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Talkin' Crazy Podcast

339 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 162 ratings

Hey, I'm Demetrius Thigpen (@meech.speaks on Instagram) and this is my weekly podcast where I share my practical thoughts on mindset, motivation and what it means to be human. No beating around the bush or any fancy social media guru advice. I'm just a Marine with a podcast sharing my personal perspective as I navigate through these trenches called life.
Join me every Monday!

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Episodes

Just because it's normal, doesn't mean its's okay

May 17, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Breaking away from the norms of society can be hard, but the reality is that just because something is considered normal; doesn't mean it's okay . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

The Miseducation of Toxic Leadership 3.5

May 14, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

I think we've been misinformed on what toxic leadership is.  Sometimes it's not the mean leader that's toxic, but the "cool" leader . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Secure, Free, and Unbothered

May 07, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

Living as your most authentic self is probably the hardest thing many can do.  In this episode we talk about living Secure, Free, and Unbothered . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Motivated by those who can't Inspire

May 03, 2021 02:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In this episode we break down the difference between motivation and inspiration. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Make Room For Better Days

April 26, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode we talk about giving up the bad days, so we can make room for the better ones

Can't Force Energy

March 26, 2021 03:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Through force you can never really find what you are looking for. Without force, what you are looking for will naturally find you. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Unmute Yourself

March 22, 2021 03:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

It's one thing to pretend to be someone you're not, but then there something worst when you mute who you really are. Today we talk about what happens when you bury or myself your true self. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

How to find peace while in pieces

March 15, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Sometimes peace can be found while we feel like we are being broken down. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Still I Rise

March 12, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

despite everything you've been through, you're still here.  . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Take Back Loving Yourself

March 08, 2021 03:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Sometimes it gets to a point where you stop loving yourself, but we have to get back to us again. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Hood Transitions

March 06, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

The idea is not to survive, but to thrive in your environment. To we'll talk about how I transition from the hood to the military. 

Hood Transitions

March 06, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

The idea is not to survive, but to thrive in your environment. To we'll talk about how I transition from the hood to the military. 

Being Positive doesn't mean being blind

March 01, 2021 02:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Having a positive mindset doesn't mean that always looking on the bright side. It's understanding that you have the power to create a bright side. . . . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

It's Still God's Timing

February 26, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Join me as we go back in memory lane to an episode that touched my soul deeply. "There's perfect time, and than there's God's Timing" . . . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

No, It's Okay

February 22, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

My favorite line is "No, its okay", why? because I'm a people pleaser. But this episode, we get to the bottom of that. . . . . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Love Phase with Kaitlin Chacon

February 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Today we go through the different Love Phase with Kaitlin Chacon from the international podcast "S.H.E. Podcast (Sierra Hotel Echo) . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks . . Kaitlin (@kaitlin.cthrn) • Instagram photos and videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My arrogance wouldn't let me die

February 08, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

I don't know who needs to hear this, but your spirit is unbroken.  . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Signs of Love Makin'

February 05, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

On this Episode, I reflect on the different love that I have experience, and the lessons I learned from each of them. . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Relationship Problems 6: Situationships

February 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

The Dynamic Due is back and this time we are talking about Almost relationships and situationships. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://instagram.com/meech.speaksr?igshid=xxczh0zgixob https://www.instagram.com/shenny_solis/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/episode/41HcxebAR9JgurOONo1IPZ?si=ZFq-wBqvQNqsgAmqGZOhf https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-...

Buy Yourself Some Flowers

January 29, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

We spend so much time trying to please others that we tend to forget the one person that needs this, US. Today talk about switching the gears from them to us. . . . . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Practice Permission

January 25, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Kinda late to the New Year, but my New Year's Resolution is to practice giving myself permission. One thing we have to understand, is that life is going to happen. However if you don't allow yourself to experience life, than you'll never gain experience from life. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Overthinking and Underperforming

January 22, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

The problem is that I get so caught up in my thoughts, that I forget that life goes on.  Today we focus on overcoming overthinking. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

New Year, Same Mental Struggles

January 18, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

After weeks of reflection,  I decided to clear my spirit with the first rant of the new year. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Emotionally Hangry

December 18, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Imagine having a hunger inside of you that felt like it couldn't be filled. If this was a physical hunger, it could be filled with food. But what if it's emotional? how do you tame that hunger? . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Un@pologetic with Dr Pamela Gurley

December 14, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Today we have Speaker, Author, Podcast, and Doctor! The Unapologetic Diva Dr Pamela Gurley on the Show today. This is a powerful episode filled with so many gems.  . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks https://instagram.com/iamdrpgurley?igshid=2nhl57vcfl69

Leadership 103 with Koke Yepes

December 11, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Closing out my final chapter in California, with none other than Koke Yepes. This episode we dive deeper into the realm of Leadership, and how it takes a strong home to fuel a strong leader. . . . . https://instagram.com/kokeyepes?igshid=1tbq9tpt47emq https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Make Peace

December 07, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Stop wasting time searching for the very thing that resides within you. Today we make peace.   . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Confidently Alone

December 04, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

 It's the holidays and all I want for Christmas is to understand the difference between being alone and feeling alone.   . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

LEAD HARD, FIGHT HARD, WORK HARD with Brain Gomez

November 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Recorded in Brainstorm fitness. I got a chance to sit down and learn from Brain Gomez,  the creator and owner of Military Style Training Academy of New York (MSTANY).  From experiencing the terrors of 9/11 first hand to overcoming the stressors of combat. This is an episode you don't want to miss. https://instagram.com/gman_etp?igshid=11psobgnu58s8 . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Rising To The Occasion Sucks!!!

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Raising to the occasion is not a easy task, it takes courage to face that uncertainly. But the one thing you have to remember is that a Better life requires a Higher Level. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Rising To The Occasion Sucks!!!

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Raising to the occasion is not a easy task, it takes courage to face that uncertainly. But the one thing you have to remember is that a Better life requires a Higher Level. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

Redefine your life

November 16, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

New locations, new habits, new friends, and even a new podcast. Life is what you make it, even if you have to make some changes first. . . . . https://linktr.ee/meech.speaks

UnFukin Demetrius Thigpen

October 09, 2020 17:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

A life of authenticity is a life where you start living how you want, and stop living how everyone else wants. However in order to do that you must first know yourself and seek self improvement. . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Selfishly Taking Care of Myself

October 05, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Things like saying what you mean, and trusting your gut go along way. In Fact these things can help you care for yourself better.  . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

How UnFukin Respectful of You

October 02, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

The Two way street know as respect is the bedrock of any relationship. Whether that be with yourself or someone else, without respect there is no reason.  . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

It's your Confidence that needs to be UnFuk'd

September 25, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Confidence will always be key, today we're unfuking confidence. Join me as we go over the importance of having confidence, and steps you can take in obtaining confidence. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

It's the WHY for me

September 21, 2020 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

If you're why is not bigger than your what, than you're bound to fail. Today we talk about raising the standard of ourselves and understanding our WHY. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

UnFuk Yourself: Toxic Leadership 3 the Misdirection in Leadership

September 18, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

A fan favorite, we revisit Toxic Leader and how a simple misdirection can place you on the path of the toxic leader. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Leaving a Legacy with Tony Simon

September 11, 2020 03:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

Today we have the Founder of The Pride Ink, and United States Marine Anthony Simon come by and talk about family, teamwork, and what it means to leave a legacy behind. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.instagram.com/thepride.ink/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

It could be worse, but it's gonna get better.

September 07, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Life sucks and sometimes life happens, but don't forget you happen in life. Today's episode is about understanding that "It could be worse, but it can always get better". . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

You are the only one that can UnFuk Yourself

September 04, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

This episode is about Me Vs Me, and why it's important to focus on making yourself better.  . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Me Vs Me

September 04, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

This episode is about Me Vs Me, and why it's important to focus on making yourself better.  . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

You are the only one that can UnFuk Yourself

September 04, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

This episode is about Me Vs Me, and why it's important to focus on making yourself better.  . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

I'm So Happy I Didn't Kill Myself!

August 31, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

At one point in my life; I decided I was going to end it. Luckily I didn't. This episode is dedicated to you. Keep moving forward. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. 1-800-273-8255 . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

UnFuk Yourself: Toxic Masculinity is not Big Dick Energy!

August 28, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Degrading women doesn't make you a man. Hiding your emotions doesn't make you a man. This episode we break down toxic masculinity, and how it hinders us. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

UnFuk Yourself: The Aggressive Episode about Nothing

August 07, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

This episode we're talking about The Law of Attraction, Self-Love, and a lot of nothing in between . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Relationship Problems 5: Love Languages with Shenny Solis

August 03, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

The Dynamic Due is back and this time we are tackling Love Languages  . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://instagram.com/meech.speaksr?igshid=xxczh0zgixob https://www.instagram.com/shenny_solis/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/episode/41HcxebAR9JgurOONo1IPZ?si=ZFq-wBqvQNqsgAmqGZOhf https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

unFUK That Job

July 31, 2020 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

I promise you that job will be there tomorrow, but will your mental health. This episode we'll discuss why it's fuck that job, before its fuck me. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpen&qid=1594622388&s=digital-text&sr=1-1

Relearning Validation with Lamont Cordell

July 27, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today we have Motivational Speaker, United States Marine Corps Recruiter, and Youtuber Lamont Cordell come by again, and revisit self-validation, self-awareness, and beginning new adventures. . . https://www.youtube.com/user/lamontc124 https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.instagram.com/lamont_cordell/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=demetrius+thigpe...

Are you aware that you need to be Unfucked?

July 24, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Having the ability to look yourself in the mirror, and say 'I suck, but I can get better" is a powerful skill that meaning refused to acquire, because they don't want to get their feelings hurt. But understand that once you master this skill, you begin to master yourself. This Friday; we're UnFuking Self-Awareness. . . . https://www.facebook.com/groups/807453813049695/ https://www.instagram.com/meech.speaks/ https://www.amazon.com/Extraordinary-Thought-Ordinary-Mind-ebook/dp/B08CF1CK8R...

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