Fun is Fundamental
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsDo you ever wonder when did you get so serious? Do you miss the good old days? Do you lack fun in your life? About half of Americans say they don’t have enough fun.
Join me on a mission to prioritize fun in our lives and why the lack of fun is detrimental to our well-being. This weekly podcast pivots between solo episodes and guest interviews. I, either, talk about a fun activity that I did or explore ideas around why fun can be so elusive. I hope to inspire you to explore ways to incorporate more fun in your life.
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How Taoism can teach us all to go with the flow (with Bob Martin)
July 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBBob has enjoyed an interesting life. A successful criminal trial lawyer, meditation teacher, Professor, and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University who studied under Hua Ching Ni, a 72-generation Master from the Shaolin Temple, and married a Bible literalist. He started writing his book as a Rosetta Stone and a love offering for his wife and him to discuss the nature of the universe. It has become a healing vehicle for many that presents the teachings of Jesus in a broader, interfaith lig...
Exercise and self-care (with Lesley Logan)
June 14, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBLesley Logan is the world’s leading expert on how Pilates changes your life, and is the Chief Pilates Officer at OnlinePilatesClasses.com. She has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of Pilates teachers, lead dozens of workshops at global conferences, and supported notable companies such as the Associated Press, Brand Builders Group, and Balanced Body, empowering participants with movement and happiness through Pilates and international retreats. With a comprehensive certificate ...
Connecting with our Nervous System (with Natalie Bedard)
May 20, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBNatalie Bedard, also known as NatNat, is a beacon of resilience and empowerment. In 2019, she founded Lift OneSelf, offering profound energy healing services. In this conversation we talk about connecting with the nervous system to heal and lean into living authentically. Connect with NatNat: https://www.liftoneself.com/ https://www.liftoneself.com/gift https://www.facebook.com/LiftOneSelf/ https://www.instagram.com/liftoneself https://www.tiktok.com/@liftoneself?_t=8kBUw59eEq6&_r=1...
"Being a model is hard work!"
April 22, 2024 22:10 - 14 minutes - 12 MBWe went to the Selfie Museum at Pike Place Market in Seattle and let me tell you... I hammed it up big time. :) https://www.tiktok.com/@funisfundamental https://www.instagram.com/funisfundamental/ https://www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental https://www.facebook.com/funisfundamental
Not to "axe" is to be denied
April 09, 2024 22:28 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBWe went axe throwing.... www.instagram.com/funisfundamental https://www.tiktok.com/@funisfundamental https://www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental
Not to "axe" is the be denied
April 09, 2024 22:28 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBWe went axe throwing.... www.instagram.com/funisfundamental https://www.tiktok.com/@funisfundamental https://www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental
This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.
March 26, 2024 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.98 MBBowling.... www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental https://www.facebook.com/funisfundamental https://www.instagram.com/funisfundamental/
A journey towards spiritual awakening with John Lawyer
March 06, 2024 04:42 - 55 minutes - 35.8 MBFrom desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share their journey and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He offers individual spiritual guidance and coaching services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. https://kishar...
Learn how to harness your energy with Gabrielle Pimstone
February 19, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBGabrielle Pimstone is an Energy Coach who is dedicated to assisting those on the cusp of change, but in need of that crucial nudge forward. She narrates her journey of resilience and reinvention, highlighting how her love of psychology and spirituality finally converged to reignite her passion and purpose, and provide profound healing. She offers inspiration and practical tips to individuals to break free from stagnation and fear. Her central message is that it's never too late make meaningf...
The Role of Love (with Paul Zolman)
January 22, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBPaul Zolman has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of the love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away. By giving them away, your vision will improve to the point that you can see them coming your way and respond appropriately. The system is so easy that even young children can be trained in this love giving system. Spoiler alert: it's a game where everyone wins. Find Paul at: https://roleoflove.com/
How better boundaries improve your life (with Heather Claus)
January 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBHeather Claus is the author of the new book "Take No Sh*T! Build Better Relationships Through Discovering, Creating And Maintaining Healthy Boundaries In Three (Sometimes Five) Simple Steps." In this episode, Heather explains how her atypical life has led her to the belief that boundaries are the key to not only saving ourselves, but our relationships. She's a big fan of amazing people enjoying love, sex, and romance in happy and functional lives (whatever that might look like from human...
30 tips from 30 guests (Part 1)
January 01, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBTo commemorate my first 30 guests. I decided to reflect back on all of them and the wisdom and fun that they had to share. Here are the first 10 guests. 1. Tiffany Guyot- www.instagram.com/tiffany8091/ 2. Paula Yolles- https://www.instagram.com/paulayolles/ 3. Jenny Lee- BeeVibe Coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyleeortiz/ 4. Shelly Vecchio- Gloryus Inc https://www.agloryuslife.com/ 5. James Clemmons- Freedom from Anger https://www.freedomanger.com/ 6. Brenda Winkle- https...
Where the H E double hockey sticks have I been?
December 18, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.61 MBSorry, I was gone so long. Life update.
Take a moment today to add some yay! (with Stephanie Rose)
December 11, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 31.8 MBStephanie Rose is the owner of Firefly Scout, the guidebook for helping moms grow their glow and find magic in the everyday. In our conversation, we talked about daily steps to build a more intentional, joy-filled life. Find her at: https://www.fireflyscout.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/firefly-scout/ https://www.instagram.com/FireflyScout/ Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality Send inquirie...
Strategies for finding more peace (with Kimberly Braun)
October 30, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 36.4 MBKimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. She is a TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. Kimberly's communication skills ignite transformation on all levels serving others to lives of greater freedom and joy. She has served tens of thousands throug...
How to support caregivers (with Erin Copelan)
October 02, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 32.5 MBErin is a speaker, best-selling author, licensed massage therapist, and real estate investor. In 2009, she was appointed sole Caregiver to her husband as he was diagnosed with cancer, underwent multiple surgeries, and a successful liver transplant. With caregiving experience that spans over a decade in multiple states with multiple medical centers, Erin was called to share her stories with the underserved caregiving community. She was called to share hope, community, and love. Erin is a UNOS...
How mindfulness leads to more happiness (with Ashley Williams)
September 11, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 30 MBAshley Williams has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations increase their overall happiness and satisfaction in life. Ashley is an emotional wellness advocate and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clymb, an emotional wellness software for school-age children. She is the 2022 Culture Builder of the Year for Baltimore, which honors her work to make children’s happiness a policy priority. Ashley is an avid meditation practitioner who is passionate about sharin...
The Extraordinary Unordinary You (with Simone Knego)
August 28, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 39.7 MBSIMONE KNEGO leads an ordinary life filled with extraordinary moments. As a wife, mother to six children (and three dogs), and a serial entrepreneur, she splits her time between her family, businesses, and personal growth. She’s realized the small choices she makes every day to do good actually have the power to inspire others. With her book, The Extraordinary Unordinary You, she hopes to inspire you to embrace life’s ups and downs and realize the impact you’re making on the world. Find her...
How to cultivate an abundant mindset (with Martin Salama)
August 14, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 21.6 MBMartin Salama is known as the Architect of The Warriors L.I.F.E. Code. He specializes in helping people frustrated in their life quickly shift their mindset to UNCOVER their greatness so they can live their true potential and enjoy LIFE! The key to his success is, he’s mastered the ability to Live Incredibly Full Everyday! Which he turned into the acronym L.I.F.E. and created the Warriors L.I.F.E. Code coaching program. In our brief conversation, we talked about how to change our lives thr...
Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood (with Bridget Belden)
July 31, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 36.2 MBBridget Belden is Founder and CEO of Magenta Consulting, a coaching organization providing world class tools to empower women to discover who they are beyond being a mom. Bridget is an award-winning speaker. Magenta Consulting supports moms through life-changing one on one coaching and free transformational workshops, reconnect with who they were before they had kids in pursuit of a life of passion and purpose. Connect with Bridget: https://www.bridgetbelden.com/ Please subscribe, r...
Love yourself first (with Judith Marin Costa)
July 17, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 35.2 MBJudith Costa is an Unconditional Love Coach, Seminar Leader, Writer, and Speaker, with a Master’s Degree in Analytical Psychology and Psychotherapy and an MBA. She is a certified consultant and teacher of the Akashic Records, a Reiki Master, and a certified Happiness Trainer. Judith works with groups and individuals to help them overcome their inner blocks to Love and know themselves better. She specializes in helping her clients have a better relationship with themselves, which transforms ...
Creativity and mental health (with Diana Stelin)
July 03, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 34.5 MBDiana Stelin is an artist and speaker who teachers workshops to people of all ages to help them to connect to their creative side. She published a highly acclaimed novel about the importance of art for our psyche, and in recent years has presented a TedX talk on using creativity to fight burnout, appeared as a guest on multiple podcasts, wrote a children’s book, founded a clothing line based on her art, and exhibited her work at the 2022 Venice Biennale. In this interview, we talk extensive...
Goat Yoga!
June 29, 2023 19:40 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MBI tried goat yoga for the first time! Episode complete with goat sounds. Look out for adorable pictures on Instagram. Please subscribe, rate, and review! [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
Why I’m quitting true crime...again
June 19, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 11.2 MBIn this episode, I talk about my own personal reasons I'm quitting watching true crime for my mental health. Please subscribe, rate, and review! [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
Can your habits affect your happiness? (with Jason Harwood)
June 12, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 37.2 MBJason Harwood is a speaker and coach (and fellow podcaster) who focuses on the fun side of habits! Not just any habits, the habits that make you happier. Jason has spent a decade working with hundreds of leaders across the country to focus their growth on their top priorities. Jason has received local and national awards for speaking, but what matters even more is the growth at the companies that he works with. Most important are the lifestyle improvements that have been realized as a result...
Travel diaries: Miami
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, I take about a lot about food and animals. Apparently, this is what matters to me in a vacation. Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
How Can Centering Prayer Help You? (with Rich Lewis)
May 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MBRich Lewis is an author, speaker and coach who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. He teaches centering prayer in both his local and virtual community and offers one-on-one coaching. Rich’s newest book is titled, Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer. Learn more about him at www.SilenceTeaches.com. Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality funisfund...
If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten. (With Rodolfo De Angeli)
May 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBOver the past 12 years, Rodolfo has helped tens of thousands of committed men and women conquer fears, heal trauma and find their bliss. Rodolfo uses his life lessons, Buddhist practice, ancient philosophy, and modern strategies helps anyone committed change their lives and find their bliss. https://www.rodolfodeangeli.com/ https://www.7daygratitudejourney.com/gratitude-journey-start https://www.facebook.com/rodolfo.deangeli.3 https://www.instagram.com/rodolfodeangeli/ Please subscr...
How’s your inner child?
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.14 MBJust taking about getting in touch with my inner child. Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
The best teacher in life is your own experience (with Chancellor Jackson)
May 01, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.1 MBChancellor K Jackson (1995) was born in Fulton County, Georgia, to Native American parents, grew up in Smyrna, Georgia, and attended Stetson University. For nine years he played football at the high school and collegiate level. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Communication and Media Studies, Chancellor lived abroad in China from 2018-2019. Chancellor fell into writing after his traumatic experience of being arrested, and detained in Beijing for 14 days. His first book, "14 Days i...
If there is no struggle, there is no progress.
April 24, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.98 MB"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." Frederick Douglass I've been struggling. That's the long and short of it. Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
Can Ancestral Healing help you? (With Liza Miron)
April 17, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 40 MBLiza Miron’s passion is to see people grow, develop, connect to a higher level of awareness and this way enjoy life to the fullest. For the past 15 years, Liza has been working with clients using different healing methods that include Family Constellations, Coaching, EFT, NLP, meditation, channeling, and reiki. Studying and living in USA, France, Singapore, Belgium, Spain. Italy and Guatemala has given Liza a unique perspective on personal development. Find Liza at: https://www.coaching...
Why aren’t we having fun?
April 10, 2023 15:33 - 26 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, I start exploring the barriers keeping us (Americans?) from having enough fun in our lives. This is just an overview. I'd like to go into depth on some of them in the future. Some have no easy solutions, though. If there are any hurdles that I missed, email me at [email protected]. You can also find me at: IG: @funisfundamental FB: /funisfundamental Please subscribe, rate, and review!!!
Loving Life after Loss (with Marie Alessi)
April 03, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBMarie Alessi is a Mother to two boys, a bestselling Author, Influencer & Speaker. After her husband passed from a brain aneurysm, she found and created her way back to Joy. She instinctively knew it was the only path worthy for their young boys. Her husband had taught her the concept of two choices - and this one was made in his honour, to make him proud. Marie has become a shining example of choosing Love over fear and sadness. In her Movement Marie offers hope, healing & happiness to the ...
Curling
March 27, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBWe tried curling, enough said. :) Please subscribe, rate, and review! [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
Why do we find things fun? (with Dr. Aaron Ahuvia)
March 20, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 29.2 MBAaron Ahuvia, Ph.D., is a Professor of Marketing at at the University of Michigan and the author of THE THINGS WE LOVE: How Our Passions Connect Us and Make Us Who We Are. He is a research psychologist who has been ranked 22 in the world for research impact in consumer behavior, and is ranked in the top 2% of all scientists in the world across all disciplines by a Stanford University study. He is also nicknamed Dr. (Brand) Love. In this episode, we discuss what makes things fun and how we ...
There is no conversation more boring than the one where everybody agrees.
March 13, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 21.7 MB"Conversation about the weather is the last refuge of the unimaginative." -Oscar Wilde Less polite, boring conversations....more honest, messy discussions Please subscribe, rate, and review! Find me at: [email protected] IG: @funisfundamental FB: @funisfundamental What's your play personality? mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality
If there is no struggle, there is no progress (with Amir Siddiqui)
March 06, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 34 MBAmir Siddiqui is a yogi, life coach in the making, and a fierce advocate for personal growth. After a series of both educational and professional failures, he became angry, depressed, and suicidal before hitting rock bottom in 2014. Knowing he needed to turn his life around or he’d never make it, Amir spent close to a decade acquiring the knowledge and implementing lessons to transform his mind, body, and soul. He now strives to help others overcome depression, negative thought patterns, and...
10 lessons I’ve learned working with the young and the old
February 27, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, I share life lessons that I learned from working with preschoolers for 10 years and now people with dementia. These lessons have had a profound impact on my life and has made me a better person. Please subscribe, rate, and review! [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page (With Dr. Daphne Erhart)
February 20, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 29.1 MBWith over 25 years of experience in the field of psychology, Dr. Daphne knows how crucial it is to nurture your inner self first. She leads clients through this process of mental, physical, and emotional wellness. She is also a world traveler having traveled to 50 countries and 49 states as of today and is in the process of living her own dreams and taking care of her own soul's desires by taking a year to travel the world as a solo female traveler this year! https://www.spa4thesoul.com/ ...
Stories, Stories, Stories
February 13, 2023 12:01 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MBThis episode is a little getting to know me episode, where I'm just telling you some stories about my life. Subscribe, rate, and review please! Got a suggestion? [email protected] Find me: @funisfundamental on IG and FB.
It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. (with Maureen Scanlon)
February 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBMaureen Scanlon is the founder and CEO of Maureen Scanlon Life coaching. She is an Award-winning Author, relationship expert, motivational speaker, positive change integrator, and spiritual coach who has successfully helped many people, from experienced professionals to young adults and couples. She focuses her tools and techniques on overcoming past negative experiences and making positive changes in our thoughts and lives. Find her at: https://www.lifecoachmaureen.com Book a sessi...
What’s your play personality?
January 30, 2023 15:21 - 32 minutes - 24.9 MBEver wonder what your play personality is and how that knowledge you can help you incorporate more fun into your life? I want to help you! If after listening to this episode you still have questions about your play personality or you just like quizzes, check out my play personality quiz https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality Please subscribe, rate, and review! [email protected] FB: @funisfundamental IG: @funisfundamental
Fear is excitement without the breath. (with Donna Tashjian)
January 23, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 31.5 MBDonna is the founder of Vibrant Living International, a non-profit organization. She is a Life Mastery Coach, an ordained minister, a podcaster, and an author. She helps bring accelerated transformation to people across the world. She empowers you to master life, spirit, soul, and body. Donna has been speaking and coaching for over 25 years. She has developed powerful programs and workshops to help you through life's transitions and pain to achieve your goals or dreams. She also produ...
Some roads aren’t meant to be travelled alone
January 16, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MB“Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road, Healthy, free, the world before me, The long brown path before me leading wherever I choose.” – Walt Whitman, Song of the Open Road In this episode, I am concluding talking about our "Buddymoon" by talking about our UTVing adventure. Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality Connect with me: [email protected] IG: @funisfundamental FB: @funisfundame...
Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.
January 10, 2023 04:52 - 24 minutes - 20.7 MBI wanted to go snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez on our Buddymoon. It didn't go so well... In this episode, I talk about my history with aquaphobia and my continued journey to challenge it. "Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our lo...
Happy New Year!
January 02, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.32 MB"Each of us has that right, that possibility, to invent ourselves daily. If a person does not invent herself, she will be invented. So, to be bodacious enough to invent ourselves is wise." -Maya Angelou Please subscribe, rate, and review! Get in touch: [email protected] IG: @funisfundamental FB: @funisfundamental
How to up your storytelling game (with Sarah Cross)
December 26, 2022 16:27 - 44 minutes - 30.1 MBSarah Cross a Coach in the Art of Storytelling. Sarah Cross is a two-time international bestselling author with her books Ignite Happiness and Ignite your Wisdom. She is also a coach in the Art of Storytelling. She helps people become unforgettable and attract clients who fall in love with their message, by crafting powerful unique stories. Sarah is host of the podcast, Stories that Wow. Through inspiring stories, she reminds people of the awe and wonder in this world, and the possibilities...
It’s that time of year again...
December 20, 2022 03:27 - 8 minutes - 7.32 MB"I felt overstuffed and dull and disappointed, the way I always do the day after Christmas, as if whatever it was the pine boughs and the candles and the silver and gilt-ribboned presents and the birch-log fires and the Christmas turkey and the carols at the piano promised never came to pass." -Sylvia Plath. The Bell Jar The holiday season can be hard. It may not alleviate your struggles to know that I'm struggling too, but I am. I can only share pain and let you that you are not alone. And ...
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
December 12, 2022 15:57 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MB"As soon as I get on my boat, something inside me changes. Then I really feel what living is." -Laura Dekker We spent time on a boat... It was sunset... It was nice. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Connect with me! [email protected] IG: @funisfundamental FB: @funisfundamental