The Douglas Robbins Show
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -Topics on the show range from writing to publishing to life and the individual. I welcome politics, spirituality, creativity, healing, public policy, economics, environmental, and astronomical, anything in the realm of learning, humanity, and its expansion. Anything that touches the human condition.
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#71 - Authentic Branding with DP Knudten
August 10, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBDP Knudten is the creator and host of the NONFICTION BRAND podcast. Is there honesty in branding? Should there be? Yes, as per DP Knudten, authenticity makes all the difference. As a 30-year veteran of advertising and branding, he's pretty much seen it all. His nonfiction philosophy is outlined in his latest book "NONFICTION BRAND—Discover, craft and communicate the 'completely true / completely you' brand you already are." DP’s worked on some of the biggest brands in the business in...
#70 - Bird of Paradise author Emily Johnson
July 27, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSend us a Text Message. When Emily was 13, her mother was diagnosed with advanced stage Ovarian Cancer. Shortly after, her mother began writing the novel, Bird of Paradise. For years her mother had lost herself in a world of creation, never letting anyone read what she'd written. Sadly, in December of 2012, after years of recurrences, setbacks, surgeries, and rounds of chemotherapy, she passed away at the age of 63 . Bird of Paradise was left unfinished. Shortly after her passing, Emily ...
#69 - Do We Really Want To Agree With Each Other?
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBSend us a Text Message. How often are we in a situation where agreeing seems like the better move? But by doing so, we betray ourselves. Is agreeing to fit in what we all want? Then we'll all want and be and think the same things. Support the Show.
#68 - Art as a Super Power w/ Michaell Magrutsche
June 20, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Michael Magrutsche is a creativity/art researcher that looks for art/creativity's true values outside of any system. He believes art and creativity raise the awareness of our limitless human potential instead of instilling limitations with man-made systems. He believes humans need something very different right now because we are in a consciousness-crisis. There is nothing more to do but to become conscious- to become the best YOU and therefore become limitlessnes...
#67 - Published Teen Author - Sarah Humpherys
June 16, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBSend us a Text Message. As a nationally published teenage author, Sarah will inspire and entertain people to follow their own dreams and to live their own life no matter their circumstances or obstacles in their way. Her dogged determination helped her get this book published and even went to farmers markets to sell it. Sarah lives in Lehi, Utah and is a die hard fantasy nerd that can’t stop talking about dragons and anime. She's trying to get through her senior year of high school by cr...
#66 - Novel Competition Judge with Winning Writers - Annie Mydla
June 13, 2022 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Annie has read almost 6000 books in the last 6 years. Yes, 6000 books! She loves her job as competition judge and it shows in how darn happy she is. She even read one of mine which was pretty interesting. If you are writer and want to learn more from this industry insider, take a listen. You can find her at winningwriters.com Support the Show.
#65 - The Writing Life
May 19, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MBSend us a Text Message. How many times have you wanted to walk away? Rejection? Doubts? There is something more powerful than both of those to help you keep walking the path. I hope this helps. Check out my books and podcast at douglasrobbinsauthor.com Support the Show.
#64 - Follow Your Bliss with Vance Neudorf
May 11, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Vance Neudorf follows a creed that no matter what your hand finds to do, you should throw yourself at it and enjoy every minute of the experience. Don't waste your time with complex personal plans, get moving and do something. He spent 8 summers planting trees and in the end planted over half a million. His personal core values of Community, Celebration and Creativity are guided by his Creativity Manifesto and he creates every single day. He has created a series of...
#63 - Volunteerism and Civic Duty with Karen Knight
April 27, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Volunteer Management Strategist Karen Knight. Karen's used her 25 years of experience as a leader and mentor in the not-for-profit sector to develop a proprietary framework for turning volunteers into an enthusiastic, reliable and committed team. A volunteer herself, she is passionate about all things relating to volunteers and volunteerism. Karen is a consultant, volunteer leadership expert, and a dynamic engaging speaker. She was the District Director of Toastmast...
#62- Inspiring conversation with Blind Author and Songwriter Heather Hutchison
April 12, 2022 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Heather Hutchison is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with four albums released to date, including her latest release, 'If I Could' (January 2022). Check her out at https://www.heather-hutchison.com/ If you enjoy the show and want to help support it, please click the patreon link below. Support the Show.
#61 - Inspiration
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MBSend us a Text Message. Now that it's spring and the dark gray of winter is thawing, let's renew with the budding inspiration of life. It's waiting for you, but you have to act and the more you act the more you have. Support the Show.
#59 - My Dog Zeke
March 30, 2022 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.82 MBSend us a Text Message. My dog Zeke loves to hunt. When we hike in the woods, he chases everything from squirrels to chipmunks. He never catches anything, but that doesn't deter him. Support the Show.
#60 - Resiliency
March 30, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBSend us a Text Message. Quitting things we love because of pain doesn't set us free. Holding onto the pain and believing it doesn't help us grow. Tough love can help us learn how to adapt and overcome. It helps us to build those necessary muscles to believe in ourselves and achieve anything we want. Support the Show.
#58- From the Dark Web to Crypto to his new book The Career Toolkit - MIT Professor Mark Herschberg
March 17, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBSend us a Text Message. From tracking criminals on the dark web to teaching at MIT for 20 years, Mark Herschberg has done it all. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. There is also an associated free new app of the same name. Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” wh...
#57 - Ukraine
March 05, 2022 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBSend us a Text Message. If we are going to claim the conviction of freedom we had better damn well back it up. If not our words our empty, our convictions hollow and the bullies of the world will murder the innocent while we talk tough and grow weaker. Support the Show.
#56 - Getting Stuck in Love
March 02, 2022 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBSend us a Text Message. We speak about getting stuck in our lives. Usually those are low emotions like shame and guilt, apathy and loss. This is low on the emotional frequency chart. Whereas love and joy are high on the emotional frequency. They flow like waves on the ocean. Support the Show.
#55- Us & Them - The Deadly Division
March 02, 2022 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.62 MBSend us a Text Message. We create hate. We create separation. Is it skin color we fear? Eye color? The country your from? No, it's the idea that someone is going to take something away from us. It's the belief that we will be made to feel small(or smaller). So we hate what's different from us. It's what we hold onto and pass down. It's what we fear within us. It's our own belittling voice. What if love were passed down? Empathy? Kindness? Support the Show.
#54 - Mystic Indra Rinzler
February 23, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBSend us a Text Message. Indra Rinzler’s stories and experiences will delight all audiences. The wisdom he shares will open the audience to learning about themselves, their life’s journey and their relationship with Gaia Earth. He's journeyed to India and the world over pursuing deep spiritual answers. What is the Enneagram of Personality and how can it help people in their personal growth? What are the 4 doorways to Conscious Living? What does the Wheel of Totality tell us about ou...
#53- 100 Day Challenge to be Your Best Self - Update
February 23, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.48 MBSend us a Text Message. Are you living your best life? Are you committed to yourself 100%? Do you love and honor your truth? Not perfection, but best. That's what this challenge and update are all about. Support the Show.
#53- 100 Day Challenge to be our Best Self - Update
February 23, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBAre you living your best life? Are you committed to yourself 100%? Do you love and honor your truth? Not perfection, but best. That's what this challenge and update are all about. Support the show
President's Day
February 22, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBAll presidents are not created equally. By making this day more generic and watered down, we reduce it's value and our history. Washington! Lincoln! strike a response. They deserve our attention and respect. Does Gerald Ford and many others deserve equal billing? President's Day washes over accomplishments and individual significance. Take a listen.
#52- President's Day
February 22, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBSend us a Text Message. All presidents are not created equally. By making this day more generic and watered down, we reduce it's value and our history. Washington! Lincoln! strike a response. They deserve our attention and respect. Does Gerald Ford and many others deserve equal billing? President's Day washes over accomplishments and individual significance. Take a listen. Support the Show.
#51 - National Holidays
February 20, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBSend us a Text Message. Why do some people get off certain holidays while others don't? Public employees get them off whereas many corporate employees do not. Does this diminish our national heritage? Take a listen. Support the Show.
National Holidays
February 20, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBWhy do some people get off certain holidays while others don't? Public employees get them off whereas many corporate employees do not. Does this diminish our national heritage? Take a listen.
100 Day Challenge To Be Your Best Self!
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.23 MBHow often do you give life 100%? How often do you give yourself 100%? Let's commit together and win together.
#50- 100 Day Challenge To Be Your Best Self!
February 14, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MBSend us a Text Message. How often do you give life 100%? How often do you give yourself 100%? Let's commit together and win together. Support the Show.
#49 - Dogma & Deliverance
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Dogma comes in many ways. Has it delivered you? Support the Show.
#48 - A Peace of Mind with John Noltner
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSend us a Text Message. A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. He and his wife sold their house in October of 2020, bought an RV and a...
#47 - Roses at the Beach
January 12, 2022 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBSend us a Text Message. There was a beautiful lesson learned from these innocent flowers at the beach. Support the Show.
#46 - Fascinating conversation about China with Jason Szeftel
December 24, 2021 17:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBJason is a China specialist with a deep understanding of China and the Chinese economy. I help people understand China, our changing world, and what it means for individuals, families, and businesses. I can discuss global political tensions, the global economy, and China's impact on different economic sectors and ways of life. I help people understand China, how it is different, and where it is headed. I seek to give people context to better navigate our fast changing world. Learn more at h...
#46 - Fascinating conversation about China with Political and Economic Writer Jason Szeftel
December 24, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Jason is a China specialist with a deep understanding of China and the Chinese economy. He helps people understand China, our changing world, and what it means for individuals, families, and businesses. I can discuss global political tensions, the global economy, and China's impact on different economic sectors and ways of life. He helps people understand China, how it is different, and where it is headed. He seeks to give people context to better navigate our fast c...
#45 - Dreams or Potential?
December 01, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MBSend us a Text Message. We're taught to want to possess to buy and we'll be happy. To build your life on a pile of things and we'll be happy. To suppress and work and fill rather than fulfill an inner calling where there is no judgement or want--where there is only unconditional love. Building a world of things and separation to make you happy. So, are you happy? Are you fulfilled? Support the Show.
#44 - Engaging Interview with Author and Professor Dr. Christopher Brown
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Is our education system working? Dr. Brown and I dive deep into where it succeeds and where it fails us. Support the Show.
#43 - Camaraderie and the Individual
October 14, 2021 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.54 MBSend us a Text Message. We often feel alone, but can you feel alone on a team with a like minded purpose? Can you be depressed and isolated while receiving high fives? Aren't we all looking for a team and like minded people in this world with a similar purpose? It's easy to feel isolated and small, but can you be when connected to a broader truth? Isn't that where purpose is found? Support the Show.
#42 - Dystopian Author and Economics Professor Mark Ryall
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBSend us a Text Message. Recently retired economics teacher Mark Ryall. Age-Decoded is his first novel. It addresses the question: What could possibly go wrong with the advent of CRISPR genetic engineering technology? Genetic engineering is about to explode in our near-future world. Many applications will be very positive, such as possible eradication of Cystic Fibrosis, cancer, sight disorder, HIV, Alzheimers, to mention a few. However, as with any new technology, humans must be caref...
#42 - Dystopian Author and Economics Professor Mark Ryall
September 29, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBRecently retired economics teacher Mark Ryall. Age-Decoded is his first novel. It addresses the question: What could possibly go wrong with the advent of CRISPR genetic engineering technology? Genetic engineering is about to explode in our near-future world. Many applications will be very positive, such as possible eradication of Cystic Fibrosis, cancer, sight disorder, HIV, Alzheimers, to mention a few. However, as with any new technology, humans must be careful to harness it safely a...
#41- Interview with author Kira Leigh
September 22, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Kira is the author of CONSTELIS VOSS, "The anime-inspired, psychological sci-fi trilogy nobody asked for, but everyone (probably) deserves. Karma's a bitch." Here is the summary: "Long after humanity reached the stars, and recreated earth in all its vices, one (totally unhinged) man finds himself lost not only in a robotic body, but in the chapters of his prior life (circa 1997). Knowing what came before—and finding familiar faces to help him—is the only way to s...
#40- Dive Deep - An Inspirational Conversation with Transformational Coach and Author Christian De La Huerta
September 01, 2021 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Christian De La Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TedX stage. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, was...
#39- From Suicidal to Success when an Ancient Meditation Changed His life - Author Nate Rifkin
August 11, 2021 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBSend us a Text Message. A college dropout, Nate Rifkin was lost and suicidal, broke and bankrupt, standing on the street corner making minimum wage holding billboard signs when an ancient meditation changed his life. Now he's a successful marketer and author, married, and is studying to become a Daoist priest and get his Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine. He is the author of The Standing Meditation. Listen to his story, it may just help you with your own. Support the Show.
#39- From Suicidal to Success when an Ancient Meditation Changed His life - Author Nate Rifkin
August 11, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBA college dropout, Nate Rifkin was lost and suicidal, broke and bankrupt, standing on the street corner making minimum wage holding billboard signs when an ancient meditation changed his life. Now he's a successful marketer and author, married, and is studying to become a Daoist priest and get his Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine. He is the author of The Standing Meditation. Listen to his story, it may just help you with your own. Support the show
#38 - Interconnected or Disconnected?
August 04, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.2 MBSend us a Text Message. So many people feel isolated, alone, and powerless, not living their most authentic selves, but their weakest. Why is this? The ego? Culture? Lack of fairness? Why isn't the world the harmonious place that many feel inside themselves? It often comes down to, are you interconnected or disconnected? Take a listen. Support the Show.
#37 - Seeking the Spiritual Beyond Religion - An Eye-Opening Conversation with Author and Minister Dieter Randolph
July 22, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Dieter Randolph is a third-generation minister, writer, coach, and teacher. From his bio: "I am on fire to find ways to take the spiritual experience beyond the traditional church setting. With that idea in mind, I've spoken and taught in countless venues and formats, all over the country. Wherever I find myself, people find me.... I am here to help you find a life that you love, one that feeds you instead of making you feel tired. We’re all in this together. When...
#36 - Expanding Into The Infinite!
July 15, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MBSend us a Text Message. Are you expanding into the infinite riding on an energy wave? Or are you collapsing like a star upon yourself when the moment feels like a straitjacket you're stuck in. Take a listen. Support the Show.
#35 - Humorous and Engaging interview with Fantasy and Sci-Fi Writer Garon Whited
July 07, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Highly entertaining interview with "slightly deranged author" (as he puts it!) of the highly popular Nightlord Series. The series has orcs, dragons, wizards , witches, magicians, and vampires, and all with very interesting twists. These are monster sized books, many over 700 pages. He just released his 7th book in the series Nightlord: Fugue Once you listen to the interview you will understand how active his mind is and how he produces such sizeable tomes and s...
#34 - Either Way We're Going To Die
July 01, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBSend us a Text Message. Fulfilled or Sad? Either way we're going to die. Time doesn't care, do you? Now that I turned fifty I care a WHOLE lot more. Check out my blogs and books at douglasrobbinsauthor.com Support the Show.
#33 - Interview with Public Defender and Author Reyna Gentin
June 23, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBSend us a Text Message. For many years Reyna practiced as an appellate court attorney with New York State's public defender's office before turning to writing full time. Her debut novel, UNREASONABLE DOUBTS, was named a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award in 2019. Her first novel for children, MY NAME IS LAYLA, came out in January, 2021, and Reyna's latest novel, BOTH ARE TRUE, will be published in October, 2021. To learn more, please visit reynamardergentin.com....
#32 - Couch Credits
June 17, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBSend us a Text Message. A short and sweet nugget today. Did you earn that drink after work? Do you escape from the day and stress with dessert, pizza, alcohol or drugs? Have you moved your life and dreams forward first? Well, we've got to earn that drink and escape with couch credits. Listen why. Support the Show.
#31 - Inspiring Conversation with Action Hero John Davis
June 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBSend us a Text Message. John Davis is one of a kind. He broke his back while helping a friend. A doctor told him that he would be paralyzed for the rest of his life. Learn how John healed himself and went on to become a stunt man and comedian as he traveled with the USO entertaining the troops in Iran and Afghanistan. He now speaks to audiences across the globe. "John inspires you to set and reach your maximum potential and awaken your Inner Action Hero!" Listen to his amazing story and ch...
#30 - Gotta Gotta Gotta!
May 26, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBSend us a Text Message. Is your life out of control? Is your plate full? Do you need a platter or a table instead to pile it all on? Is time running away from you? We can change things. We can change ourselves. Support the Show.
#29 - Transformational Speaker and Writer Robert Belle and I dive into Creativity
April 20, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Robert and I dive into the subject of Creativity, where it gets lost in the day to day and how to reclaim it. Robert Belle is a transformational speaker and mentor. He helps people who feel stuck in their career or life journey to break away from the “norm” and find new paths that reveal their true value. He has shared his secrets of creative success at his numerous speaking engagements He is the author of the book Blow the Lid Off. A book on transforming your life...