MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety
358 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsAll my podcast will be short-never more than 15 minutes. I will be talking about my own personal experiences on topics such as depression, anxiety, spirituality, emotional sobriety, parenting, and marriage to name a few. I think that the only thing that is truly unique to me is my personal journey and my personal story. My vision is that as you listen to my experiences and struggles, you will find value for yourself.
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#108 11th Hole at Fox Bend Golf Course
April 25, 2019 15:45 - 7 minutes - 13.3 MBGolf to me is like a metaphor for life. The way I approach golf is very similar to the way I live my life.
#107 How Can I Attend Alcoholics Anonymous?
April 17, 2019 12:49 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MBI struggled to publish this episode. Everyday I realize how much of a perfectionist I really am. As I re-listened to this episode, I heard myself mispronounce words, stutter, and had a variety of other judgments about myself (all of which I have a pretty good hunch you will not even notice). In this episode I talk about how I get value out of attending A.A. meetings even though I am not an alcoholic.
#106 Bring Your "A" Game
April 15, 2019 20:23 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat does it mean to bring your "A" game and what happens when you just don't have it?
#105 What Is The Equal Odds Rule?
April 13, 2019 16:23 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBI recently read a blog called "How to Uncover Your Creative Talent by Using the "Equal Odds Rule" by James Clear. Click on the link if you are interested in reading the entire blog.
#104 Have You Experienced Enough Pain Yet?
April 10, 2019 15:14 - 23 minutes - 43.5 MBI would highly recommend a podcast called Good Life Project by Jonathon Fields. I recently listened to an episode called Adventures in Kindness/Leon Logothetis which inspired me to record this episode.
#103 Performance #2 By Sam Stoller
April 09, 2019 23:59 - 3 minutes - 6.85 MBThis is Sam Stoller singing Still Rolling Stones by Lauren Daigle. Click here to listen to Lauren Daigle singing Still Rolling Stones.
#102 Performance #1 By Sam Stoller
April 09, 2019 23:54 - 3 minutes - 6.26 MBIf you have listen to some of my past episodes, I share how I am Jewish but like Christian Rock. Lauren Daigle is one of my favorite artists. A few months ago I was listening to her music in my car when my 9 year old son Sam started to sing along with her. This is his version of the song Remember. Click on this link for Lauren Daigle's website Click on this link to hear Lauren Daigle singing Remember
#101 I'm back!
April 09, 2019 14:14 - 7 minutes - 14 MBI did not think I would be recording anymore episodes, but I changed my mind. Listen in and see what you think
#99 Conclusion-Part 1
January 24, 2019 16:33 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBI have no clue how to wrap up this podcast. So, this is my best attempt to start and I will record and post #100 this Saturday, January 26, 2019-which is my 45th Birthday.
#98 Footprints
January 23, 2019 14:34 - 12 minutes - 22 MBHow unique am I? While I often think I am very unique and different, the reality is, I am usually walking in the footprints of others. I butchered my favorite scene from Good Will Hunting in this podcast, but here it is Good Will Hunting "My Boy's Wicked Smart"
#97 Up Close & Personal With Mania
January 22, 2019 17:09 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBSharing my manics episodes are not easy for me to do. I hope you understand mania and Bi-Polar Disorder a little better after listening to this podcast.
#96 Being Of Service
January 17, 2019 16:40 - 13 minutes - 24.6 MBI talked a little more about This Is My Brave on this podcast. Here are a few YouTube Links to This Is My Brave Full Shows This Is My Brave New York City 2018 Full Show This Is My Brave Boston 2018 Full Show This Is My Brave Orlando 2018 Full Show
#95 Lack Of Faith
January 10, 2019 17:35Over the last few weeks, my faith has not been that strong. I recommitted to my spiritual practices and some miracles started to show up.
#94 I'm Going On An Audition
January 07, 2019 17:24 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBOn January 16, 2019 in DeKalb, Illinois, I am going on an audition for a production called, This Is My Brave. I have never been on an audition so I am a little nervous.
#93 From Despair To Gratitude
December 30, 2018 18:04 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBThis podcast kind of goes all over the place. I hope you can follow it and get some benefit. I shared on this podcast a weighted blanket that I just purchased. Here is the link-I did my research on weighted blankets and I would highly recommend this one. ZonLi Premium Weighted Blankets
#92 Are People Doing The Best They Can?
December 27, 2018 16:48 - 49 minutes - 90.5 MBWell, this is the longest and I think best podcast I have done to date. I have a vision that 40,000 people will listen to this podcast or one of my podcasts. I don't think that is impossible! Here is how you can help. If you like this podcast or any podcast, please share it with someone you know who might get some benefit out of it. You never know who in your life is struggling today, feeling lost, isolated, fearful, or in deep despair. Here are a few link that I mention in this podcast....
#91 My Eulogy
December 18, 2018 20:26 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBMany of my podcast that I created were not easy to record. Also, I thought long and hard if I should share them. This podcast was one of my toughest to record, and I was not sure if I should publish it. Well, here it is.
#90 Can You Handle The Truth
December 17, 2018 17:37 - 12 minutes - 22.5 MBOnly 9 more podcasts to go. Here are some links that I talk about in this podcast. My Name Is Asher Lev, By Chaim Potok The Man In The Arena Quote, By Theodore Roosevelt
#89 Oh, The Places You'll Go!
December 14, 2018 14:24 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBI'll be making some changes to my podcast in the near future, so listen in.
#88 God Works Through ALL People
December 12, 2018 21:40 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBI used to think God only works through some people, but I now believe he works through all people-especially those people who I am most hesitant to interact with.
#87 Ed Smyth-Part II
December 05, 2018 18:11 - 28 minutes - 51.3 MBThis is a continuation of podcast #39 Meet My Friend Ed Smyth. I was thinking about doing some volunteer work with some seniors and I forgot about this piece I wrote several years ago.
#86 Judaism and Christianity
December 03, 2018 16:30 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBI don't talk a lot about religion or politics on my podcasts, but after reading a certain passage in the book Jewish Literacy by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, I thought I would share a point of view I have on this topic.
#85 A Painful Spiritual Experience
November 30, 2018 01:55 - 11 minutes - 21.6 MBI a few days ago I had a painful but insightful spiritual experience that I want to share. In this podcast I talk about two books I recently read by Bob Goff. I also share about a friend of mine who is a Myofascial Release Therapist (which is a specific type of body work). Below are some links: Love Does, by Bob Goff Everybody Always, by Bob Golf Greg Gits (MFR Therapist)-630.309.3771 *Greg's practice is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
#84 B2B Steps 10, 11, 12
November 29, 2018 01:59 - 29 minutes - 54.1 MBThis is part 4 of 4 of the Back To Basics (B2B) 12 Step Phone Program I run. It takes places every Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30am CST. Just dial into the bridge line number and enter the pin # Bridge Line #: 641.715.0700 Pin #-849398# 1st Tuesday of every month-Steps 1,2,3 2nd Tuesday of every month-Steps 4,5 3rd Tuesday of every month-Steps 6,7,8,9 4th Tuesday of every month-Steps 10, 11, 12
#83 B2B Steps 6, 7, 8, 9
November 29, 2018 01:56 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBThis is part 3 of 4 of the Back To Basics (B2B) 12 Step Phone Program I run. It takes places every Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30am CST. Just dial into the bridge line number and enter the pin # Bridge Line #: 641.715.0700 Pin #-849398# 1st Tuesday of every month-Steps 1,2,3 2nd Tuesday of every month-Steps 4,5 3rd Tuesday of every month-Steps 6,7,8,9 4th Tuesday of every month-Steps 10, 11, 12
#82 B2B Steps 4,5
November 22, 2018 17:52 - 38 minutes - 70.5 MBThis is part 2 of 4 of the Back To Basics (B2B) 12 Step Phone Program I run. It takes places every Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30am CST. Just dial into the bridge line number and enter the pin # Bridge Line #: 641.715.0700 Pin #-849398# 1st Tuesday of every month-Steps 1,2,3 2nd Tuesday of every month-Steps 4,5 3rd Tuesday of every month-Steps 6,7,8,9 4th Tuesday of every month-Steps 10, 11, 12
#81 Back To Basics Steps 1,2,3
November 22, 2018 17:50 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBThis is part 1 of 4 of the Back To Basics (B2B) 12 Step Phone Program I run. It takes places every Tuesday morning from 9:30-10:30am CST. Just dial into the bridge line number and enter the pin # Bridge Line #: 641.715.0700 Pin #-849398# 1st Tuesday of every month-Steps 1,2,3 2nd Tuesday of every month-Steps 4,5 3rd Tuesday of every month-Steps 6,7,8,9 4th Tuesday of every month-Steps 10, 11, 12
#80 The Power Of An AA Meeting
November 22, 2018 17:36 - 13 minutes - 24 MBHappy Thanksgiving! I feel extremely grateful this morning and I hope you enjoy this podcast.
#79 Seeing Yourself In A New Light
November 20, 2018 17:24 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBI have been reading and listening to a lot of books over the last months or so. Here are some that I would highly recommend: Joshua: A Parable for Today by, Joseph F. Girzone The Tattooist of Auschwitz by, Heather Morris BECOMING by, Michelle Obama
#78 What The F*** Am I Doing
November 14, 2018 14:13 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBNo description of this podcast.
#77 Do You Want To Know What I Am Thinking?
November 13, 2018 16:30 - 6 minutes - 12.6 MBI am always interested in what people are really thinking versus what actually comes out of their mouth. Here is a chance to hear some of my thoughts.
#76 Kind & Gentle
November 12, 2018 17:30 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBIf you listen to my podcasts, you are probably getting tired of hearing me say the words kind and gentle. Well, this podcast is about being kind and gentle.
#75 The Book Of Awesome!
November 09, 2018 16:58 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBI am in the middle of listening to this book and you have to get it. It is called, The Book Of Awesome, by Neil Pasricha
#74 The Power Of Community
November 03, 2018 19:10 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MBLast night I went to an Inter-Faith Shabbat Service at Etz Chaim Congregation (the synagogue that I attend) in Lombard, Illinois. It was an emotional and inspiring experience that I will not soon forget. Click on this link: Inter-Faith service held in Lombard to honor synagogue shooting victims
#73 Victims Of The Pittsburgh Shooting
November 02, 2018 23:37 - 9 minutes - 16.9 MBTheir is a little pause after my introduction to this podcast, but don't stop listening. I wanted to share some of my thoughts following the murders of the 11 Jews who were members of The Tree Of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Also, take a look at this article. Pittsburgh Jew begin healing with ancient shiva mourning custom.
#72 The Town Of Spirituality
November 01, 2018 16:17 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBSomebody recently shared with me a town called Spirituality. It is a very unique town with many unique venues for people to have spiritual experiences.
#71 Golf And Life
November 01, 2018 16:08 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBI think their are a lot of similarities between golf and life. What do you think?
#70 Where Have I Been
October 31, 2018 19:34 - 16 minutes - 30.1 MBIf you are a regular listener to my podcasts, you might have noticed I have not posted any new podcasts recently. In this podcast I am going to share about some shame I have been experiencing and also some of my thoughts about the shooting in the synagogue-Tree Of Life in Pittsburgh. I attached a link of my Rabbi being interviewed on ABC News. Click on this link for the interview
#69 Can I Change Another Person?
October 18, 2018 13:33 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MBFor so many years I tried to change other people. I would give my advice and opinions to others no matter if they wanted it or did not want it. In this podcast, I share some of the mistakes I have made, what the cost has been to me, and some new approaches I have found to help.
#68 Playing Golf Lefty-Part II
October 18, 2018 13:28 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MBNot much to say about this podcast. Listen in as I share some other examples in my life that I decided to do a little differently.
#67 Playing Golf Lefty-Part I
October 17, 2018 21:12 - 10 minutes - 19.5 MBHave you ever tried doing something with your opposite hand? I have been playing golf all my life-as a right handed golfer. While meditating, this thought crossed my mind, "I wonder if I could play golf lefty?" Listen in and see what happened. I also wanted to put a plug in for Play It Again Sports that just opened in Oswego, Illinois. If you are wondering why I am putting a plug in for Play It Again Sports-listen to his podcast and it will make sense.
#66 All Over The Place
October 15, 2018 19:07 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MBI could not think of a good title for this podcast, but I talk about a variety of topics and feel like I was all over the place. I talk about several books. One about Tiger Woods, one by Caroline Myss, and one by Dr. Robin Smith. I will put the links to all these books below. I would highly recommend them all. Hope you enjoy! Tiger Woods, By Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian Invisible Acts Of Power, By Caroline Myss Hungry: The Truth About Being Full, By Dr. Robin Smith
#65 You Are A Loser!
October 11, 2018 13:29 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MBThis is a topic I have a lot of passion about. I am curious about what your thoughts are?
#64 My Rabbi Says I Am Ready
October 10, 2018 18:00 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBI have met with my Rabbi many times over the last 7 years. I always have left our meetings optimistic and looking forward to reading a book she recommended, or connecting with a person she thought I should meet, or had some spiritual insight that was exactly what I needed to hear at that moment. However, this past time I met her she recommended a book called Platform, Get Noticed In A Noisy World, by Michael Hyatt. As I started to read the book, I am questioning why she decided to recomme...
#63 I am President Trump!
October 02, 2018 14:08 - 12 minutes - 23.5 MBWelcome. I know for many of you, this is the first time you have listened to any of my podcasts. Of all of my podcast, I really hope this one gets out in the world and possibly goes viral. While I talk a lot about President Trump in this podcast, the podcast is really not about the President, it is about me. I also mention a interaction that President Trump recently had with a female journalist. If you have not seen it yet, check out this link about Trumps remarks to Cecilia Vega
#62 My Self-Worth
October 01, 2018 17:42 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBI have talked about Justin Baldoni several times on these podcasts. I have listened to this his Ted Talk, Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" several times. After watching it this time, it made me think of my own self-worth.
#61 Ten Things Men Can't Say
September 28, 2018 13:14 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBTake a listen. I am curious what you think?
#60 A Million Little Things
September 27, 2018 14:39 - 11 minutes - 20.4 MBLast night I watched a new mini series called A Million Little Things. I highly recommend it. I also share a little on this podcast about a website called Man Enough, which I also would highly recommend.
#59 Ordinary Self-Esteem vs. Spiritual Self-Esteem
September 26, 2018 13:32 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBLooking over my past Podcast, I can't believe I have not done one on one of my favorite audio recordings called Spiritual Madness, by Caroline Myss, Ph,D. Here is the link to Spiritual Madness.