enable us to oper...

Solo Episode: More ChatGPT and Guest News & Updates

March 08, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MB

For this week’s solo episode I do a quick update on exciting things that are going on with past guests, as well as an update to last month’s solo episode about ChatGPT. Topics/Guests included are: * Carine and Anaise Kanimba, daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of the Movie Hotel Rwanda who has been falsely imprisoned in Rwanda for 922 days! You can support Paul’s cause by ordering a T-shirt like the one I’m wearing in the pic above at PaulR.org * The last slave ship Clotilda.  Over ...

Zach Skow: From "90 Days to Live" to Marley's Mutts! Encore Presentation

February 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

Zach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull  from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out. ​When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omnipresent affection, and “today can be the best day of our life” mentality which helped Zach live again. ​When Zach contemplated suicide, Marley...

"Am I Going to Be OK?" Certified Divorce Coach Glenn Crawford

February 21, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

We had a good laugh over this story.  This week’s guest, my good friend Glenn Crawford, who played on the ASU Football Team during their undefeated 12-0 season, tells the story of his wife thinking that he was a “white receiver” back in the day. 😂 But nowadays, Glenn is known more for his work helping people with their financial needs, especially those who happen to be going through something that they never thought they’d have to deal with:  Divorce. But Glenn is way more than a wealth ma...

"Am I Going to Be OK?" Certified Divorce Financial Planner Glenn Crawford

February 21, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

We had a good laugh over this story.  This week’s guest, my good friend Glenn Crawford, who played on the ASU Football Team during their undefeated 12-0 season, tells the story of his wife thinking that he was a “white receiver” back in the day. 😂 But nowadays, Glenn is known more for his work helping people with their financial needs, especially those who happen to be going through something that they never thought they’d have to deal with:  Divorce. But Glenn is way more than a wealth ma...

ChatGPT: Poetry and Music or the End of Humanity?

February 14, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Have you heard about ChatGPT yet?  If not, you need to know about it.  It is a brand new world of artificial intelligence and we better pay attention to it or we could very well pay a price. in this short solo episode, I break it down for you, show you the awesome capability that it has, but also present the very real concerns that we all need to take very seriously. This is some powerful technology that needs to be respected.  If we can harness it properly, it can be of huge benefit to ma...

Chloé Valdary of Theory of Enchantment on Compassionate Anti-Racism

February 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

What a remarkable conversation I had with the truly remarkable Chloé’ Valdary! Chloé’s insights and teachings on anti-racism that she’s bringing to the world via her organization Theory of Enchantment, are game-changing, yet at their core, are simply based on unity and love. The curriculum of Theory of Enchantment is rooted in 3 guiding principles: 1) Treat people like human beings, not political abstractions 2) Criticize to uplift and empower, never to tear down or destroy. 3) Root eve...